Scripture
Matthew 16:23 Jesus turned and said to Peter, "Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to me; you do not have in mind the things of God, but the things of man."
Observation
Peter was not acting out of malice toward Jesus, he loved Him. He didn't understand what the death, burial and resurrection meant for the kingdom of God. What it meant for the entire human race. Soon he did know and did give his life for it.
Application
Many times my own understanding gets in the way of what God is doing. I need to be like Peter and accept the rebuke from the Lord and then spend the rest of my life doing what I learned from the experience.
Prayer
As you discipline me Father, let me accept it with humbleness. Allow me to learn from your ways and your direction for my life. Keep me in your hands always Amen
April 27, 2010
Scripture
Matthew 14:23 After He had dismissed them, He went up ona mountainside by himself to pray.
Observation
This is the 2nd time in this chapter that Jesus went off alone to pray. Even the Son of God needed that alone time to spend with God. Because of spending this time He was able to feed 5,000 men plus women and children and to walk on the water.
Application
If Jesus needed to pray how much more do I. I want to see more of the miraculous in my life and ministry. Prayer is the key, spending time with God and knowing (obeying) His will.
Prayer
Thank you for being there for me always. I pray that I will go to you more and as I do your power will be effident in my life. Amen
Matthew 14:23 After He had dismissed them, He went up ona mountainside by himself to pray.
Observation
This is the 2nd time in this chapter that Jesus went off alone to pray. Even the Son of God needed that alone time to spend with God. Because of spending this time He was able to feed 5,000 men plus women and children and to walk on the water.
Application
If Jesus needed to pray how much more do I. I want to see more of the miraculous in my life and ministry. Prayer is the key, spending time with God and knowing (obeying) His will.
Prayer
Thank you for being there for me always. I pray that I will go to you more and as I do your power will be effident in my life. Amen
April 24, 2010
Scripture
Matt. 11:12
Observation
Jesus was trying to convey how well John the Baptist (the cousin of Jesus) had followed his calling. Jesus knew John's time was short. It must have been difficult for Him not to come to John's aide. Jesus also knew and followed His calling though. It is not the physical world that we fight against but the spiritual.
Application
As I sit on the balcony of our room looking out over the Sea of Cortez, I see a calm ocean glistening under the sunshine. A slight breeze makes it for a very peaceful setting. At the same time I am able to hear the thunderous roar of the waves crashing on the beach making me realize how powerful that sea is. As a Christian I have the peace of God controling me and the power of God fighting my battles. This is not a passive, meely-mouthed, weak faith that I have but one of power. We must be forceful to attain what He has for us. When you read this zip me an e-mail or touch base on facebook letting me know that someone is recieving these from Mexico.
Prayer
Thank you God for putting leaders in Father's House that allow us to get away and refresh. Bless them as they do your work. Amen
Matt. 11:12
Observation
Jesus was trying to convey how well John the Baptist (the cousin of Jesus) had followed his calling. Jesus knew John's time was short. It must have been difficult for Him not to come to John's aide. Jesus also knew and followed His calling though. It is not the physical world that we fight against but the spiritual.
Application
As I sit on the balcony of our room looking out over the Sea of Cortez, I see a calm ocean glistening under the sunshine. A slight breeze makes it for a very peaceful setting. At the same time I am able to hear the thunderous roar of the waves crashing on the beach making me realize how powerful that sea is. As a Christian I have the peace of God controling me and the power of God fighting my battles. This is not a passive, meely-mouthed, weak faith that I have but one of power. We must be forceful to attain what He has for us. When you read this zip me an e-mail or touch base on facebook letting me know that someone is recieving these from Mexico.
Prayer
Thank you God for putting leaders in Father's House that allow us to get away and refresh. Bless them as they do your work. Amen
April 23, 2010
Scripture
Psalm 141:5 I am posting this from a hotel terminal and just have my DJ and not my Bible with me so look up the scripture yourself today and the 24th. My spellcheck is in Spanish so it tells me that everything is wrong. My apolllojys.
Observation
David is telling us that if he begins to slip up he wants someone to slap him back into submission to God's will in his life.
Application
It is good for me to have people in my life to challenge me if they see that I am failing to follow God's call on my life. Not only the call of ministry but also the call to righteousness.
Prayer
Father, thank you for the people that you have surrounded me with. People who are unafraid to speak life into me and are faithful to follow you beside me. People who listen to you and have a loyalty to your call. People who will edify and not tear down, who stand for righteousness. Amen
Psalm 141:5 I am posting this from a hotel terminal and just have my DJ and not my Bible with me so look up the scripture yourself today and the 24th. My spellcheck is in Spanish so it tells me that everything is wrong. My apolllojys.
Observation
David is telling us that if he begins to slip up he wants someone to slap him back into submission to God's will in his life.
Application
It is good for me to have people in my life to challenge me if they see that I am failing to follow God's call on my life. Not only the call of ministry but also the call to righteousness.
Prayer
Father, thank you for the people that you have surrounded me with. People who are unafraid to speak life into me and are faithful to follow you beside me. People who listen to you and have a loyalty to your call. People who will edify and not tear down, who stand for righteousness. Amen
April 19, 2010
Scripture
1 Samuel 22:2 All those who were in distress or in debt or discontented gathered around him, and he became their leader. About 400 men were with him.
Observation
All of the broken and lost people of that area went to be with David. They recognized someone who may lead them out of their problems. The story continues on to let us know that as they followed him God turned them into a valiant group of fighters.
Application
We can be is distress, in debt or discontent and not be on the corner begging for food or money. Every one of us has been in at least one of those places. Without Jesus Christ we will continue to dwell in that area. God is calling us to become a mighty group of valiant fighters. He will lead us to become what He has called us to.
Prayer
Thank you Father for taking may debt of sin upon yourself, for making me content in whatever place I find myself and for relieving my distress. I will follow you all of my life. Amen
1 Samuel 22:2 All those who were in distress or in debt or discontented gathered around him, and he became their leader. About 400 men were with him.
Observation
All of the broken and lost people of that area went to be with David. They recognized someone who may lead them out of their problems. The story continues on to let us know that as they followed him God turned them into a valiant group of fighters.
Application
We can be is distress, in debt or discontent and not be on the corner begging for food or money. Every one of us has been in at least one of those places. Without Jesus Christ we will continue to dwell in that area. God is calling us to become a mighty group of valiant fighters. He will lead us to become what He has called us to.
Prayer
Thank you Father for taking may debt of sin upon yourself, for making me content in whatever place I find myself and for relieving my distress. I will follow you all of my life. Amen
April 12, 2010
Scripture
1 Samuel 13:13 "You acted foolishly," Samuel said. "You have not kept the command the Lord your God gave you; if you had, He would have established your kingdom over Israel for all time.
Observation
Saul was impatient waiting for Samuel. He took the priestly duty of sacrifice upon himself. All of his descendants lost out because he would not wait for God's timing.
Application
I believe I am glad that I don't know all that I have missed out on because of my impatience. Waiting is tough in this "microwave society" that we live in but the rewards are worth it. Living in God's perfect timing brings a peace that we can experience in no other way.
Prayer
God, help me wait on your timing for all things in my life. Don't allow me to get ahead of you, walking out from under your protection, but to live in obedience to you. Amen
1 Samuel 13:13 "You acted foolishly," Samuel said. "You have not kept the command the Lord your God gave you; if you had, He would have established your kingdom over Israel for all time.
Observation
Saul was impatient waiting for Samuel. He took the priestly duty of sacrifice upon himself. All of his descendants lost out because he would not wait for God's timing.
Application
I believe I am glad that I don't know all that I have missed out on because of my impatience. Waiting is tough in this "microwave society" that we live in but the rewards are worth it. Living in God's perfect timing brings a peace that we can experience in no other way.
Prayer
God, help me wait on your timing for all things in my life. Don't allow me to get ahead of you, walking out from under your protection, but to live in obedience to you. Amen
April 11,2010
Scripture
1 Samuel 11:7 ...Then the terror of the Lord fell on the people and they turned out as one man.
Observation
Upon realizing that they had not been doing what God's kids should be doing, albeit by Saul's threat of destroying their livelihood, they were moved to work together.
Application
A healthy fear of God is important to my spiritual journey through this life. Knowing God's standard and His character aids me in keeping my flesh in check. It also inspires me to work together with my fellow citizens in His kingdom.
Prayer
Thank you Father for your guidance and discipline. Keep me in your hands, teach me your ways that I will not willingly neglect our relationship. Amen
1 Samuel 11:7 ...Then the terror of the Lord fell on the people and they turned out as one man.
Observation
Upon realizing that they had not been doing what God's kids should be doing, albeit by Saul's threat of destroying their livelihood, they were moved to work together.
Application
A healthy fear of God is important to my spiritual journey through this life. Knowing God's standard and His character aids me in keeping my flesh in check. It also inspires me to work together with my fellow citizens in His kingdom.
Prayer
Thank you Father for your guidance and discipline. Keep me in your hands, teach me your ways that I will not willingly neglect our relationship. Amen
April 10, 2010
Scripture
1 Samuel 10:7 Once these signs are fulfilled, do whatever your hands find to do, for God is with you.
Observation
Saul had just experienced a supernatural presence of God. He had obeyed God, prophesied for the first time and was anointed by God. Now God says to do whatever is set before you and I will bless it.
Application
When we are obedient to God and rest in His presence He will bless all we do. Not just the churchie stuff but ALL we do. The meals we prepare will taste better, our lawns may be greener (Chris S) even our work environment could be more pleasant. Just by being close to Him, He affects all we do.
Prayer
God, let me stay in your presence and you take care of ALL that is set before me. Thank you for the many blessings that you hand out freely. Amen
1 Samuel 10:7 Once these signs are fulfilled, do whatever your hands find to do, for God is with you.
Observation
Saul had just experienced a supernatural presence of God. He had obeyed God, prophesied for the first time and was anointed by God. Now God says to do whatever is set before you and I will bless it.
Application
When we are obedient to God and rest in His presence He will bless all we do. Not just the churchie stuff but ALL we do. The meals we prepare will taste better, our lawns may be greener (Chris S) even our work environment could be more pleasant. Just by being close to Him, He affects all we do.
Prayer
God, let me stay in your presence and you take care of ALL that is set before me. Thank you for the many blessings that you hand out freely. Amen
April 2, 2010
Scripture
Judges 14:8-9 Sometime later, when he went back to marry her, he turned aside to look at the lion's carcass. In it was a swarm of bees and some honey, which he scooped out with his hands and ate as he went along. When he rejoined his parents, he gave them some and they too ate it...
Observation
Samson had killed this lion with his bare hands and told no one. When he returned to the site of that battle there was treasure to be had that not only blessed him but others near him.
Application
The battles that I have fought and won in my past are now blessings for me and others close too me. Battles may be hard and even unfair at times, but God will use those victories for future blessings to those in His kingdom.
Prayer
Thank you Father for the battles fought and won, past, present and future. As you lead me through these times I trust your judgement for my life. Amen
Judges 14:8-9 Sometime later, when he went back to marry her, he turned aside to look at the lion's carcass. In it was a swarm of bees and some honey, which he scooped out with his hands and ate as he went along. When he rejoined his parents, he gave them some and they too ate it...
Observation
Samson had killed this lion with his bare hands and told no one. When he returned to the site of that battle there was treasure to be had that not only blessed him but others near him.
Application
The battles that I have fought and won in my past are now blessings for me and others close too me. Battles may be hard and even unfair at times, but God will use those victories for future blessings to those in His kingdom.
Prayer
Thank you Father for the battles fought and won, past, present and future. As you lead me through these times I trust your judgement for my life. Amen
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