I Finally Know It All

NOVEMBER 05, 2021

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

Proverbs 5:6 Lest thou shouldest ponder the path of life, her ways are moveable, that thou canst not know them.

THOUGHT ON GOD’S WORD:

    Read this story as if you were saying these things. Are you ready? OK, let’s begin: Ok, now that I am ___ (You fill in the age, and be honest,) I finally understand life. I did not really understand it a year ago, three years ago, or five years ago. However, today I am sure I have it all figured out. Look at all the things I have learned from life. Those poor people who are not my age yet, when will they ever learn? Then there are all those people who are older than I am trying to tell me that this or that will not work. Where do those older people get off anyway? Older people have no idea what is happening today in today’s social and economic market. They are so old fashioned.

    Sound familiar? At several points in life, we think we have life finally mastered. If you are honest, you have probably felt this way a time or two as well. Then just when you finally think you have it worked out, the bottom falls out of your dream or idea. Still, life continues to move along even though things seem to have changed for absolutely no reason. I saw a poster once with a frog sitting on a lily pad looking at another lily pad a way off and the caption read, “Just when you think you can make ends meet, someone moves the ends!” Oh, how true it seems to be. Why must life be this way?

    Well, one reason is, the world collectively does not love you. In fact, they really do not even like you. You are a person in their scheme of getting ahead. PROGRESS, not people is what the world seems to care about today. When you are no longer helping them make progress, you become expendable. Today we see this all too often. There is very little of what we might recognize as stability in today’s world. Nothing seems to be sure anymore. Nevertheless, one thing that is sure and never changes is God. He said He would never leave you nor forsake you. Why, it is not because He likes you, it is because He truly LOVES and cares very much for you.

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

    Are you looking for stability in an ever-changing world? Let me invite you to look to someone who is never ever changing. Look to God, He and His love are out of this world.

GOD TALKING TO ME:  NOVEMBER 05, 2021

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING  (O.T.-1/N.T. & PS.-2/Prov.-Monthly)
Job 35-37    /     Psalm 106:34-48     /     Proverbs 5     /     Ephesians 5, 6

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
Jeremiah 26-29           /    Titus 1

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

Don’t Forget… Many Have…

NOVEMBER 04, 2021

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

Psalm 106:21 They forgat God their saviour, which had done great things in Egypt;

THOUGHT ON GOD’S WORD:

    Often in the scripture we find Egypt used as a picture of the world around us. God brought the Children of Israel out of Egypt just as He takes His church out of the world today by salvation. God called the Children of Israel to be different from the rest of the world and their worldly beliefs as He has called today’s church to do the same. In the passage above, the Psalmist is clearly referring to the Jewish people. They were freed from their bondage in Egypt by the miracles God had done in the presence of the Pharaoh. This verse is referring to how God had freed them and provided for them in their journey. He had also prepared a land for them and turned it over to them when they arrived. Then He blessed the land and filled it with everything they could possibly need. However, all the things that God had given to them seemed to clutter their view of God. Over time, they had forgotten Him.

    I do know this verse is about a time centuries ago. Nevertheless, the living Word of God is also proving Satan never changes his tactics. He is still using the same old tricks. People just forget. God brings a person out of sin, saves them, frees them from the bondage which sin once had on them, and gives them a brand-new home in heaven. God begins to bless their new life. The next thing you know, the things God has given them begins to cloud the view they once had of God. They forget from whom they received everything. Even a Nation that was once, “UNDER GOD…” now is UNDER ATTACK. The freedoms given by God are being taken away by Satan and the world. We all must remember who gave us this great land we love.

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

    From where did God bring you? Besides saving you from a place called hell and making a home for you in heaven someday, think of His daily blessing you enjoy. Think for a moment and remember God’s goodness to you. Then thank Him for all His blessing on you today. Thank Him for our country. Now show Him you care. He can do great things again if we will do our part and trust Him.

GOD TALKING TO ME:  NOVEMBER 04, 2021

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING  (O.T.-1/N.T. & PS.-2/Prov.-Monthly)
Job 33, 34     /     Psalm 106:17-33     /     Proverbs 4     /     Ephesians 3, 4

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
Jeremiah 23-25           /        2 Timothy 3-4

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

See No Evil? 

NOVEMBER 03, 2021

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

Job 31:1 I made a covenant with mine eyes; why then should I think upon a maid?

THOUGHT ON GOD’S WORD:

    What have you promised your body lately?

    Did you promise yourself if you would behave really good this week, not eat too much, and exercised a little that this weekend you could have a double chocolate fudge brownie with hot fudge on top, ground pecans with whip cream and a cherry on top? Did you promise your arms and legs a little R&R after working extra hard? Whether we think about it or not, we do make promises to ourselves. Some promises are better than others are.

    However, what promises have you made to your eyes? What have you promised them besides maybe a little rest? Have you promised your eyes you would not look on anything sinful on purpose? Do you dare make yourself that promise? Could it be you are afraid perhaps this may cut into your TV programs? Would such a promise maybe change the magazines you read? Might it stop you from going somewhere you wanted to go? Can you make a covenant with your eyes, not to look at sin as satisfying, not to view filth as fine, and not to see worldliness as wisdom? Can you make this covenant… this promise… this contract… with your eyes?

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

  If you are a Christian, you somewhat already made this covenant when you gave yourself to God. See God detests looking at sin. It is sickening to Him when He sees it. Sin cost Him His only Son. Sin made Him watch as His Son Jesus was beaten, spit on, slapped, and crucified. God hates sin. When you look at sinful things in this world as a believer with the Holy Spirit in you, you take God with you. What did you make God through your eyes watch yesterday? What will you cause Him to look upon today?

GOD TALKING TO ME:  NOVEMBER 03, 2021

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING  (O.T.-1/N.T. & PS.-2/Prov.-Monthly)
Job 31, 32     /     Psalm 106:1-16     /     Proverbs 3     /     Ephesians 1, 2

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
Jeremiah 20-22           /     2 Timothy 1-2

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

Why Do We Meet On Sunday? 

NOVEMBER 02, 2021

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

Acts 20:7 And upon the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul preached unto them, ready to depart on the morrow; and continued his speech until midnight.

THOUGHT ON GOD’S WORD:

    Why do most Churches today meet on Sunday? Some have said we violate scripture by meeting on Sunday rather than the Jewish Sabbath Day. Some will say we meet on Sunday just because it was more convenient for merchants and farmers years back. Some have absolutely no idea at all why we meet on Sunday, they just come to church and worship. Truth be known, you can worship and should worship God on every day of the week. So why do we gather on Sunday?

    Because the Bible gives an illustration of how we ought to conduct His Church. It tells us clearly, who should and should not be Pastors, Deacons, and leaders in God’s church. It tells us what we should be doing, singing psalms, praising God, and preaching His Word. Also, what we should not be doing, (Read the books of Corinthians. It is too long to spell out here.) The Bible also spells out for us what day the disciples meet with the Church to worship. Disciples are the followers and those who studied the Word of God. It says, “upon the first day of the week,” they gathered to break bread and preach the Word of God. Just as we do. The early church is our example. The Apostles lead the church. They too are our example. The first day of the week was then called the Lords Day, as it was the day our Lord rose from the tomb. Therefore, Jesus most of all is our example. Why do we meet on Sunday? Well, because we want to do as Gods Word says and gather together to worship our Lord and break bread on the first day of the week.

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

    Did you take time this week to worship God with other believers? Did you gather with them in the House of God and hear the Word of God preached? Be sure to take time out to meet with God’s people. By doing so, you also meet with Jesus and the Holy Spirit. Jesus is the Head of the church; the church is the body of Christ, and the Holy Spirit indwells the believer. “upon the first day of the week…” Join us.

GOD TALKING TO ME:  NOVEMBER 02, 2021

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING  (O.T.-1/N.T. & PS.-2/Prov.-Monthly)
Job 28-30     /     Psalm 105:31-45     /     Proverbs 1-2     /     Acts 20

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
Jeremiah 16-19           /      1 Timothy 6

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

Do You Own Things Or Do Things Own You

NOVEMBER 01, 2021

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

Proverbs 1:32-33 For the turning away of the simple shall slay them, and the prosperity of fools shall destroy them. But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil.

THOUGHT ON GOD’S WORD:

    Have you ever heard the saying “If you give a man enough rope, he will hang himself?” What does that mean? I believe it might have something to do with today’s verses. Why would people turn from the wisdom of the Word of God? Especially people who claim to believe there is one true God. I could somewhat understand a person who believes there might be another god or no god not paying any attention to the warnings in God’s Word. However, why would any person who says they believe there is a Jesus, God, and Holy Spirit turn from the wisdom of God’s Word? The problem may be that they believe “in” and not “on” God. It might just be they have been given enough rope to hang themselves.

    Let me explain. It usually begins with just a little success, a little prosperity, a little of what the world calls happiness. As the days go by and quickly turn into weeks, months, and years people begin to feel safe in their success and fall into the trap of believing there is no way this will change. That is when it happens. They have begun to believe in themselves more than they believe in God. They might subconsciously think they do not need a God. In fact, some begin to wonder if there really is a God after all. They begin to subconsciously think, “Look how long I have gotten away with not obeying what the Bible says. I have had no problems, no worries, and no God helping me. I earned it all myself.” So, there you have it. As the verse above says, “the prosperity of fools” destroys them. In the end, they hang themselves with their own stuff. THINGS took them from God. THINGS kept them from God. THINGS send them to a place called Hell. Sadly, this is a place where they will have no more THINGS.

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

    As you go through this day, look at the things you have acquired. As you see each one, take a moment to thank God who gave these things to you. Thank Him for it and ask Him how you might use it to glorify Him. In Colossians 1:16 it says that all THINGS were created by Him and for Him. If all THINGS are created for Him, you should thank Him for allowing you to play with His THINGS.

GOD TALKING TO ME:  NOVEMBER 01, 2021

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING  (O.T.-1/N.T. & PS.-2/Prov.-Monthly)
Job 23-27     /     Psalm 105:1-30     /     Proverbs 31     /     Acts 19

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
Jeremiah 13-15           /    1 Timothy 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