A thought from devotional after reading John 7:1-24 is that Jesus sees worth in all people, their strengths, and their potential. With forgiveness and letting go of what’s bitter, we amazingly can start to get how much Jesus loves all people. He’s given an example and it’s up to us to follow.
Don’t you know that you yourselves are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit lives in you? – 1 Corinthians 3:16
Touched upon in “Readjusted Priorities” are the need to have goals of reform we can act upon in the future. Josiah reigned in Jerusalem for thirty-one years as one of the good kings. He led the repair of the temple and inside the temple was found the Book of the Law. He made a covenant to follow the Lord and keep his commands, statutes and decrees with all his heart and soul (v. 3).
Make the following lyrics of the song Unfinished by Mandisa as a declaration for your day. His work in me is not through and He’s still working on me, but He’s started something good, and I can celebrate with His Truth.
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Are there things in life that can tweaked just a little to make the future better? Are there readjusted priorities that can be established in order to step ahead into a brighter future? Are there better ways in how to spend time and money? Should we be more aware of eternal treasures that reward without end? There is always room for improvement and our mission as a disciple of Christ is to build our life on the lessons that are taught in God’s Word. This day with God, we seek more patience in making Christ our main acquaintance. We endure distress knowing God will bless.
Reading today 2 Kings 23, we note that Josiah became king at eight years old. He did what was right in the eyes of the Lord. He led the repair of the temple and during the restoration, the Book of the Law was found. This inspired Josiah to make a covenant to follow the Lord and keep his commands, statutes and decrees with all his heart and soul (v. 3). All items used for idol worship were burned and he did away with the idolatrous priests appointed by the kings of Judah. He destroyed altars and high places used for idol worship as he reigned in Jerusalem for thirty-one years.
Anything we put as priority ahead of God is an idol. Examples may include money, job, too much food or drink, expensive houses, and cars. The focus should be on God’s way. The temple of Lord was in need of repair during Josiah’s reign and each of our bodies which is where the Spirit of God resides needs constant repair also, so look at priorities to determine what activities lead to the ultimate reward of being set apart for God’s holy purposes.
Sanctification is the process of making or becoming holy. Day by day, little things become big things and lead to the amazing things with Gods help. Let us each take a look at our daily routine and seek to tweak or fine-tune with sanctification in mind. Then determine what priorities need to be restructured and set goals to act upon in the future that will transform us into all that God wants us to be. Let us constantly develop tasks to make these goals happen, document progress, and use ideas and the help of others.
This day with You Lord, we ask that You help us look at our priorities. We each are Your temple where Your Spirit resides so help us to make the needed restorations as we step ahead into our tomorrows. The Holy Spirit is housed inside with power beyond human capacity. Give us ideas and the desire to tweak routines so we focus more on the eternal with Godly virtues rather than worldly desires. This prayer today is made in Jesus’ name. Amen.
For the word of the Lord is right and true; He is faithful in all He does. – Psalm 33:4
Noted in “Playbook For A Remarkable Victory” is the thought that when exercising, we need the proper equipment. For walking or jogging, we need a good pair of shoes. For other exercise, we may need weights, treadmill, etc. Even with the proper equipment though, a person must be motivated to work out. It’s not going to help get in physical shape laying around all day on the couch. We have to get moving, stick it out, and be patient for it to transform an out of shape body into a body that is fit.
To get our spiritual body in shape, we need to exercise our faith by using the equipment or the word of God. A Bible never read and applied does no good, but those who turn the pages, read, learn, and apply what it says will find it to be the playbook for a remarkable victory in their life.
So this day, take a few minutes to read God’s Word, Worship with a good song like My Victory – Passion (Feat. Crowder) and pray for a gameplan to a victorious day. Like the song says, Jesus’ death was hell’s defeat. The cross meant to kill is your victory.
What great discovery does the high priest make? How does the reading of the scroll affect the king? How does the reading of God’s word affect you?
Reading today the book of Truth in 2 Kings 22, we will reflect on the questions above, pray, and develop a game plan. There will be confidence because we know that we will be led to do the right things. The word of God will give instructions that will be timeless for our hearts and lives. We will keep on track with the “Playbook” that will lead to a remarkable victory.
We note today that Josiah became king at age eight and began to seek God. At age 26, he began to repair the temple that had deteriorated under the leadership of the previous evil kings. In the process of renovation, the high priest makes a great discovery. He found the Book of the Law in the temple of the Lord (v. 8). The reading of the Book of the Law affected the king because he realized that Judah had not followed what it said. This angered Josiah so he tore his robes (v. 11).
Think of exercising. If a person never works out, it doesn’t help them get in physical shape. They have to get moving, stick it out, and be patient for it to transform their out of shape body into a body that is fit.
To get our spiritual body in shape, we need to exercise our faith by using the equipment or the word of God. A Bible never read and applied does no good, but those who turn the pages, read, learn, and apply what it says will find it is the playbook for a remarkable victory in their life.
We come together today ready to train the body of Christ towards spiritual fitness and with the help of the Holy Spirit, will follow the playbook to victory. Your Word O Lord is our playbook and within the pages are all the requirements for salvation. We will step ahead towards holiness by reading Your Word, applying our faith, and sharing it with others. We embrace the discipline needed to apply the principles taught by Jesus in whose name we pray today. Amen.
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