Saturday, September 30, 2017

Gathered Home



Lisa Buffaloe- While rereading Genesis 
the other day, this verse stood out . . . 
“Abraham breathed his last and died 
in a ripe old age, an old man and 
satisfied with life; and he was gathered 
to his people."  ~ Genesis 25:8 (NASB)

   Abraham died and was gathered to his people. Isaac, Jacob, and others are mentioned at their deaths that they also were gathered to their people. 

Death is not the end. Death leads to life. (Lisa's photo)

Thursday, September 28, 2017

#146 How to Plead Before God (5-7)


Dr. Wesley L. Duewel: 5. Plead the past answers to prayer. It is always good to praise the Lord for all that He has already done. 

   Remind God of how heavily He has already invested His mercy, His faithfulness, and His power. Remind Him of how the task is incomplete. (Google image, People praying together)

Tuesday, September 26, 2017

#145 How to Plead Before God (1-4)


Dr. Wesley L. Duewel: Here are some of the holy pleas that can be powerfully used in bold prayer before God's throne. 

   Be sure your own heart is pure before God and that there is no controversy between God and your own soul.(Google image, Praying woman).

Saturday, September 23, 2017

The Seasons


The coolness of the Autumn breeze embraced my soul today
To let me know that Summer had escaped and slipped away
And soon the chill of winter will envelope all the land
Completing the life cycle that the early Spring began

Thursday, September 21, 2017

#144 Holy Pleadings and Argument Before God


Dr. Wesley L. DuewelThere is a sense in which prevailing with God can take the form of holy reasoning—yes, even presenting holy arguments before God.

   The Bible at times uses court terms for our face-to-face meeting with God. "Come now, let us reason together," says the LORD" (Isa. 1:18). (Google image, Praying hands with Bible).

Tuesday, September 19, 2017

#143 God's Word Arms with Faith for Prayer Warfare (4-6)



Dr. Wesley L. Duewel: 4. Faith is your shield in spiritual warfare (Eph. 6:16). But it is also a weapon of offensive warfare. 

   Faith feeds upon God's Word and especially upon God's promises until you are strengthened and full of zeal to advance for God. (Google image, Basics to prayer)

   Faith is the essential and inseparable spirit and power of prevailing prayer. We have discussed the dynamic of faith in chapter 13. (The Dynamic of Faith)

Saturday, September 16, 2017

All Eyes On the Sky



 Ron Hutchcraft- Seasoned reporters were groping for words. And almost giddy about what they were seeing.
   The former commander of the International Space Station - moved beyond his scientific detachment - testified to a sense of "ancient wonder." (Looking at the eclipse)

Thursday, September 14, 2017

#142 The Militant Use of the Word (1-3)


Dr. Wesley L. Duewel: God's word has an essential role in all aspects of your prayer life. Your communion with God will be based on and include much communion through the word.

   Your praise must of necessity make much use of Scripture as you praise the Lord. Whatever time you spend on your devotional life, surely about half will be spent reading and feeding on God's Word. (Google image, God's Word is food for the soul)

Tuesday, September 12, 2017

#141 The Militant Use of the Name

Dr. Wesley L. Duewel: There are many militant uses of the name of Jesus. This list is only suggestive. You will no doubt recall other important ways that the Holy Spirit has led you to use it to win victories for Christ.

   In the light of the role of the name, use the name again and again to the glory of God and to the advancement of His kingdom. (Google image, Jesus)

Saturday, September 9, 2017

Protect Your Sabbath Rest (Excellent!)


Lisa Morrone- "Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the Lord your God. 

   On it you shall not do any work, neither you, nor your son or daughter, nor your male or female servant, nor your animals, nor any foreigner residing in your towns. 

Thursday, September 7, 2017

#140 The Role of the Name


Dr. Wesley L. Duewel: 1. The name of Jesus gives instant access to God's throne. The authority of the name unlocks heaven's door. Its fragrance identifies and gives acceptance to God.

   You have no right of access except through the name of Jesus. You are unworthy, a forgiven rebel, but the name identifies you now as a child of God with full access to God. Six times Jesus referred to our asking in His name. (Google image, Together we pray)

Tuesday, September 5, 2017

#139 The Militant Use of Jesus' Name



Dr. Wesley L. Duewel: All forms of Christian prayer—adoration, communion, thanksgiving, praise, petition, and intercession—should be in the name of Jesus.

   There is great spiritual significance in the more general use of the name of Jesus in prayer warfare. The general use of the name of Jesus is the basis upon which you build the militant use of the name of Jesus. (Google image, Woman praying)

Saturday, September 2, 2017

If God's Omniscient, Why Does He Ask Questions?

The Bible says, (Gen.3: 9).And, “ . . . Lord said unto Cain, Why art thou wroth? And why is thy countenance fallen?” (Gen.3: 6 also vs. 9). And, “What doest thou here, Elijah?” (1 Kings 19: 9, 13).

(Google image. Message on Adam and Eve God asks, "Where are You" © Pastor Vince Gerhardy)