by Cathy Weymouth
Tuesday 5/18/10 - 1 Ki 3; 2 Chr 1; Ps 78; 2 Th 2 -
GOD QUALIFIES THE CALLED
S - 1 Ki 3:5 NIV, The Lord appeared to Solomon during the night in a dream, and God said, "Ask for whatever you want me to give you." 1 Ki 3:9 AMP, "So give your servant an understanding mind and a hearing heart to judge Your people." 2 Chr 1:10 NIV, "Give me wisdom and knowledge, that I may lead this people."
O - After the death of his father, King David, Solomon was reigned king at a young age (approx 20 yrs old) and knew that he did not have the wisdom needed to lead the people. So he asked for what he needed in order to do well what the Lord had assigned him to do. God was pleased with his request, delighted that Solomon did not ask for selfish things. So He blessed Solomon in his request, "I have given you a wise, discerning mind, a wise and mature heart." (1 Ki 3:12 AMP/MSG)
A - Often God calls us to assignments we do not feel qualified to carry out. But He qualifies the called instead of calling the qualified! And since He has instructed us in Luke 11:9, "Ask and it will be given to you," let us be wise and humble like Solomon - let's ask for what it is we need to carry out our God-given assignment and then step out boldly knowing that we can now carry out the task empowered by our Lord's strength.
P - Father, use us to advance your kingdom. May we be both humble, knowing that we need You in order to carry out our callings, and bold, not wavering in fear or doubt. With you we can do anything. Thank you for calling us, choosing us and empowering us!
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Monday, May 17, 2010
Monday May 17, 2010 1King 2, 1 Chr.29, Psalm 95, 2.Th. 1 "God Loves a Cheerful Giver"
1King 2, 1 Chr.29, Psalm 95, 2.Th. 1 "God Love a Cheerful Giver"
S- 1 Chronicles 29:3 Besides, in my devotion to the temple of my God, I now give my personal treasures of gold and silver for the temple of my God, over and above everything I have provided for this hold temple.
O- David gave everything and had a passion in his heart to do so. All of his treasures he freely gave. He knew his son Solomon was "chosen" by God to lead this huge task of building the temple. Even with little experience and being young, David knew God would be faithful in leading his "chosen" because of the heart of Solomon to be obedient to the call. The temple was being build of all the precious gems and valuables from the people.......willingly giving of their processions. At the end it says the people "rejoiced."
A- God wants us to not have a grumbling spirit when we He asks us to give. In everything do with "Thanksgiving." In all of the scriptures for todays SOAP they were about giving Thanks, and be joyful in giving. God is really trying to send us a message here. All we have is HIS anyways, so let's be joyful when He asks us to give it away, for His intentions and motives are far greater than ours, and in the end He knows all anyway, and knows what is best for us, so lets be "joyful" to give it away for HIS glory and for HIS divine purpose. He chose the heart not the talent. That's what I want for my life and for our church. There are many young people who God can put His finger on and say "rise up" young Solomon and lead this task.....Let's embrace His chosen.
P- Lord, in all things let us give YOU thanks. Let us be joyful in our giving with the freedom of thanksgiving in our hearts. May we understand the concept of Giving and receiving the JOY that goes beyond any understanding, and the freedom that it brings to our soul and spirit. You came to us to give, let's us do so well, ad unconditionally without wanting to receive, or with the wrong motive. Make my heart a giving heart and one that is connected to yours and knows the secrets of the prayers in those that are in need or those you want to bless through us, and let us be obedient to the call, the "chosen" for the task. May you be pleased with your servants heart. Amen
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Pleasing God
S- 1 Thessalonians 4:1b - "...how you ought to walk and to please God."
0 - The word walk refers to the Christian life. Some of the basics of the Christian life are faith, forgiveness, loving God and others, thankfulness, integrity and sexual purity. Faith in God is how we begin our walk with God and is still a daily choice. Love, thankfulness, integrity and sexual purity are also choices we need to make.
A - I can choose to walk in God's way. I can choose to live a life that is pleasing to God by choosing the way of faith, love, forgiveness, integrity and sexual purity. I choose to avoid situations that would put me in the place of temptation.
P - Lord, help me, empower me, strengthen me to walk with You in your way, because I want to live a life that pleases you. I know that temptation is real and humanity is weak, so I pray for myself and for fellow Christians for your wisdom, grace and strengh. I pray too for repentance and forgiveness and restoration for all who once lived pleasing to you, but who have strayed from that path.
0 - The word walk refers to the Christian life. Some of the basics of the Christian life are faith, forgiveness, loving God and others, thankfulness, integrity and sexual purity. Faith in God is how we begin our walk with God and is still a daily choice. Love, thankfulness, integrity and sexual purity are also choices we need to make.
A - I can choose to walk in God's way. I can choose to live a life that is pleasing to God by choosing the way of faith, love, forgiveness, integrity and sexual purity. I choose to avoid situations that would put me in the place of temptation.
P - Lord, help me, empower me, strengthen me to walk with You in your way, because I want to live a life that pleases you. I know that temptation is real and humanity is weak, so I pray for myself and for fellow Christians for your wisdom, grace and strengh. I pray too for repentance and forgiveness and restoration for all who once lived pleasing to you, but who have strayed from that path.
Friday, May 14, 2010
LOVING THE LOSS - by Mary White
Friday, May 14, 2010- 1Chronicles 22-24; 1Thessalonians 3
LOVING THE LOSS - by Mary White
S—I Thessalonians 3:8 “For now we may really live since you are standing firm in the Lord.”
O—Timothy had just sent Paul a report on how well the Thessalonians were living their faith.
A—Paul is an example of a great Evangelist. He sowed the seed of the Word to these people and he watered and nurtured it; they began to thrive. He had to leave but he prayed for them night and day. He prayed that their lives would become fruitful in Christ. This makes me evaluate my heart. Do I really love the loss? Do I do all I can to nurture new converts? Do I pray for them night and day?
P—God increase in me the love for the loss, give me your heart for them. Help my life to be a good example, keep me from being a stumbling block. Help me to love, encourage and to teach them how to grow strong in You.
LOVING THE LOSS - by Mary White
S—I Thessalonians 3:8 “For now we may really live since you are standing firm in the Lord.”
O—Timothy had just sent Paul a report on how well the Thessalonians were living their faith.
A—Paul is an example of a great Evangelist. He sowed the seed of the Word to these people and he watered and nurtured it; they began to thrive. He had to leave but he prayed for them night and day. He prayed that their lives would become fruitful in Christ. This makes me evaluate my heart. Do I really love the loss? Do I do all I can to nurture new converts? Do I pray for them night and day?
P—God increase in me the love for the loss, give me your heart for them. Help my life to be a good example, keep me from being a stumbling block. Help me to love, encourage and to teach them how to grow strong in You.
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Thursday May 13, 2010 2 Sam. 24; 1 Chr.21; Psalm 30; 1 Thes. 2 "Teach me your timing to dance."
Thursday May 13, 2010 2 Sam. 24; 1 Chr.21; Psalm 30; 1 Thes. 2 "Teach me your timing to dance."
S- 1 Thes. 2:7 but we were gentle among you, like a mother caring for her little children.
O- Paul is complimenting the Thessalonica for their hearts to hear the words of God, and to listen. He tells them that he is not hear to get their approval but rather Gods. They are gentle in their ministering and had no ulterior motives other than to share their knowledge of the truth of Jesus Christ. It was effortless for them to do so, and Paul was very gentle in his presentation of God's love for His people. All was well received.
A- What was different with the Thessalonians than the Philli, where they had been insulted and mocked? Was it Paul or the hearts of the people. Paul's heart is pure in just wanting to spread the word of his testimony. It's timing and heart condition. Sometimes when we speak about our testimony it can sound like judgement and looking down on others. The timing of the harvest has to be right. When hearts are soft and receiving is the timing to brag about what the Lord has done in our lives, to help someone......like a dance Lord, teach us your perfect timing, your grace, and your perfect step.
P- Lord, send us people who need to hear your word and the testimonies of all that you have done in our lives. Give us YOUR timing Lord when the fields are ripe and ready. Let us not jump ahead or be hasty to want to force the word of your love on someone but rather, let them come ready, and let our hearts be gentle and not condemning. Teach us to Love like you Love....see like you see....hear like you hear....extend grace like you extend grace. Amen
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
POWER
by Vivian Bills
Wednesday - May 12, 2010 - 2 Samuel 21-23; 1 Thessalonians 1
S- 1 Thessalonians 1:5 ...because our gospel came to you not simply with words but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and deep conviction.
O - Paul did not just tell the story of Jesus to the people, but there was power displayed, the Holy Spirit was evident and there was deep conviction for the people of their sin.
A - Are we satisfied with just making sure people hear the gospel? There should be much more than this. Power, Holy Spirit, deep conviction. How many of our newly saved run back out into the world, continuing to commit the same sins they did before salvation? This should not be so! Let us pray that the Holy Spirit come on them with POWER, that they will know the depravity of their wicked ways and sin no more!
P - Father, help me to move and walk in the power of Your Holy Spirit and to be contagious with it, bestowing it on all who come into my presence!
O - Paul did not just tell the story of Jesus to the people, but there was power displayed, the Holy Spirit was evident and there was deep conviction for the people of their sin.
A - Are we satisfied with just making sure people hear the gospel? There should be much more than this. Power, Holy Spirit, deep conviction. How many of our newly saved run back out into the world, continuing to commit the same sins they did before salvation? This should not be so! Let us pray that the Holy Spirit come on them with POWER, that they will know the depravity of their wicked ways and sin no more!
P - Father, help me to move and walk in the power of Your Holy Spirit and to be contagious with it, bestowing it on all who come into my presence!
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
STRONG IN THE RESISTANCE
by Cathy Weymouth
Tuesday 5/11/10 - 2 Sam 19,20; Ps 55; Mt 28 STRONG IN THE RESISTANCE
S - 2 Sam 20:2 So all the men of Israel deserted David to follow Sheba son of Bicri. But the men of Judah stayed by their king all the way from the Jordan to Jerusalem. Psalm 55:16,17,18,22 But I call to God, and the Lord saves me. Evening, morning and noon I cry out in distress, and he hears my voice. He ransoms me unharmed from the battle waged against me, even though many oppose me. Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you.
O - As I have read about David's life for the past month, I see how much he was resisted. My gosh! He was chosen as King and all the trouble began. He was hounded and chased by Saul, his own son Absalom tried to get him off the throne; now Sheba is doing the same thing. But in all this opposition, David always knew where to turn... to his Lord.
A - When God calls us to an assignment, the road may not be easy - we may experience much opposition. Some may doubt God's call then, others may give up because the price is too much. Instead, let's be like David. Let's be strong, pushing through every opposition, determined to live out our call, refusing to let things stop us. And at the same time, let's be sensitive and closely dependent upon and trusting our Lord - knowing that this is the only way we can do all God's called us to do.
P - Father, I ask you to make us strong warriors in your kingdom. I pray that we never give up when the way gets hard. I pray that difficulty will simply drive us on our knees to You. I pray that we be like David - men and women after God's own heart.
Tuesday 5/11/10 - 2 Sam 19,20; Ps 55; Mt 28 STRONG IN THE RESISTANCE
S - 2 Sam 20:2 So all the men of Israel deserted David to follow Sheba son of Bicri. But the men of Judah stayed by their king all the way from the Jordan to Jerusalem. Psalm 55:16,17,18,22 But I call to God, and the Lord saves me. Evening, morning and noon I cry out in distress, and he hears my voice. He ransoms me unharmed from the battle waged against me, even though many oppose me. Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you.
O - As I have read about David's life for the past month, I see how much he was resisted. My gosh! He was chosen as King and all the trouble began. He was hounded and chased by Saul, his own son Absalom tried to get him off the throne; now Sheba is doing the same thing. But in all this opposition, David always knew where to turn... to his Lord.
A - When God calls us to an assignment, the road may not be easy - we may experience much opposition. Some may doubt God's call then, others may give up because the price is too much. Instead, let's be like David. Let's be strong, pushing through every opposition, determined to live out our call, refusing to let things stop us. And at the same time, let's be sensitive and closely dependent upon and trusting our Lord - knowing that this is the only way we can do all God's called us to do.
P - Father, I ask you to make us strong warriors in your kingdom. I pray that we never give up when the way gets hard. I pray that difficulty will simply drive us on our knees to You. I pray that we be like David - men and women after God's own heart.
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