On the Go - November 5, 2008

Power doesn't always accompany authority.

Live it
The people of Israel wandered in the desert and saw evidence of the their faith daily by looking up in the sky. There a fire led them by night and a column of cloud by day. They knew his divine will by hearing it directly from Moses who got it directly from God himself. It's interesting that not everyone believed Moses or the physical evidence in the sky. Even after seeing miracle after miracle, day after day, many doubted and some even rebelled against the man appointed by God as their leader.

What was the thing that made these rebels so discontent? If you believe their complaint, they found hope in believing they could go back to the way things were. Could it be that they found it easier to live under the rule of Pharaoh than to live daily by faith in God? Did they really crave the slavery and harsh treatment of Egypt, or were they just whining and complaining about the authority appointed over them? We know the later was the reason because we know the rest of the story, but what about us? The truth is that rebellion fills the heart when we refuse to believe God. You may not feel like a rebel, but refusing to follow God makes you one regardless of what you believe.

Pray it
The good thing about following You Lord Jesus, is the fact I don't have to worry about who those who have authority over me. It's You whom I trust, for You have power over them and all they can do is take my life. In the end they gain nothing and I gain averything.

Resources
Wordly wisdom is an oxymoron (2000)
Wise men will forever seek Jesus. (2001)
Sometimes it takes a little rain to truly appreciate the sunshine. (2002)
Men are looking for God these days but few take notice He's right in front of them. (2003)
Most fights are won by standing your ground against the enemy's advance (2004)
Why don't we spend the time we talk about prayer praying? (2005)
Anything that helps us consider God is a good thing. (2006)
If you're saved, God is on your side, even if your so-called friends are not! (2007)
It's not mother nature or 2012 we need to be concerned about. (2008)

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

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:
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