SPECIAL NOTE: Today, March 29, marks the 22st anniversary of this SOUND BITES Ministry in memory of our son, Dustin, who had died on this date the previous year. This past year we marked the milestone of sending out SOUND BITES #5000. This past year the Covid-19 pandemic has affected us all in so many varying ways. It has been a tough year, but because Jesus lives, we can have hope, not only for this life, but for our life to come. As we begin Holy Week today’s SOUND BITES quote speaks to the “life-changing message” found “in the Person of Jesus Christ.” -- DW
BLESSED IS HE WHO COMES
“Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” (Matthew 21:9 NKJV)
Praise God! The world of humanity that had been separated from God and unable to approach Him except indirectly through the Jewish sacrifices and ceremonies was now invited to draw near and be reconciled directly to God through [His Son] Who had invaded time and space [to live among us!]…
Real meaning to your life is found in the glorious dawn of God’s story, which breaks into full resolution in the Person of Jesus Christ. What an astounding truth! What a life-changing message!
Because He emptied Himself of all but love, you can be filled.
Because His body was broken, your life can be whole.
Because His blood was shed, your sin can
be forgiven.
Because He submitted to injustice, you
can forgive.
Because He finished His Father’s work,
your life has worth.
Because He was forsaken, you will never
be alone.
Because He was buried, you can be
raised.
Because He lives, you don’t have to be
afraid.
Because He reached down to you, you don’t
have to work your way up to Him.
Because His promises are always true,
you can have hope!
-- Anne Graham Lotz in “God’s Story”
#5064
E-mail Subscriber Barb T. wrote: Praise God for SOUND BITES! You helped sustain and encourage us throughout the pandemic.
ReplyDeleteKeep up the good work!
E-mail Subscriber Judy A. wrote:
ReplyDeleteYour Sound Bites Ministry is a special part of my morning. It has been a source of extra Hope during this difficult year with our church doors closed, not seeing much of even family living close, and not being with friends. Your messages have sustained us and given hope for each day! I am thankful, and have shared your Sound Bites with many.
God’s many Blessings now to you and your loved ones.
An E-Mail Subscriber from New Zealand wrote:
ReplyDeleteJust wanted you to know how much I appreciate your daily Sound Bites from New Zealand, thank you.
Also much blessings sent to you on this anniversary day, your son went to be with our Lord. Know that he'll be waiting to be with you, one day when it's your turn to go to Heaven.
E-Mail Subscriber Pete E. in Ohio wrote:
ReplyDeleteI’m praising God this morning for being blessed by Sound Bites for that last 22 years (I don’t remember when I joined in, but I think it was pretty early on). God bless this ministry, you, and your family!
E-mail Subscriber Tom H. in Wisconsin wrote:
ReplyDeleteThanks for your reminder. It was amazing to read that it has been 22 years since you started Sound Bites. I’m sure that you have touched thousands of lives through the Sound Bites Ministry. So often the Sound Bites message has been just what I needed to hear that day. God Is good.