Archive - August 2007

August 21, 2007
Jeremiah 46:27-28 (Message)
But you, dear Jacob my servant, you have nothing to fear. Israel, there's no need to worry. Look up! I'll save you from that far country, I'll get your children out of the land of exile. Things are going to be normal again for Jacob, safe and secure, smooth sailing. Yes, dear Jacob my servant, you have nothing to fear. Depend on it, I'm on your side...
Have the waters been a little rough lately? Feeling like the sink or swim options are out of control? In times like these it's important to surround yourself with the truth. You belong to God - You are no longer your own, you are His child - dearly loved. Would you abandon your child? Would you ignore a cry for help? No! Neither will He!
Don't be afraid - God is with you, He's on your side! Look up and focus once again on the truth - He is greater than the storm, bigger than the problem, stronger than the enemy! And best of all He is for you!!
You can count on His Word to prove true in your life! Ask Him to show you the way - Cry out to Him in the storm - He will come and save you. He will calm the sea and you will find yourself saying once again "God is faithful and true". He will keep His Word and you will have a safe and secure, smooth sail past this storm.
 
August 14, 2007
John 17:5 (Message)
I glorified You on earth by completing down to the last detail what You assigned me to do.
Every leaders greatest mentor is Jesus Christ Himself; the great Teacher, Good Shepherd and Wonderful Counselor! When looking to His example there are many lessons to learn, but the most important is displayed in His obedience to the will of the Father.
The most significant life lived is the life lived in obedience to God. His perfect plan will bring about the greatest change on earth. If we desire to make a great impact on our generation, we only need to find out God's plan for our lives and do it. Listen and He will lead you. What the world needs are believers who are following God's lead.
I can think of nothing greater than when my assignment is complete and my life is over, to be able to say with conviction - "I glorified You on the earth by completing down to the last detail what You assigned me to do."
 
 
August 10, 2007
Acts 17 (Message)
He doesn't play hide and seek with us. He's not remote, He's near. We live and move in Him, can't get away from Him.
God is not far off, unaware of your circumstance. He is near and faithful to watch over His Word concerning your life. His promise is sure and His love is enduring. When the challenges of life last longer than we would like, it's important that we protect our hearts and minds. Challenge every thought that challenges the faithfulness of God. Don't give the enemy one thought! Keep the truth before you and set your face like flint. The truth: God is for you and the power of His Spirit and His Word will prove victorious in your life. He will cause you to outlast the devil.
If you are standing in a storm right now - keep standing - trust God - He's right there with you!
 
 
August 7, 2007
Psalm 70 (Message Version)
God! Please hurry to my rescue! God, come quickly to my side! Those who are out to get me - let them fall all over themselves. Those who relish my downfall - send them down a blind alley. Give them a taste of their own medicine, those gossips off clucking their tongues.
Let those on the hunt for you sing and celebrate. Let all who love your saving way say over and over, "God is mighty!"
But I've lost it, I'm wasted. God - quickly, quickly! Quick to my side, quick to my rescue! God, don't lose a minute.
Psalm 71:5&6
You keep me going when times are tough - my bedrock, God, since my childhood. I've hung on you from the day of my birth, the day you took me from the cradle, I'll never run out of praise.
When the road is tough remember you're not the first one who has traveled this way. Great men and women of God have walked this road before you and just as God preserved them and lifted them up - He will do the same for you and I. God alone is our Savior!
Whatever you are facing today, be encouraged that you are one of many who have walked this path and God will see you through to victory! As you wait for Him don't waste a minute on worry. Lift up your eyes and see - your salvation is coming! Be ready to watch Him break forth like a sunrise in your life! He is faithful! You will not be disappointed! In the mean time - never let your heart run out of praise!