On the Go - January 18, 2010

For those who won't accept truth, reality has little bearing.

Live it
"Firsthand" is the term used to speak of being a witness to something. One can say the apostles were firsthand witnesses of Jesus in his earthly ministry, but after his ascension to heaven, only John saw him again. His experience is recorded in Revelation where John speaks of being caught up to heaven and not only seeing Jesus, but incredible future things that will come to pass in the future. I imagine those who recorded his experience on paper for posterity, had a little doubt as to the reality of what they were writing. "Is it allegory, fiction? Could it be that it's true, and I just can't believe it?" Our generation is not the first to question the experience of someone else.

Ok, I admit it, I'm attracted to disaster movies. And I don't think one has ever been made that didn't show a street preacher saying "Repent," and holding a worn out cardboard sign reading, "The End Is Near." Of course, Hollywood makes fun of them and their message, so they use the image to mock God and anyone who believes what is said about him by someone else, even if they're firsthand witnesses. But we really shouldn't mock those God mockers, for knowing Jesus firsthand through his Holy Spirit and refusing to believe his Word, are we not worse than them?

Pray it
What good is knowing the truth if I never preach it and what good are the best of intentions if no one is interested in what You have to say through me? Help me remain focused on the message as You take care of those who need to hear it.

Resources
Why would you repair something broken and never use it? (2001)
We magnify our perception of Jesus . (2002)H
How many times have I refused to serve God and someone else didn't? (2004)
Real prayer begins the second time we ask. (2006)
Our mission should always come first. (2007)
Would someone accept a marvelous gift and not know the Giver? (2008)
Emotion will eventually come out. (2009)

How to Pray for...
My husband or wife.
May they grow closer to You today.

My children.
Break down the snares that might trip them up

Their school.
May the influence of schools be a positive one.

Their teachers.
May their instruction be sound and correct.

My children's friends.
Make them edifying, not noncondemning.

My friends.
May they be understanding and supportive.

My work.
May our biz practices be honorable and fair.

My city.
Surround us with favor among other cities.

Governmental leaders.
Productive or weed them out.

My country.
Keep our pride from becoming arrogance.

My President.
May their spouse and children be supportive.

My church.
Break us but don't let us give up.

My pastor.
Lead them to be praiseworthy and truthful.

My church leadership.
Supportive of members and families.

Sister churches.
May they faithfully preach the gospel.

Persecuted churches.
Give them freedom from condemnation.

Missionaries.
Extend the life and affect of resources.

The sick.
May they be grateful and not down.

The lost.
Let them see their true condition.

Those in despair.
May they rejoice in You.

Those in the hospital.
May patients be cooperative and patient.

Those grieving.
Covert pain to ministry for others.

Widows.
Grow their resources.

Orphans.
Clothe them in Your grace.

Myself.
Use me anyway you can.

Prayertower Devotionals are the original creation of James R. Green:
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