Are You Living In Fear? 

JUNE 07, 2021

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

2 Timothy 1:7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

THOUGHT ON GOD’S WORD:

    The “Fear of the Lord” is such a misunderstood phrase. In its simplest form, to fear the Lord means to reverence or worship God. However, some people literally live in fear of God. I mean a literal, “I am afraid of Him” type fear. They go day to day believing God is up there in heaven just waiting and watching and as soon as they make a mistake… Whamo… they are in for it. I picture them sort of like the whack a mole game you see when you go to the county fair. You get a large mallet and are given just so much time to whack as many of these plastic moles in the head as they pop their heads out of one hole after another. Some people live believing if they make one mistake in life God is waiting up there in heaven with this Huge Holy Mallet ready to whack them in the head and possibly take away their salvation.

    What a terrible way to have to live. To live daily being afraid of someone who loves you so much. God never intended for us to live in a spirit of fear. We are to live in the power of God, with love, and a sound mind. Let this mind be in you…The Mind of Christ.

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

    Do not live with a frightened fear of God. Live in a reverence of who He is. Not afraid… but in Awe. In addition, remember this; this powerful awesome God…loves you personally, as a good father loves His children.

GOD TALKING TO ME:  JUNE 07, 2021

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING  (O.T.-1/N.T. & PS.-2/Prov.-Monthly)
1 Chronicles 10-12     /     Psalm 122-124     /     Proverbs 6-7     /     2 Timothy 1, 2 

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
2 Kings 14-15          /    John 12:1-22

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

Preserved For A Later Date 

JUNE 5 & 6, 2021

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

Psalm 121:7-8The LORD shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul. The LORD shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore.

THOUGHT ON GOD’S WORD:

    People do not do as much canning as they did when I was younger. I remember hot summers without air-conditioning, my mother would work in our small kitchen boiling tomatoes for days. It was already hot, and now she was boiling tomatoes and the steam from her cooking made it even worse. When the tomatoes had cooked just so long, she would skin them, place them in jars, and then screw a special canning lid on the jars. Then she would place the jars back in this cooker and keep cooking them. This sealed the Mason jars, and they were ready for storage. Whatever she canned this way, tomatoes, green beans, or peaches were preserved for a later date. They would stay good until someone broke the seal on the jar. In addition, the jars were burglar proof. If you tried to open them before mom said you could, the lid would make a loud POP noise and you would be caught. Yet, as long as they were held in the jar with the seal unbroken, they stayed good.

    Our verses today say God also preserves us. Placing us in His Son Jesus, He preserves us from evil. Satan cannot have us any longer. The old devil can pick at us and torment us, but we are safe inside the preserving care of Jesus. This is not just an earthly promise, but also the verses say He preserves our very soul. For how long will that be good? Just exactly what the text says, “and even for evermore.” It is not up to my powers or abilities to preserve my soul. It is all about the preserving power of God. Whom may I ask you is stronger or more powerful than God? Are you? Am I? Is Satan? No, No one is. How could I possibly lose such a preserved salvation?

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

    The saving grace of Jesus is eternal. The protecting power of God is everlasting. I have been preserved by God for His Son Jesus through the power of the Holy Spirit. O how great is our salvation through Jesus Christ our Lord.

GOD TALKING TO ME:  June 5, 2021

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING  (O.T.-1/N.T. & PS.-2/Prov.-Monthly)
1 Chronicles 7-9     /     Psalm 121     /     Proverbs 5     /     1 Timothy4

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
2 Kings 11-13           /    John 11:38-57

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

Make A Little Music

JUNE 04, 2021

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

1 Chronicles 6:31-32 And these are they whom David set over the service of song in the house of the LORD, after that the ark had rest. And they ministered before the dwelling place of the tabernacle of the congregation with singing, until Solomon had built the house of the LORD in Jerusalem: and then they waited on their office according to their order.

THOUGHT ON GOD’S WORD:

    Music plays an important role in the Bible. David, who was himself a musician and composer of many of the Psalms, also played a part in bringing music into the formal worship of God. In today’s passage he has assembled a choir to sing.

    Music continues throughout the Bible to play a big part in worship. The disciples after the Lord’s Supper closed with a Hymn (Mark 14:26). Paul and Silas were found praying and singing praises to our God while in Jail (Acts 16:25). In addition, when the roll is called up yonder, we will hear glorious singing on the shores of heaven (Rev. 15:2-4).

    Music continues today to help us in sharing our deepest emotions to our heavenly Father. We are told today by God’s Word, as was the church in Colossians 3:16, “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.” Music is a wonderful way for all of us to express our beliefs, and the joy of our salvation. It is a tool given by God, with which we can memorize the Word of God and teach it to our children as well as adults. So, find your voice and sing the praises of your King. You do not need to be a professional musician for God to enjoy the song in your heart and on your lips. Make a little music.

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

    We need to remember music is only one way to worship God. However, we also need to remember that music IS ONE WAY to worship. Whatever and however we share in music, it should be in worshipful reverence to our God who gave us this wonderful gift.

GOD TALKING TO ME:  JUNE 04, 2021

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING  (O.T.-1/N.T. & PS.-2/Prov.-Monthly)
1 Chronicles 6     /     Psalm 120     /     Proverbs 4     /     Philemon

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
2 Kings 9-10          /    John 11:1-37

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 Still Believe It? 

JUNE 03, 2021

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

Titus 2:13-14 Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.

THOUGHT ON GOD’S WORD:

  Several times throughout the year we will have guest speakers come to our church. Missionaries, Evangelists, or other Pastors will come in and God will use them to encourage us in our walk with the Lord. Often when these Speakers come from out of town we will put them up in a local motel.

  One year we were having revival meetings at our church. We spent a lot of time and energy promoting this particular week and the well know evangelist. The week had finally come, and I was waiting for him to arrive. The problem was that I thought he had said he would be here at one time, and he thought he said another. Needless to say, I was getting anxious for his arrival. I was sure he was going to be here soon. I checked the motel, I checked the room he was to stay in, I checked my cell phone, answering machine, and caller ID. I tried reaching him, but his cell phone was not on. Therefore, I waited, and waited, and waited for what seemed to be an eternity. However, in all that time in which I was waiting I never once ever thought to give up on him arriving. Never once did I quit praying for his safe arrival and the revival for the next week. Why? Well, it was because, I believed he was coming. He said he would. Sure enough, he did arrive safe, and the revival week was wonderful.

  It has been a long time coming. I have been waiting, and waiting, and waiting, but I have never quit believing that one day Jesus will return. Why? Well, it is because I believe He is coming as He said He would.
   

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

  I continue to look for Jesus as if he could arrive today. He could you know? In addition, I will never quit praying for that day or for those who are still unsaved. Jesus said He was coming and friend, that is good enough for me.

GOD TALKING TO ME:  JUNE 03, 2021

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING  (O.T.-1/N.T. & PS.-2/Prov.-Monthly)
1 Chronicles 3-5     /     Psalm 119:161-176     /     Proverbs 3     /     Titus 

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
2 Kings 6-8           /  John 10:22-42

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

Can You Hear Me Now?

JUNE 02, 2021

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

Proverbs 2:4-5 If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures; Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God.

THOUGHT ON GOD’S WORD:

    As the Pastor of an average size local church, I cannot tell you the number of times I have heard a mother or father say, “If they would have only listened, I tried to warn them.” Neither can I recall the number of messages preached on obedience to God, only to find someone trapped in the grips of sin latter, and I have thought to myself, “If they would have just listened to the message.” All too often, we find people who have run from the truth and destroyed their lives and are now in seemingly helpless conditions. I wonder if they are not saying in their heart, “I wish I had listened when I had the chance.”

    I have a bit of good news for you today. If you are still breathing and can read this devotional, there is still hope for you. No matter your condition today or your sense of hopelessness, God is still in control. Jesus is the same forever. He still loves you just as you are. He still wants to make something of your life right where it is. If you have found yourself struggling with the temptations of this old world, Jesus understands the torment you are going through. He is waiting to change your life if you will completely give it over to Him. The question again today is… Will you listen NOW?

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

    Today is the day of salvation. Make your life count for the Kingdom of God. Give yourself completely to Him and watch Him do miracles in your life. You can almost hear God leaning down from heaven and asking … “Can you hear me now?”

GOD TALKING TO ME:  JUNE 02, 2021

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING  (O.T.-1/N.T. & PS.-2/Prov.-Monthly)
1 Chronicles 1, 2     /     Psalm 119:145-160     /     Proverbs 2     /     Hebrews 12, 13

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
2 Kings 4-5           /     John 10:1-21

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