THE ETERNAL FATHER DESERVES OUR ADORATION
ETERNAL FATHER, STRONG TO SAVE
Eternal Father, strong to save,
Whose arm does bind the restless wave,
Who bids the mighty ocean deep
Its own appointed limits keep;
O hear us when we cry to Thee
For those in peril on the sea.
O Savior, whose almighty word
The winds and waves submissive heard,
Who walked upon the foaming deep,
And calm amid the rage did sleep;
O hear us when we cry to Thee
For those in peril on the sea.
O Holy Spirit, who did brood
Upon the waters dark and rude,
And bid their angry tumult cease,
And give for wild confusion peace;
O hear us when we cry to Thee
For those in peril on the sea.
O Trinity of love and pow'r,
Your children shield in danger's hour;
From rock and tempest, fire, and foe,
Protect them where-so-e'er they go;
Thus, evermore shall rise to Thee
Glad hymns of praise from land and sea.
Good morning and do have a blessed day.
Maranatha!
Bro. Okanlawon Taiwo
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"Some sailed the sea in ships. Their work carried them across the water. They saw what the Lord can do. They saw the amazing things he did at sea. The waves lifted them high into the sky and dropped them into the deep sea. The storm was so dangerous that the men lost their courage. They were in trouble, so they called to the Lord for help, and he saved them from their troubles. He stopped the storm and calmed the waves. The sailors were happy that the sea became calm, and he led them safely to where they wanted to go. Thank the Lord for his faithful love and for the amazing things he does for people. Praise God in the great assembly. Praise him when the older leaders meet together." - Psalms 107:23 - 32 (ERV)
As we approach the end of another year, I remembered the lyrics of an old time Christian hymn ( known as the United States Navy Hymn) titled "Eternal Father, Strong to Save." The hymn which was composed by William Whiting in 1860 has become one of those captivating songs that reminds me of God's mighty act of deliverance in the stormy sea of life. Like the psalmist, many of us have seen the wonder working power of God in action this year. We have seen God calming the restless wave, speaking peace to the stormy sea and satisfying us with His abiding presence wherever we go. Yes, we can also attest to the fact that the Eternal Father has never failed to arise on our behalf whenever we cry to Him.
Beloved, can you also connect with the testimony in the above scripture? In few weeks from now, the ship of 2018 will finally reach the shore. The journey of 365 days will be over shortly. Don't you think that the Eternal Father has been extremely good to you and your entire household in the voyage of 2018. From January till today, He never allowed your ship/boat to capsize. He did not allow the same stormy wind that had crushed many precious lives and families this year to come close to your household. He bound the restless waves from sweeping your entire family into the deep sea of sorrow and mourning. Don't you think that the Eternal Father deserves your adoration this week? Don't you know that He is strong enough to preserve us even till the end of this year and beyond? Then, may I urge you to please join me to adore the Eternal Father for preserving us, our family, friends and relatives from the peril of the sea this year by singing this wonderful hymn below.
ETERNAL FATHER, STRONG TO SAVE
Eternal Father, strong to save,
Whose arm does bind the restless wave,
Who bids the mighty ocean deep
Its own appointed limits keep;
O hear us when we cry to Thee
For those in peril on the sea.
O Savior, whose almighty word
The winds and waves submissive heard,
Who walked upon the foaming deep,
And calm amid the rage did sleep;
O hear us when we cry to Thee
For those in peril on the sea.
O Holy Spirit, who did brood
Upon the waters dark and rude,
And bid their angry tumult cease,
And give for wild confusion peace;
O hear us when we cry to Thee
For those in peril on the sea.
O Trinity of love and pow'r,
Your children shield in danger's hour;
From rock and tempest, fire, and foe,
Protect them where-so-e'er they go;
Thus, evermore shall rise to Thee
Glad hymns of praise from land and sea.
Friends, will you adore the Eternal Father? Is God your Eternal Father? God cannot be your Eternal Father if you have not surrendered to the Lordship of His only begotten son - Jesus Christ. So, why not make that decision today. And as you do, the Eternal Father will make you the apple of His eyes and all the remaining storms or tragedies on the road to the shore of 2018 will be calmed for you. As the Lord lives, you and your loved ones will surely sail safely to the shore of 2018 and fully partake of the overwhelming glory that is waiting for you in the new year.
On behalf of my esteemed father in the Lord, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church Of God,- Pastor E. A. Adeboye, I will like to invite you to the 2018 Holy Ghost Congress. Theme: GLORY AHEAD. Date: December 3rd - 8th, 2018. Venue: Redemption Camp, Km 46 Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Ogun State, Nigeria. Ministering: Our beloved Daddy G.O - Pastor E.A Adeboye and other anointed Ministers of God.
Good morning and do have a blessed day.
Maranatha!
Bro. Okanlawon Taiwo
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