THE GOVERNOR
IN THE BEGINNING...THE WORD
DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR TODAY, JANUARY 9, 2012
THE GOVERNOR
And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule my people Israel.
Matthew 2:6
Jesus is the Governor of Israel. The ruler. The one who has all control and authority. Israel's future is in His hands. God raised Him up because he was and is a faithful, obedient Son. Israel and all of God's children shall honor the governing hand of the Lord.
Today, let us give honor where honor is due.
Monday, January 9, 2012
Sunday, January 8, 2012
SUN SHINE
SUN SHINE
IN THE BEGINNING...THE WORD
DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR TODAY, JANUARY 8, 2012
So may all your enemies perish, O LORD! But may they who love you be like the sun when it shines in its strength. Then the land had peace forty years. Judges 4:31 (NIV)
The Scriptures tell us that the Lord shall make his face shine upon us (read Numbers 6:25) That is what he has decided to do for his Church, the saints of God, the called out ones. The enemies of God shall perish-- those who choose not to submit to the rule of Christ Jesus. But for those of us who love Him, we shall wear his countenance.
Today, let us shine like the Son, and like the sun.
IN THE BEGINNING...THE WORD
DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR TODAY, JANUARY 8, 2012
So may all your enemies perish, O LORD! But may they who love you be like the sun when it shines in its strength. Then the land had peace forty years. Judges 4:31 (NIV)
The Scriptures tell us that the Lord shall make his face shine upon us (read Numbers 6:25) That is what he has decided to do for his Church, the saints of God, the called out ones. The enemies of God shall perish-- those who choose not to submit to the rule of Christ Jesus. But for those of us who love Him, we shall wear his countenance.
Today, let us shine like the Son, and like the sun.
Thursday, January 5, 2012
A WEIGHTY MATTER
A WEIGHTY MATTER
IN THE BEGINNING...THE WORD
DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR TODAY, JANUARY 5, 2012
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6
The government of the world, of every kingdom, of every age, is upon the shoulder of Jesus Christ. Jesus is in perfect control and has complete authority over all things in heaven and in earth. He rules. He reigns.
Jesus desires to give us authority in his kingdom on earth, as it is in heaven; but we must first prove that we can handle weighty matters.
Today, let us regard the government of Christ Jesus, and pray for wisdom and power to rule well.
IN THE BEGINNING...THE WORD
DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR TODAY, JANUARY 5, 2012
The government of the world, of every kingdom, of every age, is upon the shoulder of Jesus Christ. Jesus is in perfect control and has complete authority over all things in heaven and in earth. He rules. He reigns.
Jesus desires to give us authority in his kingdom on earth, as it is in heaven; but we must first prove that we can handle weighty matters.
Today, let us regard the government of Christ Jesus, and pray for wisdom and power to rule well.
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
UP!
UP!
IN THE BEGINNING...THE WORD
DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR TODAY, JANUARY 4, 2012
And Deborah said unto Barak, Up; for this is the day in which the LORD hath delivered Sisera into thine hand: is not the LORD gone out before thee? So Barak went down from mount Tabor, and ten thousand men after him.
Judges 4:14
Look at Barak in this verse. He is mobilized by Deborah's encouragement. Barak moves with confidence, believing the words of Deborah: the Lord has gone out before thee. As this story unfolds we see nothing but action. We see that as Barak moves, the Lord moves with him. Barak goes down from the mount (4:14); the Lord discomfits the enemy (4:15); Barak pursues (4:22), and God subdues (4:23).
What victories are awaiting us as we get UP! God has a plan that He wants to execute through your life, through my life.
Today, let us be UP! Is not the Lord gone out before us?
IN THE BEGINNING...THE WORD
DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR TODAY, JANUARY 4, 2012
And Deborah said unto Barak, Up; for this is the day in which the LORD hath delivered Sisera into thine hand: is not the LORD gone out before thee? So Barak went down from mount Tabor, and ten thousand men after him.
Judges 4:14
Look at Barak in this verse. He is mobilized by Deborah's encouragement. Barak moves with confidence, believing the words of Deborah: the Lord has gone out before thee. As this story unfolds we see nothing but action. We see that as Barak moves, the Lord moves with him. Barak goes down from the mount (4:14); the Lord discomfits the enemy (4:15); Barak pursues (4:22), and God subdues (4:23).
What victories are awaiting us as we get UP! God has a plan that He wants to execute through your life, through my life.
Today, let us be UP! Is not the Lord gone out before us?
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
EYESALVE
EYESALVE
IN THE BEGINNING...THE WORD
DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR TODAY, JANUARY 3, 2012
I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness do not appear, and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see. 3:18
When the fall of mankind came, the eyes of Adam ad Eve were opened--and they began to die. Instead of running to God, they began to hide from him. Their sight was corrupted We.Their innocence was gone. They became critical, judgmental and full of fear. Mankind must be redeemed out of this state of corruption. What is the eyesalve that we must apply so that we may see as the Lord would have us to see. We need the eyesalve of charity and grace. And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins. I Peter 4:8
Today, let us have charity.
Monday, January 2, 2012
OPENED EYES
OPENED EYES
IN THE BEGINNING...THE WORD
DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR TODAY, JANUARY 2, 2012
And the eyes of them both were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together, and made themselves aprons.
Genesis 3:7
When sin entered the world, the point of attack was upon the eyes. The Scripture tells us that the eyes of Adam and Eve were now opened. That is to say, that their eyes were now corrupted. They would now know good and evil. They would be judgemental, defensive, careful, covered-up. That which was beautiful, whole and complete-- they would now see as naked. God made Adam in the image of God; but God could no longer fellowship with Adam because Adam had found a fault in the creation. Adam realised that he was naked. God asks Adam: "Who told thee that thou wast naked?" God wanted to know who corrupted the eyes of his creation. Who caused mankind to be so judgemental, defensive, careful, covered-up? No doubt, it is the work of satan that has corrupted the eyes of man. But wonderfully, God has an eyesalve that we can apply to our our eyes so the shame of our nakedness does not appear, so that we may see (Read Revelations 3:18).
Today, Let us allow the grace of God to restore our sight, that we might have a bountiful eye to behold the glory of the Lord.
IN THE BEGINNING...THE WORD
DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR TODAY, JANUARY 2, 2012
And the eyes of them both were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together, and made themselves aprons.
Genesis 3:7
When sin entered the world, the point of attack was upon the eyes. The Scripture tells us that the eyes of Adam and Eve were now opened. That is to say, that their eyes were now corrupted. They would now know good and evil. They would be judgemental, defensive, careful, covered-up. That which was beautiful, whole and complete-- they would now see as naked. God made Adam in the image of God; but God could no longer fellowship with Adam because Adam had found a fault in the creation. Adam realised that he was naked. God asks Adam: "Who told thee that thou wast naked?" God wanted to know who corrupted the eyes of his creation. Who caused mankind to be so judgemental, defensive, careful, covered-up? No doubt, it is the work of satan that has corrupted the eyes of man. But wonderfully, God has an eyesalve that we can apply to our our eyes so the shame of our nakedness does not appear, so that we may see (Read Revelations 3:18).
Today, Let us allow the grace of God to restore our sight, that we might have a bountiful eye to behold the glory of the Lord.
Sunday, January 1, 2012
A BOUNTIFUL EYE
A BOUNTIFUL EYE
IN THE BEGINNING...THE WORD
DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR TODAY, JANUARY 1, 2012
He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.
Proverbs 22:9
The Scripture tells us of a bountiful eye--like the eyes of God. The bountiful eye sees differently than the eye of the scorner or contentious man. The bountiful eye sees that which is praiseworthy. The bountiful eye sees the design of God in every person and circumstance. The bountiful eye shall be blessed, for it will behold the good, the lovely, the Lord. The bountiful eye is generous by nature. It sees the need in others and gives. God gives us the gift of a bountiful eye when our eyes are ever toward the Lord.
Today, Let us thank God for he that hath a bountiful eye.
IN THE BEGINNING...THE WORD
DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR TODAY, JANUARY 1, 2012
He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.
Proverbs 22:9
The Scripture tells us of a bountiful eye--like the eyes of God. The bountiful eye sees differently than the eye of the scorner or contentious man. The bountiful eye sees that which is praiseworthy. The bountiful eye sees the design of God in every person and circumstance. The bountiful eye shall be blessed, for it will behold the good, the lovely, the Lord. The bountiful eye is generous by nature. It sees the need in others and gives. God gives us the gift of a bountiful eye when our eyes are ever toward the Lord.
Today, Let us thank God for he that hath a bountiful eye.
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