On the Go - December 4, 2008

Funny how victim and victor share the same root but are opposing implications.

Live it
As I was driving home from work last night, the two lane road I traveled was congested in both directions. The cars in front of me were stopped at a traffic signal and as always, I try to leave a little room between me and the car in front of me so I can maneuver out of line if I need to do so. Then, as the traffic started to move ahead, I pressed the accelerator just when Mercedes swerved halfway in front of me from the right turning lane. I slammed on my brakes to avoid hitting him in the side and thankfully the car behind me saw what was happening and didn't hit me from the rear. As the Mercedes straightened in front of me, I was able to see their license plate which believe it or not, read "VICTIM." I couldn't help but laugh aloud.

I find it hard to take a person owning a Mercedes and living in the part of town in which I was driving, as being any kind of victim. So I imagined the possible occupation of someone who would purchase a plate like that. I concluded he was probably a lawyer who makes his living from accidents where he might profit from someone else's misery. As I continued driving home, I thanked God for his grace and imagined how that plate should have read. But then again, I don't think "HYPOCRITE" would fit the plate.

Pray it
Would that all Christians could have a auto license plate that read "VICTOR." But then again, I wonder if such a proclamation would as hypocritcal as the person whose plate read "VICTIM." Will we rise above the problems of today and soar on wings as eagles or gripe and complain as we fly with turkeys?

Resources
Revival may be as simple as loving God and loving each other the same way. (2000)
The Church has power to accomplish many things on earth that are not being done. (2001)
Is there any evidence in your life that the Holy Spirit is living in you? (2003)
The saddest statement after death is, "I intended to do it, but I thought I had plenty of time" (2004)
What will you do today with the authority Jesus gave you? (2005)
Devotional (2006)
Are you at peace on the outside, but losing ground to sin on the inside? (2007)
What is desire without persistence? (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.

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