{"id":1558,"date":"2010-11-19T06:00:54","date_gmt":"2010-11-19T13:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/devonline.us\/dailyevotional\/?p=1558"},"modified":"2020-02-05T12:10:36","modified_gmt":"2020-02-05T20:10:36","slug":"the-very-thought","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyevotional.com\/prior2020\/the-very-thought\/","title":{"rendered":"THE VERY THOUGHT!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Psalm 143:5-6<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

“I remember the days of old; I meditate on all Your works; I muse on the work of Your hands. I spread out my hands to You; My soul longs for You like a thirsty land. Selah”<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Watch<\/a><\/p>\n

When I was away from my wife and family for an entire year’s assignment with the US Air Force, I ached to be reunited. Joyce and I had been friends and sweethearts since the 9th grade and separation was almost intolerable.<\/p>\n

When I would receive a letter from her I would read it and picture her in my mind’s eye as she wrote the words. Just the very thought of her made me eager to be back with her once more.<\/p>\n

Over the years I have come to love the precious Word of God. The more I read it the more I long to be with the Lord. I think of what joy will flood my very being when I meet my Savior face to face. I think that must have been in the mind of Bernard of Clairvaux during the dark ages when he penned the words of today’s hymn.<\/p>\n

“<\/em><\/strong>Jesus the Very Thought of Thee<\/em><\/strong><\/a>“<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Jesus! the very thought of Thee
\nwith sweetness fills my breast:
\nBut sweeter far Thy face to see,
\nand in Thy presence rest.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

No voice can sing, no heart can frame,
\nnor can the mem’ry find
\nA sweeter sound than Jesus name,
\nthe Savior of mankind.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

O hope of every contrite heart,
\nO joy of all the meek,
\nTo those who ask, how kind Thou art!
\nHow good to those who seek!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

But what to those who find?
\nAh! this nor tongue nor pen can show,
\nThe love of Jesus, what it is,
\nnone but His loved ones know.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Jesus, our only joy be Thou,
\nas Thou our prize will be;
\nJesus be Thou our glory now,
\nand through eternity.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

O Jesus, light of all below,
\nthou fount of living fire,
\nSurpassing all the joys we know,
\nand all we can desire.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Jesus, may all confess Thy name,
\nThy wondrous love adore,
\nAnd, seeking Thee, themselves inflame
\nto seek Thee more and more.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Abide with us, and let Thy light shine,
\nLord, on every heart;
\nDispel the darkness of our night;
\nand joy to all impart.<\/strong><\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

To access Jesus The Very Thought of Thee<\/em>, this week’s inspirational video from GloryScapes™ Inspirational Music Videos<\/a>, please go to: http:\/\/www.gloryscapes.com\/jesustheverythoughtofthee<\/a> in your browser or click on the image below.<\/p>\n

\"Watch<\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/p>\n

Blessings dear hearts. Draw near to God today, trust Him completely and be a blessing!<\/p>\n

– – – Pastor Cecil<\/p>\n

360-570-0074
\nPastorCecil@Daily-E-Votional.com<\/a><\/p>\n

P.S. – You can find previous E-Votionals covering a variety of Scriptures and topics to help you in your walk with the Lord at www.Daily-E-Votional.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"100<\/a>P.P.S. – I have completed my first book, 100 of Pastor Cecil’s Select Illustrations<\/a>.<\/em> The cost is $12.95 plus shipping. You can now order it online by going to https:\/\/dailyevotional.com\/prior2020\/book-by-pastor-cecil<\/a> . . . You may want to consider this book as a thoughtful gift idea for those who do not have Internet access or as helpful sermon illustrations for your Pastor.<\/p>\n

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