“so shall my word be that goes out from my mouth; it shall not return to me empty, but it shall accomplish that which I purpose, and shall succeed in the thing for which I sent it.”
Isaiah 55:11
God knows the power of His word.
“For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit,”
Heb 4:12
Without knowing His word, we are vulnerable to sin.
“I have stored up your word in my heart,
that I might not sin against you.”
Psa 119:11
Jesus told us how important His word is:
“Truly you are my disciples if you abide in my word and the word will show you the truth and the truth will set you free.”
John 8:31-32
Good morning às you fulfill God’s purpose in your life today.
Amy Grant – Thy Word (Lyric Video) – AmyGrantOfficial
But turning and seeing his disciples, he rebuked Peter and said, “Get behind me, Satan! FOR YOU ARE NOT SETTING YOUR MIND ON THE THINGS OF GOD, BUT ON THE THINGS OF MAN.”
Mark 8:33
Each of us have to train our minds to think spiritually and not carnally.
Likewise, we must see God through our spiritual eyes.
When we see majestic mountains, softly flowing streams, rich farmland, hummingbirds pollinating flowers, we see God with our spiritual eyes.
” In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.”
Gen 1:1
When we meditate we experience God spiritually.
“Do you not know that you are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in you?”
1 Cor 3:16
Good morning and worship God with your spiritual eyes and experience God as you focus on your blessings
Alan Jackson – Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus (Live)
Because He Lives I Can Face Tomorrow – Worship Song With Lyrics – Linng Mission
“And he answered them, “Who are my mother and my brothers?” And looking about at those who sat around him, he said, “Here are my mother and my brothers! FOR WHOEVER DOES THE WILL OF GOD, HE IS MY BROTHER AND SISTER AND MOTHER.”
Mark 3:33-35
We reverently call Jesus our Heavenly Father, as respect Him for our status as adopted children. Likewise we address older people as Mr. and Mrs. and respond to inquiries by “yes sir” and “no sir”.
Jesus called us his family as “brothers” and “sisters” when we are submissive to the will of God the Father.
It is my hope that as we participate in our daily devotionals that we develop a kindred relationship with one another in our group.
Good morning as we pray a blessing of hope over our brothers and sisters in Christ this morning
Brother Sister let me serve you song lyrics – St Laurenve’s Church Chorley
Bill & Gloria Gaither – The Family of God [Live] ft. Bill Gaither – Gaither Music TV
In a recent devotion, I stated, “If you don’t understand the Old Testament, you can’t possibly understand the New Testament.” The following are a few examples: 1. God gave 613 commandments after the ten commandments 2. God’s detailed timeline. This prophecy provides details about Jesus’ first coming when calculated on the Jewish calendar. It tells the exact day He would enter Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, and it also discusses His second coming Daniel 9:24 and following. 3. Ezekiel chapters 40-48 gives a detailed description of the new Temple that Jesus will rule the world from for 1,000 years after His second coming. This prophecy also states there will be animal sacrifices in this new temple and many other things. 4. The book of Zechariah also provides details about the second coming of Jesus.
There are many other examples of things in the Old Testament that help us understand the New Testament. Yet many Christians only study the New Testament and ask the question, “why?”
I have been blessed that I belong to a denomination that has Sunday morning Bible study material that covers every book of the Bible every five years.
Do you study the Old Testament or just the New Testament?
Understand the Old Testament, you can’t possibly understand the New Testament.
Praise God always
How Firm A Foundation With Lyrics By Fernando Ortega – coral duo
“Old Time Religion” – Hymn with Lyrics – Nashville Skyline Digital
Dave
For additional scriptures, go to GotQuestions.org and search for: “What are the 613 commandments in the Old Testament?” Also, “What are the seventy weeks in Daniel?” Also, “How much of the Bible is prophecy?” Also, “What signs indicate that the end times are approaching?” Also, “How many prophecies did Jesus fulfill?”
Isaiah was the first of the four major prophets. Writing 700 years prior to Jesus’ birth, Isaiah prophesied the virgin birth, Jesus’ lineage, crucifixion and resurrection, and second coming.
In Isaiah 40:9, Isaiah commanded the Israelites to proclaim boldly from the mountaintop;
• Speak loudly and boldly
• Speak bravely without fear
• Tell everyone,” Do Not Miss Your God!” (Behold Your God)
“Behold” is used some 1500 plus times in the Bible.
Our English interpretation of ” behold” from the Greek means, “DO NOT MISS THIS!”
Good morning and “Behold Your God” in a special way today and don’t miss Him
Behold Our God – [Official Lyric Video]
Josh Turner – Go Tell It On The Mountain (Performance Video)
A couple of weeks ago I was having a ROMEO* lunch with two dear friends, Tucker H. And Jim S., both of Indianapolis and Naples fame, and the topic turned to spreading joy through small acts of kindness. Tucker mentioned that he carries a stash of $5.00 bills around and often gives one to the person at the McDonald’s drive up window and the like. He commented that the reactions of joy are often priceless. Jim S. had similar jolly stories to share.
Probably 20 years ago I was having breakfast with my friend Dan E. At “Biscuits” in the Broad Ripple Village in Indianapolis. Dan left a cash tip greater than his breakfast bill. I commented on the kindness of his generosity and he said “It means everything to her and nothing to me and you.” That comment caused a paradigm shift for me. Until that moment, I was a steady 20% tipper. In that moment I changed to Dan’s perspective.
A number of years ago Susan and I were on a cruise and our friend Debbie L. commented that they always leave a cash tip for the maids that clean their room each day when staying in hotels, cruise rooms and such. What a magnificent act of kindness!
I know people that pass along $5.00 to the people that collect tolls at toll booths.
My friend John H. Almost always leaves a $100.00 as a tip in restaurants. He usually leaves before they find it.
Another friend always tips generously but then leaves a $100.00 bill additionally if the waitress is pregnant….with a note telling them to buy a gift for the baby.
Another friend keeps a few $20.00 bills around his house so he can “buy lunch” for service people that pass through. He only asks that they pretend that he is there having fun with them when they have that lunch.
Another friend ALWAYS picks up the tabs for people in uniform. He has picked up bar tabs for entire platoons in airports. He enjoys watching them try to figure out who did it!
The Bible has much to say about being a generous giver. Here are a few verses:
Proverbs 11:25 A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.
2 Corinthians 9:6-8 Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
Luke 6:38 Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap.
Acts 20:35 (quoting Jesus) “It is more blessed to give than to receive.”
Proverbs 19:17 Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord,
Romeo Lunch* = Retired old men eating out. —— Juliet Lunch = Joyful Unique Ladies invited every time!
Not everyone is in position to enjoy the Blessing of such giving. But for those who can , it is a joyful act indeed.
Give It Away (Lyric Video/Live At Bon Secours Wellness Arena, Greenville, SC/2018) Gaither Music TV
Rhonda Vincent & The Rage – You Don’t Love God If You Don’t Love Your Neighbor (Live)
We are spiritual beings here to have a human experience.
“Whatever you do, WORK HEARTILY as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ. “
Col 3:23-24
I have remembrance of playing “Follow the Leader” as a kid.
Countless people make a livelihood writing books describing leadership.
Conferences are held regularly on leadership.
America’s renown authority on Christian Leadership is John C. Maxwell who wrote the bestseller,”Developing the Leadership In You” , as well as sequels to the book.
Maxwell detailed leadership in 300 pages; Jesus simplified leadership in two verses:
“But whoever would be great among you must be your servant, and whoever would be first among you must be your slave, even as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
Mt 20:26-28
Good morning as you demonstrate LEADERSHIP by SERVING someone today and you will be playing “Follow the Leader”
Here I am Lord with lyrics – Eric Tom
Here I Am To Worship / The Call – Hillsong – Hillsong Worship – 139 Million Views!
“Then David said to the Philistine, “You come to me with a sword and with a spear and with a javelin, but I come to you in the name of the Lord of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied.”
1 Samuel 17:45
Later in life David recorded these words for us to understand what he experienced when he approached Goliath:
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me;
Psalms 23:4
Paul gave us the “dress code” for the Lord’s Army.
“Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day,”