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Taking Refuge in the Deluge

Posted on December 21, 2015 by Mark Shields

David’s life was in jeopardy because King Saul believed the malicious stories and poisonous suggestions people were reporting about David. He needed to take refuge and two sources of refuge are mentioned in verse one of Psalm 11. One is to flee like a bird and take refuge on a mountain; the other is to take protection in the Lord. David chooses to trust in the Lord.

Reading Psalm 11, we see that God deals differently with the righteous and the wicked. The righteous are continually examined by Him but He hates the wicked with a passion (v 5). Back in the day of King David, a person had to maintain certain Jewish laws and perform sacrifices to be right with God. Today, we simply believe in the one true sacrifice of our Savior on the Cross.

Because of Christ’s sacrifice on the cross, all who accept Him as Savior are considered righteous and can take refuge in Him. We all need God’s grace and once received, we gain wisdom to live the way life is meant to be lived.

This day with you Lord, we trust in your promises. Help us to live in the Light and use the resources You provide. You are the Source of all things; providing refuge in tough times. Lord, we are thankful for Your Son who died on the Cross for us so that we have complete access to You and Your resources. In His name we pray. Amen!

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Sermon Thoughts – (12/20/2015)

Posted on December 20, 2015 by Mark Shields

Presented last week at the church I worship at was the message “Away in a Manger”. Here is a link to the podcast which is live at 9:30 central time each Sunday morning or viewable at any time or place thereafter at this link: http://fumcwaco.sermon.net/main/main/20557981.

Like the star of Christmas, God provides stars to guide us to Jesus; to the ONE born in a world of turmoil and to the ONE born into a world that needed a Redeemer. He was born in simplicity but today as Jesus is put into anything, there is a power that 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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What God Can Do Through You

Posted on December 18, 2015 by Mark Shields

The blessing of God was on everything Joseph was in charge of and God gave success in whatever he did. This day with God, a poem to inspire lessons learned from Joseph on good work habits and leadership skills.

Step Ahead

Even in prison,
Joseph was put in charge.
God’s favor was with him;
His affluence would enlarge.

Life was not trouble-free
But the Lord gave kindness
And was with him in order
To handle any crisis.

He faithfully followed the Lord
And under his care,
There was great achievement
And others became aware.

You can do the same
In everything you do
By daily praying to the Lord;
Having faith to get you through.

Trusting in His timing,
Studying His Word,
Reflecting on how to apply it,
Knowing prayers are being heard.

Praying to receive the power
Using talents to build the Kingdom
You will have great success
By growing in His wisdom.

For you know Him by living for Him
And asking Him to walk with you.
He creates changes for you
And rewards you for what you do.

The favor of the Lord
Will turn around the hardships

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Posted in Devotionals, Poems | Tagged Faith, Favor, God, Habits, Joseph, Prayer, Prosperity, Rewards, Success, Trust, Wisdom | 2 Comments

The Most Important Activity

Posted on December 17, 2015 by Mark Shields

Life is not easy and can hit right in the face. Sometimes we want to correct the problems our own way but it just will not work. David had issues in life as written about in the post “Eyes on Him as we Arise and Shine”. Then, he prayed for God to help and immediately felt confident that God would arise.

We all have a desire to get it right but sometimes we are hard headed and try to work it out all by ourselves. The most important activity is to pray like David did. Let us get help through prayer as we plan out our daily activities.

Today’s inspiring video is about how we all need the Lord. Remember, the most important activity is to begin this day with prayer and feel confident that whatever we ask will be answered in God’s timing: Lord, I Need You – Matt Maher.

For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. – Matthew 7:8

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Eyes on Him as we Arise and Shine

Posted on December 16, 2015 by Mark Shields

What is expressed in Psalm 10 is why there seems to be little concern in the minds of tyrants for those who they go after. The tyrants seem to feel confident that God will not come to the rescue of those being oppressed. David ask God to arise to show that He does not approve of the pride and rebellion of the tyrant.

David is confident that his prayer for help is being heard and that God would arise to defend those against tyranny. Let us also be confident and remember the events of the Cross. Let us not take vengeance but be patient and keep in mind that after that Friday when Jesus was hung on the Cross, Sunday came and with Easter, there was victory.

At times, we may feel the same way as David did as expressed in today’s reading but know that God is always concerned and constantly working to set up the right outcome up for His people. He will make sure the right thing is done at the right time.

Just think of the events over the past year. People that don’t believe a certain way around the world are targeted in terror attacks and our own leaders don’t seem to have a clue what to do. Our freedoms seem to be eroding before our eyes as more power is given to oppressive groups who are intolerant of any view except their own. The media is against those who want to run their business with Christian principles. Places of business face being bullied by the IRS or the EPA.

This day with You Lord, we all have a story to tell about how we have needed You. Sometimes we got an immediate answer. Other times, we continued to cry out but You were setting things up and we got taught a lesson in patience. What You give in a plan for life is a treasure and the more we lose ourselves in this plan, the more passion we have. Lord, we need You now and we wait patiently as You set up things for the perfect outcome.

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