Word for Today
Ephesians 6:10-18
10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17 Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. 18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.
Friday, July 31, 2009
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Word for Today
1 Corinthians 12: 13
By means of His one Spirit, we all said good-bye to our partial and piecemeal lives. We each used to independently call our own shots, but then we entered into a large and integrated life in which He has the final say in everything. (This is what we proclaimed in word and action when we were baptized.) Each of us is now a part of His resurrection body, refreshed and sustained at one fountain--His Spirit--where we all come to drink. The old labels we once used to identify ourselves--labels like Jew or Greek, slave or free--are no longer useful. We need something larger, more comprehensive. (The Message)
1 Corinthians 12: 13
By means of His one Spirit, we all said good-bye to our partial and piecemeal lives. We each used to independently call our own shots, but then we entered into a large and integrated life in which He has the final say in everything. (This is what we proclaimed in word and action when we were baptized.) Each of us is now a part of His resurrection body, refreshed and sustained at one fountain--His Spirit--where we all come to drink. The old labels we once used to identify ourselves--labels like Jew or Greek, slave or free--are no longer useful. We need something larger, more comprehensive. (The Message)
Monday, July 27, 2009
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Word for Today
Expansion
One of the warriors of old made this statement: "The purpose of war is victory, and the purpose of victory is occupation." In the Kingdom, we add one more step to the process: The purpose of occupation is expansion.
The Lord would not give the Promised Land to Israel all at once because they did not have the ability to occupy all of the territory. By only giving them the amount of land they could occupy, He positioned them for expansion. Expansion is vital to advancing the Kingdom of Heaven. The man who was given the one talent and buried it simply occupied and protected that accomplishment but suffered tremendously because he did not take what he had and position it for increase (Matthew 25:15-28).
It's important that we view life with the perspective of expansion and forward motion. When we think this way, we are positioning ourselves for increase and promotion. It's not healthy to simply find a place you want to stay in and occupy. The moment you have found a leveling-off place is the moment you begin backsliding.
When your passion begins to decline, you already start to die. You were born to burn. Elisha came to the king and said, "Please strike the ground with these arrows." And he struck the ground three times. The prophet became furious at the king and said, "If only you had struck the ground five or six times you would have annihilated the enemy, but now you're only going to have three temporary victories." Because the king did not live out of passion, he couldn't carry the anointing that God wanted to give him, and it cost the nation. When leaders don't have passion, it costs everyone who follows.
Passion and the anointing run in parallel courses. A person with passion will take risks. Everything you want in the realm of the Kingdom is found through this veil of difficulty by stepping into the realm of inconvenience. You don't get it by coasting on yesterday's breakthrough. You were born for expansion.
Bill Johnson
Expansion
One of the warriors of old made this statement: "The purpose of war is victory, and the purpose of victory is occupation." In the Kingdom, we add one more step to the process: The purpose of occupation is expansion.
The Lord would not give the Promised Land to Israel all at once because they did not have the ability to occupy all of the territory. By only giving them the amount of land they could occupy, He positioned them for expansion. Expansion is vital to advancing the Kingdom of Heaven. The man who was given the one talent and buried it simply occupied and protected that accomplishment but suffered tremendously because he did not take what he had and position it for increase (Matthew 25:15-28).
It's important that we view life with the perspective of expansion and forward motion. When we think this way, we are positioning ourselves for increase and promotion. It's not healthy to simply find a place you want to stay in and occupy. The moment you have found a leveling-off place is the moment you begin backsliding.
When your passion begins to decline, you already start to die. You were born to burn. Elisha came to the king and said, "Please strike the ground with these arrows." And he struck the ground three times. The prophet became furious at the king and said, "If only you had struck the ground five or six times you would have annihilated the enemy, but now you're only going to have three temporary victories." Because the king did not live out of passion, he couldn't carry the anointing that God wanted to give him, and it cost the nation. When leaders don't have passion, it costs everyone who follows.
Passion and the anointing run in parallel courses. A person with passion will take risks. Everything you want in the realm of the Kingdom is found through this veil of difficulty by stepping into the realm of inconvenience. You don't get it by coasting on yesterday's breakthrough. You were born for expansion.
Bill Johnson
Friday, July 24, 2009
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Word for Today
I was given this at a conference back in the early '80s and have written it on the
front flap of every new Bible I have gotten since then. These really will change you.
Five Prayers That Will Change Your Life:
1. "O, God, slay me."
2. "Cleanse me by Your blood."
3. "Fill me with Your Holy Spirit."
4. "Lead me today."
5. "Use me."
Pray these daily. They will change your life.
I was given this at a conference back in the early '80s and have written it on the
front flap of every new Bible I have gotten since then. These really will change you.
Five Prayers That Will Change Your Life:
1. "O, God, slay me."
2. "Cleanse me by Your blood."
3. "Fill me with Your Holy Spirit."
4. "Lead me today."
5. "Use me."
Pray these daily. They will change your life.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Word for Today
"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing." (Edmund Burke)
I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you. Luke 10:19
Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good. Rom 12:21 KJV
We are not of this world but we are in this world and we do have an obligation to steward it well.
"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing." (Edmund Burke)
I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you. Luke 10:19
Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good. Rom 12:21 KJV
We are not of this world but we are in this world and we do have an obligation to steward it well.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Monday, July 20, 2009
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Friday, July 17, 2009
Word for Today
Ordering your day requires the ability to prioritize. It requires the ability to discern what is distracting busywork and what is Kingdom business. Effective time management requires getting God's heart on what is worth "investing" time in versus what we should not be "spending" or even "wasting" time on. As with any financial investment, you must ask what kind of return your time investments are yielding. Time "spent" is a cost—and you must be mindful of the benefit you are exchanging for the cost you are incurring.
Cindy Trimm
Ordering your day requires the ability to prioritize. It requires the ability to discern what is distracting busywork and what is Kingdom business. Effective time management requires getting God's heart on what is worth "investing" time in versus what we should not be "spending" or even "wasting" time on. As with any financial investment, you must ask what kind of return your time investments are yielding. Time "spent" is a cost—and you must be mindful of the benefit you are exchanging for the cost you are incurring.
Cindy Trimm
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Word for Today
Hebrews 10:36 says, "For you have need of endurance, so that after you have done the will of God, you may receive the promise."
Endurance is the key to receiving the promise. So often we "jump ship" when things get hard. We often criticize what we don't understand and make rash decisions that further delay the work in our lives. God is after something in us. He wants to perfect our character and walk with Him so our walk will not be shaken when the winds and waves hit our house.
Endurance produces proven character and proven character is moral and ethical strength that is noticed by others. It is a mind-and heart-resolve that will not yield to wrongdoing even when no one is looking. It is a built-in attribute that defines us; and proven character is a life stone that attracts God's favor and anointing. This attribute produces hope that does not disappoint.
Cindy McGill
Hebrews 10:36 says, "For you have need of endurance, so that after you have done the will of God, you may receive the promise."
Endurance is the key to receiving the promise. So often we "jump ship" when things get hard. We often criticize what we don't understand and make rash decisions that further delay the work in our lives. God is after something in us. He wants to perfect our character and walk with Him so our walk will not be shaken when the winds and waves hit our house.
Endurance produces proven character and proven character is moral and ethical strength that is noticed by others. It is a mind-and heart-resolve that will not yield to wrongdoing even when no one is looking. It is a built-in attribute that defines us; and proven character is a life stone that attracts God's favor and anointing. This attribute produces hope that does not disappoint.
Cindy McGill
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Word for Today
What? Me, worry? No!
As Believers, we have the Spirit of God within us. We have full access to His divine wisdom.
"But when He, the Spirit of Truth (the truth-giving Spirit) comes, He will guide you into all the Truth (the whole, full Truth). For He will not speak His own message (on His own authority); but He will tell whatever He hears (from the Father; He will give the message that has been given to Him), and He will announce and declare to you the things that are to come (that will happen in the future)."—John 16:13 (Amplified Bible)
God's promises: the Spirit of truth will guide us and show us things to come.
What? Me, worry? No!
As Believers, we have the Spirit of God within us. We have full access to His divine wisdom.
"But when He, the Spirit of Truth (the truth-giving Spirit) comes, He will guide you into all the Truth (the whole, full Truth). For He will not speak His own message (on His own authority); but He will tell whatever He hears (from the Father; He will give the message that has been given to Him), and He will announce and declare to you the things that are to come (that will happen in the future)."—John 16:13 (Amplified Bible)
God's promises: the Spirit of truth will guide us and show us things to come.
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Monday, July 13, 2009
Word for Today
“I say unto you that I want a Bride that is full of passion, full of power and full of purpose, full of the planning of My Spirit, and I want a Bride that will plant what I have purposed her to do. For I am looking for one that will tear up every plan that man would have and that will seek My Holy Spirit for direction and will dwell in the presence of My Spirit for council, and dwell in the presence of My Spirit for fellowship and dwell in the presence of My Spirit for renewal and revival,” says the Lord.
Eileen Fisher
“I say unto you that I want a Bride that is full of passion, full of power and full of purpose, full of the planning of My Spirit, and I want a Bride that will plant what I have purposed her to do. For I am looking for one that will tear up every plan that man would have and that will seek My Holy Spirit for direction and will dwell in the presence of My Spirit for council, and dwell in the presence of My Spirit for fellowship and dwell in the presence of My Spirit for renewal and revival,” says the Lord.
Eileen Fisher
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Friday, July 10, 2009
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Word for Today
We are called as fishers of men.
Mark 1:16-20; Matthew 4:18-22; Luke 5:1-11
On one occasion, while the crowd was pressing in on Him to hear the word of God, He was standing by the Sea of Galilee. 2 He saw two boats by the lake, but the fishermen had gone out of them and were washing their nets. 3 Getting into Simon’s boat, He asked him to put out a little from the land. Setting down He taught the people from the boat. 4 When He had finished speaking, He said to Simon, "Put out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch." 5 Simon answered, "Master, we toiled all night and took nothing! But at your word I will let down the nets." 6 When they had done this, they caught a large number of fish, and their nets were breaking. 7 They called to their partners in the other boat to come and help them. They came and filled both the boats, so that they began to sink. 8 When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus' feet, saying, "Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord." 9 For he and all who were with him were astonished at the catch of fish that they had taken, 10 and so were James and John, sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. Jesus said to Simon, "Do not be afraid; from now on you will be catching men." 11 When they had brought their boats to land, they left everything and followed Him.
We are called as fishers of men.
Mark 1:16-20; Matthew 4:18-22; Luke 5:1-11
On one occasion, while the crowd was pressing in on Him to hear the word of God, He was standing by the Sea of Galilee. 2 He saw two boats by the lake, but the fishermen had gone out of them and were washing their nets. 3 Getting into Simon’s boat, He asked him to put out a little from the land. Setting down He taught the people from the boat. 4 When He had finished speaking, He said to Simon, "Put out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch." 5 Simon answered, "Master, we toiled all night and took nothing! But at your word I will let down the nets." 6 When they had done this, they caught a large number of fish, and their nets were breaking. 7 They called to their partners in the other boat to come and help them. They came and filled both the boats, so that they began to sink. 8 When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus' feet, saying, "Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord." 9 For he and all who were with him were astonished at the catch of fish that they had taken, 10 and so were James and John, sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. Jesus said to Simon, "Do not be afraid; from now on you will be catching men." 11 When they had brought their boats to land, they left everything and followed Him.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Word for Today
"My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing."—James 1:2-5
Find your faith made pure as gold in this season and allow God to draw you into His heart like never before! His plans for you are good!
John Belt
"My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing."—James 1:2-5
Find your faith made pure as gold in this season and allow God to draw you into His heart like never before! His plans for you are good!
John Belt
Monday, July 6, 2009
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Friday, July 3, 2009
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Word for Today
"The Lord will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace and remain at rest."—Exodus 14:14
This is our weapon of warfare...INTIMACY! The Lord will fight for us as we are kept in His peace and rest (in stillness and quietness). So, allow the Lord to take you to where the green meadows and still waters are and watch His deliverance win the war for you. Keep your eyes on Him and off of the flames.
Kathi Pelton
"The Lord will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace and remain at rest."—Exodus 14:14
This is our weapon of warfare...INTIMACY! The Lord will fight for us as we are kept in His peace and rest (in stillness and quietness). So, allow the Lord to take you to where the green meadows and still waters are and watch His deliverance win the war for you. Keep your eyes on Him and off of the flames.
Kathi Pelton
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Word for Today
God’s Presence
God is calling us into His presence for the purpose of friendship. When Moses encountered the Lord in Exodus 33:11, it says that God spoke with him face to face, like a man speaks to his friend. It's possible to know God intimately like Moses did, and speak to Him face to face. The choice is ours; how will we respond to the call of God to come higher? Shall we sit idle and turn a deaf ear to the Lord? Or rather, like Moses, shall we rise up and climb higher into new realms of His Glory?
God’s Presence
God is calling us into His presence for the purpose of friendship. When Moses encountered the Lord in Exodus 33:11, it says that God spoke with him face to face, like a man speaks to his friend. It's possible to know God intimately like Moses did, and speak to Him face to face. The choice is ours; how will we respond to the call of God to come higher? Shall we sit idle and turn a deaf ear to the Lord? Or rather, like Moses, shall we rise up and climb higher into new realms of His Glory?
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