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All Things Work Out 06.01.08

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It is Sunday June 1, 2008 and today we are completing our studies on the book of II Chronicles. Please read Chapters 34-36 in your Bible or Click Here (cut & paste) biblegateway.com/passage/?search=II%20Chronicles%2034-36&version=9 to read.

Today we will read and learn about the reign of Josiah, his restoring of the Temple, the Book of the Law found, the fall of Jerusalem, the captivity of Judah, and the decree of Cyrus to rebuild the Temple. Today's message focuses on the importance of realizing that God works all things together for good when we put our trust and faith in God.

Josiah reigned on David's throne for thirty-one years. It was the last surge of political independence and religious revival before the disintegration of the southern kingdom which ended with the destruction of Jerusalem. Josiah's religious leadership ranked him with David, Jehoshaphat, and Hezekiah as an outstanding godly ruler, for he took a firm stand against idol worship and other evils that had permeated his kingdom. "And he did that which was right in the sight of the LORD, and walked in the ways of David his father, and declined neither to the right hand, nor to the left. For in the eighth year of his reign, while he was yet young, he began to seek after the God of David his father: and in the twelfth year he began to purge Judah and Jerusalem from the high places, and the groves, and the carved images, and the molten images." (II Chronicles 34:2-3)

One of the highest honors ever attributed to a king was given to Josiah, "Then the king sent and gathered together all the elders of Judah and Jerusalem. And the king went up into the house of the LORD, and all the men of Judah, and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and the priests, and the Levites, and all the people, great and small: and he read in their ears all the words of the book of the covenant that was found in the house of the LORD. And the king stood in his place, and made a covenant before the LORD, to walk after the LORD, and to keep his commandments, and his testimonies, and his statutes, with all his heart, and with all his soul, to perform the words of the covenant which are written in this book. And he caused all that were present in Jerusalem and Benjamin to stand to it. And the inhabitants of Jerusalem did according to the covenant of God, the God of their fathers." (34:29-32). Josiah's love for God and his righteous example of spiritual leadership has been a blessing to many thousands of us since that time.

Josiah's leadership was abruptly ended when he attempted to stop Pharaoh Necho's plans to attack the Assyrians. "After all this, when Josiah had prepared the temple, Necho king of Egypt came up to fight against Charchemish by Euphrates: and Josiah went out against him. But he sent ambassadors to him, saying, What have I to do with thee, thou king of Judah? I come not against thee this day, but against the house wherewith I have war: for God commanded me to make haste: forbear thee from meddling with God, who is with me, that he destroy thee not." (35:20-21).

Josiah could have felt obligated to withstand the invasion of Pharaoh Necho, but he did not believe that Necho received a message from the One True God like he said since he was a worshiper of many false gods so he desguised himself and entered the battle which ended his life. "Nevertheless Josiah would not turn his face from him, but disguised himself, that he might fight with him, and hearkened not unto the words of Necho from the mouth of God, and came to fight in the valley of Megiddo. And the archers shot at king Josiah; and the king said to his servants, Have me away; for I am sore wounded. His servants therefore took him out of that chariot, and put him in the second chariot that he had; and they brought him to Jerusalem, and he died, and was buried in one of the sepulchres of his fathers. And all Judah and Jerusalem mourned for Josiah." (35:22-24).

The last four kings of Judah Jehoahaz, Jehoiakim, Jehoiachin, and Zedekiah were all evil, and led the nation in a descending course to its disastrous end morally, politically, and spiritually. During his reign of 11 years Zedekiah, the youngest son of Josiah, did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD and rebelled against Babylon's domination because he thought he had the support of Egypt. "Zedekiah was one and twenty years old when he began to reign, and reigned eleven years in Jerusalem. And he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD his God, and humbled not himself before Jeremiah the prophet speaking from the mouth of the LORD. And he also rebelled against king Nebuchadnezzar, who had made him swear by God: but he stiffened his neck, and hardened his heart from turning unto the LORD God of Israel." (36:11-13). This time, the Lord left the Israelites to their ruin. Nebuchadnezzar showed no mercy and surrounded Jerusalem and his soldiers eventually broke through the north wall and mercilessly butchered both young and old. Most of those who had escaped the massacre were driven off as slaves to become exiles in a foreign land.

Because of His great love for Israel and His covenants with Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and David, the Lord made a precious promise to the Jewish people that is fast approaching fulfillment. They will soon recognize Jesus of Nazareth as their Messiah. "For I would not, brethren, that ye should be ignorant of this mystery, lest ye should be wise in your own conceits; that blindness in part is happened to Israel, until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in. And so all Israel shall be saved: as it is written, There shall come out of Sion the Deliverer, and shall turn away ungodliness from Jacob: For this is my covenant unto them, when I shall take away their sins." (Romans 11:25-27).

Although he died at a young age Josiah fulfilled the will of God who spared him from the tragedies that were to soon come upon Jerusalem and the Temple and God welcomed him home. Josiah was a godly man and it is a fact that all things work together for good to them that love God. "Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God. And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose." (Romans 8:26-2

In today's reading Jesus Christ is revealed through the messengers of God who were rejected by His people (II Chronicles 36:15-16). Jesus came to His own, and His own received Him not (John 1:11).

Today's Prayer:
Dear Lord,
When we face struggles with a confident heart instead of a cringing fear we give testimony to Your active power in our lives. There is nothing that we cannot overcome by Your grace as You work out the details and the timing. A whining spirit only leads to self-pity while a thankful spirit visualizes a hopeful outlook. Our confidence grows as we look beyond the current crisis to You, our Great Deliverer, who has done so many wondrous works that the whole world is not big enough to contain the books that would describe Your miraculous, delivering power. In Jesus' name...Amen.

Enjoy the rest of your day!
God Bless,
Christina

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aspiritual Bible Study: Wait on God Jun 2nd, 2008 2:29:24 pm - Subscribe

Wait On The Lord 06.02.08

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It is Monday June 2, 2008 and today we begin our studies on the book of Ezra. The book of Ezra is the fifteenth book in the Old Testamant and a book of history. The return of the Jews from Babylon into captivity is detailed in this book. The author of the book is Ezra and the purpose of the book was to record the return of Israel from exile and rebuilding of the Temple is Jerusalem. What we are to learn from this book is the return and restoration of basic principles of repentance.

Please read Chapters 1-2 in your Bible or Click Here or cut & paste to your browser biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ezra%201-3&version=9 to read. Today we will read and learn about the proclamation of Cyrus to rebuild the Temple; and the list of Jews who returned from captivity.

About 200 years before the time of Ezra, Isaiah had prophesied that Babylon would be overthrown by a man named Cyrus.(Ref: Isaiah 44:23-2

. To fulfill that prophecy, the LORD moved the heart of Cyrus king of Persia. "Now in the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, that the word of the LORD by the mouth of Jeremiah might be fulfilled, the LORD stirred up the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia, that he made a proclamation throughout all his kingdom, and put it also in writing, saying, Thus saith Cyrus king of Persia, The LORD God of heaven hath given me all the kingdoms of the earth; and he hath charged me to build him an house at Jerusalem, which is in Judah. Who is there among you of all his people? his God be with him, and let him go up to Jerusalem, which is in Judah, and build the house of the LORD God of Israel, (he is the God,) which is in Jerusalem. And whosoever remaineth in any place where he sojourneth, let the men of his place help him with silver, and with gold, and with goods, and with beasts, beside the freewill offering for the house of God that is in Jerusalem. Then rose up the chief of the fathers of Judah and Benjamin, and the priests, and the Levites, with all them whose spirit God had raised, to go up to build the house of the LORD which is in Jerusalem." (Ezra 1:1-5).

During the 70-year captivity, despite appearances to the contrary, the prophets encouraged the exiles concerning their restoration and foretold that they would rebuild Jerusalem. Ezra records that the first expedition was led by Zerubbabel, who was appointed governor by King Cyrus to rebuild the Temple and altar of the God of Israel

No one except God could possibly accurately predict or foresee the events even of the next hour. There is only one explanation to the hundreds of detailed prophecies in the Scriptures which have been fulfilled in every detail, hundreds of years after they were foretold, that is the Holy Spirit. "We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts: Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation. For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost." (II Peter 1:19-21).

This One True God who controlled every world empire to fulfill this prophesy assures us, "For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly." (Psalm 84:11).

God's promises always come to pass exactly as He says. He knows when and how to meet our needs, our task is to wait on the Lord.

In today's reading Jesus Christ is revealed through Sheshbazzar, another name for Zerubbabel, the prince (governor) of Judah (Ezra 1:

. Christ is both the Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6) and the Lion of the Tribe of Judah (Revelation 5:5).

Today's Psalm: 25:5
"Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day."

Today's Prayer:
Dear Lord,
We are confronted with deception on many fronts every day, so much so, that we can be deceived without even realizing it. Would You help us to watch out and be on our guard so that we are not deceived by man’s words, no matter how convincing they are, how charming their personality, or how cunning their craft. Help us to seek You above all things and to put our trust completely in You and to wait patiently for the answers. In Jesus' name......Amen.

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God Bless,
Christina

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aspiritual Bible Study: Facing Opposition Jun 3rd, 2008 1:52:12 pm - Subscribe

Facing Opposition 06.03.08

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It is Tuesday June 3, 2008 and today we are continuing our studies on the book of Ezra. Please read Chapters 3-5 in your Bible or Click Here to read.

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Today we will read and learn about restoration of the altar and worship, the beginning of rebuilding the Temple, the adversaries stopping their work, their resuming, and Tatnai, the governor writing to Darius the king. Today's message focuses on the importance of not dwelling on the past and overcoming the opposistion we face as Christian's following God's will.

When Zerubbabel and the returning Jews left the pleasures and prosperity of Persia, they faced the hardships of a long, treacherous journey in order to rebuild a destroyed Jerusalem. When they returned to Jerusalem, the Jews first built an altar. "And when the seventh month was come, and the children of Israel were in the cities, the people gathered themselves together as one man to Jerusalem. Then stood up Jeshua the son of Jozadak, and his brethren the priests, and Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and his brethren, and builded the altar of the God of Israel, to offer burnt offerings thereon, as it is written in the law of Moses the man of God. And they set the altar upon his bases; for fear was upon them because of the people of those countries: and they offered burnt offerings thereon unto the LORD, even burnt offerings morning and evening." (Ezra 3:1-3).

They could have assumed that the first thing to do was build their own homes. Undoubtedly they realized they were reaping the pitiful destructive effect of their sin. The burnt offerings were more than mere religious rituals because these Jews had forsaken everything in Persia in order to restore fellowship with their God in Jerusalem. Many needs for existence such as food and shelter for their families and animals claimed their attention; but personal necessities were set aside until they had first rebuilt the altar of God and reestablished worship to the One True God.

When our hearts desire is to be obedient to God and His Word, the Holy Spirit will witness within us to abandon our dependence on self and material things and instead rely on our Savior and Lord. Sacrificial giving, devoted work, and faithful attendance in a local church are outward manifestations of restored fellowship with God.

It is recorded that many men weeped as the foundation was laid. "And when the builders laid the foundation of the temple of the LORD, they set the priests in their apparel with trumpets, and the Levites the sons of Asaph with cymbals, to praise the LORD, after the ordinance of David king of Israel. And they sang together by course in praising and giving thanks unto the LORD; because he is good, for his mercy endureth for ever toward Israel. And all the people shouted with a great shout, when they praised the LORD, because the foundation of the house of the LORD was laid. But many of the priests and Levites and chief of the fathers, who were ancient men, that had seen the first house, when the foundation of this house was laid before their eyes, wept with a loud voice; and many shouted aloud for joy: So that the people could not discern the noise of the shout of joy from the noise of the weeping of the people: for the people shouted with a loud shout, and the noise was heard afar off." (3:10-13).

It is right for us to sorrow over our past sins which have brought the judgment of God upon us, just as the Israelites did. God is faithful and just to forgive all our sins and all who repent are free from those sins. Jesus took those sins to the cross with Him and God has forgotten all of them, it is we who do not forget and keep reminding Him. "If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth: But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin. If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." (I John 1:6-9).

Deciding to serve the Lord and do His work does not guarantee a life of ease and freedom from problems. To the contrary! Once Satan sees that we have set our hearts on pleasing the Lord, he will use everything and everyone in his power to keep us from the task we have set out to accomplish. His purpose is to divert our attention from reliance on God's Word and prayer.

A lesson we gain from these devout Jews is that, as we seek to serve the Lord, we will face opposition. During the rebuilding of the Temple they were faced with much opposition and even at one time were forced to stop construction. "Now when the copy of king Artaxerxes' letter was read before Rehum, and Shimshai the scribe, and their companions, they went up in haste to Jerusalem unto the Jews, and made them to cease by force and power. Then ceased the work of the house of God which is at Jerusalem. So it ceased unto the second year of the reign of Darius king of Persia." (Ezra 4:23-24).

However, they did not give up and the work resumed, "Now therefore, if it seem good to the king, let there be search made in the king's treasure house, which is there at Babylon, whether it be so, that a decree was made of Cyrus the king to build this house of God at Jerusalem, and let the king send his pleasure to us concerning this matter." (5:17).

So let us purpose in our hearts to finish the work the Lord has called us to do. No one else can do it for us since each Christian is individually responsible to God for accomplishing what He has ordained for each one of us to do. Let us look ahead with confidence, not in ourselves, but in Jesus for He gives us the strength and power to endure all things and will never leave. "Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek

for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you." (Matthew 6:31-33).

Today's Prayer:
Dear Lord,
It seems that the day to day circumstances in our lives are so uncertain. The solutions to our problems can be very perplexing and seem beyond our grasp. You don’t expect us to have all the right answers or to fully understand all that concerns us, but You do want us to trust You, as we hold on to Your unchanging hand. Jesus, we have trusted You over and over throughout the circumstances of our lives, and today we pray for grace to trust You even more. Help us to stay faithful to You as you are so faithful and just toward us. We love You, Lord and need You. In Your mighty name, Jesus, I pray......Amen.

Have a great and wonderful day!
God Bless,
Christina

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aspiritual Bible Study: Key to Success Jun 4th, 2008 2:31:11 pm - Subscribe

Key to Success 06.04.08

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It is Wednesday June 4, 2008 and today we are continuing our studies on the book of Ezra. PLease read Chapters 6-7 in your bible or Click Here to read. biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ezra%206-7&version=9

Today we will read and learn about the decree from Darius to complete the temple, a dedication to the Temple, and the restoration of the Passover. Today's message focuses on the importance of realizing that the key to success is seeking, doing, and teaching God's Word

The building of the Temple had been left unfinished for many years and king Darius made a decree to complete it. "In the first year of Cyrus the king the same Cyrus the king made a decree concerning the house of God at Jerusalem, Let the house be builded, the place where they offered sacrifices, and let the foundations thereof be strongly laid; the height thereof threescore cubits, and the breadth thereof threescore cubits; With three rows of great stones, and a row of new timber: and let the expenses be given out of the king's house: And also let the golden and silver vessels of the house of God, which Nebuchadnezzar took forth out of the temple which is at Jerusalem, and brought unto Babylon, be restored, and brought again unto the temple which is at Jerusalem, every one to his place, and place them in the house of God. Now therefore, Tatnai, governor beyond the river, Shetharboznai, and your companions. "(Ezra 6:3-6)

The prophets Haggai and Zechariah reminded the Israelites in Jerusalem that the real reason the Lord's work went unfinished was because their first interest was in building their own homes. These anointed men boldly preached the Word of God and inspired the people to rebuild the Temple, "And the elders of the Jews builded, and they prospered through the prophesying of Haggai the prophet and Zechariah the son of Iddo. And they builded, and finished it, according to the commandment of the God of Israel, and according to the commandment of Cyrus, and Darius, and Artaxerxes king of Persia. And this house was finished on the third day of the month Adar, which was in the sixth year of the reign of Darius the king." (6:14-15).

God's work can only be sustained and strengthened through obedience to His Word, which is the foundation of our Christian lives one power that Satan cannot overcome. God's Word is the source of strength by which His children cannot be defeated.

Nothing is recorded about the Jews in Jerusalem between the time of Haggai and Zechariah's ministry and the coming of Ezra from Persia about 60 years later. Zerubbabel, Haggai, and Zechariah had all died leaving the next generation to grow up without spiritual leadership. Ezra was born during the Babylonian captivity. He was a descendant of Aaron, Israel's first high priest. The key to Ezra's great effectiveness in accomplishing the will of God is clear, he prepared his heart to seek the Lord. "For upon the first day of the first month began he to go up from Babylon, and on the first day of the fifth month came he to Jerusalem, according to the good hand of his God upon him. For Ezra had prepared his heart to seek the law of the LORD, and to do it, and to teach in Israel statutes and judgments." (7:9-10).

There is a threefold key to Ezra's great success: First, Ezra had prepared his heart to seek the Law of the LORD. The word prepared implies a steadfast effort to know all of God's Word. The second qualification for the Lord's blessings upon his life was that Ezra committed himself to follow God's Word. And third, he planned to teach it to others. Ezra was committed to seeking, doing, and teaching God's Word.

This should be a reminder that, if we want God to bless our lives, we too must set our hearts upon the whole counsel of God. "Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:" (Ephesians 6:14-17).

In today's reading Jesus Christ is revealed through the Feast of Unleavened Bread (Ezra 6:22). Jesus is the Bread of Life (John 6:35), and He was without sin; leaven is symbolic of sin (Hebrews 4:15).

Today's Psalm: 31:23
"O love the LORD, all ye his saints: for the LORD preserveth the faithful, and plentifully rewardeth the proud doer."

Today's Prayer:
Dear Lord,
Help me not to waste my time and energy in futile or wishful thinking. Instead I want to fix my thoughts upon the living hope I have in Jesus Christ my Lord. I anchor my soul in Your Holy Word so that when other viewpoints counter the truths prescribed in Your Word my anchor remains firm and secure. When difficulties appear insurmountable remind me that I serve an extraordinary God who does not rely on natural solutions but works in the supernatural realm to meet each one of my needs. Your solutions to my problems are not subject to my scrutiny, but rather I conform to Your leading and accept Your plan for my life. In doing so I am not tossed to and fro by wishful thinking but I am firmly grounded in the living hope of our resurrected Lord and Savior. In Jesus' name, I pray.....Amen.

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God Bless,
Christina

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aspiritual Bible Study: True Repentance Jun 5th, 2008 1:41:15 pm - Subscribe

True Repentance 06.05.08
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It is Thursday June 5, 2008 and today we are completing our studies on the book of Ezra. Please read Chapters 8-10 in your Bible or Click Here to read. biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ezra%208-10&version=9

Today we will read and learn about the Genealogy of Ezra's companions; Ezra proclaiming a fast; the treasures that are delivered to the priests; Ezra's prayer and confession, and foreign wives and children. Today's message focuses on the importance of understanding that true repentance restores our relationship with God.

Ezra knew the Scriptures and decided to be responsible for leading perhaps five thousand men, women, and children on the treacherous, possibly 800-mile journey from Babylon to Jerusalem. "These are now the chief of their fathers, and this is the genealogy of them that went up with me from Babylon, in the reign of Artaxerxes the king." (Ezra 8:1). It would have been easier to remain in Babylon and just pray for the people in Jerusalem. But Ezra decided to do what he could. During their journey Ezra proclaims a fast for their protection, "Then I proclaimed a fast there, at the river of Ahava, that we might afflict ourselves before our God, to seek of him a right way for us, and for our little ones, and for all our substance. For I was ashamed to require of the king a band of soldiers and horsemen to help us against the enemy in the way: because we had spoken unto the king, saying, The hand of our God is upon all them for good that seek him; but his power and his wrath is against all them that forsake him. So we fasted and besought our God for this: and he was intreated of us." (8:21-23).

Ezra and all his followers arrived safely in Jerusalem about four months after leaving Babylon. However, Ezra was grief stricken upon hearing about the low moral and spiritual state of affairs in Jerusalem since the Temple had been rebuilt. "Now when these things were done, the princes came to me, saying, The people of Israel, and the priests, and the Levites, have not separated themselves from the people of the lands, doing according to their abominations, even of the Canaanites, the Hittites, the Perizzites, the Jebusites, the Ammonites, the Moabites, the Egyptians, and the Amorites. For they have taken of their daughters for themselves, and for their sons: so that the holy seed have mingled themselves with the people of those lands: yea, the hand of the princes and rulers hath been chief in this trespass." (9:1-2).

He did not say: "It's not my problem, so I'll leave it up to someone else." Instead, he became involved and openly mourned and at the evening sacrifice he fell on his knees and spread out his hands to the Lord, and prayed. "And said, O my God, I am ashamed and blush to lift up my face to thee, my God: for our iniquities are increased over our head, and our trespass is grown up unto the heavens. Since the days of our fathers have we been in a great trespass unto this day; and for our iniquities have we, our kings, and our priests, been delivered into the hand of the kings of the lands, to the sword, to captivity, and to a spoil, and to confusion of face, as it is this day." (9:6-7). When the Word of God is neglected and sin abounds, we too need to be as concerned as Ezra and help those who can not help themselves.

As the Israelites listened to Ezra proclaim the Word of God, they were convicted of their sins. One by one, each man who had married a Canaanite had to present himself with his wife and children before a court of the elders of every city, and the judges thereof to determine if they were involved in idol worship or were worshipers of the true God of Israel. "Let now our rulers of all the congregation stand, and let all them which have taken strange wives in our cities come at appointed times, and with them the elders of every city, and the judges thereof, until the fierce wrath of our God for this matter be turned from us." (10:14).

If the only consideration had been the excommunication of all Canaanite wives, it would have been a simple, immediate decision. But, something more than simple separation was being considered in their courts. There was an examination of each family to determine if the Canaanite wives had forsaken their idols and converted to the One True God of Israel. If these men had led their wives to reject their idols and worship the One True God, their wives would have become Israelites and would not have been called strange wives. This precedent had been set by Joshua when he welcomed and protected Rahab, the harlot of Jericho, who had rejected her idols and sinful life to place her trust in the One True God of Israel. (See Ruth 1). Ruth rejected her people's idols and became an Israelite. In the providence of God, both she and Rahab became a part of the genealogy of Jesus.

We are prone to underestimate the suffering that results from disobedience to the Word of God. When we choose to follow our flesh and marry strange wives (non-Christians) we are setting ourselves up for heartbreak. While some can be converted to Christianity it is best to make sure that all that is taken care of before getting married. "Let him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things. Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting. And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not." (Galatians 6:6-9).

Every Christian should realize the vital importance of prayer, whether of repentance, praise, or petition. We should not take God's protection and blessings for granted. As we pray in faith and receive answers to our prayers, our faith grows and we are encouraged to pray even more and even when we do not recognize any answer to our prayers. No sin is so great but that all God's love and mercy will be lavished upon the sinner who sincerely repents of his sin. Even if one's sin is so great as to give great occasion to the enemies of the Lord to blaspheme as David did. Sincere prayer of repentance restores our relationship with God.

In today's reading Jesus Christ is revealed through Ezra, who mourned over the sins of the people of Jerusalem (Ezra 9:5). Twice it is recorded that, when Jesus looked upon Jerusalem, He also mourned for the people (Luke 19:41; 13:34).

Today's Prayer:
Dear Lord,
Nothing brings peace more than knowing that we are saved from the penalty of sin and that we are firmly grounded in Your holy precepts. You’re a compassionate, all-powerful, God. No need in our life is overlooked, overwhelming, or overly difficult for You to meet. You use the good, the bad, and the complex matters that we sort through daily to test our faith and grow our endurance. These challenges that are continually before us compel us to look to the Scriptures for spiritual understanding and sustaining power. I will trust in Your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in Your salvation, in the midst of the wait. My heart seeks after You, my Lord and my God, for You have cared for me all the days of my life and You will continue to do so, for You promise to never leave me nor forsake me. In Jesus' name, I pray......Amen.

Enjoy the rest of your day!
God Bless,
Christina

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aspiritual Bible Study: Overcoming Discouragement Jun 6th, 2008 7:10:12 pm - Subscribe

Overcoming Discouragement 06.06.08

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It is Friday June 6, 2008 and today we are beginning our studies on the book of Nemehiah. Please read Chapters 1-3 in your Bible or Click Here to read. biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Nehimiah%201-3&version=9

The book of Nemehiah is the sixteenth book of the Old Testamant and contains 13 chapters. The author of the book is Nemehiah and it was written to the people of Israel. The purpose of the book was to show the continuation of the history of Israel and the record of the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem. The book focuses on the importance of learning that there is no opportunity without opposition and faith without works is dead.

Today we will read and lear about Nehemiah's prayer for Jerusalem and his leave of absence; Nehemiah inspecting Jerusalem's walls; and the builder of the walls. today's message focuses on the importance of not becoming discouraged no matter what opposition we face. The more difficult the circumstance the more blessings are waiting on the other side.

The splendor of Jerusalem "the Holy City" has been reduced to broken down walls, burned gates, and the destruction of the Temple by Nebuchadnezzar and the Babylonian Kingdom. When Nehemiah's relative Hanani arrived in Persia from Jerusalem, he told Nehemiah of the pitiful conditions that existed there. "The words of Nehemiah the son of Hachaliah. And it came to pass in the month Chisleu, in the twentieth year, as I was in Shushan the palace, That Hanani, one of my brethren, came, he and certain men of Judah; and I asked them concerning the Jews that had escaped, which were left of the captivity, and concerning Jerusalem. And they said unto me, The remnant that are left of the captivity there in the province are in great affliction and reproach: the wall of Jerusalem also is broken down, and the gates thereof are burned with fire. And it came to pass, when I heard these words, that I sat down and wept, and mourned certain days, and fasted, and prayed before the God of heaven," (Nehemiah 1:1-4).

Over a period of about four months, he continued to pray, "And said, I beseech thee, O LORD God of heaven, the great and terrible God, that keepeth covenant and mercy for them that love him and observe his commandments: Let thine ear now be attentive, and thine eyes open, that thou mayest hear the prayer of thy servant, which I pray before thee now, day and night, for the children of Israel thy servants, and confess the sins of the children of Israel, which we have sinned against thee: both I and my father's house have sinned." (1:5-6).

When King Artaxerxes asked why he was so sad, Nehemiah told him that it was because the city was wasted. "And it came to pass in the month Nisan, in the twentieth year of Artaxerxes the king, that wine was before him: and I took up the wine, and gave it unto the king. Now I had not been beforetime sad in his presence. Wherefore the king said unto me, Why is thy countenance sad, seeing thou art not sick? this is nothing else but sorrow of heart. Then I was very sore afraid, And said unto the king, Let the king live for ever: why should not my countenance be sad, when the city, the place of my fathers' sepulchres, lieth waste, and the gates thereof are consumed with fire?" (2:1-3). The king graciously responded by appointing him governor over Judah and commissioned him to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. The king even provided some of the materials.

Three basic characteristics made Nehemiah's efforts a success. First, his desire to do the will of God. This led him to leave the luxury and security of living in the king's palace in Persia and to endure the hardships in Jerusalem in order to restore the City of God. Second, he not only fasted and prayed, but he confessed, we have not kept the Commandments. He recognized that obedience to the Word of God is essential to answered prayer. Third, he was determined to persuade his people to join him in rebuilding the walls, regardless of the opposition.

The ministry of God is sure to meet with opposition when we decide to occupy our time on eternal treasures rather than the trash of earthly desires and do the will of God. Sanballat and his followers attempted to stop work on rebuilding the Temple and restoring the walls around Jerusalem. "But when Sanballat the Horonite, and Tobiah the servant, the Ammonite, and Geshem the Arabian, heard it, they laughed us to scorn, and despised us, and said, What is this thing that ye do? will ye rebel against the king? Then answered I them, and said unto them, The God of heaven, he will prosper us; therefore we his servants will arise and build: but ye have no portion, nor right, nor memorial, in Jerusalem." (2:19-20).

Any ministry initiated of God will suffer attacks and ridicule in one way or another. When the Lord's work cannot otherwise be hindered, an evil motive is sure to be suggested. Scoffing, scandal, and slander have always been favorite tools of Satan and of the Church's enemies to undermind the people of God. But God's Word assures us, "Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world." (I John 4:4).

Nehemiah refused to become discouraged and give up because he knew that accomplishing the will of God is dependent upon remembering that He is Sovereign over the affairs of our lives. God's path is rarely the path of least resistance. But God's Word says the way is straight and narrow.

In today's reading Jesus Christ is revealed through Nehemiah's prayer for his people (Nehemiah 1:4-11). Christ also prayed for His own people throughout the ages which includes us today (John 17:20).

Today's Psalm: 18:2
"The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower."

Today's Prayer:
Dear Lord,
In the midst of our trials may the problem at hand not be the single focus of our prayers. Help us to seek You for godly understanding and patient endurance, so that our lives are spiritually maturing in the process of waiting upon You to answer our prayers. In Jesus' name, I pray......Amen.

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God Bless,
Christina

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aspiritual Bible Study: Do Not Give Up Jun 9th, 2008 1:18:17 am - Subscribe

Do Not Give Up 06.08.08

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It is Sunday June 8, 2008 and today we are continuing our studies on the book of Nehemiah. Please read Chapters 4-6 in your Bible or Click Here to read. biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Nehimiah%204-6&version=9

Today we will read and learn about the opposition and ridicule that the builders faced as they rebuilt the walls; Nehemiah's prayer; weapons for the workers; evils being corrected; plots of the adversaries; and the completion of the walls. Today's reading focuses on the importance of not giving up on following God's Will no matter how much opposition we face.

The first exiles who returned had resided among the debris in Jerusalem and its suburbs for more than ninety years without completing the walls. Nehemiah was determined to rebuild the walls around Jerusalem, even though there was fierce opposition. "But it came to pass, that when Sanballat heard that we builded the wall, he was wroth, and took great indignation, and mocked the Jews. And he spake before his brethren and the army of Samaria, and said, What do these feeble Jews? will they fortify themselves? will they sacrifice? will they make an end in a day? will they revive the stones out of the heaps of the rubbish which are burned?" (Nehemiah 4:1-2).

In order to keep them safe he armed his workers, "And it came to pass, that when the Jews which dwelt by them came, they said unto us ten times, From all places whence ye shall return unto us they will be upon you. Therefore set I in the lower places behind the wall, and on the higher places, I even set the people after their families with their swords, their spears, and their bows. And I looked, and rose up, and said unto the nobles, and to the rulers, and to the rest of the people, Be not ye afraid of them: remember the LORD, which is great and terrible, and fight for your brethren, your sons, and your daughters, your wives, and your houses." (4:12-14).

Sanballat again attempted to stop their work, "Now it came to pass when Sanballat, and Tobiah, and Geshem the Arabian, and the rest of our enemies, heard that I had builded the wall, and that there was no breach left therein; (though at that time I had not set up the doors upon the gates

That Sanballat and Geshem sent unto me, saying, Come, let us meet together in some one of the villages in the plain of Ono. But they thought to do me mischief. And I sent messengers unto them, saying, I am doing a great work, so that I cannot come down: why should the work cease, whilst I leave it, and come down to you?" (6:1-3). After Sanballat made five attempts to meet with Nehemiah, he then accused him of rebelling against the king of Persia (6:5-7). Eleven times it is recorded that Nehemiah prayed and encouraged the people. Their faith had also been strengthened through the reading of God's Word.

Once we recognize that the battle is the Lord's and God is the One who allows the opposition, we will not panic. Instead, we will seek to learn what the Lord expects of us in order to qualify to have our prayers answered. People of faith, though a minority, will always find a way to accomplish God's will. In serving the Lord, one great temptation is that many will find excuses to wait for a more convenient time rather than to put the Lord first and do their best with what they have. "I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work. As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world." (John 9:4-5)

Consider each detail in Nehemiah's conduct that made it possible to complete the walls in less than ninety days. Do not expect a lot of people to be happy that you are a dedicated Christian. But, the opposition and testing will make your faith more precious than gold and will show you who your true friends are.

In today's reading Jesus Christ is revealed through Nehemiah and other Jews who had bought back some Jews who had been sold to the heathen as slaves while in Persia (Nehemiah 5:

. We, who were purchased with His own blood were redeemed when we accepted Jesus as our Lord and Savior.

Today's Prayer:
Dear Lord,
You have great purpose for our lives and for the legacy we leave for those who follow. In our journey there are bitter waters from which we drink and there are sweet fragrances that fill our nostrils. Through it all You work to bring the good out of bad circumstances, all the while reminding us of our calling to live according to Your Will. May we be trusting in the hard times and faithful all the time. In Jesus' name.......Amen.

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God Bless,
Christina

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aspiritual Bible Study: Rejoice in Forgiveness Jun 9th, 2008 1:48:13 pm - Subscribe

Rejoice in Forgiveness 06.09.08

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It is Monday June 9, 2008 and today we are continuing our studies on the book of Nehemiah. Please reach Chapters 7-8 in your Bible or Click Here to read.
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Today we will read and learn about Nehemiah's appointment of leaders; the genealogy of the returned exiles; Scriptures read and explained; and the observance of the Feast of Tabernacles. Today's message focuses on the importance of realizing that when we confess our sins and repent that we are forgiven forever. We need to enjoy the fact that our sin is no more visible to God.

The ultimate purpose of God for His people was more than the restoration of His Temple and the walls of Jerusalem. These man-made structures were powerless to protect the Israelites from their enemies unless the people knew and obeyed the Word of God.

The Hebrew language in which the Book of the Law was written was no longer the common language of the people. During their captivity, they spoke Aramaic, which was the international trade language used by the Aramaeans (Syrians), Persians, and Babylonians at that time. Thousands of Jews assembled in Jerusalem day after day from sunrise until noon to hear Ezra and the Levites read and explain the Book of the Law. This resulted in a renewal of the Covenant relationship of the Israelites with God and the restoration of scriptural worship. "And all the people gathered themselves together as one man into the street that was before the water gate; and they spake unto Ezra the scribe to bring the book of the law of Moses, which the LORD had commanded to Israel. And Ezra the priest brought the law before the congregation both of men and women, and all that could hear with understanding, upon the first day of the seventh month. And he read therein before the street that was before the water gate from the morning until midday, before the men and the women, and those that could understand; and the ears of all the people were attentive unto the book of the law." (Nehemiah 8:1-3).

As Ezra and other Levites read the Book of the Law it was explained to them and as a result they were overwhelmed with guilt and sorrow when the reading of the Law revealed their sin against God. "So they read in the book in the law of God distinctly, and gave the sense, and caused them to understand the reading. And Nehemiah, which is the Tirshatha, and Ezra the priest the scribe, and the Levites that taught the people, said unto all the people, This day is holy unto the LORD your God; mourn not, nor weep. For all the people wept, when they heard the words of the law." (8:8-9).

The Jews continued to weep exceedingly after hearing how they had violated the Lord's Commandments. Once they confessed their sins and repented Ezra told the people not to weep any longer over past sins. "Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our LORD: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the LORD is your strength." (8:10). They had extraordinary reasons for joy. God had delivered them from Babylon and had prospered them and protected them in building the Temple and in rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem even though they were threatened with violent opposition.

Since the Lord has accepted us, we should accept ourselves as well as all others. All the Lord's people are likewise taught that if we confess our sins and repent that the sins are no more in God's eyes and we are to joy in that fact. If we are not enjoying our growing relationship with the Lord, it could be because of a lack of prayer or reading His Word or not recognizing how evil an unconfessed sin is. We who have experienced redemption from Satan's captivity have been delivered from all sin to serve the Savior. "Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God; And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ." (Colossians 3:22-24).

Today's Prayer:
Dear Lord,
Thank You, Jesus for giving Your life so that I could be forgiven. Though my sins were as scarlet they are washed white as snow, cleansed by Your saving blood. You turned my hopeless condition into a life full of hope for this life and glorious anticipation for eternal life beyond the grave. Nothing in all of history will ever compare to the Divine Exchange where my sins were exchanged for Your pardon. In Your mighty name, Jesus, I pray......Amen.

Have a great and mighty day!
God bless,
Christina

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aspiritual Bible Study: The Holy Spirit Jun 10th, 2008 1:46:12 pm - Subscribe

The Holy Spirit 06.10.08

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It is Tuesday June 10, 2008 and today we are continuing our studies on the book of Nehemiah. Please read Chapters 9-10 in your Bible, Click Here to read or cut & paste to your browser: biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Nehimiah%209-10&version=9

Today we will read and learn about fasting and confession of sins; the reading of the Law; the confession of God's goodness; and a new covenant to keep the Law. Today's message focuses on the importance of reading God's Word. When we accept Jesus into our lives the Holy Spirit dwells in us and allows us to understand His Word as well as what He wants us to do for Him.

Israel was chosen of God to be the guardian proclaimer of true worship of the One True God. As long as they were obedient to His Word, God blessed them. When they drifted into idolatry, He gave them up to destruction and they ultimately became captives in Babylon. After 70 years of captivity and slavery, God, faithful to His Word, caused Cyrus to issue a decree for their return. Having rebuilt the Temple and city wall, they renewed their covenant relationship with God. As a result of hearing the Law read, the Israelites repented of their sins. "And they stood up in their place, and read in the book of the law of the LORD their God one fourth part of the day; and another fourth part they confessed, and worshipped the LORD their God........Then the Levites, Jeshua, and Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabniah, Sherebiah, Hodijah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah, said, Stand up and bless the LORD your God for ever and ever: and blessed be thy glorious name, which is exalted above all blessing and praise." (Nehemiah 9:3,5).

The priests revealed how God had provided His good spirit to instruct them, "Thou gavest also thy good spirit to instruct them, and withheldest not thy manna from their mouth, and gavest them water for their thirst. Yea, forty years didst thou sustain them in the wilderness, so that they lacked nothing; their clothes waxed not old, and their feet swelled not." (9:20-21). It is this same Holy Spirit who still guides believers today. Reading the Scriptures brings about a conviction of sin, leading to confession and obedience to God's Word, producing joy of the Lord.

The Holy Spirit also seeks to guide all Christians into the occupation or position God has chosen for us to most effectively serve Him and to prepare us for our eternal inheritance. The Holy Spirit alone can enlighten our minds, impart conviction of sin, and empower us to live a holy life no matter what difficulties we face. "Wherefore I desire that ye faint not at my tribulations for you, which is your glory. For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man; That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love," (Ephesians 3:13-17).

In today's reading Jesus Christ is revealed through the Creator (Nehemiah 9:6). All things were created by Him, and for Him (Colossians 1:16).

Today's Psalm: 51:10-12
"Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy spirit from me. Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit."

Today's Prayer:
Dear Lord,
How marvelous is Your love. So many things in life are unobtainable, just beyond our grasp, but You make Your love available to everyone who calls on the name of the Lord. Your love and tender care mends the broken heart; it cleanses the sin-filled heart, and it encompasses the empty heart. How utterly amazing that Christ would pour out His sinless, extravagant love on the vilest of sinners who truly believe. Your demonstration of love is witnessed foremost in Your death on the cross which redeems us from sin, reconciles us to the Father, and restores us to wholeness through Jesus Christ our Lord. In Jesus' name, I pray....Amen.

Have a great and mighty day!
God Bless,
Christina

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aspiritual Bible Study: Wordly Influences Jun 11th, 2008 1:35:48 pm - Subscribe

Worldly Influences 06.11.08

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It is Wednesday June 11, 2008 and today we are completing our studies on the book of Nehemiah. Please read Chapters 11-13 in your Bible, Click Here, or cut & paste this link to your browser : biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Nehimiah%2011-13&version=9

Today we will read and learn about the residents of Jerusalem; the priests and Levites with Zerubbabel; the dedication of the walls; the Temple offices restored, the reading of the Law; separation from the heathen; tithes given; the forbiddance of breaking the Sabbath and the condemnation of mixed marriages. Today's message focuses on the importance of putting God first above all things and letting the world influence you.

Ordinary people, although not skilled in building walls, had willingly gone to work under Nehemiah's leadership and did the best they could to rebuild the walls around Jerusalem.

Only a minority of the people who left Persia to rebuild Jerusalem actually lived inside the city's walls. Most of the Jews lived in suburbs where they could grow crops, pasture their animals, and make a living more easily. Because of this, there were not enough people living in Jerusalem to maintain and protect it. "And the rulers of the people dwelt at Jerusalem: the rest of the people also cast lots, to bring one of ten to dwell in Jerusalem the holy city, and nine parts to dwell in other cities. And the people blessed all the men, that willingly offered themselves to dwell at Jerusalem." (Nehemiah 11:1-2).

The Israelites could now assemble within the rebuilt walls of Jerusalem and worship without fear of their enemies. Their worship demonstrated a heartfelt commitment to the Lord in their renewed relationship to Him.

Though all true Christians love the Lord, not all are willing to give up personal interests and financial security to do what is needed to accomplish His purposes. It is no less important for followers of Christ today to consider "the walls" that may need to be rebuilt in their own lives where worldly interests have broken through and devastated their zeal for the Lord. In our Christian walk, we need to be on guard against anything, including good, wholesome activities, which may cause us to divert either our time or our money from their usefulness to God. God wants us to have what we desire, but when our desires (which become idols) take the place of God that wall will tumble.

After the wall had been rebuilt and Nehemiah left Jerusalem and returned to Persia, he had restored the priests and Levites to their responsible positions of spiritual leadership in Jerusalem. However, when Nehemiah had returned to Babylon after about 11 years, he discovered the people once again ignoring the Word of God and returning to sinful practices. During his absence, the Israelites' worship of God and the Sabbath observance were neglected and intermarriage to Canaanite idol worshipers took place.

Eliashib, the high priest, had been a co-worker with Nehemiah in rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem. As the years passed without the influence of Nehemiah, Eliashib associated with Tobiah, the Ammonite, probably because of a marriage relationship even though Tobiah had been one of the enemies who had tried to stop Nehemiah from completing the walls years earlier. Eliashib even went so far as to prepare Tobiah a place to live in the courts of the House of God. "And before this, Eliashib the priest, having the oversight of the chamber of the house of our God, was allied unto Tobiah: And he had prepared for him a great chamber, where aforetime they laid the meat offerings, the frankincense, and the vessels, and the tithes of the corn, the new wine, and the oil, which was commanded to be given to the Levites, and the singers, and the porters; and the offerings of the priests.But in all this time was not I at Jerusalem: for in the two and thirtieth year of Artaxerxes king of Babylon came I unto the king, and after certain days obtained I leave of the king: And I came to Jerusalem, and understood of the evil that Eliashib did for Tobiah, in preparing him a chamber in the courts of the house of God." (13:4-7).
Nehemiah again took a firm stand for the Word of God and would not consent to their compromising attitude toward sin. He would not tolerate dishonoring the Sabbath day or intermarriage of idol worshipers with Israelites (13:15-2

. His reforms were resisted by an influential group of Israelites whose children had intermarried with Moabites or Ammonites.

Too often Christians compromise with the world. Because they lack knowledge of the Scriptures, they excuse disloyalty to God by saying they don't want to hurt anyone's feelings. But where there is obvious opposition to what is clearly stated in God's Word, we must take a positive stand for Christ.

The Aposte Paul was led of God to warn us, "Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all long suffering and doctrine. For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables. But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry." (II Timothy 4:2-5)

To resist worldly influence calls for tough decisions to be made in order to remain faithful to God's Word.

In today's reading Jesus Christ is revealed through the priests and Levites who purified (sanctified) themselves and the people (Nehemiah 12:30) and through Nehemiah who cleansed the priests and Levites and defined their duties (Nehemiah 13:30). Christ cleanses us from all our sins when we confess them (I John 1:9).

Today's Prayer:
Dear Lord,
We pray for a sincere heart that is sensitive to Biblical truths as they apply to our lives. We struggle with forgetfulness and indifference of a living vibrant relationship with You. Father, we invite You to arrange the circumstances of our lives that will keep us patiently looking to You and asking for Your divine guidance. Revive both the messenger and listener so that our lives are a demonstration of the reality of a vibrant walk with You, Jesus, our living Savior and Lord. In Jesus' name.....Amen.

Have a great and wonderful Wednesday!
God Bless,
Christina

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