Daily Treasure

“As newborn babes the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby” (1 Peter 2:2).

Just as newborns desire milk so they can grow, we must crave the Word so we can grow in the Lord.. We must keep growing in the Word until we graduate to the “meat of the Word.”    There will never be a time you won’t need spiritual nourishment.  Desire to make time for God and His Word.  By doing so you will find other relationships easier to handle.

Sue Winchester
Missouri

PRAY TOGETHER: As we end the month of June, ask the Lord what he has for you to do in July.

“And that ye put on the new man, where after God is created in righteousness and true holiness”(Ephesians 4:4).

We should have the desire to put off those  “old man rags” and clothe ourselves  with our new nature. Basically, as we think about our verse, “it’s out with the old and in with the new.”

By removing baggage from the past, old habits, and any obstacles that would hinder our walk with God, we are going feel more joy and peace.  Most likely our husbands (if we are married) will notice how marvelous we look decked out  in the garments  of  “righteousness and holiness” God has created for us.

Sue Winchester
Missouri

PRAY TOGETHER: Please keep the WNAC office before the throne of grace. Pray especially for Diane Conn who has carried a heavy load working solo in the offices these past months.

“Nevertheless neither is the man without the woman, neither the woman without the man, in the Lord” (1 Corinthians 11:11).

Today’s verse emphasizes the fact that couples must be dependent.  Their needs and desires will be met as they depend on each other, but more importantly, on God.  Husbands and wives should work as equal partners following God’s rules for marriage.

God wants us to come to Him to share our needs and express the desires of our hearts.  A mutual trust develops as we trust in God.  Dependence on Christ is not a sign of weakness. It does indicate that without Christ we are nothing.  In the marital sense, it signifies our completeness together with our spouse.

Sue Winchester
Missouri

PRAY TOGETHER: Pray for Matt and Cristina Price as they work in Coueron, France, without their teammates.

“Make pomegranates of blue, purple and scarlet yarn, and attach them to the hem of the robe, with gold bells between them.  The gold bells and pomegranates are to alternate all the way around the hem.  Aaron will wear this robe whenever he enters the Holy Place to minister to the Lord, and the bells will tinkle as he goes in and out of the Lord’s presence…”  (Exodus 28:33-35  NLT)

Can you hear the tinkling of the bells as he passes through the courtyard and behind the veil?  Can you strain your ears for the silence as he kneels for a while and prays?  The tiniest of sounds alerts you to where Aaron is and what he is doing.  The simplest of actions, attaching the little tinklers to the hem of the robe, remind you of Whose presence He is about to enter or has been in.

And you?  I’ll guess there are no bells attached to the hem of your favorite jeans, your Sunday-best dress clothes or your uniform.  But do those around you notice something different when you’ve been in His presence?

Is your patience extended to cover a range of infractions?  Do they hear it in your voice, see it in your expressions, feel it in your body language?

Is there more love in your service?  Can they know you’ve been in the presence of the Lord by how you set down the dishes for dinner?  Vacuum the living room?  Fold the laundry?

Are your conversations littered with references to Him?  Do they notice a different tone?  Jokes with milder content?  Do your words express hope instead of hopelessness?

My friend, you may not have bells attached to the hem of your garment—but know this:  Those around you know when you’ve been in the presence of our Lord.

Malinda Edgell
Illinois

PRAY TOGETHER: Thank God for the excellent studies in TWG magazine. Pray for the writers and let them know you appreciate them.

“This is the Lord’s doing, and it is marvelous to see”  (Mark 12:11 NLT).

The colors of sunrise.

The wisp of clouds in a robin’s egg blue sky.

The green of new growth.

The wrinkles of a new baby.

Things that are the Lord’s doing, things that are marvelous to see.

And the things that are unseen?

Peace carried in an aching heart.

Joy beside a casket.

Mercy bestowed at an altar of prayer.

Marvelous, simply marvelous.

Malinda Edgell
Illinois

PRAY TOGETHER: Please pray for Gladys Gragg, “Pray Together” writer. Thank God for her efforts these past three years to unite women together in prayer.

“In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you.  I go to prepare a place for you”  (John 14:2).

With today’s economy, many couples don’t start out buying a home.  God provides for their needs, and, they tend to be contented with what they can find.

I never had my own home. I  rejoice in the hope of one day soon I’ll be moving into my mansion. You may not have possessed much in this life, but visualize what’s waiting for you.

Since God always keeps His promises, you can rejoice with me that will He will keep the promise of today’s verse.

In closing out this week’s study, let us be thankful for all the “new” God has allowed us to keep.  He bestows on us so many gifts and blessings in this life. As we grow older with or without a spouse, we must remember “the best is yet to be.”

Sue Winchester
Missouri

PRAY TOGETHER: Pray for Debbie Anderson and Alice Smith as they teach CHE (community health evangelism) techniques to women in Goumere, Cote d’Ivoire.

Pray for Amy Johnson, WNAC Executive Committee member, as she participates today in the Go 10 Walk for the World.

“….but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord” (Romans 6:23b).

We love gifts. Whether wedding gifts or gifts for any other special occasion, we love to receive them—even though they’re probably items that won’t last forever.

Our verse indicates that one day there will be a payday at the end of life’s road. If we have given our heart to Jesus, we will avoid sin’s wages. Christ offers us the gift of eternal life. He doesn’t force us to take it, but aren’t you grateful it is available? How thankful we should be for all the gifts and benefits we have received because of His love and mercy.

Sue Winchester
Missouri

PRAY TOGETHER: Ask God to take us out of our comfort zones and to each go out on a limb for Him; after all, that’s where the best fruit is.

Pray for TWG editor Sarah Fletcher as she participates in the Go10 walk today.