On the Go - December 22, 2009

I love the fact that God's book has all the answers in the back.

Live it
A rhetorical question doesn't need an answer for the proposition is its purpose. But when a question is asked and someone waits for an answer that never comes and is never given by the person asking, it's can be frustrating. Then there's the question someone asks but has no clue of the correct answer. Aren't you glad the Bible never leaves a need unanswered, a problem unsolved or a doubt flapping in the wind.

The Old Testament prophets spoke God's word. They didn't interpret it or try to spin it, but simply said what God told them without the window dressing. Sometime it was forthtelling and other times foretelling, but there was one way to know when someone was a true prophet. When their words were proven true, they were not killed. I guess you can imagine what happened on the other hand. These days all prophets are forthtellers in that they speak the unaltered, plain, simple and uncompromising words of Scripture - period. There is no longer any need for foretelling because John finished the work in Revelation by answering all the lingering questions with the one Word answer, Jesus.

Pray it
Praise Your Name Lord. You are the Answer to every question I ever had, the Fulfillment of every question I've ever asked, the Hope of my life and the Great and Almighty Finisher of everything we leave undone.

Resources
Jonathan Edwards preached and people feared dying before they could confess and repent. (2000)
Measuring or counting something recognizes God as owner with power to take possession (2004)
Seeking confirmation instead of revelation may be evidence of ignorance. (2005)
Devotional (2006)
A good relationship begins with transparency and grows with frequent and candid conversation. (2007)
Forget Freddy and Jason. You haven't met terror until you face eternity without Jesus.(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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