Mark 10:18
"Why do you call me good?" Jesus answered. "No one is good--except God alone.
There is so much to know and experience in this world and we are so human with our imperfections it's good to remember that even Jesus highlighted that only God is good.
Lord has you highlight once again that only You are God I asked that you take my life and make it fit for your service.
Refiners Fire
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Y8zP34AhuU
Saturday, February 9, 2013
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Isaiah 31:1-5 -- Trust God; not the power of people
God says we're in trouble if we are trusting in the army because both the people and the horses are only flesh which means they can't live forever.
In contrast God:
In contrast God:
- isn't stupid
- He does what he promises
- He can bring doom on people
- He is all powerful
- He can roar and attack like a fearless lion
- He protects His people like a mother bird circling over her nest
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Isaiah 30:27-33 -- God is not mocked
When God is merciful sometimes it's easy to forget that He is God. I'm reminded again that He is not to be messed with or taken for granted.
Galatians 6:1-10 comes to mind as I read this passage in Isaiah:
Galatians 6:1-10 comes to mind as I read this passage in Isaiah:
- If someone is trapped in sin, the right thing to do, as a Christian, is to gently lead that person back to the right path.
- Watch out, as you help others, that you're not drawn to the same trap.
- Focus on obeying the law of Christ as you're helping others.
- Do your own work well and only compare yourself to yourself.
- We must all carry are own load.
- Share the good things you have with those who teach you what God says.
- Remember you can't fool God; you reap what you sow so follow the Spirit, not your selfish desires. This way you'll harvest eternal life.
- Don't get tired of helping others. You will be reward when the right time comes if you don't give up.
- We should help people whenver we can, especially other Christians.
Monday, February 4, 2013
Isaiah 30:19-27 -- The Lord will show mercy
We will again see the Lord, our teacher and our guide. He will show us His road and if we miss it by going off to the left or the right He'll let us know and put us back on track.
Then, as we follow this road money will no longer be a focus. The Lord is sending rain to water the seeds that we have planted and even though there will still be violence around us the streams will flow. The Lord will bandage His people's injuries and heal the wounds and everything will be brighter.
Father, help me to obey the next little thing you tell me to do so that I will see the Spiritual fruit in and around me. Father, help me to delight in the salvation of souls.
Lord, You know we start a new Alpha course on Sunday and we have no idea where the guests are coming from but You do. Lord, as Eric and I go out on Tuesday please lead us to the people You want us to talk to and then use our bodies to do Your work.
In addition Lord, would you answer Deb's prayer for revival. Father, would You show up in an incredible way this week at the officer's retreat. Father, where there is hurt please bring healing. Father, where there is bitterness, please do heart surgery. Father, where there are needs please bring wisdom.
Father, in this passage you have promised to bless Your people and their animals and crops. Father, whether this is physically or spiritually I claim this blessing for me and the rest of Your people. Right now I think of the may who have made commitments to You through the Alpha courses I've been involved with. Lord, please encourage them. Please help them to find their spot in the Kingdom of God and please grow the fruit of Your Spirit in their lives.
Then, as we follow this road money will no longer be a focus. The Lord is sending rain to water the seeds that we have planted and even though there will still be violence around us the streams will flow. The Lord will bandage His people's injuries and heal the wounds and everything will be brighter.
Father, help me to obey the next little thing you tell me to do so that I will see the Spiritual fruit in and around me. Father, help me to delight in the salvation of souls.
Lord, You know we start a new Alpha course on Sunday and we have no idea where the guests are coming from but You do. Lord, as Eric and I go out on Tuesday please lead us to the people You want us to talk to and then use our bodies to do Your work.
In addition Lord, would you answer Deb's prayer for revival. Father, would You show up in an incredible way this week at the officer's retreat. Father, where there is hurt please bring healing. Father, where there is bitterness, please do heart surgery. Father, where there are needs please bring wisdom.
Father, in this passage you have promised to bless Your people and their animals and crops. Father, whether this is physically or spiritually I claim this blessing for me and the rest of Your people. Right now I think of the may who have made commitments to You through the Alpha courses I've been involved with. Lord, please encourage them. Please help them to find their spot in the Kingdom of God and please grow the fruit of Your Spirit in their lives.
Sunday, February 3, 2013
Isaiah 30:16-18 -- God is waiting
The truth is there will always be someone smarter, wiser, faster, richer ... than us.
But the goal is not for us to be the best, the goal is for us to
"Authentically love the Lord our God with all of our heart, soul and mind; and authentically love our neighbour as much as we authentically love ourselves" (Sherrill's paraphrase of Luke 10:27)
God knows us, and He knows us well and "He's waiting to show us how kind He is and to show pity on us". He wants us to know that He always does right and blesses those who trust Him.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19KxKjhGhAo
But the goal is not for us to be the best, the goal is for us to
"Authentically love the Lord our God with all of our heart, soul and mind; and authentically love our neighbour as much as we authentically love ourselves" (Sherrill's paraphrase of Luke 10:27)
God knows us, and He knows us well and "He's waiting to show us how kind He is and to show pity on us". He wants us to know that He always does right and blesses those who trust Him.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19KxKjhGhAo
Saturday, February 2, 2013
Isaiah 30:15 -- Trust the Lord
We can strife, we can work, we can try to control we can....
but ultimately it comes down to this; we need to trust in the Lord.
This is was God stays:
"I will keep you safe if you turn back to me and calm down. I will make you strong if you quietly trust me"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENtL_li4GbE
but ultimately it comes down to this; we need to trust in the Lord.
This is was God stays:
"I will keep you safe if you turn back to me and calm down. I will make you strong if you quietly trust me"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENtL_li4GbE
Friday, February 1, 2013
Isaiah 30:8-14 -- Are we listening?
Would you prefer to hear the truth and not like it or would you prefer to hear a lie? It's reminding me of the guy whose boss told him to say he wasn't there when he answered the phone. At that the guy picked up the phone and said tell them yourself. Afterwards is boss was really ticked and say don't you ever do that to me again to which the guy said "if I can lie for you I can lie to you".
When we know people have the fear of God in them we know that God will deal with them when they fall so it can add to our ability to trust them. On the other hand, if His people aren't listening, or are refusing his teaching and only want to hear what makes them feel good we have little assurance that we can trust them.
Then we look at the situation when God is no longer listened too. What do we have to protect us then? Violence and more lies? This is a slippery slope and soon we have nothing left.
I think the most obvious example of this is how we've eliminated bibles in schools and now we have shootings instead.
Father, I think of the comment I heard the other day...this is the Sherrill paraphrase "it's second nature for people who haven't been brought up with a Christian foundation to lie and cheat. It's as hard for them to change as it is for us to use our fork in the other hand"
Lord, forgive us for forgetting that You have given us a foundation to live by and Father, as other's reject You around us give us the courage to still hear the the truth and the wisdom to handle those who have surrendered to lies. In addition Lord, we know You are Holy and we are so 'not there'; will you help us along, just one step at a time with the power and influence of your Spirit? Thank you.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqDOXfj9W0w
When we know people have the fear of God in them we know that God will deal with them when they fall so it can add to our ability to trust them. On the other hand, if His people aren't listening, or are refusing his teaching and only want to hear what makes them feel good we have little assurance that we can trust them.
Then we look at the situation when God is no longer listened too. What do we have to protect us then? Violence and more lies? This is a slippery slope and soon we have nothing left.
I think the most obvious example of this is how we've eliminated bibles in schools and now we have shootings instead.
Father, I think of the comment I heard the other day...this is the Sherrill paraphrase "it's second nature for people who haven't been brought up with a Christian foundation to lie and cheat. It's as hard for them to change as it is for us to use our fork in the other hand"
Lord, forgive us for forgetting that You have given us a foundation to live by and Father, as other's reject You around us give us the courage to still hear the the truth and the wisdom to handle those who have surrendered to lies. In addition Lord, we know You are Holy and we are so 'not there'; will you help us along, just one step at a time with the power and influence of your Spirit? Thank you.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqDOXfj9W0w
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