Celtic Worship | Staying Homeward Live | 16 June 2020 | Steph Macleod

[@Unborn-Lives-Matter]

Mr. Steph MacLeod I am neither safe nor well. My strength is not my own as I pass through the worse trials and testing that I have experienced in my 66 years of life, it all comes from God. As it should be. In my weakness I realize more fully how much I must depend on God for my strength. I praise Him for the lessons He is teaching me in my old age, preparing me for His Kingdom. There are huge spiritual battles surrounding us all in this time of the end. We must all realize that our power to resist and fight back against the evil that fills the world is not our own. It comes from God alone. We alone cannot hope to win, it is only through the tremendous gift of the blood of Jesus Christ that victory will be ours. There IS power in the blood of Christ. Believe it. My ancestors over 400 years ago came from Scotland. They were mercenaries who chose poorly and fought on the losing side in a Scottish clan war. My direct ancestor ran to France, his older brother to England. My ancestor was caught stealing bread and sentenced to the French New Guinea prison camp in south America. His older brother gathered pilgrims, a crew and purchased a ship called the "True Love". They set sail for the new world in the early 1620's, stopping on the way to spring his younger brother from prison. They landed in what is now Rhode Island and started a long line of pastors all named Thomas until 1776 and the Revolutionary War. I like to believe they were members of the black robe regiment that aided in our eventual, though seemingly impossible, victory. God was with the USA until when in the early 1960's we abandoned Him. Bad idea and we are now experiencing His wrath. We deserve it, I can't even ask for mercy, only that more people realize who blessed us in the past and return to Him before it is too late. Please, I covet your prayers. Please pray for me, my wife, my family and that our once great nation comes back to its senses at least in part. No specifics necessary, God knows, just mention my name. We are good friends; He will know of whom you speak. BTW: I have several guitars, mandolins, a banjo, dulcimers and more. My favorite is a classical guitar, which is exactly as old as I am, that is, 66 years old. It sounds wonderful, much better than my capabilities can do justice. It has scars, scratches, dents yet rings like a bell. That guitar and I show the ravages of time, yet our voices raise in praise of God. I have written a new song that symbolizes Christ's suffering, death and resurrection. The chords and melody are weird, not lending themselves to writing in a KZbin comment. But it is my own, my own personal praise of what Jesus did for all of us. Sing to God a new song. I took King David's advice and have done so. When we meet in God's Kingdom, I will humbly perform it for you providing that Jesus allows me an instrument. I believe He will. Here's looking forward to that glorious day.

[@danwu2718]

Jesus is my Savior, but I hope that I can make him Lord over all my life. All in it for my Savior n Lord, i pray Amen. Listening to How Great Thou Are!!!!

[@Blurb777]

I listened to Celtic Worship for the past 3 weeks while in the ICU recovering from 2 emergency surgeries after being bitten by a tick in upstate NY and getting Lymcarditis from it , then having the doctor accidentally pierce my heart - what a balm and strength and how spiritually overcoming! God is SO faithful and SOOO Good!!!! If committed to Christ fully, we are completely in HIS hands - and nothing can pluck us from His hand. I flat-lined after the heart piercing, and my chest cavity filled with blood. In those seconds as I lay dying, I had no fear but knew, though it was painful, that I was securely sheltered in God's mighty hand, in His peace, and that He allows all things in our lives to teach us more deeply of Him. He truly never gives us more than we can handle and He brings us to the brink of death - then brings us back, knowing we are not yet going to die - and then He does it again to strengthen us for battle, to teach us of His grace, and the truth of Job's words, "And I shall come forth as gold." We are purified in His hands - better to serve Him, wrapped in His love which we share with others. Here is what I learned - When Christ was crucified, and they pierced His side, out came blood and water. I never knew that that was because the crucifixion had ruptured His Great Heart - when that happens tan fluid and blood fill the thoracic cavity. I only had a piercing of the heart and I know the utter agony of blood and water rushing into your thoracic cavity - truly, a hell like no other. I cannot even explain it. Yet I only had a cut - Christ's heart was torn. I cannot imagine this suffering added to all the others He endured, which I never understood till now (and only partly). We owe Him SOOOOO much for all He went through for us, suffered every which way possible - on PURPOSE - to save those lost wretches who would one day call out to Him to be saved. What love! I cannot fathom!!!! During recovery in the ICU, I dwelt on the seemingly impossible love our Beautiful Lord Jesus Christ has for a damnable people. It would have been impossible love - but God. He is truly not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance. His dedicated love, iron clad and immovable, amazes me. He went through hell so we wouldn't have to!! We cannot praise and thank and adore Him enough!!!! Even now I cry. All we can do is surrender our entire lives, thoughts and being to Him, to serve Him with the gifts He's given us, until such day as He comes to collect our souls in His arms - or we join Him in the clouds. Something happened during that whole ordeal this entire month - doctors and nurses filed in and out of my hospital room and all told me that there was a light in my room and that that light filled the entire ward. One doctor came to see me - not to tell me of my prognosis, but to say, "Everyone tells me I have to come see you because you have an interesting persona." And again., the Light. I was so out of it with the IVs and drugs, but with the IVs went my filter and I witnessed to everyone who came in my room. Even the chaplain who came to counsel me ended talking about her salvation - she didn't seem sure she had it. I gave her John 3:16 to look up. My breath was hard and my voice faint - but she understood. She wanted to know if I was angry at God or depressed and I told her - No - because I know I am in His will and He does all things well. And that I am more than an overcomer through Christ. She wanted to know if I prayed - I told her, "All the time." "What do you pray about?" " I thank and praise God for His love." Everyone suffers in life - but Christ gives those of us who trust in Him the tools to overcome because, "In this world you will have tribulations - but I have overcome the world." All this to say - while learning of Him in the hospital bed all this month of May where I nearly died twice - these songs by Steve and the Celtic Worship group played round and round in my heart and head and helped to keep me afloat.I don't know if they know how powerfully God has been using them for His glory, to encourage the saints, to be a much needed balm in an often painful world - and the joy their love for Christ strengthens those of us going through our own trials, held up by the hand of Jesus. But in Heaven, they WILL know. Praise His Holy Name!!! Because He lives!!!!

[@mrjeffjenson]

Bless you, thank you for sharing.

[@avahoffer341]

A beautiful testimony to God's love and grace! Blessings!

[@RadhaDookie]

Hi Steph and the Celtic Team ...i am watching and worshiping with you from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia....

[@dequidaqwadoa1553]

The love of God shines in you. Thank you for not only sharing your amazing voice but also your amazing love of God 🙏. Gob bless you ❤️. Debra from Alabama

[@pbsandcspanwatchit]

Love your music and worship singing!!!! From Smoky Mountains, Tennessee. Paternal Scottish ancestors came over in early 1700s. Have loved Scottish voice and music since early childhood. A strong connection even though I didn’t know of Dad’s Scottish roots. Most important the Lord Jesus reigns. I praise Him with every fiber And thank Him for using your wonderful talents that bless me and others So so much!!! Amen indeed!!!! How marvelous . Praise God for your testimony as well. So glad you found Him!!!!!!!

[@stephanielovatt2787]

I've only discovered you folk today. I will be recommending you to my Mum, in Canada. I think she'll really enjoy your music! I am in New Zealand, and yesterday we met as a church congregation, face to face, for only the second time, after 6 months of online only. How wonderful to be with the Body of Christ, "in the flesh"! 😀😀😀

[@shayneseltzer9052]

Just watched the folks in Nigeria sing the Blessing song, brought tears to see how God’s children are united in their love for Jesus.

[@jotilbury3566]

I’ve just watched this again this afternoon. Such a blessing. Thank you from Cape Town South Africa 🇿🇦🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@getequippedwithbrenda6686]

Thanks Steph, I love your wonderful comforting voice and love the way you sing the old hymns too - thank you from South Africa 🌻🌻

[@jonarramore-mamula436]

Your music takes me back to the little valley of Scotch-Irish heritage and one room church in east Tennessee where I accepted Jesus into my life and accepted his salvation. Praise God that I've found a church today in rural Baker County in Florida that sings these songs. Thank you my brothers and sisters. Shalom

[@secretstars]

Oh, this is what my heart needs tonight. Thank you for this beautiful worship music.

[@watchmen-nehemiah4v20]

Worship in Spirit and Truth! Spirit = every where you go. Every where you are continually. John 7:38. Truth = sincerity. Thanks Brother. Love to you and all the brethren and all the saints.

[@sproutstogo6887]

I found your group on KZbin this past week on my way home from a challenging day at work. For me, the past decade has been like the winter in Narnia. I have been listening everyday since. Your worship grabs my soul and “drops me in the presence of God”. Thank-you

[@marjron447]

Thanks for your Christian testimony and music. I've passed your message on to friends who need it. You're story makes me say thanks Jesus every day

[@patriciavelardeverdin3997]

there is power in the precious blood of the lamb ¡ Oh sí Señor!

[@mistyrosemcconnell9586]

I found your music over this year while being ill with covid and then my kids getting sick a week after me. Your music is on all day every day here.

[@SecretPlace_PV]

In one word... annointed .Thank you, Steph, for sharing your gift, your testimony and your heart.

[@dorispetitt8140]

My Dad was a recovering alcoholic. This was hir favorite hymn! Thank you so much for singing THIS.

[@bornagain2890]

God bless you all and Praise God for keeping us all connected in the body of Christ. Thank you for your endurance and diligence in these last days. A very appreciative Sister in the U.S. :) :) :)

[@justinwjmaccurdy]

Thank you for these beautiful renditions of timeless worship and praise pieces. They remind me of growing up in the Presbyterian church in New Brunswick, Canada where we often sang these songs out of the hymnal and chorus book. The Lord has led me to you on my journey of spiritual, physical, and emotional healing. May God bless you and continue to use your for his will. Steph.

[@jacklucas9886]

God bless ya'll from Marietta GA - He had no tears for His own grief but sweat drops of blood for mine, How marvelous, how wonderful my love for me! I stand amazed!

[@suzieaguilar397]

Steph, your love for our Lord is obvious in your singing, may He bless Celtic Worship music🎶 ❤

[@gwenmcnamarabond5258]

Our Lord Has brought me through a major operation today. He goes before us and knows the outcome and we even when scared trust in His Love and Mercy by His stripes we are healed...

[@francesallen3137]

Thank you for your fellowship God Bless You. Northern Irish living in Italy 🇮🇹🇬🇧

[@TravelingLight777]

Blessings from Canada 🇨🇦 Keep praising Him- beautiful!! 🙌🏼❤️💟

[@sherrisanfelice7919]

I absolutely love your singing of hymns. Keep up the excellent work!! You and the band are truly blessed.

[@LockOn-ed4od]

Week late but listening as I lay down to sleep. Needed this more than you can imagine right now. God Bless you all. Good night from Illinois .

[@lynkoster1729]

I live in Western Australia.. and I love your Celtic worship. It is so God honouring... and may our Lord and Saviour , Jesus Christ continue to bless you all.

[@terrydavies8336]

What I like best I can see how much you love JESUS - thank you

[@ruthanneprice9590]

Listening from Boise Idaho! Love your music!

[@danwu2718]

Guitar playing n vocal Thhe Celtic Blessing Steph solo is so nicely soothing to my soul

[@trudytedder8552]

Thank you for blessing me!! Our God is awesome - time and distance, or the "virus", cannot stop us from worshipping. Cathedral City, California

[@Tammy-dy9hf]

Your beautiful musical ministry has helped lead me to recommit my life to Christ, thank you so much.

[@dianewilks1918]

I’m listening on the eve of Easter Day 2021 in Tennessee of the US. I’m blessed to hear this wonderful worship music at such a time as this. I too like the ramen....but I would be too busy eating them to be doing very much fellowshipping. 😉👌

[@mary-annmckerchar8588]

Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful!!! Greetings from Denmark; love you and your music - because of Christ we can live and be brothers and sisters 😊♥️🇩🇰

[@danwu2718]

Steph Mcleod sings nicely n plays guitar beautifully praise you Jesus Amen

[@followeroftheway8454]

This is great. Thank you, post 2nd lockdown, more to come probably? Keep strong in the faith. For even when we are separated from each other, we are never separated from the love of God. Amen.

[@dinacantore8486]

Much needed reminder of our great God's love for all of us, particularly as we approach Valentine's day. Can be a hard time for single ladies like myself. ❤️ Thank you for always blessing me with your wonderful music!

[@susanbarganier2282]

The old hymns! Praise God! Thank you, Steph! I needed to song about that "wonder-working power!"

[@rmsmith8098]

Listening from my daughter's hospital room in St Petersburg, Florida. We really need this today. We are both tired and frustrated.

[@rodrigorodrigues1522]

Stay strong brother!

[@melissaconner9538]

How is your daughter doing now? Prayers!

[@michellemccoy5557]

You are fearfully and wonderfully made.

[@danwu2718]

From Alexandria, VA United States of America may God richly Celtic Blessing n your leadership n coffee house ministry. / solo appearances. Bless in AA sobriety me too

[@janicemacpherson4158]

I play your music every day, How Marvellous! Thank you from Hobart , Australia. Every good blessing from our Lord and Saviour.

[@ynniv737]

Thank You Lord for my brothers and sisters around the world. May them have Your blessing and Your protection. Thank you Steph for this time of worship... I've come to know you and Celtic Worship in the beginning of 2019, and I was going through some hard stuff in my life, and the Holy Spirit worked in my life through your music. God bless you brother!

[@NWolfe-yw3eu]

So glad I was still able to view & listen today (about 30 hrs. later) in Upstate NY, USA. Love the music, stories, & your testimony. God bless you, brother!

[@michellemccoy5557]

I love the blue lights in the background - the blue of the Scottish flag...Lord please protect, heal, bless and revive the Scottish people. The blue of the living streams of water - thankyou Lord for the living streams of water. Please increase the living streams in us. Blood of Jesus flow over us.

[@kimasunbeam1712]

Your voice is like velvet & hot chocolate . A wonderful gift 😉

[@suediaz4480]

Hope you and your family are well, Steph Macleoud! I love your testimony and the song you wrote about being homeless. My husband's brother went missing in 1980. A year later Juan and me went to meet up with my husband's sister in NYC. Before getting back on the subway train, we went to hand out sandwiches to the homeless. While on the corner I noticed Juan intensely looking across the street. And asked him what he was looking at. He told he's looking at Mike (his missing brother). I asked him how he knew it was him. He answered, because I recognize him. I was doubtful. But we crossed the 4 lane street and it was indeed Mike. We all went to meet up with their sister. The following day we rode back to where we then called home in NC. Bringing Mike with us thankfully!! His addiction to alcohol got our landlord to kick Mike out of the mobile home park we lived in. Our hands were tied. We're poor. We had a 3 year old baby boy. It was the most difficult goodbye to that date. About 9 months later we learned Mike's body had been found floating in the East River, NYC. It had been in there for a week . Man. That was a hard pill to swallow. So thankful your story turned out better, a thousand- fold better. God bless you!!!

[@suediaz4480]

We live in Kentucky, USA now.

[@cathybell2899]

Greetings from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA. I just love your music ... it always points me to Jesus and His great love. Thank you for this ...

[@pp57660]

Thank you for singing these precious old hymns!!! Praise the Lord! Yes, these hymns speak such truth!

[@bonnielovelace8188]

Thank you for your beautiful songs. How good it feels to worship and fellowship with your music. Your voice is amazing and filled with God's love 💖

[@watchmen-nehemiah4v20]

This entire set is blessing me. 26:39 - 30:00 the aaronic blessing song is absolutely heavenly. Thank you and blessings. Let's press in to hear that still small voice. Let us sing songs of praise continually.

[@alvinallman4715]

Madison county,. North Carolina.. studying for tonight's prayer meeting/ Bible study. And listening... Bless you all.

[@darrinramcharith4038]

Amen to the glory of Jesus Christ our lord and savior.

[@trishbech9082]

Watched this from Canada June 17. Thank You for this... Fantastic! What a blessing! Ty for sharing your heart. My heart is full when I see how God’s children from all over the world can come together! We serve an awesome God! ♥️

[@danwu2718]

Great guitar picking / strumming. Large singing range. You are truly blessed, Steph MacLeod

[@melissaconner9538]

Oh man! I grew up with the hymns, loved this so much!! Had so much fun singing along. ❤

[@sidninewton8161]

The Lord is always with us. When you get in the Word and study, he is there to fellowship with us. We’ve been given a good amount of time to think where we’ve fallen short and what we can do better. Things are starting to get back here in the states. People are waking up. A Great time of Harvest is coming -

[@teresagibbs4013]

I still haven’t, and will not get/receive “the vaccine”. Praying strong here in Middletown, Ohio U.S.A. ❤🦋

[@danwu2718]

Amazing Love Amazing Grace

[@irishangelx]

Really loving this. Your voice is so soothing and helps clear away all the worries of the day to enter into worship. Thanks Steph, I've been enjoying the Kingdom come CD, its great but there is something about the rawness of your worship when worshipping live. Its more intense and its easier to catch the wave, I get carried away with the Lord, its blessed xx

[@terrihenderson836]

Power in the Blood! I love the hymns, many Churches in 🇺🇸 USA have put them on a shelf. I love Celtic Worship. God Bless You!

[@CottagePathQuilting]

How Great Thou Art is probably my favorite hymn of all time, I was singing it while climbing trees when I was 4 years old :) Your rendition gave me goosebumps! What a wonderful evening of worship, thank you!

[@barbraalaimo4500]

Thank you, Jesus for this time to center. Greetings to all from Nevada.

[@rosafonseca1787]

Greetings from the Rio Grande Valley in Texas! We love the worship music from Celtic Worship! God bless you all! 🙏📖🎶❤

[@susanerevia4850]

Have looked forward to this for weeks. Never disappointed by the amazing talent and music you bless us with Steph. So grateful, thank you so much. All praise be to God!!!

[@Ffrancine_]

Thanks for sharing these songs with us!!! 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@danwu2718]

Steph M. Rocks n rolls for Jesus, Father God, n Holy Ghost, amen!!! Keep on rockin' n rollin' for Jesus Christ our Lord, alleluia amen sincerely, Daniel

[@rachelharvey426]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful worship with us! From New Mexico, USA

[@brendanmchugh2789]

thank you Steph and Celtic Worship. you have all been a real blessing for me since finding you on the inter-face-tube. my thanks and God's blessings to you all.

[@brianchapman7721]

James 4:10 I appreciate your dedication to YHWH the LORD. I am thankful for the using of your gifts for God's glory. Stay humble. HE will lift you up. Peace. Respectfully, Brian Chapman

[@leonita2252]

Praise the Lord, thank u Steph, God bless you, love from Indonesia❤😇

[@charlesrussell8939]

Thanks for this brother! I saw this and saved it for the drive home, it's dark and I'm worshiping all the way! ! Greetings from Texas! May God Bless your ministry so you can continue to bless others!

[@danniroan6118]

This is so often my playlist while I'm writing. What a blessing.

[@cckrull8147]

Fellowshipping with you from Terlingua TX! We are one in Christ no matter where our location! Praise the Lord for your ministry and Christ, our Lord and Savior!

[@sietskeveenhuizen4988]

Bless you fore the music from the nederlands

[@teharman67]

So happy to have found Celtic Worship on KZbin. Such a blessing to hear Christ-centered worship songs being performed by wonderful musicians! Thank you!

[@MelodyeMcHone]

What a blessing to come upon your music!! Listening from New Port Richey, Florida

[@lauragold7099]

Starting my praise with this today. Thank you! 🇨🇦😊

[@karenwilson9471]

Greetings from Glasgow, Kentucky! So thankful I was led to you on KZbin. You all are such a blessing. Lord bless you.

[@mushthatzme]

Thank you steph, Sat tuning in near Pitlochry Scotland. Stay safe bud. Steve.

[@annonymous4122]

Just discovered you and your amazing music. Thank you! Simply beautiful.

[@carmentartaglia7133]

Love these old Apostolic songs. Praise God for sharing your testimony.

[@clairejennavieve123]

Love to worship with your music; it really touches me.

[@russellmartin6140]

Steph another great session in God’s worship thru the blessing of your talent in music, from Brisbane Australia thanks

[@danwu2718]

Your exceptional gift for speaking, singing, guitaring n ministering in your recital virtually

[@walterrusty65]

Santa Clarita California 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽😊😊😊

[@carolbittle6146]

Absolutely amazing feel so much closer to God through your worship music. Thank you so much for your ministry through song. You are an amazing person so inspiring. God bless you🙏❤️

[@freddiejvr]

"I saw the light" what a song!!! Amen

[@francineromagnoli4315]

HOW GREAT THOU ART! ❤️ Greetings from the USA, New York. Blessings to you and all for making this available to us! It's an honor to Worship together especially during these times, very encouraging! PRAISE TO JESUS our LORD AND SAVIOR!

[@danwu2718]

Amazing Love & amazing grace! Great rendition

[@heiro3201]

Amen! Great is the Lord Jesus!

[@RoberttheFox0001]

I've been listening for a few weeks. Thank You brother.

[@rizpahjael1]

Oh so, so beautiful. Love to hear the hymns I grew up with. Your rendition, along with your voice/accent are such a powerful addition. (In contrast, we always sang a capella in my teeny church in the mountains of Colorado.) Thank you for sharing your gifts and talents with us. Blessings from the Pacific Northwest. 🌲🙏🌲

[@judeskin]

Amazing! I hear your voice and immediately feel at peace. Thank you.

[@bseaingu]

Thank you, Steph. Listening in Phoenix, Arizona. I needed to be reminded of His love for me today.

[@gretaedmonds8768]

Thank you. It beautiful. So lovely to worship with you. From Upstate New York 💚

[@dustincrump1758]

Thank you so much for this. From Goshen, Indiana USA.

[@jaynebuley3105]

Thank you for your beautiful music,love from Spottsville,KY...USA

[@winniekutchukian2163]

Your worshipful music fills my soul from Castleton-on-Hudson, New York.