Devotion Thoughts - 09/04/2011

Deut 33:1-29


Moses mentions how God is going to bless the tribes in specific ways.


We, too, need to pray specifically for people. General prayers are a cop-out. Why? Because general prayers ('Lord, bless the Chinese people') might or might not be answered, so we can't tell if we are failures or not. By praying for specific answers we will know if God is answering our prayers or not. To become a prayer warrior, I must accept the challenge of praying for specifics, and expecting answers.


Luke 13:1-21


Death is inevitable ('ye shall all likewise perish'), unless the Lord comes first. However, the manner of death (accident, torture, sickness, old age) differs. We need to be ready for death by knowing that we are God's children.


The Lord gives us plenty of time and opportunity to be fruit bearers.


As for becoming members of His Kingdom, a little bit of faith will get us there!


Psalm 78:65-72


To say that 'the Lord awoke as from sleep' is clearly poetic language, for God never sleeps. It is about God getting involved in our troubles when He thinks it is time to do so. And that time will be the best time for the purpose of making us grow spiritually.


Proverbs 12:25


There are many people walking around with heavy hearts. If we come across one, it is an opportunity to give out a cheery word!

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