Daily light on the daily path -- November 7

Daily light on the daily path -- November 7Daily light on the daily path

Devotional compiled by Jonathan Bagster

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November 7
MORNING
Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men Psa. 197:8

O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him. Psa. 34:8

How great is thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee! Psa. 31:19

This people have I formed for myself; they shall shew forth my praise. Isa. 43:21

Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will, to the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved. That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ. Eph. 1:5, 6, 12

How great is his goodness, and how great is his beauty! Zech. 9:17

The LORD is good to all: and his tender mercies are over all his works. All thy works shall praise thee, O LORD; and thy saints shall bless thee. They shall speak of the glory of thy kingdom, and talk of thy power; to make known to the sons of men his mighty acts, and the glorious majesty of his kingdom. Psa. 145:9-12

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EVENING
Behold, we count them happy which endure. James 5:11

We glory in tribulations: . . . knowing that tribulation worketh patience; And patience, experience; and experience, hope: and hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us. Rom. 5:3-5

No chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby. Heb. 12:11

My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. James 1:2-4

Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him. James 1:12

Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. For when I am weak, then am I strong. II Cor. 12:9, 10

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I was shocked and humbled when the pastor from Libya told me, "I use your materials in my church leadership training in Libya." I am amazed at how "small" the world is sometimes. My participation in the 3rd Lausanne Congress on World Evangelism in Cape Town, South Africa gave me the privilege to listen to and share stories with followers of Jesus from Iran, Nagaland, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Romania and others from around the world. Some 4000 people spent eight days talking, listening, learning and worshipping together in Cape Town. A great deal of our conversations centered on the subject of what the global church of the future will look and be like. The global consensus was it will look like is has in the past 200 years as a predominantly "white" or Euro-centric and western cultural expression. A major focus was on the emerging and dynamic church of the global South, which will be the future of Christianity worldwide. Internationally, all agreed that the era of the church of Jesus Christ being centered in the global north are over! Indigenous people will have strong voice in this new reality. I have been saying for many years that First Nations Christian leaders in North America have much to contribute in shaping the church of the future. Lausanne confirmed this in so many ways and Wiconi International is uniquely positioned to play a vital role in this emerging new reality! Your friendship and support has never been more pronounced and Katherine and I are deeply grateful for your partnership with us!




Your Lakota brother, friend and follower of the Jesus Way,




Richard Twiss

Wiconi International

www.wiconi.com

REMEMBER THE MEAL THAT HEALS

Remember The
Meal That Heals
1Cor.11:23-27
May our Lord and Savior
keep you in His loving hands,
i pray He will comfort you,
strengthen you and bring
healing in all areas
of your body, mind, Spirit
and all areas of your life.
My prayers are with u
and all your loved ones
God Bless you
and all your loved
ones each day!
Great Big Heart hug's

John 14
Jesus Comforts His Disciples
1"Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God[a]; trust also in me. 2In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. 3And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. 4You know the way to the place where I am going."
Jesus the Way to the Father
5Thomas said to him, "Lord, we don't know where you are going, so how can we know the way?"
6Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.


Footnotes:
John 14:1 Or You trust in God

Encouragement IS A GOOD thing:

I have found myself growing and rising above the person I once was before. It is almost as if I am reborn. Sometimes I don't even recognize the person I have become. Things have changed so fast and so drastically, that I had to do most changes to survive a new recovery lifestyle. If I did'nt remove the things from my past. I wouldn't be this new happy and I have a great outlook on life. I am not afraid of whatever the future brings. Cause I know whatever it is I will be able to handle whatever comes. I had to learn coping skills in recovery and practically start life all over. Cause I began my using life at the age of 15, now I am 47 yrs of age. So, I am a shell of the former person I was, I love God and without his help, I doubt if I would be in this special life I live now. I am just so grateful and encouragement goes along way. So for everyone in recovery or past addiction lifestyles, make sure you encourage someone or take encouragement to heart. It has helped me immenseley now!

TRUE WORSHIP

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True Worship

By Sam Hinn

For the last 17 years, I've been on a journey to learn all I can about what true worship really is. I studied, taught and listened to others teach about worship.
And do you know what I have learned? Worship is not complicated. On the contrary, it is quite simple.

Worship starts with God's love. As we receive His love for us, we respond to that love. Our relationship with Him must be based on the understanding that "God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life" (John 3:16, NKJV).

If worship is not built on a solid foundation, our Christian walk will be like riding a roller coaster. One day we are up and declaring how good God is. Then before we know it, we're on the top looking down at the first huge plunge, crying, "O God, where are You?"

Why do so many Christians have this kind of walk? I believe it's because we have misunderstood the precious gift of worship. In the church it has become a time-filler in a service rather than a lifestyle.

Worship is not something you do; it is who God created you to be. He is after YOU, not your worship songs. He wants YOU to be the song. He wants YOU to be the worship.

I have passed hundreds of church marquees inviting people to "come and worship." People come, but all they do is hear a message. They never worship.

Of course, having worship services is not the problem. The problem is a mind-set. Too many Christians operate on the paradigm that worship happens at a place--a building called church--and that it happens at a certain time--on Sundays.

Worship isn't a service; worship is a lifestyle. We have to learn how to become worship rather than having a time of worship.

You begin by loving Jesus purely and wholeheartedly in response to His love for you. Demonstrate your love for Him through praise, song and other expressions of adoration, through your obedience to His Word, and through your love for other people.

Ask the Holy Spirit to empower you to worship "in spirit and truth" (John 4:24). Let your whole being become the instruments and the songs of worship as you "give unto the Lord the glory due to His name; [and] worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness" (Ps. 29:2).


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Sam Hinn is senior pastor of The Gathering Place in Sanford, Florida, and the author of Kissing the Face of God, published by Charisma House, from which this article is adapted