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Outlast It!

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  “The LORD delivered you into my hands today, but I would not lay a hand on the LORD’s anointed. As surely as I valued your life today, so may the LORD value my life and deliver me from all trouble.” 1 Samuel 26:23–24, NIV Outlast It Sometimes the way you overcome a difficulty is to outlast it. For years, Saul was trying to kill David, who lived on the run, hiding and surviving in the wilderness, doing the right thing when it was hard. David had two opportunities to take Saul’s life, but he wouldn’t touch Saul because he knew God had anointed Saul. He let God be his vindicator and didn’t take matters into his own hands. Thirteen years after David was anointed by Samuel, Saul was killed in battle and David was made king. What took him to the throne wasn’t defeating Saul; it was the miracle of endurance. God sustained him. But when we’re in the middle of the difficulty, it can be hard to see. Saul is still making your life miserable. The sickness hasn’t improved. Your child is still...
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Are You Focused on the Son?

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  Are You Focused on the Son? Scripture: Psalm 16:8, NIV “ I keep my eyes always on the Lord. With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken. ” (Psalm 16:8, NIV) When you drive a vehicle, you keep your eyes focused on the road. Pilots of aircraft keep their eyes focused on their instrument panels, particularly in inclement weather. Focus is such a critical factor as we navigate through life. If we focus on the wrong values, we will crash. But, like the Psalmist, when we keep our eyes on the Lord, we will not be shaken. For the practitioner of KingdomNomics,  Christ  is the goal of life—pleasing him, doing his will, being transformed into his likeness, and ultimately, being with him in heaven in a glorified state. “ Lord, you alone are my portion and my cup; you make my lot secure ” (Psalm 16:5, NIV). Have you ever held a penny close to your eye and tried to gaze heavenward? The penny blocks out the sun. In the same manner, when we get consumed with the minutia of life, o...
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ISAIAH 55:1-13!

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  Isaiah 55:1–13: The LORD promises nourishment, mercy, and forgiveness to the exiles in Babylon. The image of a banquet describes God’s lasting covenant with the people. God’s “word” (verses 10–11) has the power to create and save, and will bring the people out of exile to a land restored. Today’s Key Verse: Isaiah 55:6 GNT Turn to the LORD and pray to him, now that he is near. Read 55 The Lord says, “Come, everyone who is thirsty— here is water! Come, you that have no money— buy grain and eat! Come! Buy wine and milk— it will cost you nothing! 2  Why spend money on what does not satisfy? Why spend your wages and still be hungry? Listen to me and do what I say, and you will enjoy the best food of all. 3  “Listen now, my people, and come to me; come to me, and you will have life! I will make a lasting covenant with you and give you the blessings I promised to David. 4  I made him a leader and commander of nations, and through him I showed them my power. 5  ...
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Skate Towards the Puck!

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  Skate Toward the Puck Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:10, NIV “ For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each of us may receive what is due us for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad. ” (2 Corinthians 5:10, NIV) Wayne Gretzky, the famous hockey player, reportedly advised, “Skate to where the puck will be.” For the successful athlete, it is important to anticipate your opponent’s next move. Timing is critical; a split second can give a major advantage for scoring a goal. Failure to anticipate can mean the difference between victory and defeat. We can apply Gretzky’s advice to our spiritual life. Sooner or later, our “time bubble” will pop and we will face eternity. It is inevitable, regardless of what the world says. “ Just as people are destined to die once, and after that to face judgment ” (Hebrews 9:27, NIV). It behooves us to anticipate this reality and skate accordingly. Fortunately, believers have a guaranteed salvation in Jesus Chris...
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Isaiah 2:1-5!

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  Introduction Isaiah 2:1–5: In today’s reading, Isaiah presents a vision of the future Jerusalem. All the nations are drawn to the holy city to hear and obey God’s teaching. God reconciles the nations with each other and establishes them in everlasting peace. Today’s Key Verse: Isaiah 2:3b GNT He will teach us what he wants us to do; we will walk in the paths he has chosen. Read 2 Here is the message which God gave to Isaiah son of Amoz about Judah and Jerusalem: 2  In days to come the mountain where the Temple stands will be the highest one of all, towering above all the hills. Many nations will come streaming to it, 3      and their people will say, “Let us go up the hill of the Lord, to the Temple of Israel’s God. He will teach us what he wants us to do; we will walk in the paths he has chosen. For the Lord’s teaching comes from Jerusalem; from Zion he speaks to his people.” 4  He will settle disputes among great nations. They will hammer...
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The Reward Factor!

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  The Reward Factor Scripture: Revelation 22:12–13, NIV “Look, I am coming soon! My reward is with me, and I will give to each person according to what they have done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End. ” (Revelation 22:12-13, NIV) Jesus Christ is coming back to this world soon! Unfortunately, most people give no thought to the certainty of his return. But for  KingdomNomics thinkers , this passage is the MAJOR motivating factor in life. Jesus Christ is not only coming back, but he is bringing his reward with him. He is going to give to each person according to what he or she has done in this world. “ For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ ” (1 Corinthians 3:11, NIV). “ If what has been built survives, the builder will receive a reward. If it is burned up, the builder will suffer loss but yet will be saved—even though only as one escaping through the flames ” (1 Corinthians 3:14–15,...
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Into the Fullness of Your Purpose!

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  When all the elders of Israel had come to King David at Hebron, the king made a covenant with them at Hebron before the LORD, and they anointed David king over Israel. 2 Samuel 5:3, NIV Into the Fullness of Your Purpose At thirty-seven years old, seven years after David was anointed to be the king of Judah and twenty years after he was first anointed by Samuel to become the next king of Israel, the elders of Israel anointed him king over all of Israel, over all twelve tribes. So why this third anointing? The first two were necessary to bring him to this point, but God knew with this new assignment, with greater responsibility and challenges, David would need a fresh anointing. This third anointing was his most powerful anointing, which brought him into the fullness of his purpose. At every season in your life, when you’re going to step up to a new level, when you need more wisdom, more strength, more protection, God will be right there with a fresh anointing, with fresh ideas, fr...
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