Greetings:
As I continue to grow in my walk with Jesus Christ, I become more aware of my need to grow. As I strive to move closer to my Savior, the more defects and blemishes I find. Because of this, I go before the throne on a regular basis and seek God's forgiveness, grace, and strength. I seek Him for the wisdom, strength, and ability to do what He has called me to do.
Because of this, I seek on a regular basis for others to pray for me. I firmly believe that the prayers of God's people are heard by God. And, I believe that He answers all prayers in accordance with His Word and His Will.
Therefore, it is my request that anyone who reads this become a prayer partner for me. I ask that you lift me up on a daily basis to the throne. I want to be an example in my life, speech, and action. I want to have a clear conscience before God. I want to be a man of faith and dependence on God. I seek to hear His "Well done, good and faithful servant."
If God so leads you, I ask that you put me on your daily prayer list. Let this be a decision that you and God make.
God bless you.
For Kingdom Education,
Doc
Monday, March 31, 2008
Being a Witness
Greetings:
Welcome back. I trust that you had a relaxing and refreshing Easter break. Starting tomorrow, we will finish Romans 12 – considering the Correct Attitude Toward Others.
"Then Ananias went to the house and entered it. Placing his hands on Saul, he said, 'Brother Saul, the Lord-Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you were coming here-has sent me so that you may see again and be filled with the Holy Spirit'" (Acts 9:1).
Billy Graham, the great evangelist, shared a personal story that I want to share with you today -
“In my own life there have been times when I have also had the sense of being filled with the Spirit, knowing that some special strength was added for some task I was being called to perform. We sailed for England in 1954 for a crusade that was to last for three months. While on the ship, I experienced a definite sense of oppression. Satan seemed to have assembled a formidable array of his artillery against me. Not only was I oppressed, I was overtaken by a sense of depression, accomplished by a frightening feeling of inadequacy for the task that lay ahead. Almost night and day, I prayed. I knew in a new way what Paul was telling us when he spoke about 'praying without ceasing.' Then one day in a prayer meeting with my wife and colleagues, a break came. As I wept before the Lord, I was filled with deep assurance that power belonged to God and He was faithful. I had been baptized by the Spirit into the Body of Christ when I was saved, but I believe God gave me a special anointing on the way to England. From that moment on, I was confident that God the Holy Sprit was in control for the tasks that lay ahead. That proved true.” Elmer Towns, Understanding the Deeper Life, Revell, Old Tappan, NJ 1988, pp. 214, 215
As a believer, God has provided the Holy Spirit for you and I so that we can experience the power of the gospel that allows us to live the Christian life.
Today, invite the Holy Spirit to fill your life to overflowing so that you can be a witness of the Christian walk to your students, co-workers, and families that you meet today.
For Kingdom Education,
Doc
Welcome back. I trust that you had a relaxing and refreshing Easter break. Starting tomorrow, we will finish Romans 12 – considering the Correct Attitude Toward Others.
"Then Ananias went to the house and entered it. Placing his hands on Saul, he said, 'Brother Saul, the Lord-Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you were coming here-has sent me so that you may see again and be filled with the Holy Spirit'" (Acts 9:1).
Billy Graham, the great evangelist, shared a personal story that I want to share with you today -
“In my own life there have been times when I have also had the sense of being filled with the Spirit, knowing that some special strength was added for some task I was being called to perform. We sailed for England in 1954 for a crusade that was to last for three months. While on the ship, I experienced a definite sense of oppression. Satan seemed to have assembled a formidable array of his artillery against me. Not only was I oppressed, I was overtaken by a sense of depression, accomplished by a frightening feeling of inadequacy for the task that lay ahead. Almost night and day, I prayed. I knew in a new way what Paul was telling us when he spoke about 'praying without ceasing.' Then one day in a prayer meeting with my wife and colleagues, a break came. As I wept before the Lord, I was filled with deep assurance that power belonged to God and He was faithful. I had been baptized by the Spirit into the Body of Christ when I was saved, but I believe God gave me a special anointing on the way to England. From that moment on, I was confident that God the Holy Sprit was in control for the tasks that lay ahead. That proved true.” Elmer Towns, Understanding the Deeper Life, Revell, Old Tappan, NJ 1988, pp. 214, 215
As a believer, God has provided the Holy Spirit for you and I so that we can experience the power of the gospel that allows us to live the Christian life.
Today, invite the Holy Spirit to fill your life to overflowing so that you can be a witness of the Christian walk to your students, co-workers, and families that you meet today.
For Kingdom Education,
Doc
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Correct Attitude on Self - Part 13
Greetings:
“…if exhorting, in exhortation; giving, with generosity; leading, with diligence; showing mercy, with cheerfulness.” Romans 12:8 (HCSB).
A Sunday School teacher asked the boys and girls if they ever showed kindness to dumb animals. One little boy finally spoke up, “Well, I kicked my brother one time for kicking his dog!” Maybe the little boy had a lot to learn about mercy but at least he was moved deeply enough to take action!
God gifts us to show mercy – compassion – to those who are afflicted, who have a need. Earlier we studied the gift of exhortation (3/27). This concept is that we help those who have needs with a cheerful, exuberant attitude. As we consider that God gave us a great gift because of the sacrifice of Christ, He sought to meet our need – may we be challenged to meet the needs of others as God gives us the power and ability to.
For Kingdom Education,
Doc
“…if exhorting, in exhortation; giving, with generosity; leading, with diligence; showing mercy, with cheerfulness.” Romans 12:8 (HCSB).
A Sunday School teacher asked the boys and girls if they ever showed kindness to dumb animals. One little boy finally spoke up, “Well, I kicked my brother one time for kicking his dog!” Maybe the little boy had a lot to learn about mercy but at least he was moved deeply enough to take action!
God gifts us to show mercy – compassion – to those who are afflicted, who have a need. Earlier we studied the gift of exhortation (3/27). This concept is that we help those who have needs with a cheerful, exuberant attitude. As we consider that God gave us a great gift because of the sacrifice of Christ, He sought to meet our need – may we be challenged to meet the needs of others as God gives us the power and ability to.
For Kingdom Education,
Doc
Saturday, March 29, 2008
Correct Attitude on Self - Part 12
Greetings:
“…if exhorting, in exhortation; giving, with generosity; leading, with diligence; showing mercy, with cheerfulness.” Romans 12:8 (HCSB).
One pastor has written, “Leader: In order to be a leader a man must have followers. And to have followers, a man must have their confidence. Hence, the supreme quality of a leader is unquestionably integrity. Without it, no real success is possible, no matter whether it is on a section gang, on a football field, in an army, or in an office. If a mans associates find him guilty of phoniness, if they find that he lacks forthright integrity, he will fail. His teachings and actions must square with each other. The first great need, therefore, is integrity and high purpose.”
It has been said, “Lead, follow, or get out of the way.” Confucius has been credited with saying, “If you are leading and no one is following – you are just taking a walk.”
Paul says that God bestows a gift upon us of leadership, and when He does, we are to use it diligently. Diligence is defined as industrious, meticulous care and attention. When God provides you with the power and ability to lead – do it with great care and attention.
Today, realize that every one of us is a leader of someone. Seek God to guide you in the use of the gift He has given you.
For Kingdom Education,
Doc
“…if exhorting, in exhortation; giving, with generosity; leading, with diligence; showing mercy, with cheerfulness.” Romans 12:8 (HCSB).
One pastor has written, “Leader: In order to be a leader a man must have followers. And to have followers, a man must have their confidence. Hence, the supreme quality of a leader is unquestionably integrity. Without it, no real success is possible, no matter whether it is on a section gang, on a football field, in an army, or in an office. If a mans associates find him guilty of phoniness, if they find that he lacks forthright integrity, he will fail. His teachings and actions must square with each other. The first great need, therefore, is integrity and high purpose.”
It has been said, “Lead, follow, or get out of the way.” Confucius has been credited with saying, “If you are leading and no one is following – you are just taking a walk.”
Paul says that God bestows a gift upon us of leadership, and when He does, we are to use it diligently. Diligence is defined as industrious, meticulous care and attention. When God provides you with the power and ability to lead – do it with great care and attention.
Today, realize that every one of us is a leader of someone. Seek God to guide you in the use of the gift He has given you.
For Kingdom Education,
Doc
Friday, March 28, 2008
Correct Attitude on Self - Part 11
Greetings:
“…if exhorting, in exhortation; giving, with generosity; leading, with diligence; showing mercy, with cheerfulness.” Romans 12:8 (HCSB).
A pastor tells of a mission tour to the Far East. While in Hong Kong, he observed a hungry little girl outside a bakery window. She had fallen asleep with her face pressed against the window that separated her from the fresh bread inside. He took slides of that scene. When sharing his slide presentation back home, the pastor always climaxed his sermon with that picture and an appeal for people to share Christ, the Living Bread, with a hungry world.Following one presentation, one worshiper asked him, “What did you do about it?” “About what?” the pastor replied. “About the little girl asleep at the bakery window, what did you do about that?”
Paul here instructs us that we are to give generously. As one of late mentors used to say, “Don’t curse the darkness, light a candle.” We can see needs around us and complain, or we can do something about the issues.
Today – give as God has given unto you.
For Kingdom Education,
Doc
“…if exhorting, in exhortation; giving, with generosity; leading, with diligence; showing mercy, with cheerfulness.” Romans 12:8 (HCSB).
A pastor tells of a mission tour to the Far East. While in Hong Kong, he observed a hungry little girl outside a bakery window. She had fallen asleep with her face pressed against the window that separated her from the fresh bread inside. He took slides of that scene. When sharing his slide presentation back home, the pastor always climaxed his sermon with that picture and an appeal for people to share Christ, the Living Bread, with a hungry world.Following one presentation, one worshiper asked him, “What did you do about it?” “About what?” the pastor replied. “About the little girl asleep at the bakery window, what did you do about that?”
Paul here instructs us that we are to give generously. As one of late mentors used to say, “Don’t curse the darkness, light a candle.” We can see needs around us and complain, or we can do something about the issues.
Today – give as God has given unto you.
For Kingdom Education,
Doc
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