Scripture:
Luke 7:7 "That is why I did not even consider myself worthy to come to you. But say the word, and my servant will be healed".
Observation:
A centurion came to Jesus because his servant was sick. When Jesus told him he would come to his house to heal the servant, the man replied to Jesus, "say the word, and my servant will be healed". Jesus said that this man's faith was remarkable. He even said of the man, that He hadn't found such faith in Israel. The centurion knew that Jesus had authority.
Application:
Do we really believe that Jesus has authority? Do we really believe that we have been given authority? God has all power and authority. When we approach him, we should approach Him with great faith because He can simply say the word, and everything will change. With a word, He put the universe in order. With a word, our entire lives can change. We need to live lives of faith, knowing that God just has to say a word.
Prayer:
Father, teach me to walk in great faith. Help me to see You for who You really are. You are incredible and yet You love me. Increase my faith and trust in You. Increase my prayer and devotional life that I may know You more. You have heard my prayers, now say the word over my family, my church and my region.
Yours,
Jeff
Monday, February 29, 2016
Friday, February 26, 2016
Believing Brings Blessing
Scripture:
Luke 1:45 "Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her!"
Observation:
When Elizabeth met Mary, John the Baptist, leaped in her womb and she was filled with the Holy Spirit. She exclaimed about Mary, "Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her". Elizabeth directly related God's blessing to Mary's belief that God would fulfill His promises.
Application:
Just like Mary, God promises us things. The difference between us and Mary is that we tend to struggle to believe that the impossible is really possible. We struggle to believe that God can really do what He says He can do. We must believe that God is who He says He is and that He can do what He says He can do. We must become true believers, then we will see the blessings.
Prayer:
Father, teach me day by day to believe You for the things that You have promised me. Help me to walk by faith and not by sight. Help me not only believe, but like Mary, to believe that You will fulfill Your promises. I want Your blessing in my life, increase my belief.
Your Son,
Jeff
Luke 1:45 "Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her!"
Observation:
When Elizabeth met Mary, John the Baptist, leaped in her womb and she was filled with the Holy Spirit. She exclaimed about Mary, "Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her". Elizabeth directly related God's blessing to Mary's belief that God would fulfill His promises.
Application:
Just like Mary, God promises us things. The difference between us and Mary is that we tend to struggle to believe that the impossible is really possible. We struggle to believe that God can really do what He says He can do. We must believe that God is who He says He is and that He can do what He says He can do. We must become true believers, then we will see the blessings.
Prayer:
Father, teach me day by day to believe You for the things that You have promised me. Help me to walk by faith and not by sight. Help me not only believe, but like Mary, to believe that You will fulfill Your promises. I want Your blessing in my life, increase my belief.
Your Son,
Jeff
Thursday, February 25, 2016
Increase
Scripture:
Leviticus 26:9 "I will look on you with favor and make you fruitful and increase your numbers, and I will keep my covenant with you".
Observation:
While God was giving His law to Moses and the people of Israel, He also reminded them of His covenant with them. He set up many, many laws and restrictions, but then told them that if they did their part of the covenant, He would also do His part. If they did their part, He would give them favor, increase their numbers and keep His covenant.
Application:
When we do our part, God always does His part. When we follow Him wholeheartedly, we can expect increase. God loves to bless and prosper His people. He loves to make them fruitful and to favor them in every area of life, but He needs us to do our part of the covenant. When we do things God's way, we get God's results!
Prayer:
Father God, You are the giver of every good gift. You are the one who delights in blessing His people when they do what is expected of the. You are faithful! As I follow You with all my heart, soul, mind and strength, would You bless my life, my family and my church. Let Your favor be on my life in greater measure and let me see increase in everything I put my hand to.
I Am Yours,
Jeff
Leviticus 26:9 "I will look on you with favor and make you fruitful and increase your numbers, and I will keep my covenant with you".
Observation:
While God was giving His law to Moses and the people of Israel, He also reminded them of His covenant with them. He set up many, many laws and restrictions, but then told them that if they did their part of the covenant, He would also do His part. If they did their part, He would give them favor, increase their numbers and keep His covenant.
Application:
When we do our part, God always does His part. When we follow Him wholeheartedly, we can expect increase. God loves to bless and prosper His people. He loves to make them fruitful and to favor them in every area of life, but He needs us to do our part of the covenant. When we do things God's way, we get God's results!
Prayer:
Father God, You are the giver of every good gift. You are the one who delights in blessing His people when they do what is expected of the. You are faithful! As I follow You with all my heart, soul, mind and strength, would You bless my life, my family and my church. Let Your favor be on my life in greater measure and let me see increase in everything I put my hand to.
I Am Yours,
Jeff
Wednesday, February 24, 2016
Leave Some of You Blessing
Scripture:
Leviticus 23:22 "When you reap the harvest of your land, do not reap to the very edges of your field or gather the gleanings of your harvest. Leave them for the poor and for the foreigner residing among you. I am the Lord your God
.
Observation:
God told His people not to harvest the edges of their land or to go back after they harvest to get every single piece of produce. He told them to leave some behind to take care of the poor. God is always looking out for the poor and He asks us not to be stingy, but bless them freely.
Application:
In our lives, we shouldn't live so tight that we never share with those in need. God blesses us so that we can be a blessing. He wants us to share the blessings of our lives with those in need. We should never be selfish because our God doesn't want us to live lives like that. We are to live for Him and find opportunities to bless others.
Prayer:
Father, help me to live selflessly. Help me to live in such a way that my life becomes a blessing to those around me. Help me not to be stingy, but to share your blessings.
Yours,
Jeff
Leviticus 23:22 "When you reap the harvest of your land, do not reap to the very edges of your field or gather the gleanings of your harvest. Leave them for the poor and for the foreigner residing among you. I am the Lord your God
.
Observation:
God told His people not to harvest the edges of their land or to go back after they harvest to get every single piece of produce. He told them to leave some behind to take care of the poor. God is always looking out for the poor and He asks us not to be stingy, but bless them freely.
Application:
In our lives, we shouldn't live so tight that we never share with those in need. God blesses us so that we can be a blessing. He wants us to share the blessings of our lives with those in need. We should never be selfish because our God doesn't want us to live lives like that. We are to live for Him and find opportunities to bless others.
Prayer:
Father, help me to live selflessly. Help me to live in such a way that my life becomes a blessing to those around me. Help me not to be stingy, but to share your blessings.
Yours,
Jeff
Tuesday, February 23, 2016
Respect the Elderly
Scripture:
Leviticus 19:32 "Stand up in the presence of the aged, show respect for the elderly and revere your God. I am the Lord".
Observation:
God spoke 613 laws through Moses. We are no longer under these laws, but they do help us to see the heart of God and the things that please Him. Here we are told to stand up in the presence of the aged and to show respect for the elderly.
Application:
Many cultures around the world do an outstanding job honoring and respecting the elderly. In the United States, we are terrible at respecting and taking care of our elderly. We see them as a burden instead of someone to be honored and respected. God loves it when we show respect for those who are older than us and when we take care of them.
Prayer:
Father, help me to be sensitive in this area. Help me to see the needs of the elderly and step in to help out. Help me to always demonstrate respect in every way for them. Show me how I can do better at this area of life.
Yours,
Jeff
Leviticus 19:32 "Stand up in the presence of the aged, show respect for the elderly and revere your God. I am the Lord".
Observation:
God spoke 613 laws through Moses. We are no longer under these laws, but they do help us to see the heart of God and the things that please Him. Here we are told to stand up in the presence of the aged and to show respect for the elderly.
Application:
Many cultures around the world do an outstanding job honoring and respecting the elderly. In the United States, we are terrible at respecting and taking care of our elderly. We see them as a burden instead of someone to be honored and respected. God loves it when we show respect for those who are older than us and when we take care of them.
Prayer:
Father, help me to be sensitive in this area. Help me to see the needs of the elderly and step in to help out. Help me to always demonstrate respect in every way for them. Show me how I can do better at this area of life.
Yours,
Jeff
Friday, February 19, 2016
When God Comes in Power
Scripture:
Leviticus 9:24 "Fire came out from the presence of the Lord and consumed the burnt offering and the fat portions on the altar. And when all the people saw it, they shouted for joy and fell facedown".
Observation:
When Aaron and Moses blessed the people of God, the glory of the Lord appeared to all of them. Fire came out from the presence of the Lord and consumed their sacrifices. When the people saw it, they shouted for joy and fell on their faces.
Application:
When God really shows us like we've been praying for, we must realize that it will leave us not knowing how to respond. When God comes in power, you want to shout, jump up and down, but you also want to fall on your face. Mixed emotions come when God comes in power. It is very exciting, but also very humbling. I want to see the fire fall from heaven once again. When it falls, I will surely have mixed emotions.
Prayer:
Father, let the fire of your presence and glory fill our church and your people. Come and pour out Your Spirit in my life, my church and my community. Come Holy Spirit and move among us stronger and stronger as we walk into these last days. Manifest your glory more and more!
Your Son,
Jeff
Leviticus 9:24 "Fire came out from the presence of the Lord and consumed the burnt offering and the fat portions on the altar. And when all the people saw it, they shouted for joy and fell facedown".
Observation:
When Aaron and Moses blessed the people of God, the glory of the Lord appeared to all of them. Fire came out from the presence of the Lord and consumed their sacrifices. When the people saw it, they shouted for joy and fell on their faces.
Application:
When God really shows us like we've been praying for, we must realize that it will leave us not knowing how to respond. When God comes in power, you want to shout, jump up and down, but you also want to fall on your face. Mixed emotions come when God comes in power. It is very exciting, but also very humbling. I want to see the fire fall from heaven once again. When it falls, I will surely have mixed emotions.
Prayer:
Father, let the fire of your presence and glory fill our church and your people. Come and pour out Your Spirit in my life, my church and my community. Come Holy Spirit and move among us stronger and stronger as we walk into these last days. Manifest your glory more and more!
Your Son,
Jeff
Thursday, February 18, 2016
Keep the Fire Burning
Scripture:
Leviticus 6:12 "The fire on the altar must be kept burning; it must not go out. Every morning the priest is to add firewood and arrange the burnt offering on the fire and burn the fat of the fellowship offerings on it".
Observation:
God told His people that fire on the altar of the burnt offering must always be kept burning. They were to ensure that the fire kept burning and never went out. Each morning, they had to re-kindle the fire, add wood, etc. to make sure it never went out.
Application:
It is work to keep a fire burning continually. You have to constantly be adding firewood and stoking the fire to make sure it doesn't go out. Just like this, it is work to keep the fire of our personal relationship with God burning and not going out. In order to stay fresh and to keep the fire burning, we must re-kindle the flame every morning. We need to take out the old ashes of yesterday's fire and put fresh wood on the altar. We can do this by spending time daily in prayer and in God's word.
Prayer:
Father, thank you for restoring my personal fire lately. Thank you for pouring out Your love and Your Spirit in my life. I never want to grow stale in my relationship with You. Bring someone across my path for me to witness to today. Let someone get saved today and relight my personal fire more and more.
Yours,
Jeff
Leviticus 6:12 "The fire on the altar must be kept burning; it must not go out. Every morning the priest is to add firewood and arrange the burnt offering on the fire and burn the fat of the fellowship offerings on it".
Observation:
God told His people that fire on the altar of the burnt offering must always be kept burning. They were to ensure that the fire kept burning and never went out. Each morning, they had to re-kindle the fire, add wood, etc. to make sure it never went out.
Application:
It is work to keep a fire burning continually. You have to constantly be adding firewood and stoking the fire to make sure it doesn't go out. Just like this, it is work to keep the fire of our personal relationship with God burning and not going out. In order to stay fresh and to keep the fire burning, we must re-kindle the flame every morning. We need to take out the old ashes of yesterday's fire and put fresh wood on the altar. We can do this by spending time daily in prayer and in God's word.
Prayer:
Father, thank you for restoring my personal fire lately. Thank you for pouring out Your love and Your Spirit in my life. I never want to grow stale in my relationship with You. Bring someone across my path for me to witness to today. Let someone get saved today and relight my personal fire more and more.
Yours,
Jeff
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