No matter how we woke up this morning, so did someone else. Were we hungry, persecuted, afraid, no sleep, in pain or homeless? What ever we experience, so does someone else; and whatever someone else is experiencing so do we; FOR WE ARE ONE (Ephesians 4:4). What if we Prayed for everyone known and unknown; what if we Prayed GOD'S PROMISES known and unknown for everyone; and what if our Prayers had no words, just our Soul reaching out to the SOUL OF GOD? And what if we knew GOD would give us (and others) what we ask for (Matthew21:22)? What a difference we would make and no one would know but GOD and us. IT ALL WILL HAPPEN BECAUSE WE PRAY FOR HIS GLORY. LET US PRAY TOGETHER, AND WATCH THE MIRACLES UNFOLD.
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Why is the "FREEDOM OF RELIGION" of other faiths allowed to restrict the "FREEDOM OF CHRISTIANITY"? There is now a court case to remove JESUS from Christmas in the United States. Is GOD using this to grow our Maturity, is HE testing us, or is HE using it to "STRENGTHEN OUR FAITH"? Or, is GOD using this to destroy satan's "boasts" and to bring GLORY TO GOD (Job 1:12)? No matter what the "courts" decide, do we need to reaffirm our foundation of maturity through already repented sins and dead works (Hebrews 6:1-4); is there any scripture that says GOD puts evil and suffering in our way to test us (1 Corinthians 10:13); and if we only need FAITH the size of a mustard seed (Matthew 17:20) is it to strengthen our FAITH? HE who is in us is greater than he who is in the world (1 John 4:4). HE WHO IS IN US WILL ALWAYS KEEP CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS!
When we think we are on the "cutting edge" of knowledge and efficiency, "SOMEONE may be smiling and shaking THEIR head". We apply "time management" and "delegation of authority" in order to achieve maximum results. When Moses was overwhelmed leading the Israelites, Jethro suggested that Moses divide his labor into tens, fifties, hundreds and thousands to reduce his leadership burden (Exodus 18:13-27). Moses knew he could delegate the authority but the responsibility still belonged to Moses. OUR CARNAL COLLEGES ARE TEACHING THE BIBLE AND DON'T KNOW IT. NOW THAT LETS US SMILE. AMEN, AMEN and AMEN.
Have we ever learned something without "studying", "memorizing", or "taking notes"? Do we hear a story and become so inspired that we want it to be part of our lives too? What does "James Bond" and Ehud have in common? Both were "SECRET AGENTS" (Judges 3:1). What does the book of Ruth and "Love Story" have in common? We still quote the eloquence of their language to express our affection (Entire book of Ruth). Have we ever been surprised while reading the Bible, that we learned something? GOD IS THE PERFECT FATHER, HE ENJOYS EVERY PART OF OUR GROWTH.
When we don't know what to do, and have no strength to do it if we knew; we can only "STAND STILL", STANDING ON THE PROMISES OF GOD. These promises give us certainty about GOD'S Heart. We no longer have to doubt, guess, hope or infer GOD'S attitude toward us. Only when we are completely broken are we able to see the certainty of GOD'S Will for our good. 2 Corinthians 1:20; "For all the promises of GOD in CHRIST are YES, and we say AMEN". GOD reveals HIS love for us IN CHRIST (WHO died for us); we accept HIS love for us THROUGH CHRIST. OUR GREATEST STRENGTH IS AT OUR WEAKEST MOMENT; WHEN ALL WE CAN DO, "IS STAND ON THE PROMISES OF GOD". AMEN!
We work but have little; no matter what we do there there is never enough. Is it because we set our hearts on the wrong desires? Are our worldly desires and imaginations what we fix our minds too, while GODLY visions are only passing thoughts? Even when the worldly desires are temporarily satisfied, the worldly man desiring these things is not (Haggai 1:5-6). How many GODLY things do we push aside, to achieve wealth or recognition? Even after achieving our worldly desires, in our weariness, we come to know; "this too is vanity". WHEN IS ENOUGH, NEVER ENOUGH.
If we ENDURE our hardships and persecution will we be SAVED? Or, do we ENDURE in our FAITH and BELIEF because we are SAVED? Matthew 10:22, "endure to the end..." Is ENDURANCE the experiencing of pain, hardship and suffering; or is it remaining firm, unwavering and steadfast through DIVINE FOREKNOWLEDGE and REVELATION? Are we able to ENDURE because we hope our "hardship" will soon pass; or, because it is our HIGHEST SENSE of SALVATION? Is ENDURANCE what others call our ability to sustain through persecution; or is it our CONFIRMATION OF FAITH?
Don't feel the Presence of GOD? Prayers are incoherent mumbles of nothing? "Fast...what you do in secret, GOD will reward you..." (Matthew 6:18). FASTING is not just giving up food; it is giving up our favorite habits (coffee first thing), giving up those sinful thoughts we dwell on, give up nervous chatter and meaningless words, and Love UNCONDITIONALLY. Fasting breaks our attachment to material things. Fasting stimulates our Spiritual Passion. We do not overcome our problems or weaknesses through our own "will power"; FASTING separates us from the world and RENEWS us in SPIRITUAL REVELATIONS.
Are we confident in the MESSAGE OF JESUS CHRIST? Are we so confident in THE MESSAGE'S own SELF-SUFFICIENCY and SELF-TRUTH that we DON'T HAVE TO TRY AND "CONVINCE" OTHERS TO BELIEVE? ARE WE SO CONFIDENT that we can teach and share the WAY OF GOD in Truth and not be swayed by arguments or opinions (Matthew 22:16)? Do we "argue" when our deepest convictions are challenged, or does our FAITH GET STRONGER? Do we live in the SUPREME TRUTHFULNESS AND FEARLESSNESS of OUR LORD'S TEACHING?
Do we just read WORDS in the Bible or daily devotionals and not know their meaning or Power in our lives. "WHO do you say that I AM" (Matthew 16:15)? JESUS had many followers, but only a few knew HIM personally. When Peter replied, "YOU ARE THE CHRIST"; JESUS said, "Blessed are you..." (Matthew 16:16). So when we read our Bibles or Devotionals today, let us ask the HOLY SPIRIT to BLESS US. To be BLESSED is the PRIVILEGE AND FAVOR to have Revelations OF GOD, ABOUT GOD. TODAY WE ARE BLESSED AND HIGHLY FAVORED.
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