Hosea 10, Hosea 11, Hosea 12, Psalm 73, Hebrews 4
Scripture:
Psalm 73:28 But as for me, it is good to be near God.
I have made the Sovereign LORD my refuge;
I will tell of all your deeds.
Hebrews 4:2For we also have had the gospel preached to us, just as they did; but the message they heard was of no value to them, because those who heard did not combine it with faith.
Observation:
Psalm 73:28 is the perfect verse for the season of my life. I want to be near to the Lord. I want to hear His voice and walk in step with Him. I sense Him close and know that my heart is changing. He is removing things from my life and His love is amazing. God is my refuge and as I journalled yesterday, He is building my life. In Hebrews I am reminded that the letter of the word is of no value, it is simply logos, written word. By the Rhema, revelation word that activates my faith bring about the power of God and the breakthrough needed. It is not simply good enough to hear the word, one must add faith to it.
Application:
This morning I had a great revelation. It may seem simple, yet in my spirit there is an explosion. Faith plus the word bring about the power of God. One needs a healthy balance of both. One needs to be growing in both. I see alot fo people that know the word, but they faith and belive in the power of the Holy Spirit is minimal. So they have alot of head knowledge, but no fruit. Then i see the opposite. A lot of people with crazy Holy Spirit faith but not wisdom when it comes to the word of God. The result is they do not know the boundaries and principles of the word and they run on emotions. I have lived and operated in both camps. I must grow in my knowledge of the word of God, that is why studing is so important. At the same time I must grow in my faith. This is where the time in the presence of the Holy Spirit is needed. Times of refreshing, seperation, repetance and obedience. I desire to see miracles, healings, and the power of God move throughout the world. At the same time though I desire t see a balance fo teaching and the word of God. I sense it is coming into my life. I can feel the Holy Spirit stiring me this morning. I must step put in faith and spreak the word with power.
Prayer:
Holy Spirit I know Your presence well. I know You are speaking to me today. I can sense You are close and You are working in my life. I know You are stripping away the things that do not please my Father. I pray today for Hebrews 4:3 to be released over my life. I want to be a man that flows in the power of the Holy Spirit, in the anointing, yet preaches the word with great revelation. Father I pray that You would anoint me, that You would open my eyes to Your word and Your power. I want to see Your kingdom move throughout the world. I am a simple man, nothing flashy, but I know it is not about me. Here I am, send me. I pray for restoration, elevation and multiplication to happen in my life. I thank You today that You are close to me. I thank You that You are my refuge and my tower. I pray for wisdom today to lead. I pray for guidance and discernment to know Your will. I pray for all that needs to get done today. I pray for sensitivity. Father bless this day. Bless my wife, my home and my finances. Teach me to steward wisely the seed You give me. Forgive me for times of wasting finances. Bless my family and my friends. Bless my friend Josh and Michelle and guide them in wisdom. Fill them with patience. I thank You for this day, for this is the day the Lord has made.
Amen.
Quote for this Season
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Monday, July 6, 2009
God is Author of a man's life
Hosea 6, Hosea 7, Hosea 8, Hosea 9, Hebrews 3
Scripture:
Hebrews 3:4 For every house is built by someone, but God is the builder of everything.
Hebrews 3:15 As has just been said:
"Today, if you hear his voice,
do not harden your hearts
as you did in the rebellion."
Observation:
Two amazing passages hit me today. The first in Hebrews 3:4 is a great reminder that without God, I can never walk in the 'God designed life' I am called to walk in. I might have my own plans, ideas and make my own decisions, but without God in the center, it is all vein.
The second passage I choose was in Hebrews 3:25, it is a great reminder of the price one pays for rebellion and sin. God never planned for Israel to spend 40 years in the desert, that was the consequence for their sin. Sin always has a consequence, even though forgiveness and grace is given by God, there is always a consequence.
Application:
Today I am reminded that without God I am nothing. With that in mind, I must seek His will and discipline myself to not step out of His ways. Temptation will always be thrown my way, but the question is will I resist it and keep my focus on the Lord. The devil knows my weaknesses and he will apply pressure in the midst of the valleys in my life. I must always remind myself of what Paul declared in 1 Corinthians 10:13 "No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it." God will always have a plan to lead me out of tough trials and tribulations. I must keep my focus. Yesterday I watched to great sport heroes, Tiger Woods and Roger Federer. Both of them one their tournaments. What set them apart was that they dug deep and focused on the task at hand. They did not give one inch to what their bodies were telling them. I must dig deep in trials and walk the way my Savior Jesus walked. This is maturity, this is partaking in the sufferings of Christ, this is carrying my cross.
Prayer:
Father thank You for the great reminder today that I can rest in You. Sometimes I wander how on earth the big dreams and vision you have spoken over my life will happen, then I remember that it is nothing on earth that will make it happen. Only You can. You hold my future. You are building me up. I come before You today and ask You to forgive my hardened heart. Forgive my pride, my double mindedness, and my selfishness. I pray for the Holy Spirit to wash me clean today and for a new heart to be restored unto me. Lord prepare me, mold me, change my thoughts and my ways. I know the time is now. Here I am, ready to follow. I am Yours.
Amen.
Scripture:
Hebrews 3:4 For every house is built by someone, but God is the builder of everything.
Hebrews 3:15 As has just been said:
"Today, if you hear his voice,
do not harden your hearts
as you did in the rebellion."
Observation:
Two amazing passages hit me today. The first in Hebrews 3:4 is a great reminder that without God, I can never walk in the 'God designed life' I am called to walk in. I might have my own plans, ideas and make my own decisions, but without God in the center, it is all vein.
The second passage I choose was in Hebrews 3:25, it is a great reminder of the price one pays for rebellion and sin. God never planned for Israel to spend 40 years in the desert, that was the consequence for their sin. Sin always has a consequence, even though forgiveness and grace is given by God, there is always a consequence.
Application:
Today I am reminded that without God I am nothing. With that in mind, I must seek His will and discipline myself to not step out of His ways. Temptation will always be thrown my way, but the question is will I resist it and keep my focus on the Lord. The devil knows my weaknesses and he will apply pressure in the midst of the valleys in my life. I must always remind myself of what Paul declared in 1 Corinthians 10:13 "No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it." God will always have a plan to lead me out of tough trials and tribulations. I must keep my focus. Yesterday I watched to great sport heroes, Tiger Woods and Roger Federer. Both of them one their tournaments. What set them apart was that they dug deep and focused on the task at hand. They did not give one inch to what their bodies were telling them. I must dig deep in trials and walk the way my Savior Jesus walked. This is maturity, this is partaking in the sufferings of Christ, this is carrying my cross.
Prayer:
Father thank You for the great reminder today that I can rest in You. Sometimes I wander how on earth the big dreams and vision you have spoken over my life will happen, then I remember that it is nothing on earth that will make it happen. Only You can. You hold my future. You are building me up. I come before You today and ask You to forgive my hardened heart. Forgive my pride, my double mindedness, and my selfishness. I pray for the Holy Spirit to wash me clean today and for a new heart to be restored unto me. Lord prepare me, mold me, change my thoughts and my ways. I know the time is now. Here I am, ready to follow. I am Yours.
Amen.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Keeping my heart clean
Isaiah 1, Isaiah 2, Isaiah 3; Titus 3
Scripture:
Isaiah 1:18 "Come now, let us reason together,"
says the LORD.
"Though your sins are like scarlet,
they shall be as white as snow;
though they are red as crimson,
they shall be like wool.
Titus 3:1 Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good, 2to slander no one, to be peaceable and considerate, and to show true humility toward all men.
Observation:
I am reminded today of the incredible price Jesus paid to fulfill Isaiah 1:18. He gave His life in exchange for my freedom and righteousness. No work on my behalf could ever pay for the penalty of my sin. I am called to live out of reverence for what He has done. I must never allow myself to take the grace of God for granted. In Titus I am reminded to live with the qualities of submission to authorities over me, to live a lifestyle of obedience, to do whatever is good, to refrain from gossip and to live in peace and humility.
Application:
Titus 3 challenges me to guard my heart. As I read this passage I reflected on one of my mentors, Pastor Wayne. He is a man that walks in humility and always puts others first. His speech always encourages one to dream bigger and to live for Jesus Christ. I must guard myself from falling into the trap of the big church mentality. The showmanship and all the glits and glamor. It is so easy to miss the mark and to live for oneself and to appease one's insecurities. My identity is not found in those around me, yes affirmation is a good thing, but ultimately my identity comes for the Lord. I must continue to guard my heart fro ulterior motives, gossip, anger, impure thoughts and most of all selfishness.
Prayer:
Father thank You for all You are doing in my life and for all the blessings. I pray today for a pure heart and for the washing of the Holy Spirit. Renew my mind and heart, make me clean. Forgive my pride and arrogance, for they oppose and resist You. There is nothing good in my flesh. I am righteous because of You. Thank You for wisdom today, discernment and humility to lead today. Help me to do the things that please You and point others to You. I pray for my team and ask You to bless them and to guide them in their lives. Bless my pastors today and refresh them. I pray for our church and ask You to bless every member. Raise up Your people in these tough economical times. I pray for my friend Josh and his family and ask You to bless and make the path smooth. Bless the band today too and continue t mold and shape their hearts. Thank You for my wife and for the incredible partner she is. Bless her and refresh her today by Your spirit. Give her the songs of heaven and anoint her to lead Your people. Thank You for another day, may I use it ti serve You, Amen.
Scripture:
Isaiah 1:18 "Come now, let us reason together,"
says the LORD.
"Though your sins are like scarlet,
they shall be as white as snow;
though they are red as crimson,
they shall be like wool.
Titus 3:1 Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good, 2to slander no one, to be peaceable and considerate, and to show true humility toward all men.
Observation:
I am reminded today of the incredible price Jesus paid to fulfill Isaiah 1:18. He gave His life in exchange for my freedom and righteousness. No work on my behalf could ever pay for the penalty of my sin. I am called to live out of reverence for what He has done. I must never allow myself to take the grace of God for granted. In Titus I am reminded to live with the qualities of submission to authorities over me, to live a lifestyle of obedience, to do whatever is good, to refrain from gossip and to live in peace and humility.
Application:
Titus 3 challenges me to guard my heart. As I read this passage I reflected on one of my mentors, Pastor Wayne. He is a man that walks in humility and always puts others first. His speech always encourages one to dream bigger and to live for Jesus Christ. I must guard myself from falling into the trap of the big church mentality. The showmanship and all the glits and glamor. It is so easy to miss the mark and to live for oneself and to appease one's insecurities. My identity is not found in those around me, yes affirmation is a good thing, but ultimately my identity comes for the Lord. I must continue to guard my heart fro ulterior motives, gossip, anger, impure thoughts and most of all selfishness.
Prayer:
Father thank You for all You are doing in my life and for all the blessings. I pray today for a pure heart and for the washing of the Holy Spirit. Renew my mind and heart, make me clean. Forgive my pride and arrogance, for they oppose and resist You. There is nothing good in my flesh. I am righteous because of You. Thank You for wisdom today, discernment and humility to lead today. Help me to do the things that please You and point others to You. I pray for my team and ask You to bless them and to guide them in their lives. Bless my pastors today and refresh them. I pray for our church and ask You to bless every member. Raise up Your people in these tough economical times. I pray for my friend Josh and his family and ask You to bless and make the path smooth. Bless the band today too and continue t mold and shape their hearts. Thank You for my wife and for the incredible partner she is. Bless her and refresh her today by Your spirit. Give her the songs of heaven and anoint her to lead Your people. Thank You for another day, may I use it ti serve You, Amen.
Monday, June 22, 2009
Be An Example
2 Kings 18; 2 Kings 19; 2 Chronicles 21; 1 Timothy 4
Scripture:
2 Kings 18:6 The king asked the woman about it, and she told him.
Then he assigned an official to her case and said to him, "Give back everything that belonged to her, including all the income from her land from the day she left the country until now."
1 Timothy 4: 8For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.
1 Timothy 4:12Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity.
Observation:
What great passages stood out for me today. The first is how the favor of the Lord blessed the widow. She obeyed the word of the prophet and the Lord blessed her in a time of famine. Obedience is critical to blessing and favor. The other two passages i choose come from the 1 Timothy 4. Both speak of self reflection and the need for a righteous lifestyle which comes through godliness.
Application:
I know God has called me to great things, but right now His calling for this season of my life is for my life to be an example in speech, life, love, faith and purity. I am called to train myself towards godliness. I see a lot of men of God that have lost the passion for holiness and they rely to much on their gifts and talents and not enough on the calling of God. I have seen in my life how easy it is for me to forget the calling which God has on my life. I am to live as an example, to be separated and holy unto the Lord. Somewhere grace has been taken to far. I am realizing that a righteous lifestyle and godliness, is a product in the lives of those who truly love the Lord. They seek to live for Him and not themselves. As I look into my life i see so much pride. The Holy Spirit convicts me of it daily and I stabd guilty. I know i stand by the grace of God, but maturity calls me to a lifestyle of holiness and godliness. It's time to grow up, as scripture says, "when I was a child I acted like a child, but now i put away childish things..." I live for God, not for the approval of man, which too often is my downfall. I choose God, I live for Him. May I be an example in speech, lifestyle, love, faith and purity to the world.
Prayer:
Father thank You for speaking to me and reminding me of the incredible priveledge I have in being a servant of the most High. You did not need me, but You choose me. I stand today before You in grace and humility, knowing that my ways are not always Yours. Forgive me for childish things. Forgive me for trying too often to fit in. You have not called me to fit in, You have called me to lead. I repent of my ways and for leaning on my own abilities. I am simply a messenger, and it is Your word I must seek. I pray for wisdom, discernment and godliness to rule my heart. Change my heart, mold me and hsape me into the man You have called me to be. I am Yours, now and forever.
Amen.
Scripture:
2 Kings 18:6 The king asked the woman about it, and she told him.
Then he assigned an official to her case and said to him, "Give back everything that belonged to her, including all the income from her land from the day she left the country until now."
1 Timothy 4: 8For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.
1 Timothy 4:12Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity.
Observation:
What great passages stood out for me today. The first is how the favor of the Lord blessed the widow. She obeyed the word of the prophet and the Lord blessed her in a time of famine. Obedience is critical to blessing and favor. The other two passages i choose come from the 1 Timothy 4. Both speak of self reflection and the need for a righteous lifestyle which comes through godliness.
Application:
I know God has called me to great things, but right now His calling for this season of my life is for my life to be an example in speech, life, love, faith and purity. I am called to train myself towards godliness. I see a lot of men of God that have lost the passion for holiness and they rely to much on their gifts and talents and not enough on the calling of God. I have seen in my life how easy it is for me to forget the calling which God has on my life. I am to live as an example, to be separated and holy unto the Lord. Somewhere grace has been taken to far. I am realizing that a righteous lifestyle and godliness, is a product in the lives of those who truly love the Lord. They seek to live for Him and not themselves. As I look into my life i see so much pride. The Holy Spirit convicts me of it daily and I stabd guilty. I know i stand by the grace of God, but maturity calls me to a lifestyle of holiness and godliness. It's time to grow up, as scripture says, "when I was a child I acted like a child, but now i put away childish things..." I live for God, not for the approval of man, which too often is my downfall. I choose God, I live for Him. May I be an example in speech, lifestyle, love, faith and purity to the world.
Prayer:
Father thank You for speaking to me and reminding me of the incredible priveledge I have in being a servant of the most High. You did not need me, but You choose me. I stand today before You in grace and humility, knowing that my ways are not always Yours. Forgive me for childish things. Forgive me for trying too often to fit in. You have not called me to fit in, You have called me to lead. I repent of my ways and for leaning on my own abilities. I am simply a messenger, and it is Your word I must seek. I pray for wisdom, discernment and godliness to rule my heart. Change my heart, mold me and hsape me into the man You have called me to be. I am Yours, now and forever.
Amen.
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