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We interrupt my Hip Hop for God promotion to help out a friend in need. I wish I was on the East just to get that TV! LOL
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Daily Prayer: LORD, thank you for boldness! You make your children bold; able to stand strong and fear nothing. Because nothing can defeat the God that we serve. Nothing can stop You from whatever You have planned for each of our lives. You are the God of Abraham and Moses. You are the God that walked with Enoch. You are the God of King David and Solomon. You are the God of Ruth and Esther. You are the God of Jeremiah and Elijah. You are the God of Paul and Barnabas. You are the God of Elizabeth, Mary and Anna. You are the God of John and Peter. You are the Father of Jesus. And You are my God. The same yesterday, today and forever more. You are my Father. You are my Friend. You are my Savior. You are my Redeemer. You are my Healer. You are my Stronghold. You are my Right Arm. You are my Victory. You are mine, because I am Yours. You are an awesome God. I can't stop praising Your Name. I can't stop thinking about Your Greatness. I can't stop appreciating Your Faithfulness. Let each person who seeks Your Good News and blesses their spirit and lives with it prosper in ways that they can't even imagine. For the work that You build and put Your children in charge of is never in vain. Bless Your Name. Amen.
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Mark 8 (NLT)
:27- 30 Jesus Asks What The People Are Saying About Him
27 Jesus and his disciples left Galilee and went up to the villages near Caesarea Philippi. As they were walking along, he asked them, “Who do people say I am?”
28 “Well,” they replied, “some say John the Baptist, some say Elijah, and others say you are one of the other prophets.”
29 Then he asked them, “But who do you say I am?”
Peter replied, “You are the Messiah (Christ).”
30 But Jesus warned them not to tell anyone about him.
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Jesus asked the disciples who other people thought He was; then He asked them the same question.
So I propose this same question to you. Who do you say Jesus is?
My answer to this question: Jesus is the Son of God, the Lamb of God, He is the Way (the only way to the Father), He is the Word, He is Truth and Light, He is MY living Savior, MY King, MY Redeemer, MY LORD, My Peace, He is LOVE, My EVERYTHING. And I don't just say (or type) this. I believe it and live it with all my heart. There is none greater in my eyes. There is no one else that makes me truly feel valued and valuable, loved, special, priceless even. Only Jesus, the One who sacrificed His life, so that I can gain one. Each and every time I stop to really think about His purpose- I am left speechless. It really is amazing.
It is not enough to know what others say about Jesus, it's not enough to know what I believe about Jesus: You MUST know, understand, and accept for yourself that He is the Messiah. You must move from curiosity to commitment, from admiration to adoration (love greatly, to worship).
Once we know who Jesus is, only then can He begin to reveal amazing life changing, eternity focused things to us.
I can only share my experience with you- I've had some major growth in my relationship with Jesus in the last 8 months, and the things that are being revealed, the life experiences that I'm going through and seeing in the lives of the faithful believers in my life and the hearts of those seeking to get closer to Him-- WOW! it's all God! I don't care how much time it took me to get to this place. I'm thankful to be here and excited for where I am going from here, and the people I get to join, fellowship and grow with along the way.
Don't you want this joy and expectation?
I hope you don't think I'm bragging or trying to put up an artificial front. Don't let the devil lie and distract you from the message God wants you to hear today.
My purpose is to encourage you, to move you, to stir you to make the necessary changes in your life to receive ALL that God has in store for you.
Know Who you serve!
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Daily Prayer: Jesus, dwell among Your people. Reveal Your Spirit to Your people. Save Your people LORD. Redeem Your people. Move their hearts to fully open up to You and worship You. To serve You with adoration and complete surrender. I desire for each of us to have a true, Word filled, personal relationship with You; that continues to grow and grow and grow. There is no stopping Your children, with You in our hearts. LORD, I pray that the blinders are taken from the eyes of those who are blinded by their lust for this world; and that they are blessed with the light of the eternal Love that You are. What a Mighty, Mighty God we serve. Thank You Holy Spirit; anoint the homes, works, schools, cars- each and every place Your children saying this prayer are right now. Let Your Glory fill these places. Thank You Heavenly Father. Who is the beginning and the end. It is all in Your trustworthy hands. Have Your Way. In Your Name Jesus. Amen.
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Resources: biblegateway.com, NIV Women's Devotional Bible- Classic Edition, Life Application Study Bible.
Friday, February 26, 2010
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Faith...again! It's Important
If you don't know me personally, you don't know what a music head I am; of ALL music. If you worked with me, you could hear me saying all day, "I KNOW MUSIC!" Well, music has disappointed me for a while now, and I've been waiting for excellent music to love and get excited about again. A friend from the old school has blessed me with some excellent Hip Hop for God. I've found a few gems to bring me back to my style of Hip Hop. I'll be featuring the artists I like for the rest of the week. Let me know your thoughts and enjoy!
Today's Featured Artist: Shai Linne @ http://www.myspace.com/shailinne
This video & song is really cool- gospel knowledge:
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Daily Prayer: The LORD is my light and my salvation-whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life- of whom shall I be afraid? When evil advances against me, those who part-take in it will stumble and fall. Whatever comes after me, my heart will not fear; though opposition breaks out against me, even then will I be confident. One thing I ask of You LORD, like David, this is what I seek; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD and to seek Him in His temple. For in the day of trouble He will keep me safe in His dwelling; He will hide me in the shelter of His tabernacle and set me high upon a rock. Then my head will be exalted above the enemies who surround me; at His tabernacle will I sacrifice with shouts of joy; I will sing and make music to the LORD. Hear my voice when I call, O LORD; be merciful to me and answer me. My heart says of you, "Seek His face!" Your face, LORD, I will seek. Do not hide your face from me, do not turn Your servant away in anger; you have been my helper. Do not reject me or forsake me, O God my Savior. Though people in my life have and will forsake me, from relatives to friends, the LORD will receive me. Teach me Your way, O LORD; lead me in a straight path because of my oppressors. Do not turn me over to the desire of my foes, or to whatever/whomever may rise up against me. I am confident of this: I will see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living. Wait for the LORD, You tell me; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD. In Jesus' Name. Amen (Psalm 27).
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Mark 8 (NLT)
:22-26 Jesus Heals a Blind Man
22 When they arrived at Bethsaida, some people brought a blind man to Jesus, and they begged him to touch the man and heal him. 23 Jesus took the blind man by the hand and led him out of the village. Then, spitting on the man’s eyes, he laid his hands on him and asked, “Can you see anything now?”
24 The man looked around. “Yes,” he said, “I see people, but I can’t see them very clearly. They look like trees walking around.”
25 Then Jesus placed his hands on the man’s eyes again, and his eyes were opened. His sight was completely restored, and he could see everything clearly. 26 Jesus sent him away, saying, “Don’t go back into the village on your way home.”
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What can we learn from this healing?
We can learn that spiritual truth is not always perceived clearly at first. We live life on levels, arriving in stages (A.R. Bernard, CCC), but through it all we have to live from faith. Most promises in our lives will reveal themselves in stages; happening gradually rather than instantaneous. Why? Because God knows we would be overwhelmed with everything He has planned for us, if we received it all at once. We would most definitely mess everything up, because we're just not ready for what we think we're ready for- a majority of the time. Our LORD has much to teach us and build in us throughout the entire process. So welcome it. Welcome the time that it takes to get to where we are purposed to go. Stop grumbling like Israel about it not going your way. Work with God and according to His commands; not against Him- and thank God all the time, for handling each circumstance in His way.
Don't forget, before the (once blind) man was excused from Jesus' presence, he was healed completely. And you too will receive everything God has promised. You may not be able to see it visibly, touch it, nor understand it right now... but this doesn't mean that it is not on it's way. "You once were blind, but now (little by little, every day as You seek Jesus), you see." Faith is so very important, and that faith needs to be in God alone.
God is calling for our FAITH!!!!!!!
What do you have to let go of? What in your thinking do you need to change? What in your daily life do you need to remove? What negatives do you need to stop declaring over your present and future? How much time are you really spending with God alone? These are important questions to answer if you're really looking for what only God can offer.
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Daily Prayer: I need Your help LORD in strengthening my faith in You. I want to trust You but I just don't know how to completely. But You know my heart, dear LORD- and it's a heart that desires more and more of You. I desire that my life goes Your way and not mine. Help me to take even the smallest steps in my actions that will increase my faith in You. You're Whom I want to trust. You're Whom I want to guide me. You're the Way I want to go. Show me how to appreciate the step by step process; the steady yet unbreakable build to the success You have planned for me in every single area of my life. I live to serve, honor and love You, My awesome Heavenly Father. You created me to praise You. Hallelujah. Let me praise You in all I do. In Your Son's Name I pray. Amen.
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Resources: biblegateway.com, NIV Women's Devotional Bible- Classic Edition, Life Application Study Bible.
Today's Featured Artist: Shai Linne @ http://www.myspace.com/shailinne
This video & song is really cool- gospel knowledge:
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Daily Prayer: The LORD is my light and my salvation-whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life- of whom shall I be afraid? When evil advances against me, those who part-take in it will stumble and fall. Whatever comes after me, my heart will not fear; though opposition breaks out against me, even then will I be confident. One thing I ask of You LORD, like David, this is what I seek; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD and to seek Him in His temple. For in the day of trouble He will keep me safe in His dwelling; He will hide me in the shelter of His tabernacle and set me high upon a rock. Then my head will be exalted above the enemies who surround me; at His tabernacle will I sacrifice with shouts of joy; I will sing and make music to the LORD. Hear my voice when I call, O LORD; be merciful to me and answer me. My heart says of you, "Seek His face!" Your face, LORD, I will seek. Do not hide your face from me, do not turn Your servant away in anger; you have been my helper. Do not reject me or forsake me, O God my Savior. Though people in my life have and will forsake me, from relatives to friends, the LORD will receive me. Teach me Your way, O LORD; lead me in a straight path because of my oppressors. Do not turn me over to the desire of my foes, or to whatever/whomever may rise up against me. I am confident of this: I will see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living. Wait for the LORD, You tell me; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD. In Jesus' Name. Amen (Psalm 27).
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Mark 8 (NLT)
:22-26 Jesus Heals a Blind Man
22 When they arrived at Bethsaida, some people brought a blind man to Jesus, and they begged him to touch the man and heal him. 23 Jesus took the blind man by the hand and led him out of the village. Then, spitting on the man’s eyes, he laid his hands on him and asked, “Can you see anything now?”
24 The man looked around. “Yes,” he said, “I see people, but I can’t see them very clearly. They look like trees walking around.”
25 Then Jesus placed his hands on the man’s eyes again, and his eyes were opened. His sight was completely restored, and he could see everything clearly. 26 Jesus sent him away, saying, “Don’t go back into the village on your way home.”
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What can we learn from this healing?
We can learn that spiritual truth is not always perceived clearly at first. We live life on levels, arriving in stages (A.R. Bernard, CCC), but through it all we have to live from faith. Most promises in our lives will reveal themselves in stages; happening gradually rather than instantaneous. Why? Because God knows we would be overwhelmed with everything He has planned for us, if we received it all at once. We would most definitely mess everything up, because we're just not ready for what we think we're ready for- a majority of the time. Our LORD has much to teach us and build in us throughout the entire process. So welcome it. Welcome the time that it takes to get to where we are purposed to go. Stop grumbling like Israel about it not going your way. Work with God and according to His commands; not against Him- and thank God all the time, for handling each circumstance in His way.
Don't forget, before the (once blind) man was excused from Jesus' presence, he was healed completely. And you too will receive everything God has promised. You may not be able to see it visibly, touch it, nor understand it right now... but this doesn't mean that it is not on it's way. "You once were blind, but now (little by little, every day as You seek Jesus), you see." Faith is so very important, and that faith needs to be in God alone.
God is calling for our FAITH!!!!!!!
What do you have to let go of? What in your thinking do you need to change? What in your daily life do you need to remove? What negatives do you need to stop declaring over your present and future? How much time are you really spending with God alone? These are important questions to answer if you're really looking for what only God can offer.
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Daily Prayer: I need Your help LORD in strengthening my faith in You. I want to trust You but I just don't know how to completely. But You know my heart, dear LORD- and it's a heart that desires more and more of You. I desire that my life goes Your way and not mine. Help me to take even the smallest steps in my actions that will increase my faith in You. You're Whom I want to trust. You're Whom I want to guide me. You're the Way I want to go. Show me how to appreciate the step by step process; the steady yet unbreakable build to the success You have planned for me in every single area of my life. I live to serve, honor and love You, My awesome Heavenly Father. You created me to praise You. Hallelujah. Let me praise You in all I do. In Your Son's Name I pray. Amen.
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Resources: biblegateway.com, NIV Women's Devotional Bible- Classic Edition, Life Application Study Bible.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
TGN: ABLE, CONSISTENT AND FAITHFUL!
PRAISE Prayer: Thank You LORD, for remembering Your children. You have been our dwelling place throughout all generations. Before the mountains were born or you brought forth the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God. You turn men back to dust. For a thousand years in your sight are like a day that has just gone by, or like a watch in the night. Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. Have compassion on your servants. Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days. May your deeds be shown to your servants, your splendor to their children, in fructuous (fruitful/productive) ways. May the favor of the LORD our God rest upon us; establish the work of our hands for us-yes, establish the work of our hands today. In Jesus' Name, amen (Psalm 90- A prayer of Moses the man of God).
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*If TGN isn't delivered to you early enough; You will always be able to find the fresh daily Word at www.thegoodnews4yourlife.blogspot.com - save it in your favorites!
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Mark 8 (NLT)
:14-21 The Yeast of the Pharisees and Herod
14 But the disciples had forgotten to bring any food. They had only one loaf of bread with them in the boat. 15 As they were crossing the lake, Jesus warned them, "Watch out! Beware of the yeast of the Pharisees and of Herod."
16 At this they began to argue with each other because they hadn't brought any bread. 17 Jesus knew what they were saying, so he said, "Why are you arguing about having no bread? Don't you know or understand even yet? Are your hearts too hard to take it in? 18 'You have eyes—can't you see? You have ears—can't you hear?' Don't you remember anything at all? 19 When I fed the 5,000 with five loaves of bread, how many baskets of leftovers did you pick up afterward?"
"Twelve," they said.
20 "And when I fed the 4,000 with seven loaves, how many large baskets of leftovers did you pick up?"
"Seven," they said.
21 "Don't you understand yet?" he asked them.
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Yeast in this passage symbolizes evil. Just as only a small amount of yeast is needed to make a batch of bread rise, so the harden hearts of the religious (Pharisees) and political leaders (Herod) could permeate and contaminate the entire society and make it rise up against Jesus. So in other words, Jesus said in verse 15, "Watch out for the EVIL (that will grow) of the Pharisees and that of Herod."
How could the disciples experience so many of Jesus' miracles and yet be so slow to comprehend who He was? They had already seen Jesus feed over 5,000 people with five loaves and two fish (6:35-44), they had seen Jesus feed 4,000 with seven loaves and a few small fish (8:1-10), yet here they were concerned again about their lack of bread. Jesus questioned their memories and they remembered what He had done, but still couldn't apply it to the now.
Sometimes we are also slow to catch on. Although Christ has brought us through trials and temptations in the past, we often don't believe that He will do so today. Is your heart too closed to take in all that God can do for you? Don't be like the disciples. Don't just remember what Christ has done, but have faith that He will do it again, and again and again.
Today, continually remind yourself of this. Carry it into the week, into the month, into the year. Throw those concerns out, believe in our God and stand on this Truth.
The definition of INSANE: Doing the same thing over and over; yet expecting different results.
If you are looking for things in your life to change, the change HAS to begin with YOU!
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Daily Prayer: Father, forgive me for closing my heart to Your awesome Spirit. You have shown Yourself faithful over and over again, yet- I can't seem to trust You. LORD, I repent of this right now and asked that Your Spirit enter in and change my heart. I pray to remain consistent in renewing my mind and checking my attitudes in every situation. Help me to serve You with my whole heart, mind, will and emotions. Trusting You each and every step of the way. You are able; You are consistent, and You are faithful. Hallelujah Jesus! In Your Precious Name, I confidently pray. Amen.
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Resources: biblegateway.com, NIV Women's Devotional Bible- Classic Edition, Life Application Study Bible.
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*If TGN isn't delivered to you early enough; You will always be able to find the fresh daily Word at www.thegoodnews4yourlife.blogspot.com - save it in your favorites!
www.biblegateway.com
Mark 8 (NLT)
:14-21 The Yeast of the Pharisees and Herod
14 But the disciples had forgotten to bring any food. They had only one loaf of bread with them in the boat. 15 As they were crossing the lake, Jesus warned them, "Watch out! Beware of the yeast of the Pharisees and of Herod."
16 At this they began to argue with each other because they hadn't brought any bread. 17 Jesus knew what they were saying, so he said, "Why are you arguing about having no bread? Don't you know or understand even yet? Are your hearts too hard to take it in? 18 'You have eyes—can't you see? You have ears—can't you hear?' Don't you remember anything at all? 19 When I fed the 5,000 with five loaves of bread, how many baskets of leftovers did you pick up afterward?"
"Twelve," they said.
20 "And when I fed the 4,000 with seven loaves, how many large baskets of leftovers did you pick up?"
"Seven," they said.
21 "Don't you understand yet?" he asked them.
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Yeast in this passage symbolizes evil. Just as only a small amount of yeast is needed to make a batch of bread rise, so the harden hearts of the religious (Pharisees) and political leaders (Herod) could permeate and contaminate the entire society and make it rise up against Jesus. So in other words, Jesus said in verse 15, "Watch out for the EVIL (that will grow) of the Pharisees and that of Herod."
How could the disciples experience so many of Jesus' miracles and yet be so slow to comprehend who He was? They had already seen Jesus feed over 5,000 people with five loaves and two fish (6:35-44), they had seen Jesus feed 4,000 with seven loaves and a few small fish (8:1-10), yet here they were concerned again about their lack of bread. Jesus questioned their memories and they remembered what He had done, but still couldn't apply it to the now.
Sometimes we are also slow to catch on. Although Christ has brought us through trials and temptations in the past, we often don't believe that He will do so today. Is your heart too closed to take in all that God can do for you? Don't be like the disciples. Don't just remember what Christ has done, but have faith that He will do it again, and again and again.
He is ABLE, He is CONSISTENT and He is FAITHFUL!
Today, continually remind yourself of this. Carry it into the week, into the month, into the year. Throw those concerns out, believe in our God and stand on this Truth.
The definition of INSANE: Doing the same thing over and over; yet expecting different results.
If you are looking for things in your life to change, the change HAS to begin with YOU!
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Daily Prayer: Father, forgive me for closing my heart to Your awesome Spirit. You have shown Yourself faithful over and over again, yet- I can't seem to trust You. LORD, I repent of this right now and asked that Your Spirit enter in and change my heart. I pray to remain consistent in renewing my mind and checking my attitudes in every situation. Help me to serve You with my whole heart, mind, will and emotions. Trusting You each and every step of the way. You are able; You are consistent, and You are faithful. Hallelujah Jesus! In Your Precious Name, I confidently pray. Amen.
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Resources: biblegateway.com, NIV Women's Devotional Bible- Classic Edition, Life Application Study Bible.
Monday, February 22, 2010
TGN: Have You Decided to Believe?
*Latasha N. has a great testimony and we're going to shout out God today in PRAISE and CELEBRATION*
PRAISE Prayer: Hallelujah! LORD, we send You the highest praise, again and again. You are so good, not just in this blessing but always. We do want to take the time to honor You, to bring the focus of this blessing to You. So that everyone knows the Name of the LORD, our God. The King that we serve orchestrated everything up to this point and will not stop. LORD, thank You for walking with, carrying at times, Latasha during each moment that has brought her to the authority of being a brand new homeowner. When there was absolutely no way, You made a way- each and every time. Thank You for honoring her faith in You, with faithfulness, on top of faithfulness.
Set up, anoint and consecrate her new home; receive her home as a gift to the LORD in thanksgiving at all times. It is Yours LORD! We pray that it serves every single purpose You placed it in Latasha's hands for. Serving, helping and ministering to others in need. Latasha is blessed and highly favored; no one needs to tell her, because You show her each and every day. You have secured her heart with Your Truth Father! In You she trusted and faithful believers joined in with her and they were not disappointed. Continue to honor Latasha's prayer over those who stood in the gap and in agreement with Your awesome promise; and rebuked the enemy before, during and after any attempt of attack. Because he did attempt, but failed miserably. Which is his ultimate fate. Thank You Jesus! There is something about that Name! It is the sweetest and most powerful Name I know. Oh how I love that Name! Continue to be Latasha's Guide, LORD; meeting every need and deleting every concern. Surely goodness and love will follow her all the days of her life and she will dwell in the house of the LORD forever. LORD, surely You will continue to show us Your faithfulness in Your Word and in each of our lives. In Your Name, Jesus. AMEN! IT IS DONE!
If Latasha ever gets the time to write it all down, I'll make sure to share the full testimony with you. But just know GOD PROVIDES, HE IS SO TRUE TO HIS WORD!!!!!!!
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*If TGN isn't delivered to you early enough; You will always be able to find the fresh daily Word at www.thegoodnews4yourlife.blogspot.com - save it in your favorites!
www.biblegateway.com
Mark 8 (NLT)
:11- 13 Pharisees Demand a Miraculous Sign
11 When the Pharisees heard that Jesus had arrived, they came and started to argue with him. Testing him, they demanded that he show them a miraculous sign from heaven to prove his authority.
12 When he heard this, he sighed deeply in his spirit and said, "Why do these people keep demanding a miraculous sign? I tell you the truth, I will not give this generation any such sign." 13 So he got back into the boat and left them, and he crossed to the other side of the lake.
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The Pharisees had tried to explain away Jesus' previous miracles by claiming they were done by luck, coincidence, or evil power. Here they demanded a sign from heaven-something only God could do. Jesus refused their demand because He knew that even this kind of miracle would not convince them. They had already decided not to believe. Hearts can become so hard that even the most convincing facts and demonstrations will not change them.
So first, let's check ourselves. Are you waiting on God to do something big in your life, before you will totally believe and trust in Him? If so, you're waiting in vain. As we see in the above verses, this is not how God works. Do you remember what God is moved by? FAITH! No matter how small. If your heart is looking to believe and trust in Him- with the motivation of knowing Him, loving Him and having a real relationship with Him. Well I know for sure You will see and live some great experiences and testimonies; just like Latasha. If your motivation is just for God to do for you; as you live life however you please. Well... big disappointments are in your midst. God created US; and He created us for the purpose of praising, serving and loving Him. Not the other way around. We're so blessed that He is a God who wants to bless us, because we really don't deserve it. Or let me speak for myself, I know I don't. I thank Him eternally for Jesus!
Now let's move to our witness. Sometimes we pray for healing, or a job, or this or that. And it doesn't end up the way we hoped. I don't know about you, but I've often wondered and have been disappointed- because I wondered how that non or new believer received it. "Did they think God couldn't and doesn't come through?" Would be a thought that would enter my mind. Well, my friends, if you've ever felt this way, let me kick that burden right off of you, as God has done for me. We don't share Jesus with others for miracles. And this connects with our previous read, when Jesus didn't want to be seen as solely a miracle worker. We share Jesus in order to restore a relationship with God and share life and eternity with Him. All the healing, blessings and goodness is a result of the most important thing: THE RELATIONSHIP.
So believe and build a relationship with God, simply because you desire to love Him. The rest is already promised.
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Daily Prayer: LORD I believe in You and only You. My heavenly Father! My awesome Savior. Correct what is incorrect in me, from my thinking, to my attitudes, to my actions. Let my life be a celebration of You and our relationship, and of Your love for Your people. Bless Your Name O God. For Your Presence is here and it is wonderful. Thank You for not allowing me to go through this life without YOU. In Jesus' Name, amen!
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Resources: biblegateway.com, NIV Women's Devotional Bible- Classic Edition, Life Application Study Bible.
PRAISE Prayer: Hallelujah! LORD, we send You the highest praise, again and again. You are so good, not just in this blessing but always. We do want to take the time to honor You, to bring the focus of this blessing to You. So that everyone knows the Name of the LORD, our God. The King that we serve orchestrated everything up to this point and will not stop. LORD, thank You for walking with, carrying at times, Latasha during each moment that has brought her to the authority of being a brand new homeowner. When there was absolutely no way, You made a way- each and every time. Thank You for honoring her faith in You, with faithfulness, on top of faithfulness.
Set up, anoint and consecrate her new home; receive her home as a gift to the LORD in thanksgiving at all times. It is Yours LORD! We pray that it serves every single purpose You placed it in Latasha's hands for. Serving, helping and ministering to others in need. Latasha is blessed and highly favored; no one needs to tell her, because You show her each and every day. You have secured her heart with Your Truth Father! In You she trusted and faithful believers joined in with her and they were not disappointed. Continue to honor Latasha's prayer over those who stood in the gap and in agreement with Your awesome promise; and rebuked the enemy before, during and after any attempt of attack. Because he did attempt, but failed miserably. Which is his ultimate fate. Thank You Jesus! There is something about that Name! It is the sweetest and most powerful Name I know. Oh how I love that Name! Continue to be Latasha's Guide, LORD; meeting every need and deleting every concern. Surely goodness and love will follow her all the days of her life and she will dwell in the house of the LORD forever. LORD, surely You will continue to show us Your faithfulness in Your Word and in each of our lives. In Your Name, Jesus. AMEN! IT IS DONE!
If Latasha ever gets the time to write it all down, I'll make sure to share the full testimony with you. But just know GOD PROVIDES, HE IS SO TRUE TO HIS WORD!!!!!!!
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*If TGN isn't delivered to you early enough; You will always be able to find the fresh daily Word at www.thegoodnews4yourlife.blogspot.com - save it in your favorites!
www.biblegateway.com
Mark 8 (NLT)
:11- 13 Pharisees Demand a Miraculous Sign
11 When the Pharisees heard that Jesus had arrived, they came and started to argue with him. Testing him, they demanded that he show them a miraculous sign from heaven to prove his authority.
12 When he heard this, he sighed deeply in his spirit and said, "Why do these people keep demanding a miraculous sign? I tell you the truth, I will not give this generation any such sign." 13 So he got back into the boat and left them, and he crossed to the other side of the lake.
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The Pharisees had tried to explain away Jesus' previous miracles by claiming they were done by luck, coincidence, or evil power. Here they demanded a sign from heaven-something only God could do. Jesus refused their demand because He knew that even this kind of miracle would not convince them. They had already decided not to believe. Hearts can become so hard that even the most convincing facts and demonstrations will not change them.
So first, let's check ourselves. Are you waiting on God to do something big in your life, before you will totally believe and trust in Him? If so, you're waiting in vain. As we see in the above verses, this is not how God works. Do you remember what God is moved by? FAITH! No matter how small. If your heart is looking to believe and trust in Him- with the motivation of knowing Him, loving Him and having a real relationship with Him. Well I know for sure You will see and live some great experiences and testimonies; just like Latasha. If your motivation is just for God to do for you; as you live life however you please. Well... big disappointments are in your midst. God created US; and He created us for the purpose of praising, serving and loving Him. Not the other way around. We're so blessed that He is a God who wants to bless us, because we really don't deserve it. Or let me speak for myself, I know I don't. I thank Him eternally for Jesus!
Now let's move to our witness. Sometimes we pray for healing, or a job, or this or that. And it doesn't end up the way we hoped. I don't know about you, but I've often wondered and have been disappointed- because I wondered how that non or new believer received it. "Did they think God couldn't and doesn't come through?" Would be a thought that would enter my mind. Well, my friends, if you've ever felt this way, let me kick that burden right off of you, as God has done for me. We don't share Jesus with others for miracles. And this connects with our previous read, when Jesus didn't want to be seen as solely a miracle worker. We share Jesus in order to restore a relationship with God and share life and eternity with Him. All the healing, blessings and goodness is a result of the most important thing: THE RELATIONSHIP.
So believe and build a relationship with God, simply because you desire to love Him. The rest is already promised.
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Daily Prayer: LORD I believe in You and only You. My heavenly Father! My awesome Savior. Correct what is incorrect in me, from my thinking, to my attitudes, to my actions. Let my life be a celebration of You and our relationship, and of Your love for Your people. Bless Your Name O God. For Your Presence is here and it is wonderful. Thank You for not allowing me to go through this life without YOU. In Jesus' Name, amen!
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Resources: biblegateway.com, NIV Women's Devotional Bible- Classic Edition, Life Application Study Bible.
Sunday, February 21, 2010
TGN: Concerns
Daily Prayer: LORD, I love You. LORD, I need You. You mean everything to me. I desire more and more of You in my life. Speak today, as You always do through Your Word. Reach people exactly where they are, to bring them to where You have established for them to be. You are so good LORD. Thank You for Your Word today. In Jesus' Name Amen.
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*If TGN isn't delivered to you early enough; You will always be able to find the fresh daily Word at www.thegoodnews4yourlife.blogspot.com - save it in your favorites!
www.biblegateway.com
Mark 8 (NLT)
:1- 10 Jesus Feeds Four Thousand
1 About this time another large crowd had gathered, and the people ran out of food again. Jesus called his disciples and told them, 2 "I feel sorry for these people. They have been here with me for three days, and they have nothing left to eat. 3 If I send them home hungry, they will faint along the way. For some of them have come a long distance."
4 His disciples replied, "How are we supposed to find enough food to feed them out here in the wilderness?"
5 Jesus asked, "How much bread do you have?"
"Seven loaves," they replied.
6 So Jesus told all the people to sit down on the ground. Then he took the seven loaves, thanked God for them, and broke them into pieces. He gave them to his disciples, who distributed the bread to the crowd. 7 A few small fish were found, too, so Jesus also blessed these and told the disciples to distribute them.
8 They ate as much as they wanted. Afterward, the disciples picked up seven large baskets of leftover food. 9 There were about 4,000 people in the crowd that day, and Jesus sent them home after they had eaten. 10 Immediately after this, he got into a boat with his disciples and crossed over to the region of Dalmanutha.
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So to bring you up to speed, in chapter 6 Jesus fed over 5,000; that was a different miracle. Just to give you a little context: The 5,000 fed at that time, were mostly Jews. This time Jesus was ministering to a non-Jewish crowd in the Gentile region of the Ten Towns. It was very important for Mark's (writer of this book) primarily Roman audience to see that Jesus had compassion for non-Jews as well.
So first let's discussed the disciples. I have to bring to our attention (as I did in Matthew), how easily they forgot what Jesus was able to do when He trusted in God. There were at least 1,000 people less than the first miracle and the disciples still questioned Jesus on how they were going to find food to feed the people. I love how Jesus just went straight to providing for the people's needs. He didn't bother explaining; He just allowed the power of God to do what He desires to do; take care of His people.
Do you ever feel that God is so busy with important concerns that He can't possibly be aware of your needs? Do you often forget about the need He just took care of a second ago, just to grow concern about your next? Just as Jesus had compassion for these people's need for food, He is concerned about our daily needs too. At another time, Jesus said this about our daily concerns, "So don't worry about having enough food or drink or clothing... Your Heavenly Father already knows all your needs" (Matthew 6:31,32 LASB). Do you have concerns that you think would not interest God? Have you forgotten how great and faithful Your God is? He KNOWS your EVERY NEED. There is nothing too large for Him to handle and no need to small to escape His interest.
Tell God today, how you're going to trust Him to take care of your needs: and actually trust Him. The 4,000 were so occupied by being fed by Jesus spiritually, that there is no concern recorded from them about their physical need of more food; they didn't move an inch. This is trust, keep our eyes on Jesus, make it a priority to feed our spirit-man and let Him provide all that we need. He is faithful in giving us the steps we need to take, if any. Learn to wait on Him! Trust God!
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Daily Prayer: O, LORD, how I trust You with every concern and need in my life today. There is no One greater to place it all in the hands of. LORD, where I am weak in my trust, I ask You to make me strong. Where I am struggling, I ask that You show me my foundation which is in You and Your Word. LORD, enlightened my eyes, mind and spirit with Your holy wisdom. Let me live my trust in You and throw every concern out of the window. For You are faithful and You will not turn Your back on me. You never have and You never will. Show me anything that is unclean in me, and hindering Your full glory from flowing in my life. I want to be a total open vessel, used by my King. In the awesome Name of Jesus. Amen.
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Resources: biblegateway.com, NIV Women's Devotional Bible- Classic Edition, Life Application Study Bible.
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*If TGN isn't delivered to you early enough; You will always be able to find the fresh daily Word at www.thegoodnews4yourlife.blogspot.com - save it in your favorites!
www.biblegateway.com
Mark 8 (NLT)
:1- 10 Jesus Feeds Four Thousand
1 About this time another large crowd had gathered, and the people ran out of food again. Jesus called his disciples and told them, 2 "I feel sorry for these people. They have been here with me for three days, and they have nothing left to eat. 3 If I send them home hungry, they will faint along the way. For some of them have come a long distance."
4 His disciples replied, "How are we supposed to find enough food to feed them out here in the wilderness?"
5 Jesus asked, "How much bread do you have?"
"Seven loaves," they replied.
6 So Jesus told all the people to sit down on the ground. Then he took the seven loaves, thanked God for them, and broke them into pieces. He gave them to his disciples, who distributed the bread to the crowd. 7 A few small fish were found, too, so Jesus also blessed these and told the disciples to distribute them.
8 They ate as much as they wanted. Afterward, the disciples picked up seven large baskets of leftover food. 9 There were about 4,000 people in the crowd that day, and Jesus sent them home after they had eaten. 10 Immediately after this, he got into a boat with his disciples and crossed over to the region of Dalmanutha.
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So to bring you up to speed, in chapter 6 Jesus fed over 5,000; that was a different miracle. Just to give you a little context: The 5,000 fed at that time, were mostly Jews. This time Jesus was ministering to a non-Jewish crowd in the Gentile region of the Ten Towns. It was very important for Mark's (writer of this book) primarily Roman audience to see that Jesus had compassion for non-Jews as well.
So first let's discussed the disciples. I have to bring to our attention (as I did in Matthew), how easily they forgot what Jesus was able to do when He trusted in God. There were at least 1,000 people less than the first miracle and the disciples still questioned Jesus on how they were going to find food to feed the people. I love how Jesus just went straight to providing for the people's needs. He didn't bother explaining; He just allowed the power of God to do what He desires to do; take care of His people.
Do you ever feel that God is so busy with important concerns that He can't possibly be aware of your needs? Do you often forget about the need He just took care of a second ago, just to grow concern about your next? Just as Jesus had compassion for these people's need for food, He is concerned about our daily needs too. At another time, Jesus said this about our daily concerns, "So don't worry about having enough food or drink or clothing... Your Heavenly Father already knows all your needs" (Matthew 6:31,32 LASB). Do you have concerns that you think would not interest God? Have you forgotten how great and faithful Your God is? He KNOWS your EVERY NEED. There is nothing too large for Him to handle and no need to small to escape His interest.
Tell God today, how you're going to trust Him to take care of your needs: and actually trust Him. The 4,000 were so occupied by being fed by Jesus spiritually, that there is no concern recorded from them about their physical need of more food; they didn't move an inch. This is trust, keep our eyes on Jesus, make it a priority to feed our spirit-man and let Him provide all that we need. He is faithful in giving us the steps we need to take, if any. Learn to wait on Him! Trust God!
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Daily Prayer: O, LORD, how I trust You with every concern and need in my life today. There is no One greater to place it all in the hands of. LORD, where I am weak in my trust, I ask You to make me strong. Where I am struggling, I ask that You show me my foundation which is in You and Your Word. LORD, enlightened my eyes, mind and spirit with Your holy wisdom. Let me live my trust in You and throw every concern out of the window. For You are faithful and You will not turn Your back on me. You never have and You never will. Show me anything that is unclean in me, and hindering Your full glory from flowing in my life. I want to be a total open vessel, used by my King. In the awesome Name of Jesus. Amen.
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Resources: biblegateway.com, NIV Women's Devotional Bible- Classic Edition, Life Application Study Bible.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
GOOD INFORMATION TO PASS ON TO EVERYBODY THAT YOU KNOW:
2010 Census to Begin
WARNING: 2010 Census Cautions from the Better Business Bureau
Be Cautious About Giving Info to Census Workers by Susan Johnson
With the U.S. Census process beginning, the Better Business Bureau
(BBB) advises people to be cooperative, but cautious, so as not to become a victim of fraud or identity theft. The first phase of the 2010 U.S. Census is under way as workers have begun verifying the addresses of households across the country. Eventually, more than 140,000 U.S. Census workers will count every person in the United States and will gather information about every person living at each address including name, age, gender, race, and other relevant data.
The big question is - how do you tell the difference between a U.S. Census worker and a con artist? BBB offers the following advice:
** If a U.S. Census worker knocks on your door, they will have a badge, a handheld device, a Census Bureau canvas bag, and a confidentiality notice. Ask to see their identification and their badge before answering their questions. However, you should never invite anyone you don't know into your home.
** Census workers are currently only knocking on doors to verify address information.
Do not give your Social Security number, credit card or banking information to anyone, even if they claim they need it for the U.S. . Census.
REMEMBER, NO MATTER WHAT THEY ASK, YOU REALLY ONLY NEED TO TELL THEM HOW MANY PEOPLE LIVE AT YOUR ADDRESS..
While the Census Bureau might ask for basic financial information, such as a salary range,
YOU DON'T HAVE TO ANSWER ANYTHING AT ALL ABOUT YOUR FINANCIAL SITUATION.
YOU DON'T HAVE TO ANSWER ANYTHING AT ALL ABOUT YOUR FINANCIAL SITUATION.
The Census Bureau will not ask for Social Security, bank account, or credit card numbers, nor will employees solicit donations. Any one asking for that information is NOT with the Census Bureau.
AND REMEMBER, THE CENSUS BUREAU HAS DECIDED NOT TO WORK WITH ACORN ON GATHERING THIS INFORMATION.. No Acorn worker should approach you saying he/she is with the Census Bureau.
Eventually, Census workers may contact you by telephone, mail, or in person at home. However, the
Census Bureau will not contact you by Email, so be on the lookout for Email scams impersonating the Census.
Census Bureau will not contact you by Email, so be on the lookout for Email scams impersonating the Census.
Never click on a link or open any attachments in an Email that are supposedly from the U.S. Census Bureau.
PLEASE SHARE THIS INFO WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS.
TGN: What was His Message?
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Daily Prayer: Heavenly Father, I know that Your blessings are found in my obedience to Your Word. Help me to learn and understand Your Word, so that I can obey You, LORD, in the handling of every area of my life, that I may be a good steward over all you have given me. In Jesus' Name. Amen
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*If TGN isn't delivered to you early enough; You will always be able to find the fresh daily Word at www.thegoodnews4yourlife.blogspot.com - save it in your favorites!
www.biblegateway.com
Mark 7:31-37 (NLT)
Jesus Heals a Deaf Man
31 Jesus left Tyre and went up to Sidon before going back to the Sea of Galilee and the region of the Ten Towns. 32 A deaf man with a speech impediment was brought to him, and the people begged Jesus to lay his hands on the man to heal him.
33 Jesus led him away from the crowd so they could be alone. He put his fingers into the man's ears. Then, spitting on his own fingers, he touched the man's tongue. 34 Looking up to heaven, he sighed and said, "Ephphatha," which means, "Be opened!" 35 Instantly the man could hear perfectly, and his tongue was freed so he could speak plainly!
36 Jesus told the crowd not to tell anyone, but the more he told them not to, the more they spread the news.
37 They were completely amazed and said again and again, "Everything he does is wonderful. He even makes the deaf to hear and gives speech to those who cannot speak."
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It use to trip me out how Jesus would instruct those He healed not to tell anyone. Because the more He did, the more they kept talking about it. In my personal journal I wrote, "LORD, what was the purpose of this?" He had to know the people would talk regardless- and Jesus lived a life of purpose.
Well today, I received great revelation. I can't exclaim loud enough, how on time God always is when we seek and ask. All I had to do was right it in my journal and He sent the answer. Our Heavenly Father really is amazing.
Jesus asked the people not to talk about healing, because He didn't want to be seen simply as a miracle worker. He didn't want the people to miss His real message. Do you know what Jesus' real message is? Or is Jesus just a "holy genie;" there to grant your needs, wishes and desires?
We must not be so concerned about what Jesus can do for us that we forget to listen to His message, and obey what He told us to do. Jesus told us how we're suppose to live; how we're suppose to handle situations; how we're suppose to love and honor God; He told us to repent; He commanded us to love one another; He taught us about true forgiveness; He taught us about the power of the blood- and so much more.
It is true that everything that Jesus did and still does is done well and is wonderful. Dying on the cross for our sins was huge! I'll never diminish the importance of His death and resurrection. But we can't forget His life's work. What He told the people, and what He not only preached but lived. Jesus gave His life for each and every one of us, in trust of the God who resurrected Him. Can't we live an obedient life in honor of His sacrifice, with the trust in the same Father that continually came through for Jesus to come through for us?
I like to be fed well when it comes to the Word; so I also subscribe to Joel & Victoria Osteen daily emails. I believe the message from 2/18 titled: Change Your Focus; fits perfectly with TGN today. Jesus didn't want the people talking about the healing because the healing shouldn't be the focus. Healing is a great and wonderful thing but GOD SHOULD BE OUR FOCUS.
Here you go! Hope you're blessed by it....
"Set your mind on things above, not on earthly things"
(I Thessalonians 4:12, NIV)
When others look at your life, what do they see? Does your daily life win the respect of others? As believers, we are Christ's representatives in the earth. We are called to a higher standard. The way we live our lives should bring glory to God the Father.
Notice this verse doesn't say, "Go out of your way to do something major so that everyone will respect you." It doesn't say, "Win a gold medal or Pulitzer prize so that people will glorify your Father in heaven." No, it says that your daily life should win the respect of others. That simply means always taking the high road and living a life of excellence. It means doing the right thing even when no one is looking. It means finding common ground in order to be a peacemaker. It means going out with an attitude of faith and thanksgiving.
Remember, you will become like whoever you spend the most time with. If you are committed to spending time with God the Father every day, you'll develop His character. You'll win the respect of outsiders and bring glory to your Father in heaven!
I've incorporated their prayer for today in the TGN prayer below as well. CHANGE YOUR FOCUS!
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Daily Prayer: Heavenly Father, You have called me into a fellowship with Your Son Jesus Christ our LORD. You are faithful and I can trust You to keep me strong to the end, so that I will be blameless on the day of our LORD Jesus Christ. LORD, forgive me for forgetting the Message; for allowing anything to come before what Jesus lived to teach. You are LOVE, Father. And I ask that You show me where this is lacking inside of me and in my life. I ask that You minister the healing that can only come from You. To not just change my life LORD, but to strengthen my relationship with You and with others. I also lift up those reading The Good News today, who do not know Jesus; I pray that each person answers Your call for their hearts and their lives. That they confess their sins to You and trust in Your promise to be Who You are: Faithful and Just, all the days of their lives, including eternity. I dedicate every area of my mind, will, and emotions to You today. Help me live my daily life as an example of You. Show me anything in my life that is displeasing to You. Let my daily life win the respect of others through Your holy message and let everything I do bring glory to You. In Jesus' Name. Amen. (1 Corinthians 1:8-9; 1 John 1:9; Joel & Victoria Osteen).
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GIVING OPPORTUNITY: If you have an x-box 360 or know someone who does, please respond today. Not asking you to give away your X-box. I'm giving something away.
Resources: biblegateway.com, NIV Women's Devotional Bible- Classic Edition, Life Application Study Bible, Prayer CCC.
Daily Prayer: Heavenly Father, I know that Your blessings are found in my obedience to Your Word. Help me to learn and understand Your Word, so that I can obey You, LORD, in the handling of every area of my life, that I may be a good steward over all you have given me. In Jesus' Name. Amen
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*If TGN isn't delivered to you early enough; You will always be able to find the fresh daily Word at www.thegoodnews4yourlife.blogspot.com - save it in your favorites!
www.biblegateway.com
Mark 7:31-37 (NLT)
Jesus Heals a Deaf Man
31 Jesus left Tyre and went up to Sidon before going back to the Sea of Galilee and the region of the Ten Towns. 32 A deaf man with a speech impediment was brought to him, and the people begged Jesus to lay his hands on the man to heal him.
33 Jesus led him away from the crowd so they could be alone. He put his fingers into the man's ears. Then, spitting on his own fingers, he touched the man's tongue. 34 Looking up to heaven, he sighed and said, "Ephphatha," which means, "Be opened!" 35 Instantly the man could hear perfectly, and his tongue was freed so he could speak plainly!
36 Jesus told the crowd not to tell anyone, but the more he told them not to, the more they spread the news.
37 They were completely amazed and said again and again, "Everything he does is wonderful. He even makes the deaf to hear and gives speech to those who cannot speak."
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It use to trip me out how Jesus would instruct those He healed not to tell anyone. Because the more He did, the more they kept talking about it. In my personal journal I wrote, "LORD, what was the purpose of this?" He had to know the people would talk regardless- and Jesus lived a life of purpose.
Well today, I received great revelation. I can't exclaim loud enough, how on time God always is when we seek and ask. All I had to do was right it in my journal and He sent the answer. Our Heavenly Father really is amazing.
Jesus asked the people not to talk about healing, because He didn't want to be seen simply as a miracle worker. He didn't want the people to miss His real message. Do you know what Jesus' real message is? Or is Jesus just a "holy genie;" there to grant your needs, wishes and desires?
We must not be so concerned about what Jesus can do for us that we forget to listen to His message, and obey what He told us to do. Jesus told us how we're suppose to live; how we're suppose to handle situations; how we're suppose to love and honor God; He told us to repent; He commanded us to love one another; He taught us about true forgiveness; He taught us about the power of the blood- and so much more.
It is true that everything that Jesus did and still does is done well and is wonderful. Dying on the cross for our sins was huge! I'll never diminish the importance of His death and resurrection. But we can't forget His life's work. What He told the people, and what He not only preached but lived. Jesus gave His life for each and every one of us, in trust of the God who resurrected Him. Can't we live an obedient life in honor of His sacrifice, with the trust in the same Father that continually came through for Jesus to come through for us?
I like to be fed well when it comes to the Word; so I also subscribe to Joel & Victoria Osteen daily emails. I believe the message from 2/18 titled: Change Your Focus; fits perfectly with TGN today. Jesus didn't want the people talking about the healing because the healing shouldn't be the focus. Healing is a great and wonderful thing but GOD SHOULD BE OUR FOCUS.
Here you go! Hope you're blessed by it....
"Set your mind on things above, not on earthly things"
(I Thessalonians 4:12, NIV)
When others look at your life, what do they see? Does your daily life win the respect of others? As believers, we are Christ's representatives in the earth. We are called to a higher standard. The way we live our lives should bring glory to God the Father.
Notice this verse doesn't say, "Go out of your way to do something major so that everyone will respect you." It doesn't say, "Win a gold medal or Pulitzer prize so that people will glorify your Father in heaven." No, it says that your daily life should win the respect of others. That simply means always taking the high road and living a life of excellence. It means doing the right thing even when no one is looking. It means finding common ground in order to be a peacemaker. It means going out with an attitude of faith and thanksgiving.
Remember, you will become like whoever you spend the most time with. If you are committed to spending time with God the Father every day, you'll develop His character. You'll win the respect of outsiders and bring glory to your Father in heaven!
I've incorporated their prayer for today in the TGN prayer below as well. CHANGE YOUR FOCUS!
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Daily Prayer: Heavenly Father, You have called me into a fellowship with Your Son Jesus Christ our LORD. You are faithful and I can trust You to keep me strong to the end, so that I will be blameless on the day of our LORD Jesus Christ. LORD, forgive me for forgetting the Message; for allowing anything to come before what Jesus lived to teach. You are LOVE, Father. And I ask that You show me where this is lacking inside of me and in my life. I ask that You minister the healing that can only come from You. To not just change my life LORD, but to strengthen my relationship with You and with others. I also lift up those reading The Good News today, who do not know Jesus; I pray that each person answers Your call for their hearts and their lives. That they confess their sins to You and trust in Your promise to be Who You are: Faithful and Just, all the days of their lives, including eternity. I dedicate every area of my mind, will, and emotions to You today. Help me live my daily life as an example of You. Show me anything in my life that is displeasing to You. Let my daily life win the respect of others through Your holy message and let everything I do bring glory to You. In Jesus' Name. Amen. (1 Corinthians 1:8-9; 1 John 1:9; Joel & Victoria Osteen).
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GIVING OPPORTUNITY: If you have an x-box 360 or know someone who does, please respond today. Not asking you to give away your X-box. I'm giving something away.
Resources: biblegateway.com, NIV Women's Devotional Bible- Classic Edition, Life Application Study Bible, Prayer CCC.
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