On the Go - November 12, 2008

Disciples are discipled by disciples.

Live it
Without question today the church has taken a principle of Scripture and misinterpreted it. I'm speaking of the Great Commission given to us by the Lord Jesus just before ascending into heaven. In short, he told us through his disciples to go and make disciples. But, almost without exception, the art of making disciples today is viewed as continuing education by most Churches and ministries. What's missing is personally spending time with new believers, guiding them in the right direction, teaching them how to live God's word and then personally holding them accountable for the profession of their faith. It's just like man to turn a project of accountability into absenteeism, being there into busy work, caring into condemnation and diligence into delegation.

Pray it
There's a place for quiet study and a place for on the job training. The time is nearing to trade my staff for your's and leave the desert of preparation to get in the face of those who hold your people captive. I do so with confidence knowing I am on Your side with Your word as my sword. Help me finish strong, be it here , there or in the air.

Resources
IDOP: Emulate the life of the first church during persecution. (2000)
It should be first nature for Christians to give thanks. (2001)
Our largest adversary diminishes in size when comapred to our God. (2002)
When compromise first creeps in a pulpit, a creep can't be far behind. (2003)
Faith is acting on the revealed Word of God, not just talking about it (2004)
We can trust the Holy Bible from cover to cover, but it doesn't tell us everything about God. (2005)
Devotional (2006)
Waiting on God is not delay based on indecision(2007)
Are you the Biggest Loser in the world? (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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