PREPARED

IN THE BEGINNING...THE WORD DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR TODAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2011 PREPARED And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. Revelations 21:2 Prepared. This quality is at the essence of Christianity. The bride is prepared because she wants to please her husband; in like manner the church of God must be prepared in order to please our Lord. As we foresee a situation, we must prepare for the situation. And foresight happens without alarm. Just as the five wise virgins actively prepared for the wedding feast, the church of God must now actively prepare for the last day harvest of souls and the imminent return of our Savior and King. Today, let us prepare ourselves!

SUBDUE IT

IN THE BEGINNING...THE WORD DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR TODAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2011 SUBDUE IT So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them. And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth. Genesis 1:27,28 The children of God are to subdue the earth. By the power that worketh in us, we are to place under control everything that would exalt itself above God. Today, let us use the power that worketh in us to subdue all!

WE CAN RUN

IN THE BEGINNING...THE WORD
 DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR TODAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2011
 WE CAN RUN

 I have taught thee in the way of wisdom: I have led thee in right paths. When thou goest, thy steps shall not be straitened(hampered); and when thou runnest, thou shalt not stumble. Proverbs 4:11,12

 Our heavenly Father has given us of His divine Wisdom. As we continue to allow His Wisdom to guide and instruct us, we are assured that when we run, we will not stumble. And we need to run as messengers of the Good News. We need to run to take down every opposition to our Father's glory. We need to run, and when we run we know that God will cause us to triumph.

 Today, let us run as we perform great exploits for God's kingdom!

THY WILL BE DONE

IN THE BEGINNING…THE WORD DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR TODAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2011 THY WILL BE DONE Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Matthew 6:10 The will of God will be performed by those called by His NAME. For we must operate in the kingdom, subduing everything that is in opposition to our Father’s glory. And we bring no glory to ourselves, nor do we work for our own operations: We are about our Father’s business. The will of God is known by those in fellowship with him. It is our prayer that we are hearing his voice as we go forth to do always those things that please Him. Today, Let us pray to hear God clearly as we endeavor to perform His will, for His glory.

GIVING NONE OCCASION

IN THE BEGINNING...THE WORD DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR TODAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2011 GIVING NONE OCCASION I will therefore that the younger women marry, bear children, guide the house, give none occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully. I Timothy 5:14 As we dwell in the Kingdom of God, we must be diligent to disallow reproach. What is there in your life that may bring dishonor to God? In the name of Jesus, let that circumstance, attitude, possession, relationship be destroyed by the power of God. Today, let us bring honor to GOD, destroy reproach and do exploits!

HE MUST REIGN

IN THE BEGINNING...THE WORD DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR TODAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2011 HE MUST REIGN For He must reign, till he put all enemies under his feet. I Corinthians 15:25 The reign of Christ has everything to do with destroying God's enemies. Christ must be at all times aware of that which is in opposition to his Father's glory. Jesus saw what the religious could not see in themselves: "You are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it" (John 8:44). There is work to be done in the kingdom of God. Jesus said, "I must Work the works of him that sent me while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work" (John 9:4). Today, let us walk in Christ's rule, authority and power.

THE GOSPEL OF THE KINGDOM

IN THE BEGINNING...THE WORD DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR TODAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2011 THE GOSPEL OF THE KINGDOM Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God. And saying, The time is fulfilled And the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye and believe the gospel. Mark 1:14,15 God has a mighty and powerful kingdom. Today, let us reign with Christ Jesus!

TO GOD BE THE GLORY

IN THE BEGINNING...THE WORD DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR TODAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2011 TO GOD BE THE GLORY And when all things shall be subdued unto him, then shall the Son also himself be subject unto him that put all things under him, that God may be all in all. I Corinthians 15:28 This is my favorite Scripture. Oh, how I love Jesus! After having received all majesty and power and glory, we see that it is and will forever be Jesus' chief desire to give all the glory to God. Jesus acts as a steward and servant of his Father's kingdom. Once he clears the Kingdom of all tares and everything that would exalt itself against the knowledge of God, Jesus subdues the Kingdom and Himself to the Glory of God: "that God may be all in all." Today, let us decrease and God increase!

THE PERFECT DAY

IN THE BEGINNING...THE WORD DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR TODAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2011 THE PERFECT DAY But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day. Proverbs 4:18 The path of the just is illuminated by the Word of God-- which is a lamp unto our feet. As we stay in the Scriptures the Holy Spirit moves on our hearts and guides us in the right direction. As we continue to walk with God we walk into His glory. We are anointed by His Spirit and continually comforted by His presence...what a perfect day! Today, Let us thank God for the perfect day!

THROUGH CHRIST

IN THE BEGINNING...THE WORD DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR TODAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2011 THROUGH CHRIST I CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST WHICH STRENGTHENETH ME. Philippians 4:13 We can accomplish every thing we set out to do through the power of Christ Jesus. "...Greater is He that is in you, than he that is in the world"(1John4:4). We are the church that overcometh! Today, let us bind the devil and do exploits.

BLESSINGS AND CURSINGS

IN THE BEGINNING...THE WORD DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR TODAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2011 BLESSINGS AND CURSINGS I CALL HEAVEN AND EARTH TO RECORD THIS DAY AGAINST YOU, that I have set before you life and death , blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live: That thou mayest love the LORD thy God, and that thou mayest obey his voice, and that thou mayest cleave unto him: for he is thy life, and the length of thy days: that thou mayest dwell in the land which the LORD sware unto thy fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, to give them. Today,choose life!

THE LIFTER UP OF MY HEAD

IN THE BEGINNING...THE WORD
DAILY DEVOTIONSL FOR TODAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2011

THE LIFTER UP OF MY HEAD

But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me;
My glory and the lifter up of mine head.
Psalms 3:3

Today, let us endeavor to edify and lift our
brother's/sister's head.

NEW JERUSALEM

IN THE BEGINNING...THE WORD
DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR TODAY,NOVEMBER 10,2011
NEW JERUSALEM

And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God
out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.
Revelation 21:2

When Jesus came to earth, he made all things new at his advent. He
made a new Jerusalem-- which is now the spiritual habitation of believers. It is inhabited
by a people of promise, faith, righteousness and freedom. This new
Jerusalem is without sin and without condemnation. This
new Jerusalem is from above...and the glory of
God is in the midst of her.
Today, let us praise God for the new Jerusalem!

THE MOTHER OF US ALL

IN THE BEGINNING...THE WORD
DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR TODAY, November 9,2011
THE MOTHER OF US ALL

But Jerusalem which is above is free,which is the
mother of us all. Galatians 4:26

Sarah and Abraham had a child of promise. God had promised
that he would give them a son, and they waited for him to come, and he did.
Sarah represents Jerusalem above. For all who trust in the promise of
salvation through Jesus Christ alone, receive the promise of salvation. We are free,
never again to be enslaved to a burden. We are free to serve God in Spirit and in truth.
Today, let us praise God for making us a part of the New Jerusalem.

YOUR GENTLENESS

IN THE BEGINNING...THE WORD
DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR TODAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2011
YOUR GENTLENESS
Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation:
and thy right hand hath holden me up,
and thy gentleness hath made me great.
Psalms 18:35

David knew the gentleness of
God, and so declares that it was
God's gentleness which had made him great.
Thankfully, we serve a God who holds us up, enlightens
our darkness, and keeps our feet from slipping. He gently, patiently trains us and equips us so that in God's perfect time we find and can perform God's perfect will.


Today, let us allow the Holy
Spirit to bear the sweet fruit of gentleness in us!

NO CHARGE

IN THE BEGINNING...THE WORD
DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR TODAY, NOVEMBER 3,2011

NO CHARGE

AND THEY STONED STEPHEN, CALLING UPON GOD,
AND SAYING, LORD JESUS, RECEIVE MY SPIRIT.
AND HE KNEELED DOWN, AND CRIED WITH A LOUD VOICE,
LORD, LAY NOT THIS SIN TO THEIR CHARGE. AND WHEN
HE HAD SAID THIS, HE FELL ASLEEP. ACTS 7:59,60

I imagine Stephen had to use all of the strength he had
to utter his last words. Out of all the words he could have
spoken, he chose these: LAY NOT THIS SIN TO THEIR CHARGE.
Stephen was an innocent man, but he was far from ordinary.
The scriptures tell us, "And Stephen, full of faith and power,did great wonders and miracles
among the people"(Acts 6:8). Though Stephen was a man of God, the people hated him. Still, he modeled Jesus by forgiving his accusers.

Today, let us model Christ as we ask God to dismiss the charges against those who have harmed us.

HOLDING FAITH

IN THE BEGINNING...THE WORD
DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR TODAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2011
HOLDING FAITH

HOLDING FAITH, AND A GOOD CONSCIENCE;
WHICH SOME HAVING PUT AWAY CONCERNING
FAITH HAVE MADE SHIPWRECK: I TIMOTHY 1:19

We must hold on to our faith in God knowing
that his purposes and plans for our life shall
never fail. God will take us through seasons of
uncertainty as long as we continue holding faith.
Continue to joyfully respond to the leading and
promptings of the Holy Spirit; holdfast to prayer
and devotion; pray in the Spirit and be filled by
the Holy Spirit.

Today, Let us be sure to hold on to our faith!

FINDING LIFE

IN THE BEGINNING...THE WORD
DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR TODAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2011

FINDING LIFE

He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall
find it. Matthew 10:39

Are you willing to lose your life for the sake of JESUS. When we lose our lives we are
willing to suffer loss of reputation and status. We allow God to break up what is false
in our lives and replace it for what is true, eternal, and worthy. Oh how wonderful it is when we find life.
Today, let us claim our life in God.