SCRIPTURE
Isaiah 30:8
Go now, write it on a tablet for them, inscribe it on a scroll, that for the days to come it may be an everlasting witness.
OBSERVATION
There is only one Holy Scriptures and the Bible was written by God through men that he chose. He wrote it down for us. There is power whenever we record something on paper. If it is a contract with another person, we are responsible for the agreement. If it is a diary, we are reminded of what has gone on. If it’s a journal entry those who read it will know what God has been doing in your life.
APPLICATION
You will benefit greatly if you take time to journal your thoughts and encounters with God on a daily basis. It will be a witness to others and a remembrance for you.
PRAYER
O God, help me with those disciplines that will help me grow in you
Friday, July 17, 2009
Thursday, July 16, 2009
He Isn't Silent
SCRIPTURE
Job 33:15 In a dream, in a vision of the night, when deep sleep falls upon men, in slumbers upon the bed;16 Then he opens the ears of men, and seals their instruction,
OBSERVATION
God guides us even when we are asleep. When we face major decisions and face a myriad of distractions it is good to know that God will find a way to communicate. Often it is when things quiet down and we are still before God that He begins to talk. The Bible says: Stand still and know that I am God.
APPLICATION
Are you willing to trust God to provide you with guidance and direction while you are sound asleep? He can speak in dreams, visions, when we are awake or when we are asleep. When you have a major decision to make, maybe you ought to sleep on it!
PRAYER
As we sleep and slumber, Please watch over our ways O God.
Job 33:15 In a dream, in a vision of the night, when deep sleep falls upon men, in slumbers upon the bed;16 Then he opens the ears of men, and seals their instruction,
OBSERVATION
God guides us even when we are asleep. When we face major decisions and face a myriad of distractions it is good to know that God will find a way to communicate. Often it is when things quiet down and we are still before God that He begins to talk. The Bible says: Stand still and know that I am God.
APPLICATION
Are you willing to trust God to provide you with guidance and direction while you are sound asleep? He can speak in dreams, visions, when we are awake or when we are asleep. When you have a major decision to make, maybe you ought to sleep on it!
PRAYER
As we sleep and slumber, Please watch over our ways O God.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
You Lose
SCRIPTURE
Rom. 16:20 ¶ The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. ¶ The grace of our Lord Jesus be with you.
OBSERVATION
The two key words here are: Crush and Shortly. One tells us how thoroughly powerless our enemy has been made since his defeat at the Cross and the other word indicates that we do not have long to wait.
In the original Great text, the word translated CRUSH is a verb meaning to shatter; to pulverize, break in pieces or pulverize. The enemy is no match for our God.
APPLICATION
What a great promise God has given us. The enemy will ultimately be defeated and it will take place SHORTLY. This word in the original meant ‘as soon as possible.’ If you are in the midst of warfare, be encouraged today. SOON, God will defeat your opponent. Keep seeking God because He is working in the dark and will bring all things to the Light.
PRAYER
Lord, I rejoice in your power today and your love toward us. Strengthen us to day to stand against the enemy, knowing that you are reigning over our enemy even though he is ruling in this season of time.
Rom. 16:20 ¶ The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. ¶ The grace of our Lord Jesus be with you.
OBSERVATION
The two key words here are: Crush and Shortly. One tells us how thoroughly powerless our enemy has been made since his defeat at the Cross and the other word indicates that we do not have long to wait.
In the original Great text, the word translated CRUSH is a verb meaning to shatter; to pulverize, break in pieces or pulverize. The enemy is no match for our God.
APPLICATION
What a great promise God has given us. The enemy will ultimately be defeated and it will take place SHORTLY. This word in the original meant ‘as soon as possible.’ If you are in the midst of warfare, be encouraged today. SOON, God will defeat your opponent. Keep seeking God because He is working in the dark and will bring all things to the Light.
PRAYER
Lord, I rejoice in your power today and your love toward us. Strengthen us to day to stand against the enemy, knowing that you are reigning over our enemy even though he is ruling in this season of time.
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Sweet Dreams
SCRIPTURE
Psalms. 126:1 ¶ When the LORD brought back the captives to Zion, we were like men who dreamed.
OBSERVATION
One sign that reveals God has set a person free is that they are able to dream and hope for a bright future. We all have dreams and so does God. His dreams have your best interest in mind. Listen to His words in Jeremiah. 29:11, “For I know the plans (dreams) I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans (dreams) to prosper you and not to harm you, plans (dreams) to give you hope and a future.”
APPLICATION
Many times we find ourselves pursuing dreams that don’t involve God. Too often it is what we want for ourselves and not what God wants for us. Maybe that’s why so many dreams have been shattered. It’s good to have dreams but we must discover God’s dream for us. Our dreams will often turn into a nightmare but His dreams for us will turn the night into day.
PRAYER
Lord shows me the dream you have for me.
Psalms. 126:1 ¶ When the LORD brought back the captives to Zion, we were like men who dreamed.
OBSERVATION
One sign that reveals God has set a person free is that they are able to dream and hope for a bright future. We all have dreams and so does God. His dreams have your best interest in mind. Listen to His words in Jeremiah. 29:11, “For I know the plans (dreams) I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans (dreams) to prosper you and not to harm you, plans (dreams) to give you hope and a future.”
APPLICATION
Many times we find ourselves pursuing dreams that don’t involve God. Too often it is what we want for ourselves and not what God wants for us. Maybe that’s why so many dreams have been shattered. It’s good to have dreams but we must discover God’s dream for us. Our dreams will often turn into a nightmare but His dreams for us will turn the night into day.
PRAYER
Lord shows me the dream you have for me.
Monday, July 13, 2009
I AM
SCRIPTURE
Ex. 3:14 ¶ God said to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM. This is what you are to say to the Israelites: ‘I AM has sent me to you.’” NIV
OBSERVATION
God had just spoken to Moses and told him that He was going to use him to deliver Israel from the oppression of the Egyptians. Moses was surprised and even shocked because this seemed impossible. To this proposal, Moses, asked: Who am I that you should send me? God didn’t answer that question but did introduce Himself as the great “I AM” He was trying to convey to Moses that the important thing isn’t who man is are but who God is that counts.
APPLICATION
The mission doesn’t depend upon who man is or what man can do. It depends upon the zeal of the Lord and His strength. (Isaiah 9:7) God is calling you and me to help people who are in need of deliverance. You may say that I AM not ready or I AM not educated enough or I AM not qualified in some other way but remember it is not who you are but who He “IS” that counts. He is all you need. Availability is more important than your ability.
PRAYER
Lord, lead to my divine appointment and show me how to help that person in need.
Ex. 3:14 ¶ God said to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM. This is what you are to say to the Israelites: ‘I AM has sent me to you.’” NIV
OBSERVATION
God had just spoken to Moses and told him that He was going to use him to deliver Israel from the oppression of the Egyptians. Moses was surprised and even shocked because this seemed impossible. To this proposal, Moses, asked: Who am I that you should send me? God didn’t answer that question but did introduce Himself as the great “I AM” He was trying to convey to Moses that the important thing isn’t who man is are but who God is that counts.
APPLICATION
The mission doesn’t depend upon who man is or what man can do. It depends upon the zeal of the Lord and His strength. (Isaiah 9:7) God is calling you and me to help people who are in need of deliverance. You may say that I AM not ready or I AM not educated enough or I AM not qualified in some other way but remember it is not who you are but who He “IS” that counts. He is all you need. Availability is more important than your ability.
PRAYER
Lord, lead to my divine appointment and show me how to help that person in need.
Friday, July 10, 2009
SCRIPTURE
Hebrews 7:26-27
26 Such a high priest meets our need—one who is holy, blameless, pure, set apart from sinners, exalted above the heavens.
27 Unlike the other high priests, he does not need to offer sacrifices day after day, first for his own sins, and then for the sins of the people. He sacrificed for their sins once for all when he offered himself.
OBSERVATION
Jesus is the Ultimate High Priest. Because He never dies, He is always in the office of the High Priest. Because He is perfect, He does not need to offer sacrifices for His own sin like a normal priest would, neither does He have to offer sacrifices for us continually because once was enough!
APPLICATION
We must remember that Jesus' PAID it all and that He is ENOUGH for us! Yesterday's failures, today's foibles and tomorrows disappointments — all of them are covered in the Blood of Christ.
PRAYER
Thank you Jesus for being the Ultimate Priest!
Hebrews 7:26-27
26 Such a high priest meets our need—one who is holy, blameless, pure, set apart from sinners, exalted above the heavens.
27 Unlike the other high priests, he does not need to offer sacrifices day after day, first for his own sins, and then for the sins of the people. He sacrificed for their sins once for all when he offered himself.
OBSERVATION
Jesus is the Ultimate High Priest. Because He never dies, He is always in the office of the High Priest. Because He is perfect, He does not need to offer sacrifices for His own sin like a normal priest would, neither does He have to offer sacrifices for us continually because once was enough!
APPLICATION
We must remember that Jesus' PAID it all and that He is ENOUGH for us! Yesterday's failures, today's foibles and tomorrows disappointments — all of them are covered in the Blood of Christ.
PRAYER
Thank you Jesus for being the Ultimate Priest!
Thursday, July 9, 2009
The Challenge to Keep Growing
SCRIPTURE
Hebrews 6:1
Therefore let us leave the elementary teachings about Christ and go on to maturity
OBSERVATION
There is a tendency within all of us to stop growing and to rely instead on things we have already learned.
APPLICATION
God wants us to continue to grow. Growing means continuing to stretch and expand. Many times it means being uncomfortable. But it always means that we continue to learn new things about God. It's easy to stagnate, it's not so easy to grow! Spiritual growth takes a sustained effort. It takes a decision coupled with a day-by-day walking it out.
PRAYER
Lord, help me not to rely on yesterday's bread, but to continue to get fresh bread from Your Hand every single day. Amen!
Hebrews 6:1
Therefore let us leave the elementary teachings about Christ and go on to maturity
OBSERVATION
There is a tendency within all of us to stop growing and to rely instead on things we have already learned.
APPLICATION
God wants us to continue to grow. Growing means continuing to stretch and expand. Many times it means being uncomfortable. But it always means that we continue to learn new things about God. It's easy to stagnate, it's not so easy to grow! Spiritual growth takes a sustained effort. It takes a decision coupled with a day-by-day walking it out.
PRAYER
Lord, help me not to rely on yesterday's bread, but to continue to get fresh bread from Your Hand every single day. Amen!
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