Ahoy, ye scoundrels! Come closer and listen well. I’ve a yarn to spin ’bout a treasure far richer than any loot or plunder. As Matthew 5:17 tells us, the Son, Skipper’s boy, fulfilled all the Law and the Prophets. Fer our sake, Skip made the Son ter be sin who knew no sin, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God.

As it be written in 2 Corinthians 5:21: He bore our sins in his body on the cross, so that we might die ter sins and live fer and in His righteousness. By his wounds, we ‘ave been healed (1 Peter 2:24). He whar pierced fer our transgressions (Isaiah 53:4-6). As Galatians 3:13 declares, the Son redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us. Fer this reason, we be sparred Skipper’s wrath and live with access ter all the heavenly riches that be in Christ Jesus, the Son, and our Savior.

Here be fifty blessings we receive from Skipper due ter the righteousness we ‘ave in the Son.The Lord has set you high above all peoples.

1. Skipper sets ye high above all peoples, fleets, and ever’ lubber.
2. Ye be blessed in the city and blessed in the country.
3. Yer offspring be blessed.
4. The crops of yer land and the young of yer livestock be blessed. The calves of yer herds, the lambs of yer flocks, and even yer pets be blessed.
5. The work of yer hand, basket, and kneading trough be blessed.
6. Ye be blessed when ye come in and blessed when ye go out.
7. The enemies who rise up against ye be defeated. They ‘ill come at ye from one direction but flee from ye in seven.
8. Skipper sends blessings on yer barns, investments, and everything ter which ye put yer hand.
9. Skipper blesses ye in the place and space He gave ye.
10. Skipper establishes ye as holy.
11. Everyone sees that ye be called by the name of Skipper, and they fear ye.
12. Skipper grants ye abundant prosperity.
13. Skipper opens the heavens ter send rain on yer land in season and blesses all the work of yer hands.
14. Ye lend ter others but have no need ter borrow from any.
15. Skipper makes ye the head, not the tail. If the righteousness of Skipper revealed from faith in the Son remains in yer heart, ye will always be at the top, ne’er at the bottom.
16. “The righteous shall live by faith” (Romans 1:17). Therefore, do not turn aside and doubt, fer when ye do, ye will follow other little gods or attempt ter serve the Law. Do such and ye ‘ill fall from the grace that be yers, ye may lay ter that. (Galatians 5:4).
17. Because of the righteousness of the Son, Skipper sends ye blessings of clarity, not confusion.
18. Ye enjoy approval and success in all that ye set yer hand ter do.
19. In the righteousness of the Son, Skipper preserves ye and keeps ye from scurvy and the plague.
20. Skipper protects ye from all manner of afflicitons.
21. Skipper heals ye from skin diseases.
22. Skipper blesses ye with a sound mind and mental alertness.
23. Skipper blesses ye with healthy knees and legs.
24. From the sole of yer foot ter the top of yer head, yer body be blessed.
25. Skipper blesses ye with peace of heart and vision fer what lays beyond the horizon.
26. Skipper changes the dust of land inter rain.
27. Ye be a blessing ter everyone ye meet.
28. Yer body be strong and protected from birds and beasts.
29. Ye walk confidently.
30. Ye prosper in yer ways.
31. Ye always be free and secure.
32. Skipper saves ye.
33. Ye find a wife, become engaged, and she be with ye always: if not in body, in spirit.
34. Ye build a house in port and dwell in it.
35. Ye plant a vineyard, gather its grapes, and eat and drink from the fruit of its vines.
36. Yer ox be well-fed and ye eat of its meat.
37. Yer donkeys be kept safe. If one gets lost, it be restored ter ye.
38. Yer sheep are secure and many workers protect yer flocks.
39. Yer sons and yer daughters be near by. Yer eyes see thar offspring.
40. Ye rejoice all day long.
41. Ye have strength in yer hand.
42. Because ye be blessed by Skipper, ye be a wonder, a proverb, and receive praise from others.
43. Ye carry much seed ter the field and gather much, fer Skipper protects it.
44. Ye ‘ave olive trees throughout yer territory. Ye anoint yerself with the oil; fer Skipper keeps yer olives secure and yer trees and the produce of yer land from locusts, insects, and pests.
45. Ye rise higher and higher and be safe and secure in all yer ways.
46. Because ye serve Skipper with joy and gladness of heart, Skipper provides fer ye in hunger, in thirst, and clothing.
47. If the righteousness of Skipper through faith in the Son be in ye (Romans 3:21-26), Skipper brings ye and yer descendants extraordinary blessings—great and prolonged health—and peace and prolonged joy.
48. Ye find rest at sea and in port.
49. Yer life be secure; ye be fearless day and night and have full assurance of life.
50. At sunrise ye say, ‘Oh, what a glorious morning!’ And in the evening ye say, ‘Thank ye, Skipper, fer such a blessed day!’

These be the blessings fer those who be in the Son. In Him, thar be no condemnation, no judgment under the Law, or curses from the Law.

In the Son and the law of the Spirit of life, we be set free from the law of sin and death (Romans 8:1-4). Ter all who believe, the Son be the end of the law fer righteousness (Romans 10:4). Fer this reason we live with confidence, knowin’ that as Skipper’s adopted child and with the Son as our big brother of our crew, our enemy cannot stand against us. When that old devil attacks us, we only ‘ave ter retreat ter Skipper’s cabin, submit ter His authority, and while standin’ in the doorway with Skipper at our back, say ter that devil, “Get!” Do this and that rascal ‘ill jump ship, ye may lay ter that.

Lubber Opinion

A Friend in Need: “The views and opinions expressed by this lubber do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the crew. Reader discretion be advised.” – Staff

Lord, a friend in need has come to us. But you way, “Your Father knows what you need before you ask him.” (Matthew 6:8) Our Moore Square friends have come to us. They have little food, clothing—in many cases no shelter. We believe your Spirit is speaking to us as in the same way you spoke to your disciples: “You give them something to eat.” (Mark 6:37)

For .83 cents Each Day YOU Can Provide the Abundant Life Jesus Promised.

A Friend in Need

Lord, you say:

“Suppose you have a friend, and you go to him at midnight and say, ‘Friend, lend me three loaves of bread; a friend of mine on a journey has come to me, and I have no food to offer him.’

“And suppose the one inside answers, ‘Don’t bother me. The door is already locked, and my children and I are in bed. I can’t get up and give you anything.’

“I tell you, even though he will not get up and give you the bread because of friendship, yet because of your shameless audacity he will surely get up and give you as much as you need.”

Shameless Audacity

Lord, this is us asking with shameless audacity that you give us as much as we need to feed our friends.

“So I say to you: Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.”

.83 Cents A Day Delivers the Abundant Life Jesus Promised

Lord, this is us asking, seeking, knocking on doors. We ask that you provide individuals who will give .83 cents each day in order that our friends at Moore Square might enjoy the abundant life you promised.

“Which of you fathers, if your son asks for a fish, will give him a snake instead?”

Lord, you give good gifts to those who ask. For only .83 cents per day we can give sandwiches, chips, water, used clothing, refurbished bikes, rolling luggage . . .

“Or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion?”

Lord, you give the best last. For only .83 cents per day we can give new sneakers, boots, underwear, pants, shirts, raincoats . . . all the things necessary to live and work as someone who is seen by you, loved by you, called by you.

“If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!” (Luke 11:5-13)

Lord, thank you for the gift of your Holy Spirit. Through your Spirit and by your compassion we ask now that you send to us those who wish to deliver the abundant life to our neighbors at Moore Square. 

Amen and amen.

Give More Out of Life FOR Jesus Moore Square Raleigh

Each Sonday from noon until 1:00 PM we hand out sandwiches, water, chips, and used clothing. We also pray with those in need for provision, employment, and shelter. When we ask, “How can we pray for you?” we also ask what they need. Those who give us items of need we buy new if possible and used when available and in good condition.

Be Jesus TO OTHERS Moore Square Raleigh

We rely on the love God has for us. (1 John 4:16) We rely on the support of those who are in Christ and seek to make Christ known through words, speech, truth and action. If you wish to join us in bringing the abundant life Jesus promised to those in need, become a supporter of our Moore Square Raleigh Friends. For only $25 per month you can provide new sneakers, pants, shirts, undies, and other items many of us take for granted.

Our goal at Moore Square Friends ministry is simple—to allow Jesus to work through us to provide the abundant life he promised. Jesus did not have a place to lay his head. This was his father’s will. But Jesus told those who follow him:

“I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full!“

If you believe you are saved and have the Holy Spirit of Jesus in you, then we ask you to prayerfully consider being Jesus to our friends at Moore Square. .83 cents per day delivers the Abundant Life Jesus promised to those living with less.
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Moore Square Friends ministry is part of Christian Devotions Ministries.