SCRIPTURE
Hebrews 10:32
Think back on those early days when you first learned about Christ. Remember how you remained faithful even though it meant terrible suffering.
OBSERVATION
I must remember that first spark of my first love and Father. He will never leave me nor forsake me.
APPLICATION
This scripture reminds me not only to keep my faith but that I am never alone.
PRAYER
Heavenly Father, help me to remember that first spark of my first love no matter the situation or the circumstance. You are the arms that hold me; the peace that comforts me.
Sharon Burns
Choir Member, Section Leader (Soprano)
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Saturday, July 12, 2008
SCRIPTURE
Hebrews 9:15
For this reason Christ is the mediator of a new covenant, that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance - now that he has died as a ransom to set them free from the sins committed under the first covenant.
OBSERVATION
Thank you Jesus! We were "CALLED" by our sovereign Lord to receive his eternal inheritance, but in order to receive this "Inheritance", not only did there have to be a Covenant, or "Will", written up, but the one the will was written for had to die in order for it to take effect.
Jesus died so we could experience this blessing. But there are conditions to receiving it. The most important thing we must do to our inheritance is to have a HEART connection with Jesus, not just lip service and occasional good deeds. Like any will that is written for a worldly family, there are conditions that have to be met before the heirs to that will can receive anything. The same is true for receiving God's Inheritance. God is the one who sets the rules, but we have to make the decision whether will receive it or not. If we accept it, then we will obey God's commands and adopt his ways as our ways, deny ourselves, take up our cross and follow him daily. We reject it by being disobedient and unfaithful to God.
APPLICATION
Jesus didn't die so we could go on living lives as we did before we knew him. Our hearts have changed and they changed because of his glory. He wants to have a relationship with us. If we would just surrender our hearts to his calling, then we would begin to experience freedom from our sins, and the hope of his calling. Daily come to him and experience his salvation from the bondages of life and get to know your Daddy.
PRAYER
Father God, We know what your word says about how we know those who are in Christ Jesus, and that is by their fruit. Help us to see, oh God, every waking moment of every day living in your spirit. Are we full of Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, and Self control? If not, Lord please quicken us to submit to your calling so we too can rest in your eternal inheritance.
Laura Stewart
Choir Member (Soprano)
Hebrews 9:15
For this reason Christ is the mediator of a new covenant, that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance - now that he has died as a ransom to set them free from the sins committed under the first covenant.
OBSERVATION
Thank you Jesus! We were "CALLED" by our sovereign Lord to receive his eternal inheritance, but in order to receive this "Inheritance", not only did there have to be a Covenant, or "Will", written up, but the one the will was written for had to die in order for it to take effect.
Jesus died so we could experience this blessing. But there are conditions to receiving it. The most important thing we must do to our inheritance is to have a HEART connection with Jesus, not just lip service and occasional good deeds. Like any will that is written for a worldly family, there are conditions that have to be met before the heirs to that will can receive anything. The same is true for receiving God's Inheritance. God is the one who sets the rules, but we have to make the decision whether will receive it or not. If we accept it, then we will obey God's commands and adopt his ways as our ways, deny ourselves, take up our cross and follow him daily. We reject it by being disobedient and unfaithful to God.
APPLICATION
Jesus didn't die so we could go on living lives as we did before we knew him. Our hearts have changed and they changed because of his glory. He wants to have a relationship with us. If we would just surrender our hearts to his calling, then we would begin to experience freedom from our sins, and the hope of his calling. Daily come to him and experience his salvation from the bondages of life and get to know your Daddy.
PRAYER
Father God, We know what your word says about how we know those who are in Christ Jesus, and that is by their fruit. Help us to see, oh God, every waking moment of every day living in your spirit. Are we full of Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, and Self control? If not, Lord please quicken us to submit to your calling so we too can rest in your eternal inheritance.
Laura Stewart
Choir Member (Soprano)
Friday, July 11, 2008
SCRIPTURE
Hebrews 8:10
"This is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after that time, declares the Lord. I will put my laws in their minds and write them on their hearts. I will be their God, and they will be my people."
OBSERVATION
I am thankful that When God made this covenant with believers, His laws were written on our hearts. Therefore we have knowledge of the laws so we are obedient to His word so we can come before God as His people.
APPLICATION
Daily I need to keep my lifeline connected to God and be in His word and in prayer to honor the covenant He has made with me.
PRAYER
Lord help me to be the man that you have called me to be, and to honor the blood that Christ shed for me. Your covenant is written on my heart, and I pray that with this covenant I can help others to understand who You are and the gift You gave us on Calvary. Thank You for the gift of Love, May those who don't know You begin to understand who You are and experience the gift of salvation.
Pat Stewart
Choir Member (Tenor)
Hebrews 8:10
"This is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after that time, declares the Lord. I will put my laws in their minds and write them on their hearts. I will be their God, and they will be my people."
OBSERVATION
I am thankful that When God made this covenant with believers, His laws were written on our hearts. Therefore we have knowledge of the laws so we are obedient to His word so we can come before God as His people.
APPLICATION
Daily I need to keep my lifeline connected to God and be in His word and in prayer to honor the covenant He has made with me.
PRAYER
Lord help me to be the man that you have called me to be, and to honor the blood that Christ shed for me. Your covenant is written on my heart, and I pray that with this covenant I can help others to understand who You are and the gift You gave us on Calvary. Thank You for the gift of Love, May those who don't know You begin to understand who You are and experience the gift of salvation.
Pat Stewart
Choir Member (Tenor)
Thursday, July 10, 2008
SCRIPTURE
2 Chronicles 26:16-18 (The Message)
But then the strength and success went to his head. Arrogant and proud, he fell. One day, contemptuous of GOD, he walked into The Temple of GOD like he owned it and took over, burning incense on the Incense Altar. The priest Azariah, backed up by eighty brave priests of GOD, tried to prevent him. They confronted Uzziah: "You must not, you cannot do this, Uzziah—only the Aaronite priests, especially consecrated for the work, are permitted to burn incense. Get out of God's Temple; you are unfaithful and a disgrace!"
OBSERVATION
When we are given power or wealth, our pride can lead to corruption and we look down on others, even God.
APPLICATION
We need to realize everything we have has been given from God for His glory.
PRAYER
Lord Help me to realize that everything I have comes from you and that you have all the authority. May I always be grateful for what you have given me and may I use it in a way that is pleasing to you.
Val Cooper
Choir Member (Alto)
2 Chronicles 26:16-18 (The Message)
But then the strength and success went to his head. Arrogant and proud, he fell. One day, contemptuous of GOD, he walked into The Temple of GOD like he owned it and took over, burning incense on the Incense Altar. The priest Azariah, backed up by eighty brave priests of GOD, tried to prevent him. They confronted Uzziah: "You must not, you cannot do this, Uzziah—only the Aaronite priests, especially consecrated for the work, are permitted to burn incense. Get out of God's Temple; you are unfaithful and a disgrace!"
OBSERVATION
When we are given power or wealth, our pride can lead to corruption and we look down on others, even God.
APPLICATION
We need to realize everything we have has been given from God for His glory.
PRAYER
Lord Help me to realize that everything I have comes from you and that you have all the authority. May I always be grateful for what you have given me and may I use it in a way that is pleasing to you.
Val Cooper
Choir Member (Alto)
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
SCRIPTURE
Hebrews 6:1 – So let us stop going over the basic teachings about Christ again and again. Let us go on instead and mature in our understanding. Surely we don’t need to start again with the fundamental importance of repenting from evil deeds and placing our faith in God.
OBSERVATION
In the board game of "Aggravation", when your opponent knocks you out of the game, you have to go to the beginning and start again. I am thankful that God simply wants me to pick myself up when I am knocked down and keep moving forward.
APPLICATION
Today is a brand new day with all new adventures and challenges on my road to mature understanding. No need to live in the past.
PRAYER
Lord, help me to move forward today in the direction you have called me to go!! Lord, help me to be all that you want me to be. Wow, I feel the load being lifted already. Thank you, Lord.
LeeAnn Hull
Choir Member (Alto)
Hebrews 6:1 – So let us stop going over the basic teachings about Christ again and again. Let us go on instead and mature in our understanding. Surely we don’t need to start again with the fundamental importance of repenting from evil deeds and placing our faith in God.
OBSERVATION
In the board game of "Aggravation", when your opponent knocks you out of the game, you have to go to the beginning and start again. I am thankful that God simply wants me to pick myself up when I am knocked down and keep moving forward.
APPLICATION
Today is a brand new day with all new adventures and challenges on my road to mature understanding. No need to live in the past.
PRAYER
Lord, help me to move forward today in the direction you have called me to go!! Lord, help me to be all that you want me to be. Wow, I feel the load being lifted already. Thank you, Lord.
LeeAnn Hull
Choir Member (Alto)
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
SCRIPTURE
Hebrews 6:13, 14
Anyone who lives on milk, being still an infant, is not acquainted with the teaching about righteousness. But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish good from evil.
OBSERVATION
I am so thankful that through walking with God, my heart is tugged on by God. As an infant Christian I was not sure between good and evil. As time with God continues, so does my understanding of the Christian life. God will speak to me through my conscious and that is a great thing. My understanding of God and His word has grown and I enjoy the meat.
APPLICATION
I just went to Promise Keepers a few days ago, I was challenged and convicted not to settle for being a (Good Christian). Instead be a Sold Out Man of God in every part and every area of my life. (Grow Up and Eat from God’s Menu!!)
PRAYER
Lord, thank you for the sour stomach you gave me from staying on the infant milk too long. As I continue to eat from your menu I pray my whole body, mind and spirit will line up with your will. In Jesus name Amen.
Gene Hull
Choir Member (Tenor)
Hebrews 6:13, 14
Anyone who lives on milk, being still an infant, is not acquainted with the teaching about righteousness. But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish good from evil.
OBSERVATION
I am so thankful that through walking with God, my heart is tugged on by God. As an infant Christian I was not sure between good and evil. As time with God continues, so does my understanding of the Christian life. God will speak to me through my conscious and that is a great thing. My understanding of God and His word has grown and I enjoy the meat.
APPLICATION
I just went to Promise Keepers a few days ago, I was challenged and convicted not to settle for being a (Good Christian). Instead be a Sold Out Man of God in every part and every area of my life. (Grow Up and Eat from God’s Menu!!)
PRAYER
Lord, thank you for the sour stomach you gave me from staying on the infant milk too long. As I continue to eat from your menu I pray my whole body, mind and spirit will line up with your will. In Jesus name Amen.
Gene Hull
Choir Member (Tenor)
Monday, July 7, 2008
SCRIPTURE
Titus 2:12 (New Living Translation)
And we are instructed to turn from godless living and sinful pleasures. We should live in this evil world with wisdom, righteousness, and devotion to God
OBSERVATION
Is God pleased with me? Is He proud of me? Does my heart match my life(my lustful nature) or am I no more than a present day "Pharisee"? Sobering questions and eternal bondage for the weak of mind and the ignorant for change. The word "instructed" is saying "God disciplining us." The only way we can come even close to living in righteousness (Godly) is to submit to the righteous(God). We are called to live in this world and it's god, in my God's conditions as righteous as His Son did. We are not called to try and change the world but to change our understanding of our hearts and lives.
APPLICATION
I need to understand more! More about who I am and who I am called to be. At first this may seem to be a pretty deep study, but God calls us to be the "image of Christ". Well now, this breaks it down for me into a simpler way to think. All I have to do is read the book of "instruction", my Bible, and compare it to my life, over and over and over again. The only way for me to truly change to living in righteousness is to take a sober look and understand who I am in Christ and who I am in the world. As I open my heart (life) to the Holy Spirit and leave it open for Him, I will be discipled by God.
PRAYER
Holy Spirit fill my thoughts from my heart where you dwell. Instruct me the ways of righteousness so I may live a life that is pleasing to God.
Cullen Cooper
Choir Member (Tenor), Church Elder
Titus 2:12 (New Living Translation)
And we are instructed to turn from godless living and sinful pleasures. We should live in this evil world with wisdom, righteousness, and devotion to God
OBSERVATION
Is God pleased with me? Is He proud of me? Does my heart match my life(my lustful nature) or am I no more than a present day "Pharisee"? Sobering questions and eternal bondage for the weak of mind and the ignorant for change. The word "instructed" is saying "God disciplining us." The only way we can come even close to living in righteousness (Godly) is to submit to the righteous(God). We are called to live in this world and it's god, in my God's conditions as righteous as His Son did. We are not called to try and change the world but to change our understanding of our hearts and lives.
APPLICATION
I need to understand more! More about who I am and who I am called to be. At first this may seem to be a pretty deep study, but God calls us to be the "image of Christ". Well now, this breaks it down for me into a simpler way to think. All I have to do is read the book of "instruction", my Bible, and compare it to my life, over and over and over again. The only way for me to truly change to living in righteousness is to take a sober look and understand who I am in Christ and who I am in the world. As I open my heart (life) to the Holy Spirit and leave it open for Him, I will be discipled by God.
PRAYER
Holy Spirit fill my thoughts from my heart where you dwell. Instruct me the ways of righteousness so I may live a life that is pleasing to God.
Cullen Cooper
Choir Member (Tenor), Church Elder
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