Scripture
1 Thessalonians 5:6 “So be on guard, not asleep like the others. Stay alert and be sober.”
Observation
Paul was teaching on the second coming of Jesus. Jesus is coming like a thief in the night. His coming will be unexpectant. He said we will not know the day or hour. So Paul commands us to be on guard. Stay alert and sober. We do not live our lives in fear of his coming but in anticipation of his coming. We are to watch and pray.
Application
When Jesus comes I want to be prepared in two ways.
1) I want to be living a life pleasing to Him. I desire to cause God to smile. I want to be as a bride without spot or wrinkle.'
2) I want to be busy about His work. I want to be found investing into the expansion of his kingdom. I desire to see as many people saved as possible in the time remaining.
Prayer
Come soon Lord Jesus come soon. May I be found faithful, ready, and pleasing to you. May I work while it is day.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Monday, October 11, 2010
October 11 devotional
Scripture
Jeremiah 17: 7-8 “But blessed are those who trust in the Lord and have made the Lord their hope and confidence. They are like trees planted along a riverbank, with roots that reach deep into water. Such trees are not bothered by the heat or worried by long months of drought. Their leaves stay green, and they go right on producing delicious fruit.”
Observation
They key to this passage is placing my trust and confidence in Jesus. If I place my hope and confidence into Him I will:
1) Be blessed
2) Be like a tree planted by a riverbank. My roots will be deep.
3) I will overcome worry during difficult times.
4) I will prosper and be successful.
Application
Life is not that complicated. During times of intense heat and drought, I need to trust God. I need to put my confidence into Jesus and not my own efforts or others. Jesus is my answer. He is all I need.
Prayer
Teach me. So many times I fail at this. I get overcome by worry and anxiety. Teach me to trust you at all times. Today I place my confidence in you.
Jeremiah 17: 7-8 “But blessed are those who trust in the Lord and have made the Lord their hope and confidence. They are like trees planted along a riverbank, with roots that reach deep into water. Such trees are not bothered by the heat or worried by long months of drought. Their leaves stay green, and they go right on producing delicious fruit.”
Observation
They key to this passage is placing my trust and confidence in Jesus. If I place my hope and confidence into Him I will:
1) Be blessed
2) Be like a tree planted by a riverbank. My roots will be deep.
3) I will overcome worry during difficult times.
4) I will prosper and be successful.
Application
Life is not that complicated. During times of intense heat and drought, I need to trust God. I need to put my confidence into Jesus and not my own efforts or others. Jesus is my answer. He is all I need.
Prayer
Teach me. So many times I fail at this. I get overcome by worry and anxiety. Teach me to trust you at all times. Today I place my confidence in you.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
September 29 devotional
Scripture
Philippians 1:5 “because you have been my partners in spreading the good news about Christ from the time you first heard it until now.”
Observation
1) The church partnered with Paul
2) The church provided Paul the resources he needed as a missionary
3) There was no end to their partnership. It began when they were first saved “until now”.
4) The church received a reward from God for their partnership.
Application
First Assembly of God is to be a missions church. We are to partner with missionaries to spread the good news about Christ. It is our calling.
Prayer
I pray that you will enable First A/G to fulfill it's call. Do not let us shrink back but to go forward. Do not let us grow weary in doing good but may we be found faithful. Do not let us listen to the naysayers but to act in faith.
Philippians 1:5 “because you have been my partners in spreading the good news about Christ from the time you first heard it until now.”
Observation
1) The church partnered with Paul
2) The church provided Paul the resources he needed as a missionary
3) There was no end to their partnership. It began when they were first saved “until now”.
4) The church received a reward from God for their partnership.
Application
First Assembly of God is to be a missions church. We are to partner with missionaries to spread the good news about Christ. It is our calling.
Prayer
I pray that you will enable First A/G to fulfill it's call. Do not let us shrink back but to go forward. Do not let us grow weary in doing good but may we be found faithful. Do not let us listen to the naysayers but to act in faith.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
September 28 devotional
Scripture
Isaiah 55:11 “It is the same with my word. I send it out, and it always produces fruit. It will accomplish all I want it to do, and it will prosper everywhere I send it.”
Observation
As a teacher of God's word this verse is a great encouragement. God word”
1) will always produce fruit
2) will accomplish what God wants it to do
3) will prosper everywhere I send it
There is nothing Satan can do to stop the success of God's Word. It is God's sword. It is a spiritual weapon that does damage to Satan's kingdom. It brings prosperity and blessing to the believer who believes and acts on it. The Bible is the inspired word of God. It is to be believed and obeyed.
Application
I proclaim God's Word in faith.
I proclaim God's Word with boldness
I teach and preach the Bible unashamedly.
Prayer
Thank you for this promise. I ask that you give me the very words to speak. I know that your word will achieve your will. I pray in faith.
Isaiah 55:11 “It is the same with my word. I send it out, and it always produces fruit. It will accomplish all I want it to do, and it will prosper everywhere I send it.”
Observation
As a teacher of God's word this verse is a great encouragement. God word”
1) will always produce fruit
2) will accomplish what God wants it to do
3) will prosper everywhere I send it
There is nothing Satan can do to stop the success of God's Word. It is God's sword. It is a spiritual weapon that does damage to Satan's kingdom. It brings prosperity and blessing to the believer who believes and acts on it. The Bible is the inspired word of God. It is to be believed and obeyed.
Application
I proclaim God's Word in faith.
I proclaim God's Word with boldness
I teach and preach the Bible unashamedly.
Prayer
Thank you for this promise. I ask that you give me the very words to speak. I know that your word will achieve your will. I pray in faith.
Monday, September 27, 2010
September 27 devotional
Scripture
Ephesians 5:17 “Don't act thoughtlessly, but try to understand what the Lord wants you to do”
Observation
1) think before I act
2) Seek His will everyday
3) The most important information for me to have is to understand what God wants me to do.
Application
I should never act without seeking God first. I should set aside time everyday seeking to understand what God wants me to do. He is my general and I seek my orders from him. He is all knowing. His direction is always right.
Prayer
I ask that you reveal your will to me today. Give me a spirit of wisdom and revelation. Give me the faith and courage to obey your will. I desire to be pleasing to you.
Ephesians 5:17 “Don't act thoughtlessly, but try to understand what the Lord wants you to do”
Observation
1) think before I act
2) Seek His will everyday
3) The most important information for me to have is to understand what God wants me to do.
Application
I should never act without seeking God first. I should set aside time everyday seeking to understand what God wants me to do. He is my general and I seek my orders from him. He is all knowing. His direction is always right.
Prayer
I ask that you reveal your will to me today. Give me a spirit of wisdom and revelation. Give me the faith and courage to obey your will. I desire to be pleasing to you.
Sunday, September 26, 2010
September 26 devotional
Scripture
Isaiah 48:17 “The Lord, your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel, says: I am the Lord your God, who teaches you what is good and leads you along the paths you should follow.”
Observation
This verse tells me who God is and what God does.
1) God is:
Lord- my master and master of the universe
Redeemer- he rescued me from slavery
Holy One- He is set aside as holy, pure, and righteous.
My God- I am His child
2) What God does:
Teaches me what is good
Leads me along the paths I should follow
Application
Everything I need is found in who God is and what he does for me. He is my master, redeemer, Holy One, and my God. He teaches and guides me in life. I look to Him as the source of my every need, want, and desire.
Prayer
I acknowledge my complete and total need of you. You are everything I need. I will not look to you. You are my God. You are everything I need.
Isaiah 48:17 “The Lord, your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel, says: I am the Lord your God, who teaches you what is good and leads you along the paths you should follow.”
Observation
This verse tells me who God is and what God does.
1) God is:
Lord- my master and master of the universe
Redeemer- he rescued me from slavery
Holy One- He is set aside as holy, pure, and righteous.
My God- I am His child
2) What God does:
Teaches me what is good
Leads me along the paths I should follow
Application
Everything I need is found in who God is and what he does for me. He is my master, redeemer, Holy One, and my God. He teaches and guides me in life. I look to Him as the source of my every need, want, and desire.
Prayer
I acknowledge my complete and total need of you. You are everything I need. I will not look to you. You are my God. You are everything I need.
Saturday, September 25, 2010
September 25 devotional
Scripture
Isaiah 45:22 “Let all the world look to me for salvation! For I am God; there is no other. I have sworn by my own name, and I will never go back on my word: Every knee will bow to me, and every tongue will confess allegiance to my name.”
Observation
Jesus is the only way to heaven. God says there is no other. Every knee will bow to Jesus. Every tongue will confess their allegiance to Him. Jesus said I am the way, the truth, and the life. No man comes to the Father except through me.
Application
I must proclaim Jesus as the only way to salvation. I cannot fold under the pressure of tolerance that claims it doesn't matte what you believe as long as you believe sincerely. That is a lie from the pit of hell. That is Satan's attempt to deceive the masses. Jesus is the only savior. He is the only one who died on the cross for my sins. I will place my trust in him. I will proclaim his name to the nations. I will invest my life into missions.
Prayer
I ask that the name of Jesus will be proclaimed on every continent, in every nation, to every people group. I pray that Jesus will be preached in every language of the world.
Isaiah 45:22 “Let all the world look to me for salvation! For I am God; there is no other. I have sworn by my own name, and I will never go back on my word: Every knee will bow to me, and every tongue will confess allegiance to my name.”
Observation
Jesus is the only way to heaven. God says there is no other. Every knee will bow to Jesus. Every tongue will confess their allegiance to Him. Jesus said I am the way, the truth, and the life. No man comes to the Father except through me.
Application
I must proclaim Jesus as the only way to salvation. I cannot fold under the pressure of tolerance that claims it doesn't matte what you believe as long as you believe sincerely. That is a lie from the pit of hell. That is Satan's attempt to deceive the masses. Jesus is the only savior. He is the only one who died on the cross for my sins. I will place my trust in him. I will proclaim his name to the nations. I will invest my life into missions.
Prayer
I ask that the name of Jesus will be proclaimed on every continent, in every nation, to every people group. I pray that Jesus will be preached in every language of the world.
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