BLESS ME ALSO

Exodus 12:32 (ESV) 32 Take your flocks and your herds, as you have said, and be gone, and bless me also!”
   We are often a disappointment to those around us, simply because we do not do what they expect. One person demands that we capitulate to their desires while another, believes we think as they do. All have a place and an assignment from God, yet few find the calling of God in their lives. A little fellow was out in the yard pushing his plastic lawn mower and fussing, his mother questioned him, "what are you fussing about," he replied "mow the grass mow the grass, I always have to mow the grass." "why are you saying that," she asked, "thats what daddy says."
   Moses had the overwhelming task of leading almost 2 million people into worship of God, when Pharaoh finally submitted to Gods will for the Israelites, he added bless me also. Those around us know if we belong to God and they want a blessing as well even if we won't do things their way.
Heavenly Father help us to be more like You, may we always do what You have asked and with a cheerful heart. Let others see You in us and may we be a blessing to all we come in contact with. Amen

THE LAST WILL BE

Matthew 20:16 (NKJV) 16 So the last will be first, and the first last. For many are called, but few chosen."
   We must be careful what we embrace, we may still fall. A man slipped on a ledge that was covered with loose shale, high in the mountains no one could help, as he slid down to certain doom, he grabbed an ever green plant that was barely the size of a basketball, his decent stopped and he breathed a sigh of relief. Immediately he felt the roots begin to give and he was sliding again, this time he snagged a tree and was saved.
   Don't cling to ideas or ideals make sure you know the truth, Jesus very clearly says we must accept Gods plan for our life and no other, "I am the Way the Truth and the Life." Emphatically God told the Israelites "you shall have no other Gods before you," yet we cling to the things in this life that will eventually meet with our destruction. Make sure you take the Tree of Life and not the bush of satisfaction, the Last (Jesus) will be First.
Heavenly Father help us to grasp the Word, You have provided, let us not slip on the deceit of others. May we cling to the solid Rock of your Truth and let all else go. Amen

WHO THEN IS GREATEST

Matthew 18:1 (NKJV) 1 ... "Who then is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?"
   Comparisons are made every moment about good and bad, right and wrong, to one good is as he sees it to another bad is as the laws says it is. How do you reckon with moral issues today? A child heard an adult say, "stupid," the response was an immediate, "that's a bad word."
   Jesus says, "whoever says, you fool, shall be in danger,"Matthew 5:22 the matter boils down to what comes from the heart, but is a single word bad? Listen to Matthew 12:36 (NKJV) 36 But I say to you that for every idle word men may speak, they will give account of it in the day of judgment. We are accountable for what is coming from the heart?
   Who is greatest, the one that puts God above every other thing, including the thoughts and intents of the heart!
Heavenly Father we need You, help us to keep our heart in check, help us to look to You for every thing. Amen.

PATH OF YOUR FEET

Proverbs 4:26 (NKJV) 26 Ponder the path of your feet, And let all your ways be established. 
   A little girl locked herself in the bathroom after being scolded for being sassy. Her mother begged her to open the door after sometime she did, what were you doing she asked, "I was thinking," "about what," her mother asked, "what sassy means." God has revealed everything about our problems we need only to look into His Word to find our troubles answered.
   Have you examined yourself lately, 2 Corinthians 13:5, have you asked the hard questions, am I living to please God, am I seeking Him with all my heart, are there habits that come between me and Him, is my speech pleasing to my Father? These questions and more are necessary to keep the fire burning on the altar of our heart for the Savior.
   Do you feel defeated, are things closing in, examine yourself and find God will break through and be the path for your feet.
Heavenly Father help we are weak, let us see through your eyes our faults, help us to find the clear path that leads others to You. May all we do please You, may all our energies be spent trusting You. Amen

A BEAUTIFUL CHILD

Exodus 2:2 (NKJV) 2 ... And when she saw that he was a beautiful child, she hid him three months. 
   There is a time when we must hide what God has put His hand on to allow the Spirit to work. He speaks clearly and we realize the time for sharing the fresh insight is not yet, then the works of God are revealed and the Word from the Lord is ready.
    A mother gives birth to a child that is not unusual, but that child is a special gift from God and only the mother knows this, she hides the child for the day of Gods work and He reveals the time is now. Moses rises through the ranks of leadership and is challenged with the most amazing task in history, leading a nation to challenge the world to follow the Savior.
    What has God said to you is beautiful, and what will you do with His revelation?
Heavenly Father in You alone we exist, may our every breath be to live for You, may all our thoughts be consumed with obedience to You. Let your word be victorious in us and the lives of those around us. Amen

LORD HELP ME

Matthew 15:25 (NKJV) 25 Then she came and worshiped Him, saying, "Lord, help me!"
   Some have truly desperate situations, health and finances are the major issues, however for others there is a daily need of care and comfort, the presence of a friend or companion. A dog wandered into our yard, not knowing the owner we tied him up and checked with the neighbors. Soon a terrible sound was heard and we discovered the dog howling with all his might, struggling to be free we let him go, the howling and struggling ceased.
   Many feel like the dog trapped, we howl and struggle, God hears our pleas but we don't sense His Presence, why? Our pleading is often without real desire just the want to be free, learn to worship at the feet of the One who created you and soon you will discover He will meet every need. Our aches and pains they are real, however we must include the knowledge that God can and will meet every cry if, we come in worship. Won't you worship Him today, He will help you?
Heavenly Father help us worship with all our heart, let the impulse of truly engaging with You be fulfilled in us. May our every breath find praises to You satisfying and fulfilling. Bless those who come in sincerity and truth and may all our words find You through our worship. Amen

I PUT MY TRUST

Psalms 11:1 (NKJV) 1 ... In the LORD I put my trust; How can you say to my soul, "Flee as a bird to your mountain"?
    There is often a voice that says runs away, flee, don't take this, however for the soul tuned to the Creator, the desire to please the Father weighs heavy on our hearts. To flee will hinder Gods working in us, He longs to bring His Character to bear in our lives, the Savior desires that we allow His Spirit to work through us.
    "A man complained out loud these people don't understand," when his wife had passed, a pastor wisely answered, "they may not, but they do know your are hurting and as best they can they have come to comfort you." Love has a unique way of gently guiding us into the brokenness of others, that same Love will bring you sweetly into the arms of a Savior, that not only knows our weakness, He will carry us through it. Won't you trust EVERY thing to Him today?
Heavenly Father help those who are hurting beyond our understanding, help us to be gentle and loving, help us Lord to listen and comfort. May our presence be encouraging and may others see You in all we do. Amen