But It Is Only One!  

JULY 20, 2021

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

Proverbs 20:1 Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.

THOUGHT ON GOD’S WORD:

     I have heard people describe others who were just cutting up and having fun, “those people are acting like they are drunk!” Why would they use such a term to explain their carefree actions? It is because that is exactly what alcohol will do to you. You do and say things you normally would not do or say. Only with alcohol, you have very little control of your behavior.

     In our verse today it says, “Wine is a mocker.” A mocker is something or someone that teases and makes fun of others. They make promises that cannot be kept. Wine and all alcohol do just that. It will promise a good time and deliver dulled senses. It promises happiness and delivers headaches of every kind. People say you can drink, just not get drunk. That is the tease of sin. Alcohol says come on try me. Then when you have drunk too much, Opps too late. Then people ask, “How did that happen? I never intended to get drunk!” It happened because they fell for the lie. The mocker of life.

     Strong drink referred to is fermented grain which was stronger than wine. It tells of what it does. It causes an uncontrolled will. Feelings that range from extremely happy to extremely sad in just minutes. It causes emotions to be way out of ordinary and not in control. In addition, if alcohol is drunk regularly, over time it can become addicting. There is not one alcoholic who ever lived that started out by saying “I think I will drink so much that I will someday feel I have no choice.” They all began with, “It is only one drink, what can that hurt?” There is not one drug ever, which has done more harm than the drug of Alcohol. NONE!

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

     The good news is this. God said He is greater than all things. The Bible says I can do ALL things through Christ. This includes turning over any habits with which Satan has ensnared us. Do not be fooled by the lies and lures of the world and Satan. Alcohol is a snare. Do not get caught in it.

GOD TALKING TO ME:  JULY 20, 2021

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING  (O.T.-1/N.T. & PS.-2/Prov.-Monthly)
Ecclesiastes 8, 9     /     Psalm 18:37-50     /     Proverbs 20     /     Matthew 25

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
Neh. 13           /  Acts 16:1-24

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

Safely Walking Through Danger 

JULY 19, 2021

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

Psalm 18:36 Thou hast enlarged my steps under me, that my feet did not slip.

THOUGHT ON GOD’S WORD:

      As a Pastor, I have had the joy of traveling to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee with our youth group. Once while there we went to see a waterfall that was way back in the hills. You had to follow a neatly groomed trail for about a quarter of a mile. When we finally arrived, there was a waterfall that dropped well over 100 feet from a cliff above us, to a rocky bed below and then flowed calmly under a viewing platform which we stood on to see the beauty of God’s creation. Nothing seemed too dangerous, although to vary from the path could have been trouble.

      Several of our youth and adults decided it would be neat to climb out on these rocks just below the falls and get a closer look at God’s handiwork. It was very evident from the foot beaten paths that others had been doing this for years. As they disappeared out of my sight, I began quietly to pray, Lord, protect them, and keep them safe. As I watched for a while, I saw them jumping from rock to rock. I again prayed, Lord, please do not let them get hurt, how will I ever explain this to our church? My fears were based on my perception of what I assumed was there, not my sight. Finally, my curiosity and concern got the best of me, and I went down to join them. When I got there, I was relieved to find large dry rocks to walk on. God provided in nature large areas to walk where our feet would not slip.

       In our daily walk with God, we cannot always see what He has provided for us until we take a step of faith. However, He we can know with all certainty that He has said in Hebrews 13:5, “… I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.”

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

       Today let’s look for the areas where God has enlarged our steps. When sin comes up to tempt us, but the Holy Spirit reminds us of scripture to protect from that sin, He has enlarged our steps. When trials come our way and a Christian friend comes to comfort and strengthen us, God has enlarged our steps. “Thank you, God, for helping me to walk through this world today, Amen.”

GOD TALKING TO ME:  JULY 19, 2021

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING  (O.T.-1/N.T. & PS.-2/Prov.-Monthly)
Ecclesiastes 5- 7     /     Psalm 18     /     Proverbs 18:13-19     /     Matthew 24

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
Neh. 11-12           /  Acts 15:28-41

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

You Have Been Invited 

JULY 17 & 18, 2021

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

Matthew 22:14 For many are called, but few are chosen.

THOUGHT ON GOD’S WORD:

      For most of us we could not even imagine receiving an invitation to a dinner party being thrown by the President. When he was asked how many will be at the party, the President said, “that will depend on how many responds to the invitation.” It was his desire for everyone who received an invitation to come. However, he also knew some would find something else to be more important or, think the invitation was a joke and not respond to it. All were invited, but only those who responded were chosen to sit with the president that day.

     Many people have heard the gospel of Jesus Christ. Untold millions upon millions have heard the good news, that by trusting on Jesus Christ to be your Lord and Saviour you can be saved. Many have been told Jesus died for them on the cross of Calvary, was buried in a cold damp tomb, and rose again the third day. Countless numbers of people know He went to heaven to sit at the right hand of His Father. Nevertheless, only a fraction of those who have heard accept the call to be saved. There are so many people, that do not receive salvation, and they do so by refusing Jesus’ invitation. Many say not today, later, and go off into eternity without Christ. Only a few are chosen to sit at the wedding banquet with Jesus. Not everyone invited by God will be among the chosen of God. Millions will wait and reject Christ until it is too late.

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

    The invitation is there. The call has gone out. Are you listening today? Have you heard and responded to His plea to take Him as Saviour? If you have, rejoice in the fact you are among the chosen to sit with Christ. If not, it is all up to you. The invitation is there right now. I promise it is not a joke, and there is nothing more important in all of eternity. You have been invited.

GOD TALKING TO ME:  July 17, 2021

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING  (O.T.-1/N.T. & PS.-2/Prov.-Monthly)
Ecclesiastes 1-4     /     Psalm 17     /     Proverbs 17-18:12     /     Matthew 22-23

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
Neh. 9-10           /    Acts 15:1-27

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 Is The Truth?  

JULY 16, 2021

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

Proverbs 16:5 Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.

THOUGHT ON GOD’S WORD:

       It seems like today; many people are against the work of God’s people. Popular view is the order of today. It is not about what is right, or even what is wrong, it is just simply whatever man wants. The democracy of humanity is what rules today’s morals. If enough people proclaim something to be right, with a loud enough voice, for a long period of time, people begin to believe it must be so.

      For example: some Christians today are confused over the claim that homosexuality is a lifestyle designed at birth. A prolonged battle, loud opposing voices, and financially backed claims, have clouded the truth of scripture. Even though God proclaims in all of scripture that this way of life is sinful, since man now proclaims it is not, we must make laws, and spend thousands of hours and dollars in our courtrooms to keep homosexuality away from our children in school. Why? Because we have begun to believe the lie spoken by man.

      If this is a lifestyle from birth, and God creates all people, God has then created them to do something He repeatedly says He hates. Yet the same Bible says He loves all men. Something is wrong here. What is it? It is that man has begun the process of discarding parts of the truth. God hates sin yet loves humanity. So, this sinfulness could not be created of God. People have joined hand in hand, promoting this sinful life. God does not hate people, He hates sin. All sin.

     This is but one example. The same is true in churches, homes, and businesses worldwide. Selecting the truth of scripture we want to obey and discarding the rest. The Bible says they who do so “shall not be unpunished.” Or should we toss that part out of the Bible too?

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

      We must again realize that the entire Word of God is true, and not just the parts that fit our current life. We should attain to mold our life after the Bible and not mold the Bible to fit our life.

GOD TALKING TO ME:  JULY 16, 2021

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING  (O.T.-1/N.T. & PS.-2/Prov.-Monthly)
Solomon 5-8     /     Psalm 16     /     Proverbs 16     /     Matthew 21

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
Neh. 7-8           /       Acts 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

Whom Is God Living With?  

JULY 15, 2021

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

Psalm 15:1 LORD, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in thy holy hill?

THOUGHT ON GOD’S WORD:

  At the time of the writing of Psalm 15:1, the question and answer were somewhat clear. Who shall abide in the temple and dwell in the holy hill? The answer then would have been the Priests. In fact, they were the only ones who were allowed to continually dwell in the temple and stay there. Why? Because this was a place where God’s presence did reside. What characterized a priest? Well, some of the answers are given in the verses that follow Psalm 15:1. The type of man God would allow in this Holy place was to be upright, right living, a truthful and a kind person. He must be a person who cannot stand sin and loves the children of God. Someone who was generous with the needy and not greedy with what God had given to him. God would share a residence with this type of person.

     Seeing today our body is the temple of the Living God, we might ask the question a bit different. Whom is God living with today? In Hebrews, it says we are now, as believers, of a royal priesthood. Therefore, we are the priests He lives with today. Is the person God is living with, which is YOU if you are saved, doing their best to provide a suitable living companion for God? Are we a Psalms 15 man or woman? We should count it all glory and honor to have Him as a guest in our temple. Who are we asking Him to live with?

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

      As we go through our day today, we might think of our body as a vessel that carries God from place to place. As you look at, listen to, and speak with people, imagine God peering through your eyes to see what is out there. He leans to your ear to hear what is being said. He is trying hard to speak through your lips to tell people He is in there. Is His dwelling place today HOLY?

GOD TALKING TO ME:  JULY 15, 2021

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING  (O.T.-1/N.T. & PS.-2/Prov.-Monthly)
Solomon 1-4     /     Psalm 15     /     Proverbs 15     /     Matthew 19, 20

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
Neh. 4-6           /       Acts 13:29-52

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