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2022 Daily Devotions from LIHWMinistries.

DECEMBER 30 & 31, 2023 – Best Money Advice Ever

 
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Best Money Advice Ever

 DECEMBER 30 & 31, 2023
 DECEMBER 30 – Daily Reading – Malachi / Revelation 22
 DECEMBER 31 – NO READING

 GOD’S WORD:

Malachi 3:10 Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it.

 GETTING INTO GOD’S WORD:


        Money. We see books, financial counselors, and seminars galore on this subject. Yet, the simplest financial advice causes some Christians to cringe. Tithing. A simple word that means a tenth part of something. This means ten percent of your gross earnings should go to God. I know already some of you are mad. But think about this. God lets you keep ninety percent. He could rightfully ask for it all and demand you live totally by faith in Him. Some say that is Old Testament law. Well, so is thou shalt not kill, but you seem to like that one. Thou shalt not steal, does not bother you because that helps you keep your stuff. Getting never seems to upset anyone. It is the giving back that drives them crazy. Do this for me. Take ten bananas, ten oranges, apples, eggs, and carrots and lay nine of each in one pile and one by itself. Now look at these piles. The pile with forty-five items is what God gave you. The little dinky pile with only five items is what he asks you to use to help Him get His message of salvation out to others. Yet, for some reason we want our pile, plus at least God’s banana.

        The next problem is where we give it. Some want to divide the tithe among several charities or different ministries. However, that is not what God says to do. It is to be given to the storehouse, the general offerings of your local church. This is not said about the offerings, just the tithe. Offering can be placed anywhere God leads you.

         

 GETTING GOD’S WORD INTO ME:


        Money! It is not evil, but it can be the root of all evil if we do not do things God’s way. God says here, “prove me,” or test me. What does He promise in return? He will pour out blessings from heaven on you. Go ahead, try it. You will like it, I promise.

Have you tried God’s finance plan?

THE WEEK IN REVIEW:

        You can read a lot of self-help books. However, none will provide you with a Bright New Life, like God’s Word does. We saw that again this week in:

  ● Busy, Often Too Busy
  ● Before, Or After
  ● Built Strong To Last
  ● Blessings And Pleasing
  ● Behold, The True King
  ● Best Money Advice Ever

        The Bible is God’s Book Of Life. If studied, and obeyed, it is not a self-help book, it is a God’s Help book. It promises and delivers a Bright New Life.

       Enjoy today with your church and hear what God has prepared in the heart of His man for you this week.

   See you tomorrow.  

 SUNDAYS:

       Today we suggest you read and study whatever the Lord has laid on your Pastors heart. Whatever scripture he uses for today’s messages were given to him by God for your specific needs.

In 2024 we will be sharing exerpts from the recently published Devotional book
“WORK WEEK DEVOTIONS-Through The Book Of PROVERBS”

If you wish to continue your Bible reading with both Old and New Testmanet reading
You can begin using Schedule 1 below. 

If you would like to follow along with the Proverbs Study,
and still read through your Bible in one year, we will begin Bible reading on January 8th.

Schedule 2 below will guide us through that study. 

God bless and enjoy His Word in your life. 

SCHEDULE 1 – Old & New Testament

January 1, 2024Genesis 1- 2Matthew 1
January 2, 2024Genesis 3-5 Matthew 2
January 3, 2024Genesis 6-8Matthew 3
January 4, 2024Genesis 9-11Matthew 4
January 5, 2024Genesis 12-14Matthew 5
January 6, 2024Genesis 15-17Matthew 6:1-15
January 7, 2024No Passages Assigned 


SCHEDULE 2 – Bible In a Year – with Proverbs Study. 

Mon. January 1, 2024Explanation of the Work Week Devotions  
Tues. January 2, 2024Explanation of the Devotions & Daily Reading Schedule
Wed. January 3, 2024Introduction to Proverbs  
Thurs. January 4, 2024Solomon The main Writer  
Fri. January 5, 2024The Divisions of the Proverbs 
Sat. January 6, 2024Proverbs 1   
Sun. January 7, 2024No Passages Assigned   


Bright New Life

Luke 18:29-30
And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you,
There is no man that hath left house,
or parents, or brethren, or wife, or children,
for the kingdom of God’s sake,
Who shall not receive manifold more
in this present time, and in the world to come
life everlasting.
 
 
 
 Living In His Word Ministries
       “Getting people into the Word of God…
            … and the Word of God into people.”
                                        Romans 10:17

 Dr. Franklin J. Senters Th.D.
 Founder and Executive Director
 Hebrews 2:12
 
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DECEMBER 29, 2023 – Behold, The True King

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Behold, The True King

 DECEMBER 29, 2023
 Daily Reading – Zechariah 11-14 / Revelation 21

 GOD’S WORD:

Zechariah 14:9 And the LORD shall be king over all the earth: in that day shall there be one LORD, and his name one.

 GETTING INTO GOD’S WORD:


        The people of this world that we live in, have always sought after a god. Some will say there is no God. In doing so, they make themselves out to be their own god. Others look to the stars and science, believing in some way, the study of our solar system, and all that is out there, will give us the understanding we need about our existence. They have made education their god. While many create a god of their own liking. One that might look like them, or that may resemble an animal, or plant that they can see and touch. They create a god in their own image. Then there are the multiple religions created around ancient faulty teachings, or new age cults. Everyone, whether they realize it or not, desires to worship something or someone. Arguments, family divisions, national disputes, and even bloody wars have been the result of these multiple ideas of a god. How great it would be if everyone would realize that there is really only one true God.

        That day is coming. Through the prophesies of Zechariah we read, “And the LORD shall be king over all the earth: in that day shall there be one LORD, and his name one.” The world will speak one pure language according to Zeph. 3:9. God casts out all false idols and beliefs according to Zech. 13:1-2. Finally, His name will be the only name recognized as the eternal King of Kings. The truth of Deut. 6:4 says, “Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God is one LORD:” 

       

 GETTING GOD’S WORD INTO ME:


        No one needs to wait for the Millennial reign of our Lord Jesus Christ to crown Him King of their life. When we remove the other idols of this world from our life, including self, science, and social idolatry, we can then worship Him as the only Lord in our life.

Is He the King of Kings in your life?

 Living In His Word Ministries
       “Getting people into the Word of God…
            … and the Word of God into people.”
                                        Romans 10:17

 Dr. Franklin J. Senters Th.D.
 Founder and Executive Director
 Hebrews 2:12
 
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DECEMBER 28, 2023 – Blessings And Pleasing

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Blessings And Pleasing

 DECEMBER 28, 2023
 Daily Reading – Zechariah 7-10 / Revelation 20

 GOD’S WORD:

Zechariah 8:16-17 These are the things that ye shall do; Speak ye every man the truth to his neighbour; execute the judgment of truth and peace in your gates: And let none of you imagine evil in your hearts against his neighbour; and love no false oath: for all these are things that I hate, saith the LORD.

 GETTING INTO GOD’S WORD:


        When trying to think of what we as Christians would like to do in the future, pleasing God must be right up there at the top of every list. For the child of God, there is a clear understanding that pleasing God and enjoying a blessed life always go hand in hand. I once read, “if you want to really enjoy your life, find the will of God and just do it.” To investigate the future and not see God there would actually be looking backwards.

        So, what can we do in the upcoming months that might be pleasing to God? Looking at today’s text, and remembering, we serve a God who never changes, here are things He told Israel to do as they rebuilt their lives with Him. First, be honest. Just quit living a bunch of lies. If someone asks you a question you do not want to answer, politely decline. Do not make up a lie to make them feel better. Speak the truth in an atmosphere of love and peace. That is the next thing God adds. When telling the truth, use common sense. Does telling a friend you think their dog is ugly help anything? NO. Who knows, you might be wrong. Maybe it is a cute dog, and you have a poor taste in canines. Think about what you say, tell the truth, but with love. Also, do not waste time trying to get even, or making others look bad so you look good. You always look bad doing so. Finally, keep your word. Do not make promises you cannot or will not keep. He ends by saying He hates these things. Making God angry never ends well.

         

 GETTING GOD’S WORD INTO ME:


        Why does God hate these things? Because they violate His love for man, and disrespect Him and His will. When planning your tomorrows, keep in mind what pleases God. Honest, peace loving, trustworthy people. Blessings and pleasing God both go hand in hand.

Are we pleasing to God?

 Living In His Word Ministries
       “Getting people into the Word of God…
            … and the Word of God into people.”
                                        Romans 10:17

 Dr. Franklin J. Senters Th.D.
 Founder and Executive Director
 Hebrews 2:12
 
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DECEMBER 27, 2023 – Built Strong To Last

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Built Strong To Last

 DECEMBER 27, 2023
 Daily Reading – Zechariah 4-6 / Revelation 19

 GOD’S WORD:

Zechariah 4:6 Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts.

 GETTING INTO GOD’S WORD:


        What is the strongest thing in the world? If looking at man, you might say a champion weightlifter or heavyweight boxer. In nature, you may think of hurricanes, volcanoes, or tornadoes. Structurally, steel beams, or cement may have filled your mind’s eye. What we can see by just a few illustrations, to each of us, strength may appear in diverse ways. To one, it is muscle, to some it is devastation, and yet to another, it is construction. While each is correct, let us imagine another type of strength. What strength, or invisible bond holds together your family, marriage, your life, and home? Many think the answer is the love you have for the ones at home. You are right. Others believe it is the time and devotion you give to others. Again, you are right. Yet, some credit the labor contributed to support the lifestyle your family enjoys. And you would be right as well.

        It takes love, devotion, and good old-fashioned hard work to make a place you can call home. Still, the strongest part of every home needs to be the Spirit of God indwelling you. He makes your love stronger and deeper than you could ever imagine. He is the controller of all time and gives you a new sense of devotion to others you would never muster up on your own. Also, He can take just a little earned at a workplace and multiply it to fill your home with all you will ever need. The strongest thing in the entire world, is a heart devoted to God.

         

 GETTING GOD’S WORD INTO ME:


        How will you get though the next day of your life? If God was able to whisper in your ear, He might just say, “Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts.” That is a life, built to last.

Will you tell God, Thank you Lord,
for your Holy Spirit, today?

 Living In His Word Ministries
       “Getting people into the Word of God…
            … and the Word of God into people.”
                                        Romans 10:17

 Dr. Franklin J. Senters Th.D.
 Founder and Executive Director
 Hebrews 2:12
 
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DECEMBER 26, 2023 – Before, Or After

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Before, Or After

 DECEMBER 26, 2023
 Daily Reading – Zechariah 1-3 / Revelation 18

 GOD’S WORD:

Zechariah 1:3 Therefore say thou unto them, Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Turn ye unto me, saith the LORD of hosts, and I will turn unto you, saith the LORD of hosts.

 GETTING INTO GOD’S WORD:


        As a child growing up, I lived at home with my mom, dad, and my sister. Even back then I was smart enough not to pick on my mom and dad. So, that left my little sister as the target of my practical jokes and childish tortures. When I was caught, (which was often,) I would receive some sort of punishment, and then was sent to my room to reflect on what I had done and the punishment. After a while, I was called in front of my parents and sister and told, “tell your sister you are sorry, or go back to your room.” If I said it with a snotty voice, my parents would say, “tell her you are sorry again, and mean it!” Before the punishment was to be over, I had to say I was sorry. At times, I would say the words to be done with the punishment.

        Today there is a question in some churches of whether we must repent before, or after salvation. Repentance means to turn from facing one way, do an about face, and turn to face another. In Zech. 1:3 God says, “…Turn ye unto me, saith the LORD of hosts, and I will turn unto you, saith the LORD of hosts.” So, what did God expect them to turn from? Zech. 1:4 explains this when it says, “…Turn ye now from your evil ways, and from your evil doings:…” Before, God would turn toward them, they needed to repent, turn away from their sin. They had to be sorry for their sin, and prove it by repenting, turning. P.S. God knows if we are telling the truth or not.

         

 GETTING GOD’S WORD INTO ME:


        Why would we expect, or ask God to leave us in our sinfulness? He sent Jesus to free us from that sin filled life, not condone it. What a blessing to know, that when we repent, turn from sin to our Saviour, He does forgive completely, and washes our sin away.

Have you been cleansed?

 Living In His Word Ministries
       “Getting people into the Word of God…
            … and the Word of God into people.”
                                        Romans 10:17

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