The Truth In Song -- When You Suffer

THE TRUTH IN SONG

 

Psalm 95:1

O come, let us sing for joy to the Lord,

let us shout joyfully to the rock of our salvation.

 

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PASTOR RORY CLARK

Barah Ministries

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Hi there!

 

Welcome to Barah Ministries…a Christian Church based in Mesa, AZ…my name is Pastor Rory Clark.

 

Often, we hear the truth of the Word of God expressed by a Pastor as he teaches it.   Songs also do a great job of communicating the truth of the Word of God.  Here at Barah Ministries, we are blessed to have one of the best songwriters, one of the best singers, and one of the best music producers, all wrapped up in a single package.  Her name is June Murphy…and her songs are amazing at communicating the truth of the Word of God.  So for the next several lesson we are going to hear the truth of the Word of God communicated by June in song.  Today’s song is…

 

TODAY’S SONG

When You Suffer

 

For those of you who are believers in the Lord Jesus Christ, you might find it interesting that you suffer.  And of course “the world” wants you to believe that when you suffer God is punishing you for your sins.  Romans, Chapter 8, Verse 35 gives a list of things that believers in Christ should come…and  to consider a normal part of their lives…

 

Romans 8:35

WHO will separate us from the unconditional love of Christ? (Or WHAT will separate us?)  Will tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword separate us from Christ’s unconditional love?

 

…and we understand that even when we go through these things they do not separate us from God’s unconditional love.

 

MUSIC AND REFLECTION

Enjoy the Singing of The Lord’s Praises

 

WHEN YOU SUFFER

June Murphy

 

Here’s June Murphy to describe the challenge of suffering in a song titled. WHEN YOU SUFFER.

 

WHEN YOU SUFFER

 

If the world comes to hate you

Remember it hated Me first

I came to seek and save the lost

Not to condemn or hurt

 

WHEN YOU SUFFER

 

If you are persecuted

You should not consider it strange

Remember what I’ve done on the Cross

My perspective you can gain

 

WHEN YOU SUFFER

 

When you suffer, suffer for My name

Consider it an honor…do not complain 

Just remember what I’ve done on the Cross

You can pick up your cross, too!

Think on these things when you suffer…when you suffer

 

WHEN YOU SUFFER

 

When you stand in the Truth of God

Enemies you will gain

Learn not take it personally

For at Me they’re taking aim

 

WHEN YOU SUFFER

 

So chalk it up as a part of the price

You pay for being Mine

You can become an overcomer

When your power source is divine

 

WHEN YOU SUFFER

 

When you suffer, suffer for My name

Consider it an honor…do not complain 

Just remember what I’ve done on the Cross

You can pick up your cross, too!

Think on these things when you suffer…when you suffer

 

WHEN YOU SUFFER

 

Remember as a lamb led to slaughter

I did not open My mouth

I was silent before My shearers

Let there be no doubt

 

WHEN YOU SUFFER

 

That I was separated from My Father

For three dark hours on the Cross

Do not forget the privilege

The privilege of counting the cost

 

WHEN YOU SUFFER

 

When you suffer, suffer for My name

Consider it an honor…do not complain 

Just remember what I’ve done on the Cross

You can pick up your cross, too!

Think on these things when you suffer…when you suffer

 

WHEN YOU SUFFER..

 

Oh…whoa…when you suffer, suffer for My name

Consider it an honor…do not complain 

Just remember what I’ve done on the Cross

You can pick up your cross, too!

Think on these things when you suffer…when you suffer

 

WHEN YOU SUFFER

 

Think on these things when you suffer

When you suffer…when you suffer

When you suffer…you suffer…you suffer

You suffer…when you suffer

 

 Psalm 95, Verse 1 says…

 

Psalm 95:1

O come, let us sing for joy to the Lord, let us shout joyfully to the rock of our salvation.

 

June certainly does a great job of capturing the challenge of suffering in this song.  Believers in Christ suffer…God delivers them from them all.

 

We dedicate the closing moments of our lesson today to anyone watching or listening that does not have a relationship with THE God, the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  Remember this…John, Chapter 3, Verse 36 says…

 

John 3:36

He who believes in the Son (the Lord Jesus Christ) has eternal life (the resurrection life, right at that moment); but he who does not obey the command to believe in the Son will not see the resurrection life, but instead the wrath of God the Father (the Lake of Fire) abides on him.”

 

Right now, you can tell God the Father that you believe in His Son, and that’s the

moment of eternal life for you.  It’s the best, and most important decision you can make in your lifetime.  Five simple words get you to heaven…“Father, I believe in Christ.”  For a thief being crucified next to Jesus, it was a nine word request…Luke, Chapter 23, Verses 42 and 43…

 

Luke 23:42-43

And the repentant thief was saying, “Jesus, remember me when You come in Your kingdom!”//And Jesus said to him, “Truly I say to you, today you shall be with Me in Paradise.”

 

Don’t wait!  Make the best decision of your life right now.  You won’t ever regret believing in the Lord Jesus Christ, or suffering for His name.

 

If you like these short lessons, visit our website at barahministries.com.    That’s

B-A-R-A-H-ministries.com.  We have two different one-hour lessons per week to edify your spiritual life.  And you can hear all of June’s music there.

 

Keep on singing.  I’m Pastor Rory Clark.

 

PASTOR RORY CLARK

Barah Ministries

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