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How to Regain Purpose and Hope

4/29/2019

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Our mission agency, Christ For the City Int’l, spent a day serving during our bi-annual board meetings. During lunch, I sat down next to a man eating alone. I asked, “How’s your day going?”

After an awkward pause, he opened up. I sensed a melancholy spirit. He said his wife of 34 years died in his arms four years ago. She was the love of his life with a “beautiful spirit inside and out.”

This man turned to alcohol and his life spiraled out of control. He remarried, but temporarily lost touch with his second wife. I prayed out loud. Tears seeped out of his eyes. This man once had been a deacon in an evangelical church, but now seemed to have lost all hope.

How do we lose purpose and hope? How do we regain it?

We find a clue in Jesus’ temptations in the wilderness, mentioned three times (Matthew 4:1-11; Mark 1:12-13; Luke 4:1-12). He was led by the Spirit and tempted by the devil. The first was self-gratification (lust of the flesh). If you’re the Son of God, meet the physical need by turning stones into bread. Jesus, like us, need God’s word to withstand the temptation (Matthew 4:1-4).

The second temptation was self-promotion (lust of the eyes). The devil had Jesus stand on the highest point of the temple and throw Himself down. The devil twisted Scripture. Jesus said not to put God to the test (Matthew 4:5-7).

The third temptation was self-exaltation (boastful pride of life). The devil showed all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor so Jesus would worship him. Jesus said to worship and serve God only (Matthew 4:8-11).

Before the temptations, Jesus had a mountain top experience--heaven was opened, saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and heard an affirming voice of unconditional love from heaven (Matthew 3:16-17). When things go well and you feel blessed, beware the devil will blast you with chaos, confusion, and criticism.

After the temptations, Jesus preached, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.” Jesus told Peter. Andrew, James, and John to follow Him to become fishers of men. (Matthew 4:17-22). The devil doesn’t want you to share the gospel or disciple others. 
 

On the encouraging side, angels, ministering spirits to serve believers, helped Jesus and will attend to you (Mark 1:12-13; Hebrews 1:14).

If we resist temptation, share our faith and begin discipling others, evil forces will come against us. We must walk in Christ’s authority and drive out evil spirits (Mark 1:21-28). 

​Because we’re in a spiritual battle, we must fight with the spiritual weapons of prayer and God’s word.
  • It’s important we follow the example of Jesus and pray, preferably early in the morning (Mark 1:35).
The devil is crafty and leaves us until an opportune time. He knows our weaknesses. In Jesus’ case, everyone praised Him as the word got around (Luke 4:13-15). Seeking the praise of others may prevent us from sharing the gospel and discipling others.   

Don’t love the world, which include the lust of the flesh, lust of the eyes, and boastful pride of life. Those who do God’s will live forever (1 John 2:15-17).

The greatest purpose and hope we have in life are to follow Jesus in catching men for Him.
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How to Know Your Labor in Christ Gains Rest and Significance (Insights in NT)

6/15/2013

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In order to know your labor in Christ gains rest and significance; remember Israel birthed Jesus how rules and protects; overcome Satan's accusations by Lamb's blood, word of testimony and lose life for His sake, endure patiently and faithfully by resisting the devil and antichrist; resist deception and compromise in the great tribulation;  achieve victory in Christ through purity and faithfulness; and escape eternal torment in hell.

Remember Israel Birthed Jesus Who Rules and Protects
A pregnant woman cried out in pain just before she gave birth. A large red dragon with seven heads, ten horns and seven crown appeared as another sign in heaven. His tail swept a third of the stars out of the sky. The dragon stood in front of the woman to devour her child. She gave birth to a male child who would rule all the nations with an iron scepter. Her child was snatched up to God and to His throne. The woman fled in the desert and where she was protected for 1,260 days (Rev. 12:1-6). Remember Israel birthed Jesus who rules the nations and protects His people during the great tribulation.

Overcome Satan's Accusations by Lamb's Blood, Word of Testimony and Lose Life for His Sake
After Michael and his angels fought the dragon (serpent, devil, Satan) and his angels, he was hurled to earth and led the world astray. Salvation, power and kingdom of God along with the authority of His Christ came. The accuser of brothers who accused them before God day and night was hurled down. Believers overcame him by the Lamb's blood, word of their testimony and willingness to die. Being filled with fury, the devil knew his time was short and pursued the woman who gave birth to the male child. The woman was cared for in the desert for 1,260 days. The serpent spewed water like a river to overtake the woman but the earth swallowed the river. The dragon was enraged and made war against those who obeyed God's commandments and held to Jesus' testimony (Rev. 12:7-17). Overcome Satan's accusations by Lamb's blood, word of testimony and lose your life for His sake.

Endure Patiently and Faithfully By Resisting Devil and Antichrist
A beast (antichrist) came out of the sea with ten horns, seven heads and a mouth like a lion. The dragon gave the beast his power, throne and great authority. The whole world followed the beast who uttered proud words, blasphemies and exercised his authority for 42 months over every tribe, people, language and nation. Men worshiped the dragon because he gave authority to the beast who warred and conquered the saints. Those who names were not written in the book of life belonging to the Lamb worshiped the beast. Because God determined who would go into captivity or killed, saints must patiently endure with faithfulness (Rev. 13:1-10). Endure patiently and faithfully by resisting the devil and antichrist. 

Resist Deception and Compromise in Great Tribulation
Another beast (false prophet) came out of the earth with two horns like a lamb who spoke like a dragon. He exercised his authority on behalf of the first beast (antichrist). He made everyone worship the antichrist whose fatal wound was healed. His miraculous signs like fire coming down from heaven deceived men. He ordered an image be set up in honor of the antichrist. He was given power so the image had breath, spoke and killed anyone who refused to worship it. He forced everyone to receive a mark on his right hand or forehead to buy or sell with the beast's number: 666 (Rev. 13:11-18). Resist deception and compromise by not taking a mark to buy or sell from the antichrist,

Achieve Victory in Christ Through Purity and Truthfulness
The Lamb stood on Mount Zion with 144,000 who had His Father's name written on their foreheads. John heard a loud sound like harpists playing their harps singing a new song before the throne, four living creatures and elders. Only the 144,000 redeemed from the earth who stayed pure with women and followed the Lamb wherever He went could learn the song. They were purchased from among men and offered as firstfruits to God and the Lamb. No lie was found in their mouths (Rev. 14:1-5). Achieve victory in Christ through purity and truthfulness so God hears your new song.

Escape Eternal Torment in Hell Knowing Labor in Christ Gains Rest and Significance
Another angel had the eternal gospel to proclaim to those on earth. He said to fear, worship and give the Creator God glory because the time of judgment was coming. A second angel said Babylon the Great fell, which made the nations drink the wine of her adulteries. A third angel said if anyone worshiped the beast, his image and received his mark, he would drink the cup of God's wrath. He would be tormented forever with burning sulfur in the presence of the holy angels and the Lamb. This called for patient endurance for saints who obeyed God's commandments and remained faithful to Jesus. Those who died in the Lord from that point on were blessed since they rested from labor and their deeds followed them (Rev. 14:6-13). Escape eternal torment in hell knowing your labor in Christ gains rest and significance.

Realize Timeliness of God's Wrath in Final Battle of Armageddon
Someone like a son of man was seated on a white cloud with a crown of gold on his head and sharp sickle in his hand. Another angel said to take the sickle and reap because the earth's harvest was ripe. Another angel with charge of the fire called out to an angel to use its sharp sickle to gather clusters of ripe grapes from the earth's vine. It threw them into the great winepress of God's wrath. They were trampled in the winepress outside the city where blood flowed as high as horses' bridles for 180 miles (Rev. 14:14-20). Realize timeliness of God's wrath in final battle of Armageddon. 

Know your labor in Christ gains rest and significance by remembering Israel birthed Jesus who rules and protects to escape eternal torment in hell, overcome Satan's accusations by the Lamb's blood, word of testimony and lose life for His sake to achieve victory in Christ though purity and faithfulness, and resist deception and compromise in the great tribulation by enduring patiently and faithfully. 





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How to Reign with Christ and Shepherd the Nations (Insights in NT)

6/11/2013

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A person reigns with Christ and shepherds the nations by:
1. Walk in Christ's love doing first works
2. Endure suffering, poverty and persecution
3. Obey teaching from whole counsel of God
4. Be pure without compromise or idolatry 
5. Walk in Christ's victory to overcome busyness and over-confidence
6. Embrace evangelistic opportunities relying on God
7. Listen to Jesus' voice for zealous service and fervent prayer

Walk in Christ's Love Doing First Works for Real Living
Christ knew the deeds, hard work and perseverance of the church in Ephesus. It could not tolerate wicked men and tested those who claimed to be apostles that were found false. They did not grow weary enduring hardships for His name. They must repent of forsaking their first love and do the things they did at first. Otherwise, Christ would remove the lampstand from its place if they did not repent. He was pleased they hated the practices of the Nicolaitans. By overcoming, He would give the right to eat from the tree of life in the paradise of God (Rev. 2:1-7). Walk in Christ's love doing works you did at first for real living. 

Endure Suffering, Poverty and Persecution to Receive Crown of Life
Christ considered Smyrna rich in their afflictions and poverty. He knew the slander of a synagogue of Satan who said they were Jews, but were not. Christ told them not to fear suffering as the devil would put some in prison to be tested and persecuted for ten days. He would give them the crown of life if they were faithful, even to death. Those who overcame would not be hurt by the second death (Rev. 2:8-11). Endure suffering, poverty and persecution to receive the crown of life.

Obey Teaching From Whole Counsel of God to Receive Provision and Blessing
Christ knew Pergamum lived where Satan had his throne, yet remained true to His name without renouncing their faith. They were to repent because some held the teaching of the Nicolaitans and others held to Balaam's teaching who taught Balak to entice Israel to sin by eating foods sacrificed to idols and commit sexual immorality. He would fight against them with the sword of His mouth. Those who overcame would be given hidden manna and a white stone with a new name written on it known only to him who received it (Rev. 2:12-17). Obey teaching from whole counsel of God to receive provision and blessing. 

Be Pure Without Compromise and Idolatry for Reigning and Shepherding to Receive Christ as Reward
Christ knew Thyatira's deeds, love, faith, service and perseverance. Their later works were greater than those done at first. However, they tolerated Jezebel who misled His servants into sexual immorality and eating foods sacrificed to idols. Because she was unwilling to repent of her immorality, Christ put her on a bed of suffering. Those who committed adultery with her would suffer intensely unless they repented of her ways. Others who did not hold onto her teaching or learned Satan's deep secrets would have no other burden. Those who overcame and did His will to the end would have authority over the nations by ruling with an iron scepter and given the morning star (Rev. 2:18-29). Be pure without compromise or idolatry for reigning with Him and shepherding the nations to receive Christ as your reward.

Walk in Christ's Victory to Overcome Busyness and Over-Confidence for His Acceptance
Christ knew Sardis' deeds and their reputation of being alive, but really dead. He commanded them to wake up and strengthen what remained and near death for their deeds were not found complete in God's sight. They were to obey and repent after remembering what they received and heard. If they did not wake up, He would come like a thief.  A few worthy people did not soil their clothes and walked with Him. Overcomers were dressed in white with their names never erased from the book of life. Christ would acknowledge His name before His Father and angels (Rev. 3:1-6). Walk in Christ's victory to overcome busyness and over-confidence for His acceptance.

Embrace Evangelistic Opportunities Relying On God to Gain Stability and Honor
What Jesus opened no one could shut and what He shut no one could open. He placed an open door before them that no one could shut. He knew they had little strength, but they kept His word and did not deny His name. He made those of Satan's synagogue who claimed to be Jews but lied to fall down at their feet and acknowledge God loved them. Because they kept His command to endure patiently, He kept them from the hour of trial to test those on the earth. Because He was coming soon, they were to hold on to what they had so no one would take their crown. He made overcomers a pillar in His temple and wrote on them God's name and the name of the city of His God, the new Jerusalem, which would come down out of heaven from Him. He would write on him His new name (Rev. 3:7-13). 
Embrace evangelistic opportunities relying on God to gain stability and honor from Him.

Listen to Jesus' Voice for Zealous Service and Fervent Prayer to Sit on His Throne
Christ knew that since Laodicea's deeds were neither cold nor hot, but lukewarm, He would spit them out of His mouth. By acquiring wealth, they considered themselves rich without needs. Christ said they failed to realize their wretched, pitiful, poor, blind and naked state. He counseled them to buy from Him gold refined in fire to become rich, white clothes to wear so they could cover their shameful nakedness and eye salve so they could see. Because Christ rebuked and disciplined those He loved, they should be earnest and repent. If anyone heard His voice and opened the door, He would go in and eat with him and he with Him. Overcomes had the right to sit with Christ on His throne like He did with His Father on His throne (Rev. 3:14-22). Listen to Jesus' voice for zealous service and fervent prayer so you can sit on His throne. 

Ask God to enable you to reign with Christ and shepherd the nations as you walk in Christ's love, endure suffering, be pure, walk in His victory, embrace evangelistic opportunities and listen to His voice for zealous service and fervent prayer.









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How to Rule in Your Sphere of Influence as God's Friend (Insights in Psalms)

2/17/2013

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We have a great challenge to meet the spiritual hunger of those under 40 where 3% are Christians who reflect Christ (51% are unbelievers) compared to  9% of those over 40 who are Christians that reflect Christ.

In the first chapter 1 Chronicles, the writer lists a genealogy highlighting the descendants of Abraham who ruled in his sphere of influence as a friend of God (James 2:23). In 1 Chron. 2-7, the writer tells how to rule in your sphere of influence as God's friend.

Rule in Your Sphere of Influence as God's Friend
Historical records listed the sons of Adam and Noah including Shem, Ham and Japheth. Descendants of Japheth included Gomer, Magog and Tarshish. Descendants of Ham included Cush, Canaan, Nimrod, a mighty warrior on earth, Philistines, Sidon, Hittites and Jebusites. The descendants of Shem included Meshech, Terah and Abram whose sons were Isaac and Ishmael. The descendants of Hagar (Ishmael), Keturah and Sarah were listed. The descendants of the Edomites included the people of Seir and rulers of Edom before any Israelite king reigned (1 Chron. 1:1-54). Rule in your sphere of influence as God's friend.

Live in Purity Without Worldly Compromise
The sons of Israel included Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Zebulun, Dan, Joseph, Benjamin, Napthali, Gad and Asher. The sons of Judah included Er, born to him by a Canaanite woman, wicked in God's sight and put to death. Tamar, Judah's daughter, bore him Perez and Zerah. One descendant was Achan who brought disaster on Israel by violating the ban on taking devoted things at Ai. Other descendants of Judah were Boaz, Jesse and David. David's sister had three sons including Abishai, Joab and Asahel. Another sister was the mother of Amasa. Caleb's descendants included Gilead, Jair, Geshur and Aram who controlled 23 towns in Gilead and 60 in Havvoth Jair and Kenath. The descendants of Jerahmeel first-born son of Hezron included Ram, Nadab, Nathan, Jehu and Azariah. The clans of Caleb included Hebron, Shammai, Kiriath and  Jearim leading to the descendants of Zorathites and Kenites (1 Chron. 2:1-55). Live in purity without worldly compromise. 


Live in Purity Without Sexual Sin
The sons of David were Amnon from Ahinoam, Daniel from Abigail, Absalom from Maacah daughter of Talmai king of Geshur, Adonijah from Haggith, Shephatiah from Abital, Ithream from Eglah. These six were born to David in Hebron where he reigned seven years and six months. Children born to him in Jerusalem where he reigned 33 years were Shammua, Shobab, Nathan and Solomon from Bathsheba. Nine additional sons were born to David besides others by his concubines. Tamar was their sister. From Solomon's son Rehoboam, the kings of Judah included Abijah, Asa, Jehoshaphat, Jehoram, Ahaziah, Joash, Amaziah, Azariah, Jotham, Ahaz, Hezekiah, Manasseh, Amon and Josiah. The sons of Josiah were Johanan, Jehoiakim, Zedekiah and Shallum. The successors of Jehoiakim were Jehoiachin and Zedekiah. The royal line after the exile included the descendants of Jehoiachin and Pedaiah. The sons of Pedaiah were Zerubbabel and Shimei. A descendant of Zerubbabel was Obadiah (1 Chron. 3:1-24). Live in purity without sexual sin.

Ask God to Bless and Enlarge Your Sphere of Influence
A descendant of Judah included Jabez who was more honorable that his brothers because he cried out that God would bless him with enlarged territory so His hand be on him to keep him from harm and pain. God answered his prayer. Other descendants included Othniel and Joab whose children became the valley of craftsmen. Another descendant married Pharaoh's daughter Bithiah. Clans of linen workers came from Beth Ashbea. Joash were among others who ruled in Moab. They were potters who worked for the king. The descendants of Simeon were not as numerous as the people of Judah. They lived in Beersheba and Ziklag among other towns until David's reign. Leaders of clans were listed whose families increased greatly. They went to the outskirts of Gedor and found rich, good pasture in spacious and peaceful land during Hezekiah's reign. They attacked and completely destroyed the Hamites and Meunites. They settled in their place because there was pasture for their flocks. They killed the remaining Amalekites who had escaped in Seir (1 Chron. 4:1-43).  Ask God to bless and enlarge your sphere of influence with His hand on you to prevent harm and pain.  

Train Believers in Purity and Spiritual Warfare 
Reuben's rights as firstborn were given to the sons of Joseph because he defiled his father's marriage bed. Assyria's king took Beerah, leader of the Reubenites, into exile. The descendants of Gad lived next to them in Bashan, Gilead and outlying villages. The Reubenites, Gadites and the half-tribe of Manasseh had 44,760 able-bodied men ready for military service who  handled shield, sword and bow while trained for battle during Saul's reign. They were helped in fighting them and God handed the Hagrites and their allies over to them because they cried out to Him during the battle. God answered their prayers because they trusted in Him. They took 100,000 people captive with others killed because the battle was God's. They occupied the land until the exile. The half-tribe of Manasseh were brave warriors, famous men and heads of families but were unfaithful to God. They prostituted themselves to the gods of the peoples of the land whom God had destroyed. Assyria took Reuben, Gad and half-tribe of Manasseh into exile (1 Chron. 5:1-26). Train believers in purity and spiritual warfare not to compromise with the world's false gods. 

Discover Mentors in Major Cities Through Corporate Prayer
The sons of Levi were Gershon, Kohath and Merari. Kohath's grandchildren through Amran were Aaron, Moses and Miriam. Other descendants of Kohath were Amminadab, Korah, Elkanah, his son, Samuel, and Uzziah. 
David's men were listed that he put in charge of the music before the tabernacle until Solomon built the temple. From the Kohathites were Heman, the musician, and his associate, Asaph, who served at his right hand and the Merarites at his left hand. Their fellow Levites were assigned to other tabernacle duties. Aaron and his descendants presented offerings on the altar of burnt offering and on the altar of incense in connection with the Most Holy Place making atonement for Israel. The descendants of Aaron were given Hebron and Shechem (cities of refuge) and parcels of land from the other tribes (1 Chron. 6:1-81). Discover mentors in major cities through corporate prayer who are surrendered to God. 

Equip Ambassadors Prepared for Spiritual Battle
The genealogical record for Issachar had 22,600 fighting men from Tola's descendants, 36,000 men ready for battle from sons of Izahiah and 87,000 total relatives as fighting men. The genealogical record for Benjamin listed 22,034 fighting men from sons of Bela, 20,200 fighting men from sons of Beker and 17,2000 fighting men ready for war from sons of Bilhan. The sons  of Naphtali, Manasseh and Ephraim were listed. Ezer and Elead were killed by men of Gath when they seized their livestock. Ephraim mourned many days and gave birth to another son named Beriah, because of his family's misfortune. His daughter built the Lower and Upper Beth Horon and Uzzen Sheerah. Their lands and settlements included Bethel and its surrounding villages. The descendants of Asher were listed including heads of families, choice men, brave warriors and outstanding leaders with 26,000 men ready for battle (1 Chron. 7:1-40). Equip ambassadors prepared for spiritual battle and persecution.

The following explains how to rule in your sphere of influence as God's friend:
1. Live in purity without worldly compromise 
2. Live in purity without sexual immorality
3. Ask God to bless and enlarge your sphere of service with His hand on you to prevent harm and pain  
4. Train believers in purity and spiritual warfare not to compromise with the world's false gods
5. Discover mentors in major cities through corporate prayer who are surrendered to God 
6. Equip ambassadors prepared for spiritual battle and persecution

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Adopting Biblical Values for Communication (Insights in Law)

8/7/2012

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Because leaders of this world have particular agendas, people are offered payments or kickbacks to comply with them. God has a different plan for believers. Communication that adopts Biblical values furthers God’s purposes on earth. 

When Balak, king of Moah, saw what Israel did to the Amorites, he feared them. Balak asked Balaam to curse Israel and hope Moab would overcome their power by defeating them. The elders of Moab and Midian brought fees for divination and repeated what Balak said to Balaam. God told Balaam not to curse Israel because they were blessed. When Balaam refused to see Balak, he sent leaders more distinguished than the former. Balaam said he could do nothing contrary to command of Lord. God said for him to go, but only to speak His word (Num. 22:1-20). Resist agenda of leaders that tempt you to disobey God.

God in His anger sent an angel of the Lord to block Balaam's path. Balaam beat his donkey to get her back on the road after she saw the angel. The donkey asked what she had done to be beaten three times. The Lord opened Balaam’s eyes and he saw the angel standing with a drawn sword in his hand. The angel asked why he struck the donkey three times. The angel opposed Balaam because of his recklessness. The angel said Balaam would have been killed if the donkey had not turned from the path. He was told to go with the men, but speak only what the angel would tell him. Balaam said to Balak, “Am I able to speak anything at all? The word that God puts in my mouth, that I shall speak.” (Num. 22:21-41). Trust God's creative ways to protect you from dishonoring Him.

Balaam told Balak to build seven altars and prepare seven bulls and seven rams. When Balaam offered up the sacrifices, the Lord put a word in Balaam’s mouth to return to Balak where he would instructed what to say. Balaam  said he would not curse whom God had not cursed. His blessing of Moab’s enemies upset Balak. Balaam said he must be careful to speak what God put in his mouth (Num. 23:1-12). Speak what God desires instead of manipulating Him to do what you want.

Balaam said, “God is not a man that He should lie, nor a son of man that He should repent. Has He said, and will He not do it and has He spoken and will He not make it good?” Balaam received a command to bless with no omen or any divination against Israel. Balak took Balaam to another place to see if he would curse Moab’s enemies from there (Num. 23:13-30). Apply truthfulness and integrity regardless of whether it benefits you.

When Balaam saw it pleased the Lord to bless Israel, he did not seek omens again but set his face toward the wilderness. He spoke an oracle of one who heard God's words and saw a vision of the Almighty. Water would flow from his buckets and seed would be by many waters. His king would be higher than Agag and his kingdom would be exalted. He would devour nations who were adversaries. Blessed is everyone who blesses you and cursed are those who curse you (Num. 24:1-9). Fear God and listen to His words so you defeat spiritual enemies and build God’s kingdom.

Balak’s anger burned against Balaam when he cursed his enemies but continued to bless Israel three times. Balak would have honored Balaam greatly, but the Lord held him back from honor. Balaam said that if he received a house full of silver and gold, he could not do anything contrary to the Lord's command, either good or bad. A star would come forth from Jacob and scepter would rise from Israel and crush Moab. Edom would be a possession. Jacob would have dominion and destroy Amalek. No one can live except God has ordained it (Num, 24:10-24). Be faithful as His spokesman before leaders of this world rather than seek wealth or honor for yourself.


Is your communication truthful? 
Are you listening to God's words?
Have you refused wealth and honor for yourself?

Is your motive to defeat spiritual enemies and build God's kingdom? 



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How God Meets Needs and Draws You Close to Him (Insights in Prophets)

4/11/2012

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Thomas Aquinas wrote, "Without prayer we become deaf to the voice of divine love and become confused by the many competing voices asking for our attention. When we try to become very still, we often find ourselves so overwhelmed by our noisy inner voices that we can hardly wait to get busy and distracted again. Our inner life often looks like a banana tree full of jumping monkeys! But when we decide not to run away and stay focused, the monkeys may gradually go away because of lack of attention, and the soft gentle voice calling us may gradually make itself heard."
Elijah's life and God's dealings with Ahab illustrate how God works in your life to meet needs and draw you close to Him.
 
Supernatural Working
Jezebel told Elijah that he would be killed like the prophets of Baal. He was afraid, ran for his life and slept under a juniper tree. An angel of the Lord gave  him bread cake and a jar of water twice. Elijah used the strength of that food for his 40 days' journey to Horeb, the mountain of God (1 Kings 19:1-8). God meets your physical and financial needs in the midst of threats, fear and stress. 

Gentle Blowing
The Lord asked Elijah what he was doing in a cave. Elijah answered that he was very zealous for the Lord in killing the prophets and was all alone with people seeking his life. The Lord told him to stand on the mountain. The Lord was not in the strong wind, earthquake or fire, but in the gentle blowing. A voice asked again what he was doing there and Elijah answered that he had been very zealous for the Lord (1 Kings 19:9-14). God meets your emotional and psychological needs by asking penetrating questions to reveal motives.

Direct Command
The Lord told him to anoint Hazael king over Aram, Jehu over Israel and Elisha as prophet in his place. Jehu and Elisha would put to death God's enemies. He left 7,000 in Israel who did not worship Baal (1 Kings 19:15-17). God meets your spiritual needs through serving others.

Ministry Partner
Elijah threw his mantle on Elisha while he was plowing with oxen. He kissed his father and mother, sacrificed a pair of oxen and followed Elijah while ministering to him (1 Kings 19:18-21). God meets your social needs through ministry partners. 

Reject Intimidation
Ben-hadad king of Aram and 32 kings besieged and fought Samaria. Ben-hadad said to Ahab king of Israel that his silver, gold, wives and children were his. Ben-hadad said his servants would take away anything that was desirable in Ahab's eyes. The elders told him to not listen to Ben-hadad's demands. Ahab said that Ben-hadad should stop boasting before he stationed his servants against the city (1 Kings 20:1-12). Refuse to be intimidated by others's greed and pride.

Battle Spiritually
A prophet told Ahab that God would deliver them into his hand so he could know that He is Lord. The young men (232) of the rulers of the provinces and 7,000 Israelites fought, with Ahab beginning the battle. The young men went out while Ben-hadad was drunk. He said to take them alive whether they came for war or peace. The young men each killed his man and Israel killed the Arameans with Ben-hadad escaping on a horse (1 Kings 20:13-21). Take the initiative in allowing God to fight the spiritual battle. 

Listen Closely
The prophet warned the king of Israel that the king of Aram would come against him. The servants of the king of Aram said they should fight in the plain where they would be stronger as Israel's gods were of the mountains. A man of God told the king of Israel that God would defeat the Arameans, which was fulfilled as he killed 100,000 foot soldiers. Ben-hadad's servants said because they heard the the kings of Israel were merciful, he should put on sackcloth and go to the king of Israel to save his life. Ahab made a covenant with him and let him go (1 Kings 20:22-34). Listen to truth from God's word instead of the lies from superstition and unsupported facts. 

Refuse Compromise
A son of the prophet waited for the king and disguised himself with a bandage over his eyes. He said to the king that if a man he guarded was missing, he would die or pay a talent of silver. He took off his bandage and Ahab recognized him as one of the prophets. He said Ahab would die because he let go the man whom God devoted to destruction. The king went to his house sullen and vexed (1 Kings 20: 35-43).
Don't allow the world to prevent you from worshiping God.

How has God worked to meet your needs or draw you closer to Him through the following ways: supernatural working, gentle blowing, direct command and ministry partner? Which of the following means does God want you to apply now to draw closer to Him: reject intimidation, battle spiritually, listen closely or refuse compromise? 


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Wandering Away from Faith Through Love of Money (Insights in Prophets)

2/26/2012

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Someone said, “I asked God for strength that I might achieve. I was made weak that I might learn humbly to obey. I asked for health that I might do greater things. I was given infirmity that I might do better things. I asked for riches that I might be happy. I was given poverty that I might be wise. I asked for power that I might have the praise of men. I was given weakness that I might feel the need of God. I asked for all things that I might enjoy life. I was given life that I might enjoy all things. I got nothing that I asked for, but everything I hoped for. Almost despite myself, my unspoken prayers were answered. I am, among all men, most richly blessed." Solomon learned that the love of money is a root of evil and longing for it leads to wandering away from the faith (1 Tim. 6:10).  

After Solomon finished building the house of the Lord and the king's house, the Lord appeared to him a second time saying He heard his prayer. If he walked in integrity of heart according to God's commands, He would establish Solomon's throne over Israel forever. If he or his sons turned from following Him to serve and worship other gods, then God would cut off Israel from the land He had given them. People would say, "Why has the Lord done thus to this land and to this house?" after seeing the house as a heap of ruins (1 Kings 9:1-9). Walk in integrity of heart according to God's commands so you can rule in your kingdom sphere.

Solomon gave Hiram, king of Tyre, 20 cities in the land of Galilee because he provided cedar, cypress timber and gold.  Hiram was not pleased after seeing the cities, but sent Solomon 120 talents of gold (1 Kings 9:10-14). Seeking financial gain unrighteously or selfishly is a bad witness to unbelievers.

Pharaoh, king of Egypt, captured Gezer and gave it to his daughter, Solomon's wife. Solomon rebuilt Gezer, lower Beth-horon, Baalath, Tamar in Judah and all the storage cities for his chariots and horsemen. He levied forced laborers among the descendants of Amorites, Hittites, Perizzites, Hivites and Jebusites. Sons of Israel were men of war, servants, princes, captains, chariot commanders and horsemen (1 Kings 9:15-22). Not obeying God completely leads to believing that the end justifies the means.

Chief officers ruling over Solomon's work numbered 550. He built the Millo after finished Pharaoh's daughter's house. Three times a year Solomon offered burnt and peace offerings on the altar burning incense. He built a fleet of ships and Hiram sent his servants who knew the sea along with Solomon's servants. They brought 420 talents of gold from Ophir and brought it to Solomon (1 Kings 9:23-28). Great enterprise and industriousness can mask spiritual compromise in not following God's word completely. 

When the queen of Sheba heard about the fame of Solomon concerning the Lord's name, she came to test him with difficult questions. Solomon answered all her questions without hiding anything. She said his wisdom and prosperity exceeded the report she heard. She blessed the king because the Lord loved Israel forever to do justice and righteousness. She gave him 120 talents of gold along with large amounts of spices and precious stones (1 Kings 10:1-10). Great facilities, programs, organization and professionalism are not enough to bring people to Christ.  

Hiram's ships brought many almug trees and precious stones. Solomon used almug trees as supports for the house of the Lord and the king's house along with lyres and harps for the singers (1 Kings 10:11-12). Great wealth can tempt people to use it for themselves. 

Solomon gave to the queen of Sheba all her desire and according to his royal bounty. In one year, 666 talents of gold came to Solomon. He made 200 large shields of beaten gold using 600 shekels of gold on each one along with 300 shields of beaten gold using three minas of gold on each one. They were put in Solomon's house. He made a great throne of ivory overlaid with refined gold. His drinking vessels were of gold. Once every three years the ships of Tarshish brought gold, silver, ivory, apes and peacocks (1 Kings 10:13-22). Having the image of a spiritual warrior instead of the substance can lead to trusting in greater wealth.

Solomon became greater than all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom. All the earth was seeking the presence of Solomon to hear the wisdom God put in his heart. They brought every man his gift, articles of silver, gold, garments, weapons, spices, horses and mules year by year ( 1 Kings 10:23-25). Great wealth and talent means greater accountability and responsibility on how you share the wisdom God puts in your heart. 

He stationed 1,400 chariots and 12,000 horsemen in the chariot cities and in Jerusalem. Silver was as common as stones and cedars as plentiful as sycamore trees. He imported horses from Egypt and Kue for 150 shekels. He imported chariots from Egypt for 600 shekels of silver. He exported chariots and horses to all the kings of Hittites and Arameans (1 Kings 10:26-29). Clever rationalization can be a slippery slope leading to greater disobedience. 

Looking at the underlined statements, how have you been led astray from the faith in longing for riches? Claim 1 Tim. 6:11-12: But flee from these things, you man of God; and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance and gentleness. Fight the good fight of faith; take hold of the eternal life to which you were called, and you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.

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Dealing with Compromise, Independence and Stress (Insights in Prophets)

5/16/2011

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Compromise, independence and stress are modern-day issues that David also faced while being chased by Saul. What can we do to overcome these beasts that produce lies, attacks, chaos and  lack of peace? We see the importance of relationships combin addition to obeying God's word as  solutions. Study 1 Sam. 21-22 to learn how obedience, prayer and confession of sin combined with community, friends and hospitality relieve stress, overcome independence and defeat compromise. 
  
Compromise
David deceived Ahimelech, the priest, by saying the king commissioned him about an important matter requiring secrecy. When David asked for bread, his young men received consecrated bread (1 Sam. 21:1-6). Fear causes lies, deception and compromises your faith.

Independence
Doeg the Edomite, chief of Saul’s shepherds, was detained before the Lord. David asked Abimelech for a spear or sword since he brought neither. The priest offered Goliath’s sword, which David took (1 Sam. 21:7-9). Independence in not using God’s armor through prayer and His word allows the evil one to attack you and others.  

Stress
David fled from Saul and went to Aschish king of Gath. When his servants said, “Saul has slain his thousands, and David his ten thousands?”, David took these words to heart and greatly feared Achish. He disguised his sanity and acted insanely in their hands (1 Sam. 21:10-15). Stress produces chaos, lack of peace and non-transparency.  

Obedience and Community Relieve Stress

David escaped to the cave of Adullam and his family went down to him. Everyone in distress, debt and discontented gathered to David and he became captain over 400 men. David asked the king of Moab if his family could stay with him until he knew what God would do for him.  The prophet of Gad said to David, “Do not stay in the stronghold; depart, and go into land of Judah.” David departed and went into the forest of Hereth (1 Sam. 22:1-5). Obedience to God's direction and community relieve stress.

Prayer and Friends Overcome Independence
After David was discovered, Saul said to servants, “Hear now, O Benjamites. Will David give to all of you fields and vineyards? Will he make you all commanders of thousands and commanders of hundreds? Saul had self-pity that no one disclosed Jonathan’s plans in befriending David. Saul said everyone conspired against him by not disclosing to him that his son, Jonathan, had made a covenant with David so he could ambush Saul. Doeg said he saw David with Ahimelech who inquired of the Lord for him, gave him provisions and Goliath's 
sword (1 Sam. 22:6-10). Friends protect you spiritually and physically with prayer and provisions to overcome independence.  

Confession and Hospitality Defeat Compromise
Saul accused Ahimelech and David of conspiring together when he gave bread, a sword and inquired of God for him. When Saul’s guards didn’t kill Ahimelech and his father’s household, then Doeg the Edomite killed the priests, men, women, children, infants and animals. Abiathar, son of Ahimelech, told David that Saul killed the priests of the Lord. David confessed that he was responsible for these deaths and promised safety for Abiathar if he stayed with him
 (1 Sam. 22:11-23). Confession of sin, hospitality as a demonstration of love and community defeat compromise. 

Which of compromise, independence and stress cause you the most problems? Study the solution in the above paragraphs and ask God for the victory.  

 


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How To Protect Ourselves From World's Deceptions (insights in Prophets)

9/17/2010

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Most of us are aware of Internet deceptions like get-rich schemes from Nigerian "bankers," pyramid marketing schemes and fake cashier's checks for goods are trying to sell. Now a new deception is selling fake Product Keys for popular software from companies like Microsoft and Norton. The deceptions keep getting more subtle as time goes on. What will protect us from the world's deceptions in each area of our lives? In Judges 1-2, I will number six ways to protect ourselves from deception. 

After the death of Joshua, Israel inquired of Lord concerning who should go up first to fight against the Canaanites. Judah defeated the Canaanites, Perizzites, and captured Jerusalem.  They took Gaza, Askelon and Ekron with its territory. Lord was with Judah and took possession of hill country, but could not drive out inhabitants of valley because they had iron chariots (Judges 1:1-5,8,18-19).
1. Trust in God's strength instead of your own efforts and resources as protection from fear and intimidation. 


Caleb said that the one who captured Kiriath-sepher would become the husband of his daughter. She asked her father for a field and received the upper and lower springs (Judges 1:12-15).  
2. Marry a Spirit-filled person as protection from an impoverished life. 

Experiencing God's power and being married to Spirit-filled person protects us from the world's deceptions to lead to disobedience. Manasseh did not take possession of certain regions so Canaanites persisted in living in that land. They put them to forced labor, but did not drive them out completely (Judges 1:27-28). 

3. Refuse compromise with the world as protection from incomplete obedience and sins of omission.  

After the angel of the Lord brought Israel out of Egypt, the nation was commanded not to make a covenant with inhabitants of Canaan, but tear down their altars. Their disobedience became thorns and their gods, snares (Judges 2:1-3).  
4. Refuse entanglement with the world as protection from disobedience and sins of commission.  

Compromise and entanglement with the world leads to ignorance of God and His work. After Joshua's generation, there rose another generation who did not know the Lord or the work which He had done for Israel (Judges 2:10-15).  
5. Take personal responsibility to know the Lord and His power as protection from great distress and plundering by the enemy. 


Those who refuse compromise and entanglement with the world become spiritual leaders and godly examples. The Lord raised up judges who delivered them from hands of those who plundered them. Instead of listening to their judges, they played the harlot after other gods and bowed down to them. The Lord was moved to pity by their groaning because of those who oppressed and afflicted them. When a judge died, they would turn back and act more corruptly than their fathers. The Lord allowed the nations to remain by not driving them out quickly (Judges 2:16-23). 
6. Follow spiritual leadership and godly example as protection from seduction by false gods. 

In summary, you protect yourself from the world's deceptions as you trust in God's power, marry a Spirit-filled person, refuse compromise and  entanglement with the world, pursue your own relationship with God and follow spiritual leadership and godly example. 

Which of the six protections from the world's deception most speak to you? Choose one or two and ask for God's power to implement it into your life. 

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How To Be Protected From Compromise

8/2/2010

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How many times have you gotten in trouble by making a quick decision? You may face a major financial purchase and don’t do the proper research. A teenager may make a snap decision on who to date without learning about the character of the young man or woman. An employer may not check references of a potential hire. These quick decisions often come back to haunt us. 

Lack of confidence and fear will lead to defeat in our lives as we observed in an earlier blog post about Ai (Josh. 8). But over-confidence and compromise also defeat us. Because news had spread concerning the military exploits of Joshua and the Israelite army, all the Canaanite, Hitite, Amorite, Perizzite, Hivite and Jebusite kings gathered together in one accord to fight Joshua (Josh. 9:1-2). They were nervous. 

This concern motivated Gibeon to act craftily and send out envoys in worn-out clothes pretending they were from far country so Joshua would make a covenant with them (Josh. 9:3-13). Israel took some of their provisions, but did not ask for the Lord’s counsel. Joshua made peace by entering into a covenant with them, leading to an oath to let them live (Josh. 9:14-15). 

How easy to rush into things and not ask God what He thinks! Deception and compromise occur when we don’t ask for God’s counsel. As a result, the whole congregation grumbled against leaders (Josh. 9:18). Anyone, especially leaders, lose their credibility when they don’t stop and ask directions from God. The Gibeonites became slaves and took the most thankless jobs, hewers of wood and drawers of water, for the whole congregation (Josh. 9:21). 

Of course, Joshua was angry for being deceived, which ultimately was his fault for not asking God what to do. Upon questioning the Gibeonite why they deceived him, they acknowledged Israel was following God’s command to destroy all the inhabitants of the land (Josh. 9:22-24). Their fear led to them lying. 

A principle for parents or anyone in authority: Be careful not to threaten your children, employees or those you are managing, as they will lie to protect themselves. Instead, lead in prayer so the truth comes out in a relaxed, unrushed setting. Intimidated people lie to protect themselves. For business owners, ask for God’s counsel before forming any strategic partnerships to prevent any compromise of your mission.  

Asking God for wisdom protects us from deception and compromise. For any decision you are facing, ask God for wisdom and listen to what He says to you, which could be a promise or principle from God’s word.  

 

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    Throne
    Timing
    Titus
    Tongue
    Training
    Transform
    Transition
    Transparency
    Tree Of Life
    Trial
    Trials
    Tribulation
    True Justice
    True Self
    Trust
    Truth
    Unashamed
    Unbelief
    Unconditional Relationship
    Underdog
    Unforgiveness
    United Prayer
    Unity
    Vanity
    Victory
    Vindicator
    Vocation
    Volunteer Recruitment
    Volunteers
    Vows
    Wait
    Wait Patiently
    Walk
    Warfare
    Warning
    Wasted Life
    Water Of Life
    Weakness
    Wealth
    Well Being
    Well-being
    Wife
    Wisdom
    Witness
    Wonderful Counselor
    Word Of God
    Word Of Testimony
    Work
    Workaholic
    Work Environment
    Work Life Balance
    Workmen Of The Word
    Works
    World-changing Ministry
    Worldliness
    Worldly Advice
    Worldly Thinking
    World's Scorn
    Worship
    Worthless
    Wounds
    Wrath
    Young People
    Zeal
    Zechariah
    Zephaniah

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