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The deaf rebel

18 Mar

The deaf rebel

Proverbs 1:7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, But fools despise wisdom and instruction.

This morning I was thinking about writing about the time spent early every day seeking God. Of how I believe God honors that time by speaking to us when we honor Him by doing so. Jeremiah 29:13 And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart. When we set a time every day to place honor to Him, what do we place before Him that takes away from that appointment? There is not a right or wrong time, just a set time I believe. That lets God know you are serious about your relationship with Him. As a result of this study, it took a somewhat different turn in Proverbs 1:7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, But fools despise wisdom and instruction.

Proverbs is written by Solomon, the wisest man to ever live. A man who sought God and counsel to gain understanding of the things of God. I encourage you to read this chapter, for it speaks plainly of the draws of the world that tug us away from God, and the results of it. It is written as a father who speaks to their rebellious child, and the enticements of sin that draw that child away. Of how God is the voice of reason, rebuking that sin, desiring to protect us from our calamity that lies before us. I lived this life for many years, “the rebel without a cause”, and I know the destruction that came as a result of it. My plea to you is to heed the warnings, listen to His voice, and rest in His security. Proverbs 1:33 But whoever listens to me will dwell safely, And will be secure, without fear of evil.”

 
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Posted by on March 18, 2012 in Daily Devotions

 

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A Field of Treasure

17 Mar

A Field of Treasure.

 
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Posted by on March 17, 2012 in Daily Devotions

 

A Field of Treasure

17 Mar

A Field of Treasure

Matthew 13:44 “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and hid; and for joy over it he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.

Have I got a real estate deal for you! In this field lies a hidden treasure, but will you trust me on this by just looking at the field, or purchase it and dig into the great opportunity? Will you lay aside everything for this opportunity that promises an eternal return? If you grasp what treasure lies beneath the surface, the choice is easy,  and you speedily move to grasp what you have found. In this parable Christ is the Treasure, and the gospel or Good News that is found in the Word is the field. You simply unearth the hidden treasure by digging into God’s Word and finding Christ throughout the Old and New Testaments. You are missing an eternal treasure by letting the field lie dormant, or just scratching the surface, instead of digging deep to find the treasure.

You can’t judge a book by it’s cover, and you can’t find the treasure without digging in the field. Once you begin to unearth that Treasure, you hide it in your heart and begin to realize the value of what you possess. The value of your life hidden in Christ is immeasurable and many other things you once cherished seem to have little value. Philippians 3:7-8 But what things were gain to me, these I have counted loss for Christ. Yet indeed I also count all things loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them as rubbish, that I may gain Christ. Once you begin to realize what you possess in a book like non-other, you will begin to gain a great return on your investment that is the only secure investment available today. Pray for God to reveal Himself to you, open your bible and unearth your hidden treasure.

 
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Posted by on March 17, 2012 in Daily Devotions

 

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Energy for the race

16 Mar

Energy for the race.

 
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Posted by on March 16, 2012 in Daily Devotions

 

Energy for the race

16 Mar

As I awoke this morning, feeling the pains of a very rough work week, my body is physically hurting. I was thinking of how I still have two more long rough days ahead, and what I needed to do to accomplish the tasks at hand. I needed physical energy and probably some Aleve pain meds too. It hit me the similarities of our lives and duty as disciples of Christ, and the energy and meds that we receive from Him. What I receive our here early every morning is much more than I can convey in these devotions. I can never accurately pen what He provides me in this labor of love. It gives me the energy to run that eternal race and press on towards that goal that lies ahead, to share what He has done for me, and can do for you.

 

Energy for the race

John 6:27 Do not labor for the food which perishes, but for the food which endures to everlasting life, which the Son of Man will give you, because God the Father has set His seal on Him.”

Tired. Physically exhausted, mentally drained, the labor which drags us down as we seek to work and provide for our families and ourselves. And yes the older we get, the harder it gets. But we continue to press on, pushing ourselves for the tasks at hand, to obtain whatever goal lies before us, to reach the prize. 1 Corinthians 9:24 Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it. It may be at work or at play, but we press on towards that goal, of achievement and success.

The ultimate goal of eternal life is obtained simply through grace alone (Ephesians 2:8), but the burden that becomes placed on your heart is the desire to share what you possess with others. That is the “works” that Christ places in you, and does through you. As in preparation for that work that lies ahead, you must feed yourself on that spiritual food that prayer and time in His Word bring. These provide the energy to run the race that is set before you. This food is not obtained on Sundays only, but requires daily nourishment in time consecrated to Him. Take the time to feed your soul, along with your body every morning. You will find a strength you never knew you possessed, and an energy to face the day no matter how daunting the worldly tasks that may lie ahead.

 
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Posted by on March 16, 2012 in Daily Devotions

 

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SALT

15 Mar

SALT.

 
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Posted by on March 15, 2012 in Daily Devotions

 

SALT

15 Mar

SALT

Matthew 5:13 “You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men.

Salt is used many times to describe how a Christian should live in the bible. We are told to be “the salt of the world.” Salt is a fascinating and deep word study, and we all understand it’s application properties of enhancing the flavor of food. The application properties of it as a Christian are viewed primarily as bringing Christ’s Light into the world through our lives, and how He flavors those that we influence. There are different theological lines on how we are to flavor it, but once we possess that Salt, we are assured that our influences are being effected. How you conduct yourself every day is how you salt those that come into contact with you.

The more we value the “stuff” here in the world, the more we expose ourselves to it, the more our salt will tend to loose it’s flavor. If we are drawn to the world and place more value on it thank our relationship with Christ, do we possess the salt? “Remember Lot’s wife”(Luke 17:32).  Christ warns us in His telling us of the end of times. Spend time daily in keeping your salt pure through time in God’s Word. The salt of the gospel of Christ through His holy word, are the salt upon which we are all saved. The Word of God has the ability to penetrate you like none other, to convict or uplift you. Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.  Time spent with Him, will allow Him, to use you to add flavor to those around you every day.

 
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Posted by on March 15, 2012 in Daily Devotions

 

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I just don’t go……

14 Mar

I just don’t go…….

 
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Posted by on March 14, 2012 in Daily Devotions

 

I just don’t go……

14 Mar

I believe, I just don’t go to church

Hebrews 10:24-25 And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.

“I believe, I just don’t go to church.” In your homes every day as a Christian disguised as a repairman, it amazes me how much I hear this. It always goes back to some experience, an event where Satan has caused division in the church and in your heart for the assembling of believers and the power that comes with it. “Consider one another” above is speaking of how we are not to think only of ourselves, but those who are struggling also. We are all beat down by the world all week and need that encouragement that our brothers and sisters who are dealing with the same, can deliver through how God has worked in our lives. God can deliver a direct word of encouragement to you through a brother or sister when you surround yourself with them on a regular basis.

You cannot do Christianity alone. You will become full of pride and you will fall at some time. Ecclesiastes 4:10 For if they fall, one will lift up his companion. But woe to him who is alone when he falls, For he has no one to help him up. God is working in all of us, and He is using that work, to encourage each other believer. How many times have you shared, and the receiver has told you that was exactly what they needed to hear? That happens when believers gather to exhort each other, and praise His holy name. Psalm 42:4 “I went with them to the house of God, With the voice of joy and praise.” The uplifting of your spirit in a time of gathered praise together, with your arms in the air and your joyful heart poured out to God, is the power to face another week He charges you with. You learn the Gospel Truth, the applications to what you are facing, and the ability to share how God can use you where you find yourself six other days a week.

 
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Posted by on March 14, 2012 in Daily Devotions

 

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Perspective Change

13 Mar

Perspective Change.

 
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Posted by on March 13, 2012 in Daily Devotions

 
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