Following The Light  

MAY 17, 2021

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

Psalm 112:7 He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the LORD.

THOUGHT ON GOD’S WORD:

  I recall one time taking a flight from Jacksonville, Florida into Chicago’s O’Hara Airport and from there to Grand Rapids, Michigan’s Gerald R. Ford Airport. It was evening by the time I was ready to land at my final destination and very dark. On the last leg of my flight, I was riding in the front seat of a smaller plane. The cockpit door was open so I could see exactly what the pilots were able to see. Over Lake Michigan, it was total darkness. Then, as we began to get closer to the shores of Michigan, I started to see a little light off in the distance. The closer we got to the airport, and the city of Grand Rapids, the brighter the light was getting. Then, as I looked ahead, I could see two rows of lights, which would guide us to a safe landing at our destination and once again back onto solid ground. The tower told the pilots how to approach these lights, what the weather was like, and helped them maneuver to the runway. The closer to the ground we got, the brighter the lights became. Finally, we were on the ground and safe.

  The Bible to me is very much like those runway lights. As long as I keep the light of God’s Word in view, aim my path toward it, and follow the leading of the Holy Spirit, I know I am going to be all right. Refuse to listen, and I am in trouble. If I think the lights are misleading and go my own way, I will end up on unstable ground. However, if I will watch The Light, Trust in the High Tower, eventually He will help me land on streets of Gold.
   

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

  In John 8:12 Jesus said “… I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.” The Light of LIFE. Head toward the Light. JESUS! Trust in the LORD. He will guide you safely Home.

GOD TALKING TO ME:  MAY 17, 2021

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING  (O.T.-1/N.T. & PS.-2/Prov.-Monthly)
1 Samuel 23 -25     /     Psalm 112-113     /     Proverbs 17     /     Romans 15-16

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
2 Samuel 21-22           /       John 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

Just Between Us 

MAY 15 & 16, 2021

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

1 Samuel 20:42And Jonathan said to David, Go in peace, forasmuch as we have sworn both of us in the name of the LORD, saying, The LORD be between me and thee, and between my seed and thy seed for ever. And he arose and departed: and Jonathan went into the city.

THOUGHT ON GOD’S WORD:

    Jonathan has said to David, “The LORD be between me and thee.” What did this mean? Do you see this as if God were now standing between them as a sort of invisible boundary line between them during their new separated living arrangements from this point on? Well friend, it is just the opposite. The LORD has become their only connection in which to recall and intercede for one another. No phones, no telegraph, or e-mail. Their only connection to one another was through the LORD.

    With travel so easy today and people moving about so much, we have many Christian friends who have moved away. Yet, in our thoughts and prayers for them, they are as close as our Saviour is. They may move from your area. They might be gone for long spans of time. Nevertheless, with the LORD as our connection, they are never far away.

  Have you ever walked into a church in which you have never been in before, maybe while traveling or a business trip, and almost immediately you felt at home? That is the connection of the LORD. A connection between you and another believer you have never met. It is the Holy Spirit binding hearts together. This is the same binding God uses over miles. The Holy Spirit in each of you is the same Holy Spirit in both of you. A connection that cannot be undone.

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

    As you go through this day, think of an old Christian Friend who has moved or has been gone for a while. Maybe a Sunday School Teacher, Pastor, Christian Leader, Missionary, or Evangelist who you have not seen in a while. Maybe it is a Christian acquaintance from a former workplace, or someone from a school who you have not seen or heard from. Take them to the LORD today. Enjoy your time together in Him as you find the Lord… “Between Me and Thee.”

GOD TALKING TO ME:  May 15, 2021

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING  (O.T.-1/N.T. & PS.-2/Prov.-Monthly)
1 Samuel 20-22     /     Psalm 111     /     Proverbs 15-16     /     Romans 13-14

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
2 Samuel 19-20           /    John 1:35-51

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

It’s Just A Comma 

MAY 14, 2021

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

Romans 12:1-2 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

THOUGHT ON GOD’S WORD:

    The bible says that not one jot or tittle written within it will ever go undone. This means they must be important. So, what is a jot and tittle? A jot is the tenth and the smallest letter written in Hebrew. It is written above the line and would look similar to an apostrophe in the English. A tittle is an even smaller defining mark or stroke on a letter in Hebrew. To change or omit either, completely changes the meaning of the words written.

  Today, I want to point out a mark used in the English language. It is neither a jot nor a tittle, but a comma which some people may miss. It is in the first verse of Romans 12 between holy and acceptable. Look at the verse again. Do you see it now? Without the comma some may read this as if it were to say, “wholly acceptable.” This would mean completely acceptable. We do need to be completely acceptable. However, reading it this way does not define how to become acceptable. With the comma in the proper place, it says that first we must be Holy. This means we are to be set apart for God’s use. We must first be willing to be set apart from the worldly desires and lusts. Also, set apart unto God. To be used of Him as He desires. If we will give our life over to God, then we will be acceptable or pleasing unto Him. The next few words in this phrase tell us why. This is because it is the reasonable thing to do. We must realize, this is the only reasonable thing to do for our God who sent His Son to die for us and has blessed us with all spiritual blessing

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

    Are you still not sure how to be holy, and acceptable? That is why verse two is there. God does not want us to wonder how to figure this out. Just read the second verse and it will all be clear. It is by a renewed mind transformed by God’s Holy Word.

GOD TALKING TO ME:  MAY 14, 2021

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING  (O.T.-1/N.T. & PS.-2/Prov.-Monthly)
1 Samuel 18, 19     /     Psalm 110     /     Proverbs 14     /     Romans 11, 12 

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
2 Samuel 16-18           /  John 1:1-34

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 Makes You Rich? 

MAY 13, 2021

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

Proverbs 13:7 There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: there is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches.

THOUGHT ON GOD’S WORD:

  Oh, to be RICH! To have all the money you would ever want. If we are honest, this seems like the dream of most people today. Admit it, we all want to be financially secure. To be able to do whatever we want, and to go wherever we would like to go. However, there is a difference in financial security, and the overwhelming desire to be rich. We often find people with lots of money, are not really happy. Let them get deathly ill, they would trade everything for a few more days of life.

  Verse 7 could be read a couple of different ways. “There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing.” You might see this as a person who has attained all the wealth they might want, but in the process, they have forgotten family, friends, and God. Now, even with all this wealth, they are empty inside. Then again, you may read this as someone who has very little financially, however they have made themselves rich with a fine family, a love for God, and great Christian friends, and yet the world sees them as having nothing.

  Verse 7 also says, “There is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches.” Some people who have money, live simple lives. Not flaunting a God given abundance financially but using it as God would intend them to. No one around them knows of their wealth. Then there are also people who choose to live amazingly simple lives, they are never desiring much in this world, and yet they are rich in family, and have a rich inheritance with God.

  The question is, “What makes you RICH?” If it is money, then you are actually very poor. What really matters in life are relationships. Relationships with family, and friends are important, however the most important relationship is the one you have with God. If you have that, you are wealthy indeed!
   

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

  This would be a great day to call and renew a relationship. It would also be a great time to call on God and keep that relationship on track. If you never had a relationship with God, He is waiting to start one. Then you can say, “I am RICH.”

GOD TALKING TO ME:  MAY 13, 2021

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING  (O.T.-1/N.T. & PS.-2/Prov.-Monthly)
1 Samuel 17     /     Psalm 109:14-31     /     Proverbs 13     /     Romans 9, 10

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
2 Samuel 14-15         /  Luke 24:36-53

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

You Are Not Going To Believe This 

MAY 12, 2021

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

Psalm 109:2 For the mouth of the wicked and the mouth of the deceitful are opened against me: they have spoken against me with a lying tongue.

THOUGHT ON GOD’S WORD:

  Don’t you just hate it when people lie? They just cannot seem to tell truth. No matter how hard they try, they always seem to stretch the truth to a point where hardly anyone could possibly believe them. Then when they do tell the truth, no one does believe them.

  What seems even worse is when they begin to lie about you. They might tell only half-truths or exaggerate the truth. It seems almost unbelievable that they would do such a thing. Suddenly, you find yourself wanting to get even, to hurt them back. Well, I am going to tell you how to do just that. Prepare to get even with these people.

   First, live a separated life. What is a separated life? It is a life in which, it is hard to find fault. One separated from the world and their sinful ways. Separated to the Lord and His heavenly ways. Then no one who truly knows you would ever believe the lies someone else would tell and it is going to look bad on them.

    Second, take it to the Lord. Do not try to get even, get back, or get over on someone. Let God handle it. He knows both you and them far better than you do.

   Finally, pray for them and invite them to church. If you genuinely want a liar to quit lying, they will need to have a change of heart, not just a change of mind. The best way to get rid of an enemy is to make them your friend.
   

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

  Could you imagine if someone were to say right up front when they first begin to tell stories on you something like, “You know so and so, that Christian, well you are not going to believe this but…” Did you hear it? Are you laughing? First, they have labeled you as a Christian, and then told the other person what was going to happen. “You’re not going to believe this…” and because of your life in Christ, well, they won’t.

GOD TALKING TO ME:  MAY 12, 2021

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING  (O.T.-1/N.T. & PS.-2/Prov.-Monthly)
1 Samuel 15, 16     /     Psalm 109:1-13     /     Proverbs 12     /     Romans 8

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
2 Samuel 11-13           /     Luke 24:1-35

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