Turn On The Light… 

JANUARY 25, 2021

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

Psalm 22:1 My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? why art thou so far from helping me, and from the words of my roaring?

THOUGHT ON GOD’S WORD:

    In the state of Kentucky, they have beautiful caves that go deep into the mountains. In these caves, the temperature remains the same year around and the atmosphere stays very damp. If you have never been in a cave, you may not have ever experienced what I am about to tell you.

    When I was young, my parents took me to such a cave. As we went farther into the heart of this mountain, the guide described the stalactites and stalagmites. He told how they had formed over time by mineral deposits. Then at one point he said, “Stand very still and no one move.” That is when it happened. He turned off the lights. I mean there was no light from anything. At first, there was this gasp from the crowd, then a little murmuring, but over just a few seconds it grew very silent. It was the darkest darkness I had ever experienced. Even though there were people all around me, there was also this eerie feeling of being all alone. Then the guide struck a match. The little light from that match seemed to fill the entire room of that cave. When he turned the lights back on, I must admit I felt somewhat relieved. The tension of the uncertain darkness was gone.

    In today’s verse, the psalmist is asking why God had forsaken him and why He was so far away. Yet the truth was, God had never moved. In the darkness of this world, it may seem sometimes like we are all alone. As believers, we must remember we are never alone. God is always there. He is even there in our darkest hour.   

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

    Does it seem at times as if God is not there? That for some unknown reason He is not listening. Does it appear the world around you has become a very dark place? May I suggest you turn on the light of His Word in your life? Just a little light in a very dark place can bring a whole lot of peace to your soul.

GOD TALKING TO ME:  JANUARY 25, 2021

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING  (O.T.-1/N.T. & PS.-2/Prov.-Monthly)
 Genesis 44-46     /   Psalm 22   /  Proverbs 25   /   Mark 1-2

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
Genesis 44-45            /    Matthew 14

Living In His Word Ministries

       “Getting people into the Word of God…
                               … and the Word of God into people.”

Dr. Franklin J. Senters Th.D.
Founder and Executive Director
Hebrews 2:12

God Has A Plan…  

JANUARY 23 & 24, 2021

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

Genesis 42:8-9And Joseph knew his brethren, but they knew not him. And Joseph remembered the dreams which he dreamed of them, and said unto them, Ye are spies; to see the nakedness of the land ye are come.

THOUGHT ON GOD’S WORD:

    I have worked in factories and restaurants in the past with people who were not happy with their boss. I have heard them say, “If I were in charge, I would do this or I would do that.” They claimed that they would change everything. There would be no more hardships for the little guy if they were the boss. Then it happened. They were put in charge. In addition to the promotion, they apparently got a free case of amnesia along with their new title. Everything they said they were going to do, they forgot. In fact, sometimes they were worse than the previous boss. Why do you think they would do that? It is all because they had forgotten the things they had said before. Those issues seemed unimportant anymore in light of their new responsibilities. They were in charge. They were now the BOSS!

    In today’s verses, it would appear that Joseph is being tough on his brothers. However, in the end he is being kind. Just remember, they had stripped him of his coat of many colors, put him in a hole in the ground, made fun of him, sold him into slavery, and implied to his dad that he was dead. He had every right to be upset with them for what they had done. Instead, he uses the power God has afforded him to do good for them. Why, because Joseph remembered the dreams God had given him years before, telling him this was going to happen. Everything that had happened to him was carrying out Gods perfect will. How could he be mad about what God had planned?
     

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

  Life might not seem fair. The world may seem like it is against you, against your God, and your faith. Well, let’s try to be a little like Joseph and not be too mad at them. After all, God told us in His Word it was going to be like this. We must use the power God has afforded us for their good and God’s glory. What power you might ask? PRAYER. Pray for them and then see what God may do through you.

GOD TALKING TO ME:  JANUARY 23, 2021

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING  (O.T.-1/N.T. & PS.-2/Prov.-Monthly)
  Genesis 42-43     /   Psalm 21   /  Proverbs 23-24   /   Matthew 28

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
  Genesis 42-43           /    Matthew 13:36-58

Living In His Word Ministries

       “Getting people into the Word of God…
                               … and the Word of God into people.”

Dr. Franklin J. Senters Th.D.
Founder and Executive Director
Hebrews 2:12

What’s On Your Banner?

JANUARY 22, 2021

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

Matthew 27:37 And set up over his head his accusation written, THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS.

THOUGHT ON GOD’S WORD:

    Children can seem so cruel at times just by being honest. They do not mean to be cruel, and really, they are usually just telling the truth. When a child is asked a question like, “do you want to grow up to be like me?” They may come back with an answer such as, “No way, you are ______.” You fill in the blank. Fat, bald, skinny, tall, short, have the wrong color hair, etc. Just whatever characteristic comes to their innocent mind, that at this point in their young life, they do not see as a positive.

    When Pilot wrote the charge against Jesus in three languages and hung it above His head, it was meant to be an accusation against Him. “THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS.” Instead, it spelled out exactly who He was, is, and always will be. These few words became a banner over Him, rather than an accusation against Him.
     

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

    As you go through your life as a Christian and people mock you for reading your Bible at work, praying before you eat, or inviting people to attend church with you, just remember, what the world means to be ridicule, are banners of Honor over you before a Holy God. Wear your banners with pride. Always remember who you are in Christ Jesus. As the world looks at you today, what are they writing on your banners?

GOD TALKING TO ME:  JANUARY 22, 2021

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING  (O.T.-1/N.T. & PS.-2/Prov.-Monthly)
 Genesis 40-41     /   Psalm 20   /  Proverbs 22   /   Matthew 27

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
  Genesis 40-41           /    Matthew 13:1-35

Living In His Word Ministries

       “Getting people into the Word of God…
                               … and the Word of God into people.”

Dr. Franklin J. Senters Th.D.
Founder and Executive Director
Hebrews 2:12

Prayers Matter…

JANUARY 21, 2021

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

Proverbs 21:1 The king’s heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will.

THOUGHT ON GOD’S WORD:

    Elections always bring out the, well…, let us just say it brings out the interesting side of people. Some folks are for one candidate for their reasons, and some are for another for their own reasons. If you ask either of them why they like one candidate better than the next, they each one firmly believes they are right. After the dust settles and the Election Day is done, it is sometimes hard to want to support the person put in office because of all the negative things that have been said about them during election season.

    One thing that may help is remembering today’s verse. No matter which party they represent, or what agendas they uphold, the Bible says God is still in control. They might lean one way or another, and at times even make huge mistakes. However, the end of all things will come out exactly as God desires. The ultimate decision for how things will end is the Lords. Therefore, I guess when you and I pray for our leaders to do the things that we think are right, we must also remember, if they do something different, God has allowed it for this time.     

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

    Remember always to pray for the leaders in your life. Governors, Senators, Congressional Representatives, Mayors, The President, Vice President, Generals, and oh yes, never forget their Spouses. Remember their hearts and our futures are always in God’s hands.

GOD TALKING TO ME:  JANUARY 21, 2021

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING  (O.T.-1/N.T. & PS.-2/Prov.-Monthly)
 Genesis 38-39     /   Psalm 19   /  Proverbs 21   /   Matthew 26

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
  Genesis 38-39           /    Matthew 12:38-50

Living In His Word Ministries

       “Getting people into the Word of God…
                               … and the Word of God into people.”

Dr. Franklin J. Senters Th.D.
Founder and Executive Director
Hebrews 2:12

What’s The Right Answer? 

JANUARY 20, 2021

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

Psalm 18:47 It is God that avengeth me, and subdueth the people under me.

THOUGHT ON GOD’S WORD:

    When I was a little boy, I remember those days when something would go terribly wrong with one of my friends and I was not happy, I would run home to tell my mom or dad. I could count on them. No matter the situation, they always would somehow take care of it. When I ran in the house squalling, I was sure I was right and whomever I was upset with that day was wrong. Nevertheless, right, (or maybe occasionally wrong,) I would often hear these very familiar words, “I told you do not go there or not to do that in the first place, why won’t you listen?”

    Those words still ring in my ears today as I now find myself often running to God with many problems with which I am sure I am right. However, in my heart I hear His voice saying, “I told you do not go there or not to do that in the first place, why won’t you listen?”

    The avenging of the Lord is always right. He takes care of me. He watches out for me. Even if it means reminding me that He had warned me that this would happen. I have found that sometimes my greatest problem in the whole wide world… is me! I have also come to know that my greatest friend and ally in all the universe is God.   

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

    As we move through life, we must never stop running to God. Even if He reminds us, we caused the problem. He always has the right answers for every situation. In addition, He is waiting and ready with love and compassion to guide us with the right answer for our next situation in life too.

GOD TALKING TO ME:  JANUARY 20, 2021

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING  (O.T.-1/N.T. & PS.-2/Prov.-Monthly)
 Genesis 36-37     /   Psalm 18:27-50   /  Proverbs 20   /   Matthew 25

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
  Genesis 35-37           /    Matthew 12:1-37

Living In His Word Ministries

       “Getting people into the Word of God…
                               … and the Word of God into people.”

Dr. Franklin J. Senters Th.D.
Founder and Executive Director
Hebrews 2:12