The Truth In Song -- When You SufferTHE 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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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.
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