May 2012

Reminders:

 Sunday, May 20^th                                   

MOVIA Prayer Breakfast, Fellowship Hall, FBBC, 7:30 a.m. [Coffee is ready at 7:00 a.m.]

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Devotional:

Author: Warren Wiersbe
Source: Prayer, Praise and Promises
Scripture Reference: Psalm 69:8-9 John 2:17 Philippians 3:10 Psalm 69:13-21 

No Comforters

 

Psalm 69:13-21 (NIV)

 

¹³ But I pray to you, Lord,
    in the time of your favor;^(A)
in your great love,^(B) O God,
    answer me with your sure salvation.
¹⁴ Rescue me from the mire,
    do not let me sink;
deliver me from those who hate me,
    from the deep waters.^(C)
15 Do not let the floodwaters^(D) engulf me
    or the depths swallow me up^(E)
    or the pit close its mouth over me.^(F)

 

¹⁶ Answer me, Lord, out of the goodness of your love;^(G)
    in your great mercy turn to me.
¹⁷ Do not hide your face^(H) from your servant;
    answer me quickly,^(I) for I am in trouble.^(J)
18 Come near and rescue me;
    deliver^(K) me because of my foes.

 

¹⁹ You know how I am scorned,^(L) disgraced and shamed;
    all my enemies are before you.
²⁰ Scorn has broken my heart
    and has left me helpless;
I looked for sympathy, but there was none,
    for comforters,^(M) but I found none.^(N)
21 They put gall in my food
    and gave me vinegar^(O) for my thirst.^(P)

 

Cross references:

 

1. Psalm 69:13 : Isa 49:8; 2Co 6:2
2. Psalm 69:13 : S Ps 17:7; 51:1
3. Psalm 69:14 : ver 2; Ps 144:7
4. Psalm 69:15 : Ps 124:4-5
5. Psalm 69:15 : Nu 16:33
6. Psalm 69:15 : Ps 28:1
7. Psalm 69:16 : S Ps 63:3
8. Psalm 69:17 : S Ps 22:24
9. Psalm 69:17 : Ps 143:7
10. Psalm 69:17 : S Ps 50:15; 66:14
11. Psalm 69:18 : Ps 49:15
12. Psalm 69:19 : S Ps 22:6
13. Psalm 69:20 : Job 16:2
14. Psalm 69:20 : Ps 142:4; Isa 63:5
15. Psalm 69:21 : S Nu 6:3; Mt 27:48; Mk 15:36; Lk 23:36
16. Psalm 69:21 : Mt 27:34; Mk 15:23; Jn 19:28-30

 

"Reproach has broken my heart, and I am full of heaviness; I looked for someone to take pity, but there was none; and for comforters, but I found none" (v. 20).

 

• When we read Psalm 69, we meet Jesus Christ, for many verses from this psalm are quoted in the New Testament, relating to Him.
• For example, "I have become a stranger to my brothers, an alien to my mother's children; because zeal for Your house has eaten me up, and the reproaches of those who reproach You have fallen on me" (vv. 8,9; John 2:17).
• David is going through difficulty, and it is making him more like Jesus.
• Therefore, it enabled him to reveal the Lord to us.

 

 

What breaks your heart? Is it broken when you can't have your way? Is it broken when something is taken away from you?

 

• Jesus and David both said, "Reproach has broken my heart" (v. 20).
• What can you do about a broken heart?
• David prayed, "Deliver me. Hear me. Draw near to my soul. Redeem me" (vv. 14,16,18).
• And God answered him.

 

Sometimes you bear reproach because of others.

 

• You feel heavy, brokenhearted and alone.
• But Jesus went through all of this for us.
• Be thankful that you can share in the fellowship of His sufferings (Phil. 3:10).
• Also, while others are going through this experience, be an encouragement to them.
• If you've known what it's like to have a broken heart, and if you've looked for someone to take pity, then you know how much it means to have a friend.
• Today, find someone with a broken heart and start to bring healing to him.

 

 

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When your heart is broken, be encouraged that Jesus knows what you are going through and that you are becoming like Him.

• But there's another purpose: You can help others whose hearts are broken.
• God will use you to help bring healing to them.
• Don't waste your experiences; they have great value.

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• Prayer Breakfasts & Meetings
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You are invited to Join MOVIA

Who invited you to join MOVIA?

MOVIA is open to all men regardless of the stage of life you are in or your walk with God.  Accountability and friendship is built through fellowship and being 'real' with each other.  You decide the level of participation you are comfortable with.  Our prayer is that you find your place within MOVIA that God has for you."

What is MOVIA?

MOVIA (pronounced mã-v-îã) is a Men’s Ministry with an old name.  MOVIA was originally designed around the program, “Quest for Authentic Manhood.”  Today MOVIA is designed to be Bible centered and for men in small groups, such as Monday Night Devotional & Football, Tuesday Night Prayer and Bible Study, Thursday Night Ironmen’s Prayer and Bible Study, and Disciplines of a Godly Man.

Why join?

MOVIA is an interdenominational men's ministry dedicated to helping men become Disciples of Christ.  MOVIA is multifaceted; to help introduce men to the Good News; to empower men with the skills needed to train others as they seek to be and grow Disciples of Christ.  "As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another” Proverbs 27:17

How much does it cost?

There is no cost, other than “a willing heart” to join MOVIA.  We welcome you as you are. The New MOVIA is the Men's Ministry sponsored by Florida Boulevard Baptist Church, Franklin Avenue Baptist Church and First Hispanic Baptist Church.

How do I join?

Email us at movia@cox.netor sign the guest book on the Contact Us Page and fill out the questionaire and  leave a comment that you would like to join.