He Knows Us and Yet He Still Loves Us!
Isaiah 63; Isaiah 64; Psalm 107; John 2
Scripture
John 2:24 “But Jesus didn't trust them, because he knew what people were really like. 25 No one needed to tell him about human nature.”
Observation
Jesus knew the hearts of the folks that heard him that day and saw him do the mighty miracles. He knew better than to trust them because he knows all about human nature. Later some of these same people may have been cheering at his crucifixion. We are sinners to the core. Our old nature is wicked and Christ knows it. The heart is deceitful above all things and desperately wicked who can know it. I am glad that while I was still a sinner that Christ died for me. He didn’t wait until I was good enough to deserve to be saved.
Application
When people disappoint me by falling back into sin I need to remind myself that it could be me. I just need to help them get back on course.
Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank you for saving a sinner like me. Thank you for letting me serve you. Help me this week to bring someone back to you that has fallen into sin.
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Monday, July 31, 2006
Sunday, July 30, 2006
We Are So Blessed!
Isaiah 60; Isaiah 61; Isaiah 62; John 1
Scripture
John 1:16 “We have all benefited from the rich blessings he brought to us--one gracious blessing after another.”
Observation
God wants to bless us. He wants to pour out His blessings on us. He has blessed us so much already. Moses brought the law, but God's unfailing love and faithfulness came through Jesus Christ. The United States is a blessed country. God pours out blessings on believers and non-believers alike. But those that have a personal relationship with Christ are the only ones that can live life to its fullest and enjoy God’s blessings to the Max!
Application
I will think today about all God’s blessings that I have received and will give Him Praise!
Prayer
Heavenly Father, I can’t count all my blessings that you have poured out on me! I am not worthy to receive them, but thank you for each one. You are a Very, Very Good Heavenly Father!
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Isaiah 60; Isaiah 61; Isaiah 62; John 1
Scripture
John 1:16 “We have all benefited from the rich blessings he brought to us--one gracious blessing after another.”
Observation
God wants to bless us. He wants to pour out His blessings on us. He has blessed us so much already. Moses brought the law, but God's unfailing love and faithfulness came through Jesus Christ. The United States is a blessed country. God pours out blessings on believers and non-believers alike. But those that have a personal relationship with Christ are the only ones that can live life to its fullest and enjoy God’s blessings to the Max!
Application
I will think today about all God’s blessings that I have received and will give Him Praise!
Prayer
Heavenly Father, I can’t count all my blessings that you have poured out on me! I am not worthy to receive them, but thank you for each one. You are a Very, Very Good Heavenly Father!
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Saturday, July 29, 2006
A Full Life
Isaiah 57; Isaiah 58; Isaiah 59; Psalm 103; 2 Peter 3
Scripture
Psalm 103:5 He fills my life with good things. My youth is renewed like the eagle's!
Observation
David looks at his life and realizes how good he has it! God filled David’s life with good things. God renewed David’s strength like an eagle’s!
Application
God has blessed me with so much. My life is filled with good things! As I move all of our stuff into storage it is evident that God has poured out his blessings on Kathy and me.
Prayer
Heavenly Father, you are so good to me. My life is filled with so many good things. Thank you for directing my life. May I please you today with my attitude. May my heart be right before you.
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Isaiah 57; Isaiah 58; Isaiah 59; Psalm 103; 2 Peter 3
Scripture
Psalm 103:5 He fills my life with good things. My youth is renewed like the eagle's!
Observation
David looks at his life and realizes how good he has it! God filled David’s life with good things. God renewed David’s strength like an eagle’s!
Application
God has blessed me with so much. My life is filled with good things! As I move all of our stuff into storage it is evident that God has poured out his blessings on Kathy and me.
Prayer
Heavenly Father, you are so good to me. My life is filled with so many good things. Thank you for directing my life. May I please you today with my attitude. May my heart be right before you.
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Friday, July 28, 2006
Thank you, Thank you, and Thank you!
Isaiah 53; Isaiah 54; Isaiah 55; Isaiah 56; 2 Peter 2
Scripture
Isaiah 53: 2-9 “My servant grew up in the LORD's presence like a tender green shoot, sprouting from a root in dry and sterile ground. There was nothing beautiful or majestic about his appearance, nothing to attract us to him. He was despised and rejected--a man of sorrows, acquainted with bitterest grief. We turned our backs on him and looked the other way when he went by. He was despised, and we did not care.
Yet it was our weaknesses he carried; it was our sorrows that weighed him down. And we thought his troubles were a punishment from God for his own sins! But he was wounded and crushed for our sins. He was beaten that we might have peace. He was whipped, and we were healed! All of us have strayed away like sheep. We have left God's paths to follow our own. Yet the LORD laid on him the guilt and sins of us all.
He was oppressed and treated harshly, yet he never said a word. He was led as a lamb to the slaughter. And as a sheep is silent before the shearers, he did not open his mouth. From prison and trial they led him away to his death. But who among the people realized that he was dying for their sins--that he was suffering their punishment? He had done no wrong, and he never deceived anyone. But he was buried like a criminal; he was put in a rich man's grave.”
Observation
About 700 years before Christ came to die in our place Isaiah wrote about it. It was God’s plan to save us! He was despised, rejected, beaten, wounded, crushed, and whipped for our sins. He took on the cross all of our guilt and sins!
Application
This is what He did for me. I don’t deserve the life that I have. I could never repay Him for what He did, but I can live for Him with all my heart!
Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank you for the pain Jesus suffered on the cross for me! I am so blessed. Thank you, thank you, and thank you, for saving me! Help me to share this Good News with others that you bring into my life.
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Isaiah 53; Isaiah 54; Isaiah 55; Isaiah 56; 2 Peter 2
Scripture
Isaiah 53: 2-9 “My servant grew up in the LORD's presence like a tender green shoot, sprouting from a root in dry and sterile ground. There was nothing beautiful or majestic about his appearance, nothing to attract us to him. He was despised and rejected--a man of sorrows, acquainted with bitterest grief. We turned our backs on him and looked the other way when he went by. He was despised, and we did not care.
Yet it was our weaknesses he carried; it was our sorrows that weighed him down. And we thought his troubles were a punishment from God for his own sins! But he was wounded and crushed for our sins. He was beaten that we might have peace. He was whipped, and we were healed! All of us have strayed away like sheep. We have left God's paths to follow our own. Yet the LORD laid on him the guilt and sins of us all.
He was oppressed and treated harshly, yet he never said a word. He was led as a lamb to the slaughter. And as a sheep is silent before the shearers, he did not open his mouth. From prison and trial they led him away to his death. But who among the people realized that he was dying for their sins--that he was suffering their punishment? He had done no wrong, and he never deceived anyone. But he was buried like a criminal; he was put in a rich man's grave.”
Observation
About 700 years before Christ came to die in our place Isaiah wrote about it. It was God’s plan to save us! He was despised, rejected, beaten, wounded, crushed, and whipped for our sins. He took on the cross all of our guilt and sins!
Application
This is what He did for me. I don’t deserve the life that I have. I could never repay Him for what He did, but I can live for Him with all my heart!
Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank you for the pain Jesus suffered on the cross for me! I am so blessed. Thank you, thank you, and thank you, for saving me! Help me to share this Good News with others that you bring into my life.
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Thursday, July 27, 2006
Counting Down!
Isaiah 50; Isaiah 51; Isaiah 52; Psalm 92; 2 Peter 1
Scripture
Psalm 92:12-14 “But the godly will flourish like palm trees and grow strong like the cedars of Lebanon. For they are transplanted into the LORD's own house. They flourish in the courts of our God. Even in old age they will still produce fruit; they will remain vital and green.
2 Peter 1:14 “But the Lord Jesus Christ has shown me that my days here on earth are numbered ...”.
Observation
Old age…Grand Pa…Sore Aching Bones…But… God still can use me. I can still produce fruit. I can still remain vital! I can still flourish like a palm tree…if I am godly! Growing old and realizing that my days are numbered doesn’t mean that I have less value to the Kingdom! That is a lie from the Evil One that I am not going to accept.
Application
The key to being successful in the latter part of one’s life is to remain godly. I plan to continue to read, pray, and meditate on His Word every day!
Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank you that you continue to use us even as we get older! Thank you for blessing me with so much. I am very tired of packing and moving boxes, but thankful that you have blessed us with so much stuff. Thank you for providing for our every need. You are a Wonderful God.
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Isaiah 50; Isaiah 51; Isaiah 52; Psalm 92; 2 Peter 1
Scripture
Psalm 92:12-14 “But the godly will flourish like palm trees and grow strong like the cedars of Lebanon. For they are transplanted into the LORD's own house. They flourish in the courts of our God. Even in old age they will still produce fruit; they will remain vital and green.
2 Peter 1:14 “But the Lord Jesus Christ has shown me that my days here on earth are numbered ...”.
Observation
Old age…Grand Pa…Sore Aching Bones…But… God still can use me. I can still produce fruit. I can still remain vital! I can still flourish like a palm tree…if I am godly! Growing old and realizing that my days are numbered doesn’t mean that I have less value to the Kingdom! That is a lie from the Evil One that I am not going to accept.
Application
The key to being successful in the latter part of one’s life is to remain godly. I plan to continue to read, pray, and meditate on His Word every day!
Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank you that you continue to use us even as we get older! Thank you for blessing me with so much. I am very tired of packing and moving boxes, but thankful that you have blessed us with so much stuff. Thank you for providing for our every need. You are a Wonderful God.
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Wednesday, July 26, 2006
Prowling Like a Roaring Lion!
Isaiah 46; Isaiah 47; Isaiah 48; Isaiah 49; 1 Peter 5
Scripture
1 Peter 5:7 “Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about what happens to you.”
1 Peter 5:8 “Be careful! Watch out for attacks from the Devil, your great enemy. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for some victim to devour. 9Take a firm stand against him, and be strong in your faith. Remember that your Christian brothers and sisters[b] all over the world are going through the same kind of suffering you are.”
Observation
Peter is finishing his letter and he is giving some final warnings and instructions! In verse 7 he says that we should give all of our worries and anxieties to God because God cares for us. Then in verses 8 and 9 Peter warns us that the Devil is on the prowl and desires to destroy us. And he says that we need to stand firm against him and be strong in our faith. He then says that Christians around the world are suffering persecution too and that the suffering will not last forever.
Application
Nothing that I am going through compares with what Christians in other countries have to put up with every day of their lives. But God still wants me to give Him all my worries and concerns because He cares for me.
Prayer
Heavenly Father, please keep me from the evil one. Keep my family and me safe from his destructive power. Help me to give you every concern that comes to my mind today! Thank you for caring for me!
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Isaiah 46; Isaiah 47; Isaiah 48; Isaiah 49; 1 Peter 5
Scripture
1 Peter 5:7 “Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about what happens to you.”
1 Peter 5:8 “Be careful! Watch out for attacks from the Devil, your great enemy. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for some victim to devour. 9Take a firm stand against him, and be strong in your faith. Remember that your Christian brothers and sisters[b] all over the world are going through the same kind of suffering you are.”
Observation
Peter is finishing his letter and he is giving some final warnings and instructions! In verse 7 he says that we should give all of our worries and anxieties to God because God cares for us. Then in verses 8 and 9 Peter warns us that the Devil is on the prowl and desires to destroy us. And he says that we need to stand firm against him and be strong in our faith. He then says that Christians around the world are suffering persecution too and that the suffering will not last forever.
Application
Nothing that I am going through compares with what Christians in other countries have to put up with every day of their lives. But God still wants me to give Him all my worries and concerns because He cares for me.
Prayer
Heavenly Father, please keep me from the evil one. Keep my family and me safe from his destructive power. Help me to give you every concern that comes to my mind today! Thank you for caring for me!
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Tuesday, July 25, 2006
When …not… If!
Isaiah 43; Isaiah 44; Isaiah 45; 1 Peter 4
Scripture
Isaiah 43:1-3"…Do not be afraid, for I have ransomed you. I have called you by name; you are mine. 2 When you go through deep waters and great trouble, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown! When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you. 3 For I am the LORD, your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior.”
Observation
What a wonderful passage of scripture! God doesn’t say “if” He says, “When”! When we go through trials, troubles, difficult times, crisis, He will go through them with us. He is our Savior. This passage of scripture has helped me through a lot of tough times. 1 Peter 4 goes along with this passage as Peter adds that we should expect to suffer if we are Christians! I thought it was interesting how God makes fun of those who worship idols throughout these three chapters of Isaiah. It still happens today!
Application
I have been called by name. I am His. As Kathy and I go through this time of being “homeless” I will not be afraid because God is going through this with us!
Prayer
Heavenly Father, may your Word penetrate my heart! Help me be all that you want me to be. Help me not to worship “idols”. I want you to be my focus. Thank you that you are going with me through every difficult situation and you will bring me out safely!
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Isaiah 43; Isaiah 44; Isaiah 45; 1 Peter 4
Scripture
Isaiah 43:1-3"…Do not be afraid, for I have ransomed you. I have called you by name; you are mine. 2 When you go through deep waters and great trouble, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown! When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you. 3 For I am the LORD, your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior.”
Observation
What a wonderful passage of scripture! God doesn’t say “if” He says, “When”! When we go through trials, troubles, difficult times, crisis, He will go through them with us. He is our Savior. This passage of scripture has helped me through a lot of tough times. 1 Peter 4 goes along with this passage as Peter adds that we should expect to suffer if we are Christians! I thought it was interesting how God makes fun of those who worship idols throughout these three chapters of Isaiah. It still happens today!
Application
I have been called by name. I am His. As Kathy and I go through this time of being “homeless” I will not be afraid because God is going through this with us!
Prayer
Heavenly Father, may your Word penetrate my heart! Help me be all that you want me to be. Help me not to worship “idols”. I want you to be my focus. Thank you that you are going with me through every difficult situation and you will bring me out safely!
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Monday, July 24, 2006
Way More Than Big, He is Indescribable!
Isaiah 40; Isaiah 41; Isaiah 42; 1 Peter 3
Scripture
Isaiah 40:12 ”Who else has held the oceans in his hand? Who has measured off the heavens with his fingers? Who else knows the weight of the earth or has weighed out the mountains and the hills?” 26 Look up into the heavens. Who created all the stars? He brings them out one after another, calling each by its name. And he counts them to see that none are lost or have strayed away. Don't you know that the LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of all the earth? He never grows faint or weary. No one can measure the depths of his understanding. 29 He gives power to those who are tired and worn out; he offers strength to the weak. 30 Even youths will become exhausted, and young men will give up. 31 But those who wait on the LORD will find new strength. They will fly high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint.
Observation
God is Indescribable! He is the Mighty Creator God. He never grows weary. He never gets tired. For those of us who are tired and worn out He can renew our strength. We will fly high like eagles!
Application
This week we are moving out of the house that we have lived in for the past three years. We have to finish packing and move everything we own into storage. I look to my God to renew my strength and to give me energy to be able to complete the task.
Prayer
Heavenly Father, I am glad that I don’t worship an idol made by someone’s hands and that is placed on a shelf. I worship a Mighty Creator God that is all Powerful. Thank you for giving me energy and strength to move boxes today! Thank you for providing everything I need to live. Help me to please you this week with my attitude. Guard my heart and keep me close to you!
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Isaiah 40; Isaiah 41; Isaiah 42; 1 Peter 3
Scripture
Isaiah 40:12 ”Who else has held the oceans in his hand? Who has measured off the heavens with his fingers? Who else knows the weight of the earth or has weighed out the mountains and the hills?” 26 Look up into the heavens. Who created all the stars? He brings them out one after another, calling each by its name. And he counts them to see that none are lost or have strayed away. Don't you know that the LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of all the earth? He never grows faint or weary. No one can measure the depths of his understanding. 29 He gives power to those who are tired and worn out; he offers strength to the weak. 30 Even youths will become exhausted, and young men will give up. 31 But those who wait on the LORD will find new strength. They will fly high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint.
Observation
God is Indescribable! He is the Mighty Creator God. He never grows weary. He never gets tired. For those of us who are tired and worn out He can renew our strength. We will fly high like eagles!
Application
This week we are moving out of the house that we have lived in for the past three years. We have to finish packing and move everything we own into storage. I look to my God to renew my strength and to give me energy to be able to complete the task.
Prayer
Heavenly Father, I am glad that I don’t worship an idol made by someone’s hands and that is placed on a shelf. I worship a Mighty Creator God that is all Powerful. Thank you for giving me energy and strength to move boxes today! Thank you for providing everything I need to live. Help me to please you this week with my attitude. Guard my heart and keep me close to you!
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Sunday, July 23, 2006
It's a Done Deal!
2 Kings 20; Isaiah 38; Isaiah 39; Psalm 75; 1 Peter 2
Scripture
1 Peter 2:24 “He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed.” Or in the NLT 1 Peter 2: 24 “He personally carried away our sins in his own body on the cross so we can be dead to sin and live for what is right. You have been healed by his wounds!”
Observation
Peter says that Christ took or carried our sins in his body on the cross (tree). And Peter says by His (Jesus) wounds we have been healed. Both of those phrases are in the past tense. It is a done deal if we have a relationship with Him. He has paid the price in full.
Application
We need to live like we have been set free from the bondage of sin. Christ paid a huge price to provide a solution to our sin problem. We need to act like we belong to Him.
Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank you for setting me free from the bondage of sin. I want to live for you. Thank you for suffering so that I may be healed from the consequences of sin.
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2 Kings 20; Isaiah 38; Isaiah 39; Psalm 75; 1 Peter 2
Scripture
1 Peter 2:24 “He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed.” Or in the NLT 1 Peter 2: 24 “He personally carried away our sins in his own body on the cross so we can be dead to sin and live for what is right. You have been healed by his wounds!”
Observation
Peter says that Christ took or carried our sins in his body on the cross (tree). And Peter says by His (Jesus) wounds we have been healed. Both of those phrases are in the past tense. It is a done deal if we have a relationship with Him. He has paid the price in full.
Application
We need to live like we have been set free from the bondage of sin. Christ paid a huge price to provide a solution to our sin problem. We need to act like we belong to Him.
Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank you for setting me free from the bondage of sin. I want to live for you. Thank you for suffering so that I may be healed from the consequences of sin.
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Saturday, July 22, 2006
Redeemed From the Empty Way of Life!
Isaiah 36-37; Psalm 76; 1 Peter 1
Scripture
I Peter 1: 8-9 “For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your forefathers, but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect.”
Observation
In John 10:10, Jesus says, “I have come that you may have life and have it to the full". Peter says that we have been redeemed from the empty way of life. Life without Christ is empty. It has no purpose or meaning. Most people in this world are living the “empty way of life”. They are trying to fill their life with the pleasures of; drugs, sex, alcohol, materialism etc. There is only one thing that can fill the empty void in every life and that is a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
Application
I am thankful that my life is full of meaning and purpose. Many people that are trying to fill that void in their lives with the things of this world have fallen into addictions (which are never satisfied) need a relationship with Jesus.
Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank you for giving me such an abundant life. Thank you for redeeming me from the empty way of life. Help me to help those caught in addictions; those caught in the empty way of life find you!
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Isaiah 36-37; Psalm 76; 1 Peter 1
Scripture
I Peter 1: 8-9 “For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your forefathers, but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect.”
Observation
In John 10:10, Jesus says, “I have come that you may have life and have it to the full". Peter says that we have been redeemed from the empty way of life. Life without Christ is empty. It has no purpose or meaning. Most people in this world are living the “empty way of life”. They are trying to fill their life with the pleasures of; drugs, sex, alcohol, materialism etc. There is only one thing that can fill the empty void in every life and that is a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
Application
I am thankful that my life is full of meaning and purpose. Many people that are trying to fill that void in their lives with the things of this world have fallen into addictions (which are never satisfied) need a relationship with Jesus.
Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank you for giving me such an abundant life. Thank you for redeeming me from the empty way of life. Help me to help those caught in addictions; those caught in the empty way of life find you!
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Friday, July 21, 2006
The Secret to a Powerful Prayer Life!
2 Kings 18; 2 Kings 19; 2 Chronicles 32; James 5
Scripture
James 5:16 “Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.”
Observation
Praying for each other works! God wants us to pray for those struggling with sin. He wants us to pray for those that need to be healed. The key is to be the right kind of person when you pray. James says that the prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective. If our prayers are not powerful and effective then maybe we better check our right standing with God.
Application
Who am I praying for? Am I praying for people that need to be healed? Am I praying for people that are sin sick and need to get right with God? Am I confessed up and right with God so my prayers will be powerful and effective?
Prayer
Heavenly Father, show me any sin in my life so I can confess it. Put people on my heart that I should pray for. Help me be a person who is righteous so my prayers can be powerful and effective.
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2 Kings 18; 2 Kings 19; 2 Chronicles 32; James 5
Scripture
James 5:16 “Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.”
Observation
Praying for each other works! God wants us to pray for those struggling with sin. He wants us to pray for those that need to be healed. The key is to be the right kind of person when you pray. James says that the prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective. If our prayers are not powerful and effective then maybe we better check our right standing with God.
Application
Who am I praying for? Am I praying for people that need to be healed? Am I praying for people that are sin sick and need to get right with God? Am I confessed up and right with God so my prayers will be powerful and effective?
Prayer
Heavenly Father, show me any sin in my life so I can confess it. Put people on my heart that I should pray for. Help me be a person who is righteous so my prayers can be powerful and effective.
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Thursday, July 20, 2006
Just Maybe This is the Most Common Sin!
2 Chronicles 29; 2 Chronicles 30; 2 Chronicles 31; James 4
Scripture
James 4:17 "Anyone, then, who knows the good he ought to do and doesn't do it, sins. "
Observation
For a Christian I think that this is probably the most common sin! We may not murder, commit adultery, or rob our neighbors, but many times God nudges us to do something good and when we don’t do it, we sin. How many times have you felt like you should do something for someone, but because it wasn’t convenient you didn’t do it?
James says that not doing something good when you know that you should do it is sin. He is saying this in the context of a lesson on “not presuming on God” and thinking that God is going to bless our plans.
We need to be doing His will. We don’t know what He may lead us to do. So we shouldn’t say with complete confidence that we are going to do this or that. He may want us to do something good for someone else and He may change our plans. He may change our plans for that day, that week, or that year!
Application
We need to be looking for and expecting Godly interruptions. Our schedules may need to be adjusted immediately so that we can do something good for someone else!
Prayer
Father, help me to be obedient when you want me to do something good, even though it doesn’t fit into my plans. May I be willing to do your will today no matter what the inconvenience or sacrifice. Thank you for Godly interruptions.
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2 Chronicles 29; 2 Chronicles 30; 2 Chronicles 31; James 4
Scripture
James 4:17 "Anyone, then, who knows the good he ought to do and doesn't do it, sins. "
Observation
For a Christian I think that this is probably the most common sin! We may not murder, commit adultery, or rob our neighbors, but many times God nudges us to do something good and when we don’t do it, we sin. How many times have you felt like you should do something for someone, but because it wasn’t convenient you didn’t do it?
James says that not doing something good when you know that you should do it is sin. He is saying this in the context of a lesson on “not presuming on God” and thinking that God is going to bless our plans.
We need to be doing His will. We don’t know what He may lead us to do. So we shouldn’t say with complete confidence that we are going to do this or that. He may want us to do something good for someone else and He may change our plans. He may change our plans for that day, that week, or that year!
Application
We need to be looking for and expecting Godly interruptions. Our schedules may need to be adjusted immediately so that we can do something good for someone else!
Prayer
Father, help me to be obedient when you want me to do something good, even though it doesn’t fit into my plans. May I be willing to do your will today no matter what the inconvenience or sacrifice. Thank you for Godly interruptions.
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Wednesday, July 19, 2006
Change Gears For a Moment!
2 Kings 17; 2 Chronicles 28; Psalm 46; James 3
Scripture
Psalm 46:10 "Be still, and know that I am God;
I will be exalted among the nations,
I will be exalted in the earth."
Observation
With the world on the brink of World War III, according to some folks, I think it is good to meditate on Psalm 46. The first 3 verses remind us of who is in control and that we don’t need to fear. Verse nine says that God is the one that puts an end to wars which brings us to verse ten that says, “Be still”. He will be exalted among the nations. The Psalm doesn’t say that He might be exalted; it says that He will be exalted. He is in control of what is happening in the Middle East. Nothing that is going on is a surprise to Him.
Application
I am going to take time this morning to be still. I am going to reflect on what God is doing not only in my life, my family, the life of our church, but also what God is doing among the nations.
Prayer
Father, you are all powerful. There is nothing too hard for you. Help me today with my fears. Help me to trust you with the big things as well as the small stuff in my life. Father, the world seems to be spinning out of control and yet I know that you are in control even when it seems like evil completely dominates. May your will be done in my life today as well as the Middle East and other parts of the world.
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2 Kings 17; 2 Chronicles 28; Psalm 46; James 3
Scripture
Psalm 46:10 "Be still, and know that I am God;
I will be exalted among the nations,
I will be exalted in the earth."
Observation
With the world on the brink of World War III, according to some folks, I think it is good to meditate on Psalm 46. The first 3 verses remind us of who is in control and that we don’t need to fear. Verse nine says that God is the one that puts an end to wars which brings us to verse ten that says, “Be still”. He will be exalted among the nations. The Psalm doesn’t say that He might be exalted; it says that He will be exalted. He is in control of what is happening in the Middle East. Nothing that is going on is a surprise to Him.
Application
I am going to take time this morning to be still. I am going to reflect on what God is doing not only in my life, my family, the life of our church, but also what God is doing among the nations.
Prayer
Father, you are all powerful. There is nothing too hard for you. Help me today with my fears. Help me to trust you with the big things as well as the small stuff in my life. Father, the world seems to be spinning out of control and yet I know that you are in control even when it seems like evil completely dominates. May your will be done in my life today as well as the Middle East and other parts of the world.
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Tuesday, July 18, 2006
How Good is Good Enough?
Isaiah 32-35; James 2
Scripture
James 2:10 “For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it.”
Observation
James warns his fellow Christians not to show favoritism to the rich and discriminate against the poor. I would have thought that James would have been considered poor, but there must have been a lot of folks that had less than even the disciples had. If you discriminate, he said then you sin. If you sin one time then you are a sinner, a lawbreaker. It doesn’t take more than one sin to make us sinners. How good does a person have to be to get into Heaven? The answer is “perfect”! God does not allow sin into Heaven!
We are all guilty and we need to be forgiven. Jesus Christ offers His sinless life in exchange for our sinful lives. We have to receive His offer. It is a gift that each one of us must individually receive for ourselves.
Application
Everyone realizes that they are sinners. What most people do not understand is that Jesus Christ is the only solution for this sin problem. People will not know unless we tell them. The Good News that Jesus Christ died so that we can be forgiven and have everlasting life is a message that everyone must hear!
Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank you for sending Jesus to die on the cross in my place. I deserve to go to Hell, but I am thankful that you have forgiven me and I am on my way to Heaven. Help me to share my faith. Bring people into my life that need to hear the Gospel. Help me not to discriminate and help me to have mercy for those that are homeless and living on our streets. I pray for Robert and James today. Protect them as they live on the streets and bring people into their lives that can rescue them.
Isaiah 32-35; James 2
Scripture
James 2:10 “For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it.”
Observation
James warns his fellow Christians not to show favoritism to the rich and discriminate against the poor. I would have thought that James would have been considered poor, but there must have been a lot of folks that had less than even the disciples had. If you discriminate, he said then you sin. If you sin one time then you are a sinner, a lawbreaker. It doesn’t take more than one sin to make us sinners. How good does a person have to be to get into Heaven? The answer is “perfect”! God does not allow sin into Heaven!
We are all guilty and we need to be forgiven. Jesus Christ offers His sinless life in exchange for our sinful lives. We have to receive His offer. It is a gift that each one of us must individually receive for ourselves.
Application
Everyone realizes that they are sinners. What most people do not understand is that Jesus Christ is the only solution for this sin problem. People will not know unless we tell them. The Good News that Jesus Christ died so that we can be forgiven and have everlasting life is a message that everyone must hear!
Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank you for sending Jesus to die on the cross in my place. I deserve to go to Hell, but I am thankful that you have forgiven me and I am on my way to Heaven. Help me to share my faith. Bring people into my life that need to hear the Gospel. Help me not to discriminate and help me to have mercy for those that are homeless and living on our streets. I pray for Robert and James today. Protect them as they live on the streets and bring people into their lives that can rescue them.
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Monday, July 17, 2006
Can You Hear Me Now?
Isaiah 29-31; James 1
Scripture
James 1:19 “My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.”
Observation
The first chapter of James has so much great stuff in it that it is hard to decide what to write about. He starts out by saying that we should count it pure joy when we have lots of problems! Wow! But verse 19 gets my attention today! Quick to speak and quick to get angry is the norm, but to say that we should be quick to listen and slow to speak and slow to get angry hits home! Then he says that we should not only be quick to listen but we should be quick to do what God wants us to do. We should be doers of the Word and not hearers only. Wow! There is a lot packed into this one chapter!
Application
This week as I talk to people I want to be a good listener. As I read God’s Word this week I want to be quick to make application and do what He is telling me!
Prayer
Father, thank you for James 1:19, now just help me to actually live out that verse! Help me to be a good listener and help me to be a doer this week of what your Word tells me to do! You are an Awesome Wonderful God!
Isaiah 29-31; James 1
Scripture
James 1:19 “My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.”
Observation
The first chapter of James has so much great stuff in it that it is hard to decide what to write about. He starts out by saying that we should count it pure joy when we have lots of problems! Wow! But verse 19 gets my attention today! Quick to speak and quick to get angry is the norm, but to say that we should be quick to listen and slow to speak and slow to get angry hits home! Then he says that we should not only be quick to listen but we should be quick to do what God wants us to do. We should be doers of the Word and not hearers only. Wow! There is a lot packed into this one chapter!
Application
This week as I talk to people I want to be a good listener. As I read God’s Word this week I want to be quick to make application and do what He is telling me!
Prayer
Father, thank you for James 1:19, now just help me to actually live out that verse! Help me to be a good listener and help me to be a doer this week of what your Word tells me to do! You are an Awesome Wonderful God!
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Sunday, July 16, 2006
Perfect Peace!
Isaiah 25-28; Hebrews 13
Scripture
Isaiah 26:3 “You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast,
because he trusts in you.
Observation
Isaiah has the secret for a life of peace. You just need to set your mind on the Lord and trust totally on Him.
Application
This verse comes to my mind more than any other memory verse that I have ever memorized. During the night this is the verse that normally comes to my mind before any other. God reminds me with this verse that he can handle the circumstances of my life if I keep my mind focused on Him and totally trust Him for help.
Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank you for this verse that has been branded into my heart. Thank you for every memory verse that you have given me. Help me to guard more verses in my heart so I can stay close to you and away from sin.
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Isaiah 25-28; Hebrews 13
Scripture
Isaiah 26:3 “You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast,
because he trusts in you.
Observation
Isaiah has the secret for a life of peace. You just need to set your mind on the Lord and trust totally on Him.
Application
This verse comes to my mind more than any other memory verse that I have ever memorized. During the night this is the verse that normally comes to my mind before any other. God reminds me with this verse that he can handle the circumstances of my life if I keep my mind focused on Him and totally trust Him for help.
Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank you for this verse that has been branded into my heart. Thank you for every memory verse that you have given me. Help me to guard more verses in my heart so I can stay close to you and away from sin.
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Saturday, July 15, 2006
Therefore!
Isaiah 22-24; Hebrews 12
Scripture
Hebrews 12: 2 Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Observation
The writer of Hebrews starts out chapter 12 with “Therefore” and someone has said that every time you see a “Therefore” in scripture that you need to stop and look and see what it is there for! The “Therefore” takes us back to chapter 11, which is the “Faith Chapter.” He encourages us that since we have such a great crowd of witnesses that we need to run the race well! We need to not get discouraged and we need to keep our eyes on Jesus! We will endure hardship and we need to realize that it is all part of God’s plan for us!
Application
To be able to endure hardship that will come into my life as a Christian I need to keep my eyes on Jesus. If I keep my eyes on other people I will not be able to stay encouraged. I have to keep my eyes on Him so I don’t grow weary and lose heart!
Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank you for sending Jesus to endure the cross in my place. Help me to be faithful today. Encourage me through victories in the lives of those around me.
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Isaiah 22-24; Hebrews 12
Scripture
Hebrews 12: 2 Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Observation
The writer of Hebrews starts out chapter 12 with “Therefore” and someone has said that every time you see a “Therefore” in scripture that you need to stop and look and see what it is there for! The “Therefore” takes us back to chapter 11, which is the “Faith Chapter.” He encourages us that since we have such a great crowd of witnesses that we need to run the race well! We need to not get discouraged and we need to keep our eyes on Jesus! We will endure hardship and we need to realize that it is all part of God’s plan for us!
Application
To be able to endure hardship that will come into my life as a Christian I need to keep my eyes on Jesus. If I keep my eyes on other people I will not be able to stay encouraged. I have to keep my eyes on Him so I don’t grow weary and lose heart!
Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank you for sending Jesus to endure the cross in my place. Help me to be faithful today. Encourage me through victories in the lives of those around me.
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Friday, July 14, 2006
By Faith
Isaiah 19-21; Hebrews 11
Scripture
Hebrews 11:6 “But without faith no one can please God. We must believe that God is real and that he rewards everyone who searches for him”
Observation
Hall of Faith Chapter. If you do anything without faith it is a sin! It is impossible to please God without faith.
Application
This week I am going to trust God for a place to live while we build a house. He has always provided and I am sure that He will provide for us during this time in our lives.
Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank you in advance for providing us a place to live. Thank you for providing us everything we need for this life and lots more than we even need. You are a Wonderful God.
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Isaiah 19-21; Hebrews 11
Scripture
Hebrews 11:6 “But without faith no one can please God. We must believe that God is real and that he rewards everyone who searches for him”
Observation
Hall of Faith Chapter. If you do anything without faith it is a sin! It is impossible to please God without faith.
Application
This week I am going to trust God for a place to live while we build a house. He has always provided and I am sure that He will provide for us during this time in our lives.
Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank you in advance for providing us a place to live. Thank you for providing us everything we need for this life and lots more than we even need. You are a Wonderful God.
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Thursday, July 13, 2006
Spur one another!
Isaiah 15-18; Hebrews 10
Scripture
Hebrews 10:24 “And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.”
Observation
The writer of Hebrews exhorts us to think of ways to encourage one another. He says to spur one another toward love and good deeds. And we should not let anything keep us from meeting together in our small groups or corporate worship.
Application
It is easy to get discouraged and it is obviously easy enough for some to get discouraged enough to quit coming to church and to their small group and to their Sunday School class. So we need to encourage those that are discouraged. We need to call and write those that have been absent.
Prayer
Heavenly Father, help me to take time to call some folks that have missed these past Sundays. Help me to be an encourager to those that are having tough times. Show me who you want me to contact this week! Thank you for the guys in my life that keep me accountable to you.
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Isaiah 15-18; Hebrews 10
Scripture
Hebrews 10:24 “And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.”
Observation
The writer of Hebrews exhorts us to think of ways to encourage one another. He says to spur one another toward love and good deeds. And we should not let anything keep us from meeting together in our small groups or corporate worship.
Application
It is easy to get discouraged and it is obviously easy enough for some to get discouraged enough to quit coming to church and to their small group and to their Sunday School class. So we need to encourage those that are discouraged. We need to call and write those that have been absent.
Prayer
Heavenly Father, help me to take time to call some folks that have missed these past Sundays. Help me to be an encourager to those that are having tough times. Show me who you want me to contact this week! Thank you for the guys in my life that keep me accountable to you.
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Wednesday, July 12, 2006
Once For All
Isaiah 11-14; Hebrews 9
Scripture
Hebrews 9:12 “He did not enter by means of the blood of goats and calves; but he entered the Most Holy Place once for all by his own blood, having obtained eternal redemption.”
Observation
The high priest entered into the holy of holies once a year on the Day of Atonement. The high priest would sprinkle the blood of animals for the forgiveness of the sins of the people. It was temporary. It was an annual event. Blood sacrifices were even a daily event at the Temple. Jesus entered into the holy of holies (Heaven) not with the blood of animals, but with the sacrifice of His own blood. He did this once for all to take away our sins.
Application
When we trust Christ and accept Him as our Lord and Savior God no longer sees our sin. It has been taken away. Psalm 103:12 as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us. Christ died one time to take away the penalty of our sins. His death was a gift to us. We need to accept what He did on the cross for us. When we accept His gift then our sins are forgiven.
Prayer
Jesus, thank you for taking away the penalty of my sin. I am forgiven because of your sacrifice on the cross. Help me to continue to share with others this Good News. Bring someone into my life today that needs to hear about you!
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Isaiah 11-14; Hebrews 9
Scripture
Hebrews 9:12 “He did not enter by means of the blood of goats and calves; but he entered the Most Holy Place once for all by his own blood, having obtained eternal redemption.”
Observation
The high priest entered into the holy of holies once a year on the Day of Atonement. The high priest would sprinkle the blood of animals for the forgiveness of the sins of the people. It was temporary. It was an annual event. Blood sacrifices were even a daily event at the Temple. Jesus entered into the holy of holies (Heaven) not with the blood of animals, but with the sacrifice of His own blood. He did this once for all to take away our sins.
Application
When we trust Christ and accept Him as our Lord and Savior God no longer sees our sin. It has been taken away. Psalm 103:12 as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us. Christ died one time to take away the penalty of our sins. His death was a gift to us. We need to accept what He did on the cross for us. When we accept His gift then our sins are forgiven.
Prayer
Jesus, thank you for taking away the penalty of my sin. I am forgiven because of your sacrifice on the cross. Help me to continue to share with others this Good News. Bring someone into my life today that needs to hear about you!
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Tuesday, July 11, 2006
Christmas in July!
Scripture
Isaiah 9:6 “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.”
Observation
I think that in the Christmas season we catch a small glimpse of what it is going to be like in Heaven. That is, if you are a believer in a right relationship with your Heavenly Father. Isaiah declares that one day a Son will be born and this Son will change the World. Since that first Christmas morning, our world has never been the same. He is Wonderful Counselor, The Mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
Application
I think that today July 11, 2006 I will listen to a Christmas Carol (maybe an entire album of Christmas Carols) that declares this truth. This hot summer day I am going to meditate and give praise to the Christ of Christmas. I love the Christ of Christmas!
Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank you for giving your Son’s life in my place and thank you that we don’t have to wait until December to celebrate that wonderful gift. May you be glorified through my life today. Give me the energy and the desire to do your will today. You are Wonderful!
Scripture
Isaiah 9:6 “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.”
Observation
I think that in the Christmas season we catch a small glimpse of what it is going to be like in Heaven. That is, if you are a believer in a right relationship with your Heavenly Father. Isaiah declares that one day a Son will be born and this Son will change the World. Since that first Christmas morning, our world has never been the same. He is Wonderful Counselor, The Mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
Application
I think that today July 11, 2006 I will listen to a Christmas Carol (maybe an entire album of Christmas Carols) that declares this truth. This hot summer day I am going to meditate and give praise to the Christ of Christmas. I love the Christ of Christmas!
Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank you for giving your Son’s life in my place and thank you that we don’t have to wait until December to celebrate that wonderful gift. May you be glorified through my life today. Give me the energy and the desire to do your will today. You are Wonderful!
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Monday, July 10, 2006
Saved Completely! 100%
Micah 5-7; Hebrews 7
Scripture
Hebrews 7:25 “Therefore he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them.”
Observation
Jesus Christ is able to save us completely! After reading Hebrews 6 one might think that a person could lose their salvation, but verse 25 of chapter 7 shows that Christ saves us and keeps us. He is constantly interceding for us. He is going to make sure that everyone that puts their faith and trust in Him has eternal life and will live with Him forever!
Application
There are a few passages in the Bible that are difficult to understand and seem to say that someone could lose their salvation. It is good to be reminded that God is the one that saves us. We don’t deserve salvation. It is His free gift. We are sinners that deserve to go to Hell, but He doesn’t give us what we deserve if we accept His Son. He does that because He is a God of Mercy. He gives us what we cannot earn, “Eternal life” because He is God of Grace. Our part in the equation is faith. Our salvation never depends on our good works, not to obtain salvation or to maintain our salvation.
Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank you for saving me. I don’t deserve your Love, your Mercy, or your Grace. Help me to share with others what I have received. Thank you for saving me completely and for constantly praying for me and other believers. Help me to finish well. Help me to bring you Glory and Honor today.
Micah 5-7; Hebrews 7
Scripture
Hebrews 7:25 “Therefore he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them.”
Observation
Jesus Christ is able to save us completely! After reading Hebrews 6 one might think that a person could lose their salvation, but verse 25 of chapter 7 shows that Christ saves us and keeps us. He is constantly interceding for us. He is going to make sure that everyone that puts their faith and trust in Him has eternal life and will live with Him forever!
Application
There are a few passages in the Bible that are difficult to understand and seem to say that someone could lose their salvation. It is good to be reminded that God is the one that saves us. We don’t deserve salvation. It is His free gift. We are sinners that deserve to go to Hell, but He doesn’t give us what we deserve if we accept His Son. He does that because He is a God of Mercy. He gives us what we cannot earn, “Eternal life” because He is God of Grace. Our part in the equation is faith. Our salvation never depends on our good works, not to obtain salvation or to maintain our salvation.
Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank you for saving me. I don’t deserve your Love, your Mercy, or your Grace. Help me to share with others what I have received. Thank you for saving me completely and for constantly praying for me and other believers. Help me to finish well. Help me to bring you Glory and Honor today.
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Sunday, July 02, 2006
Kathy and I are at Indian Shores until Saturday!
If I don't find a computer to access the internet then I won't be able to post any blogs until our return! Please continue your daily reading of God's Word and your journaling!
Here are two great resources for you to use everyday!
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Crosswalk.com Bible Study Tools
Next Sunday's message, July 9th is about the place called "Hell"! Send me anything that you find dealing with the topic! The next Sunday's message, July 16th is going to be all about the place called "Heaven".
Please send me any information or questions that you have on either of these two topics! Thanks for the help!
If I don't find a computer to access the internet then I won't be able to post any blogs until our return! Please continue your daily reading of God's Word and your journaling!
Here are two great resources for you to use everyday!
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Crosswalk.com Bible Study Tools
Next Sunday's message, July 9th is about the place called "Hell"! Send me anything that you find dealing with the topic! The next Sunday's message, July 16th is going to be all about the place called "Heaven".
Please send me any information or questions that you have on either of these two topics! Thanks for the help!
Saturday, July 01, 2006
You’ve got to get cleaned up!
Isaiah 1-3; 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.
Observation
Isaiah starts out describing just how evil Israel had become. He said in verse 10 that they had become like Sodom and Gomorrah. So corrupt, so evil, so dirty that only God could clean them up. Then in verse eighteen God talks to them about the solution. He says, “Come”, and the only way we can do anything with our sin is to come to Him. No matter how badly we have sinned God can make our hearts as white as snow if we go to Him and ask Him for forgiveness.
Application
No matter how hard we try we can’t clean ourselves up! People try, but only God can take away our sins. 1 John 1:9 “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” Let’s take time today to talk to God and get things right with Him making sure that our hearts are “White as Snow”.
Prayer
Heavenly Father, You are so wonderful. Thanks for providing a way to get rid of my sin. Help me to keep my sins confessed up and when I sin today would you make it so obvious that I would immediately realize it and get it right with you. Help me with my attitude and my relationships. May my heart be as white as snow because of you!
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Isaiah 1-3; 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.
Observation
Isaiah starts out describing just how evil Israel had become. He said in verse 10 that they had become like Sodom and Gomorrah. So corrupt, so evil, so dirty that only God could clean them up. Then in verse eighteen God talks to them about the solution. He says, “Come”, and the only way we can do anything with our sin is to come to Him. No matter how badly we have sinned God can make our hearts as white as snow if we go to Him and ask Him for forgiveness.
Application
No matter how hard we try we can’t clean ourselves up! People try, but only God can take away our sins. 1 John 1:9 “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” Let’s take time today to talk to God and get things right with Him making sure that our hearts are “White as Snow”.
Prayer
Heavenly Father, You are so wonderful. Thanks for providing a way to get rid of my sin. Help me to keep my sins confessed up and when I sin today would you make it so obvious that I would immediately realize it and get it right with you. Help me with my attitude and my relationships. May my heart be as white as snow because of you!
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