"Our Gospel In Song" collection 

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Song # 2288 from Our Gospel In Song Collection by Col Johnston. In the Book of Jeremiah we read in chapter 32 that God is going to hand the city of Jerusalem over to King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon because of their evil ways. 
“I am the Lord, the God of all mankind. Is anything too hard for me? (Jeremiah 32:27). “I am about to hand this city over to the Babylonians and to Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, who will capture it” (Jeremiah 32:28). “The Babylonians who are attacking this city will come in and set it on fire; they will burn it down, along with the houses where the people provoked me to anger by burning incense on the roofs to Baal and by pouring out drink offerings to other gods” (Jeremiah 32:29). “The people of Israel and Judah have done nothing but evil in my sight from their youth; indeed, the people of Israel have done nothing but provoke me with what their hands have made” declares the Lord (Jeremiah 32:30). “From the day it was built until now, this city has so aroused my anger and wrath that I must remove it from my sight” (Jeremiah 32:31). “The people of Israel and Judah have provoked me by all the evil they have done - they, their kings and officials, their priests and prophets, the men of Judah and the people of Jerusalem” (Jeremiah 32:32). 
Thought for today: let God’s word fill your mind, rule your heart, and lead your way. 
Thought for tomorrow: know God - know heaven. No God - no heaven. Where will you spend your eternity?

Song # 2288 from Our Gospel In Song Collection by Col Johnston. In the Book of Jeremiah we read in chapter 32 that God is going to hand the city of Jerusalem over to King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon because of their evil ways.
“I am the Lord, the God of all mankind. Is anything too hard for me? (Jeremiah 32:27). “I am about to hand this city over to the Babylonians and to Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, who will capture it” (Jeremiah 32:28). “The Babylonians who are attacking this city will come in and set it on fire; they will burn it down, along with the houses where the people provoked me to anger by burning incense on the roofs to Baal and by pouring out drink offerings to other gods” (Jeremiah 32:29). “The people of Israel and Judah have done nothing but evil in my sight from their youth; indeed, the people of Israel have done nothing but provoke me with what their hands have made” declares the Lord (Jeremiah 32:30). “From the day it was built until now, this city has so aroused my 

#2288- Their Evil Ways - (Jeremiah 32:27-32)

Song # 2289 from Our Gospel In Song Collection by Col Johnston. God has promised to restore the sounds of joy and gladness of Israel in the towns of Judah and the streets of Jerusalem. 
“I will bring back health and healing to my people and let them enjoy abundant peace and security” (Jeremiah 33:6). “I will bring Judah and Israel back from captivity and will rebuild them as they were before” (Jeremiah 33:7). “I will cleanse them from all the sin they have committed against me and will forgive all their sins of rebellion against me” (Jeremiah 33:8). “Then this city will bring me renown, joy, praise and honour before all nations on earth that hear of all the good things I do for it; and they will be in awe and will tremble at the abundant prosperity and peace I provide for it” (Jeremiah 33:9). This is what the Lord says: “You say about this place ‘It is a desolate waste, without men or animals.’ Yet in the towns of Judah and the streets of Jerusalem that are deserted, inhabited by neither men nor animals, there will be heard once more” (Jeremiah 33:10), “the sounds of joy and gladness with voices saying ‘Give thanks to the Lord Almighty, for the Lord is good: His love endures for ever.’ For I will restore the fortunes of the land as they were before” says the Lord (Jeremiah 33:11). 
Thought for today: we may not have all we want, but with God, we have all we need. 
Thought for the future: there’s only one way to heaven, but that’s all we need. Where will you spend your eternity?

Song # 2289 from Our Gospel In Song Collection by Col Johnston. God has promised to restore the sounds of joy and gladness of Israel in the towns of Judah and the streets of Jerusalem.
“I will bring back health and healing to my people and let them enjoy abundant peace and security” (Jeremiah 33:6). “I will bring Judah and Israel back from captivity and will rebuild them as they were before” (Jeremiah 33:7). “I will cleanse them from all the sin they have committed against me and will forgive all their sins of rebellion against me” (Jeremiah 33:8). “Then this city will bring me renown, joy, praise and honour before all nations on earth that hear of all the good things I do for it; and they will be in awe and will tremble at the abundant prosperity and peace I provide for it” (Jeremiah 33:9). This is what the Lord says: “You say about this place ‘It is a desolate waste, without men or animals.’ Yet in the towns of Judah and the streets of Jerusalem that are deserted, inhabited by neithe

#2289- Promise Of Restoration - (Jeremiah 33:6-11)

Song # 2287 from Our Gospel In Song Collection by Col Johnston. The Lord warns those who scatter his flock that the day is coming when the descendants of Israel will live in their own land. 
“Woe to the shepherds who are destroying and scattering the sheep of my pasture!” declares the Lord (Jeremiah 23:1). Therefore this is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says to the shepherds who tend my people: “Because you have scattered my flock and driven them away and have not bestowed care on them, I will bestow punishment on you for the evil you have done” declares the Lord (Jeremiah 23:2). “I myself will gather the remnant of my flock out of all the countries where I have driven them and will bring them back to their pasture, where they will be fruitful and increase in number” (Jeremiah 23:3). “I will place shepherds over them who will tend to them, and they will no longer be afraid or terrified, nor will any be missing” declares the Lord (Jeremiah 23:4). “The days are coming when I will raise up to David a righteous Branch, a King who will reign wisely and do what is just and right in the land” (Jeremiah 23:5). “In His days Judah will be saved and Israel will live in safety. This is the name by which He will be called: The Lord Our Righteousness” (Jeremiah 23:6). “The days are coming” declares the Lord (Jeremiah 23:7), “when the descendants of Israel will live in their own land” (Jeremiah 23:8). 
Thought for today: trust in God today and prepare for your tomorrow. 
Thought for the future: when God forgives He restores the soul. Where will you spend your eternity?

Song # 2287 from Our Gospel In Song Collection by Col Johnston. The Lord warns those who scatter his flock that the day is coming when the descendants of Israel will live in their own land.
“Woe to the shepherds who are destroying and scattering the sheep of my pasture!” declares the Lord (Jeremiah 23:1). Therefore this is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says to the shepherds who tend my people: “Because you have scattered my flock and driven them away and have not bestowed care on them, I will bestow punishment on you for the evil you have done” declares the Lord (Jeremiah 23:2). “I myself will gather the remnant of my flock out of all the countries where I have driven them and will bring them back to their pasture, where they will be fruitful and increase in number” (Jeremiah 23:3). “I will place shepherds over them who will tend to them, and they will no longer be afraid or terrified, nor will any be missing” declares the Lord (Jeremiah 23:4). “The days are coming when I will rais

#2287- A Righteous Branch - (Jeremiah 23:1-8)

Song # 2272 from Our Gospel In Song Collection by Col Johnston. In Isaiah chapter 34 we read that the Lord will have a day of vengeance against the people of Edom which was located south of Judah and the Dead Sea. 
For the Lord has a day of vengeance, a year of retribution, to uphold Zion’s cause (Isaiah 34:8). Edom’s streams will be turned into pitch, her dust into burning sulphur; her land will become blazing pitch (Isaiah 34:9). It will not be quenched night and day; its smoke will rise for ever. From generation to generation it will lie desolate; no-one will ever pass through it again (Isaiah 34:10). The desert owl and screech owl will possess it; the great owl and the raven will nest there. God will stretch out over Edom the measuring line of chaos and the plumb-line of desolation (Isaiah 34:11). Her nobles will have nothing there to be called a kingdom, all her princes will vanish away (Isaiah 34:12). Thorns will overrun her citadels, nettles and brambles her strongholds. She will become a haunt for jackals, a home for owls (Isaiah 34:13). Desert creatures and night creatures will find for themselves places of rest (Isaiah 34:14). The owl will nest there and lay eggs, she will hatch them, and care for her young under the shadow of her wings; there also the falcons will gather, each with its mate (Isaiah 34:15). None of these will be missing, not one will lack a mate. For the Lord has given the order, and His Spirit will gather them together (Isaiah 34:16). They will possess it for ever and dwell there form generation to generation (Isaiah 34:17). 
Thought for today: when God forgives, He restores the soul. 
Thought for the future: we can’t see God’s hand, but we can trust His heart. Where will you spend your eternity?

Song # 2272 from Our Gospel In Song Collection by Col Johnston. In Isaiah chapter 34 we read that the Lord will have a day of vengeance against the people of Edom which was located south of Judah and the Dead Sea.
For the Lord has a day of vengeance, a year of retribution, to uphold Zion’s cause (Isaiah 34:8). Edom’s streams will be turned into pitch, her dust into burning sulphur; her land will become blazing pitch (Isaiah 34:9). It will not be quenched night and day; its smoke will rise for ever. From generation to generation it will lie desolate; no-one will ever pass through it again (Isaiah 34:10). The desert owl and screech owl will possess it; the great owl and the raven will nest there. God will stretch out over Edom the measuring line of chaos and the plumb-line of desolation (Isaiah 34:11). Her nobles will have nothing there to be called a kingdom, all her princes will vanish away (Isaiah 34:12). Thorns will overrun her citadels, nettles and brambles her strongholds. She will

#2272- Day Of Vengeance - (Isaiah 34:8-17)

Song # 2270 from Our Gospel In Song Collection by Col Johnston. We read in Isaiah chapter 22 about the fate of Jerusalem because the people have turned away from God. 
The Lord Almighty has a day of tumult and trampling and terror in the Valley of Vision, a day of battering down walls and of crying out to the mountains (Isaiah 22:5). Elam takes up the quiver, with her charioteers and horses (Isaiah 22:6). Your choicest valleys are full of chariots, and horsemen are posted at the city gates (Isaiah 22:7). The defences of Judah are stripped away (Isaiah 22:8). You saw that the City of David had many breaches in its defences; you stored up water in the Lower Pool (Isaiah 22:9). You counted the buildings in Jerusalem and tore down houses to strengthen the wall (Isaiah 22:10). You built a reservoir between the two walls for the water of the Old Pool, but you did not look to the One who made it, or have regard for the One who planned it long ago (Isaiah 22:11). The Lord Almighty called you on that day to weep and to wail, to tear out your hair and put on sackcloth (Isaiah 22:12). But see, there is joy and revelry, slaughtering of cattle and killing of sheep, eating of meat and drinking of wine. “Let us eat and drink” you say “for tomorrow we die” (Isaiah 22:13). 
Thought for the day: God’s certainty will see us through life’s uncertainties. 
Thought for the future: now is the time to invest in heaven. Where will you spend your eternity?

Song # 2270 from Our Gospel In Song Collection by Col Johnston. We read in Isaiah chapter 22 about the fate of Jerusalem because the people have turned away from God.
The Lord Almighty has a day of tumult and trampling and terror in the Valley of Vision, a day of battering down walls and of crying out to the mountains (Isaiah 22:5). Elam takes up the quiver, with her charioteers and horses (Isaiah 22:6). Your choicest valleys are full of chariots, and horsemen are posted at the city gates (Isaiah 22:7). The defences of Judah are stripped away (Isaiah 22:8). You saw that the City of David had many breaches in its defences; you stored up water in the Lower Pool (Isaiah 22:9). You counted the buildings in Jerusalem and tore down houses to strengthen the wall (Isaiah 22:10). You built a reservoir between the two walls for the water of the Old Pool, but you did not look to the One who made it, or have regard for the One who planned it long ago (Isaiah 22:11). The Lord Almighty called you on

#2270- Prophecy About Jerusalem - (Isaiah 22:5-13)

Song # 2094 from Our Gospel In Song Collection by Col Johnston. We read in 2 Kings in chapter 20 that king Hezekiah was very ill to the point of death. 
King Hezekiah became ill and was at the point of death. The prophet Isaiah went to him and said “This is what the Lord says: “Put you house in order, because you are going to die; you will not recover” (2 Kings 20:1). Hezekiah turned his face to the wall and prayed to the Lord (2 Kings 20:2). “Remember, oh Lord, how I have walked before you faithfully and with wholehearted devotion and have done what is good in your eyes.” And Hezekiah wept bitterly (2 Kings 20:3). Before Isaiah had left the middle court, the word of the Lord came to him (2 Kings 20:4). “Go back and tell Hezekiah, the leader of my people, ‘This is what the Lord, the God of your father David, says: I have heard your prayer and seen your tears; I will heal you. On the third day from now you will go up to the temple of the Lord’ (2 Kings 20:5). ‘I will add fifteen years to your life. And I will deliver you and this city from the hand of the king of Assyria. I will defend this city for my sake and for the sake of my servant David’” (2 Kings 20:6). Then Isaiah said, “Prepare a poultice of figs.” They did so and applied it to the boil, and the king recovered (2 Kings 20:7). 
Thought for today: thank God for what you have, trust God for what you need. 
Thought for the future: no-one is more secure than those in God’s hands. Where will you spend your eternity?

Song # 2094 from Our Gospel In Song Collection by Col Johnston. We read in 2 Kings in chapter 20 that king Hezekiah was very ill to the point of death.
King Hezekiah became ill and was at the point of death. The prophet Isaiah went to him and said “This is what the Lord says: “Put you house in order, because you are going to die; you will not recover” (2 Kings 20:1). Hezekiah turned his face to the wall and prayed to the Lord (2 Kings 20:2). “Remember, oh Lord, how I have walked before you faithfully and with wholehearted devotion and have done what is good in your eyes.” And Hezekiah wept bitterly (2 Kings 20:3). Before Isaiah had left the middle court, the word of the Lord came to him (2 Kings 20:4). “Go back and tell Hezekiah, the leader of my people, ‘This is what the Lord, the God of your father David, says: I have heard your prayer and seen your tears; I will heal you. On the third day from now you will go up to the temple of the Lord’ (2 Kings 20:5). ‘I will add fifteen years to

#2094- Hezekiah's Illness - (2 Kings 20:1-7)

Song # 2086 from Our Gospel In Song Collection by Col Johnston. We read in Ezekiel chapter 18 that the soul who sins will die, and that the son is not responsible for the sins of his father. Likewise, the father is not responsible for the sins of his son. 
Suppose a man has a violent son, who sheds blood or does any of these things (Ezekiel 18:10), (though the father has done none of them): The son eats at the mountain shrines. He defiles his neighbor’s wife (Ezekiel 18:11). He oppresses the poor and needy. He commits robbery. He does not return what he took in pledge. He looks to the idols. He does detestable things (Ezekiel 18:12). He lends at usury and takes excessive interest. Will such a man live? He will not! Because he has done all these detestable things, he will surely be put to death and his blood will be on his own head (Ezekiel 18:13). But suppose this son has a son who sees all the sins his father commits, and though he sees them, he does not do such things (Ezekiel 18:14). He withholds his hand from sin and takes no usury or excessive interest. He keeps my laws and follows my decrees. He will not die for his father’s sin; he will surely live (Ezekiel 18:17). But his father will die for his own sin, because he practiced extortion, robbed his brother and did what was wrong among his people (Ezekiel 18:18). 
Thought for today: live in peace and harmony with others. 
Thought for the future: a new heart in God is a new start in life. Where will you spend your eternity?

Song # 2086 from Our Gospel In Song Collection by Col Johnston. We read in Ezekiel chapter 18 that the soul who sins will die, ...

#2086- His Father's Sins - (from Ezekiel 18)

Song # 2222 from Our Gospel In Song Collection by Col Johnston. The Book of Lamentations is a collection of five poems lamenting the destruction of Jerusalem in 586 BC, and its aftermath of ruin and exile. The song “The Lord Is Good” comes from Lamentations chapter 3. 
The Lord is good to those whose hope is in Him (Lamentations 3:25), it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord (Lamentations 3:26), it is good for a man to bear the yoke while he is young (Lamentations 3:27). Let him sit alone in silence, for the Lord has laid it on him (Lamentations 3:28). Let him bury his face in the dust - there may yet be hope (Lamentations 3:29). Let him offer his cheek to the one who would strike him, and let him be filled with disgrace (Lamentations 3:30). For men are not cast off by the Lord for ever (Lamentations 3:31). Though He brings grief, He will show compassion (Lamentations 3:32). 
Thought for today: eyes of faith see God’s work. 
Thought for the future: there’s only one way to heaven, but that’s all we need. Where will you spend your eternity?

Song # 2222 from Our Gospel In Song Collection by Col Johnston. The Book of Lamentations is a collection of five poems lamenting the destruction of Jerusalem in 586 BC, and its aftermath of ruin and exile. The song “The Lord Is Good” comes from Lamentations chapter 3.
The Lord is good to those whose hope is in Him (Lamentations 3:25), it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord (Lamentations 3:26), it is good for a man to bear the yoke while he is young (Lamentations 3:27). Let him sit alone in silence, for the Lord has laid it on him (Lamentations 3:28). Let him bury his face in the dust - there may yet be hope (Lamentations 3:29). Let him offer his cheek to the one who would strike him, and let him be filled with disgrace (Lamentations 3:30). For men are not cast off by the Lord for ever (Lamentations 3:31). Though He brings grief, He will show compassion (Lamentations 3:32). 
Thought for today: eyes of faith see God’s work.
Thought for the future: there’s only one way t

#2222- The Lord Is Good - (Lamentations 3:25-32)

Song # 2221 from Our Gospel In Song Collection by Col Johnston. The Book of Lamentations is a collection of five poems lamenting the destruction of Jerusalem in 586 BC, and its aftermath of ruin and exile. The song “Without Pity” comes from Lamentations chapter 2. 
The Lord has done what He planned; He has fulfilled His word, which He decreed long ago. He has overthrown you without pity, He has let the enemy gloat over you He has exalted the strength of your foes (Lamentations 2:17). The hearts of the people cry out to the Lord. Oh Zion, let your tears flow like a river day and night; give yourself no relief, your eyes no rest (Lamentations 2:18). Arise, cry out in the night, as the watches of the night begin; pour out your heart like water in the presence of the Lord. Lift up your hands to Him for the lives of your children, who faint from hunger at the head of every street (Lamentations 2:19). Look, oh Lord, and consider: Whom have you ever treated like this? (Lamentations 2:20). Young and old lie together in the dust of the streets; my young men and maidens have fallen by the sword. You have slain them in the day of your anger; you have slaughtered them without pity (Lamentations 2:21). 
Thought for today: eyes of faith see God’s work. 
Thought for the future: face your sins, repent and put them behind you. Where will you spend your eternity?

Song # 2221 from Our Gospel In Song Collection by Col Johnston. The Book of Lamentations is a collection of five poems lamenting the destruction of Jerusalem in 586 BC, and its aftermath of ruin and exile. The song “Without Pity” comes from Lamentations chapter 2.
The Lord has done what He planned; He has fulfilled His word, which He decreed long ago. He has overthrown you without pity, He has let the enemy gloat over you He has exalted the strength of your foes (Lamentations 2:17). The hearts of the people cry out to the Lord. Oh Zion, let your tears flow like a river day and night; give yourself no relief, your eyes no rest (Lamentations 2:18). Arise, cry out in the night, as the watches of the night begin; pour out your heart like water in the presence of the Lord. Lift up your hands to Him for the lives of your children, who faint from hunger at the head of every street (Lamentations 2:19). Look, oh Lord, and consider: Whom have you ever treated like this? (Lamentations 2:20). Youn

#2221- Without Pity - (Lamentations 2:17-21)

Song # 2073 from Our Gospel In Song Collection by Col Johnston. We read in Jeremiah chapter 51 that God is preparing the nations to attack Babylon for her sins against the Lord. 
Lift up a banner in the land! Blow the trumpet among the nations! Prepare the nations for battle against Babylon; summon against her these kingdoms: Ararat, Minni and Ashkenaz. Appoint a commander against her; send up horses like a swarm of locusts (Jeremiah 51:27). Prepare the nations for battle against Babylon- the kings of the Medes, her governors and all their officials, and all the countries they rule (Jeremiah 51:28). The land trembles and writhes, for the Lord’s purposes against Babylon stand- to lay waste the land of Babylon so that no-one will live there (Jeremiah 51:29). Babylon’s warriors have stopped fighting; they remain in their strongholds. Their strength is exhausted; they have become like women. Her dwellings are set on fire; the bars of her gates are broken (Jeremiah 51:30). One courier follows another and messenger follows messenger to announce to the king of Babylon that his entire city is captured (Jeremiah 51:31), the river crossings seized, the marshes set on fire and the soldiers terrified (Jeremiah 51:32). 
Thought for today: trust in God today and prepare for you tomorrow. 
Thought for the future: enjoy the abundance of God’s gifts, but never forget the Giver. Where will you spend your eternity?

Song # 2073 from Our Gospel In Song Collection by Col Johnston. We read in Jeremiah chapter 51 that God is preparing the nations to attack Babylon for her sins against the Lord.
Lift up a banner in the land! Blow the trumpet among the nations! Prepare the nations for battle against Babylon; summon against her these kingdoms: Ararat, Minni and Ashkenaz. Appoint a commander against her; send up horses like a swarm of locusts (Jeremiah 51:27). Prepare the nations for battle against Babylon- the kings of the Medes, her governors and all their officials, and all the countries they rule (Jeremiah 51:28). The land trembles and writhes, for the Lord’s purposes against Babylon stand- to lay waste the land of Babylon so that no-one will live there (Jeremiah 51:29). Babylon’s warriors have stopped fighting; they remain in their strongholds. Their strength is exhausted; they have become like women. Her dwellings are set on fire; the bars of her gates are broken (Jeremiah 51:30). One courier follow

#2073- Prepare The Nations - (Jeremiah 51:27-32)

Song # 2217 from Our Gospel In Song Collection by Col Johnston. In the Book of Judges we read about a man called Micah, who lived around the time of Samson, and not to be confused with the prophet ‘Micah’ who was a contemporary of Isaiah later in the Old Testament. 
Micah had a shrine, and he made an ephod and some idols and installed one of his sons as his priest (Judges 17:5). In those days Israel had no king; everyone did as he saw fit (Judges 17:6). A young Levite from Bethlehem in Judah, who had been living within the clan of Judah (Judges 17:7), left that town in search of some other place to stay. On his way he came to Micah’s house in the hill country of Ephraim (Judges 17:8). Micah asked him “Where are you from?” The man answered “I’m a Levite from Bethlehem in Judah, and I’m looking for a place to stay” (Judges 17:9). Then Micah said to him “Live with me and be my father and priest, and I’ll give you ten shekels of silver a year, your clothes and your food” (Judges 17:10). So the Levite agreed to live with him, and the young man was to him like one of his sons (Judges 17:11). Then Micah installed the Levite, and the young man became his priest and lived in his house (Judges 17:12). And Micah said “Now I know that the Lord will be good to me, since this Levite has become my priest” (Judges 17:13). 
Thought for today: we can please our God through praising Him. 
Thought for the future: thank God for what you have, and trust God for what you need. Where will you spend your eternity?

Song # 2217 from Our Gospel In Song Collection by Col Johnston. In the Book of Judges we read about a man called Micah, who lived around the time of Samson, and not to be confused with the prophet ‘Micah’ who was a contemporary of Isaiah later in the Old Testament.
Micah had a shrine, and he made an ephod and some idols and installed one of his sons as his priest (Judges 17:5). In those days Israel had no king; everyone did as he saw fit (Judges 17:6). A young Levite from Bethlehem in Judah, who had been living within the clan of Judah (Judges 17:7), left that town in search of some other place to stay. On his way he came to Micah’s house in the hill country of Ephraim (Judges 17:8). Micah asked him “Where are you from?” The man answered “I’m a Levite from Bethlehem in Judah, and I’m looking for a place to stay” (Judges 17:9). Then Micah said to him “Live with me and be my father and priest, and I’ll give you ten shekels of silver a year, your clothes and your food” (Judges 17:10). So 

#2217- Micah And The Priest - (Judges 17:5-13)

Song # 2062 from Our Gospel In Song Collection by Col Johnston. The Book of Lamentations is a collection of five poems lamenting the destruction of Jerusalem in 586 BC, and its aftermath of ruin and exile. 
Zion stretches out her hands, but there is no-one to comfort her. The Lord has decreed for Jacob that his neighbors become his foes; Jerusalem has become an unclean thing among them (Lamentations 1:17). The Lord is righteous, yet I rebelled against His command. Listen, all you peoples; look upon my suffering. My young men and maidens have gone into exile (Lamentations 1:18). I called to my allies but they betrayed me. My priests and my elders perished in the city while they searched for food to keep themselves alive (Lamentations 1:19). See, oh Lord, how distressed I am! I am in torment within, and in my heart I am disturbed, for I have been most rebellious. Outside, the sword bereaves; inside, there is only death (Lamentations 1:20). People have heard my groaning, but there is no-one to comfort me. All my enemies have heard of my distress; they rejoice at what you have done. May you bring the day you have announced so that they may become like me (Lamentations 1:21) Let their wickedness come before you; deal with them as you have dealt with me because of all my sins. My groans are many and my heart is faint (Lamentations 1:22). 
Thought for today: the world may not love God, but God loves the world. 
Thought for the future: now is the time to invest in heaven. Where will you spend your eternity?

Song # 2062 from Our Gospel In Song Collection by Col Johnston. The Book of Lamentations is a collection of five poems lamenting the destruction of Jerusalem in 586 BC, and its aftermath of ruin and exile. 
Zion stretches out her hands, but there is no-one to comfort her. The Lord has decreed for Jacob that his neighbors become his foes; Jerusalem has become an unclean thing among them (Lamentations 1:17). The Lord is righteous, yet I rebelled against His command. Listen, all you peoples; look upon my suffering. My young men and maidens have gone into exile (Lamentations 1:18). I called to my allies but they betrayed me. My priests and my elders perished in the city while they searched for food to keep themselves alive (Lamentations 1:19). See, oh Lord, how distressed I am! I am in torment within, and in my heart I am disturbed, for I have been most rebellious. Outside, the sword bereaves; inside, there is only death (Lamentations 1:20). People have heard my groaning, but there is no-o

#2062- Listen All You People - (Lamentations 1:17-22)

Song # 2099 from Our Gospel In Song Collection by Col Johnston. We read in Acts chapter 2 that Peter tells the crowd what David said about Jesus. 
Peter stood up, raised his voice and addressed the crowd (Acts 2:14). “God raised Jesus from the dead, freeing Him from the agony of death, because it was impossible for death to keep its hold on Him” (Acts 2:24). “David said about Jesus: ‘I saw the Lord always before me. Because He was at my right hand, I will not be shaken’ (Acts 2:25). ‘Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will live in hope’ (Acts 2:26), ‘because you will not abandon me to the grave, nor will you let your Holy One see decay’ (Acts 2:27). ‘You have made known to me the paths of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence’” (Acts 2:28). Peter continues: “Brothers, I can tell you confidently that the patriarch David died and was buried, and his tomb is here to this day” (Acts 2:29). “But he was a prophet and knew that God had promised him that He would place one of his descendants on his throne” (Acts 2:30). 
Thought for today: trust in God today and prepare for your tomorrow. 
Thought for the future: no-one is more secure than those in God’s hands. Where will you spend your eternity?

Song # 2099 from Our Gospel In Song Collection by Col Johnston. We read in Acts chapter 2 that Peter tells the crowd what David said about Jesus.
Peter stood up, raised his voice and addressed the crowd (Acts 2:14). “God raised Jesus from the dead, freeing Him from the agony of death, because it was impossible for death to keep its hold on Him” (Acts 2:24). “David said about Jesus: ‘I saw the Lord always before me. Because He was at my right hand, I will not be shaken’ (Acts 2:25). ‘Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will live in hope’ (Acts 2:26), ‘because you will not abandon me to the grave, nor will you let your Holy One see decay’ (Acts 2:27). ‘You have made known to me the paths of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence’” (Acts 2:28). Peter continues: “Brothers, I can tell you confidently that the patriarch David died and was buried, and his tomb is here to this day” (Acts 2:29). “But he was a prophet and knew that God had promised him that 

#2099- Peter Told The Crowd - (Acts 2:14 & 24-30)

Song # 2216 from Our Gospel In Song Collection by Col Johnston. We read in the Book of Mark in chapter 8 that Jesus tells His disciples that He must go to Jerusalem, where He will be rejected by the elders, chief priests and teachers of the law. There He will be put to death but He will rise again on the third day, to return in time, to His Father’s glory in heaven. 
Jesus began to teach the disciples that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, chief priests and teachers of the law, and that He must be killed and after three days rise again (Mark 8:31). Jesus spoke plainly to them about this, and Peter took Him aside and began to rebuke Him (Mark 8:32). But when Jesus turned and looked at His disciples, He rebuked Peter “Get behind me, Satan!” Jesus said. “You do not have in mind the things of God, but the things of men” (Mark 8:33). Then Jesus called the crowd to Him along with His disciples and said “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me” (Mark 8:34). “For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me and for the Gospel will save it” (Mark 8:35). 
Thought for today: there’s only one way to heaven, but that’s all we need. 
Thought for the future: now is the time to invest in heaven. Where will you spend your eternity?

Song # 2216 from Our Gospel In Song Collection by Col Johnston. We read in the Book of Mark in chapter 8 that Jesus tells His disciples that He must go to Jerusalem, where He will be rejected by the elders, chief priests and teachers of the law. There He will be put to death but He will rise again on the third day, to return in time, to His Father’s glory in heaven.
Jesus began to teach the disciples that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, chief priests and teachers of the law, and that He must be killed and after three days rise again (Mark 8:31). Jesus spoke plainly to them about this, and Peter took Him aside and began to rebuke Him (Mark 8:32). But when Jesus turned and looked at His disciples, He rebuked Peter “Get behind me, Satan!” Jesus said. “You do not have in mind the things of God, but the things of men” (Mark 8:33). Then Jesus called the crowd to Him along with His disciples and said “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself an

#2216- Jesus Predicts His Death - (Mark 8:31-35)

Song # 2215 from Our Gospel In Song Collection by Col Johnston. In Jeremiah chapter 33 we read that the Lord will restore the fortunes of the land. 
Give thanks to the Lord Almighty, for the Lord is good; His love endures for ever. “For I will restore the fortunes of the land as they were before” says the Lord (Jeremiah 33:11). This is what the Lord Almighty says “In this place, desolate and without men or animals - in all its towns there will again be pastures for shepherds to rest their flocks” (Jeremiah 33:12). “In the towns of the hill country, of the western foothills and of the Negev, in the territory of Benjamin, in the villages around Jerusalem and in the towns of Judah, flocks will again pass under the hand of the One who counts them” says the Lord (Jeremiah 33:13). “The days are coming” declares the Lord “when I will fulfil the gracious promise I made to the house of Israel and to the house of Judah” (Jeremiah 33:14). “And in those days and at that time” (Jeremiah 33:15), “Judah will be saved and Jerusalem will live in safety” says the Lord Almighty (Jeremiah 33:16). 
Thought for today: we can please our God through praising Him. 
Thought for the future: final justice is in the hands of a just God. Where will you spend your eternity?

Song # 2215 from Our Gospel In Song Collection by Col Johnston. In Jeremiah chapter 33 we read that the Lord will restore the fortunes of the land.
Give thanks to the Lord Almighty, for the Lord is good; His love endures for ever. “For I will restore the fortunes of the land as they were before” says the Lord (Jeremiah 33:11). This is what the Lord Almighty says “In this place, desolate and without men or animals - in all its towns there will again be pastures for shepherds to rest their flocks” (Jeremiah 33:12). “In the towns of the hill country, of the western foothills and of the Negev, in the territory of Benjamin, in the villages around Jerusalem and in the towns of Judah, flocks will again pass under the hand of the One who counts them” says the Lord  (Jeremiah 33:13). “The days are coming” declares the Lord “when I will fulfil the gracious promise I made to the house of Israel and to the house of Judah” (Jeremiah 33:14). “And in those days and at that time” (Jeremiah 33:15), “Ju

#2215- The Shepherd's Flocks - (Jeremiah 33:11-16)

Song # 2205 from Our Gospel In Song Collection by Col Johnston. In the Book of Habakkuk we read that he is concerned with the Babylonians being in power, and the Lord answers him. 
“Look at the nations and watch - and be utterly amazed. For I am going to do something in your days that you would not believe, even if you were told” (Habakkuk 1:5). “I am raising up the Babylonians, that ruthless and impetuous people, who sweep across the whole earth to seize dwelling-places not their own” (Habakkuk 1:6). “They are a feared and dreaded people; they are a law to themselves and promote their own honour” (Habakkuk 1:7). Their horses are swifter than leopards, fiercer than wolves at dusk. Their cavalry gallops headlong, their horsemen come from afar. They fly like a vulture swooping to devour” (Habakkuk 1:8), “they all come bent on violence. Their hordes advance like a desert wind and gather prisoners like sand” (Habakkuk 1:9). “They deride kings and scoff at rulers. They laugh at all fortified cities; they build earthen ramps and capture them” (Habakkuk 1:10). “Then they sweep past and like the wind and go on - guilty men, whose own strength is their god” (Habakkuk 1:11). 
Thought for today: no-one is more secure than those in God’s hands. 
Thought for the future: now is the time to invest in heaven. Where will you spend your eternity?

Song # 2205 from Our Gospel In Song Collection by Col Johnston. In the Book of Habakkuk we read that he is concerned with the Babylonians being in power, and the Lord answers him.
“Look at the nations and watch - and be utterly amazed. For I am going to do something in your days that you would not believe, even if you were told” (Habakkuk 1:5). “I am raising up the Babylonians, that ruthless and impetuous people, who sweep across the whole earth to seize dwelling-places not their own” (Habakkuk 1:6). “They are a feared and dreaded people; they are a law to themselves and promote their own honour” (Habakkuk 1:7). Their horses are swifter than leopards, fiercer than wolves at dusk. Their cavalry gallops headlong, their horsemen come from afar. They fly like a vulture swooping to devour” (Habakkuk 1:8), “they all come bent on violence. Their hordes advance like a desert wind and gather prisoners like sand” (Habakkuk 1:9). “They deride kings and scoff at rulers. They laugh at all fortified

#2205- Their Own Honour - (Habakkuk 1:5-11)

Song # 2202 from Our Gospel In Song Collection by Col Johnston. We read in Malachi chapter 2 that the Lord is not honoured by the priests, except for Levi, so He will despise and humiliate them. 
“If you do not listen, and if you do not set your heart to honour my name” says the Lord Almighty “I will send a curse upon you, and I will curse your blessings, because you have not set your heart to honour me” (Malachi 2:2). “Because of you I will rebuke your descendants (Malachi 2:3), “and my covenant with Levi may continue” says the Lord Almighty (Malachi 2:4). “My covenant was with Levi, a covenant of life and peace, and he revered me and stood in awe of my name” (Malachi 2:5). “True instruction was in his mouth and nothing false was on his lips. He walked with me in peace and uprightness, and turned many from sin” (Malachi 2:6). “For the lips of a priest ought to preserve knowledge, and from his mouth men should seek instruction - because he is the messenger of the Lord Almighty” (Malachi 2:7). “But you have turned away from the way and by your teaching have caused many to stumble; you have violated the covenant with Levi” says the Lord Almighty (Malachi 2:8). “So I have caused you to be despised and humiliated before all the people, because you have not followed my ways but have shown partiality in matters of the law” (Malachi 2:9). 
Thought for today: let God’s word fill your mind, rule your heart, and lead your way. 
Thought for the future: plan for your eternal future today, follow Jesus. Where will you spend your eternity?

Song # 2202 from Our Gospel In Song Collection by Col Johnston. We read in Malachi chapter 2 that the Lord is not honoured by the priests, except for Levi, so He will despise and humiliate them.
“If you do not listen, and if you do not set your heart to honour my name” says the Lord Almighty “I will send a curse upon you, and I will curse your blessings, because you have not set your heart to honour me” (Malachi 2:2). “Because of you I will rebuke your descendants (Malachi 2:3), “and my covenant with Levi may continue” says the Lord Almighty (Malachi 2:4). “My covenant was with Levi, a covenant of life and peace, and he revered me and stood in awe of my name” (Malachi 2:5). “True instruction was in his mouth and nothing false was on his lips. He walked with me in peace and uprightness, and turned many from sin” (Malachi 2:6). “For the lips of a priest ought to preserve knowledge, and from his mouth men should seek instruction - because he is the messenger of the Lord Almighty” (Malachi

#2202- Despised And Humiliated - (Malachi 2:2-9)

Song # 2093 from Our Gospel In Song Collection by Col Johnston. In Isaiah chapter 58 we read that God’s people cannot ‘fast’ as God commands while they tend to do whatever they want. Fasting - going without food was a way of showing sorrow, or of asking for God’s help (NIV). 
Shout it aloud, do not hold back. Raise your voice like a trumpet. Declare to my people their rebellion and to the house of Jacob their sins (Isaiah 58:1). For day after day they seek me out; they seem eager to know my ways, as if they were a nation that does what is right and has not forsaken the commands of its God. They ask me for decisions and seem eager for God to come near to them (Isaiah 58:2). “Why have we fasted” they say “and you have not seen it? Why have we humbled ourselves, and you have not noticed?” Yet on the day of your fasting, you do as you please and exploit all your workers (Isaiah 58:3). Your fasting ends in quarrelling and strife, and in striking each other with wicked fists. You cannot fast as you do today and expect your voice to be heard on high (Isaiah 58:4). Is this the kind of fast I have chosen, only a day for a man to humble himself? Is it only for bowing one’s head like a reed and for lying on sackcloth and ashes? Is that what you call a fast, a day acceptable to the Lord? (Isaiah 58:5). Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen: to loose the chains of injustice and untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free? (Isaiah 58:6). 
Thought for today: for eternal life it’s not what you know but who you know. 
Thought for the future: face your sins, repent, and put them behind you. Where will you spend your eternity?

Song # 2093 from Our Gospel In Song Collection by Col Johnston. In Isaiah chapter 58 we read that God’s people cannot ‘fast’ as God commands while they tend to do whatever they want. Fasting - going without food was a way of showing sorrow, or of asking for God’s help (NIV). 
Shout it aloud, do not hold back. Raise your voice like a trumpet. Declare to my people their rebellion and to the house of Jacob their sins (Isaiah 58:1). For day after day they seek me out; they seem eager to know my ways, as if they were a nation that does what is right and has not forsaken the commands of its God. They ask me for decisions and seem eager for God to come near to them (Isaiah 58:2). “Why have we fasted” they say “and you have not seen it? Why have we humbled ourselves, and you have not noticed?” Yet on the day of your fasting, you do as you please and exploit all your workers (Isaiah 58:3). Your fasting ends in quarrelling and strife, and in striking each other with wicked fists. You cannot fast

#2093- Fasting - (Isaiah 58:1-6)

Song # 2071 from Our Gospel In Song Collection by Col Johnston. We read in Jeremiah chapter 50 that God is warning his people to flee Babylon before the Lord destroys her. 
The Lord said: “Take up your positions round Babylon, all who draw the bow. Shoot at her! Spare no arrows, for she has sinned against the Lord” (Jeremiah 50:14). “Shout against her on every side! She surrenders, her towers fall, her walls are torn down. Since this is the vengeance of the Lord, take vengeance on her; do to her as she has done to others” (Jeremiah 50:15). “Cut off from Babylon the sower, and the reaper with his sickle at harvest. Because of the sword of the oppressor let everyone return to his own people. Let everyone flee to his own land” (Jeremiah 50:16). “Israel is a scattered flock that lions have chased away. The first to devour him was the king of Assyria; the last to crush his bones was Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon” (Jeremiah 50:17). Therefore this is what the Lord Almighty, the God of Israel says: “I will punish the king of Babylon and his land as I punished the king of Assyria” (Jeremiah 50:18). “But I will bring Israel back to his own pasture and he will graze on Carmel and Bashan” (Jeremiah 50:19). 
Thought for today: God’s love won’t keep us from trials, but He will see us through them. 
Thought for the future: we can’t see God’s hand but we can trust His heart. Where will you spend your eternity?

Song # 2071 from Our Gospel In Song Collection by Col Johnston. We read in Jeremiah chapter 50 that God is warning his ...

#2071- A Scattered Flock - (Jeremiah 50:14-19)

Song # 2193 from Our Gospel In Song Collection by Col Johnston. The Book of Micah tells us that God is not happy with the sin of the people. 
Listen! The Lord is calling to the city - and to fear His name is wisdom - “Heed the rod and the One who appointed it” (Micah 6:9). “Am I still to forget, oh wicked house, your ill-gotten treasures?” (Micah 6:10). “Shall I acquit a man with dishonest scales, with a bag of false weights?” (Micah 6:11). “Her rich men are violent; her people are liars and their tongues speak deceitfully” (Micah 6:12). “Therefore, I have begun to destroy you, to ruin you because of your sins” (Micah 6:13). “You will eat but not be satisfied; your stomach will still be empty. You will store up but save nothing, because what you save I will give to the sword” (Micah 6:14). “You will plant but not harvest; you will press olives but not use the oil on yourselves, you will crush grapes but not drink the wine” (Micah 6:15). “You have observed the statutes of Omri and all the practices of Ahab’s house, and you have followed their traditions, Therefore I will give you over to ruin and your people to derision; you will bear the scorn of the nations” (Micah 6:16). 
Thought for today: we can’t see God’s hand, but we can trust His heart. 
Thought for the future: when God forgives He restores the soul. Where will you spend your eternity?

Song # 2193 from Our Gospel In Song Collection by Col Johnston. The Book of Micah tells us that God is not happy with the sin of the people.
Listen! The Lord is calling to the city - and to fear His name is wisdom - “Heed the rod and the One who appointed it” (Micah 6:9). “Am I still to forget, oh wicked house, your ill-gotten treasures?” (Micah 6:10). “Shall I acquit a man with dishonest scales, with a bag of false weights?” (Micah 6:11). “Her rich men are violent; her people are liars and their tongues speak deceitfully” (Micah 6:12). “Therefore, I have begun to destroy you, to ruin you because of your sins” (Micah 6:13). “You will eat but not be satisfied; your stomach will still be empty. You will store up but save nothing, because what you save I will give to the sword” (Micah 6:14). “You will plant but not harvest; you will press olives but not use the oil on yourselves, you will crush grapes but not drink the wine” (Micah 6:15). “You have observed the statutes of Omri and all th

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