Scripture
Matthew 18:3 "Assuredly, I say to you, unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven."
Observation
Children are important to God and an example to us. We must have the humbleness of children to come into the kingdom of heaven.
Application
After the events of this last weekend this scripture carries much more weight in my life. It broke my heart to see the life drain out of an innocent young child, but was so comforted by the fact that he was immediately with Christ. In the arms of our Savior. Let me never take these young ones for granted and realize how important they are to God.
Prayer
I ask that you protect each and every child that is represented at Father's House. Not only physically but also spiritually and emotionally. Help us keep a watch over them in every way. To teach them as you would have us to. Thank you Father for the blessing they are.
Nov. 23, 2009
Scripture
Matthew 16:17 Jesus answered and said to him, Blessed are you Simon Bar-Jonah, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven.
Observation
Understanding who Jesus was did not come from Peter's own understanding or anyone else. The Spirit of God revealed it to him. It came from having a relationship with God.
Application
How much of my understanding comes from secular wisdom? How much do I take at face value from other people? How much of it is from only God? I need to seek God for new revelations in my life. I can not depend on just my own understanding or the knowledge that I can gain from other men, even Godly men. Without new revelations I will throw off restraint, at least that is what the scripture tells me.
Prayer
Father, help me to continue to seek your face, to gain understanding from you, to allow your wisdom to permeate my mind. Help me not be satisfied with what I've always known but to learn more from you at all times. Thank you for being there with your promises when we ask.
Matthew 16:17 Jesus answered and said to him, Blessed are you Simon Bar-Jonah, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven.
Observation
Understanding who Jesus was did not come from Peter's own understanding or anyone else. The Spirit of God revealed it to him. It came from having a relationship with God.
Application
How much of my understanding comes from secular wisdom? How much do I take at face value from other people? How much of it is from only God? I need to seek God for new revelations in my life. I can not depend on just my own understanding or the knowledge that I can gain from other men, even Godly men. Without new revelations I will throw off restraint, at least that is what the scripture tells me.
Prayer
Father, help me to continue to seek your face, to gain understanding from you, to allow your wisdom to permeate my mind. Help me not be satisfied with what I've always known but to learn more from you at all times. Thank you for being there with your promises when we ask.
Nov. 19, 2009
Scripture
Matt. 4:22 and immediately they left the boat and their father, and followed Him.
Observation
There was no hesitation when these men heard Jesus direction. They left their comfort zone and the people closest to them and entered into the unknown.
Application
Am I consciencely listening to Christ for direction? When I do hear from Him do I act without pause? How precious is the reward that these disciples had/have for being so obedient. To be there and watch Jesus work miracles in the lives of so many people. To be used so powerfully to start something of eternal significance. Just because they heeded the call of Christ.
Prayer
Father, I want to hear and obey with the same attitude that James and John had. Continue to build my faith and perseverance for your kingdom. Allow me to be a person that has eternal significance.
Matt. 4:22 and immediately they left the boat and their father, and followed Him.
Observation
There was no hesitation when these men heard Jesus direction. They left their comfort zone and the people closest to them and entered into the unknown.
Application
Am I consciencely listening to Christ for direction? When I do hear from Him do I act without pause? How precious is the reward that these disciples had/have for being so obedient. To be there and watch Jesus work miracles in the lives of so many people. To be used so powerfully to start something of eternal significance. Just because they heeded the call of Christ.
Prayer
Father, I want to hear and obey with the same attitude that James and John had. Continue to build my faith and perseverance for your kingdom. Allow me to be a person that has eternal significance.
Nov. 13, 2009
Scripture
Job 42:12 Now the Lord blessed the latter days of Job more than his beginnings;
Observation
God blessed him above all that he had before. Job suffered pain and humiliation but because he did not sin against God both he and his friends were rewarded in the end.
Application
This is the verse I've been waiting for. To know that God is just and righteous. He will always care for us. Our eternal souls are the most important item to God. How we live this life prepares us for our eternal home.
Prayer
May I never doubt you God. Strengthen my faith in you as I read your Word and see your works. Let me be like Job that although he went through the fire he did not sin against you. Amen
Job 42:12 Now the Lord blessed the latter days of Job more than his beginnings;
Observation
God blessed him above all that he had before. Job suffered pain and humiliation but because he did not sin against God both he and his friends were rewarded in the end.
Application
This is the verse I've been waiting for. To know that God is just and righteous. He will always care for us. Our eternal souls are the most important item to God. How we live this life prepares us for our eternal home.
Prayer
May I never doubt you God. Strengthen my faith in you as I read your Word and see your works. Let me be like Job that although he went through the fire he did not sin against you. Amen
Nov. 11, 2009
Scripture
I was glad when they said to me, "Let us go into the house of the Lord."
Observation
There should be happiness when we get to be together within the presence of God.
Application
Sundays are my favorite days. Not only do I get the chance to praise God corporately with my FH family but also the opportunity to just hang with these great people. I don't believe the Word is just describing a church service though. The Bible also tells us "that where 2 or 3 are gathered together in His name He is there also." I believe that the happiness should be evident even when meet down town, in our homes or at work with other believers. The Holy Spirit in each of us longs for the fellowship of other Christians.
Prayer
Bring us together in love and joy. Let our unity be evident to a world that is desperately looking for hope. Allow our joy to be a drawing card to the lost. Amen
I was glad when they said to me, "Let us go into the house of the Lord."
Observation
There should be happiness when we get to be together within the presence of God.
Application
Sundays are my favorite days. Not only do I get the chance to praise God corporately with my FH family but also the opportunity to just hang with these great people. I don't believe the Word is just describing a church service though. The Bible also tells us "that where 2 or 3 are gathered together in His name He is there also." I believe that the happiness should be evident even when meet down town, in our homes or at work with other believers. The Holy Spirit in each of us longs for the fellowship of other Christians.
Prayer
Bring us together in love and joy. Let our unity be evident to a world that is desperately looking for hope. Allow our joy to be a drawing card to the lost. Amen
Nov. 7, 2009
Scripture
Galatians 6:7 Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.
Observation
This is one of my favorite principles of God. Sowing and Reaping. It is an easy concept to understand. Put a few seeds in the ground and receive an entire crop. We see it in nature all the time. Acting on the principle is much harder then understanding the principle.
Application
God has blessed me as I have put this into practice in some areas of my life. He has never failed to give a rich harvest for just a little sowing. I need to find new areas that I can apply this principle to. I know that it will open up harvest opportunities that I never knew existed.
Prayer
Show me the areas of my life that I haven't allowed you into, that I may apply your principles to. I know the harvest is great and that only workers are needed. Let me be one of the workers. Amen
Galatians 6:7 Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.
Observation
This is one of my favorite principles of God. Sowing and Reaping. It is an easy concept to understand. Put a few seeds in the ground and receive an entire crop. We see it in nature all the time. Acting on the principle is much harder then understanding the principle.
Application
God has blessed me as I have put this into practice in some areas of my life. He has never failed to give a rich harvest for just a little sowing. I need to find new areas that I can apply this principle to. I know that it will open up harvest opportunities that I never knew existed.
Prayer
Show me the areas of my life that I haven't allowed you into, that I may apply your principles to. I know the harvest is great and that only workers are needed. Let me be one of the workers. Amen
Nov. 6, 2009
Scripture
Galatians 4:9 But now after you have known God, or rather are known by God, how is it that you again turn toward the weak and beggarly elements, to which you desire again to be in bondage?
Observation
We may know God but does He know us? If we are in the greatest relationship of all time why would we want to return to something much less?
Application
Big difference in knowing God and having an intimate relationship with Him.If I continue to contend for that relationship the grass will never seem greener in a lesser pasture. If I am focused on this relationship I will not return to the bondage of a sinful life.
Prayer
May my eyes be staid upon you. As the psalmist said "let me be like a deer who pants for water" as I seek you God. Let me stay under your protection. Amen
Galatians 4:9 But now after you have known God, or rather are known by God, how is it that you again turn toward the weak and beggarly elements, to which you desire again to be in bondage?
Observation
We may know God but does He know us? If we are in the greatest relationship of all time why would we want to return to something much less?
Application
Big difference in knowing God and having an intimate relationship with Him.If I continue to contend for that relationship the grass will never seem greener in a lesser pasture. If I am focused on this relationship I will not return to the bondage of a sinful life.
Prayer
May my eyes be staid upon you. As the psalmist said "let me be like a deer who pants for water" as I seek you God. Let me stay under your protection. Amen
Nov. 4, 2009
Scripture
Job 27:5 Till I die I will not put away my integrity from me.
Observation
After all he has been through Job says that he will keep his integrity even until his death.
Application
This is quite a statement for us who live in a time of taking the easy way out. Ours is not an age of conviction but of convenience. We need contracts and attorneys to make sure we keep our word. The success of my ministry is based not on how many people I reach (that is up to God) but rather on how well I keep my integrity. If I do what is right God's promises are faithful and enough for me.
Prayer
Lord do not allow me to fall into a temptation that would cause me to lose my integrity. Help me to always do what is right and not what is just easier. May I put YOU to the test and trust your Word.
Job 27:5 Till I die I will not put away my integrity from me.
Observation
After all he has been through Job says that he will keep his integrity even until his death.
Application
This is quite a statement for us who live in a time of taking the easy way out. Ours is not an age of conviction but of convenience. We need contracts and attorneys to make sure we keep our word. The success of my ministry is based not on how many people I reach (that is up to God) but rather on how well I keep my integrity. If I do what is right God's promises are faithful and enough for me.
Prayer
Lord do not allow me to fall into a temptation that would cause me to lose my integrity. Help me to always do what is right and not what is just easier. May I put YOU to the test and trust your Word.
Nov. 3, 2009
Scripture
Mark 14:9 "Assuredly I say to you, wherever this gospel is preached in the whole world, what this woman has done will also be told as a memorial to her."
Observation
An act of sacrifice. An act of true worship. Giving without wanting anything in return. Jesus says that it will be preached about forever.
Application
True worship and love is what Christ is looking for. This woman gave more than she could afford. In a place it wasn't appreciated by those attending and in a time when few knew that He was the Savior. It wasn't about the gift, place or time but the attitude that she came before Him and the recognition of who He was. I need to have the same attitude.
Prayer
I love you Lord. Help me to to love unconditionally. Help me sacrifice what is most precious to me for your sake. Help me worship as this woman worshipped. Amen
Mark 14:9 "Assuredly I say to you, wherever this gospel is preached in the whole world, what this woman has done will also be told as a memorial to her."
Observation
An act of sacrifice. An act of true worship. Giving without wanting anything in return. Jesus says that it will be preached about forever.
Application
True worship and love is what Christ is looking for. This woman gave more than she could afford. In a place it wasn't appreciated by those attending and in a time when few knew that He was the Savior. It wasn't about the gift, place or time but the attitude that she came before Him and the recognition of who He was. I need to have the same attitude.
Prayer
I love you Lord. Help me to to love unconditionally. Help me sacrifice what is most precious to me for your sake. Help me worship as this woman worshipped. Amen
Nov. 2, 2009
Scripture
Mark 11:30 And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength. This is the first command.
Observation
All the teaching that Jesus did for three years can be boiled down to this verse. Love Him with our entire body, soul and spirit. To do it right means leaving nothing behind but giving it all to Him.
Application
It is a continual work to accomplish this. A daily decision to die to ourselves each new dawn. Die to the desire to love something more then God. AS we allow His spirit to work within us to accomplish this all other important matters will be taken care of. That is unconditional trust in our Savior.
Prayer
Father help me to die to my desires this day and only love you. As I read your word and spend time with you let my love grow. Teach me your ways, give me your thoughts let me stand on your precepts. Let our relationship to be seen by those in need of the same.
Mark 11:30 And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength. This is the first command.
Observation
All the teaching that Jesus did for three years can be boiled down to this verse. Love Him with our entire body, soul and spirit. To do it right means leaving nothing behind but giving it all to Him.
Application
It is a continual work to accomplish this. A daily decision to die to ourselves each new dawn. Die to the desire to love something more then God. AS we allow His spirit to work within us to accomplish this all other important matters will be taken care of. That is unconditional trust in our Savior.
Prayer
Father help me to die to my desires this day and only love you. As I read your word and spend time with you let my love grow. Teach me your ways, give me your thoughts let me stand on your precepts. Let our relationship to be seen by those in need of the same.
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