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Oct 12, 2019 07:02:32 #
eagleye13 wrote:
IMO; this is important to have greater understandi... (show quote)
I couldn't open the links.
Oct 12, 2019 07:03:50 #
slatten49 wrote:
Indeed he does.
What I like about him is that he keeps things kind of open in his thoughts of this verse of the day. It's easy to understand that those are his thoughts and not particularly the way anyone else sees the verse.
I like the way that he doesn't come off as "holier than thou" when he describes verses and seems to leave things open for your own interpretation.
Oct 12, 2019 07:05:42 #
Verse of the Day for Saturday, October 12, 2019
I will show my greatness and my holiness, and I will make myself known in the sight of many nations. Then they will know that I am the LORD.—Ezekiel 38:23
Thoughts on Today's Verse...
In a time when God's people were in shambles physically and spiritually, he promises judgment — judgment on them and their oppressors. But he also reveals why. He will show his greatness and holiness so they will know him, YAHWEH — God of "his people" and also of all nations. I would love for God to show his greatness and holiness in our day; wouldn't you? To have God honored for who he is and what he has done would be marvelous. May that day come quickly.
My Prayer...
Father, as your flawed and mortal child, I do fear your bold revelation of yourself. We humans are mortal and frail in comparison to your blazing glory. But I have confidence in my relationship with you through Jesus, and dear Father, I want you honored and your name revered in my day. I am tired of hearing your name used in vain and your glory profaned. Exalt yourself before the nations! Reveal your holy majesty so that everyone will know that you are the only true and living God! In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware.
I will show my greatness and my holiness, and I will make myself known in the sight of many nations. Then they will know that I am the LORD.—Ezekiel 38:23
Thoughts on Today's Verse...
In a time when God's people were in shambles physically and spiritually, he promises judgment — judgment on them and their oppressors. But he also reveals why. He will show his greatness and holiness so they will know him, YAHWEH — God of "his people" and also of all nations. I would love for God to show his greatness and holiness in our day; wouldn't you? To have God honored for who he is and what he has done would be marvelous. May that day come quickly.
My Prayer...
Father, as your flawed and mortal child, I do fear your bold revelation of yourself. We humans are mortal and frail in comparison to your blazing glory. But I have confidence in my relationship with you through Jesus, and dear Father, I want you honored and your name revered in my day. I am tired of hearing your name used in vain and your glory profaned. Exalt yourself before the nations! Reveal your holy majesty so that everyone will know that you are the only true and living God! In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware.
Oct 12, 2019 08:59:54 #
Oct 13, 2019 09:08:20 #
Verse of the Day for Sunday, October 13, 2019
Break the arm of the wicked and evil man; call him to account for his wickedness that would not be found out.—Psalm 10:15
Thoughts on Today's Verse...
It is hard not to get discouraged when evil and wicked people get away with what is reprehensible. Christians on every continent have things that greatly trouble them about the evil perpetrated in their corner of the world as corrupt power abuses those who belong to God's people. Let's join together, believers from all around the world, and ask God to intervene in a clear, decisive way, and bring these days of violence and wickedness to an end!
My Prayer...
Holy and righteous Father, please break the power of wickedness that reigns in our world and bring it to an end. Make it clear that the fall of evil's power is at the hand of the Lord Jesus. Lord Jesus, destroy every power that stands between God and us, and bring to a glorious beginning the eternal reign of your Kingdom. To your glory, Lord Jesus, and in your name I pray. Amen.
The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware.
Break the arm of the wicked and evil man; call him to account for his wickedness that would not be found out.—Psalm 10:15
Thoughts on Today's Verse...
It is hard not to get discouraged when evil and wicked people get away with what is reprehensible. Christians on every continent have things that greatly trouble them about the evil perpetrated in their corner of the world as corrupt power abuses those who belong to God's people. Let's join together, believers from all around the world, and ask God to intervene in a clear, decisive way, and bring these days of violence and wickedness to an end!
My Prayer...
Holy and righteous Father, please break the power of wickedness that reigns in our world and bring it to an end. Make it clear that the fall of evil's power is at the hand of the Lord Jesus. Lord Jesus, destroy every power that stands between God and us, and bring to a glorious beginning the eternal reign of your Kingdom. To your glory, Lord Jesus, and in your name I pray. Amen.
The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware.
Oct 13, 2019 09:44:40 #
Oct 14, 2019 07:03:35 #
Verse of the Day for Monday, October 14, 2019
In the same way, count yourselves dead to sin but alive to God in Christ Jesus.—Romans 6:11
Thoughts on Today's Verse...
In baptism, we are united with Christ in his death (see Romans 6:1-14 for the background of this devotional meditation). Our old sinful selves are crucified with Christ. We are no longer s***es to sin. We are alive in Christ — the one whom sin could not master and death could not conquer. His life is now our life. His victory is our victory. His future is our future. Let's set our hearts to live based upon this certainty!
My Prayer...
Gracious Father, I find it incredible that you put all my past sin in the grave of your crucified Son and have raised me up to new life in him. Inspire me to find meaning, joy, and victory in Jesus. Strengthen me with your Spirit and conform me more perfectly to my Lord. Please empower me to live fully trusting that all of my sin is dead, buried and gone. Please give me the confidence that my new life is bound up with Jesus and his future. Jesus, I thank you for this hope and offer this praise in your name. Amen.
The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware.
In the same way, count yourselves dead to sin but alive to God in Christ Jesus.—Romans 6:11
Thoughts on Today's Verse...
In baptism, we are united with Christ in his death (see Romans 6:1-14 for the background of this devotional meditation). Our old sinful selves are crucified with Christ. We are no longer s***es to sin. We are alive in Christ — the one whom sin could not master and death could not conquer. His life is now our life. His victory is our victory. His future is our future. Let's set our hearts to live based upon this certainty!
My Prayer...
Gracious Father, I find it incredible that you put all my past sin in the grave of your crucified Son and have raised me up to new life in him. Inspire me to find meaning, joy, and victory in Jesus. Strengthen me with your Spirit and conform me more perfectly to my Lord. Please empower me to live fully trusting that all of my sin is dead, buried and gone. Please give me the confidence that my new life is bound up with Jesus and his future. Jesus, I thank you for this hope and offer this praise in your name. Amen.
The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware.
Oct 14, 2019 08:56:30 #
Oct 14, 2019 10:12:25 #
Oct 15, 2019 08:27:48 #
Verse of the Day for Tuesday, October 15, 2019
A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.—Proverbs 18:24
Thoughts on Today's Verse...
Who are your closest friends? Good friends are hard to come by in a world of superficial acquaintances and shallow relationships. "H*****g with the crowd" can give us a false sense of belonging, but often leaves us wounded and alone in times of trouble. Open, honest, supportive, and loving relationships don't happen without investment. Ask the Lord to lead you to close friends in his family. Minister to and serve those around you. Listen to their requests, faithfully upholding them in prayer. Spend time in Christian service with other servant believers. Join yourself to a Bible study or accountability group. As you do, trust that God will give you that "stick-through-thick-and-thin-friend." Companions are easy to find, but can be unreliable. Development of Christian friends is an investment of effort and time, but they are friends with whom we will share forever.
My Prayer...
Precious God, I thank you for my friends (include the names of friends). Please, dear Father, lead me into the life of someone this week who needs me to be his or her friend. Bless all those who read Today's Verse with a Christian friend that will help them in their walk with you. Thank you so much, dear Father, for my greatest friend, Jesus, in whose name I pray. Amen.
The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware.
A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.—Proverbs 18:24
Thoughts on Today's Verse...
Who are your closest friends? Good friends are hard to come by in a world of superficial acquaintances and shallow relationships. "H*****g with the crowd" can give us a false sense of belonging, but often leaves us wounded and alone in times of trouble. Open, honest, supportive, and loving relationships don't happen without investment. Ask the Lord to lead you to close friends in his family. Minister to and serve those around you. Listen to their requests, faithfully upholding them in prayer. Spend time in Christian service with other servant believers. Join yourself to a Bible study or accountability group. As you do, trust that God will give you that "stick-through-thick-and-thin-friend." Companions are easy to find, but can be unreliable. Development of Christian friends is an investment of effort and time, but they are friends with whom we will share forever.
My Prayer...
Precious God, I thank you for my friends (include the names of friends). Please, dear Father, lead me into the life of someone this week who needs me to be his or her friend. Bless all those who read Today's Verse with a Christian friend that will help them in their walk with you. Thank you so much, dear Father, for my greatest friend, Jesus, in whose name I pray. Amen.
The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware.
Oct 15, 2019 08:44:56 #
bdamage wrote:
I couldn't open the links.
Opens for me.
Try cutting and pasting them in another window.
If Not, try You Tube.
Shepherd's Chapel - Pastor Arnold Murray
https://youtu.be/CHSkqMGjA0U?list=PLiA6kuKpn0D2oLJAZhd5EExlHl-BfRsFc
Genesis Lecture 02 - vs 1:3 - 1:31 / Shepherd's Chapel / Pastor Arnold Murray
https://youtu.be/xK_6X0YxiOs?list=PLiA6kuKpn0D2oLJAZhd5EExlHl-BfRsFc
Genesis Lecture 03 - vs 2:1 - 2:25 / Shepherd's Chapel / Pastor Arnold Murray
https://youtu.be/NFCQiTlk4BA?list=PLiA6kuKpn0D2oLJAZhd5EExlHl-BfRsFc
Oct 15, 2019 09:21:47 #
Oct 16, 2019 08:43:57 #
Oct 16, 2019 08:45:14 #
Verse of the Day for Wednesday, October 16, 2019
"`If you can'?" said Jesus. "Everything is possible for him who believes."—Mark 9:23
Thoughts on Today's Verse...
Jesus is the ultimate one "who believes." All things ARE possible for him. Guess what? He longs to do great things through us, too! In fact, he promised he would do even greater things through us than he did himself because he is now at the Father's side helping us! (See John 14:12-14.) So isn't it time that we quit talking about what we can't do, and start believing in the one who can do great things? Paul put it this way: God can do "more than we can ask or imagine by his power at work in us." (Ephesians 3:20-21)
My Prayer...
Great Almighty God, Ruler of the nations, Creator of the universe, and Lord of all things, please forgive me. Forgive me for my wimpy and limited prayers. Forgive me for getting involved in petty quarrels over mundane and irrelevant things. Forgive me for my spiritual lack of vision. Please stir me by your Spirit. Please open my eyes so that I can see what you long to do through me. Please empower me to be a powerful witness to our world trapped in darkness. Please give me incredible dreams for your Kingdom, then astound me by doing far more than I ever imagined. In the name of Jesus, and to your glory, I pray. Amen.
The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware.
"`If you can'?" said Jesus. "Everything is possible for him who believes."—Mark 9:23
Thoughts on Today's Verse...
Jesus is the ultimate one "who believes." All things ARE possible for him. Guess what? He longs to do great things through us, too! In fact, he promised he would do even greater things through us than he did himself because he is now at the Father's side helping us! (See John 14:12-14.) So isn't it time that we quit talking about what we can't do, and start believing in the one who can do great things? Paul put it this way: God can do "more than we can ask or imagine by his power at work in us." (Ephesians 3:20-21)
My Prayer...
Great Almighty God, Ruler of the nations, Creator of the universe, and Lord of all things, please forgive me. Forgive me for my wimpy and limited prayers. Forgive me for getting involved in petty quarrels over mundane and irrelevant things. Forgive me for my spiritual lack of vision. Please stir me by your Spirit. Please open my eyes so that I can see what you long to do through me. Please empower me to be a powerful witness to our world trapped in darkness. Please give me incredible dreams for your Kingdom, then astound me by doing far more than I ever imagined. In the name of Jesus, and to your glory, I pray. Amen.
The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware.
Oct 16, 2019 10:37:06 #
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