On the Go - October 10, 2008

The Bible can be read by anyone, but the Holy Spirit reveals what it says to a few.

Live it

It's only natural that things read in the Holy Bible are woven through the fabric of America. After all, our nation was founded by a few Christians on biblical principles. It can't be disputed that most of the Founders were believers because every document they composed references God and their faith in him. Even though this one nation under God is still standing, it's teetering on the brink of ruin. This is because the majority of today's governmental leaders claim to be Christians but have no respect, reliance or faith in God or the Holy Scriptures.

A university professor stood in front of his class and spoke of the Bible and faith in God with disdain and disrespect. He pointed out what he believed were flaws and erroneous statements in Scripture. When a student had all she could stand, she raised her hand and when recognized, asked the professor, "Isn't it true the Bible is God's letter to his children?" The professor reluctantly nodded his head when the student concluded, "Then, isn't it also true that you're guilty of reading someone else's mail?" Don't be like that professor. Be honest and if you want to read and understand Scripture, first meet the Author and walk with him.

Pray it
I am so grateful for the Word and the freedom we have to enjoy, promote and share what it says with the world. Convict those who speak of things they have no knowledge, dismiss what they hear and reject the opportunity to meet You.

Resources
Where there is liberty, there is sacrificial bloodshed. (2000)
Just because you elect not to make Jesus your Lord doesn't change the fact He is Lord. (2001)
Without repentance, salvation is impossible. (2002)
Like Jeremiah, has God instructed you NOT to pray for someone? (2004)
Serving God demands we get out of our comfort zone. (2005)
When you pray, are you looking to see what God is actually doing? (2006)
Hope is not lost if we listen to God and move when He speaks. (2007)
Consequence are results of actions, good or bad and can seldom be avoided. (2008)

How to Pray for...
My husband or wife.
Teach both of us to trust your Word without compromise.

My children.
Remind my children of Scripture as they contemplate action today.

Their school.
Teach our children character as much as knowledge.

Their teachers.
Give my children teachers with godly character.

My children's friends.
Protect my kids from taking advice from ungodly friends.

My friends.
Teach me how to be a good friend to another person today.

My work.
Give my business a firm foundation on which to grow spiritually.

My city.
Guard our leaders from making laws that lead people to sin.

Governmental leaders.
Give our city godly leaders upon who you have influence.

My country.
Refresh our memory of the spiritual foundation upon which our country was founded.

My President.
Teach him to regard life as You do.

My church.
Humble us if we've taken our eyes off you and put them on men and programs.

My pastor.
Make our pastor a man of prayer that leads a people of prayer.

My church leadership.
Restore the joy of those church leaders who are serving without passion.

Sister churches.
Use all the Spirit-filled churches in this area to make a real impact on the lost.

Persecuted churches.
Provide the needs of persecuted brothers and keep moles away from the flock.

Missionaries.
Give them creative means to teach the Gospel that inspires a thirst for the Living Water.

The sick..
Comfort those suffering from illness.

The lost.
Give me boldness to speak the gospel without compromise.

Those in despair.
Heal the hurt in the heart of those who have lost a loved one.

Those in the hospital.
Use doctors and nurses today to do your work.

Those grieving.
Comfort those grieving and build in them a spirit of trust to replace the doubts.

Widows.
Give us a heart for those in need and feet to move when your Spirit moves.

Orphans.
Place orphans in the care of godly men and women who know you.

Myself.
Magnify the work of my hands to bring glory to your Name.

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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