Saturday, 2- 10, 2012 – Lev. 15,17; Acts 18
S=Scripture; O=Observation; A=Application; P=Prayer
“Compelled By The Spirit”
S - Acts 18:5 “When Silas and Timothy had come from Macedonia, Paul was compelled by the Spirit, and testified to the Jews that Jesus is the Christ.”
O - Paul is encouraged and strengthened in heart and spirit by the return of Silas and Timothy’s return to Macedonia and compelled by the Spirit to testify to the Jews that Jesus is the Christ, their Messiah.
A – There is something to be said about the spiritual encouragement you receive when you are around those who love the Lord as much as you do. They bring out a certain strength and rejuvenation to help you to move forward for the cause of Christ. Just like Silas and Timothy did for Paul. This is not to say that Paul lost his vision, but the return of his friends brought about a divine compulsion. He was compelled by the Spirit to evangelize the hearts of the Jews to Jesus. Applying this to our own lives, we need one another so that we can encourage each other in the faith and to pray for one another. We also need to take time each and every day to be with the Lord in prayer so that we can be strengthened, encouraged and filled up by the Holy Spirit. Only then when we meet someone in the grocery store, at the gas station or at work will be “compelled by the Spirit” to minister the love of Christ, to encourage those who feel forlorn, to brighten up the day of those who feel that life has passed them by…..and maybe win some to the saving knowledge that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God, Savior, Friend, Redeemer who loves them and died for them alone.
P – Father, I ask that each day you will fill me to overflowing so that I would do the work of an evangelist. To reach out and show your love to a lost and dying world that I may win some to the saving knowledge of your son Jesus Christ. Amen.
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Friday, February 10, 2012
YOU ARE ALL I NEED
Leviticus 13,14; Acts 17
YOU ARE ALL I NEED
S=Scriptures, O=Observation, A=Application, P=Prayer
S-Acts 17:28 “For n Him we live and move and have our being.”
O-Paul is telling the people that the God he serves was not built by the hands of man…but his God created all.
A-We are God’s offspring…in Him we have all we need to be complete (whole). Sometimes we need to remind our selves that it is God who gives us strength, wisdom, and all we need to live. I want to celebrate Him by reminding myself that without Him I would be nothing…but in Him I can do all things.
P- Thank you Father for loving me and for keeping me. I am truly blessed, a child of the Most High God.
YOU ARE ALL I NEED
S=Scriptures, O=Observation, A=Application, P=Prayer
S-Acts 17:28 “For n Him we live and move and have our being.”
O-Paul is telling the people that the God he serves was not built by the hands of man…but his God created all.
A-We are God’s offspring…in Him we have all we need to be complete (whole). Sometimes we need to remind our selves that it is God who gives us strength, wisdom, and all we need to live. I want to celebrate Him by reminding myself that without Him I would be nothing…but in Him I can do all things.
P- Thank you Father for loving me and for keeping me. I am truly blessed, a child of the Most High God.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Rules, rules, rules
Wednesday, February 8, 2012 - Leviticus 7-9; Acts 15
S - Acts 15:19 "It is my judgment, therefore, that we should not make it difficult for the Gentiles who are turning to God."
O - James is speaking to the apostles and elders about how the Gentiles were being taught after they got saved (some were still teaching that circumcision was necessary.)
A - Jesus Himself said that the commandments from God could be summed up with "Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul and with all your mind" and "love your neighbor as yourself." (Matthew 22:37-39) And the apostles decided that post salvation instruction should be simple. I think we still tend to complicate things after we get people saved and forget the most important things - to love God and to love others.
P - Lord, help me to get back to the basics with people I teach in Your name. Show them Your eyes of love, Lord, so that they fall so much in love with You that they would never want to do anything that dishonors the love You have for them.
S - Acts 15:19 "It is my judgment, therefore, that we should not make it difficult for the Gentiles who are turning to God."
O - James is speaking to the apostles and elders about how the Gentiles were being taught after they got saved (some were still teaching that circumcision was necessary.)
A - Jesus Himself said that the commandments from God could be summed up with "Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul and with all your mind" and "love your neighbor as yourself." (Matthew 22:37-39) And the apostles decided that post salvation instruction should be simple. I think we still tend to complicate things after we get people saved and forget the most important things - to love God and to love others.
P - Lord, help me to get back to the basics with people I teach in Your name. Show them Your eyes of love, Lord, so that they fall so much in love with You that they would never want to do anything that dishonors the love You have for them.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
God Brings the Evidence!
by Cathy Weymouth
Tuesday 2/7/12 Leviticus 4-6; Acts 14 - God Brings the Evidence!
S= Scripture O=Observation A=Application P=Prayer
S - Acts 14:3 MSG, The two apostles were there a long time, speaking freely, openly, and confidently as they presented the clear evidence of God's gifts, God corroborating their work with miracles and wonders.
O - Paul and Barnabas were traveling on their first missionary journey, where they preached in synagogues and prayed for people as they traveled.
Tuesday 2/7/12 Leviticus 4-6; Acts 14 - God Brings the Evidence!
S= Scripture O=Observation A=Application P=Prayer
S - Acts 14:3 MSG, The two apostles were there a long time, speaking freely, openly, and confidently as they presented the clear evidence of God's gifts, God corroborating their work with miracles and wonders.
O - Paul and Barnabas were traveling on their first missionary journey, where they preached in synagogues and prayed for people as they traveled.
A - In their travels, they were speaking boldly for the Lord and God was confirming the message. I love this application of the anointing of the Spirit. We speak and God confirms by doing things that are humanly impossible! The word corroborate means to make more certain by supporting with evidence or authority.
P - Lord, I ask You to come and give evidence to Your Kingdom while we speak of you, the gifts you have given us, and Your Presence in our lives. How much more powerful our testimony and words are when you bring the proof! We ask to see the fruit in our lives so that others may see it as well! Amen.
Sunday, February 5, 2012
PASSION ARISE
Sunday, February 5, 2011: Exodus39-40, Psalm 15, Acts 12
S: Acts 12: 5 (AMP) – So Peter was kept in prison but fervent prayer for him was persistently made to God by the church.
O: Peter had been arrested and thrown in jail but the church continued to join together and pray for him.
A: Fervent prayer was offered. The definition of fervent is: having or showing great warmth or intensity of spirit, feeling, enthusiasm; hot; burning; glowing. The church did not passively pray for Peter – they prayed with great passion and they prayed persistently without giving up. Are my prayers full of passion? Do I pray persistently or do I give up? Peter was set free by an angel. What miracle in my life am I missing if I don’t allow my passion into my prayer life and if I don’t continue to ask God for my miracle?
P: Father God forgive me for the lukewarm prayer life I have slipped into at times. Father God renew the fire in me. Fill my prayers with passion. Let our time together each day be pleasing to you as it renews my passion for you. You alone are the source of my passion. Transform me into the person you have called me to be. I am clay in your hands.
S: Acts 12: 5 (AMP) – So Peter was kept in prison but fervent prayer for him was persistently made to God by the church.
O: Peter had been arrested and thrown in jail but the church continued to join together and pray for him.
A: Fervent prayer was offered. The definition of fervent is: having or showing great warmth or intensity of spirit, feeling, enthusiasm; hot; burning; glowing. The church did not passively pray for Peter – they prayed with great passion and they prayed persistently without giving up. Are my prayers full of passion? Do I pray persistently or do I give up? Peter was set free by an angel. What miracle in my life am I missing if I don’t allow my passion into my prayer life and if I don’t continue to ask God for my miracle?
P: Father God forgive me for the lukewarm prayer life I have slipped into at times. Father God renew the fire in me. Fill my prayers with passion. Let our time together each day be pleasing to you as it renews my passion for you. You alone are the source of my passion. Transform me into the person you have called me to be. I am clay in your hands.
Saturday, February 4, 2012
"Let The Words Of My Mouth"
Saturday, 2- 4, 2012 – Ex 37,38; Ps. 19; Acts 11
S=Scripture; O=Observation; A=Application; P=Prayer
“Let the Words Of My Mouth”
S – Psalms; 19:3-4 “Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart, Be acceptable in Your sight O Lord. My strength and my Redeemer.
O- Let my words and thoughts be acceptable to the Lord each and every day.
A – I was watching TD Jakes last night and not only was he delivering a powerful message, but he was speaking powerful words and thought provoking statements over himself and over his congregate. “Let the words of my mouth”. Gossip, slander, false accusation, lies, half truths, cursing, have no place in the mouth of the upright. Do you notice when you speak them how your spirit inside begins to grieve and feel low? But, when I speak and meditate on the Word of Life (His banner over me is love!) when I speak truth, and words of edification, and encouragement, my spirit feels alive I feel rejuvenated, like I could conquer anything! How pleasing they are to the Father when I acknowledge the great things that He has done over my life and over your life. And that’s when it struck me about this verse, “acceptable in Your sight.” We tend to forget that the Father is watching and listening to our words at all times. That He is aware of what we are thinking and saying. Maybe if we were a little more aware of the fact that He is always aware, it might just motivate us enough to speak of and meditate on words that will only please Him.
P – Father, may the words of mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing to You. Amen.
S=Scripture; O=Observation; A=Application; P=Prayer
“Let the Words Of My Mouth”
S – Psalms; 19:3-4 “Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart, Be acceptable in Your sight O Lord. My strength and my Redeemer.
O- Let my words and thoughts be acceptable to the Lord each and every day.
A – I was watching TD Jakes last night and not only was he delivering a powerful message, but he was speaking powerful words and thought provoking statements over himself and over his congregate. “Let the words of my mouth”. Gossip, slander, false accusation, lies, half truths, cursing, have no place in the mouth of the upright. Do you notice when you speak them how your spirit inside begins to grieve and feel low? But, when I speak and meditate on the Word of Life (His banner over me is love!) when I speak truth, and words of edification, and encouragement, my spirit feels alive I feel rejuvenated, like I could conquer anything! How pleasing they are to the Father when I acknowledge the great things that He has done over my life and over your life. And that’s when it struck me about this verse, “acceptable in Your sight.” We tend to forget that the Father is watching and listening to our words at all times. That He is aware of what we are thinking and saying. Maybe if we were a little more aware of the fact that He is always aware, it might just motivate us enough to speak of and meditate on words that will only please Him.
P – Father, may the words of mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing to You. Amen.
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
IS MY HEART RIGHT?
Wednesday, February 1, 2012 - Exodus 30-32; Acts 8
S - Acts 8:21 You have no part or share in this ministry, because your heart is not right before God.
O - Peter is admonishing Simon for trying to buy something from the apostles which can only be gifted by God.
A - We desire great things, don't we? Power, prestige, honor - if we wear the right clothes, drive the right car, have the right position, THEN we will be truly happy. But where are our hearts with God? Simon did not desire to be able to bestow the Holy Spirit because he wanted to bless others. He wanted that ability for himself to satisfy his own selfish desires and that is wrong before God.
P - Lord, I want to be right before You. Search my heart and reveal to me when it is not right. Make me worthy to minister Your word and healing to others, to bring freedom to them through You, in Jesus' name I pray.
S - Acts 8:21 You have no part or share in this ministry, because your heart is not right before God.
O - Peter is admonishing Simon for trying to buy something from the apostles which can only be gifted by God.
A - We desire great things, don't we? Power, prestige, honor - if we wear the right clothes, drive the right car, have the right position, THEN we will be truly happy. But where are our hearts with God? Simon did not desire to be able to bestow the Holy Spirit because he wanted to bless others. He wanted that ability for himself to satisfy his own selfish desires and that is wrong before God.
P - Lord, I want to be right before You. Search my heart and reveal to me when it is not right. Make me worthy to minister Your word and healing to others, to bring freedom to them through You, in Jesus' name I pray.
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