On the Go - November 29, 2008

Trust may never be earned after failing to keep a promise.

Live it
When Laban made a promise to Jacob, it involved giving his daughter Rachel in marriage to Jacob after seven years of labor. When it came time to deliver, Laban tricked Jacob and gave him her sister, Leah. Interestingly, it took Jacob seven years to keep his word and Laban less than a day to violate his. Before you take offense against Laban, think about Jacob's brother, Esau still stewing back in Canaan. You see, Esau was the victim of his brother's deception more than once and couldn't catch him before he left home and ran for his life.

For the next seven years, it was uncertain who distrusted who more, Jacob, Rachel, Leah, Esau or Laban. In the end, Jacob got revenge for his seven year violated contract, took both Laban's daughters, his healthy cattle and left by night for home, leaving his father-in-law holding an empty bag. What can be learned from this soap opera? You shouldn't be surprised when you meet one or more liars who are better at it than you.

Pray it
And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. Eph 6:18

Resources
Asa's 41 years on the throne of Judah teach us much about revival (2000)
Why do we fear an enemy Christ has defeated? (2002)
What happens in the lives of others shouldn't even be compared to what God is doing in us. (2003)
What does it say that most Chritians are not growing spiritually? (2004)
Unlike the church, God never takes a holiday and heaven is never closed. (2005)
Devotional (2006)
What we do isn't nearly as important as how we do it and the attitude we display. (2007)
Are you struggling to make a living? (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:
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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