The book of Leviticus was created to tell us that we worship God by the way we live as well as by celebrating His goodness and the theme to this book is the sanctity of God and Holiness in daily life. It was written 1445-1440 B.C. Leviticus was a basic holiness and survival guide for the Hebrew people who wandered through the wilderness. It was an instruction manual for the priests. It discussed everything from mildew to baldness to skin disease to sacrifices of holiness. These people were living the way Travellers or Gypsies do today. They wandered for forty years, camping the whole time. Dealing with everything from illness to removing the trash: everything was a big job that needed to be taken care of and during this time they were also trying to grow and maintain their faith in God and be righteous with Him. God introduced the concept of “clean and unclean``. He applied it to their lives. The book of Leviticus teaches house-keeping to faith-keeping.
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Exodus
Exodus was written in 1445-1440 B.C. And its purpose was to teach us that God breaks chains, and then draws us in by teaching us wise ways and how to worship properly. The theme to this book is deliverance, both physically and spiritually. Exodus is full of miracle, adventure, spectacular events and even special effects. This story is filled with bad guys –the Egyptians, mainly the Pharaoh, who refused to let the Hebrews go. The good guys are the Hebrews, led by Moses. After being enslaved by the Egyptians for generations, they were freed only to wander around in the desert or wilderness. After reading about their travels, you may not be surprised that they sometimes wished for the comforts on captivity. A sort of Stockholm-Syndrome, if you will. This book tells of the seas splitting in two, flood, and boulders becoming springs or fountains. Best of all Gods glory is finally revealed and visible to all.
Friday, July 22, 2011
Genesis
The book of Genesis was written about 1445-1400 B.C. and its purpose was to tell of a living Being – God- being the Source of all things. It tells of God wanting a personal relationship with each of us, His children, based on our trust (faith) in His promises. The overall theme of Genesis is the Beginning. It also speaks about genealogy, which you will find helpful to learn as it connects many of the OT people to the NT people. Genesis is a bottom-line, how it is, no fluff book. This book answers the question “where do we come from?” and Genesis answers “we come from God. He made us and wants to have a relationship with us”. Genesis is filled by many famous stories and people, from Adam and Eve to Noah and Abraham to Joseph. We read about the failures of these people and not just their successes as they formed the original cultures of the world. This book tells us that God loves us, in our entirety and that He uses us to have fellowship and use His name to create a better world.
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Messiah's sacrifice would bring reconciliation between man and God
Isa:53:5: But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.
Col:1:20: And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven.
1Pe:2:24: Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed.
As you can see Isaiah prophesized that there would be a messiah (Jesus) and he would come down and offer all of humanity salvation. That all we have to do is take it. In Col:1:20 the words are slightly different than those used by Isaiah, however the message is identical. This message is that, through the blood on the cross which Jesus shed for us, all things have been repaired and we may have salvation and enter into the kingdom of Heaven through faith. Isaiah somehow KNEW that the Lord Jesus would come as man and that He would be beaten and His blood would be shed so that we could experience the peace and unconditional love for eternity that was only possible through this belief.
Monday, July 18, 2011
Creation 5
Isa:45:8: Drop down, ye heavens, from above, and let the skies pour down righteousness: let the earth open, and let them bring forth salvation, and let righteousness spring up together; I the LORD have created it.
Isa:45:12: I have made the earth, and created man upon it: I, even my hands, have stretched out the heavens, and all their host have I commanded.
Being righteous isn’t a bad thing! In this context it means being RIGHT WITH THE LORD. Are you right with the Lord? When the Heavens and earth open up will you be taken in by the Lords salvation. Read the Word and become RIGHT with God.
· An excellent book on this subject is “The Force of Righteousness” by Kenneth Copeland. I was blessed enough to receive my copy at no cost.
Eze:28:15: Thou wast perfect in thy ways from the day that thou wast created, till iniquity was found in thee.
God didn’t create you or anyone else with imperfections. When you were created He saw that you were good and nothing God creates falters from that. Through time and external influences we waiver from this truth. God does not. He sits and He waits for each of His children to come home to their Father to ask for forgiveness and to accept His only begotten son, Jesus, as our saviour. Have you prayed for salvation and been born again?
· This is one of many pages that offers a prayer so you can experience salvation and be born again
Isa:45:12: I have made the earth, and created man upon it: I, even my hands, have stretched out the heavens, and all their host have I commanded.
Being righteous isn’t a bad thing! In this context it means being RIGHT WITH THE LORD. Are you right with the Lord? When the Heavens and earth open up will you be taken in by the Lords salvation. Read the Word and become RIGHT with God.
· An excellent book on this subject is “The Force of Righteousness” by Kenneth Copeland. I was blessed enough to receive my copy at no cost.
Eze:28:15: Thou wast perfect in thy ways from the day that thou wast created, till iniquity was found in thee.
God didn’t create you or anyone else with imperfections. When you were created He saw that you were good and nothing God creates falters from that. Through time and external influences we waiver from this truth. God does not. He sits and He waits for each of His children to come home to their Father to ask for forgiveness and to accept His only begotten son, Jesus, as our saviour. Have you prayed for salvation and been born again?
· This is one of many pages that offers a prayer so you can experience salvation and be born again
A Beautiful Poem I Fell Upon
http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/praise-for-creation-and-providence/
Praise for Creation and Providence
I sing the mighty power of God,
that made the mountains rise,
That spread the flowing seas abroad,
and built the lofty skies.
I sing the wisdom that ordained
the sun to rule the day;
The moon shines full at God's command,
and all the stars obey.
I sing the goodness of the Lord,
who filled the earth with food,
Who formed the creatures through the Word,
and then pronounced them good.
Lord, how Thy wonders are displayed,
wherever I turn my eye,
If I survey the ground I tread,
or gaze upon the sky.
There's not a plant or flower below,
but makes Thy glories known,
And clouds arise, and tempests blow,
by order from Thy throne;
While all that borrows life from Thee
is ever in Thy care;
And everywhere that we can be,
Thou, God art present there.
Create Date : Friday, January 03, 2003
Praise for Creation and Providence
I sing the mighty power of God,
that made the mountains rise,
That spread the flowing seas abroad,
and built the lofty skies.
I sing the wisdom that ordained
the sun to rule the day;
The moon shines full at God's command,
and all the stars obey.
I sing the goodness of the Lord,
who filled the earth with food,
Who formed the creatures through the Word,
and then pronounced them good.
Lord, how Thy wonders are displayed,
wherever I turn my eye,
If I survey the ground I tread,
or gaze upon the sky.
There's not a plant or flower below,
but makes Thy glories known,
And clouds arise, and tempests blow,
by order from Thy throne;
While all that borrows life from Thee
is ever in Thy care;
And everywhere that we can be,
Thou, God art present there.
Create Date : Friday, January 03, 2003
Friday, July 15, 2011
When you are Offered Salvation- Take It!
Joh:10:9: I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture.
Ac:2:21: And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved.
I feel these two passages are relevant for NWO today as we have many fires burning, many people and business are displaced because of the risks and many people are afraid of losing everything, especially money. To these people I say that the only seed you need to sow is the one in the Lord, He will provide for all of the children who ask of Him and who have faith in Him, that He can and will do what is necessary. This does not mean your houses or businesses will be saved, they are objects, but you will be saved, your heart and soul will be saved and you will live on in eternity through the Lord if you believe.
I am reminded of a short story I was taught when I was very young.
There was flood and everyone was told to evacuate and this one man said he did not need to leave that his God would save him. As the waters rose a boat came by and offered him a way out and he refused again citing that his Father would save him. The waters became higher. He had to move to his roof. While on the roof a helicopter came by and tried to rescue him. He once again cited that his God would rescue him. The flood waters rose and killed the man. When he got to the gates of heaven he asked the Lord, “why didn’t you save me?” and the Lord said “I sent evacuation teams, a boat and a helicopter and you refused!”
I think the moral of this story is that God doesn’t come down and literally pick you up and pluck you out of a bad situation. He sends people who do Gods work and risk their own lives in His name (whether they know it or not) and it is up to each of us to know the difference between Gods will and our own. This man was given ample opportunity to be saved and he chose to NOT see that it was all sent by God because he wanted a bigger sign! Those who have genuine faith and strength in their relationship with God would see His offers of safety and would take these opportunities because they would have faith in God and His will!
So, if you find yourself in a position where you need to do something because it is better safe than sorry, do it! Chances are it is God trying to send you the option of safety and when you refuse this you refuse the Lord. Our bodies are our God given vessels for our souls and we must do whatever possible to protect these vessels so that we can go and do Gods work, heart work.
Ac:2:21: And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved.
I feel these two passages are relevant for NWO today as we have many fires burning, many people and business are displaced because of the risks and many people are afraid of losing everything, especially money. To these people I say that the only seed you need to sow is the one in the Lord, He will provide for all of the children who ask of Him and who have faith in Him, that He can and will do what is necessary. This does not mean your houses or businesses will be saved, they are objects, but you will be saved, your heart and soul will be saved and you will live on in eternity through the Lord if you believe.
I am reminded of a short story I was taught when I was very young.
There was flood and everyone was told to evacuate and this one man said he did not need to leave that his God would save him. As the waters rose a boat came by and offered him a way out and he refused again citing that his Father would save him. The waters became higher. He had to move to his roof. While on the roof a helicopter came by and tried to rescue him. He once again cited that his God would rescue him. The flood waters rose and killed the man. When he got to the gates of heaven he asked the Lord, “why didn’t you save me?” and the Lord said “I sent evacuation teams, a boat and a helicopter and you refused!”
I think the moral of this story is that God doesn’t come down and literally pick you up and pluck you out of a bad situation. He sends people who do Gods work and risk their own lives in His name (whether they know it or not) and it is up to each of us to know the difference between Gods will and our own. This man was given ample opportunity to be saved and he chose to NOT see that it was all sent by God because he wanted a bigger sign! Those who have genuine faith and strength in their relationship with God would see His offers of safety and would take these opportunities because they would have faith in God and His will!
So, if you find yourself in a position where you need to do something because it is better safe than sorry, do it! Chances are it is God trying to send you the option of safety and when you refuse this you refuse the Lord. Our bodies are our God given vessels for our souls and we must do whatever possible to protect these vessels so that we can go and do Gods work, heart work.
Creation 4
Isa:45:7: I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the LORD do all these things.
The Lord created us with free will and we can use it to create good or bad. What do you find yourself doing? Are you passionate about something enough to die for it, if not then you may want to look to find that passion within you. Without it you also have no reason for living. Make every moment count and use every ticking second to praise the Lord for all that He has created!
The Lord created us with free will and we can use it to create good or bad. What do you find yourself doing? Are you passionate about something enough to die for it, if not then you may want to look to find that passion within you. Without it you also have no reason for living. Make every moment count and use every ticking second to praise the Lord for all that He has created!
Thursday, July 14, 2011
The Curse Lifted As the Sun Rose
As I sit here watching the sun rise from another night of insomnia I look through the trees and"I'm reminded of my own poem that holds the lines "I saw the sun rise as if it were my first and then I said goodbye to the light, knowing it was my last. Jesus painted the sky just for me and its a sight I no longer see". Only now that Jesus and I have a growing and bountiful relationship I see the miracle of the sunrise and insomnia no longer feels like a curse. How many can say they watched the sun in the day and the moon through the night and watched the lightening of the sky tomorrow. I am blessed!
Prayer for July 13
Dear Heavenly Father,
It took me until now to figure out what my prayer for today was because I was distracted by menial things when I should have been focusing that time and effort on my relationship with You. Finally, it hit me that You Lord have been working in me throughout the day teaching me a lesson in patience and not growing angry. You also taught me dear Lord that what I may think is important in the moment has no importance on the spiritual realm and for these things I am thankful Lord Jesus. I realized as I was sitting here singing "Amazing Grace" that this was Your plan for me today. You wanted me to not only sing Your praise but be conscious that I was doing so. Thank you Father God for the many lessons you have taught me through the years and the many that I will learn in my life. I will work harder at keeping my ears and eyes open to Your Word so that I can follow where you lead.
In Jesus name I pray -amen
It took me until now to figure out what my prayer for today was because I was distracted by menial things when I should have been focusing that time and effort on my relationship with You. Finally, it hit me that You Lord have been working in me throughout the day teaching me a lesson in patience and not growing angry. You also taught me dear Lord that what I may think is important in the moment has no importance on the spiritual realm and for these things I am thankful Lord Jesus. I realized as I was sitting here singing "Amazing Grace" that this was Your plan for me today. You wanted me to not only sing Your praise but be conscious that I was doing so. Thank you Father God for the many lessons you have taught me through the years and the many that I will learn in my life. I will work harder at keeping my ears and eyes open to Your Word so that I can follow where you lead.
In Jesus name I pray -amen
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Creation 3
Is: 41:20 That they may see, and know, and consider, and understand together, that the hand of the Lord hath done this, and the Holy One of Israel hath created it.
We must teach ourselves the Word of the Lord so that we can spread His teachings throughout our communities and families and even around the world. He wants us to ponder the Bible and He dares us to search for the answeres elsewhere. The truth is that the answers to life are all in the Biblical texts and that we never needed to look anywhere but to Him. Once we realize that we don't need to follow any path but His we are then able to completely accept His word and His works and live a life of abundance because of our unwavering faith.
Is: 43:7 Even every one that is called by my name: for I have created him for my glory, I have formed him; yea, I have made him.
God created us for His glory, for His enjoyment. So lets be thankful and give our Father reason to be proud of His creation. Ask yourself in a tough situtaion "what would Jesus do?" and then listen for your answer from the Lord and do it! You reap what you sow. Sow happiness and love and whatever it is you have given you will receive in return x100!
We must teach ourselves the Word of the Lord so that we can spread His teachings throughout our communities and families and even around the world. He wants us to ponder the Bible and He dares us to search for the answeres elsewhere. The truth is that the answers to life are all in the Biblical texts and that we never needed to look anywhere but to Him. Once we realize that we don't need to follow any path but His we are then able to completely accept His word and His works and live a life of abundance because of our unwavering faith.
Is: 43:7 Even every one that is called by my name: for I have created him for my glory, I have formed him; yea, I have made him.
God created us for His glory, for His enjoyment. So lets be thankful and give our Father reason to be proud of His creation. Ask yourself in a tough situtaion "what would Jesus do?" and then listen for your answer from the Lord and do it! You reap what you sow. Sow happiness and love and whatever it is you have given you will receive in return x100!
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Prayer for July 12
Luke 6:22-23 "Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall seperate you from their company, and shall reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man's sake. Rejoice ye in that day, and leap for joy: for, behold, your reward is great in heaven."
To completely understand this we must first realize that the word 'blessed' means you are empowered by the Almighty God himself.
Dear Heavenly Father,
Today I thank you for the many blessings You have given me. When I was persecuted you helped me rise, when I was scared you took my fears away and when evil tried to enter into my life Your Word stepped into my mouth and allowed me to say "no" to the ways of evil. Thank you for giving us Your only son so that He could take my sins so that I can enter into your kingdom of Heaven while here on earth and in the eternal life you have so graciously granted each of us who believe.
In Jesus name I pray - Amen
To completely understand this we must first realize that the word 'blessed' means you are empowered by the Almighty God himself.
Dear Heavenly Father,
Today I thank you for the many blessings You have given me. When I was persecuted you helped me rise, when I was scared you took my fears away and when evil tried to enter into my life Your Word stepped into my mouth and allowed me to say "no" to the ways of evil. Thank you for giving us Your only son so that He could take my sins so that I can enter into your kingdom of Heaven while here on earth and in the eternal life you have so graciously granted each of us who believe.
In Jesus name I pray - Amen
Creation 2
Psalms:102:18: This shall be written for the generation to come: and the people which shall be created shall praise the LORD.
All God really asks of us is for Praise. Praise in our words, praise in our actions, praise in our thoughts. He wants us to look at a flower and see a miracle, a grain of sand and see genuine beauty, He wants us to accept all that is before us, whether it be a scent, touch, vision, or sound, and send Him our PRAISES daily. One may argue “is a flower truly a blessing?” and someone may retort that without the flowers we would have no bees and with no bees no honey. EVERY living thing or inanimate object has its purpose here on earth because it is a creation of Gods and when he looked down on this creation He “saw that it was good”!!
Monday, July 11, 2011
Creation
Ge:1:21: And God created great whales, and every living creature that moveth, which the waters brought forth abundantly, after their kind, and every winged fowl after his kind: and God saw that it was good.
The story of “Creation” is known by almost everyone starting with young children. As we all grow we begin to lose faith in this story because we look and think ‘How could anyone create the entire universe in 6 days?’. The story of “Creation” alone is a testament to your own faith because if you cannot trust in the Word of God and His capability then you will not have the strength in your faith to obtain the bountiful blessings he holds out for us to grab each day. Almost all of us were raised believing in Santa Clause, the Tooth Fairy, the Easter Bunny, etc and as we aged we began to have doubts in these things. Yet it is this belief in things that really don’t exist that causes our faith system to waiver in the first place. Had we never believed in something like Santa and then had him taken away as we find out he is a myth or a lie we wouldn’t have begun the moral quest of doubting our own faith system in our one and only Lord and Saviour.
The story of “Creation” is known by almost everyone starting with young children. As we all grow we begin to lose faith in this story because we look and think ‘How could anyone create the entire universe in 6 days?’. The story of “Creation” alone is a testament to your own faith because if you cannot trust in the Word of God and His capability then you will not have the strength in your faith to obtain the bountiful blessings he holds out for us to grab each day. Almost all of us were raised believing in Santa Clause, the Tooth Fairy, the Easter Bunny, etc and as we aged we began to have doubts in these things. Yet it is this belief in things that really don’t exist that causes our faith system to waiver in the first place. Had we never believed in something like Santa and then had him taken away as we find out he is a myth or a lie we wouldn’t have begun the moral quest of doubting our own faith system in our one and only Lord and Saviour.
Todays Prayer
Heavenly Father,
Today I give you thanks for my health, for my family and for my friends. I thank you for giving me the opportunity to get better acquainted with certain people who I have always known but never had a relationship with. I ask you Father God to please allow those in a position of power to see the truth for what it is and not for what man would hope it to be. Give each of your children the strength to carry on through tomorrow and everyday thereafter. You Father have worked many miracles in our lives and I have faith that you will also get us through the hard times that continue to fall upon each of us as we grow and struggle and change. Allow us to hear you whispering our names and to give us the courage to follow You Lord wherever it is you lead. "For the night is deep and dark and I will not be afraid". In Jesus name I pray- Amen
Today I give you thanks for my health, for my family and for my friends. I thank you for giving me the opportunity to get better acquainted with certain people who I have always known but never had a relationship with. I ask you Father God to please allow those in a position of power to see the truth for what it is and not for what man would hope it to be. Give each of your children the strength to carry on through tomorrow and everyday thereafter. You Father have worked many miracles in our lives and I have faith that you will also get us through the hard times that continue to fall upon each of us as we grow and struggle and change. Allow us to hear you whispering our names and to give us the courage to follow You Lord wherever it is you lead. "For the night is deep and dark and I will not be afraid". In Jesus name I pray- Amen
Sunday, July 10, 2011
Healing Through Christ Jesus
Isa:53:5: But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.
1Pe:2:24: Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed.
When I first started studying the Bible or the "Word" the words "by His stripes I am healed" were among the first things I learned. I prayed on that daily and although I do still struggle I know that the Lord has bore my sins and that because of His sacrifice I am saved. Faith is a miraculous thing and Kenneth Copeland Ministries allowed me to read and learn the Word through daily devotionals and their TV show Believers Voice of Victory. Check them out and request a monthly magazine which contains many testimonies of Gods works in everyday life through ALL who believe! http://www.kcmcanada.ca/ You can also watch the BVOV broadcast online.
Don't forget to count your blessings each and every day. On the days you don't feel blessed look around and pick at least three things you are grateful for. Gods gifts aren't always obvious until we look but I assure you, they are there!
1Pe:2:24: Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed.
When I first started studying the Bible or the "Word" the words "by His stripes I am healed" were among the first things I learned. I prayed on that daily and although I do still struggle I know that the Lord has bore my sins and that because of His sacrifice I am saved. Faith is a miraculous thing and Kenneth Copeland Ministries allowed me to read and learn the Word through daily devotionals and their TV show Believers Voice of Victory. Check them out and request a monthly magazine which contains many testimonies of Gods works in everyday life through ALL who believe! http://www.kcmcanada.ca/ You can also watch the BVOV broadcast online.
Don't forget to count your blessings each and every day. On the days you don't feel blessed look around and pick at least three things you are grateful for. Gods gifts aren't always obvious until we look but I assure you, they are there!
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