Straight Is The Way

JANUARY 05, 2022
Daily Reading – Genesis 6-8 / Matthew 3

WHAT GOD HAS SAID:

Proverbs 25:14-17 Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain. By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone. Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee, lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it. Withdraw thy foot from thy neighbour’s house; lest he be weary of thee, and so hate thee.

WHAT I HAVE SEEN:

      The term “make his paths straight” comes from Isaiah 40:3. In those days when a King traveled, there would be those who went before him clearing out rocks and debris and leveling the roadways to make his travels smooth and trouble-free. John the Baptist had a task to perform. To prepare a spiritual road for Christ.

    Today there are many obstacles blocking people’s pathway to Christ. False religions, sinful lifestyles, vices of many natures, and more. We as believers also need to make a clear path for the King of Kings to enter  into the hearts of man.

WHAT DO YOU SAY:

   What can we do to “make his paths straight”
into the hearts of man today?

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

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

The Saviour Is Foretold

JANUARY 03, 2022
Daily Reading – Genesis 1- 2 / Matthew 1

WHAT GOD HAS SAID:

Matthew 1:21 And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.

WHAT I HAVE SEEN:

    Matthew 1:21 was a fulfillment of prophecies from hundreds of years in the past. Now think about that for a second. This prophecy was to be fulfilled in that year for Joseph. Never mind thousands of years of prophecy; this mattered to him that day.

    I can tell you for years, “Don’t put your hand in a flame.” It really won’t matter much until you’re faced with an open flame and a choice. The stories of Jesus won’t matter much either unless you realize you’re the one He came to save from their sin. The birth of Jesus still makes a difference today.     

WHAT DO YOU SAY:

    So how does the birth of Jesus matter to you today? Or does it?

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

NEXT WEEK’S DAILY BIBLE READING:

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 “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 Child Of The KING! 

DECEMBER 31, 2021

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

Proverbs 31:4-6 It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink: Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted. Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts.

THOUGHT ON GOD’S WORD:

    In church we sing a song; “I’m a Child of the King, A Child of the King, with Jesus My Saviour I’m a Child of the King.” Children of the king are called Prince or Princess.

    Tonight, millions of people all over the world will be ushering in the New Year at parties and family gatherings. A lot of them include alcohol. Sadly, many drinking at those parties will include church members.

    The Bible says Children of the King, a prince or princess, should not drink. Why? “Lest they drink, and forget the law.” This is not just the law of man, but also the law of God. I can hear some of you now; “we’re not under the law,” and you are right. However, when you were saved you were saying, I love you God and will obey your commandments. We obey the law now, not because of the law, but because of our love for the lawgiver, God.

    Our text also says we might, “pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted.” In one night, we can ruin our testimony for the rest of the next year. As the lost see us doing as they do, they often think, “Why do I need their God? I am just like them.”

    Who should use alcohol? The medical professionals of that time used it to relieve the pain of death in some, and those with heavy hearts. (Heavy hearts are not the lonely and sad for those of you who thought here is my excuse to get plowed.) The Hebrew definition for “heavy hearts” is “Bitter of Soul.” Should a Christian be Bitter of Soul? NO. The Bible says rejoice in the Lord always. Celebrate Christ, your Salvation.    

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

  As this day draws to an end and one more year slips away, let’s not let Satan steal our testimony we tried all year to convey to our lost friends. Stand Up for Jesus. Leave the Alcohol to the lost. Act like royalty. Let’s LIVE FOR CHRIST. Have a safe and Happy New Year.

GOD TALKING TO ME:  DECEMBER 31, 2021

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING 
(O.T.-1/N.T. & PS.-2/Prov.-Monthly)
Malachi     /     Psalm 150     /     Proverbs 31     /     Revelations 22

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
Malachi           /      Revelation 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