Scripture
Exodus 3:2-3 The angel of the Lord appeared to him in a blazing fire from the midst of the bush, and he looked, and behold, the bush was burning with fire, yet the bush was not consumed. So Moses said, "I must turn aside now and see this marvelous sight, why the bush is not burned up."
Observation
The Lord got Moses' attention when he saw the bush on fire but not burning up. Moses had to go and see this marvelous sight. It was then that God spoke to Moses. . .
Application
When one of the little ones I was watching recently decided to throw toys at a younger sibling, I gently placed my hand on their shoulder and said, 'You must not throw toys, someone will get hurt.' A few minutes later, another toy flew across the room. Eye contact, both hands on the shoulders, and a firm voice, 'Do not throw toys, someone could get hurt' - and a pop in the diaper area - commanded a response from the surprised little one that was testing boundaries, 'Yes Grammy, ok. No more toy throwing.' I got the little one's attention.
What does it take for God to get my attention? God wants to speak to me and in the busyness of my day to day stuff, I have found myself deaf to the Holy Spirit promptings to 'Come away, stop what you are doing, listen, I want to talk with you. Come and see what great and marvelous things I want to show you.'
I must remember to 'Listen - to what God is saying to me, Inquire - to ask Him to speak and teach me, Faith - to have faith and believe that He has a plan and purpose for me, and Experience - to live out what He says, and just do it.
Prayer
Father, I don't want to miss it! Help me stay focused and stay on course by nurturing my relationship with You by sitting at Your feet with eyes that are open to see You, ears that are open to hear You, and my heart open to love You more and more. You have my attention Lord. In Jesus Name, A-men.
Friday, January 27, 2012
Thursday, January 26, 2012
The Lord Will Fight For You
Scripture
Exodus 15:9 The enemy said, "I will pursue, I will overtake, I will divide the spoil. My desire shall be gratified against them; I will draw out my sword, my hand will destroy them."
Exodus 14:14 The Lord will fight for you while you keep silent.
v 25 He caused their chariot wheels to swerve, He made them drive with difficulty . . .
Observation
The enemy comes to kill, steal, and destroy; and he is relentless. BUT, the Lord will fight for us - we need not say a word!
The Lord caused their chariot wheels to literally come off! The walls of water came crashing down on the enemy while God's people went through the sea on dry ground! We are NOT defeated! God is on our side! The enemy was totally wiped out and God was honored and glorified! The people feared the Lord that day, and put their trust in Him and in Moses.
Application
Don't quit or give up in the midst of the assaults from the enemy. Trust in God. He sees (Ex. 14:24) and will bring the enemy into confusion. He saves me and He's the One who will reign forever and ever!
Prayer
Father, thank You for Your strength when I am weak, and for Your great power when I am powerless. I can trust in You when the enemy pursues and wants to bring me down.
I lift up my eyes unto Thee Almighty God, my help comes from You. May I honor and glorify Your Name, You who reigns forever and ever. In Jesus Name, A-men.
Exodus 15:9 The enemy said, "I will pursue, I will overtake, I will divide the spoil. My desire shall be gratified against them; I will draw out my sword, my hand will destroy them."
Exodus 14:14 The Lord will fight for you while you keep silent.
v 25 He caused their chariot wheels to swerve, He made them drive with difficulty . . .
Observation
The enemy comes to kill, steal, and destroy; and he is relentless. BUT, the Lord will fight for us - we need not say a word!
The Lord caused their chariot wheels to literally come off! The walls of water came crashing down on the enemy while God's people went through the sea on dry ground! We are NOT defeated! God is on our side! The enemy was totally wiped out and God was honored and glorified! The people feared the Lord that day, and put their trust in Him and in Moses.
Application
Don't quit or give up in the midst of the assaults from the enemy. Trust in God. He sees (Ex. 14:24) and will bring the enemy into confusion. He saves me and He's the One who will reign forever and ever!
Prayer
Father, thank You for Your strength when I am weak, and for Your great power when I am powerless. I can trust in You when the enemy pursues and wants to bring me down.
I lift up my eyes unto Thee Almighty God, my help comes from You. May I honor and glorify Your Name, You who reigns forever and ever. In Jesus Name, A-men.
Sunday, January 1, 2012
Believe - Have Faith
Scripture
Luke 1:19-20, 45
The angel answered and said to him, "I am Gabriel, who stands in the presence of God, and I have been sent to speak to you and to bring you this good news. And behold, you shall be silent and unable to speak until the day when these things take place, because you did not believe my words, which will be fulfilled in their proper time."
45 And blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what had been spoken to her by the Lord.
Observation
There are consequences to not believing in what God speaks to us. Doubting limits us from receiving God's promises - faith and belief draw us closer. Blessing comes when we believe that God will fulfill, complete, & finish what He says He will do. His promise is a seal that binds our hearts to His. If He says it, He will do it.
Application
Have faith! Believe His words. The things He has spoken will come to pass. Put all doubting aside and trust in God and believe.
Prayer
Father, help my unbelief. I do have faith and I believe. The enemy of my soul tries to place seeds of doubt in my mind. I draw near to You O God and place my whole being in Your loving care. I trust You. I love You. In the midst of every life situation, let faith in You arise! Crowd out every seed of doubt and let faith have the victory! In Jesus Name, A-men.
Luke 1:19-20, 45
The angel answered and said to him, "I am Gabriel, who stands in the presence of God, and I have been sent to speak to you and to bring you this good news. And behold, you shall be silent and unable to speak until the day when these things take place, because you did not believe my words, which will be fulfilled in their proper time."
45 And blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what had been spoken to her by the Lord.
Observation
There are consequences to not believing in what God speaks to us. Doubting limits us from receiving God's promises - faith and belief draw us closer. Blessing comes when we believe that God will fulfill, complete, & finish what He says He will do. His promise is a seal that binds our hearts to His. If He says it, He will do it.
Application
Have faith! Believe His words. The things He has spoken will come to pass. Put all doubting aside and trust in God and believe.
Prayer
Father, help my unbelief. I do have faith and I believe. The enemy of my soul tries to place seeds of doubt in my mind. I draw near to You O God and place my whole being in Your loving care. I trust You. I love You. In the midst of every life situation, let faith in You arise! Crowd out every seed of doubt and let faith have the victory! In Jesus Name, A-men.
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