Nothing is Impossible with God

Many say that David wrote Psalm 8 soon after he killed Goliath. The post How Majestic is Your Name points this out. I also wrote in this post about my trip to Austin a while back to a concert; about how I could keep up on reading blog posts with the technology of today.

Nothing is impossible with God and as ruler over the work of His hands; we can participate in innovation and create solutions to problems that we once thought impossible.

With new technology of today, we all have the ability to be innovative and creative. This day with God, let us stretch our thinking, dream big, and break old barriers. Enjoy this song by Josh Turner called “Me and God”.
 

For nothing is impossible with God. – Luke 1:37 

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How Majestic is Your Name

In reading Psalm 8, verse 1 and 9 have the exact words:

Lord, our Lord,

   How majestic is your name in all the earth!

The purpose of the first instance is to come right out and make the statement. The purpose of the second instance is to deliver even greater emphasis to the statement after giving proof throughout the psalm.

Many conclude that this psalm is written soon after David killed Goliath. There is praise, rejoicing, and God’s creation is considered. Then, there is the statement that people were made in the image of God to rule over His creation (vv. 6-8).

The significance of the questions in verse 4 is that the Creator of the universe desires a close relationship with us. It blows the mind to think about the value God gives to each of us; so much so that He sent His Son to die for each of us on the cross.

After reading this Psalm, we should all be set free from any feeling of worthlessness. But with this great value that God places on each of us, there comes a great responsibility. New Technology makes what once was impossible possible but we have a responsibility to use it in a manner that honors God rather than promotes evil.

I remember one time our family went to a Blake Shelton concert. I Woke up in an Austin hotel after the concert on Friday night and was able to read blog posts in my room. I had some coffee in the lobby and came back up to our room to read more. Then we had a great breakfast at Denny’s and drove back on a leisurely drive back home. I was able to keep up with everyone’s post and at the same time enjoy a memorable time with my family.

Sometimes work stacks up and it’s hard to know what to do first. That’s when knowing that with God, everything is possible makes such an impact. He has made people with the ability to innovate and develop new technologies but it is up to us to use this technology in a responsible way.

This day with you Lord, we pray that we make good decisions and are responsible in how we use technology. Help us to make the best decision and that we are able to prioritize our work and gain momentum as each task is completed. Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name. You have created all things and give us the ability to manage what You have created. We now have technology so that we can read about thoughts from others thousands of miles away and interact with them on-line. Thank you Lord for this capability. In Jesus name. Amen!

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The Application of Our Faith

But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. – James 1:22 

The post Prepare the Heart was about David going to God in order for justice to be carried out against his accusers. Studying about David and others in the Bible along with learning the principles found in God’s word prepares our heart and initiates the application of our faith to handle the challenges we face in this world.

Let us seek to do something today that brings glory to God and start by praying with a vision of what that looks like. With Jesus by our side, we can make it happen. Let us take inspiration from today’s video: Do Something – Matthew West.



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Prepare the Heart

Verses 1 and 2 set the tone of Psalm 7 by immediately pointing out how David feels in being accused of something he did not do and having no one to turn to except God for help. In verses 3-5, he is willing to accept his punishment if guilty of the slanderous accusations.

Reading in 1 Samuel 24:9-11, David wrote this psalm in response to being accused of trying to kill Saul and seize the throne. He prays for God to rise up against his accusers and make sure justice is carried out. David is mistreated but asked God to deal with it and deliver ultimate justice.

We face many people and situations that go against us daily so it is easy for us to identify with this psalm. There are impossible deadlines to meet, peer pressure, financial crisis, and health situations we face throughout life.

Many people today say that “God is dead”; that the Bible is of no use in today’s world. It’s just an old book with an old philosophy of living that can’t be applied in today’s world. We face terrorist groups and tyrannical governments that murder people who don’t agree with them. Many parts of the world are in a state of despair.

During desperate times, David understood the power of prayer. He understood that prayer was his greatest power because he was speaking to the ONE who had the answers to his problems. God blesses those who seek His advice and who follow through on His guidance.

This day with You Lord, Your Holy Spirit is with us to help solve problems at work, at home, or wherever we are. We are Your hands and feet to take action on the issues before us. Help us to stand up and be doers of Your word. Help us not to just stand still and listen to Your word but do what Your word says. Remain in our heart so we glorify Your Holy name. Amen!

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Sermon Thoughts – (12/06/2015)

Presented last week at the church I worship at was the message “O Holy Night”. Here is a link to the podcast which is live at 9:30 each Sunday morning or viewable at any time or place thereafter at this link: http://fumcwaco.sermon.net/main/main/20547629.

Over the next four weekends leading up to Christmas, the story will be retold using four famous carols as the backdrop of the greatest story ever told. When Jesus came, it was a new and glorious morning. A morning with exactly what you needed. A morning with hope to keep going. A morning with the help you are seeking. A new morning with Christ not only gives hope but it changes everything!

This day with God, share a thought from one of the great sermons in your community or from a podcast.

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