MORNING VERSES: Mark 1:41-42 KJV And Jesus, moved with compassion, put forth his hand, and touched him, and saith unto him, I will; be thou clean. And as soon as he had spoken, immediately the leprosy departed from him, and he was cleansed. ROLAND KLINE Hebrews 4:12 KJV For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. EVENING VERSES: 1 Samuel 10:27 KJV But the children of Belial said, How shall this man save us? And they despised him, and brought him no presents. But he held his peace. INSIGHT: Some folks didnt want Saul to serve them as King because of his simple background and non-aristocratic family history. So often, we tend to do the same thing today — label people and discount their ability to lead Gods people or serve in Gods Kingdom because of their heritage or past. God, however, doesnt look at a persons pedigree. He searches the heart. So, dear leader, please stick close to the Lord, because you will be criticized. But please, dont react to every little criticism; instead, devote yourself to serving the LORD boldly. PRAYER: Dear God, please forgive me for the times I doubted your selection of leaders. Please give me, along with my congregation, the ability to discern who your leaders are in our midst. Please give them the courage to lead unselfishly and faithfully. In Jesus name. Amen. ROLAND KLINE Philippians 1:4 KJV Always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy, Insight This is the first of many times Paul used the word joy in his letter. The Philippians were remembered with joy and thanksgiving whenever Paul prayed. By helping Paul, they were helping Christs cause. The Philippians were willing to be used by God for whatever he wanted them to do. Challenge When others think about you, what comes to their minds? Are you remembered with joy by them? Do your acts of kindness lift up others?
Posted on: Mon, 27 Oct 2014 12:20:13 +0000