HE IS HOLY… 

DECEMBER 25 & 26, 2021

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

Nehemiah 8:5-6And Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people; (for he was above all the people;) and when he opened it, all the people stood up: And Ezra blessed the LORD, the great God. And all the people answered, Amen, Amen, with lifting up their hands: and they bowed their heads, and worshipped the LORD with their faces to the ground.

THOUGHT ON GOD’S WORD:

    At the reading of God’s Word, the people stood to their feet. They were not asked to rise or to stand. Just out of pure respect for what was contained in the words written in the book they stood.

    In England, when the queen rides past, people stand. When the President of the United States enters a room, people stand. Why do we do that? It is done out of respect for the position they have obtained and their place in leadership over us.

    After the reading of God’s Word, when Ezra had offered blessings and praise to the Lord, the people did three things. First, they lifted up their hands with palms open showing that they had no weapons, no hostility, holding onto nothing. The open hands also displayed an expectation of supply by their God. Next, they said, “Amen” with their voice, or more literally, “so be it.” Saying “Let it be as our God has spoken.” Finally, they bowed their face to the ground in a show of worship. They did not look on God as their equal, but as superior.

    Today people do not lift hands very often because someone might see them. They do not shout AMEN anymore because people will complain. They often will not even close their eyes much less bow their head to the ground in respect of God. Jesus came as a baby to this place called earth, but He lives today as a King on high. He came to regular people, but He lives as God the Son. He came to die for the sins of many that He might save their soul. Many have accepted Him. Have you?

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

    On this Christmas Morning, can you find a time to get alone with God and lift your hands, bow your head, and say amen? Let it be as God has spoken. May you all have a Merry and “Christ filled” Christmas.

GOD TALKING TO ME: DECEMBER 25, 2021

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING 
(O.T.-1/N.T. & PS.-2/Prov.-Monthly)
Nehemiah 7-9     /     Psalm 144-145     /     Proverbs 25     /     Revelations 14-16

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
Zephaniah           /    Revelation 16-17

Living In His Word Ministries

                               … and the Word of God into people.”

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

Satan Loves To Bug God 

DECEMBER 24, 2021

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

Revelation 12:9-10 And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him. And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night.

THOUGHT ON GOD’S WORD:

   This season is all about love, laughter, and enjoying this festive time of year. What would this day be like if all day long someone rode in your car and said terrible, horrible things about your spouse, your children, or your best friends? What if it did not stop there and when you got to the place you were going, they tagged right along and continued with this terrible chatter about all the faults of these people you love? On the drive home, it is more of the same. Then while trying to relax at home, a never-ending tale of the worst possible things about your favorite people keeps coming. Imagine if you will this went on day after day after day after day. Would that help to make all your season merry and your spirits bright?

    Do you know today, right now, this is what God is listening to from Satan? He listens to a constant accusing of all our many faults. Everything we do or say and any mistake we make, Satan twists and changes to make us look as bad as possible before God.

    The good news is Jesus is our advocate with the Father. As Satan makes His accusations, Jesus, like an attorney, pleads our case. Saying, the price is paid, settled at the cross of Calvary. Their sin has been paid for with the Blood of the Lamb. Then He holds out His nail scared hands as proof of the payment. One day God will hear enough, and Satan will be banished forever from the ear of God. Now that will be a very merry day in heaven indeed.   

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

  Satan uses everything he can to accuse us. Let’s not give him any more than he already has to use against us this Christmas and New Year Season.

GOD TALKING TO ME:  DECEMBER 24, 2021

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING 
(O.T.-1/N.T. & PS.-2/Prov.-Monthly)
Nehemiah 5, 6       /       Psalm 143       /       Proverbs 24      /      Revelations 12, 13

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
Habakkuk      /      Revelation 14-15

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

Are You Enslaved?

DECEMBER 23, 2021

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

Proverbs 23:6 Eat thou not the bread of him that hath an evil eye, neither desire thou his dainty meats:

THOUGHT ON GOD’S WORD:

       It is easier than ever to get credit now days. I will often receive mailings from Credit Card Companies wanting me to use their cards. Why are they so interested in me using these little pieces of plastic? It is because they know the average person will run up more bills on these accounts than they can pay for in a month’s time. This is especially true during these Gift Giving Seasons. Then when the accounts are not paid by month’s end, they get to charge you interest. Many people today are paying monthly payments to these companies that just barely pay’s the interest. Some people are still paying off last year’s Christmas while charging ahead into this year’s debt. Once a person is caught in this high interest nightmare, for some it seems almost impossible to get out.

    They never told you this when they called or sent the invitation to join their card did they? Did they say, “Hello, we would like you to run up an account with us you can never pay back so we can charge you interest on that amount until you die?” Well of course not. They tell you all about the benefits and the low interest for the first three months. Usually when I tell them I pay off my cards every month and have a “zero” balance on all of them, they are not interested in talking with me anymore. Why, it is simple math. It is because I will not make them any money.

     Our verse today refers to this very thing. Do not get sucked into the fancy speeches and nice voice. Do not desire their dainty goods. This may very well lead you into a path of financial nightmares.

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

    I know there are some Christian Economists who say that we as Christians are not to be in debt at all. This seems from time to time impossible. However, being a good steward of what God entrusts us with means keeping our debt manageable and to a minimum. Give people your love this Christmas. Really, this is all they want anyway. If they want more than your real love for them, should you be buying them gifts anyway? Let’s not owe our life to the world. Why should we? We gave our life to God.

GOD TALKING TO ME:  DECEMBER 23, 2021

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING 
(O.T.-1/N.T. & PS.-2/Prov.-Monthly)
Nehemiah 3, 4      /      Psalm 142      /      Proverbs 23      /       Revelations 10, 11

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
Nahum      /      Revelation 12-13

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