June 15, 2009
Scripture verse of the day Philippians 3:10
Now I have given up everything else — I have found it to be the only way really
to know Christ and to experience the mighty power that brought him back to life
again, and to find out what it means to suffer and to die with him
Scripture reading of the day Philippians 3
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Jan. 26th 2009
Scripture Verse of The Day
Mark 11:22-24
Jesus said.”If you only have faith in God—this is the absolute truth–You can say to this Mount of Olives, ‘Rise up and fall into the Mediterranean, ‘and your command will be obeyed, All that is required is that you really believe and have no doubt! Listen to me! You can pray for anything and if you believe you have it; it’ yours!
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Scripture of the Day
Hold Fast to the Lord God
Scripture Reading of the Day
Genesis 32:24-33:11
But during the night he got up and wakened his 2 wives and this 2 concubines and eleven children, and took them across the Jordan River at the Jabbok ford, then returned again to the camp and was there alone; and a Man wrestled with him until dawn. And when the Man saw he couldn’t win the match, he struck Jacob’s him, and knocked it out of joint at the socket.
Then the Man said, “Let me go, for it is dawn.”
But Jacob panted, “I will not let you go until you bles me.”
“What is your name?” the Man asked
“Jacob,” was the reply.
“It isn’t anymore!” the Man told him. “It is Israel—One who has power with God. Because you have been strong with God, you shall prevail with men.”
“What is your name?” Jacob asked him.
“NO, you mustn’t ask,” the Man told him. And he blessed him there.
Jacob named the place “Peniel” (“The Face of God”), for he said, “I have seen God face to face, and yet my life is spared.” The sun rose as he started on, and he was limping because of his hip. )(That is why the people of Israel still do not eat the sciatic muscle where it attaches to the hip.)
Gen 33
Then, far in the distance, Jacob saw Esau coming with his 400 men. Jacob now arranged his family in a column, and his 2 concubines and their children the head, Leah and her children next, and Rachel and Joseph last. Then Jacob went on ahead. As he approached his brother he bowed low seven times before him. And then Esau ran to meet him and embraced him affectionately and kissed him; and both of them were in tears!
Then Esau looked at the women and children and asked, “Who are these people with you?”
“My children, ” Jacob replied. Then the concubines came forward with their children, and bowed low before him. Next came Leah with her children, and bowed, and finally Rachel and Joseph came and made their bows.
“And, what were all the flocks and herds I met as I came?” Esau asked.
And Jacob replied, They are my gifts, to curry your favor!”
“Brother, I have plenty,” Esau laughed. “Keep what you have.”
“No, but please accept them,” Jacob said, “For what a relief it is to see your friendly smile! I was as frightened of you as though approaching God! Please take my gifts. For God has been very generous to me and I have enough.” So Jacob insisted and finally Esau accepted them.
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When God Calls You Are You Available?
From the living bible online we continue our video bible series.
Jan 3rd 2008
Above the Ordinary
Acts 6:5 This sounded reasonalble to the whole assembly, and they elected the following:
Stephen ( a man unusally full of faith and the Holy Spirit)
cripture reading of the day.
Acts 6:8-15: 7:55-60
But one day some of the men from the Jewish cults of The Freedmen started and argument with him, and they were soon joined by Jews from Cyrene, Alexandria in Egypt, and the Turkis provinces of Cilicia, and Ausia. But none of them were able to stand against Stephen’s wisdom and spirit.
This accusation roused the crowds to fury against Stephen, and the Jewish leaders arrested him and brought him before the Council. The Lying witness testified again that Stephen was constantly spreading against the Temple and against the laws of Moses.
They declared. “We have heard him say that this fellow Jesus of Nazareth will destroy the Temple and throw out all of Moses’ laws. At this point everyone in the Council chamber saw Stephen’s faces become as radiant as an angel.
Acts 7-55-60 But Stephen, full of the Holy Spirit, gazed steadily upward into heaven and saw the glory of God and Jesus standing at God’s right hand. And he told them, “Look, I see the heavens opened and Jsus the Messiah standing beside God, at his right hand!”
Then they mobbed him, putting their hands over their ears, and drowning out his voice with their shouts, and dragged him out of the city o stone him. The official witness–the executioners—took off their coats and laid them at the feet of a young man named Paul.
And as the murderous stones came hurtling at him, Stephen prayed, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit,” And he fell to his knees shouting, “Lord, don’t Charge them with this sin!” and with that, he died.
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People often comment that the extraordinary was only in Biblical Times. But that is NOT what the Word of God says.
The same Spirit, the same God is alive today and working through people. He is looking for ordinary people who are willing to Believe…Dare to Believe in Christ. By having this kind of Faith that in the midst of persecution, or in the storms of life, that we can rise above it and stand.
So how do we reach a place where we can rise above and be useful to God?
If only we believe…
If only we believe that the Holy Spirit is in us and can work through us if we are willing. Wiling to trust, willing to look to God for our answers, willing to be used by God for the plan he has…not our own plan.
God…
I ask you to use me for your goodness and Glory…Holy Spirit, come and reside within each of us. Allow us to see that the same God who gave Stephen amazing wisdom is available today to each of us. Give us wisdom and faith to become extraordinary and have the heart of a servant.
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