ThoughtSeeds Amy Ennyl

Ray Overholt, a profanity-slinging heavy drinker singing professionally in nightclubs in the 1950s, was impressed in his spirit to write a song about Jesus. He picked up a Bible and looked for something to catch his eye. What caught his attention was the scene of Jesus' arrest in the garden at night, where He told Peter to put away his sword, and that He could have called 12 legions of angels to His aid if He wanted to. Ray began to write. He wrote a full hymn about the scenes leading up to Jesus' death on the cross and sent it off to be published. It wasn't until he was singing his own song as a guest singer in a church that he actually received Christ as his own Savior. Join me today to learn more about this hymn and how it transformed the life of the man who wrote it.

1. https://dianaleaghmatthews.com/called-ten-thousand-angels/#.YoW64djMJPY

Jesus Christ is the King of Kings, and He has all authority over all things. He's chosen to impart some of His authority to us. What does that mean? What responsibilities come with that authority? Join me today for a look at Scriptures about our role using God's authority.

1. https://ca.usembassy.gov/our-relationship/our-ambassador/the-role-of-an-ambassador/

Because Jesus is the Ultimate Authority, even the seasons change because He deemed it so. Demons are compelled to obey Him. Every knee will bow and every tongue will confess -- from people to angels to demons to Satan himself -- that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Amid the storms of strife and unrest in our world right now, you can rest, secure and sure in the shelter of God's arms. Dottie Rambo gifted us with this beautiful song, and it continues to encourage, assure, and inspire.

1. https://www.staugustine.com/story/lifestyle/faith/2016/02/26/story-behind-song-sheltered-arms-god/16316471007/

Isaiah 40:11 tells us that the Lord is like a shepherd, gathering the lambs in His arms to hold them close. There are other Scriptures that talk about God holding us close, and the comfort and reassurance that provides is beyond measure.

1. https://www.mountainwings.com/past/7219.htm

God says He holds us in the palms of His hands -- that we're engraved there. He promises that nothing will snatch us from His hands, and even if we try to run from Him to the depths of the sea or to the pits of hell, His right hand is holding us, even there.