November 2022

NOVEMBER 30, 2022
Daily Reading – Ezekiel 42-45 / 1 Peter 4-5

WHAT GOD HAS SAID:

1 Peter 4:7-8 But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer. And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.

WHAT I HAVE SEEN:

    Over the years we have seen disaster upon disaster. There are natural calamities such as earthquakes, hurricanes, fires, and tornadoes. Then to add to our suffering are manmade situations. Gunmen shooting up schools, shopping malls, and churches. Oh, the heartbreak when this happens. Yet amazingly we also see the bible played out during times like these.

    Genuine love for humanity sets aside divisions. If someone is hurt in a tragedy, we do not ask what race, denomination, or political party they are with. Real love for mankind causes us to forget our differences and makes us want to help. 

WHAT WILL YOU DO:

Aren’t people spending an eternity in hell a big enough disaster for us to want to lovingly reach out to rescue those perishing?

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

NOVEMBER 29, 2022
Daily Reading – Ezekiel 39-41 / 1 Peter 3

WHAT GOD HAS SAID:

1 Peter 3:12-13 For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord is against them that do evil. And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good?

WHAT I HAVE SEEN:

    In a world full of rioting and fear, where can we find peace for our soul? When it appears that sin has run rampant and society is against the believer in Christ, how can we find comfort? The answer may be in us.

    Today’s verses tell us that if we choose to do good, live a righteous life, and live above the sinfulness of the world, God watches out for us. Good living does not save us from sin; only faith in Christ will do that. However, living a good life does save us many heartaches and trials. God is watching and hears us when we pray. The Bible says if He hears us, He will answer our prayers. God and good, are good. 

WHAT WILL YOU DO:

I like the question in 1 Peter 3:13 And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good?

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

NOVEMBER 28, 2022
Daily Reading – Ezekiel 36-38 / 1 Peter 2

WHAT GOD HAS SAID:

1 Peter 2:9 But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:

WHAT I HAVE SEEN:

    Too often, we hear believers running themselves down. “I am nobody special, I am not so great, or not worthy of a blessing.” When looking in a mirror at the reflection of our sinful self, we might have reason to believe that. How wonderful it is that God looks on the heart. So, what does He sees when He looks at you?.

    God sees Christians as chosen people. Not picked last as the only one left, but part of a royal priesthood. He sees us as part of a Holy and peculiar people. Meaning a set apart, and very special people who are able by our life to shew the virtues and excellencies of God. He sees us as someone called out of darkness into the spotlight of His grace and love. 

WHAT WILL YOU DO:

So, if God sees us like that, how should we see ourselves?

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

NOVEMBER 26 & 27, 2022
Daily Reading – Ezekiel 32-35 / 1 Peter 1

WHAT GOD HAS SAID:

1 Peter 1:25 But the word of the Lord endureth for ever. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you.

WHAT I HAVE SEEN:

    This time of year is all about finding that one perfect gift for the people we know. We want to give them something that they will like, use, enjoy and that will stand the test of time. We even might go so far as to check out the company standing behind the guarantee to see if it will be around if something should go wrong.

    My parents gave me what I believe is the greatest of all gifts. They did not present it to me at Christmas or a birthday. It was their faith in the Word of God and the life they lived by it. The creator of the Word is God, and He stands behind all He has said, guaranteed. The Word never goes out-of-date, and the advice is still relevant today. It also saved my soul. 

WHAT WILL YOU DO:

Go ahead; give gifts, but might you also live as a gift as well?

WHAT TO DO ON SUNDAY:

     On Sundays, we encourage you to attend your local church and listen intently to what God has prepared in the heart of your Pastor. Write down all the scriptures he uses in that message, then, when you get home re-read those passages for today’s reading. God has given to your Pastor exactly what He desires for you on that day.

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

NOVEMBER 25, 2022
Daily Reading – Ezekiel 28-31 / James 5

WHAT GOD HAS SAID:

James 5:20 Let him know, that he which converteth the sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death, and shall hide a multitude of sins.

WHAT I HAVE SEEN:

    There has long been a debate by bible scholars as to whom James is referring to in verse 20. Many think he is speaking of a saved soul who has wandered off into sin, as most of the book is about Christians walking in the light of God’s love and word. If so, the converted would be a saved soul in sin, who has been pointed back to Christ. The death would be a physical death as an ultimate chastisement for unrepentant sin. If, however, the converted soul was that of a lost person, the death would be that of a second or spiritual death and the sin is that of not accepting Christ.

    Saved or Sinner, all must be rescued. 

WHAT WILL YOU DO:

So, here’s a question. Should it matter to the person involved in the converting how God is using them to save?

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