WINGS OF SAFETY

 

 

Psalm 36:7

"How priceless is your unfailing love, O God! People take refuge in the shadow of your wings." NIV

"How excellent is thy loving kindness, O God! Therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of they wings." KJV

The Lord God has never failed us. He has never turned His back on us when we have come to Him with a contrite heart. He is love and has always loved us even when we could not have cared less. There is no doubt or fear that God's love is faithful and can be relied on no matter what. We can run to Him for cover just as the little chicks run to the mother hen and hide themselves under the safety of her wings. What peace and security!

Heavenly Father, how we stand in awe of Your unfailing love and grace toward us. You have shown us over and over throughout time that You are faithful. We thank You and praise You for being our haven of safety, for providing the shadow of Your wings to protect and keep us. In Jesus Christ's name we pray, Amen.

       

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AMAZED

 

Luke 9:43

"And they were all amazed at the greatness of God." NIV

"And they were all amazed at the mighty power of God." KJV

When Jesus walked the earth, he spent much time with the people, teaching them and performing amazing miracles in their sight. The many extraordinary things that He did made the people look on in amazement. If it weren't for the fact that they saw these things with their own eyes they might not have believed them. What about us today? We are not first hand witnesses to the mighty things Jesus did while He was here on this earth. How can we believe that He really did such things? We didn't see these things with our own eyes. For those who are alive spiritually and look with spiritual eyes, many more amazing miracles are happening around us every day. Some will call them coincidences. Some will completely overlook them and take no notice at all. As Christians, we have the privilege to witness, by faith, through the Spirit, the wonderful workings of our God.

Heavenly Father, how blessed we are to watch and see the marvelous things You do around us every day. Those who lived in Jesus' time and saw first hand were amazed. Today, we are even more amazed at the might power of miraculous things You work each day in us and around us. We humbly praise You and thank You for this. In Jesus' name, Amen.

       

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SWEET MINUTE OF PRAYER

 

Luke 6:12

"One of those days Jesus went out to a mountainside to pray, and spent the night praying to God." NIV

"And it came to pass in those days, that he went out into a mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God." KJV

When is the last time you or I spend a whole night in prayer? Some of us remember the lovely hymn "Sweet Hour of Prayer." Not too many people these days even take five minutes to really get alone with God to pray. Jesus went off to a quiet place and prayed all night. The next day He chose twelve men that He would teach and prepare to carry the Gospel message to the world. In our world today, there are so many important things that require us to spend time alone with God to accomplish His will. If Jesus felt the importance of choosing this team deserved a whole night of prayer, how much more should we be in our quiet places, with our hearts turned to Him in prayer, for those who are perishing in this evil world.

Heavenly Father, please forgive us for being so lax in our prayer life. Forgive us for hurrying through our time with You so we can get on with our lives. Give us a hunger for prayer and the burden of the needs around us. Help us to be more like Jesus, and take time to be in communion with You. We pray in the name of Jesus, Amen.

       

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AS A SOUL WINNER

 

Jude 22,23

 

"Be merciful to those who doubt; snatch others from the fire and save them; to others show mercy, mixed with fear--hating even the clothing stained by corrupted flesh." NIV

 

"And of some have compassion, making a difference: And others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh." KJV

Some people are skeptical and indecisive. As Christians, we are to approach them with kindness and understanding when sharing the Gospel. There are others who are hardened and don't want to listen. We are to use all Godly means to persuade them, and approach them with fervor, as though warning them they are about to fall off a cliff. We are warned to be careful so as not to get so close to the edge of the cliff in sharing the Gospel, that we fall from it ourselves.

Heavenly Father, we pray for more boldness to tell the good news of Jesus Christ to those who need to hear it. Give us a hunger pray that their hearts will be ready to hear. Fill us with love and discernment to know how to speak to people in love and fervency. Thank You for allowing us to share such a wonderful gift, the free gift of eternal life. In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.

       

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FOLLOW THE LEADER

 

Luke 5:27

"After this, Jesus went out and saw a tax collector by the name of Levi sitting at his tax booth, 'Follow me,' Jesus said to him." NIV

"And after these things he went forth, and saw a publican, named Levi, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he said unto him, Follow me." KJV

How many of us have said or heard someone else say, "I just don't know what God wants me to do." Some just wait for some kind of voice that will tell them. Some spend time in prayer asking God over and over what to do. While it is a good thing to study the Word, pray, and wait patiently, for God's direction, we can be doing His will right now. If we just do the things Jesus Christ did and the things He said, we will be doing what He wants us to do. Then, when He calls us to a special work, we will be ready. Let's just follow Him.

Heavenly Father, forgive us for holding back until we get a clear personal direction from You to move forward. Thank You that You showed us the way by sending Your Son to live and teach us how we are to live every day. Give us hearts of readiness as we walk in His ways so we will be ready for those greater moments You have for us. In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.

       

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IN STEP WITH GOD

 

Psalm 37:23,24

 

"If the Lord delights in a man's way, he makes his steps firm; though he stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with his hand." NIV

 

"The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the Lord upholdeth him with his hand." KJV

The Lord always responds to those who are careful to walk in ways that are pleasing to Him. This is not an easy walk. It is the straight and narrow path. There are many ruts, bumps, and obstructions on this walk that pleases our God. He is faithful to watch and reward each step by providing security and sure footing. Even if one stumbles, which is sure to happen in this world, the Lord will hold him up with His own hand.

Heavenly Father, we stand in great need of Your watchful eye as we walk in the way that is pleasing to You. Help us when we get stuck in ruts, get rattled by the bumps, and get discouraged at the obstacles that get in the way. Show us the way and let us see You so we will know that we are in step with You. In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.

       

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THE NATURE OF LOVING AND GIVING

 

 

John 3:16

"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." NIV

"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." KJV

God loved us so much that He gave. He gave of Himself because He is love. He put the love He had for us within us, so we have His love in us. It would only be reasonable to conclude that as Christians, our very nature is to give out of love. This does not mean only giving of money and material things. Giving out of love means giving of our time, our talents, our possessions, our wants and needs, and our blood if needed. If we love with the love our God loved us and put within us, we will lovingly give out of all our resources.

Heavenly Father, how can we ever praise You enough for Your great love that gave us the most precious and costly gift in all of eternity? Help us to accept Your love and giving that You long to put within us and be more like you: those who love so much that they give. In the name of Jesus we pray, Amen.

       

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