Daily Treasure

“And the Lord appeared unto Abram, and said, Unto thy seed will I give this land; and there builded he an altar unto the Lord, who appeared unto him” (Genesis 12:7).

Many times in the Old Testament you read of people who felt the need to build an altar after God had appeared to them. Abraham was no exception. After he received the promises of God, he built an altar. It was a place of praise, thanksgiving, and sweet communion. It was a place where, when he finished praying, there was no doubt he had truly been with God. He probably built several as he journeyed under God’s direction.

Whether you call it your “prayer closet” or a quiet place you can meet with God, you are building an altar. It is that special and private place that when you use it, you will feel you’ve been with Jesus.

Sue Winchester
Missouri

PRAY TOGETHER: Pray that God will nudge individuals and WAC groups to participate in BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE: 20/20/20, the WNAC National Project.

“And Abram departed, as the Lord had spoken unto him;…” (Genesis 12:4a).

In today’s scripture, we do not find excuses, questions, or doubts. The man of God “departed.” He may not have known what he was doing, but he had faith in the One who, for sure, knew what He was doing.

How often do we feel led of God and delay His blessings upon us because of a lack of faith? As Christians, we all have a purpose in life. It is to glorify God. He uses various means to show us that purpose. Sadly, many may be looking for a “burning bush,” a vision, or to hear a loud voice bellowing out from Heaven for signs of their calling. Don’t wait around for something dramatic to happen. God often uses everyday happenings and whispers His Will to us. Still yourself in His presence daily so you will be ready to do as Abraham–listen and obey.

Sue Winchester
Missouri

PRAY TOGETHER: Pray for parents and grandparents of children battling cancer.

“By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing whither he went” (Hebrews 11:8).

Abram was called out to serve much like today’s missionaries. He had to leave his “comfort zone” and go to another land. There was one catch. He was going to be traveling using the compass of God. Abram had no idea where he was going but was willing to let God lead. This was going to take sacrifice, obedience, and faith. He wouldn’t be traveling alone. He would have his father, wife, and nephew, Lot, with him. It was asking a lot from Abram to take on such responsibility. Abram chose to simply trust and obey God. Abram could have had questions about where, what kind of people would he be dealing with, and possibly not knowing their language. However, you don’t read of any of this hindering his departure to serve God.

God chose Abram for a special purpose. God still calls out those willing to go wherever He leads.

Sue Winchester
Missouri

PRAY TOGETHER: Pray for 2008 high school graduates. Ask God to direct their plans for the summer and for college in the fall.

“Say not ye, There are yet four months, and then cometh harvest? Behold, I say unto you, Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest” (John 4:35).

Have you said or heard it said; “We used to have so many women at our Auxiliary meetings?” There is not a reason why we can’t pack a fellowship hall with Godly women who want to serve the Lord through WAC work. If we see a juicy plump tomato on our vines will we walk on by and leave it? There are women in our churches who are ready to be picked for service in Women Active for Christ. Let us harvest each and every woman in our church for the service of our Lord through WAC.

LaCrecia McFaddin
Tennessee

PRAY TOGETHER: Pray as leaders meet in Charleston, WV, May 18-21, for final convention planning.

“But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall also reap sparingly and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully” (2 Corinthians 9:6).

In every church there are young women who need to be in our WAC groups. Unless they are invited, only a few will take the initiative to come to our meetings. We must sow seeds of love and encouragement to these young ladies and give them a genuine heartfelt welcome to be a part of Women Active for Christ. If we sow bountifully we shall reap bountifully.

Ladies let us plant with faith the Lord will bless us with a bountiful harvest.

LaCrecia McFaddin
Tennessee

PRAY TOGETHER: On this Armed Forces Day, let’s uphold our military men and women in prayer.

“And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed, it shall bruise his head and thou shalt bruise his heel” (Genesis 3:15).

This verse can be difficult to analyze so I will just attempt to share in a short space what I glean from this verse. The sin of Adam and Eve brought about the first promise of one who would come to redeem mankind from his sinful condition. We later in His Word know this was to be Jesus. Through the Seed of the one who Satan deceived in the Garden of Eden, Jesus was going to defeat Satan. With Christ’s victory over Satan, He would rescue us from the penalty of sin.

The first recorded promise of Christ’s first coming was fulfilled when, in spite of everything the devil tried to do to stop it, Christ was born. He lived, died, and, praise God, He arose! He conquered death, hell, and the grave to redeem us. He made a way to restore the bond of fellowship He always wanted to have with us.

In the New Testament, we read of His second coming. Be prepared. God always keeps His promises.

Sue Winchester
Missouri

PRAY TOGETHER: Pray for missionary/breast cancer survivor Becky Derby as she speaks at the Illinois state meeting tomorrow. Our prayers are being heard and answered.

“And the man said, The woman whom thou gavest to be with me, she gave me of the tree, and I did eat” (Genesis 3:12).

As a woman, I must defend Eve to some extent. Two wrongs still don’t make it right. Adam was quick to blame Eve. However, they were both at fault. Instead of Adam admitting he was wrong, he made it seem like it was all her doing. I don’t read she forced him to partake of the forbidden fruit.

Many times we find ourselves being like Adam. We sin and we look around for someone to blame. We must stop and look in the mirror and see our imperfections. More than likely, it will lead to repentance.

Sue Winchester
Missouri

PRAY TOGETHER: Illinois and West Virginia Women Active for Christ hold state meetings this weekend. Pray many will attend and hear God’s challenge.