Posts

Tell of the Decree of the Lord!

By
Image
  Tell of the Decree of the Lord “I will surely tell of the decree of the Lord: He said to Me, “You are My Son, today I have begotten You.”” —Psalm 2:7 Psalm 2 is a Messianic psalm that gives us sight into both David’s (the psalm’s author) and Messiah Jesus’ heart. And what do we see? The resolve to “tell of the decree of the Lord”—to be bold witnesses for HaShem in the earth. Psalm 19 tells us that the heavens and earth declare the glory of God, that they give forth speech. What words are they declaring? The stars above, the moon, the sun, and the seas—they’re all screaming out, “God is glorious! God is beautiful! God is alive and He is wonderful and good!” You and I have been created to make His decrees known in the world as well. There’s no such thing as a silent believer, because when someone is passionately in love with God, His praise is going to just come out of their life as if by osmosis. They won’t be able to stop it because it’s naturally who they are. Don’t let the enem...
Post a Comment
Read more

The Growth Factor!

By
Image
  The Growth Factor Memorize and Meditate “ Like newborn babies, you must crave pure spiritual milk so that you will grow into a full experience of salvation. Cry out for this nourishment… ” (1 Peter 2:2, NLT) “… so as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God. ” (Colossians 1:10) “ Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ. ” (Ephesians 4:15) Soak your Heart We are like a seed planted in the soil. The seed’s purpose is to grow and multiply into something much greater than itself. It has to die and germinate before it can grow. God’s goal is to grow us into the likeness of Christ. He wants to equip us for helping to build the church—the body of Christ—with the gifts he has given us. This is why he continually reminds us to cry out for the nourishment of his Word. Only his Word, through the work of the Holy Spirit, can make us gr...
Post a Comment
Read more

Let Him Bring It Into The Light!

By
Image
  Let Him Bring It Into the Light “Search me, O God, and know my heart; try me and know my anxious thoughts; and see if there be any hurtful way in me, and lead me in the everlasting way.” —Psalm 139:23–24 After Adam and Eve sinned against God in the garden, they ran and hid from Him. Sometimes in our fallen human nature we do the same thing. But the psalmist’s words in today’s verse teach us to do the opposite. He trusted in HaShem’s love for him and put himself in a position of humility and said to the Lord, “I don’t know myself, but You do. Search me and know me. Let me know if there’s any impure way in me.” Instead of running, the psalmist put himself in the light of God’s presence and said, “Lord, if there’s something wrong in me, show me what it is because I want to live a pure life before You. Forgive me and cleanse me.” I wonder, Are you and I doing that in our lives? We don’t have to be afraid of God because He already knows everything about us. He already knows what’s goi...
Post a Comment
Read more

God Does Respond!

By
Image
  God Does Respond! Memorize and Meditate “ Then he said, ‘Don’t be afraid, Daniel. Since the first day you began to pray for understanding and to humble yourself before your God, your request has been heard in heaven. I have come in answer to your prayer. ’” (Daniel 10:12) Soak your Heart If we would take time to follow the example of Daniel, we would place ourselves in a position where God can and will answer our prayers. This is truly a secret of the kingdom. Daniel was a student; he practiced soaking his heart in the Word of God and he continually sought God’s counsel. Position and wealth did not separate him from his relationship with God. Instead, he humbled himself under the mighty hand of God, believing and knowing God would act in his way and time. God honored that trust and acquainted Daniel with his ways. Sow to the Spirit As I memorize and meditate on this verse, Father, I crave understanding so I can bring my life into conformance with your will. I humble myself before...
Post a Comment
Read more

Sow to the Spirit!

By
Image
  Sow to the Spirit “For the mind set on the flesh is death, but the mind set on the Spirit is life and peace.” —Romans 8:6 The apostle Paul wrote in Romans 6:23 that “the wages of sin is death,” and in Galatians 6:8, “The one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life.” In the age we’re living in, many are accustomed to doing what gives them instant gratification. But if we sow to the flesh and pursue the things that give us immediate satisfaction, we’re going to end up dying for it and reaping destruction. You see, God’s way is harder than the devil’s way. Living above the lust of the flesh takes discipline and power. We have to think long-term, because if we don’t, we’ll find ourselves doing things impulsively that make us feel good for an instant but leave us with nothing but emptiness and sorrow. Think of all the lives that have been ruined because the person did something they though...
Post a Comment
Read more

God Delivers the Righteous!

By
Image
  God Delivers the Righteous Memorize and Meditate “ So you see, the Lord knows how to rescue godly people from their trials, even while keeping the wicked under punishment until the day of final judgment. ” (2 Peter 2:9) Soak your Heart This interesting passage comes after Peter’s account of how the Lord delivered Noah and Lot from what would appear to be impossible circumstances. Both lived in “evil times,” with their respective peer groups living lives totally inconsistent with the plan of God for mankind. However, God delivered each of them, with their families, in his way and timing. Noah had a close walk with the Lord and he obeyed the Lord’s instructions regarding building the ark. Then, in God’s timing, Noah moved his family and the animals into the ark. God shut the door, releasing the waters from the deep that flooded the earth. Righteous Lot was delivered when God sent angelic messengers to take him and his family out of the city before he sent fire and brimstone from he...
Post a Comment
Read more

Philippians 4:10-23

By
Image
  Introduction Philippians 4:10–23: Paul concludes the letter by thanking the Philippians for all the help they have given him. Today’s Key Verse: Philippians 4:13 GNT I have the strength to face all conditions by the power that Christ gives me. Read 10  In my life in union with the Lord it is a great joy to me that after so long a time you once more had the chance of showing that you care for me. I don't mean that you had stopped caring for me—you just had no chance to show it.  11  And I am not saying this because I feel neglected, for I have learned to be satisfied with what I have.  12  I know what it is to be in need and what it is to have more than enough. I have learned this secret, so that anywhere, at any time, I am content, whether I am full or hungry, whether I have too much or too little.  13  I have the strength to face all conditions by the power that Christ gives me. 14  But it was very good of you to help me in my troubles....
Post a Comment
Read more