Up The Right Tree? 

DECEMBER 11 & 12, 2021

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

Proverbs 11:30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise.

THOUGHT ON GOD’S WORD:

    Family Trees take on many shapes and designs. In fact, some of them look more like family bushes than trees. However, have you ever given much thought to whether your family tree is an eternal tree, or is it a tree that will wither and die? You see, the life of a tree is not dependent upon how many branches and leaves are on the tree. The life of the tree depends on the root system and the nutrients that are obtained from those roots.

    If you want a family tree that will stand the test of time, you need to have the right roots. If your roots are planted in shallow ground such as things that only matter today, then when the winds and storms of life blow your family tree will not be very stable. But then again, if your tree is well rooted in God’s Word, something that will last for eternity, then your family tree will live on and survive.

    How can you make this happen? Well first you need to be rooted well yourself. You must know Jesus as your Saviour. Then, as our text today says, “he that winneth souls is wise.” Share with your family the gifts and grace of God.

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

    If you starve a tree, give it no water and no light, it will die. Jesus said that He was the water that would never run dry and the light of the world. If you feed your family tree with the right water and the right light, it will grow and flourish into a beautiful eternal tree.

GOD TALKING TO ME: DECEMBER 11, 2021

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING  (O.T.-1/N.T. & PS.-2/Prov.-Monthly)
Ezra 1-4     /     Psalm 129-130     /     Proverbs 11     /     1 Peter 3-5 

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
Hosea 5-9           /    3 John

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

Get The Recipe! 

DECEMBER 10, 2021

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

Psalm 128:1-2 Blessed is every one that feareth the LORD; that walketh in his ways. For thou shalt eat the labour of thine hands: happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee.

THOUGHT ON GOD’S WORD:

  It is the Holiday season and people are looking everywhere for recipes. One recipe, which people have been looking for years for, is a recipe for success. Another thing we hear at this time of year is that we should have Peace on Earth and Goodwill toward Men. Well folks, here in this little chapter of the Bible, we have found a recipe for success and a way to find peace in five steps.

Step 1. Worship The Lord. The phrase “feareth the LORD” refers not to a frightened fear, but a respectful and worshipful heart.

Step 2. Walk In His Ways. If you truly respect who God is, it is not hard to walk in His ways and obey His guidelines in life.

Step 3. Work. Work brings about satisfaction. It is exactly how God designed us. We want to be doing something that makes a difference. It also is a way for God to supply for our needs in this life.

Step 4. Enjoy Life, as God Created It. God never intended for us to walk around with sad faces all the time. We are to enjoy life. If we remember who God is and follow His plan for our life, it will truly be a happier life.

Step 5. It will bring a Calm to your Soul. When we find out that God’s way is a better way than our way and His way is always right, we find life is easier and better. In addition, all these things together bring about PEACE to our heart.

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

  How can we enjoy Peace and Joy in our Life? Look to the author and finisher of our faith. It is He and he alone that is the Peace that passeth all understanding. He is the Joy that will flood your soul. He IS… Therefore, we can be.

GOD TALKING TO ME:  DECEMBER 10, 2021

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING  (O.T.-1/N.T. & PS.-2/Prov.-Monthly)
Nahum     /     Psalm 128     /     Proverbs 10     /     1 Peter 1, 2 

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
Hosea 1-4           /      2 John

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

Party Or Priestly?  

DECEMBER 09, 2021

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

Lamentations 5:7-8 Our fathers have sinned, and are not; and we have borne their iniquities. Servants have ruled over us: there is none that doth deliver us out of their hand.

THOUGHT ON GOD’S WORD:

    When our forefathers of the United States of America began the framework of this great country, they did so based on principles written in God’s Word. It was truly a nation intended to be under the authority of the One and Only True God. In fact, most of the colonies and states required a person be a God fearing individual before they could run or be considered for office. Today it is very much the opposite. Crooks, liars, actors, or thieves have a better chance in politics today than anyone who might stand up and say, “I believe in the one true God.” The belief seems to be that crooks, liars, actors, and such are everywhere so they must represent the people in general. The fear of the masses today seems to be “Godly people are too far right and would bring in a right-wing agenda.”

    Friends, many of us might have to admit, our fathers have sinned. They allowed this to get this way. They voted for their pocketbooks and not their moral beliefs. They voted party line not priestly living. They voted for a Charismatic Personality over Christian Leader. Our fathers have sinned, and we are bearing their iniquities. Servants, or another way to say that would be “The Lost” have rule over us. Psalm 12:8 says, “The wicked walk on every side, when the vilest men are exalted.” Oh, how true it was then and how the same is true today. The more we vote for sinful men and women into leadership, the worse it will always get. None of them can deliver us out of this sinfulness. No program, pledge, policy, or platform can bring about righteousness. Only God can do that.   

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

    I know many people have quit reading already. They want to bury their head in the sand and say, “there should be a separation from the church and state.” Sadly, it was this type of thinking which got us here, and that thinking will only make things worse. Let’s vote for God when we have a chance.

GOD TALKING TO ME:  DECEMBER 01, 2021

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING  (O.T.-1/N.T. & PS.-2/Prov.-Monthly)
Lamentations 4, 5     /     Psalm 127     /     Proverbs 9     /     2 Timothy 3, 4

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
Daniel 11-12           /       1 John 5

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 A Good Soldier? 

DECEMBER 08, 2021

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

2 Timothy 2:4 No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier.

THOUGHT ON GOD’S WORD:

    A Soldier of the cross. This is what we as Christians often refer to our self as. Several times in the scripture, it is portrayed how we should be as soldiers ready for battle. Always ready to serve and defend that which we claim to love and swear allegiance to.

    So today, let’s take a little soldier test. Ready? ATTENTION! Now soldier, how long are you to remain at attention? Is it until you see something go by which catches your eye, and you want to follow it a while? No, that is not a good soldier. Maybe you should remain at attention until you get tired and want to be at ease. No, that is not a good soldier either. How about when it gets dark, and the commander leaves and goes inside. If they cannot see you, you must be able to fall out at ease, right? No, that is also not a good soldier. When can a soldier be at ease? It is when the person who called them to attention or a higher-ranking officer than them says at ease. Not one moment before. Anything less is insubordination and will not be tolerated. A good soldier will be obedient, even when it does not seem to make sense.

    When did God become your commander and chief? It was at the moment of salvation when you enlisted in His army. There is not one officer anywhere higher than He is. So, if He says run you run. If He says walk you walk. If He says stand in one place you stand in one place. Whatever He says, that is exactly what you must do. Until He one day says, “At ease. Come home my child and rest.”

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

   So, how did you do? Are you a great soldier? A good Soldier? An all-right soldier? Or are you possibly absent without leave? Is your life entangled with the cares of this world? We need to keep our focus on Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith. Therefore, Christian Soldier… ATTENTION… ON HIM!

GOD TALKING TO ME:  DECEMBER 08, 2021

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING  (O.T.-1/N.T. & PS.-2/Prov.-Monthly)
Lamentations 3     /     Psalm 126     /     Proverbs 8     /     2 Timothy 1, 22

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
Daniel 9-10           /    1 John 4

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

Break Free

DECEMBER 07, 2021

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

Proverbs 7: 21& 23 With her much fair speech she caused him to yield, with the flattering of her lips she forced him… Till a dart strike through his liver; as a bird hasteth to the snare, and knoweth not that it is for his life.

THOUGHT ON GOD’S WORD:

    Have you ever seen an ad of a car wrapped around a tree with dead bodies hanging out of it with a slogan under it saying, “Drink this brand Beer; we are the life of the party!” How about a lung removal operation and the announcer says, “You can have one too if you will only smoke this brand cigarette.” Maybe a wife and children broken and crying as daddy is booked at the police station for meeting with a prostitute and the voice says, “This commercial message is brought to you by this brand of X-rated Porno magazine and web site. We are where all the fun begins.” No, you will never see commercials like that. Why? Well, the reason is that these are the real results of sin. Satan never wants you to see the realities of sin. He makes sin look fun and glorious. Smoking is made to look cool by tough people. Movies and magazines glamorize drinking as being the social way of enjoying yourself. Pornography today is everywhere giving folks the mind-numbing attitude of, “what can it really hurt?” The end result is a trap.

    Ask the drunkard on the street or the Alcoholic who has tried every rehab around to get free from the trap. Ask the smoker who has tried every patch, pill, gum, and still cannot seem to break the habit. Ask the inmates who are in for rape and ask families broken up by affairs where their problems most likely began. Sin is a trap. Just like an animal going for food displayed in the jaws of a snare, not realizing death is at the door, so do people follow sin not knowing Satan is the controller of it. Then the substance becomes their controller when they have fallen prey to the cunning device. .

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

    There is good news. God is stronger than Satan ever hoped to be. The Holy Spirit who resides in a believer can help you overcome any addiction. He is able to deliver you. However, you must be willing to do your part. Give it to Him and trust He will do His part. Is it easy? Sometimes it is not. Is it worth it? Always yes! Is there help along the way? That is why God made the church. Break Free!

GOD TALKING TO ME: DECEMBER 07, 2021

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING  (O.T.-1/N.T. & PS.-2/Prov.-Monthly)
Lamentations 1, 2     /     Psalm 125     /     Proverbs 7     /     1 Timothy 5, 6

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
Daniel 7-8           /    1 John 3

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