http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/-t1.htm You can post your daily devotions here. Sat, 13 Jun 2009 22:58:48 GMT 10 http://www.geocities.com/andytulenko/images/logo1sm.bmp http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/-t1.htm http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/safeguard-our-hearts-with-god-t157.htm CherT =) [b]S[/b] 1Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things again is no trouble to me, and it is a safeguard for you. 2Beware of the dogs, beware of the evil workers, beware of the false circumcision; 3for we are the true circumcision, who worship in the Spirit of God and glory in Christ Jesus and put no confidence in the flesh, ~Philippians 3:1-3 (NASB)~ [b]O[/b] The LORD knew that we will need to be reminded time and time again….It’s human nature to go astray from ... Daily Devotions / Journalling Sat, 13 Jun 2009 22:58:48 GMT http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/safeguard-our-hearts-with-god-t157.htm#192 http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/safeguard-our-hearts-with-god-t157.htm http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/his-unconditional-love-t156.htm CherT =) S “Then David said to Gad, "I am in great distress. Let us now fall into the hand of the LORD for His mercies are great, but do not let me fall into the hand of man."” ~2 Samuel 24:14 (NASB)~ O Even GOD’S correction King David trusted in, not man’s. For the LORD’S Mercies are Great….The LORD has compassion on HIS Children and wants to see them succeed and live well. Whereas in man, it’s a “dog eat dog” world. A How GREAT and AWESOME is GOD’S Love for US! On Monday, May ... Daily Devotions / Journalling Wed, 13 May 2009 23:47:10 GMT http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/his-unconditional-love-t156.htm#190 http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/his-unconditional-love-t156.htm http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/oh-no-god-is-mad-again-t155.htm AndyT Scripture: ... Now God has finally become angry and will punish them. [1 Thessalonians 2:16 CEV] Observation: I like the CEV [Contemporary English Version] because it is easy to read, but this passage seems to take on a bit of a different meaning in this version than it does in most. Here it looks like they have finally made God mad and now He is going to come down and smite them a Godly smiting. In this particular translation, it came out this way, but in different places in the bible, ... Daily Devotions / Journalling Wed, 13 May 2009 21:45:37 GMT http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/oh-no-god-is-mad-again-t155.htm#189 http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/oh-no-god-is-mad-again-t155.htm http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/good-trees-t150.htm AndyT Scripture: 16 "You will know them by their fruits. Grapes are not gathered from thorn bushes nor figs from thistles, are they? 17 "So every good tree bears good fruit, but the bad tree bears bad fruit. 18 "A good tree cannot produce bad fruit, nor can a bad tree produce good fruit. 19 "Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. 20 "So then, you will know them by their fruits. [Matthew 7:16-20 NASB] Observation: For quite ... Daily Devotions / Journalling Mon, 20 Apr 2009 22:28:59 GMT http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/good-trees-t150.htm#184 http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/good-trees-t150.htm http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/die-to-royal-self-t149.htm CherT =) S 18 When David had fled and made his escape, he went to Samuel at Ramah and told him all that Saul had done to him. Then he and Samuel went to Naioth and stayed there. 23 So Saul went to Naioth at Ramah. But the Spirit of God came even upon him, and he walked along prophesying until he came to Naioth. 24 He stripped off his robes and also prophesied in Samuel's presence. He lay that way all that day and night. This is why people say, "Is Saul also among the prophets?" ~1 Samuel ... Daily Devotions / Journalling Fri, 17 Apr 2009 22:18:05 GMT http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/die-to-royal-self-t149.htm#183 http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/die-to-royal-self-t149.htm http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/praise-and-worship-t148.htm AndyT Scripture: Whenever the evil spirit from God bothered Saul, David would play his harp. Saul would relax and feel better, and the evil spirit would go away. [1 Samuel 16:23 CEV] Observation: David played his harp and the evil spirit would go away. We know that David wrote many songs, we call them Psalms. These psalms would have been praise and worship music for the times they lived in. We also know that God inhabits (lives in) the praises of His people. So David played praise and ... Daily Devotions / Journalling Wed, 15 Apr 2009 09:13:47 GMT http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/praise-and-worship-t148.htm#182 http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/praise-and-worship-t148.htm http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/don-t-worry-be-happy-t143.htm AndyT Scripture: 16We never give up. Our bodies are gradually dying, but we ourselves are being made stronger each day. 17These little troubles are getting us ready for an eternal glory that will make all our troubles seem like nothing. 18Things that are seen don't last forever, but things that are not seen are eternal. That's why we keep our minds on the things that cannot be seen. [2 Corinthians 4-18 CEV] Observation: Why do we stress over things? I know that I stress about doing Gods work. ... Daily Devotions / Journalling Sun, 05 Apr 2009 02:14:07 GMT http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/don-t-worry-be-happy-t143.htm#177 http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/don-t-worry-be-happy-t143.htm http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/just-as-god-was-there-for-us-t142.htm CherT =) S “HE comes alongside us when we go through hard times, and before you know it, HE brings us alongside someone else who is going through hard times so that we can be there for that person just as GOD was there for us.” ~2 Corinthians 1:4~ (MSG) O GOD comforts us through difficult times throughout our lives…We need to take to heart of GOD’S comfort and help others in their difficult times as HE leads us to them, or visa-versa. A Whenever I’m having one of “those” moments, I have to remind ... Daily Devotions / Journalling Wed, 01 Apr 2009 21:52:29 GMT http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/just-as-god-was-there-for-us-t142.htm#176 http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/just-as-god-was-there-for-us-t142.htm http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/jesus-comforts-all-of-us-in-our-troubles-t141.htm JeschaM Scripture "HE comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others." ~2 Corinthians 1:4~ (NLT) Observation Jesus comforts us through troubles so that we can comfort others in their troubles. Application Whenever we get in trouble Jesus will comfort us. We can learn from that, we can comfort others when they have times of trouble. Prayer Dear Jesus, thank You for Comforting me so that I can help others in their troubles. IN JESUS MIGHTY NAME! ... Daily Devotions / Journalling Wed, 01 Apr 2009 21:50:56 GMT http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/jesus-comforts-all-of-us-in-our-troubles-t141.htm#175 http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/jesus-comforts-all-of-us-in-our-troubles-t141.htm http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/abandon-our-stubborn-ways-t140.htm CherT =) S ”But it came about when the judge died, that they would turn back and act more corruptly than their fathers, in following other gods to serve them and bow down to them; they did not abandon their practices or their stubborn ways.” ~Judges 2:19~ (NASB) O When GOD’S appointed Judge died, the people turned back to their fleshly-stubborn ways and served other gods of the foreigners in the land. Even though they knew not to worship and go after other gods, they still did it anyway! It was the ... Daily Devotions / Journalling Fri, 27 Mar 2009 23:06:28 GMT http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/abandon-our-stubborn-ways-t140.htm#174 http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/abandon-our-stubborn-ways-t140.htm http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/witness-t139.htm AndyT Scripture: 31 The Israelites served the Lord during the lifetime of Joshua and during the lifetimes of the elders who lived after Joshua who had seen what the Lord had done for Israel. [Joshua 24:31 NCV] Observation: As long as someone was alive that saw what God had done for them, Israel was good and followed God. The implication here is that as soon as the eye-witnesses were gone, then the people began acting stupid and not following God anymore. Application: I have seen God's work ... Daily Devotions / Journalling Thu, 26 Mar 2009 21:22:36 GMT http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/witness-t139.htm#173 http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/witness-t139.htm http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/god-is-my-lifeline-t138.htm CherT =) S 8 "But you are to cling to the LORD your God, as you have done to this day. 9 "For the LORD has driven out great and strong nations from before you; and as for you, no man has stood before you to this day. 10 "One of your men puts to flight a thousand, for the LORD your God is He who fights for you, just as He promised you. 11 "So take diligent heed to yourselves to love the LORD your God.” ~Joshua 23:8-11~ (NASB) O When I read this, “Cling to the LORD your GOD”, I ... Daily Devotions / Journalling Thu, 26 Mar 2009 20:29:08 GMT http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/god-is-my-lifeline-t138.htm#172 http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/god-is-my-lifeline-t138.htm http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/tour-guide-t137.htm AndyT Scripture: 1-4Don't imagine us leaders to be something we aren't. We are servants of Christ, not his masters. We are guides into God's most sublime secrets, not security guards posted to protect them. The requirements for a good guide are reliability and accurate knowledge. It matters very little to me what you think of me, even less where I rank in popular opinion. I don't even rank myself. Comparisons in these matters are pointless. I'm not aware of anything that would disqualify me from being ... Daily Devotions / Journalling Thu, 19 Mar 2009 18:59:15 GMT http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/tour-guide-t137.htm#171 http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/tour-guide-t137.htm http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/blessings-if-t136.htm CherT =) S 12 "The LORD will open for YOU HIS Good storehouse, the Heavens, to give rain to your land in its season and to BLESS ALL the work of YOUR hand; and YOU shall lend to many nations, but You shall not borrow. 13 "The LORD will make YOU the HEAD and not the tail, and YOU only will be ABOVE, and You will not be underneath, IF YOU listen to the commandments of the LORD your God, which I charge You today, to observe them carefully, 14 AND do not turn aside from any of the words which I ... Daily Devotions / Journalling Sun, 15 Mar 2009 21:32:25 GMT http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/blessings-if-t136.htm#170 http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/blessings-if-t136.htm http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/revealed-knowledge-t135.htm AndyT Scripture: 11 Brothers and sisters, I want you to know that the Good News I preached to you was not made up by human beings. 12 I did not get it from humans, nor did anyone teach it to me, but Jesus Christ showed it to me. [Galatians 1:11,12 NCV] Observation: Paul says very clearly that he got his knowledge of Jesus directly from Jesus Himself. He specifically says that he received it through revelation. Revelation means 'revealed or un-hidden'. So the things he was teaching, the gospel ... Daily Devotions / Journalling Wed, 11 Mar 2009 08:05:56 GMT http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/revealed-knowledge-t135.htm#169 http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/revealed-knowledge-t135.htm http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/late-promise-t134.htm AndyT Scripture: 11 The Lord said to me, "Go and lead the people so that they will go in and take the land I promised their ancestors." [Deut 10:11 NCV] Observation: God promised Abraham that he would make a nation of him. He promised Israel that He would give them a juicy peice of land. Both of these promises were not for the people He made the promises to, they were for the children of these people and sometimes for grandchildren, or even many generations later. We live a short ... Daily Devotions / Journalling Mon, 09 Mar 2009 18:59:00 GMT http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/late-promise-t134.htm#168 http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/late-promise-t134.htm http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/without-love-t133.htm AndyT Scripture: 1 I may speak in different languages of people or even angels. But if I do not have love, I am only a noisy bell or a crashing cymbal. 2 I may have the gift of prophecy. I may understand all the secret things of God and have all knowledge, and I may have faith so great I can move mountains. But even with all these things, if I do not have love, then I am nothing. 3 I may give away everything I have, and I may even give my body as an offering to be burned. But I gain nothing if I do ... Daily Devotions / Journalling Sat, 28 Feb 2009 23:01:22 GMT http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/without-love-t133.htm#167 http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/without-love-t133.htm http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/behind-the-scenes-battle-t131.htm AndyT Scripture: 2 But the Jews who refused to believe stirred up those who weren't Jews. They poisoned their minds against the two men and the new believers. [Acts 14:2 NiRV] Observation: As a Minister, one of the most difficult things for me to see is people going out of their way to convince someone that God is not real, or that the way I'm teaching about Him is wrong, or any number of other ways they poison them against the truth. I have had times when I'm breaking thru all the lies that have ... Daily Devotions / Journalling Sat, 07 Feb 2009 23:25:19 GMT http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/behind-the-scenes-battle-t131.htm#165 http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/behind-the-scenes-battle-t131.htm http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/they-were-continually-filled-t130.htm CherT =) S And the disciples were continually filled with JOY AND WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT.” ~Acts 13:52 NASB~ O No matter what the Disciples were going through, there circumstances didn’t matter! They didn’t let their situation sway them away from the works of the Lord! They relied on and trusted in the Lord! And they were always filled and overflowing with JOY AND WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT! A I’m reminded of this as I did my Journal reading…My day was filled with moments of reminders to always turn ... Daily Devotions / Journalling Sat, 07 Feb 2009 22:51:11 GMT http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/they-were-continually-filled-t130.htm#164 http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/they-were-continually-filled-t130.htm http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/sometimes-we-need-to-just-stand-still-t129.htm CherT =) S "But Moses told the people, 'Don’t be afraid. Just stand still and watch the Lord rescue you today. The Egyptians you see today will never be seen again.'" ~Exodus 14:13~ (NLT) O 12 The Israelites kept grumbling and complaining to Moses! They only stood in the way of God’s deliverance and salvation….But Moses tried to comfort them and encouraged them to not be afraid, and to “just stand still”, and let God be God of their lives! To trust in God and He will rescue them from ... Daily Devotions / Journalling Tue, 27 Jan 2009 08:23:39 GMT http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/sometimes-we-need-to-just-stand-still-t129.htm#163 http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/sometimes-we-need-to-just-stand-still-t129.htm http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/amazing-blessing-t128.htm AndyT Scripture: 27 Then beginning with Moses and with all the prophets, He explained to them the things concerning Himself in all the Scriptures. [Luke 24:27 NASB] Observation: I'm jealous! How often do you wish that you could just sit and listen to Jesus teach on the scriptures. The real meanings hidden in them. The things they infer and what they have to say about who God really is. These two men were more blessed than they could know. They had God Himself walking with them and expalining ... Daily Devotions / Journalling Sat, 24 Jan 2009 23:10:21 GMT http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/amazing-blessing-t128.htm#162 http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/amazing-blessing-t128.htm http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/may-our-struggles-be-secondary-to-our-obedience-t127.htm CherT =) S 17 Now when Joseph saw that his father laid his right hand on the head of Ephraim, it displeased him; so he took hold of his father’s hand to remove it from Ephraim’s head to Manasseh’s head. 18 And Joseph said to his father, “Not so, my father, for this one is the firstborn; put your right hand on his head.” 19 But his father refused and said, “I know, my son, I know. He also shall become a people, and he also shall be great; but truly his younger brother shall be greater than he, and his ... Daily Devotions / Journalling Tue, 20 Jan 2009 22:13:38 GMT http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/may-our-struggles-be-secondary-to-our-obedience-t127.htm#161 http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/may-our-struggles-be-secondary-to-our-obedience-t127.htm http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/i-hate-being-made-wrong-t126.htm AndyT Scripture: 19 The teachers of the law and the leading priests wanted to arrest Jesus at once, because they knew the story was about them. But they were afraid of what the people would do. [Luke 20:19 NCV] Observation: The 'teachers' and pharisees were scared. There is only one reason they would have to be so scared. Jesus was correct in his teachings and they knew it and, they had been teaching lies all that time and were afraid to be uncovered. They were worried that if the ... Daily Devotions / Journalling Tue, 20 Jan 2009 20:39:45 GMT http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/i-hate-being-made-wrong-t126.htm#160 http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/i-hate-being-made-wrong-t126.htm http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/my-daily-journal-t123.htm MLShiira http://hipsalmist.wordpress.com]]> Daily Devotions / Journalling Fri, 16 Jan 2009 05:47:37 GMT http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/my-daily-journal-t123.htm#157 http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/my-daily-journal-t123.htm http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/struggles-t122.htm CherT =) S 28 And He said, “Your name shall no longer be called Jacob, but Israel; for you have struggled with God and with men, and have prevailed.” 29 Then Jacob asked, saying, “Tell me Your name, I pray.” And He said, “Why is it that you ask about My name?” And He blessed him there. ~Genesis 32:28-29~ (NKJV) O Jacob struggled Spiritually and physically (with God and with man), but he remained Faithful and stood his ground, and with fervent prayer…And God Blessed him. A I think because ... Daily Devotions / Journalling Wed, 14 Jan 2009 01:08:37 GMT http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/struggles-t122.htm#156 http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/struggles-t122.htm http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/instead-of-looking-back-look-up-t121.htm CherT =) S 23 By the time Lot reached Zoar, the sun had risen over the land. 24 Then the LORD rained down burning sulfur on Sodom and Gomorrah—from the LORD out of the heavens. 25 Thus he overthrew those cities and the entire plain, including all those living in the cities—and also the vegetation in the land. 26 But Lot's wife looked back, and she became a pillar of salt. ~Genesis 19:23-26~ (NIV) O The Lord did exactly what He said He was going to do to the city where Lot lived. He had compassion ... Daily Devotions / Journalling Fri, 09 Jan 2009 01:50:42 GMT http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/instead-of-looking-back-look-up-t121.htm#155 http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/instead-of-looking-back-look-up-t121.htm http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/forgivness-for-all-t119.htm AndyT Scripture: Jesus said to Simon, "You are right." 44 Then Jesus turned toward the woman and said to Simon, "Do you see this woman? When I came into your house, you gave me no water for my feet, but she washed my feet with her tears and dried them with her hair. 45 You gave me no kiss of greeting, but she has been kissing my feet since I came in. 46 You did not put oil on my head, but she poured perfume on my feet. 47 I tell you that her many sins are forgiven, so she showed ... Daily Devotions / Journalling Wed, 07 Jan 2009 23:17:40 GMT http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/forgivness-for-all-t119.htm#153 http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/forgivness-for-all-t119.htm http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/obedience-god-s-best-for-us-t118.htm CherT =) SCRIPTURE "4 They said, "Come, let us build for ourselves a city, and a tower whose top will reach into heaven, and let us make for ourselves a name, otherwise we will be scattered abroad over the face of the whole earth." 5 The LORD came down to see the city and the tower which the sons of men had built. 6 The LORD said, "Behold, they are one people, and they all have the same language. And this is what they began to do, and now nothing which they purpose to do will be impossible ... Daily Devotions / Journalling Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:12:37 GMT http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/obedience-god-s-best-for-us-t118.htm#152 http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/obedience-god-s-best-for-us-t118.htm http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/bearing-an-abundance-of-fruits-t117.htm CherT =) S "Therefor bear Fruits in keeping with Repentance,....Indeed the axe is already laid at the root of the trees; so every tree that does not bear Fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire." ~Luke 3:8, 9~ (NASB) O Talk is cheap! But Actions speak louder than words! It's not the outside that matters to God, but the condition of our hearts are most important. So it pleases God when we're bearing Fruits of Righteousness--Other than that, it's in the fire the wasted bad roots ... Daily Devotions / Journalling Sun, 04 Jan 2009 09:15:34 GMT http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/bearing-an-abundance-of-fruits-t117.htm#151 http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/bearing-an-abundance-of-fruits-t117.htm http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/what-she-saw-t116.htm AndyT Scripture: 6 When the woman saw that the fruit of the tree was good for food and pleasing to the eye, and also desirable for gaining wisdom, she took some and ate it. [Genesis 3:6] Observation: How can you see something be one way or another? We see things based on what we have learned all through our lives. To see something as 'good' means you have to understand it to one degree or another. To get that understanding take time. To me, this means that Satan took his time in convincing ... Daily Devotions / Journalling Sat, 03 Jan 2009 07:07:54 GMT http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/what-she-saw-t116.htm#150 http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/what-she-saw-t116.htm http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/celebrate-in-god-s-victory-t115.htm CherT =) S "They will wage war against the Lamb, and the Lamb will triumph over them; for He is Lord of lords and King of kings--and those with Him and on His side are chosen and called [elected] and loyal and faithful followers." ~Revelation 17:14~ (AMP) O Along with all the war and violence going on in the world, there's also a Spiritual war going on all around us! People along with Satan's army have been at war with God, but in the end our Lord and Savior will triumph over them! I don't ... Daily Devotions / Journalling Wed, 31 Dec 2008 07:52:28 GMT http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/celebrate-in-god-s-victory-t115.htm#149 http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/celebrate-in-god-s-victory-t115.htm http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/even-in-the-end-t114.htm AndyT Scripture: 4 Then I heard another voice from heaven saying: "Come out of that city, my people, so that you will not share in her sins, so that you will not receive the disasters that will come to her. [Revelations 18:4 NCV] Observation: God is giving even another chance to repent and come to Him. He loves us so much that even in the midst of His anger being poured out on the Earth, He still calls us home to be with Him. Now that's love. Application: I will let this scripture ... Daily Devotions / Journalling Tue, 30 Dec 2008 23:43:16 GMT http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/even-in-the-end-t114.htm#148 http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/even-in-the-end-t114.htm http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/sweet-as-honey-t113.htm CherT =) S 9 So I went to the angel, telling him to give me the little book. And he said to me, "Take it and eat it; it will make your stomach bitter, but in your mouth it will be sweet as honey." 10 I took the little book out of the angel's hand and ate it, and in my mouth it was sweet as honey; and when I had eaten it, my stomach was made bitter. 11 And they said to me, "You must prophesy again concerning many peoples and nations and tongues and kings." ~Revelation 10:9-11~ (NASB) O This ... Daily Devotions / Journalling Tue, 30 Dec 2008 05:21:48 GMT http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/sweet-as-honey-t113.htm#147 http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/sweet-as-honey-t113.htm http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/legacy-t112.htm lelandh (S) Blessed are the dead who die in the lord from now on, "yes", says the spirit. That they may rest from their labors, and their works follow them. (Rev 14:16) (O) Walking upright till the very end. When all is done. Leaving behind, memories that will impact hearts. (A) All that has been given me. GOD wants me to use for his glory. The memories on peoples minds will continue to work from generation to generations. I can, because i'm still alive to do something. Something ... Daily Devotions / Journalling Mon, 29 Dec 2008 23:40:08 GMT http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/legacy-t112.htm#146 http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/legacy-t112.htm http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/serve-our-god-together-t111.htm CherT =) S "YOU have made them to be a Kingdom and Priests to Serve our GOD, and they will Reign on the earth." ~Revelation 5:10~ (NIV) O The Lord made us to be a Kingdom of Royal Priesthood....Some would see this an honor, but the REAL HONOR is of our responsibility of this Royal Priesthood..."TO SERVE OUR GOD"! WOW!!! Now THAT'S an awesome GREAT & MIGHTY HONOR, to serve the ONE and ONLY TRUE GOD....Our HEAVENLY FATHER WHO ART IN HEAVEN, HALLOWED BE THY NAME! But, our GOD ... Daily Devotions / Journalling Mon, 29 Dec 2008 10:11:48 GMT http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/serve-our-god-together-t111.htm#145 http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/serve-our-god-together-t111.htm http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/not-my-will-t109.htm AndyT Scripture: 9 When the Lamb opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of everyone who had been killed for speaking God's message and telling about their faith. 10 They shouted, "Master, you are holy and faithful! How long will it be before you judge and punish the people of this earth who killed us?" 11 Then each of those who had been killed was given a white robe and told to rest for a little while. They had to wait until the complete number of the Lord's other ... Daily Devotions / Journalling Mon, 29 Dec 2008 08:32:08 GMT http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/not-my-will-t109.htm#142 http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/not-my-will-t109.htm http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/motivated-t108.htm lelandh (S) GOD will wipe away every tear from their eyes. (Rev 7:17) (O) GOD has control, to even take away the tear glands. But here, It's talking about taking away the hurt that's been stored up from deep within. Taking away pain, hurt that had taken away our joy. Stealing the best part of happiness. (A) I can't wait. I wish GOD would bring the end already. When there will be no more pain, tears, and especially suffering. My hope is to look forward to this. To learn how to have ... Daily Devotions / Journalling Sun, 28 Dec 2008 20:52:46 GMT http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/motivated-t108.htm#141 http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/motivated-t108.htm http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/hab-gps-check-t107.htm CherT =) S "JESUS spoke to her, "Woman, why do you weep? Who are you looking for?" She, thinking that He was the gardener, said, "Mister, if you took Him, tell me where you put Him so I can care for Him." JESUS said, "Mary." Turning to face Him, she said in Hebrew, "Rabboni!" meaning "Teacher!" JESUS said, "Don't cling to Me, for I have not yet ascended to the FATHER. Go to My Brothers and tell them, 'I ascend to My Father and Your Father, My ... Daily Devotions / Journalling Thu, 25 Dec 2008 02:36:20 GMT http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/hab-gps-check-t107.htm#140 http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/hab-gps-check-t107.htm http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/what-did-jesus-do-t106.htm AndyT Scripture: And there are also many other things which Jesus did, which if they were written in detail, I suppose that even the world itself would not contain the books that would be written. [John 21:25 NASB] Observation: Well, we know now that the world can hold the books, but the question is Just what else did Jesus do and why was'nt it written down as well? But then I have to ask, does it really matter? In the books that we do have, we see Jesus doing things from giving forgiveness ... Daily Devotions / Journalling Thu, 25 Dec 2008 00:10:50 GMT http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/what-did-jesus-do-t106.htm#139 http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/what-did-jesus-do-t106.htm http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/vision-t105.htm lelandh (S) Jesus said to her, woman, why are you weeping? Whom are you seeking? She, supposing him to be the gardener, said to him, sir, if you have called him away, tell me where you have laid him, and i will take him away. (John 20:15) (O) She didn't recognize him, or should i say, she didn't know him. Jesus standing there and spoke to her. She did repond, but was deeply distressed. So deep that she didn't know it was him. Whatever situation we get ourselves into. Do we lose ... Daily Devotions / Journalling Wed, 24 Dec 2008 18:45:10 GMT http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/vision-t105.htm#138 http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/vision-t105.htm http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/fruits-honoring-god-t104.htm CherT =) S "I AM the Vine, and MY FATHER is the VINEDRESSER. Every branch in ME that does not bear Fruit, HE takes away; and every branch that bears Fruit, HE prunes it so that it may bear more Fruit." ~John 15:1-2~ (NASB) O Jesus uses the metaphor of HIM being the Vine, the Main Stem of Life, the Roots that supports the rest of the Plant or Vineyard with the Nutrients to grow and produce a GOOD harvest of Fruits! With Our Heavenly Father~Our Gardener~Our Keeper~Our Vinedresser Who watches ... Daily Devotions / Journalling Wed, 24 Dec 2008 08:48:46 GMT http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/fruits-honoring-god-t104.htm#137 http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/fruits-honoring-god-t104.htm http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/ask-he-s-waiting-t103.htm lelandh (S) Most assuredly, i say to you, whatever you ask the father in my name he will give you. Until now you have ask nothing in my name, Ask and you will receive, that your joy may be full. (John 16:23,24) (O) Praying with conviction, with Jesus in your Heart. Like a father to his children. The communication bond is most revelent to a relationship. It is important that they stay in-tuned. Asking foolish things and desired things, will get a silent answer. Or a shake of his head. ... Daily Devotions / Journalling Wed, 24 Dec 2008 00:57:29 GMT http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/ask-he-s-waiting-t103.htm#136 http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/ask-he-s-waiting-t103.htm http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/keep-on-pressing-on-with-jesus-t102.htm CherT =) S "After this, many of HIS Disciples drew back (returned to their old associations) and no longer accompanied HIM. JESUS said to the Twelve, Will you also go away? [And do you too desire to leave ME?]" ~John 6:66-67~ (AMP) O Many of Jesus' Disciples left Him and went back to their old-fleshly ways, because they couldn't handle the Truth and walk in Truth because of their guilt! They felt condemned vs. conviction...They loved their old ways vs. GOD'S Way! And yet, Jesus gave His ... Daily Devotions / Journalling Sun, 21 Dec 2008 03:08:51 GMT http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/keep-on-pressing-on-with-jesus-t102.htm#135 http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/keep-on-pressing-on-with-jesus-t102.htm http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/what-god-wants-t101.htm AndyT Scripture: I came down from heaven to do what God wants me to do, not what I want to do. [John 6:38] Observation: Wow. What a statement. Jesus Himself said that He did not come to do what he wants to do but what God wants Him to do. If even Jesus subborned His desires to the Father, then that speaks loudly to me that I need to do the same. Application: This is a hard one. Again I have to die to self and forget about what I want from life. I have to think about what it is ... Daily Devotions / Journalling Sat, 20 Dec 2008 07:20:32 GMT http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/what-god-wants-t101.htm#134 http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/what-god-wants-t101.htm http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/jesus-is-the-same-t100.htm CherT =) Scripture: "Jesus Christ is the SAME Yesterday and Today and Forever." ~Hebrews 13:8~ (NASB) Observation: Jesus never changes~We shouldn't too! Except that Jesus had Great Faith, so we should follow toward having Greater Faith~And to love and walk in Righteousness, and to hate and reject or rebuke inquity! Consistency in our Spiritual Growth and sharing all that is Good with others allows God to work through us yesterday, today, and forever! Application: We can't afford to ... Daily Devotions / Journalling Mon, 15 Dec 2008 10:22:54 GMT http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/jesus-is-the-same-t100.htm#130 http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/jesus-is-the-same-t100.htm http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/let-us-draw-near-t98.htm CherT =) S "let us DRAW NEAR with a sincere heart in full assurance of Faith, having our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water." ~Hebrews 10:22~ (NASB) O Jesus sacrificed Himself for us, reconciled us with our Heavenly Father, by sprinkling us clean with His blood inside and out! We can now draw near to God, thanks to our Lord & Savior...To keep at a distance from God would be a slap in the face with ungratefulness to all that the Lord ... Daily Devotions / Journalling Mon, 15 Dec 2008 06:21:57 GMT http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/let-us-draw-near-t98.htm#128 http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/let-us-draw-near-t98.htm http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/god-s-promise-t97.htm JeschaM Scripture "So God has given His promise and His oath." ~Hebrews 6:18~ (NLT) Observation God made promises to us, and He guarantees to keep them. Do I make promises and keep them? Like when I say, I'm going to Journal every day...Do I keep this promise? Application God keeps His promises, so I have to keep mine too. I have to learn how to keep my promises, or God will not hear my prayers. I don't want to be a liar! Prayer Dear Jesus, thank You for Your Love! ... Daily Devotions / Journalling Mon, 15 Dec 2008 05:42:50 GMT http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/god-s-promise-t97.htm#127 http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/god-s-promise-t97.htm http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/eternal-truth-t96.htm AndyT Scripture: Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. [Hebrews 13:8 NCV] Observation: I see people that say, "The world is different now, so we have to look at the Bible differently" Or, "The Bible can not be applied the same way because everything has changed." They use this as an excuse to do the things they want to do and not feel guilty about it. They think they can bargin or barter their way into heaven. They have changed what is right to fit what ... Daily Devotions / Journalling Sun, 14 Dec 2008 20:06:58 GMT http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/eternal-truth-t96.htm#126 http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/eternal-truth-t96.htm http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/the-real-deal-t95.htm AndyT Scripture: "so Christ also, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time for salvation without reference to sin, to those who eagerly await Him." ( Hebrews 9:28 NASB ) Observation: As I was reading this the words 'will appear a second time for salvation' jumped out at me. Hey, wait a second. I thought I was already saved, and is'nt that what salvation is? Ok. Gotta look up salvation. This word is used of the deliverance of the Israelites ... Daily Devotions / Journalling Sat, 13 Dec 2008 23:18:53 GMT http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/the-real-deal-t95.htm#125 http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/the-real-deal-t95.htm http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/a-chance-to-do-right-t84.htm AndyT Scripture: 1 The Lord spoke this word to Jeremiah during the fourth year that Jehoiakim son of Josiah was king of Judah: 2 "Get a scroll. Write on it all the words I have spoken to you about Israel and Judah and all the nations. Write everything from when I first spoke to you, when Josiah was king, until now. 3 Maybe the family of Judah will hear what disasters I am planning to bring on them and will stop doing wicked things. Then I would forgive them for the sins and the evil things ... Daily Devotions / Journalling Mon, 18 Aug 2008 20:41:26 GMT http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/a-chance-to-do-right-t84.htm#111 http://jwjesus.forumotion.com/daily-devotions-journalling-f11/a-chance-to-do-right-t84.htm