Real Dudes,
Do you ever wonder why something pops into your head out of nowhere? This happened to me this morning as our coffee and prayer team was serving our community. While I was waving at those passing by, this hymn kept playing over and over in my head. After reading the article below, I’m taking some time to reflect on what was going through Eiza’s mind over 100 years ago and how some of our churches are just finally getting back to this truth…making ministry about getting to know more about Jesus as well as more about showing His grace to others. Reminds me of one of my favorite verses… 2 Peter 3:18 (CSB) But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Hope this hymn and the story behind it are a motivation and encouragement to each of you today. Practicing His Presence, Nate MORE ABOUT JESUS written in 1887 The Story Eliza Hewitt (1851-1920) wrote this song as she was studying the promises of God that had been fulfilled in Jesus Christ. The more she studied, the more excited she became as she saw Scripture fulfilled in every aspect of the life of Jesus. All Scripture, she discovered, focused on Jesus Christ. It is especially significant that Eliza was so faithfully seeking God at this point in her life. At the time, she was recovering from a severe spinal injury. A Philadelphia schoolteacher, Eliza had been struck in the back with a heavy slate by one of her students. She became a virtual shut-in for many years… but eventually was able to be involved in the ministries of her church, the Calvin Presbyterian Church. Eliza was never able to go back to teaching in public schools, but she did continue to be involved in Sunday School; at one point, her class had as many as 200 children! There, she was able to combine the 2 great loves of her life: children and Jesus. She wrote several hymns you have heard, “When We All Get to Heaven,” “Sunshine in My Soul,” “Will there be any Stars in My Crown?” and this hymn. The Song Read this hymn, and – today – commit to learning even more about Jesus! More about Jesus would I know, more of His grace to others show; more of His saving fullness see, more of His love Who died for me. Refrain More, more about Jesus; more, more about Jesus; more of His saving fullness see, more of His love Who died for me. More about Jesus let me learn, more of His holy will discern; Spirit of God, my teacher be, showing the things of Christ to me. (Refrain) More about Jesus; in His Word, holding communion with my Lord; hearing His voice in every line, making each faithful saying mine. (Refrain) More about Jesus; on His throne, riches in glory all His own; more of His kingdom’s sure increase; more of His coming, Prince of Peace. (Refrain) https://thescottspot.wordpress.com/2016/05/21/more-about-jesus-written-in-1887/#:~:text=Eliza%20Hewitt%20(1851%2D1920),of%20the%20life%20of%20Jesus.
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AuthorNate Smith is a husband, a father of 6 girls, grandpa to 3 granddaughters and one grandson, a police and fire chaplain, a pastor, and has a passion to see men grow in Christ. #girldad including granddaughter
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