Live It Or Lose It 

AUGUST 03, 2021

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

2 Kings 21: 7-9 …the LORD said to David, and to Solomon his son, In this house, and in Jerusalem, which I have chosen out of all tribes of Israel, will I put my name for ever: Neither will I make the feet of Israel move any more out of the land which I gave their fathers; only if they will observe to do according to all that I have commanded them, and according to all the law that my servant Moses commanded them. But they hearkened not…

THOUGHT ON GOD’S WORD:

     I hear parents all the time telling their children, “If you will be good in the store when we get ready to leave, I will buy you something, but if you are not good you will be sorry when we get home.” What the child has just been told is, if you will obey me and be good, I will reward you, if you disobey and are bad, then I will punish you. No middle ground. There is no promise of “I will give you a partial reward for some sort of partially good behavior, or you may receive a partial punishment for a partial bad behavior.” There is no half-good option. It is either good or bad.

     That is exactly what God told the children of Israel. Obey my way of life and rewards will come your way. Disobey the ways of God and there is a price to pay. Whether we like it or not, things are much the same today. I am glad we live in a day of grace, but grace cannot be used as an excuse to live in sin. If we will live for the Lord and be obedient, there are rewards in this life, and the eternal life to come. If we choose to live in sin and for our self, there is a price to pay. It is either good or bad.

   

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

  God has never forced us to be obedient but has always desired it. Obedience is not simply an opportunity for God to see if you can follow all the rules. Obedience to God’s Word brings about the best life. He did not place the laws in the Bible to hinder people. They are there to help them know how to live and enjoy life to its fullest. So, what will you do with your life? Live it or lose it? The choice is yours.

GOD TALKING TO ME:  AUGUST 03, 2021

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING  (O.T.-1/N.T. & PS.-2/Prov.-Monthly)
2 Kings 20, 21     /     Psalm 31     /     Proverbs 3     /     Mark 11

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
Job 35-38           /  Acts 25

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 About ME? 

AUGUST 02, 2021

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

Mark 10:45 For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.

THOUGHT ON GOD’S WORD:

      We all live in a “ME first,” mentality. “What about ME?” “What is in it for ME?” “When will I be recognized?” “Why have they not rewarded ME?” We need to just admit it; it is always nice if people recognize what we are doing. Everyone likes to be thanked for doing something well. It is great to hear another person say, “My, you have done such a great job at that” or “thank you for your service.” However, if we are doing things just for the applause and recognition of man, we are going to miss the greatest compliment of them all. Even Jesus, while on earth said He had not come to be served or ministered to, He came to serve or to minister to others. He went so far in serving us that He gave His life for us. Can you imagine dying for someone? You will never hear them say thank you, good job, or anything if you are dead. I mean, you are dead right. If you cannot speak, see, or hear, what good would a thank you do? Once you are dead, there are no more compliments, right? Wrong!

     The greatest compliment from the greatest voice will be heard the moment after death if we have served for the right reasons. “Well done good and faithful servant.” The voice of God will outshine all the compliments and applause you ever received while here on earth.

   

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

  To serve in the Royal Army of Jesus Christ our Lord and to be able to follow His directions all the way to the streets of gold should be the desire of every Saint of God. Ask God today to help you to be willing to serve without a “what is in it for me” attitude. Instead, let’s have a “What is in it for God,” attitude.

GOD TALKING TO ME:  AUGUST 02, 2021

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING  (O.T.-1/N.T. & PS.-2/Prov.-Monthly)
2 Kings 17-19     /     Psalm 30     /     Proverbs 1-2     /     Mark 10 

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
Job 32-34           /  Acts 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

I Do Not Deserve This 

JULY 31 & AUGUST 1, 2021

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

Psalm 28:4Give them according to their deeds, and according to the wickedness of their endeavours: give them after the work of their hands; render to them their desert.

THOUGHT ON GOD’S WORD:

       “Why is this happening to me? I do not deserve this!” We have all heard someone make comments like this and possibly have said them ourselves. However, if the truth were known, we really do deserve everything we get and a lot more. Only the grace of God keeps us from getting what we really deserve. All the things that happen between people here on this earth that makes us feel as though someone has done us wrong or sinned against us. When in reality it was a sin against God, not us. Think for a second, how could they sin against us? We are not gods, nor are we sinless or perfect. Others may commit a sin that includes us, and it may be offensive. However, people cannot sin against one another. All our sins are sins against a Holy God.

     Our little white lies to one another are an insult to who God is. He is truth. Our unconcern for others daily is a slap in the face of a God who commended His perfect love toward us, even when we were unsaved. Our unbelief in the power and abilities of an almighty God is like telling Him we do not believe He can really fix our problems. Our lack of communication with Him daily through fervent prayer and Bible reading is hurtful to Him since we go around telling others He is our best friend.

     If we were treated as we treat God, we would lose our patience with people like us. Nevertheless, the grace of God toward His children seems never-ending. In all reality, we actually get what we DO NOT deserve. Oh, how glad I am for that.

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

    We should take a moment and thank God for his undying love and patience with the imperfect life we live. Those who have believed in Jesus for their Saviour will never get what they really deserve. Oh, how I love Jesus, because He first LOVED ME.

GOD TALKING TO ME:  July 3, 2021

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING  (O.T.-1/N.T. & PS.-2/Prov.-Monthly)
2 Kings 15, 16     /     Psalm 28-29    /     Proverbs 31     /     Mark 8-9

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
Job 30-31           /    Acts 23

WHAT TO DO ON SUNDAY:

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

A Promise Is A Promise 

JULY 30, 2021

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

2 Kings 13:23 And the LORD was gracious unto them, and had compassion on them, and had respect unto them, because of his covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and would not destroy them, neither cast he them from his presence as yet.

THOUGHT ON GOD’S WORD:

       I AM NOT A LIAR! These are words that all of us want to be able to say. In fact, for someone to call us a liar is about one of the worst things we can be called. It means we are untrustworthy. Not just in our speech and what we say, but it is also true then that we cannot be trusted in the things we do. Moreover, for the most part, most of us intend to tell the truth. However, there are those times when you say, I will be there at 10:00 and you get there at 10:05. We have all heard the excuses that there was a train which blocked the road, three dogs ran in front of the car, there was a new detour which was just put in, and the slow semi driver you could not get around. Nevertheless, the fact remains; you said one thing and did another. It was not because you wanted to, but because things seemed out of your control what you said, did not come to pass.

     It is so great to know that God never ever, ever, ever, tells a lie? In today’s verse, we find God had made a promise with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob and nothing could cause Him to break His Word. The reason is that there is never anything out of His control.

   

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

  What promises did God’s Word reveal to you today? Whatever they are; you can take them to the bank. God will never make a promise He will not keep. NEVER! Including the one in Hebrews 13:5, which says, “…I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.” NEVER!

GOD TALKING TO ME:  JULY 30, 2021

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING  (O.T.-1/N.T. & PS.-2/Prov.-Monthly)
2 Kings 13, 14     /     Psalm 27     /     Proverbs 30     /     Mark 7

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
Job 26-29           /  Acts 22

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

Be Not Afraid! 

JULY 29, 2021

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

Mark 6:50 For they all saw him, and were troubled. And immediately he talked with them, and saith unto them, Be of good cheer: it is I; be not afraid.

THOUGHT ON GOD’S WORD:

  Troubles seem to come at terrible times. But then, when is a good time to have troubles? However, problems still always seem to take us by surprise. Sometimes starting out small with a minor situation, and then the problem gets bigger and bigger. Or it may be that instead of that particular problem getting bigger, more and more problems add up on top of the problem you already have. The pressure often seems too much to bear. We try, scheme and work at fixing them, but many times the harder we try, the worse the situation gets. Then old Satan causes us to start believing we must have done something terrible for all this to be happening to us. Because why else would God allow all this to happen? In addition, we often become afraid to go to Jesus with problem.

     Well, it is possible that there is an area of your life that you may still need to yield to Him. However, it could just as well be that He wants you to learn to rely on Him more. It could be that you have not spoken with Him in a while, and He simply longs to hear your voice! Possibly, He is trying to tell you something, but you have not opened the pages of your Bible in so long you do not hear Him speak. It may be He wants to deliver into your life the peace that only He can bring. In any case, the last three words of today’s verse ought to bring us comfort. Whatever the reason for our situation, God is still in control. He says to you Christian, “Be not afraid!”

   

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

      To be afraid of Jesus make no sense at all. He loves you more than you can ever know. He wants only what is best for you. To be so ashamed of what we may have done that we will not reach out to God is the Devils way of keeping you from real joy. Remember, all sin has been taken care of in His love for you on the cross. Confess it and He will restore the fellowship you had before. What He wants most with you and what you should want with Him is an everyday, personal, one-on-one relationship. “Be Not Afraid.”

GOD TALKING TO ME:  JULY 29, 2021

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING  (O.T.-1/N.T. & PS.-2/Prov.-Monthly)
2 Kings 11, 12v     /     Psalm 26     /     Proverbs 29     /     Mark 6

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
Job 21-25           /  Acts 21:18-40

 

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