S - James 1:12 God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.
O - There will be tests and temptations throughout life, however, God will bless those that endure these and at the end of life they will receive the crown of life. The last phrase also mentions that we need to love Him, not just endure the tests and temptations to receive the crown of life.
A - I need to first of all be aware of these tests and temptations and then steer clear of them. By doing this I will be doing what God has commanded. However, if I stop there I am only doing half of what James is saying here. The other half and probably the more important half is that I love Him. I need and want to love God with everything that is in me. I will unashamed love God and wear this love on my sleeve for others to see.
P - Heavenly Father, I pray for your help and guidance today as I go through my day. Guide me through the tests and temptations that may come against me. I love you and want to show you and others through my thoughts, words, and actions each and every day. Bless my family and me today and keep my extended family near you and protected as well. To God be the glory!!!
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Monday, October 14, 2013
Thursday, October 10, 2013
Boldly Enter God's Presence - Hebrews 10
S - Hebrews 10:21 And since we have a great High Priest who rules over God’s house, 22 let us go right into the presence of God with sincere hearts fully trusting him. For our guilty consciences have been sprinkled with Christ’s blood to make us clean, and our bodies have been washed with pure water.
O - The writing has been explaining who the priests had offered sacrifices to God in the Old Testament and how only the High Priest could enter into the Most Holy Place, which was when the presence of God was at. However, since Jesus became the High Priest and made the ultimate sacrifice, we now can boldly go into the presence of God and fully trust Him.
A - God already knows my wants, needs, and desires and because of the sacrifice of Jesus, I can boldly go into God's presence and ask of Him what I need. More importantly though, I can just fellowship with Him and have a pure relationship with Him. This relationship should be the most important relationship in all of my life. I just need to remember that without Jesus, I wouldn't be able to have this relationship with God as God can not be in a relationship with a sinner. Thank you Jesus!
P - Heavenly Father I come to you today and spend time with you and bask in your goodness and your glory. I pray that you continue to pour out your love on me and my family. Help me to show your goodness and your love to my family so that they can see you through me. Bless our day today and I pray for protection over my family and especially over Christa as she is nearing delivery. I love you God!
O - The writing has been explaining who the priests had offered sacrifices to God in the Old Testament and how only the High Priest could enter into the Most Holy Place, which was when the presence of God was at. However, since Jesus became the High Priest and made the ultimate sacrifice, we now can boldly go into the presence of God and fully trust Him.
A - God already knows my wants, needs, and desires and because of the sacrifice of Jesus, I can boldly go into God's presence and ask of Him what I need. More importantly though, I can just fellowship with Him and have a pure relationship with Him. This relationship should be the most important relationship in all of my life. I just need to remember that without Jesus, I wouldn't be able to have this relationship with God as God can not be in a relationship with a sinner. Thank you Jesus!
P - Heavenly Father I come to you today and spend time with you and bask in your goodness and your glory. I pray that you continue to pour out your love on me and my family. Help me to show your goodness and your love to my family so that they can see you through me. Bless our day today and I pray for protection over my family and especially over Christa as she is nearing delivery. I love you God!
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