Daily Devotional Friday 4-27-07

Posted on April 27, 2007 by Treasure

Remember!

The April 15th Sunday school lesson from Scholar had beautiful language in the message Moses was to deliver to the children of Israel in Exodus 19.

Verse 3 in particular: “Ye have seen what I did unto the Egyptians…”

God was again saying to remember the miracles, the protection, and the deliverance! Then verse 3b: “…and how I bare you on eagles’ wings, and brought you unto Myself.”

Through every circumstance, through every trial, through every struggle, through it all—He does for us what He did for them. He bares us on eagles’ wings—high, lifted up, where there is expanse and perspective and wonder and beauty. The Israelites did not “feel or even think” that they were in the realm of expanse, perspective, wonder or surely not beauty, but GOD says He was bearing them on eagles’ wings.

Then out of Daily Light on the Daily Path April 16th this morning were similar thoughts about remembering:

This is often how we feel about out health, schedule overload, finances, addictions, over-eating/overweightness (From Psalm 69:2 and Lamentations 3:54)—“I sink in deep mire and where there is no standing; I have come into deep waters where the floods overflow me. The waters flowed over my head”

And then our minds get into a gear of wondering about God’s goodness, His understanding, His activity on our behalf. “Will the Lord cast off forever? And will He be favorable no more? Has His mercy ceased forever? Has His promised failed forevermore? Has God forgotten to be gracious? Has He in anger shut up His tender mercies?” (Psalm 77:7-11).

God then sends “GRACE” and “TRUTH” TO THE RESCUE (from Psalm 77)—“And I said, ‘This is my anguish; but

1. I will remember the years of the right hand of the Most High.’

2. I will remember the works of the Lord;

3. surely I will remember Your wonders of old.”

4. “I would have lost heart, unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.” (Ps. 27:13)

In the traumas of our days, sometimes we need to stop and remember.

Psalm 103:2 “Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits!”

Rebecca Pugh

Tennessee

PRAYER CORNER

Have you thought about sending a TWG subscription to a family member or friend? Pray about it.

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Daily Devotional Thursday 4-26-07

Posted on April 26, 2007 by Treasure

Exodus 19:12-13

“Take heed to yourselves that you …not…touch the border of it…whosoever toucheth the mount shall be surely put to death: There shall not an hand touch it…”

Boundaries were set for God’s people to NOT TOUCH that which was holy or set apart and specially designated by God—in this verse even the mountain where God would meet with Moses. That which was of God was separated [i.e. Holy of Holies], holy, distinct, set apart. (Numbers 4:15–“they shall not touch any holy thing, lest they die”)

FAST FORWARD 1500 YEARS……………………………

Hebrews 1:1-3 “God has in these last days spoken unto us by His Son—Who being the brightness of His glory, and the express image of His person, and upholding all things by the word of His power”

Jesus…

He changed the whole arrangement—

Mary wrapped Him in swaddling clothes (Lk. 2:7)

Crowds touched Him and were healed (Mk. 3:10, Mt. 14:36)

The sinner woman anointed Jesus’ head and feet (Mk. 14:3-9;Lk. 7:38)

The woman with an issue of blood touched Jesus and was healed (Lk. 8:43-48, Mk. 5:24-34)

The children crowded and touched Jesus (Mk. 10;13, Lk 18:15)

The Disciples touched him after the resurrection (Lk. 24:39, Jn. 20:19-20)

Thomas was able to give a special touch (Jn 20:24-28)

A blind man touched him in Mk. 8:22

FAST FORWARD 2000 YEARS…………………………

Romans 5:1-2 therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: by whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.

Hebrew 4:14 Seeing that we have …Jesus the Son of God…

16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.

Rebecca Pugh

Tennessee

PRAYER CORNER

Both IM and HM missionaries struggle with deficit accounts. Let’s ask God what we can do to help erase deficits.

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Daily Devotional Wednesday 4-25-07

Posted on April 25, 2007 by Treasure

Our Babies

I Corinthians 3:2 “I have fed you with milk, and not with meat; for hither to ye were not able to bear it, neither yet now are ye able.”

Our family has been blessed with a new grandchild. We now have three granddaughters and three grandsons. The oldest is 13 and the youngest is 2 months old. I was caring for the baby the other day, and as I fed him I ran my fingers over his soft little head. I couldn’t help but to think how helpless he is and how much he depends on the help of the mature adults around him to keep him safe and healthy. His little life is in our hands.

These concepts are so very true with baby Christians. We need to care for them and help them grow into mature adult Christians. They are subject to Satan because he is a real danger to these babes in Christ. Christian women are the perfect helpers and mentors to these Christian babes. We have the greatest mental and emotional abilities to nurture, protect, guide and teach. Today would be a perfect time to take a new or struggling Christian under your wing.

LaCrecia McFaddin

Tennessee

PRAYER CORNER

College students will soon be studying for exams. A prayer and a box/bag of snacks would certainly help.

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Daily Devotional Tuesday 4-24-07

Posted on April 24, 2007 by Treasure

Ah Chooo

Proverbs 17:22 “A merry heart doeth good like a medicine; but a broken spirit drieth the bones.”

This has been a really bad season for allergies. Everyone I know is sneezing. I went to the pharmacy the other day to get my husband something for his allergies, and most of these medications were sold out.

We have a medicine for our spiritual ails; it’s a merry heart. Our prescription? Make a list of all the things the Lord has done for us. We soon will be happy over the wonderful gifts we have through Jesus Christ. Our merry heart will work like a medicine in our lives.

LaCrecia McFaddin

Tennessee

PRAYER CORNER

Today is an excellent occasion just to praise God.

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Daily Devotional Monday 2-23-07

Posted on April 23, 2007 by Treasure

United We Stand, Divided We Fall

Psalm 133:1 “Behold how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity.”

“United we stand, divided we fall” has been used in speeches and songs. It is the Kentucky state motto. According to the Internet encyclopedia, this exact saying is credited to Aesop, a Greek slave and the author of fables. Christ Himself said, “…Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand” (Matthew 12:25).

When Christians unite together, God’s work will get done. If we would only love each other like He loves us. This requires resolve and commitment because loving is a lifelong responsibility. We do not ever want to see Christians fall—whether one, a group or all. Let’s think about the ways we can live in unity with our brothers and sisters in Christ as good and pleasant children of God.

LaCrecia McFaddin

Tennessee

PRAYER CORNER

FWB International Missions board meeting begins today. Please pray as members make important decisions affecting our missionaries.

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Daily Devotional Sunday 4-22-07

Posted on April 22, 2007 by Treasure

Forgiveness

Matthew 6:14 “For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.”

Forgiveness is a positive attitude toward the offense instead of a negative response toward the offender. It is so hard to ask forgiveness, but it is necessary for our forgiveness. The account of Joseph forgiving his brothers is beautiful, and the passage of Jesus on the cross forgiving those who were responsible for His death is amazing. When we bow in humble prayer and ask Him to forgive us, this is true compassion. Throughout the Bible we find examples that will help us know how to forgive and how to ask for forgiveness. Let us forgive as Christ forgives us.

LaCrecia McFaddin

Tennessee

PRAYER CORNER

Today let’s pray for our pastors and Sunday school teachers.

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Daily Devotional Saturday 4-21-07

Posted on April 21, 2007 by Treasure

Ice Skating

Ecclesiastes 9:10a “Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might…”

This past weekend we went to the mountains and ended up at Ober-Gatlinburg. My husband and I sat and watched the ice skaters. We noted quite a range in their ability. A young lady in a pink sweater was very good. She glided smoothly over the ice making quick turns in the air, always landing with ease and grace. There also was a young lady who never took her hands off of the rails, scooting around the rink, holding on to her friend and the rails. All the other skaters were in the middle of skill level range. But the skater I really noticed and loved was a 10 year old, blonde headed boy in jeans and a grey sweat jacket. He had the biggest smile on his face, and there was no mistake. He was having the time of his life. His dedication impressed me. He skated the entire time and didn’t let anything stop him. Falling, getting up, and falling again. If someone accidentally skated into him he kept on smiling, got back up on his skates and went on his way. He was so delightful.

Oh how wonderful to live our Christian life like this. Generally, the first thing we do is lose our smile and then our luster as happy, dedicated Christians. Today let’s purpose to keep our enthusiasm in living and working for the Lord. When we get knocked down (and occasionally we will), let’s smile, get back up and skate away.

LaCrecia McFaddin

Tennessee

PRAYER CORNER

Young women are crucial to our WAS program. Pray more will join.

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