Coronavirus Lockdown
During this period of self-isolation, you may wonder how you will cope? No fellowship, no meetings, reduced spiritual food whether for comfort, education or exhortation. What can you do? It can be lonely on your own and you may long for the company and encouragement of others.
We have collected a few links which you can access:
Uplook Ministries: http://uplook.tv/
Denver Gospel Hall: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn42Oz2OY9rXJCgYoadEDjA
Seek the Truth: www.seekthetruth.org.uk
Craig Munro: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRJE6BSE_X013k_yYOCacdA
You can also access these videos plus a whole lot of other helps such as Bible Reading Plans and recorded ministry by downloading the Precious Seed App which is available in both the Android and Apple Stores - follow the links below.
If you are a believer, our prayer is that you will stay safe and be built up in your most holy faith at this difficult time. If you are not a believer, please take the situation seriously and realize that God may be speaking to you through these circumstances.
NB. Please note that we (Precious Seed) do not necessarily agree with everything that is said or believed by the speakers but we are happy to bring these links to you as we are sure that you will find some benefit and blessing from them.
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Daily Thought for: 19th April
DAVID’S HEART FOR GOD
Psalm 63
Although this psalm arises out of a particular incident in David’s life,
i.e. the rebellion of Absalom, it gives us an insight into his burning
desire to know God and his search after godliness. He may have been in
the wilderness, separated from Jerusalem, the sanctuary and the Ark of
the Covenant, but he was still able to sing and express the longings of
his soul. It is in ‘the wilderness of this world’ that we discover our
weaknesses and yet prove the grace and power of God.
David’s soul longed for God. ‘. . . my soul thirsteth for thee’, v. 1. He
learnt that the wilderness was a dry (no moisture or sustenance) and thirsty
(weary) place, where there was no water— this was the first lesson the
Israelites learnt when they came out of Egypt, Exod. 15. 22. However, David
was not alone. He did not simply know about God, but he knew Him personally
as the God who gave him strength. ‘O God (Elohim), thou art my God (El-the
Mighty One), v. 1. No wonder he rose early in the morning to seek Him and
he was not disappointed! He saw God’s power and glory, even though he did
not have access to the physical sanctuary in Jerusalem, v. 2. God’s loving-kindness
caused his lips and his life to praise Him, vv. 3-4.
David’s soul was satisfied with God. ‘My soul shall be satisfied as with
marrow and with fatness’, v. 5. David’s heart was full of praise because
he found his satisfaction in God. A heart that is not satisfied will never
rise in praise and worship to God. David was getting little sleep at night,
but he found rest on his bed by meditating on God, v. 6. He was not disturbed
by anxiety or fear. God had helped him in the past. He could trust Him
now and rejoice ‘in the shadow of thy wings’, v. 7.
David’s soul cleaved to God. ‘My soul followeth hard after (cleaves inseparably,
as in marriage, Gen. 2. 24) thee: thy right hand upholdeth me’, v. 8. He was
surrounded by enemies, but his knowledge of, and personal relationship
with, God made him feel secure. Paul reminds us that ‘godliness with contentment
is great gain’, 1 Tim. 6. 6. David’s enemies were on a downward path to ruin,
vv. 9-10, but he was on an upward path. ‘But the king shall rejoice in God’,
v. 11.
Daily Thought for: 19th April
DAVID’S HEART FOR GOD
Psalm 63
Although this psalm arises out of a particular incident in David’s life,
i.e. the rebellion of Absalom, it gives us an insight into his burning
desire to know God and his search after godliness. He may have been in
the wilderness, separated from Jerusalem, the sanctuary and the Ark of
the Covenant, but he was still able to sing and express the longings of
his soul. It is in ‘the wilderness of this world’ that we discover our
weaknesses and yet prove the grace and power of God.
David’s soul longed for God. ‘. . . my soul thirsteth for thee’, v. 1. He
learnt that the wilderness was a dry (no moisture or sustenance) and thirsty
(weary) place, where there was no water— this was the first lesson the
Israelites learnt when they came out of Egypt, Exod. 15. 22. However, David
was not alone. He did not simply know about God, but he knew Him personally
as the God who gave him strength. ‘O God (Elohim), thou art my God (El-the
Mighty One), v. 1. No wonder he rose early in the morning to seek Him and
he was not disappointed! He saw God’s power and glory, even though he did
not have access to the physical sanctuary in Jerusalem, v. 2. God’s loving-kindness
caused his lips and his life to praise Him, vv. 3-4.
David’s soul was satisfied with God. ‘My soul shall be satisfied as with
marrow and with fatness’, v. 5. David’s heart was full of praise because
he found his satisfaction in God. A heart that is not satisfied will never
rise in praise and worship to God. David was getting little sleep at night,
but he found rest on his bed by meditating on God, v. 6. He was not disturbed
by anxiety or fear. God had helped him in the past. He could trust Him
now and rejoice ‘in the shadow of thy wings’, v. 7.
David’s soul cleaved to God. ‘My soul followeth hard after (cleaves inseparably,
as in marriage, Gen. 2. 24) thee: thy right hand upholdeth me’, v. 8. He was
surrounded by enemies, but his knowledge of, and personal relationship
with, God made him feel secure. Paul reminds us that ‘godliness with contentment
is great gain’, 1 Tim. 6. 6. David’s enemies were on a downward path to ruin,
vv. 9-10, but he was on an upward path. ‘But the king shall rejoice in God’,
v. 11.
Daily Thought for: 19th April
DAVID’S HEART FOR GOD
Psalm 63
Although this psalm arises out of a particular incident in David’s life,
i.e. the rebellion of Absalom, it gives us an insight into his burning
desire to know God and his search after godliness. He may have been in
the wilderness, separated from Jerusalem, the sanctuary and the Ark of
the Covenant, but he was still able to sing and express the longings of
his soul. It is in ‘the wilderness of this world’ that we discover our
weaknesses and yet prove the grace and power of God.
David’s soul longed for God. ‘. . . my soul thirsteth for thee’, v. 1. He
learnt that the wilderness was a dry (no moisture or sustenance) and thirsty
(weary) place, where there was no water— this was the first lesson the
Israelites learnt when they came out of Egypt, Exod. 15. 22. However, David
was not alone. He did not simply know about God, but he knew Him personally
as the God who gave him strength. ‘O God (Elohim), thou art my God (El-the
Mighty One), v. 1. No wonder he rose early in the morning to seek Him and
he was not disappointed! He saw God’s power and glory, even though he did
not have access to the physical sanctuary in Jerusalem, v. 2. God’s loving-kindness
caused his lips and his life to praise Him, vv. 3-4.
David’s soul was satisfied with God. ‘My soul shall be satisfied as with
marrow and with fatness’, v. 5. David’s heart was full of praise because
he found his satisfaction in God. A heart that is not satisfied will never
rise in praise and worship to God. David was getting little sleep at night,
but he found rest on his bed by meditating on God, v. 6. He was not disturbed
by anxiety or fear. God had helped him in the past. He could trust Him
now and rejoice ‘in the shadow of thy wings’, v. 7.
David’s soul cleaved to God. ‘My soul followeth hard after (cleaves inseparably,
as in marriage, Gen. 2. 24) thee: thy right hand upholdeth me’, v. 8. He was
surrounded by enemies, but his knowledge of, and personal relationship
with, God made him feel secure. Paul reminds us that ‘godliness with contentment
is great gain’, 1 Tim. 6. 6. David’s enemies were on a downward path to ruin,
vv. 9-10, but he was on an upward path. ‘But the king shall rejoice in God’,
v. 11.
