SEPTEMBER 27, 2022
Daily Reading – Ecc. 3-4 / 2 Co. 13

WHAT GOD HAS SAID:

2 Corinthians 13:11 Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you.

WHAT I HAVE SEEN:

  In closing his second letter to the church, Paul gives them a bit of advice that is still good advice today. These traits cannot be overlooked as a kind goodbye. Each of them takes some deliberate thought and work.

• Be perfect, – Not having arrived, but be perfected.
• Be of good comfort, – Comfort one another in Christ.
• Be of one mind, – Study to have one mind in Christ.
• Live in peace,- Live in Christ, the author of real peace.
  

    Paul is saying if we will strive to live this way and do these things then, “the God of love and peace shall be with you.” Not only is He with us in the sense of, He never leaves us, but God is also with us helping in our daily walk.

WHAT WILL YOU DO:

Isn’t that a bit of great advice?

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

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022
Daily Reading – Ecc. 1-2 / 2 Co. 12

WHAT GOD HAS SAID:

2 Corinthians 12:9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

WHAT I HAVE SEEN:

  Why is it that Christian’s go through such horrible times? Well, what I am about to say Will not fix your awful times. It may however give you reason to endure them.

  During those days when you are doing ok, you are happy, and there is not a care in the world, it may be hard for the lost to see you as any different from most others in the world. However, when we face trials and adversities and still praise God in the midst of them, that is when God shines through. You see the world is watching. Praising God in the good times, well that makes sense. But praising God during trials, my friend that is supernatural.

WHAT WILL YOU DO:

Your trials may not go away. Yet isn’t shining for Jesus worth it just a little bit?

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

SEPTEMBER 24 & 25, 2022
Daily Reading – Pro. 30-31 / 2 Co. 11

WHAT GOD HAS SAID:

2 Corinthians 11:13-14 For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ. And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.

WHAT I HAVE SEEN:

  The autumn season has crept into our lives. The air is a bit crisper, the daylight is dwindling, and the leaves on the trees turn color to beautify the time of year. It is time to prepare for the winter ahead. However, before Winter arrives, on Oct. 31 many will get dressed up in disguises and go trick-or-treating for Halloween.

  When I read Paul’s warning about false apostles, and deceitful workers transforming themselves, I am reminded of these little children in disguises. The word transforming in 2 Cor. 11:13-15 means they disguised themselves. Paul warned the church then, as God warns us today, do not be fooled by fancy disguises. Measure everything by God’s Word.

WHAT WILL YOU DO:

Will you be fooled by the world’s tricks with no lasting treat?

WHAT TO DO ON SUNDAY:

     On Sundays, we encourage you to attend your local church and listen intently to what God has prepared in the heart of your Pastor. Write down all the scriptures he uses in that message, then, when you get home re-read those passages for today’s reading. God has given to your Pastor exactly what He desires for you on that day.

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

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
Daily Reading – Pro. 28-29 / 2 Co. 9-10

WHAT GOD HAS SAID:

2 Corinthians 9:7 Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.

WHAT I HAVE SEEN:

     God has been so kind to me in that He has given me a loving wife. She shows me her love in so many ways. She is concerned when I am hurt or worried. She helps in areas where I need help. She encourages me when I am down and brings me back to earth when my head gets off in the clouds. To buy or give her something within my means is not a chore, it brings me nothing but great joy. Everything I am or have is greatly due to who she is and has been with me on this journey.

   That is also how I feel about God. All that my wife is to me, God is also, and greater. Everything I am and have is totally due to who He has been to me on this journey. To give something to Him of time, talent, or treasure is not a chore; it brings me nothing but great joy.

WHAT WILL YOU DO:

Why would I not cheerfully give to Him?

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

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
Daily Reading – Pro. 26-27 / 2 Co. 8

WHAT GOD HAS SAID:

2 Corinthians 8:5 And this they did, not as we hoped, but first gave their own selves to the Lord, and unto us by the will of God.

WHAT I HAVE SEEN:

  Paul here is talking about the church and giving. He makes a comment in 2 Cor. 8:5 that is pivotal to joyous giving. He says, “They did, not as we hoped,” which is to say, they did more than we hoped for.

    So, what was the reason for their joyful abundant giving? Paul tells us; “but first gave their own selves to the Lord, and unto us by the will of God.” Their dedication to the Lord was already there. Now they are dedicating themselves to the work of the Lord. They understood, that not only did they have the Lord, but the Lord also had all of them. They were all in. Everything they had. Their time, talents, and treasures also belong to Him, and were glad to have something to give back. 

WHAT WILL YOU DO:

Are you able to gladly give to Him?

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