Sunday December 7, 2014 thought for the day

HERE ARE MY THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY

1-We doubt God because we doubt ourselves-

2-Obeying the ten commandment does not lead to loving God and people.  Loving God and people does lead to obeying the ten commandments-

3-God will give to you what he can pass through you-

4-Stewardship is a spiritual discipline-

5-Lying to yourself if the most destructive form of lying-

 

STRANGE THOUGHT-Calories are tiny creatures that live in your closet and sew your clothes tighter every night-

 

I'VE LEARNED-Money affects different people in different ways-

 

DID YOU KNOW-Since its introduction in February 1935, more than 150 million Monopoly board games have been sold worldwide-

 

5 THINGS I WANT TO KNOW

1-Does all lying rally matter or hurt someone?

2-Why is there no mention in Scriptures of Joseph and Mary's death or burial?

3-Isn't it strange that Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus asked for permission to bury Jesus?

4-Who all saw Jesus' body prepared for burial and placed in a tomb?

5-Since Nicodemus helped prepare Jesus' body for burial, had he become a believer in Jesus?

 

BIBLE TRIVIA-What disciples did Jesus call after blessing them with an enormous catch of fish?

Answer for today       Peter, James andJohn     Luke 5:4-11

 

SCRIPTURE FOR THE DAY   Mark 3:1-6

Another time when Jesus went into a synagogue, a man with a crippled hand was there. ² Some people watched Jesus closely to see if he would heal the man on the Sabbath day so they could accuse him.

³ Jesus said to the man with the crippled hand, “Stand up here in the middle of everyone.”
⁴ Then Jesus asked the people, “Which is lawful on the Sabbath day: to do good or to do evil, to save a life or to kill?” But they said nothing to answer him.
⁵ Jesus was angry as he looked at the people, and he felt very sad because they were stubborn. Then he said to the man, “Hold out your hand.” The man held out his hand and it was healed. ⁶ Then the Pharisees left and began making plans with the Herodians^[a] about a way to kill Jesus.

Footnotes:

1. 3:6 Herodians A political group that followed Herod and his family.

 

PRAYER FOR THE DAY

  Jesus, we proclaim You to be the King of Kings and Lord of lords. Help us to boldly declare this glorious message, not only in a setting where we find receptive listeners, but also to a hostile world that is building its perishable kingdom here on earth. May we be full of conviction and infused with Your power as we courageously tell others “There is another King, one called Jesus.”  You’ve called us to be light in a world full of darkness. You’ve also enjoined us to be peacemakers. Sometimes when we take a stand for righteousness it does not bring peaceful resolution, but instead further conflict arises. Then we go through a surge of emotions and doubts begin to arise regarding our stand. Would You help us to be diligent in our study, prayerful about our stand, and immersed in Your Holy Word. May we not stand in our own strength or be led by aimless ambition. Lord, as we take a position against the evil tide of our land help us to be unapologetic in our stand, consistent in our Christian walk, and loving in our approach. May we, by example and word, say to the fallen world that we serve not the god of this age, but we serve a King who is ageless and eternal. In Your strength alone we stand. Amen.

 

I WISH YOU LOVE IN YOUR HEART.....PEACE IN YOUR SOUL.....AND JOY IN YOUR LIFE.....ALWAYS!!!