Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Faith and God's Word

S - Hebrews 4:2 The Good News was preached to us just as it was to them. But the teaching they heard did not help them because they heard it but did not accept it with faith.

O - You must have faith to walk in the teachings of God's Word. There are those who hear the Word and accept it. Then, there are those who hear God's Word and don't get it. In order for God's Word to help us, we have to have faith. Faith comes by hearing God's Word. When I hear His Word and have His faith, I am changed.

A - Ask the Lord for faith so that when you hear His Word, it can help you.

P - I pray for greater faith, Lord, so that I will accept your Word, and it will help me. Change my heart and enlarge my faith walk so that I will be changed. Amen

Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Encourage Each Other

Scripture - Hebrews 3:13 but encourage each other every day while it is "today." Help each other so none of you will become hardened because sin has tricked you.

Observation - We are in need of encouragement in the body of Messiah today. So many people are so discouraged and in so many situations that seem hopeless. We need to help each other through our trials.

Application - I will lesten for the cry of discouragement in peoples' lives when I speak to them and will pray the Father to give me wisdom and words of encouragement for them.

Prayer - Father, help me to be sensitive by your Ruach (Holy Spirit). Use me to bring healing to the discouraged ones. Amen.

Sunday, October 6, 2013

Knowledge or the Lack Of

S - Hosea 4:6 My people will be destroyed because they have no knowledge.

O - We must continue to learn. We have to apply ourselves to learn of God's ways. There are so many things we need to know so that we will not be destroyed. Even in things such as what we should eat can cause us to perish if we are disobedient.

A - Lord, let me have a willingness to learn what I need to know, so I won't be destroyed, and help me to teach others.

P - Lord, help me to be an eager learner and to teach and help others. Amen

Saturday, October 5, 2013

Pay Attention to Yeshua's Words

Scripture - Hebrews 1:1 In the past, God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets many times and in many different ways. But now, in these last days, God has spoken to us through his Son.

Observation - There is a new way to hear God. Before Christ was born, God spoke differently. After Yeshua's life on earth, God speaks to us through Yeshua and his words. I think if we were to focus more on what Yeshua said and "follow him" we would be much better off. There is confusion sometimes in what others' spoke, but with him, it is simple to understand and clearly stated.

Application - I must pay special attention to Yeshua's words and learn his ways. He came to this earth as the Son of Yah. He was born to Mary through the Holy Spirit. His Words should be taken as the Holy Word of Yahuwah. They are very important Friends.

Prayer - Father, help me to be more like your Son by learning his ways and following him.

Friday, October 4, 2013

Obedience - The Key to Success

Scripture - II Chronicles 27:6 Jotham became powerful because he always obeyed the Lord his God.

Observation - You would think after reading about the kings that they would have learned the secrets of success. Their success was always determined by their obedience to God. when they were disobedient to God, their kingdoms were doomed. When they obeyed the Lord, their kingdoms were blessed.

Application - Just as the kings had choices of obedience or disobedience so do we. I must choose obedience to God in order to experience blessings in my life.

Prayer - Father, help me to walk in obedience to you.Amen.

Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Trust Him

Scripture - Psalms 115:11 You who respect the Lord should trust him; he is your helper and your protection.

Observation -This scripture starts out "You who respect the Lord..." First of all this verse is speaking to a particular group of people - those who respect the Lord.How do you know if you are one who respects him. I believe this is quite simple. Those who respect him keep his commandments. When you keep his commandments, you may partake of this promise.

 I must always remember to trust God. He is the one who helps me and protects me. This is true when I am fearful and also when I don't feel fear. God is always there for me. All I have to do is call on him.

Application - Let me be counted as one who respects the Lord. I will keep his commandments the best that I can. I know I am not perfect and that it is only by the blood of Yeshua (Jesus) that I am saved. But after that salvation, I have a responsibility to live a life worthy of his calling. I will trust God to help me and protect me.

Prayer - Father, I pray that I may trust you at all times and in every situation. Let your peace rule and reign in my heart. Amen.

Tuesday, October 1, 2013

His Free Gift

Scripture - Titus 3:5,6 It was not because of good deeds we did to be right with him. He saved us through the washing that made us new people through the Holy Spirit. God poured out richly upon us that Holy Spirit through Yeshua our Messiah. Being made right with God by his grace.

Observation - It is not my works or deeds that bring about righteousness. It is through Jesus (Yeshua) my Savior that I have been made right with Yahweh.. At the time I accepted Yeshua, I was washed totally clean from my old evil life. All I had to do was to trust Yah like a child.

Application - I am so grateful for the gift of my salvation. It was there for me to accept Yeshua and I'm so thankful I accepted God's best for me. You can accept his gift also. It is not by good deeds that we are saved. It is by the grace of God.

Prayer - Thank you for your grace in my life. I am so glad I don't have to work my way to heaven. Thanks to Yeshua and his life given for me, I am saved! Amen! Halleluyah!