Wednesday, June 18, 2014

Walk Out Your Calling

Scripture - I Samuel 3:15 - So Samuel lay down until morning. Then he opened the doors to the house of the Lord, but Samuel was afraid to tell the vision to Eli.

Observation - God had spoken to Samuel regarding Eli's poor parenting skills. Samuel didn't have peace in giving the message to Eli. He actually was full of fear. I don't think it was something he desired to do, yet he was the one the Yahweh chose and called as a prophet.

Application - If God calls you to a ministry, you may have to come out of your comfort zone. You may actually experience fear as you walk out your ministry calling. Yet God will be with you if you start.

Prayer  Father, let us walk in your calling even if we are fearful. Be with us as we go and minister. Amen.

Overcoming Condemnation & the Enemy

Scripture - Zephaniah 3:15 The Lord has taken away the judgments against you; he has cleared away your enemies. The King of Israel, the Lord is in your midst; you shall never again fear evil.

Observation - When we come to salvation through the blood of Yeshua (Jesus), the judgment or condemnation is taken from our lives. The Lord is the one who removes the enemies from my life. He is in our midst even as he was in Israel's midst; and because His Holy Spirit lives in us, we don't need to fear evil.

Application - My focus must be on God, who is much bigger than anything the enemy could throw at me. As I spend time in his presence in worship and prayer and learning his word, he will take care of everything that rises up against me.

Prayer - Father, let me focus on your greatness. As I live to bring you glory, take care of every detail in my life. In Yeshua's name. Amen.