THE DAY OF TROUBLE

Psalms 20:1-5 (NKJV) ... May the LORD answer you in the day of trouble; May the name of the God of Jacob defend you; 
   There are some who will stand in the gap for a friend, when trouble or pain finds its victim, a friend who stands closer than a brother is our God. The prayer of David, is amazing faith in the Creator God, hear the prayer from the palmists heart and you discover this God is His redeemer as well.
   Our baby girl was found without breath and blue one night many years ago, grabbing her I realized she was extremely hot with fever, jumping in the shower with her in my arms I ran cold water over both of us, she began to move and I blew into her face to get her to breath, she responded and we gave praise to God.
   The suffering of so many is without faith in Almighty God, He is our Shield, He is our Defender, He is our Redeemer, this Great God will wait until we prove we have no desire for Him, before He lets go. Are you still breathing, is there still life in your body, He has not let go of you!
Heavenly Father in You alone we exist, may we look to You in every difficulty, may our every thought exalt You. Amen

HE WHO DOES SO

Proverbs 6:32 (NKJV) 32 Whoever commits adultery with a woman lacks understanding; He who does so destroys his own soul.
    An inoculation is meant to keep us healthy, being exposed to so much sickness and unhealthy situations we may need an immune boost. We trust the doctor or a medical professional to get us through the process and often tell ourselves it is worth the trouble.
   However, we are slowly being inoculated against the undeniable Truth of Gods Word, that is, adultery in this day and age is acceptable with no real consequences. Movies, TV, and adds both public and private tell the sad story of adulteress encounters that are quote "normal" behavior. We are warned adultery destroys, families, relationships and more important it destroys the soul. The disgrace of this behavior is never removed, the consequences and reminders are always with us.
   There is hope, God forgives our sins and will, if we repent, wash us clean, have you been made clean by the Blood of Christ, trust Him and you will have the inoculation you need to get to Heaven.
Heavenly Father cleans our eyes, help us to see sin as You see it. Help us to recognize the enemies plan to deceive, and may we sincerely trust your Word over the worlds lies. Help us to walk in your light and no other, may we look to You for everything and in every way. Amen

JUSTICE MERCY AND FAITH

Matthew 23:23-25 (NKJV) 23 Woe ... you, ... have neglected the weightier matters of the law: justice and mercy and faith ... inside they are full of extortion and self-indulgence.
   We are often confronted with moral choices, Jesus tells us the basis for our choosing must be, justice, mercy and faith. Along these lines we must stand or fall, what is right, what will help others, and what will put God right in the middle. The child caught doing wrong confesses, "I couldn't stop," however we are mature in our understanding, there is no excuse for the adult, sin either reigns in us or it does not.
   Extortion is a threat, it involves a habit, the motive behind it is to satisfy self, self indulgence or excess is meeting what I want head on and deliberately applying the resource to me.
   Our Lord says many in authority fall into this trap, when humility and serving others must be our life-style. If we have named the name of Jesus as the authority in our lives, we must put justice, mercy and faith above every other thing, regardless of the cost.
   What motivates you today?
Heavenly Father every ounce of our being is owned by You, we are created by You and in your Image. Help us today to live like You require, help us to breath as You intend, may all our movements today Glorify You and may others see justice, mercy and faith in our lives.

YOU SAHLL LOVE

Matthew 22:37 (NKJV) 37 Jesus said to him, "'You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.' 
    A little fellow touched the candy rack in the grocery store, looking at his mother he said,"I love candy." "I know, she replied, "however thats too much for such a little fellow," "but mommy, my tummy likes it too," the boy pleaded.
   An intelligent man questioned Jesus, "What is the greatest command," The Master replied, "Too love God and to love your neighbor," my translation. Jesus always silences the critics, know one has caused Him to stumble or tricked the Savior of the world. Why, He is very God, He is the reason we exist, in Him alone is life and light, there is no other. What we desire is our own way, like the child we make any excuse to get what we want.
   For some their desire is for God, what is yours?
Heavenly Father we cannot breath without You, help us to look to You in every thing. May all our thoughts be of You, let our longings be in You. Amen

THESE SIX THINGS

Proverbs 6:16 (NKJV) 16 These six things the LORD hates, Yes, seven are an abomination to Him:
   If there is an ounce of godly character in us we will seek to obey the powers that are over us, Hebrews 13:17, however law is far more than keeping us out of trouble, God established law to keep us and direct our lives. To know what laws of the land will protect us is good, but many protect others from us.
   Gods law will direct us to Him, His law will, teach us Truth, The Law will guarantee we find Jesus as our Salvation. Knowing this, we are warned if we name the Name of Jesus as our Redeemer the higher laws of God must be obeyed, so seven things are a must to avoid if, we serve the Most High God.
   What are they, they are the things God hates, they are the things that He will not accept in His servants, they are the things that separate, have you broken His Law?
Heavenly Father help us to be sensitive to the Truth You have given, help us to obey, and avoid the sins that will hinder and hurt others. May we humbly obey your Truth that others may see You. Amen
 

FOREVER AND EVER

Exodus 15:18 (NKJV) 18 "The LORD shall reign forever and ever." 
   The heart of man is more than the seat of emotions, it can be the dwelling place of God. A man wanted to hear more about God, he was near death and asked for the preacher, "help me to understand," he said. "What do you wish to understand," was asked, "I want to know why I feel the need for God now, "the preacher replied, "life is for living for God many think it is for themselves, the moment we take the last breath we will never undo what we have done."
   Many are ready to hear about God when there is difficulty, few seek Him when things are well, Jesus said, "A narrow gate leads to eternal life and wide path leads to destruction, few find it," my translation of Matthew 7:13. 
   The song of the redeemed is for those who have experienced His salvation, have you, has God removed the darkness form your life, are you now walking in the light? "The LORD shall reign forever and ever."
Heavenly Father may our hearts look to You, may our breath be for You, may our thoughts be of You. Let every experience be recognized as from your hand. Amen

EYES MAY BE OPENED

Matthew 20:33 (NKJV) 33 They said to Him, "Lord, that our eyes may be opened."
   A prisoner questioned how do I know God will hear my prayer, I want His will for my life? In the Old Testament we read, "The people who walked in darkness Have seen a great light; Those who dwelt in the land of the shadow of death, Upon them a light has shined." Isaiah 9:2
   In Matthew 20, two blind men hear Jesus is approaching, they cry out for attention, when told to be silent by the crowd, they cry even louder and the Lord responds. Jesus knowing their desire still questions, "What is that you want from Me," the Master knows but we must articulate the deep desires of the heart. The men no longer want to be blind. When we want to see more than the darkness that surrounds us, Jesus will hear the cry of our hearts.
Heavenly Father hear Oh God the cry of our hearts, we need You, help us to be obedient, help us to live for You, help  us Lord to walk in the light You are. May our prayers exalt You, may our living please You, may our every thought bear witness of You. Amen