Scripture:
“I said, ‘Plant the good seeds of righteousness, and you will harvest a crop of love. Plow up the hard ground of your hearts, for now is the time to seek the Lord, that he may come and shower righteousness upon you.’”
Hosea 10:12 NLT
Observation:
In this passage, God is speaking to His people and telling them to plow the hard ground of their hearts, plant good seeds of righteousness and seek Him. The result will be that he will come and shower righteousness on them. He called their hearts hard so they could not receive seed.
Application:
Our hearts need to always be softened in the Lord’s presence so He can shape us and mold us into what He wants us to be. It is our job to plow our hearts and keep them soft enough to receive the seed of Hid word. I need to stay pliable in the master’s hands and stay sensitive to the voice of the Lord.
Prayer:
Father, never let me grow hard in my heart toward You or Your word. Help me to stay plowed and ready at all times to receive Your word into my life. Give me a heart that is pliable and shapable. Help me to follow You completely and never with a hard, callous, or cynical heart.
Yours Forever,
Jeff
Saturday, November 30, 2019
Thursday, November 28, 2019
God’s Desire
Scripture:
“Then I will return to my place until they admit their guilt and turn to me. For as soon as trouble comes, they will earnestly search for me.””
Hosea 5:15 NLT
Observation:
God has just ranted about how He was going to punish Israel and Judah for their sins. He talked about how he was going to destroy them. This sounds awful unless you can hear His heart. His goal in the punishment was simply that they would return to Him and seek Him. He felt that trouble would cause them to turn to Him. His desire was to bless them, but He would use trouble to get them into a place of seeking Him, then He could bless them.
Application:
God has always desired a people who would seek him and walk according to His ways. He has always longed for a people who would be completely His. I want to be a person that doesn’t need trouble in order to seek God, but will pursue Him when things are gong well and when things are going bad. I want to be a God seeker at all times.
Prayer:
Lord, You know I love You. I earnestly desire more of You in my life. I want to be constantly filled with Your Spirit and to walk with You in greater measure. I want You presence With me at all times. I want to fulfill Your will in the earth. I sense You drawing me this year. Help me to respond and give You the desire of You heart, all of me.
Your Son,
Jeff
“Then I will return to my place until they admit their guilt and turn to me. For as soon as trouble comes, they will earnestly search for me.””
Hosea 5:15 NLT
Observation:
God has just ranted about how He was going to punish Israel and Judah for their sins. He talked about how he was going to destroy them. This sounds awful unless you can hear His heart. His goal in the punishment was simply that they would return to Him and seek Him. He felt that trouble would cause them to turn to Him. His desire was to bless them, but He would use trouble to get them into a place of seeking Him, then He could bless them.
Application:
God has always desired a people who would seek him and walk according to His ways. He has always longed for a people who would be completely His. I want to be a person that doesn’t need trouble in order to seek God, but will pursue Him when things are gong well and when things are going bad. I want to be a God seeker at all times.
Prayer:
Lord, You know I love You. I earnestly desire more of You in my life. I want to be constantly filled with Your Spirit and to walk with You in greater measure. I want You presence With me at all times. I want to fulfill Your will in the earth. I sense You drawing me this year. Help me to respond and give You the desire of You heart, all of me.
Your Son,
Jeff
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
When God Doesn’t Make Sense - Obey Anyway
Scripture:
“When the Lord first began speaking to Israel through Hosea, he said to him, “Go and marry a prostitute, so that some of her children will be conceived in prostitution. This will illustrate how Israel has acted like a prostitute by turning against the Lord and worshiping other gods.””
Hosea 1:2 NLT
Observation:
God spoke to Hosea and told him to go marry a prostitute as an example to the people of Israel about their relationship with Him and how they have gone after other gods. I’m sure Hosea had lived a clean life and stayed away from prostitutes. This was something he would have avoided at all cost, yet God was speaking to him so he did it. It made no sense for his personal life, but would send a strong message to Israel.
Application:
Sometimes God doesn’t make sense to us. He may call us to do things that are way out of our comfort zone. Our job is to say yes and do what He says, then we will be rewarded for our obedience. When God speaks things into my heart, I must respond to them and act accordingly. I can’t try to reason when God speaks, I must listen and obey. He may have something in mind I haven’t thought of yet.
Prayer:
Father, help me to walk in step with You every day. When You speak to my heart, help me to respond and do what You are speaking. I have separated my life for Your purposes, but there are times I am hesitant to do what You are speaking because it may not make sense. Help me to step out and obey. When I stand before You, I want to know that I did everything I believe You spoke to me in my life, when I understood it and when I didn’t.
Yours,
Jeff
“When the Lord first began speaking to Israel through Hosea, he said to him, “Go and marry a prostitute, so that some of her children will be conceived in prostitution. This will illustrate how Israel has acted like a prostitute by turning against the Lord and worshiping other gods.””
Hosea 1:2 NLT
Observation:
God spoke to Hosea and told him to go marry a prostitute as an example to the people of Israel about their relationship with Him and how they have gone after other gods. I’m sure Hosea had lived a clean life and stayed away from prostitutes. This was something he would have avoided at all cost, yet God was speaking to him so he did it. It made no sense for his personal life, but would send a strong message to Israel.
Application:
Sometimes God doesn’t make sense to us. He may call us to do things that are way out of our comfort zone. Our job is to say yes and do what He says, then we will be rewarded for our obedience. When God speaks things into my heart, I must respond to them and act accordingly. I can’t try to reason when God speaks, I must listen and obey. He may have something in mind I haven’t thought of yet.
Prayer:
Father, help me to walk in step with You every day. When You speak to my heart, help me to respond and do what You are speaking. I have separated my life for Your purposes, but there are times I am hesitant to do what You are speaking because it may not make sense. Help me to step out and obey. When I stand before You, I want to know that I did everything I believe You spoke to me in my life, when I understood it and when I didn’t.
Yours,
Jeff
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
Be Intentional, Purposeful and Self-controlled
Scripture:
“Since we are approaching the end of all things, be intentional, purposeful, and self-controlled so that you can be given to prayer.”
1 Peter 4:7 TPT
Observation:
Peter tells us that since we are approaching the end of all things, we should be given to prayer. In order to do that, he says, we need to be intentional, purposeful and self-controlled. Being given to prayer take intentionality and self-control. It is up to us to make prayer a priority in our lives.
Application:
I need to discipline myself to spend more time in prayer as the Lord’s coming is nearer than ever before. Now is the time to be spending more time with the Father and not less. Now is the time to be intentional about my personal devotional life. I sense the Lord drawing me closer in this season, but it will take intentionality and self-control to do it.
Prayer:
Lord God Almighty, help me to intentionally spend more time in Your presence. Empower me to live a purposeful life of prayer and study. Teach me to be more self-controlled and disciplined in my devotional life. I desire to walk with You in a closer way. I long to walk in step with the Spirit. Help me to discipline my life so I can do that.
Your Son,
Jeff
“Since we are approaching the end of all things, be intentional, purposeful, and self-controlled so that you can be given to prayer.”
1 Peter 4:7 TPT
Observation:
Peter tells us that since we are approaching the end of all things, we should be given to prayer. In order to do that, he says, we need to be intentional, purposeful and self-controlled. Being given to prayer take intentionality and self-control. It is up to us to make prayer a priority in our lives.
Application:
I need to discipline myself to spend more time in prayer as the Lord’s coming is nearer than ever before. Now is the time to be spending more time with the Father and not less. Now is the time to be intentional about my personal devotional life. I sense the Lord drawing me closer in this season, but it will take intentionality and self-control to do it.
Prayer:
Lord God Almighty, help me to intentionally spend more time in Your presence. Empower me to live a purposeful life of prayer and study. Teach me to be more self-controlled and disciplined in my devotional life. I desire to walk with You in a closer way. I long to walk in step with the Spirit. Help me to discipline my life so I can do that.
Your Son,
Jeff
Monday, November 25, 2019
Where God Rests His Eyes
Scripture:
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“For the eyes of the Lord Yahweh rest upon the godly, and his heart responds to their prayers. But he turns his back on those who practice evil.”
1 Peter 3:12 TPT
Observation:
Peter tells us here that God’s eyes rest on the godly and his heart responds to their prayers. He goes on to say that he turns his back on those who are doing evil things. When we live godly, He takes notice.
Application:
I want the eyes of God on my life at all times. I want to live a life that makes Him rest His eyes on me and for Him to respond to my prayers. My job is to live a godly life. His job is to watch over me and respond to my prayers. I want to live more sold out for Jesus every day. He is my hearts desire. I long to be with Him and to walk with Him closer and closer.
Prayer:
Lord, I want more and more of You in my life. I want You to watch over me and respond to my prayers. Help me to live a life that grabs the attention of the Most High. Teach me to live godly and to focus my attention on You at all times. You are incredible!
Your Son,
Jeff
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“For the eyes of the Lord Yahweh rest upon the godly, and his heart responds to their prayers. But he turns his back on those who practice evil.”
1 Peter 3:12 TPT
Observation:
Peter tells us here that God’s eyes rest on the godly and his heart responds to their prayers. He goes on to say that he turns his back on those who are doing evil things. When we live godly, He takes notice.
Application:
I want the eyes of God on my life at all times. I want to live a life that makes Him rest His eyes on me and for Him to respond to my prayers. My job is to live a godly life. His job is to watch over me and respond to my prayers. I want to live more sold out for Jesus every day. He is my hearts desire. I long to be with Him and to walk with Him closer and closer.
Prayer:
Lord, I want more and more of You in my life. I want You to watch over me and respond to my prayers. Help me to live a life that grabs the attention of the Most High. Teach me to live godly and to focus my attention on You at all times. You are incredible!
Your Son,
Jeff
Saturday, November 23, 2019
Precious to God
Scripture:
““Don’t be afraid,” he said, “for you are very precious to God. Peace! Be encouraged! Be strong!” As he spoke these words to me, I suddenly felt stronger and said to him, “Please speak to me, my lord, for you have strengthened me.””
Daniel 10:19 NLT
Observation:
Daniel had been fasting for 21 days and an angel came to him who said he had been sent with a message the first day he started praying and fasting, but had been help up from coming. When the angel got there, Daniel felt weak. The angel told him he was very precious to God, therefore be encouraged and strengthened. Daniel then felt stronger.
Application:
Sometimes just hearing the words, “you are precious to God” can strengthen you to do what you need to do. God is love and He loves us more than we can ever imagine. When we go through difficult times, we must never doubt the love of God and how precious we are in His sight. Strength comes from knowing Your Father loves you and that you are special to Him.
Prayer:
Lord, let me walk in confidence with You and to never forget that You love me and that I am special in Your eyes. Help me to grow stronger and stronger in the coming days. I want to finish well in serving You. I want to walk strong and healthy and finish Your assignments for my life. Help me to accomplish all You want me to accomplish in and through my life.
Your Son,
Jeff
““Don’t be afraid,” he said, “for you are very precious to God. Peace! Be encouraged! Be strong!” As he spoke these words to me, I suddenly felt stronger and said to him, “Please speak to me, my lord, for you have strengthened me.””
Daniel 10:19 NLT
Observation:
Daniel had been fasting for 21 days and an angel came to him who said he had been sent with a message the first day he started praying and fasting, but had been help up from coming. When the angel got there, Daniel felt weak. The angel told him he was very precious to God, therefore be encouraged and strengthened. Daniel then felt stronger.
Application:
Sometimes just hearing the words, “you are precious to God” can strengthen you to do what you need to do. God is love and He loves us more than we can ever imagine. When we go through difficult times, we must never doubt the love of God and how precious we are in His sight. Strength comes from knowing Your Father loves you and that you are special to Him.
Prayer:
Lord, let me walk in confidence with You and to never forget that You love me and that I am special in Your eyes. Help me to grow stronger and stronger in the coming days. I want to finish well in serving You. I want to walk strong and healthy and finish Your assignments for my life. Help me to accomplish all You want me to accomplish in and through my life.
Your Son,
Jeff
Friday, November 22, 2019
Capable Brings Elevation
Scripture:
“Daniel soon proved himself more capable than all the other administrators and high officers. Because of Daniel’s great ability, the king made plans to place him over the entire empire.”
Daniel 6:3 NLT
Observation:
Daniel proved himself more capable than all the other administrators. He had great ability, which caused the king to prepare to place him over the entire empire. His capability caused him to be raised up over and over again. He was a hard working, diligent, smart and humble person and was elevated to incredible positions because of it.
Application:
I need to behave my capacity to lead and my diligence as a leader. I know I am capable of more and better leadership than what I have given to this point in my life. I want to enhance my skills and lead God’s people well. I need to study, pray, seek God and implement what He gives me so that my life may be more effective for His Kingdom.
Prayer:
Father, increase my capacity. Help me to lead well and administrate with excellence. Help me to lead with skillful hands those You put in my care. I want to increase my capacity to serve You and lead others so that we may all be more effective and impactful for Your kingdom.
Your Son,
Jeff
Thursday, November 21, 2019
Wisdom and Discretion
Scripture:
“When Arioch, the commander of the king’s guard, came to kill them, Daniel handled the situation with wisdom and discretion.”
Daniel 2:14 NLT
Observation:
Daniel was a prophet who saw incredible visions and dreams about all the kingdoms of the world. He was powerfully prophetic, yet he was also extremely wise and discreet. He knew what to say and when to say it. He handled himself with poise and always knew the wise thing to do.
Application:
Only the Spirit of God can give the kind of wisdom and discretion that Daniel walked in. I want to walk with the wise and be filled with God’s incredible wisdom. I long to make right choices and wise decisions that will bring blessing to the people around me. I need to seek the Lord and listen for His voice more and more so that my choices will be His choices and my thoughts will be His thoughts.
Prayer:
Lord God Almighty, I want to walk in Your wisdom and know what to do at all times. I want to know You voice and follow Your commands. I long to accurately represent You with. My life. Hear my cry this morning and teach me to walk with wisdom and discretion that I may reflect You well.
Your Son,
Jeff
“When Arioch, the commander of the king’s guard, came to kill them, Daniel handled the situation with wisdom and discretion.”
Daniel 2:14 NLT
Observation:
Daniel was a prophet who saw incredible visions and dreams about all the kingdoms of the world. He was powerfully prophetic, yet he was also extremely wise and discreet. He knew what to say and when to say it. He handled himself with poise and always knew the wise thing to do.
Application:
Only the Spirit of God can give the kind of wisdom and discretion that Daniel walked in. I want to walk with the wise and be filled with God’s incredible wisdom. I long to make right choices and wise decisions that will bring blessing to the people around me. I need to seek the Lord and listen for His voice more and more so that my choices will be His choices and my thoughts will be His thoughts.
Prayer:
Lord God Almighty, I want to walk in Your wisdom and know what to do at all times. I want to know You voice and follow Your commands. I long to accurately represent You with. My life. Hear my cry this morning and teach me to walk with wisdom and discretion that I may reflect You well.
Your Son,
Jeff
Saturday, November 9, 2019
You Will Know
Scripture:
“Ezekiel is an example for you; you will do just as he has done. And when that time comes, you will know that I am the Sovereign Lord.””
Ezekiel 24:24 NLT
Observation:
Ezekiel was told by the Lord that his wife was going to die, but that he shouldn’t mourn or do any of the normal grieving. He was to show the people that they wouldn’t even mourn when their Temple and everything they have known was taken away. He closes this section by saying that then they will know that I am the Sovereign Lord.
Application:
God’s desire, even in powerful judgment, has always been that His people would know and serve Him as Lord of their lives. Even in His times of fierce judgement, God has always had redemption as His purpose. He has always looked for a people who would be completely His and who would have Him as their only God. When we make Him the true Lord of our lives, He is very pleased and His blessings begin to flow.
Prayer:
Father, I want my life to honor You and please You. Be glorified in all that I say and do. Help me to be a good example for You. Today as I minister in Ghana, help me to represent You well. Work with me to confirm the words I speak on Your behalf. Build Your Kingdom here today I pray.
Your Son,
Jeff
“Ezekiel is an example for you; you will do just as he has done. And when that time comes, you will know that I am the Sovereign Lord.””
Ezekiel 24:24 NLT
Observation:
Ezekiel was told by the Lord that his wife was going to die, but that he shouldn’t mourn or do any of the normal grieving. He was to show the people that they wouldn’t even mourn when their Temple and everything they have known was taken away. He closes this section by saying that then they will know that I am the Sovereign Lord.
Application:
God’s desire, even in powerful judgment, has always been that His people would know and serve Him as Lord of their lives. Even in His times of fierce judgement, God has always had redemption as His purpose. He has always looked for a people who would be completely His and who would have Him as their only God. When we make Him the true Lord of our lives, He is very pleased and His blessings begin to flow.
Prayer:
Father, I want my life to honor You and please You. Be glorified in all that I say and do. Help me to be a good example for You. Today as I minister in Ghana, help me to represent You well. Work with me to confirm the words I speak on Your behalf. Build Your Kingdom here today I pray.
Your Son,
Jeff
Wednesday, November 6, 2019
Like Birds From a Cage
Scripture:
““This is what the Sovereign Lord says: I am against all your magic charms, which you use to ensnare my people like birds. I will tear them from your arms, setting my people free like birds set free from a cage.”
Ezekiel 13:20 NLT
Observation:
In this passage, the Lord is speaking to the false prophets who had ensnared the people of Israel with their charming words. God got fed up with them and told them He would set His people free and they would come out like birds from a cage. I had a picture of birds flying out of a cage as fast and as free as they could get, doing what they were designed to do, flying high and soaring instead of being in bondage.
Application:
My application today is to pray that those I minister to would be truly set free like birds from a cage. I want to see people released from the power of sin and Satan and truly set free. I want to see them live as they were designed to live, free and happy and full of life and joy. I want to align myself with God and see the captives set free. As I go to Ghana today, I want to see the captives released, healed, and brought into their destinies in Christ.
Prayer:
Father, work in and through my life. Use me to open the cages and set people free to soar in life. I avail myself to You and ask You to flow through me to release those in prison to sin, sickness and suffering. My heart’s desire is to see liberty for those in bondage.
Yours,
Jeff
““This is what the Sovereign Lord says: I am against all your magic charms, which you use to ensnare my people like birds. I will tear them from your arms, setting my people free like birds set free from a cage.”
Ezekiel 13:20 NLT
Observation:
In this passage, the Lord is speaking to the false prophets who had ensnared the people of Israel with their charming words. God got fed up with them and told them He would set His people free and they would come out like birds from a cage. I had a picture of birds flying out of a cage as fast and as free as they could get, doing what they were designed to do, flying high and soaring instead of being in bondage.
Application:
My application today is to pray that those I minister to would be truly set free like birds from a cage. I want to see people released from the power of sin and Satan and truly set free. I want to see them live as they were designed to live, free and happy and full of life and joy. I want to align myself with God and see the captives set free. As I go to Ghana today, I want to see the captives released, healed, and brought into their destinies in Christ.
Prayer:
Father, work in and through my life. Use me to open the cages and set people free to soar in life. I avail myself to You and ask You to flow through me to release those in prison to sin, sickness and suffering. My heart’s desire is to see liberty for those in bondage.
Yours,
Jeff
Tuesday, November 5, 2019
Take Hold of Me Lord
Scripture:
“Then on September 17, during the sixth year of King Jehoiachin’s captivity, while the leaders of Judah were in my home, the Sovereign Lord took hold of me.”
Ezekiel 8:1 NLT
Observation:
Ezekiel had some really powerful encounters with the Lord Almighty. On this one, he says that the Sovereign Lord took hold of him. He goes on in the coming verses to say that the Lord picked him up by the hair and transported him to see some things.
Application:
Just as Ezekiel had some really powerful encounters with God, some New Testament saints had the same. I want to have God encounters with my maker. I want the Lord to take hold of me and show me things to come and things going on around me. I desire to encounter the Lord in powerful ways and to hear His heart for the world. I want to walk with Him and for Him to know He can take hold of me at any time.
Prayer:
Father, take hold of my life. I want to encounter You and to walk with You. I long to work together with You for the advancement of Your kingdom. You are incredible and I offer myself completely to You. Show me what You want me to see. Speak to me in my dreams. I long for You.
Yours Forever,
Jeff
“Then on September 17, during the sixth year of King Jehoiachin’s captivity, while the leaders of Judah were in my home, the Sovereign Lord took hold of me.”
Ezekiel 8:1 NLT
Observation:
Ezekiel had some really powerful encounters with the Lord Almighty. On this one, he says that the Sovereign Lord took hold of him. He goes on in the coming verses to say that the Lord picked him up by the hair and transported him to see some things.
Application:
Just as Ezekiel had some really powerful encounters with God, some New Testament saints had the same. I want to have God encounters with my maker. I want the Lord to take hold of me and show me things to come and things going on around me. I desire to encounter the Lord in powerful ways and to hear His heart for the world. I want to walk with Him and for Him to know He can take hold of me at any time.
Prayer:
Father, take hold of my life. I want to encounter You and to walk with You. I long to work together with You for the advancement of Your kingdom. You are incredible and I offer myself completely to You. Show me what You want me to see. Speak to me in my dreams. I long for You.
Yours Forever,
Jeff
Monday, November 4, 2019
Scripture:
“Then when they are exiled among the nations, they will remember me. They will recognize how hurt I am by their unfaithful hearts and lustful eyes that long for their idols. Then at last they will hate themselves for all their detestable sins.” Ezekiel 6:9 NLT
Observation:
God here explains why He is bringing judgment on His people. He starts by saying that after the judgment, they will remember Him and recognize how hurt He was by them when they went after idols. He finishes by saying, then they will hate themselves for all their detestable sins. God’s punishment had a purpose, to bring His people back to Him.
Application:
God’s main reason for punishing people in the Old Testament was so they would realize their wrongdoing and come back to Him. He wanted to bless them, but couldn’t until they were right with Him and turned away from all idols in their lives. He hurts when we disobey Him. Like a father who wants to bless his son, but can’t because the son is doing wrong, so the Lord wants to bless us if we will follow Him wholeheartedly.
Prayer:
Father, I don’t want my life to hurt You in any way. I want You to be pleased with me at all times. Keep me in check by Your Spirit. When I am start in a wrong direction, step in and turn me around. I want to walk in step with Your Spirit. I want to walk in Your blessing. Thank You for blessing my life in so many ways. You are incredible.
Yours,
Jeff
“Then when they are exiled among the nations, they will remember me. They will recognize how hurt I am by their unfaithful hearts and lustful eyes that long for their idols. Then at last they will hate themselves for all their detestable sins.” Ezekiel 6:9 NLT
Observation:
God here explains why He is bringing judgment on His people. He starts by saying that after the judgment, they will remember Him and recognize how hurt He was by them when they went after idols. He finishes by saying, then they will hate themselves for all their detestable sins. God’s punishment had a purpose, to bring His people back to Him.
Application:
God’s main reason for punishing people in the Old Testament was so they would realize their wrongdoing and come back to Him. He wanted to bless them, but couldn’t until they were right with Him and turned away from all idols in their lives. He hurts when we disobey Him. Like a father who wants to bless his son, but can’t because the son is doing wrong, so the Lord wants to bless us if we will follow Him wholeheartedly.
Prayer:
Father, I don’t want my life to hurt You in any way. I want You to be pleased with me at all times. Keep me in check by Your Spirit. When I am start in a wrong direction, step in and turn me around. I want to walk in step with Your Spirit. I want to walk in Your blessing. Thank You for blessing my life in so many ways. You are incredible.
Yours,
Jeff
Saturday, November 2, 2019
Expressing Excellence
Scripture:
“may he work perfection into every part of you giving you all that you need to fulfill your destiny. And may he express through you all that is excellent and pleasing to him through your life-union with Jesus the Anointed One who is to receive all glory forever! Amen!”
Hebrews 13:21 TPT
Observation:
The author of Hebrews prays for God’s people and asks God to work perfection in them, giving them everything they need to fulfill their destinies. He goes on to say, “may he express through you all that is excellent and pleasing to him through your life-union with Jesus the anointed one.” Jesus wants to express through us what is pleasing to God.
Application:
When we co-labor with Christ, His will is going to be fulfilled. We don’t have to do the work on our own, it is Christ’s work and He lives in us. Our goal should be life-union with Christ, then He will bring us into our destiny. My heart wants to work with Christ instead of working on my own for Christ.
Prayer:
Jesus, help me to work together with You instead of trying to work for You. Help me to see what You are doing and to lend You a hand instead of trying to do everything myself. Teach me to walk in step with You, letting Your power and glory strengthen me as I work together with You. I want to live in life-union with You at all times.
Your Son,
Jeff
“may he work perfection into every part of you giving you all that you need to fulfill your destiny. And may he express through you all that is excellent and pleasing to him through your life-union with Jesus the Anointed One who is to receive all glory forever! Amen!”
Hebrews 13:21 TPT
Observation:
The author of Hebrews prays for God’s people and asks God to work perfection in them, giving them everything they need to fulfill their destinies. He goes on to say, “may he express through you all that is excellent and pleasing to him through your life-union with Jesus the anointed one.” Jesus wants to express through us what is pleasing to God.
Application:
When we co-labor with Christ, His will is going to be fulfilled. We don’t have to do the work on our own, it is Christ’s work and He lives in us. Our goal should be life-union with Christ, then He will bring us into our destiny. My heart wants to work with Christ instead of working on my own for Christ.
Prayer:
Jesus, help me to work together with You instead of trying to work for You. Help me to see what You are doing and to lend You a hand instead of trying to do everything myself. Teach me to walk in step with You, letting Your power and glory strengthen me as I work together with You. I want to live in life-union with You at all times.
Your Son,
Jeff
Friday, November 1, 2019
Presentable to God
Scripture:
“And since we now have a magnificent High Priest to welcome us into God’s house, we come closer to God and approach him with an open heart, fully convinced that nothing will keep us at a distance from him. For our hearts have been sprinkled with blood to remove impurity, and we have been freed from an accusing conscience. Now we are clean, unstained, and presentable to God inside and out!”
Hebrews 10:21-22 TPT
Observation:
Here we see that because of Jesus, we can approach God with confidence and boldness. He welcomes us into His presence and we are fully convinced that nothing will keep us at a distance from him. We are now clean, in stained, and presentable to God inside and out. Our confidence is not in our own righteousness, but in Jesus sacrifice. We are free from an accusing conscience.
Application:
We need to believe what the Word says above all else. The enemy wants us to think we don’t have access because we have done wrong things and disobeyed God at times. Jesus blood paid the eternal sacrifice and was sufficient to cleanse us completely. We must walk in that confidence and know that we are presentable to God. I cannot make myself more presentable to God by my works.
Prayer:
Father, thank You for adopting me into Your family. I am amazed at Your love for me. Thank You for confirming this morning that I am cleansed, I stained and presentable to the Father. Help me to walk in that confidence more and more. Show me how to lead Your church. Teach me how to lead as You would lead.
Your Son,
Jeff
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