Happy Mother’s Day!
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Today’s passage points out that we are called to take immediate action using the resources available to accomplish what God has for us.
We may differ as individuals in our convictions or practice but there is one common thread that binds; the healing power of grace and the Holy Spirit directing our steps.
Crowds flocked to Him
Because He could please
With Divine power
To heal disease.
While on this earth
Jesus was about
Handling problems
That had to be worked out.
A personal friend
Offering grace
To all who followed
And tried to keep pace.
For grace starts when one
Comes to the table
To reconcile the past
Beside the Savior.
Like a running stream
That keeps on going
His grace and mercy is
Forever flowing.
Poem by Mark Shields – © 04-02-2020
Inspired by “This Day with God Devotional – Leviticus 13”
This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. – Joshua 1:8
The post “Worship and Offering” made the point that growing in faith requires discipline just like physical exercise as we build up our faith muscles with God’s principles.
The song Build My Life by Pat Barrett also points out the need to build our life on a firm foundation which is God’s truth.
This day with God will be amazing because we are anchored to love from above. The more we do things that are good for us like study, exercise, or any positive activity, the better we get at the activity and then we look forward to doing it on a regular basis. We even miss the activity if we skip a day.
Today, our activity of Bible study takes us to Numbers 6:22 through 7:89. In verses 24-26, the promise is that the Lord will be gracious and deliver peace to the Israelites. The people made offerings at the dedication of the Tabernacle and instructions were given to Moses on how to distribute the offerings to the Levites who took care of the tent of meeting. An ox from each leader of the tribes and a cart from every two of the leaders was given.
The take away as explained in this passage is God’s concern for worship and offering. We are to walk in obedience to God day by day in how we use our time and resources. Day by day, little things become big things and lead to the amazing with Gods help. Take a look at your daily routine. Are there little things you could tweak or fine-tune? As you set goals, document them and constantly develop tasks from your prayers as you listen to God’s prompting.
To walk with God faithfully, I’ve been using this blog to help with regular Bible study. Growing in faith takes discipline just like physical exercise as we build faith muscles with God’s principles. Below is a photo of my Dog who gets hungry very early and wakes me up. Once up, I read the Bible and other devotionals before I start my day. Below is a picture of Marlee who deserves credit for helping me with this devotional.
Lord, there is no one like You. Help us to trust in You and to live for You. Open our eyes to wonder and to build our lives on the firm foundation of Your truth. Day by day studying Your Word and planting the seeds of Your Word into our heart. Lead us in Your love so we can offer this love to those around us. Amen.
Let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. – Hebrews 12:1
The post “Act of Devotion” was about the Nazarene vow. Some instructions of this vow included not drinking alcohol or cutting one’s hair. Samson is one that took this vow which inspires disciplined focus on God rather than on worldly pleasures.
The lesson is like the song Press On by Building 429. If at first we do not succeed, we will try and try again. Think about it, Thomas Edison failed over 9,000 times before inventing the light bulb. We can certainly press on to bring the Light to more people as we remain devoted to the Way.
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