Numbers 21:22-25
"Let us pass through your country. We will not turn aside into any field or vineyard, or drink water from any well. We will travel along the king's highway until we have passed through your territory." But Sihon would not let Israel pass through his territory. He mustered his entire army and marched out into the desert against Israel. When he reached Jahaz, he fought with Israel. Israel, however, put him to the sword and took over his land from the Arnon to the Jabbok, but only as far as the Ammonites, because their border was fortified. Israel captured all the cities of the Amorites and occupied them, including Heshbon and all its surrounding settlements.
I will have to fight battles while I am wandering in the wilderness.
Satan will pick a fight with me, even when I am trying to stay out of trouble.
Jesus, help me to walk in righteousness and pick up a sword to slay the enemy.
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Friday, February 26, 2010
Eat to Live
Numbers 20:2-5
Now there was no water for the community, and the people gathered in opposition to Moses and Aaron. They quarreled with Moses and said, "If only we had died when our brothers fell dead before the LORD! Why did you bring the LORD's community into this desert, that we and our livestock should die here? Why did you bring us up out of Egypt to this terrible place? It has no grain or figs, grapevines or pomegranates. And there is no water to drink!"
God has gotten me out of the Army, and now He has to get the Army out of me.
I have learned through fasting this week that I need to eat to live, and not live to eat.
Now there was no water for the community, and the people gathered in opposition to Moses and Aaron. They quarreled with Moses and said, "If only we had died when our brothers fell dead before the LORD! Why did you bring the LORD's community into this desert, that we and our livestock should die here? Why did you bring us up out of Egypt to this terrible place? It has no grain or figs, grapevines or pomegranates. And there is no water to drink!"
God has gotten me out of the Army, and now He has to get the Army out of me.
I have learned through fasting this week that I need to eat to live, and not live to eat.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Give Him the Best
Numbers 18:30-32
"Tell the Levites, When you offer the best part, the rest will be treated the same as grain from the threshing floor or wine from the wine vat that others give. You and your households are free to eat the rest of it anytime and anyplace—it's your wages for your work at the Tent of Meeting. By offering the best part, you'll avoid guilt, you won't desecrate the holy offerings of the People of Israel, and you won't die."
Jesus, I am ready to give you the first fruits, the best portion of my harvest.
"Tell the Levites, When you offer the best part, the rest will be treated the same as grain from the threshing floor or wine from the wine vat that others give. You and your households are free to eat the rest of it anytime and anyplace—it's your wages for your work at the Tent of Meeting. By offering the best part, you'll avoid guilt, you won't desecrate the holy offerings of the People of Israel, and you won't die."
Jesus, I am ready to give you the first fruits, the best portion of my harvest.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
First Fruits from the Promised Land
Numbers 15:17-21
The LORD said to Moses, "Speak to the Israelites and say to them: 'When you enter the land to which I am taking you and you eat the food of the land, present a portion as an offering to the LORD. Present a cake from the first of your ground meal and present it as an offering from the threshing floor. Throughout the generations to come you are to give this offering to the LORD from the first of your ground meal.
Jesus, thank you for slaying the giants and bringing me into the promised land. I commit the first fruits to you and to your kingdom.
The LORD said to Moses, "Speak to the Israelites and say to them: 'When you enter the land to which I am taking you and you eat the food of the land, present a portion as an offering to the LORD. Present a cake from the first of your ground meal and present it as an offering from the threshing floor. Throughout the generations to come you are to give this offering to the LORD from the first of your ground meal.
Jesus, thank you for slaying the giants and bringing me into the promised land. I commit the first fruits to you and to your kingdom.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
A Glimpse of the Promised Land
Numbers 13:21-25
So they went up and explored the land from the Desert of Zin as far as Rehob, toward Lebo Hamath. They went up through the Negev and came to Hebron, where Ahiman, Sheshai and Talmai, the descendants of Anak, lived. (Hebron had been built seven years before Zoan in Egypt.) When they reached the Valley of Eshcol, they cut off a branch bearing a single cluster of grapes. Two of them carried it on a pole between them, along with some pomegranates and figs. That place was called the Valley of Eshcol because of the cluster of grapes the Israelites cut off there. At the end of forty days they returned from exploring the land.
God exceeded the expectations of the the spies. They has expected to find small grapes, but God had provided huge grapes for the Israelites.
I believe that God will use the next 40 days to let me into the promised land and get a glimpse of His promise. I have been asking for small grapes, but He has huge grapes waiting for me. It may take me years to fight off the giants, and posses the land entirely, but His promises are sound. Motorola and Cisco should watch out, because God is on my side fighting these battles on my behalf.
Many people around me are watching my struggle and try to feed human wisdom into the problem. This only introduces doubt into the situation. It is my job to stand up, declare God's promise, and take possession of the land. I am so excited about my encounter in the next 39 days.
So they went up and explored the land from the Desert of Zin as far as Rehob, toward Lebo Hamath. They went up through the Negev and came to Hebron, where Ahiman, Sheshai and Talmai, the descendants of Anak, lived. (Hebron had been built seven years before Zoan in Egypt.) When they reached the Valley of Eshcol, they cut off a branch bearing a single cluster of grapes. Two of them carried it on a pole between them, along with some pomegranates and figs. That place was called the Valley of Eshcol because of the cluster of grapes the Israelites cut off there. At the end of forty days they returned from exploring the land.
God exceeded the expectations of the the spies. They has expected to find small grapes, but God had provided huge grapes for the Israelites.
I believe that God will use the next 40 days to let me into the promised land and get a glimpse of His promise. I have been asking for small grapes, but He has huge grapes waiting for me. It may take me years to fight off the giants, and posses the land entirely, but His promises are sound. Motorola and Cisco should watch out, because God is on my side fighting these battles on my behalf.
Many people around me are watching my struggle and try to feed human wisdom into the problem. This only introduces doubt into the situation. It is my job to stand up, declare God's promise, and take possession of the land. I am so excited about my encounter in the next 39 days.
Monday, February 22, 2010
Day 1
Mark 1:9-13
At this time, Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. The moment he came out of the water, he saw the sky split open and God's Spirit, looking like a dove, come down on him. Along with the Spirit, a voice: "You are my Son, chosen and marked by my love, pride of my life."
At once, this same Spirit pushed Jesus out into the wild. For forty wilderness days and nights he was tested by Satan. Wild animals were his companions, and angels took care of him.
Critical decision points arise in every man's life - If I am obedient and face the challenge, I will be rewarded and live a fulfilled life. If I miss the opportunity, I am left with frustration and disappointment.
Jesus started his ministry in the desert with a 40 day fast. I believe that we are already in the desert, and that Jesus will use our 40 day fast to kick off the work that He has planned for us. I am sure that Satan will try and tempt us during the next 40 days, but we have surrounded ourselves with friends for accountability and encouragement.
Our family has read this scripture together, and we have prepared for the temptation. We are expecting an amazing encounter.
At this time, Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. The moment he came out of the water, he saw the sky split open and God's Spirit, looking like a dove, come down on him. Along with the Spirit, a voice: "You are my Son, chosen and marked by my love, pride of my life."
At once, this same Spirit pushed Jesus out into the wild. For forty wilderness days and nights he was tested by Satan. Wild animals were his companions, and angels took care of him.
Critical decision points arise in every man's life - If I am obedient and face the challenge, I will be rewarded and live a fulfilled life. If I miss the opportunity, I am left with frustration and disappointment.
Jesus started his ministry in the desert with a 40 day fast. I believe that we are already in the desert, and that Jesus will use our 40 day fast to kick off the work that He has planned for us. I am sure that Satan will try and tempt us during the next 40 days, but we have surrounded ourselves with friends for accountability and encouragement.
Our family has read this scripture together, and we have prepared for the temptation. We are expecting an amazing encounter.
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Storms
Acts 27:23-26
Last night an angel of the God whose I am and whom I serve stood beside me and said, 'Do not be afraid, Paul. You must stand trial before Caesar; and God has graciously given you the lives of all who sail with you.' So keep up your courage, men, for I have faith in God that it will happen just as he told me. Nevertheless, we must run aground on some island."
Previous Sermon Notes:
It will Be as He said
Sometimes storms come through no cause of our own, so stop letting Satan tell you:
Your faith is growing when you are growing in faithfulness to God
Even though it is difficult, thank you Jesus for positioning me just where you need me to be.
Last night an angel of the God whose I am and whom I serve stood beside me and said, 'Do not be afraid, Paul. You must stand trial before Caesar; and God has graciously given you the lives of all who sail with you.' So keep up your courage, men, for I have faith in God that it will happen just as he told me. Nevertheless, we must run aground on some island."
Previous Sermon Notes:
It will Be as He said
Sometimes storms come through no cause of our own, so stop letting Satan tell you:
- It's your fault
- You are being punished
- Something is wrong with you
Your faith is growing when you are growing in faithfulness to God
Even though it is difficult, thank you Jesus for positioning me just where you need me to be.
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