A few weeks ago, I wrote a devotion that was entitled, “Regarding Your Marriage’ that spoke directly to the husbands. Its primary focus was on telling men to love their wives unconditionally and to be prepared to sacrifice to insure that in all things, Christ would be honored…..
Ladies, now it’s your turn…..
Yesterday, while listening to a speaker on Focus on the Family talk about his new book that deals with the broken and battered soul/psyche of today’s male, I realized how thankful I am that I did not fit that category. You see he believes, and studies show, that men in America, as well as around the world, have often been emasculated by the culture that now says there is no difference in the male and female…all are equal in the sight of the intellectual elite. But, that’s not what God’s word says. In the very beginnings of Genesis, scripture says, “And the rib that the Lord God had taken from the man he made into a woman and brought her to the man. Then the man said, “This is at last bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called Woman because she was taken out of Man.” Therefore, a man shall leave his father and mother and hold fast to his wife …and they shall become one flesh.”
A woman is taken out of man, created as a helpmate …the crown of man’s glory as cited in Proverbs12:4, “An excellent wife is the crown of her husband, but she who brings shame is like rottenness in his bones.” Surely, if a man is to have a crown, then he should be treated, loved and respected as the “king of his castle” and the ruler of his home….but, in how many homes does this really take place?
God has ordained the man to be the head of the house, but too often that position has been relinquished or even worse, wrestled away….and that’s where we begin to see the demise of the family unit as divorce, abandoned children and often, spousal and child abuse begin to occur. Too often a disrespected husband will lash out and try to regain control, power and respect; unfortunately, he will go about it in the wrong way and that only makes life in the home worse.
Today, what’s the climate in your home with regard to respect and admiration for the head of your family…..does he know that in your eyes, he can do no wrong; but if he should, he will still find that there is love, support, compassion, forgiveness and understanding? Is his crown secure as the “king” of your family or is there a constant battle of wills that keeps your home in perpetual turmoil? Does he identify with Proverbs 31:10-12 that asks, “An excellent wife who can find? She is far more precious than jewels. The heart of her husband trusts in her and he will have no lack of gain. She does him good and not harm, all the days of her life.”
Are you treating the man that God has ordained as your spouse with the love and respect that is due him.... or with the love and respect that you feel he has earned? God tells you to love and submit to your husband…. for he is to love you as Christ loves His church.
If things have been somewhat amiss in your family setting, try this…love your husband unconditionally and treat him as you would royalty….for in this act of submission, your husband will see the Savior’s love shining through in all you do and he will know that he is blessed with one of the rarest and most priceless gems in the world….A GODLY WIFE!
Loving my gem….forever and a day,
WPQ
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY…By Maya Angelou
A women’s heart should be so hidden in Christ
that a man should have
to seek Him first to find her.
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Monday, September 8, 2008
To Be Known....?
Knowing and being known….it is on of the great conundrums of our lives. We seek anonymity when the risks are too high, yet long for the spotlight so we can “strut our stuff.” We shrink from responsibility when the costs are more than we deem appropriate, yet we long to hear the roar of the crowd when we have often accomplished little at all.
This ebb and flow of life’s battle for recognition is fought everyday in the life of Christians, especially here in America. It was not that many years ago (even in my lifetime) when Christians were revered for who they were and the stances they took in adhering to their faith. Unfortunately, those days are long gone ….except for our memories. We no longer command or demand the respect that is due the faithful discipleship that our Lord requires. We hide in great numbers in the secular marketplace, often afraid that our faith will be called into question and we will have to “put up or shut up.” We are called Christians, but in the court of public opinion, there is often not enough evidence of who we are in Christ to even infer that we belong to Him.
Scripture says, “Now, little children, abide in Him, so when He appears, we may have confidence and not shrink from him in shame at His coming” 1John 2:28. John continues in chapter 3 by saying, “See what kind of love the Father has given to us that we may be called children of God; and so we are. Beloved, we are God’s children now and what we will be has not yet appeared; but we know that when He appears, WE SHALL BE LIKE HIM….because we shall see Him as he is.” 1 John 3: 1a & 2
I don’t know about you, but I long to be like Jesus…to see Him as He is and to walk in His footprints, to model my life to be in constant communion with the Father and to know that my will is His will. I long for the spotlight that reflects the glory of the Son. I want to seek out the lost and tell them that I am a child of God and let them know there’s still room in the family for more….God’s door is ALWAYS open to a repentant heart.
But most of all….I want God to be pleased that I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ….for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes and is called to stand up and to stand out for Christ.
Are you known by the company you keep…….JESUS CHRIST, INCORPORATED.
If so, pick up you name badge at the office and I’ll see you on the job!
God’s recruitment director,
WPQ
Today’s thought is a poem entitled:
Christians
By Maya Angelou
When I say..."I am a Christian"
I'm not shouting "I'm clean livin'."
I'm whispering "I was lost,
Now I'm found and forgiven."
When I say..."I am a Christian"
I don't speak of this with pride.
I'm confessing that I stumble
and need Christ to be my guide.
When I say..."I am a Christian"
I'm not trying to be strong.
I'm professing that I'm weak
And need His strength to carry on.
When I say..."I am a Christian"
I'm not bragging of success.
I'm admitting I have failed
And need God to clean my mess.
When I say..."I am a Christian"
I'm not claiming to be perfect,
My flaws are far too visible
But, God believes I am worth it.
When I say..."I am a Christian"
I still feel the sting of pain.
I have my share of heartaches
So I call upon His name.
When I say..."I am a Christian"
I'm not holier than thou,
I'm just a simple sinner
Who received God's good grace, somehow!
This ebb and flow of life’s battle for recognition is fought everyday in the life of Christians, especially here in America. It was not that many years ago (even in my lifetime) when Christians were revered for who they were and the stances they took in adhering to their faith. Unfortunately, those days are long gone ….except for our memories. We no longer command or demand the respect that is due the faithful discipleship that our Lord requires. We hide in great numbers in the secular marketplace, often afraid that our faith will be called into question and we will have to “put up or shut up.” We are called Christians, but in the court of public opinion, there is often not enough evidence of who we are in Christ to even infer that we belong to Him.
Scripture says, “Now, little children, abide in Him, so when He appears, we may have confidence and not shrink from him in shame at His coming” 1John 2:28. John continues in chapter 3 by saying, “See what kind of love the Father has given to us that we may be called children of God; and so we are. Beloved, we are God’s children now and what we will be has not yet appeared; but we know that when He appears, WE SHALL BE LIKE HIM….because we shall see Him as he is.” 1 John 3: 1a & 2
I don’t know about you, but I long to be like Jesus…to see Him as He is and to walk in His footprints, to model my life to be in constant communion with the Father and to know that my will is His will. I long for the spotlight that reflects the glory of the Son. I want to seek out the lost and tell them that I am a child of God and let them know there’s still room in the family for more….God’s door is ALWAYS open to a repentant heart.
But most of all….I want God to be pleased that I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ….for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes and is called to stand up and to stand out for Christ.
Are you known by the company you keep…….JESUS CHRIST, INCORPORATED.
If so, pick up you name badge at the office and I’ll see you on the job!
God’s recruitment director,
WPQ
Today’s thought is a poem entitled:
Christians
By Maya Angelou
When I say..."I am a Christian"
I'm not shouting "I'm clean livin'."
I'm whispering "I was lost,
Now I'm found and forgiven."
When I say..."I am a Christian"
I don't speak of this with pride.
I'm confessing that I stumble
and need Christ to be my guide.
When I say..."I am a Christian"
I'm not trying to be strong.
I'm professing that I'm weak
And need His strength to carry on.
When I say..."I am a Christian"
I'm not bragging of success.
I'm admitting I have failed
And need God to clean my mess.
When I say..."I am a Christian"
I'm not claiming to be perfect,
My flaws are far too visible
But, God believes I am worth it.
When I say..."I am a Christian"
I still feel the sting of pain.
I have my share of heartaches
So I call upon His name.
When I say..."I am a Christian"
I'm not holier than thou,
I'm just a simple sinner
Who received God's good grace, somehow!
Friday, September 5, 2008
LET US PRAY...
“Let us pray” is not a phrase that you will hear uttered in our schools before opening bell, before the kick-off of a Friday night football game and on a sadder note, you will not hear this phrase during the ceremony in the biggest day of a high school student’s life….GRADUATION DAY.
PRAYER IN AMERICA IS DEAD…..AT LEAST IN THE PUBLIC SQUARE and it is up to us as Christ’s followers to breathe life back into its collapsing lungs.
The true story that follows was sent to me some time ago. I saved it for such a time as this…..please read on and listen with your heart to its message……
This is a prayer given in the Kansas legislature at the opening session of their Senate. It seems prayer still upsets some people.
When Minister Joe Wright was asked to open the new session of the Kansas Senate, everyone was expecting the usual generalities,
But this is what they heard:
"Heavenly Father,
We come before you today to ask for your forgiveness and to seek your direction and guidance. We know Your Word says, 'Woe to those who call evil good,' but that is exactly what we have done.
We have lost our spiritual equilibrium and reversed our values.
We have exploited the poor and called it the lottery.
We have rewarded laziness and called it welfare.
We have killed our unborn and called it free choice.
We have shot abortionists and called it justifiable.
We have neglected to discipline our children and called it building self esteem.
We have abused power and called it politics.
We have coveted our neighbor's possessions and called it ambition.
We have polluted the air with profanity and pornography and called it freedom of expression.
We have ridiculed the time-honored values of our forefathers and
called it enlightenment.
Search us, Oh, God, and know our hearts today; cleanse us from every sin and set us free.
Amen!"
The response was immediate.
A number of legislators walked out during the prayer in protest.
In 6 short weeks, Central Christian Church, where Rev. Wright is
Pastor, logged more than 5,000 phone calls…..only 47 of those calls were negative in response to his prayer. The church is now receiving international requests for copies of this prayer from India, Africa and Korea.
Commentator Paul Harvey aired this prayer on his radio program, "The Rest of the Story," and received a larger response to this program than any other he has ever aired.
The writing is clearly legible and has been on the wall for some time…. God is calling His people of faith in the Lord Jesus Christ to return to prayer... to be fervent to call on the name of the Lord while He may be found. Now is the time and this year is especially crucial with the upcoming presidential elections.
If possible, please pass this prayer on to your friends. They need to know that God’s people will not go down without a fight….there’s too much at stake to leave this to our children.
GOD BLESS AMERICA IN THE DAYS AHEAD and remember,
IF YOU DON’T STAND FOR SOMETHING, YOU WILL PROBABLY FALL FOR ANYTHING!
Field tested…battle ready,
WPQ
Thought for the day:
Just when you think all is lost
There’s nothing that can be done
Just put your trust in Jesus
And the battle will be won.
Just take it to the Father
Humbly in fervent prayer
Just place your burden at the Master’s feet
And gladly leave them there.
PRAYER IN AMERICA IS DEAD…..AT LEAST IN THE PUBLIC SQUARE and it is up to us as Christ’s followers to breathe life back into its collapsing lungs.
The true story that follows was sent to me some time ago. I saved it for such a time as this…..please read on and listen with your heart to its message……
This is a prayer given in the Kansas legislature at the opening session of their Senate. It seems prayer still upsets some people.
When Minister Joe Wright was asked to open the new session of the Kansas Senate, everyone was expecting the usual generalities,
But this is what they heard:
"Heavenly Father,
We come before you today to ask for your forgiveness and to seek your direction and guidance. We know Your Word says, 'Woe to those who call evil good,' but that is exactly what we have done.
We have lost our spiritual equilibrium and reversed our values.
We have exploited the poor and called it the lottery.
We have rewarded laziness and called it welfare.
We have killed our unborn and called it free choice.
We have shot abortionists and called it justifiable.
We have neglected to discipline our children and called it building self esteem.
We have abused power and called it politics.
We have coveted our neighbor's possessions and called it ambition.
We have polluted the air with profanity and pornography and called it freedom of expression.
We have ridiculed the time-honored values of our forefathers and
called it enlightenment.
Search us, Oh, God, and know our hearts today; cleanse us from every sin and set us free.
Amen!"
The response was immediate.
A number of legislators walked out during the prayer in protest.
In 6 short weeks, Central Christian Church, where Rev. Wright is
Pastor, logged more than 5,000 phone calls…..only 47 of those calls were negative in response to his prayer. The church is now receiving international requests for copies of this prayer from India, Africa and Korea.
Commentator Paul Harvey aired this prayer on his radio program, "The Rest of the Story," and received a larger response to this program than any other he has ever aired.
The writing is clearly legible and has been on the wall for some time…. God is calling His people of faith in the Lord Jesus Christ to return to prayer... to be fervent to call on the name of the Lord while He may be found. Now is the time and this year is especially crucial with the upcoming presidential elections.
If possible, please pass this prayer on to your friends. They need to know that God’s people will not go down without a fight….there’s too much at stake to leave this to our children.
GOD BLESS AMERICA IN THE DAYS AHEAD and remember,
IF YOU DON’T STAND FOR SOMETHING, YOU WILL PROBABLY FALL FOR ANYTHING!
Field tested…battle ready,
WPQ
Thought for the day:
Just when you think all is lost
There’s nothing that can be done
Just put your trust in Jesus
And the battle will be won.
Just take it to the Father
Humbly in fervent prayer
Just place your burden at the Master’s feet
And gladly leave them there.
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Top Ten Predictions
Somewhere, sometime ago we started making and checking lists. In fact, we here in America have turned it into a cultural art form. That comedian, what’s his name, offers his Top Ten list regarding some bogus and insignificant topic each night as part of his show. It seems to have caught on …
So, I have decided that since we are embarking on what will probably be considered our greatest political election in the history of our country to offer my TOP TEN predictions for the days that lie before us.
Please consider the great tasks that lie before America as you prepare to vote in the Presidential election, now, less than 60 days away…but regardless of who comes to power, we, as Christians, know who is really in charge and who really has THE POWER. We must NEVER GIVE UP and NEVER GIVE IN ….WE MUST CONTINUE TO FIGHT THE GOOD FIGHT….our future to worship our God in a free and democratic society hangs in the balance. Don’t let someone else make this decision for you….remember, God is watching.
TOP TEN PREDICTIONS FOR THIS POLITICAL SEASON
> 1. The Bible will still have all the answers….Our search of the scriptures needs to intensify.
> 2. Prayer will still work……Pray for God’s hand to move in the upcoming elections.
> 3. The Holy Spirit will still move….Be prepared to follow His directions.
> 4. God will still inhabit the praises of His people…..Rejoice always…REJOICE.
> 5. There will still be God-anointed preaching…..Listen for the voice of the Almighty.
> 6. There will still be singing of praise to God…..Our song is one of VICTORY.
> 7. God will still pour out blessings upon His people….His anointing will bring great POWER.
> 8. There will still be room at the Cross.. God‘s judgment demands payment, Christ paid it ALL.
> 9. Jesus will still love you….With an EVERLASTING LOVE that knows no bounds.
> 10. Jesus will still save the lost…He came to seek and to save and He’s NOT DONE YET.
Remember …… God said,” Be still, and know that I AM GOD”
God is still in the business of speaking to His people so that He may direct their path. God wants to lead each of us to do His will as we seek to place in the White House the man that He has prepared to lead this great nation, God whispers to your soul and speaks to your mind. Sometimes, when you don't take the time to listen or heed that still, small voice…He has to throw a brick at you.
It's your choice…. Listen for the whisper or wait for the brick!
Hearing & Doing,
WPQ
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:
God speaks to us in a whisper
To hear Him is no small trick;
But if we refuse to listen…
He may have to use a brick.
So, I have decided that since we are embarking on what will probably be considered our greatest political election in the history of our country to offer my TOP TEN predictions for the days that lie before us.
Please consider the great tasks that lie before America as you prepare to vote in the Presidential election, now, less than 60 days away…but regardless of who comes to power, we, as Christians, know who is really in charge and who really has THE POWER. We must NEVER GIVE UP and NEVER GIVE IN ….WE MUST CONTINUE TO FIGHT THE GOOD FIGHT….our future to worship our God in a free and democratic society hangs in the balance. Don’t let someone else make this decision for you….remember, God is watching.
TOP TEN PREDICTIONS FOR THIS POLITICAL SEASON
> 1. The Bible will still have all the answers….Our search of the scriptures needs to intensify.
> 2. Prayer will still work……Pray for God’s hand to move in the upcoming elections.
> 3. The Holy Spirit will still move….Be prepared to follow His directions.
> 4. God will still inhabit the praises of His people…..Rejoice always…REJOICE.
> 5. There will still be God-anointed preaching…..Listen for the voice of the Almighty.
> 6. There will still be singing of praise to God…..Our song is one of VICTORY.
> 7. God will still pour out blessings upon His people….His anointing will bring great POWER.
> 8. There will still be room at the Cross.. God‘s judgment demands payment, Christ paid it ALL.
> 9. Jesus will still love you….With an EVERLASTING LOVE that knows no bounds.
> 10. Jesus will still save the lost…He came to seek and to save and He’s NOT DONE YET.
Remember …… God said,” Be still, and know that I AM GOD”
God is still in the business of speaking to His people so that He may direct their path. God wants to lead each of us to do His will as we seek to place in the White House the man that He has prepared to lead this great nation, God whispers to your soul and speaks to your mind. Sometimes, when you don't take the time to listen or heed that still, small voice…He has to throw a brick at you.
It's your choice…. Listen for the whisper or wait for the brick!
Hearing & Doing,
WPQ
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:
God speaks to us in a whisper
To hear Him is no small trick;
But if we refuse to listen…
He may have to use a brick.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
THE FOLDED NAPKIN
During my Sunday school classes’ study of the Great Characters of the Bible, we dove deeply into the beloved disciple John and came across his sprint to the tomb. We saw that He looked in and saw the grave clothes, but did not enter. Then, Simon Peter arrived, entered and saw the grave clothes lying there, but the napkin that covered our Savior’s face was not with the grave clothes; rather, it was neatly folded and resting in a place by itself. The natural question was,
Why did Jesus fold the napkin?
Read on be blessed....
The Gospel of John (20:7) tells us that the napkin, which was placed over the face of Jesus, was not just thrown aside like the grave clothes. The Bible takes an entire verse to tell us that the napkin was neatly folded, and was placed at the head of that stony coffin.
Is that important? Absolutely! Is it really significant? Yes! In order to understand the significance of the folded napkin, you have to understand a little bit about Hebrew tradition of that day. The folded napkin had to-do with the Master and Servant.... and every Jewish boy knew this tradition.
When the servant set the dinner table for the master, he made sure that it was exactly the way the master wanted it. The table was furnished perfectly with everything in exactly the right place so the Master would be pleased; then the servant would wait, just out of sight, until the master had finished eating. The servant would dare not touch the table until he was sure that the master was finished. Then, if the master was done eating, he would rise from the table, wipe his fingers, his mouth, clean his beard and then, he would wad up the napkin and toss it onto the table. The servant would then know to clear the table. For in those days, the wadded-up or unfolded napkin meant, “I’M DONE!”
But, if the master got up from the table, folded his napkin and laid it beside his plate, the servant would not dare touch the table, because..........
The folded napkin meant....I’M COMING BACK!!!!!
Praise God in Heaven…..He’s Coming Back to redeem His Own.
I trust that today this little story holds great significance for you because you know Jesus as your personal Savior. He promised each of us in John 14:3, “And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also.”
Even in His resurrection moment, He confirmed by the folded napkin His promise that HE IS COMING BACK...and I, for one, can’t wait!
Clinging to OUR HOPE in Christ Jesus,
WPQ
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:
For all who call on Jesus’ name
We believe this simple fact.
He has gone to prepare a place,
But soon, HE’S COMING BACK!
Why did Jesus fold the napkin?
Read on be blessed....
The Gospel of John (20:7) tells us that the napkin, which was placed over the face of Jesus, was not just thrown aside like the grave clothes. The Bible takes an entire verse to tell us that the napkin was neatly folded, and was placed at the head of that stony coffin.
Is that important? Absolutely! Is it really significant? Yes! In order to understand the significance of the folded napkin, you have to understand a little bit about Hebrew tradition of that day. The folded napkin had to-do with the Master and Servant.... and every Jewish boy knew this tradition.
When the servant set the dinner table for the master, he made sure that it was exactly the way the master wanted it. The table was furnished perfectly with everything in exactly the right place so the Master would be pleased; then the servant would wait, just out of sight, until the master had finished eating. The servant would dare not touch the table until he was sure that the master was finished. Then, if the master was done eating, he would rise from the table, wipe his fingers, his mouth, clean his beard and then, he would wad up the napkin and toss it onto the table. The servant would then know to clear the table. For in those days, the wadded-up or unfolded napkin meant, “I’M DONE!”
But, if the master got up from the table, folded his napkin and laid it beside his plate, the servant would not dare touch the table, because..........
The folded napkin meant....I’M COMING BACK!!!!!
Praise God in Heaven…..He’s Coming Back to redeem His Own.
I trust that today this little story holds great significance for you because you know Jesus as your personal Savior. He promised each of us in John 14:3, “And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also.”
Even in His resurrection moment, He confirmed by the folded napkin His promise that HE IS COMING BACK...and I, for one, can’t wait!
Clinging to OUR HOPE in Christ Jesus,
WPQ
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:
For all who call on Jesus’ name
We believe this simple fact.
He has gone to prepare a place,
But soon, HE’S COMING BACK!
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Take My Yoke
Working in today’s fast paced business environments leaves many of us feeling stressed, over worked and often at the “end of our rope.” We scurry from project to project, meeting to meeting with hardly a moment to catch our breath…and if something should happen to go wrong …Well, look out for the fireworks!
Christ knows that we weren’t built for this type of prolonged stress and the accompanying anxiety. He tells us in Matthew 11:28-30, “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”
Ancient Biblical history tells us that farmers in Israel used to train an inexperienced ox by yoking it to an older, more experienced ox by use of a wooden harness. They would draw the straps tightly around the neck of the older animal while the harness rested lightly upon the neck of the younger ox. The burden or “load” was borne primarily by the older beast …the younger animal merely walked along side the mature ox, carrying little of the burden as they traveled the dusty, rocky road…..
And that is the picture that Christ paints for us in this scripture from Matthew….He is walking beside us, bearing the burdens that are too heavy for us to carry. We are yoked together, but it is Christ that is doing the work …and that is why our yoke is light!
Are you yoked with the Savior? What great burden is He bearing for you….the loss of a job; the grief over losing a loved one; the financial turmoil that has you buried in debt… or could it be the shame of the eternal debt that you have not given to him….you have not taken His yoke because you do not know Him as your Lord and Savior?
He begs us to take His yoke and learn from Him…just as that young oxen has to learn how to work in tandem with his mature counterpart, we must learn of our Savior and when we do, we will be seen in His likeness….gentle, meek, lowly in heart and ready to be in service with and for our Lord.
Then and only then, we will be able to make it from day to day in our busy, hectic world….”For His yoke is EASY and His burden is LIGHT!”
OH, HOW HE CARES FOR YOU….. GIVE HIM YOUR BURDENS TODAY!
Sharing my load….guiding my steps,
WPQ
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:
The Savior wants to bless you
To give you what is best;
Just take His yoke upon you
And He will give you rest.
Christ knows that we weren’t built for this type of prolonged stress and the accompanying anxiety. He tells us in Matthew 11:28-30, “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”
Ancient Biblical history tells us that farmers in Israel used to train an inexperienced ox by yoking it to an older, more experienced ox by use of a wooden harness. They would draw the straps tightly around the neck of the older animal while the harness rested lightly upon the neck of the younger ox. The burden or “load” was borne primarily by the older beast …the younger animal merely walked along side the mature ox, carrying little of the burden as they traveled the dusty, rocky road…..
And that is the picture that Christ paints for us in this scripture from Matthew….He is walking beside us, bearing the burdens that are too heavy for us to carry. We are yoked together, but it is Christ that is doing the work …and that is why our yoke is light!
Are you yoked with the Savior? What great burden is He bearing for you….the loss of a job; the grief over losing a loved one; the financial turmoil that has you buried in debt… or could it be the shame of the eternal debt that you have not given to him….you have not taken His yoke because you do not know Him as your Lord and Savior?
He begs us to take His yoke and learn from Him…just as that young oxen has to learn how to work in tandem with his mature counterpart, we must learn of our Savior and when we do, we will be seen in His likeness….gentle, meek, lowly in heart and ready to be in service with and for our Lord.
Then and only then, we will be able to make it from day to day in our busy, hectic world….”For His yoke is EASY and His burden is LIGHT!”
OH, HOW HE CARES FOR YOU….. GIVE HIM YOUR BURDENS TODAY!
Sharing my load….guiding my steps,
WPQ
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:
The Savior wants to bless you
To give you what is best;
Just take His yoke upon you
And He will give you rest.
Monday, September 1, 2008
God Honors Work
Today's blog honors those that labor and are workmen for our LORD:
How many workdays in a work week seems like a trick question... but what about how many Sundays in a week? Well, according to Heaven’s calendar, they are SEVEN…that’s right, Seven! You see, God sanctifies each day as a holy day to conduct His holy business at all hours and in all places.
Somewhere, many of us got the notion that we work 5 or 6 days each week and then give God the day that He originally reserved for himself…the Sabbath or Sunday; but God owns each day, especially your workdays. He ordained your work as something good.
You see, God is the Author and originator of work. After He created Adam, but before He gave him a wife, a family or even a loin cloth….God gave Adam a JOB! Genesis 2:15 tells us that “The Lord took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and keep it.” All that was to come was important and highly prized by God, but He created man to work …so he put him in the garden. Surely God knew that idle hands were the Serpent’s playground…so He wasted no time in putting Adam to work.
Where is your garden and what calling has God placed before you? Are you laboring at the kitchen sink or chasing your children around at the park? Are you the CEO of a corporate entity or the mechanic at the local car dealer? Is your job one that brings you pleasure and God glory…..or are you just going through the motions, showing up, doing the minimum and waiting on pay day?
GOD HONORS WORK…..ALWAYS HAS AND HE ALWAYS WILL!
So, don’t shrink from that sink…. turn it into a shrine for God’s glory as you become the best home engineer/child psychologist in your neighborhood.
Running a multi- million dollar company….commit your best to making it successful by fully honoring the God of the Universe in all your dealings and your will make each 9 to 5 day an adventure in serving the Lord.
Not sure how to “tend and keep” the garden that God has entrusted to you….then, let’s talk or else, seek the advice of godly counsel. Either way, God has or is in the process of putting you to work for Him. Don’t be caught asleep at the wheel…God expects you to be at work for Him and His Kingdom…no matter what the job, God has fully equipped you to accomplish His tasks.
Remember, He has called all of the physically, able-bodied to work in their/His garden until He comes…so work as working for the Lord…..
GOD HONORS WORK …SO HONOR GOD IN YOUR WORK.
Working ‘til He comes…honoring Him daily,
WPQ
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:
>Whatever task God has given you
Be filled with holy zest;
For when you’re working for the Lord,
He expects your very best.
How many workdays in a work week seems like a trick question... but what about how many Sundays in a week? Well, according to Heaven’s calendar, they are SEVEN…that’s right, Seven! You see, God sanctifies each day as a holy day to conduct His holy business at all hours and in all places.
Somewhere, many of us got the notion that we work 5 or 6 days each week and then give God the day that He originally reserved for himself…the Sabbath or Sunday; but God owns each day, especially your workdays. He ordained your work as something good.
You see, God is the Author and originator of work. After He created Adam, but before He gave him a wife, a family or even a loin cloth….God gave Adam a JOB! Genesis 2:15 tells us that “The Lord took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and keep it.” All that was to come was important and highly prized by God, but He created man to work …so he put him in the garden. Surely God knew that idle hands were the Serpent’s playground…so He wasted no time in putting Adam to work.
Where is your garden and what calling has God placed before you? Are you laboring at the kitchen sink or chasing your children around at the park? Are you the CEO of a corporate entity or the mechanic at the local car dealer? Is your job one that brings you pleasure and God glory…..or are you just going through the motions, showing up, doing the minimum and waiting on pay day?
GOD HONORS WORK…..ALWAYS HAS AND HE ALWAYS WILL!
So, don’t shrink from that sink…. turn it into a shrine for God’s glory as you become the best home engineer/child psychologist in your neighborhood.
Running a multi- million dollar company….commit your best to making it successful by fully honoring the God of the Universe in all your dealings and your will make each 9 to 5 day an adventure in serving the Lord.
Not sure how to “tend and keep” the garden that God has entrusted to you….then, let’s talk or else, seek the advice of godly counsel. Either way, God has or is in the process of putting you to work for Him. Don’t be caught asleep at the wheel…God expects you to be at work for Him and His Kingdom…no matter what the job, God has fully equipped you to accomplish His tasks.
Remember, He has called all of the physically, able-bodied to work in their/His garden until He comes…so work as working for the Lord…..
GOD HONORS WORK …SO HONOR GOD IN YOUR WORK.
Working ‘til He comes…honoring Him daily,
WPQ
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:
>Whatever task God has given you
Be filled with holy zest;
For when you’re working for the Lord,
He expects your very best.
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