On the Go - October 4, 2008

The crust on a fool began forming the moment he stopped listening.

Live it
When Moses walked into his court with a rod and wearing the garb of a Hebrew, Pharaoh knew this was not the same man he knew. Banished from his home for killing an Egyptian, Moses spent forty years in the desert ruling sheep and not sitting at the king's table. Now it seemed he only listened to God and followed his instruction while Pharaoh on the other hand, listened to bad counsel and made rules rather than follow them.

I'm also reminded of the prophet Samuel who visited the home of Jesse to anoint one of his son's to be king of Israel to replace Saul who stopped listening to God. Jesse paraded the oldest and most mature sons in front of Samuel who rejected them. After the last rejection, he must have questioned his understanding of God's instruction. "Tell me, do you have any other sons? Jesse affirmed they were, but discounted that a king should come from someone so young an inexperienced. Today, you might feel like an unlikely candidate to be significant to God. Or you might feel like you failed to properly raise your sons or daughters. If so, just remember, God is looking for anyone who will listen and obey his instruction, not for any educated, trained, expectant person who won't listen to him.

Pray it
If I have anything in my favor it's the fact listening seems to be the only thing I'm good at. Even as my skills diminish with age, my willingness to do what You want and go where You lead, has never been stronger. I feel I'm equipped to do whatever you ask, but if all I can do in the days ahead is spend time with You and listen, that's more than enough. Thank You very much!

Resources
George Washington was bulletproof to the Indians, but he never faced today's media. (2000)
The Thummin has been replaced by the Person of the Holy Spirit dwelling in us. (2001)
False listening can be as bad as false teaching. (2002)
May our life be summarized by the simple phrase, "They believed God." (2003)
Recovering from a break-in is as much emotional as replacing what was stolen. (2004)
Gaining riches shouldn't motivate us, but pleasing God should! (2005)
The simplest prayer is honest emotion and expressing dependence on God (2006)
Freedom is lost the moment we're unwilling to give up something so others can enjoy it. (2007)
Apathy will eat you up one nibble at a time. . (2008)

How to Pray for...
My husband or wife.
Teach me to love my wife today the same way Jesus loves me.

My children.
Lead my children in paths of righteousness and keep them from straying too far.

Their school.
Keep those of bad influence from teaching in our schools.

Their teachers.
Protect those whose passion is to teach what is right in Your eyes.

My children's friends.
Give my children godly friends who are committed to do what is right in Your eyes.

My friends.
Help me be a friend to the friendless and faithful to those who befriend me.

My work.
Make me a diligent worker, one who inspires my boss and leads him to trust you.

My city.
Take my city one where truth and liberty are dominant and favoritism has no place.

Governmental leaders.
Guide government leaders to do only that which Scripture teaches.

My country.
Convert our country's patriotism "fever" into a passion for holiness under Your Banner.

My President.
Give him wisdom to make the choices You want him to make.

My church.
Give my fellow church members a passion to be clean and reconciled to each other.

My pastor.
Direct him to lead resolutely, anchored on the rock of uncompromising faith.

My church leadership.
Teach the leaders in our church to serve faithfully, even when none one is looking.

Sister churches.
Bless those churches whose stand is uncorrupted by a world value system.

Persecuted churches.
Protect persecuted brothers, giving them a testimony that extends around the world.

Missionaries.
Bless them. Meet their ministerial and personal needs to overflowing.

The sick..
Sustain those on his or her sickbed.

The lost.
Direct them to someone willing and ready to present the Gospel of Jesus without compromise.

Those in despair.
Remind those in despair that it is only ignorance of God that's hopeless.

Those in the hospital.
Protect those in the hospital from infectious germs that might exasperate their condition.

Those grieving.
Give hope to those who grieve so they will know it's purpose and not be servants to it.

Widows.
Protect the widows and provide their needs. Bless those who serve them.

Orphans.
Let the orphans know of Your care. Bless those who care for them.

Myself.
Give me the confidence to speak your Word boldly today.

Prayertower Devotionals are the original creation of James R. Green:
Just Thinkin'... (2000-2003)
Read the Bible Thru in 365 Days (2004)
Pray Thru the Word in 365 Days (2005)
One-minute Devotionals (2006 to present).

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