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September 21st, 2020

9/21/2020

There Is Safety In Him

Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me, for in you my soul takes refuge. I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings until the disaster has passed. - Psalm 57:1

We were awakened in the night by the sirens going off to warn people of a tornado. We got everyone up and went down to the basement. The storm was raging, the wind was horrendous, but we were in a safe place. This verse speaks of just such a time.

This psalm was written by David when king Saul had been after him and he was hiding in a cave. David had been anointed king, he knew his destiny, but he also knew that he would not become king until God was finished with Saul. He could not fight Saul he could only trust the providence of God.

There are times when we face similar circumstances. We know who we are in Christ; we know the promises of God concerning us; we know that he has ordered our life, yet there is a storm raging that we cannot handle alone. In those times we take refuge in the shadow of his wings.

We have a basement, a place of safety, in him, regardless of how the storm is raging. We can cry as David, “In you my soul takes refuge.” As long as the storm endures we are safe in him.

When we know our destiny we are not anxious about our present circumstances. The storm may be raging around us, but we are safe in his promises knowing that he has plans for us that are not yet finished.

Prayer: Sometimes the raging storm gets the best of me and I am afraid that I will be overcome by the circumstances around me. I need the grace of faith for troubling times. In Jesus name, amen.
There Is Safety In Him

Message: When we know our destiny we are not anxious about our present circumstances. The storm may be raging around us, but we are safe in his promises knowing that he has plans for us that are not yet finished.

Affirmation: The present circumstances do not cause anxiety because I know my destiny. My life is hid in Christ and my hope for tomorrow and eternity is secure.

Reflection: This devotion speaks of having a safe place in Christ. In the example of the storm if a person does not go to the safe place will he be safe? How does that a parallel to our faith walk?

Dailly God Walk - Promises Volume Nine

9/14/2020

Don’t Stand There – Do Something

After he said this he was taken up before their very eyes, and a cloud hid him from their sight. They were looking intently up into the sky as he was going, when suddenly two men dressed in white stood beside them. “Men of Galilee, they said, “why do you stand here looking into the sky?”- Acts 1:9-11

We don’t know how long they stood there gazing into the sky, and we don’t know how long they would have stayed there waiting for him to return had the two angels not appeared to break the spell. There is a time to gaze – and there is a time to move on and be about the masters business.

I am reminded of the time Peter, James and John were with Jesus on the mountain and suddenly there appeared Moses and Elijah standing beside him. The disciples were awed at the scene. In fact, they wanted to build a tabernacle and just stay there.

That’s the way we are. When something marvelous happens we want to enshrine it and keep coming back to it to memorialize what happened there, but Jesus had given them orders to go to Jerusalem and wait for the promise of power to fulfill his purposes for the kingdom of God.

The best that God has for us is only opened to us as we walk in obedience to his instructions. We must not be so awe struck from gazing at his glory that we fail to move on to serve him.

Prayer: Lord, I do stand in awe of you; but I know that the work of the kingdom cannot be accomplished while I stand gawking. Grant me the grace of balance between being in awe and being at work in your kingdom. In Jesus name, amen.

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Daily God Walk - Promises Volume Nine

9/9/2020

The One You Serve Is Your Master

Don’t you know that when you offer yourselves to someone to obey him as slaves, you are slaves to the one whom you obey – whether you are slaves to sin, which leads to death, or to obedience, which leads to righteousness? - Romans 6:16

It is the human condition that we are servants to something. We serve our appetites, our ambition, our fears, or our faith; but we will serve someone or something.

When we are living out of our fleshly desires we will serve sin. Serving sin leads to the inevitable – death. I find it interesting that sin, with all of its promises, can only satisfy for a season, then it craves more. Sin only feeds the appetites of the flesh which is going to die anyway, without making any preparation for what comes after this short life.

When we are serving Christ, in obedience to his revealed will, we are releasing life into ourselves. Not just life for a season, but life for eternity. The grace of God that is released to us through faith in Christ is eternal life.

Jesus said, “Whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be condemned; he has crossed over from death to life” (John 5:24).

When we surrender to God, through faith in Christ, we become a slave to righteousness and that is a gift of God's grace. When we choose Christ he is our master.

Prayer: I have received Christ and by grace through faith I have crossed over from death to life. Grant me the grace, as I live in Christ, to live out your righteousness. In Jesus name, amen.

Daily God Walk - Promises, Volume Four

8/30/2020

God Is Present In Our Time Of Need

Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve my life; you stretch out your hand against the anger of my foes, with your right hand you save me. – Psalm 138:7

Many years ago our family was going through a time of horrendous trial. I had gone through open heart surgery and five weeks later I had another heart attack. My wife had been diagnosed with breast cancer and our 11 year old son had been falsely accused of a horrible crime.
Many nights we would lay in bed holding hands, crying and pray ourselves to sleep. In those dark days all we had to hold on to was the word of God and His faithfulness to His word.
I have known people who have faced a similar time in their life and in the midst of the trial they gave in and said, “What’s the use?” There were times we felt that way, but by the grace of God we held firm and trusted His faithfulness.
In time My wife was healed of the cancer, our son was vindicated and now, many years later, my heart is being restored.
I can say with David; Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve my life; you stretch out your hand against the anger of my foes and with your right hand you save me.” Hallelujah!
Take heart my friend. When walking through the valley of trouble do not despair for God is going through the valley with you and that is our guarantee that in His time we will come out on the other side whole and well.

Prayer: Father, I am grateful that you have shown yourself to be faithful. I know that regardless of how difficult the trial I can trust you to bring me through. Thank You. Amen.

Message:   When walking through the valley of trouble do not despair for God is going through the valley with you and that is our guarantee that in His time we will come out on the other side whole and well.

Affirmation:   When I am walking in the valley I have the confidence of knowing that He is walking through the valley with me and he will bring me safely through it.

Reflection: Have you gone through times of difficulty? Did you turn to Jesus for your strength, or did you try to make it on your own? How can you be prepared to make it through tough times and keep your faith intact?

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Daily God Walk - Promises, Volume Four

8/29/2020

Knowledge Of Him Releases Divine Power

His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. – 2 Peter 1:3

Some people have only learned that there is salvation from punishment through faith in the blood of Christ, but there is so much more to be learned from the word of God that affects our quality of life. We call those folks “fire escape Christians” – they only know enough about God to escape judgment.

Peter tells us that divine power is released to us through knowledge of Him and His word. That divine power enables us to live in such a way that his glory and goodness is seen in us.

One reason why so many “fire escape Christians” have such a problem living in a way so that others recognize the Christ in them is that they are full of all sorts of knowledge, but they know very little about what God has prepared to be released through them.

We know so much about our jobs, our hobbies, our sports, and we know so little about the God of glory who has released his divine power to those who will make the effort to increase their knowledge of him.

Knowledge of Him releases His glory and goodness in our life. Divine Power is released in us through knowing Him. Get the picture? Get to know him and gain divine power!

Prayer: Lord, fill my heart with a desire to know you more. I ask that your word become a priority in my life and that I gain a knowledge of you that will release divine power to live worthy of the calling of Christ Jesus. In Jesus name, amen.

Message: Knowledge of Him releases His glory and goodness in our life. Divine Power is released in us through knowing Him. Get the picture? Get to know him and gain divine power!

Affirmation: As my knowledge of Him increases my relationship with him deepens, my faith grows and His power, glory and goodness is released in my life.

Reflection: It would be good to take an inventory of your knowledge base. Do you know more about your job, your hobbies, sports and politics than you do about God? Here is a quick test: How many statistics can you quote about your favorite team or player? How man Scripture passages can you quote? Just asking.

Daily God Walk - Promises Volume Five

6/9/2020

Haveing Trouble Forgiving?

Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.
– Luke 6:37-38

How many times have we heard verse 38 quoted in reference to giving money? I’ve used it myself many times over the years. Well, guess what? It is not talking primarily about money. It is talking about having a non-judging attitude and being gracious to forgive those who have offended us.

The promise is that when we are not quick to judge others, and we are quick to forgive others, then the same generous attitude will be measured back to us.

The message Bible, a paraphrase version, has an interesting interpretation of this passage:
Don’t pick on people, jump on their failures, criticize their faults – unless of course, you want the same treatment. Don’t condemn those who are down; that hardness can boomerang. Be easy on people; you’ll find life a lot easier. Give away your life; you’ll find life given back, but not merely given back – given back with bonus and blessing. Giving, not getting, is the way. Generosity begets generosity.

Being generous in forgiveness begets generous forgiveness. How generous are you about forgiving others?

Prayer: Lord, forgiveness is one of the hardest things to give, especially when I know I’m right and they are wrong. I ask you Lord that you will grant me the grace of being generous with my forgiveness so that the harvest I get will be a bounty of forgiveness for my own shortcomings. In Jesus name.

Message: The promise is that when we are not quick to judge others, and we are quick to forgive others, then the same generous attitude will be measured back to us.

Affirmation: I practice forgiving and not judging. I do not ascribe motives to the actions of others but rather I am quick to overlook what others might see as faults.

Reflection: "Don't judge me brother." Have you ever heard someone say that? If someone is guilty of a sin it is not judging to bring it to their attention, but it is judging to condemn them for their action. Placing a sentence on the action is presuming intent on the part of the other and that is not our job. Give that some thought.

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Daily God Walk - God's Word is a Guide For Our Life

6/8/2020

My son, keep your father’s commands… Bind them upon your heart forever; fasten them around your neck. When you walk, they will guide you; when you sleep, they will watch over you; when you awake, they will speak to you. - Proverbs 6:20-22

Many folks look at the commands of God as being hard to follow. They feel like God is a harsh judge who is looking for a chance to condemn them. Nothing could be further from the truth. All of the laws of God are given so that we might obtain a life of abundance and blessing.

It is only when we stray from his teaching that we find ourselves being constrained to obey the laws of fleshly indulgence that lead to destruction. There is life in following God’s laws.

Our problem is that we have tried and it just doesn’t seem to be possible. All of the do’s and don’ts just seem to be too much. Well, the truth is that it is too much for us to accomplish on our own; that’s why He gives us Christ. When our efforts fall short he gives us the ability to live righteously before God.

We cannot fulfill the will of God in our own strength – but we can through Christ who gives us His strength and His righteousness.

We can only live out the commands of God by putting our faith in the righteousness of Christ and by ever keeping the word of God before our eyes.

Prayer: Lord, too often I have found myself trying hard and failing to follow your commands. I ask you for the faith to trust Christ and the grace to follow his leading as he guides me into His righteousness. In Jesus name. Amen

Message: We can only live out the commands of God by putting our faith in the righteousness of Christ and by ever keeping the word of God before our eyes.

Affirmation: My steps are guided by God's word of promise. His words comfort me in my sleep and speak to me when I awake.

Reflection: Our Scripture passage today addresses the value of God's word. We are to bind them to our heart and fasten them around our neck. What are some practical ways of doing what these verses instruct us to do?

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Daily God Walk - Hope Demands That We Wait

6/3/2020

Hope Demands That We Wait

I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in his word I put my hope. My soul waits for the Lord more than watchmen wait for the morning, more than watchmen wait for the morning…Put your hope in the Lord, for with the Lord is unfailing love and with him is full redemption. - Psalm 130: 5-7

It is hope that drives the world. If we did not believe in some force or authority outside of ourselves we would be in complete despair. That is why people submit to governments; they need a power greater than themselves to do what they cannot do.

We know that every institution of man, including government, is limited in its ability to protect and provide for our needs. We need something greater than an institution established and run by men. We need to be connected to a hope of divine origin and authority.

The psalmist in this passage is reminding us that the Lord is that hope. His love is eternal and His care for us is unending. When we have made Him the source of our hope then it is not difficult to wait for Him to be our answer.

When we recognize our own limitations, it becomes easier to surrender our will to God and trust his sufficiency as we wait on him.

Don’t despair, but wait upon Him. He is the All Sufficient one.

Prayer: OK God, there are times when I become anxious and waiting on you is difficult. At times I think I can do it myself and there is no need to wait. Grant me the grace to trust you and to have faith that you, and you alone, hold the key to my future and you offer hope if I will just wait on you. In Jesus name.

Message: When we have made God the source of our hope then it is not difficult to wait for Him to be our answer. When we recognize our own limitations it becomes easier to surrender our will to God and trust his sufficiency as we wait on him.

Affirmation: I rest in the hope that God is my source for every difficult situation.

Reflection: What is David saying when he says, "I wait for the Lord and in his word I put my hope"? Does recognizing our own limitations imply weakness on our part? Examine yourself to see if your trust is in the government, the economy, or perhaps even your family.

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5/22/2020

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The Word of God Will Keep Your Heart

When you have eaten and are satisfied, praise the Lord your God… Be careful that you do not forget the Lord your God, failing to observe his commands, his laws and his decrees… Otherwise… your heart will become proud and you will forget the Lord your God. – Deuteronomy 8:10-14

Sometimes I think we have been cursed with blessings. I have a good friend, a brother in the Lord, who serves God well under pressure. When finances go bad and health goes south on him he is in church every time the doors are open, even if he has to drag himself in. But it is a different story when times are good.

It isn’t always the hard times that reveal our faith – it is often how we respond to the good times that our faith is demonstrated.

I remember a cartoon I saw in a religious publication many years ago. The first picture was a man watching the offering plate go by and he was saying, “I wish I had something to give.” The second picture was the same man with a fist full of money and he was saying, “If I give this to the church the pastor is liable to backslide and spend it on wrong things.”

I recently saw a program on TV that was showing how people have been affected by winning millions of dollars. Some of them handle it fine, but for others it destroys their life. Their blessing became their curse.

Have you been blessed with the blessing or has the blessing become a curse to you?

Prayer: Dear Jesus, give me the grace to accept the good and the bad with the same faith. And especially, when the good times come, help me to continue to be mindful of you. In Jesus name. Amen.

Message: When you have eaten and are satisfied, praise the Lord your God… Be careful that you do not forget the Lord your God, failing to observe his commands, his laws and his decrees… Otherwise… your heart will become proud and you will forget the Lord your God.

Affirmation: I am careful to be grateful to God for the blessings He gives lest I forget Him and my heart be drawn away.

Reflection: I have heard it said that it is not what you have that affects your faith walk but rather your faith walk is affected by what has you. How must you guard your heart to keep from being drawn into trusting the blessing rather than trusting the one who blesses?

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Daily God Walk - Promises Volume Four

5/2/2020

Hope For A Prosperous Future

As the rain and snow come down from heaven, and do not return to it without watering the earth and making it bud and flourish, so that it yields seed for the sower and bread for the eater, so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it. - Isaiah 55:10-11

The prophet uses water as an example of the fruitfulness of God’s word. Water is vital to the cycle of life, without it every living thing will die; with it, grass grows, trees bud and nourishment is made available for every living creature.

God’s word is vital to the life-cycle of the spirit. God gives His word, and His word becomes hope and life to all who will hear it with their heart. God says, “When I speak it is not just empty words – it is my desire being expressed and I will accomplish the purposes of my desire.”

God’s word is like water in that it is the hope being offered, even when the effects are not seen immediately. Water goes into the ground where the seed receives its life; the seed then begins to develop within itself; then at the right time the seed sprouts from the ground; and finally, in the right time there is a harvest.

Let God’s word settle into your heart and grow so that your faith will abound.

Prayer: Lord, I tend to get a little impatient with your word – I want its life to be evident NOW. Grant me the grace to wait in faith for it to take root and grow. In Jesus name, amen.

Message: God’s word is vital to the life-cycle of the spirit. God gives His word, and His word becomes hope and life to all who will hear it with their heart. Let God’s word settle into your heart and grow so that your faith will abound.

Affirmation: God's word is food for my soul. As I take in His word my soul is nourished and my faith grows.

Reflection: Can you see how God's word is to our soul what water is to the earth? If you haven't already done it begin a plan of Bible reading which will encourage you in the faith.

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