Daily Quiet Time

By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed.

~ Heb 11:8

Whither he went, he knew not; it was enough for him to know that he went with God. He leant not so much upon the promises as upon the Promiser. He looked not on the difficulties of his lot, but on the King, eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, who had deigned to appoint his course, and would certainly vindicate Himself. O glorious faith! This is thy work, these are thy possibilities: contentment to sail with sealed orders, because of unwavering confidence in the love and wisdom of the Lord High Admiral: willinghood to rise up, leave all, and follow Christ, because of the glad assurance that earth’s best cannot bear comparison with heaven’s least.

~ F. B. Meyer

Daily Light on The Daily Path

He shall see of the travail of his soul and shall be satisfied.

~ Isa 53:11

Jesus … said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost. He hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.

This people have I formed for myself; they shall shew forth my praise. To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God, according to the eternal purpose which be purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord. That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus.

After that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise, which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory. Ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a 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.

John 19:30, 2 Cor 5:21, Isa 43:21, Eph 3:10-11, Eph 2:7, Eph 1:13-14, 1 Pet 2:9

Morning Prayer

STILLNESS IN WAITING
Psalm 37:7; 1 Timothy 1:16; Hebrews 6:12; James 5:7-8

In Jesus’ Name, I Pray God’s Will for You Today

I pray that you will be still before the Lord and wait for him patiently. May you trust in the Lord’s perfect timing, for He will fulfill His promises to you in due time. Just as Christ Jesus displays His unlimited patience towards you, I pray that you will also be patient toward the people and circumstances around you. May you not rush your circumstance so you will reap a harvest and the season will come when the goodness you have sown will become ripe. May God strengthen your patience and help you to stand firm. I pray that through faith, you will inherit what has been promised.

In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Evening Prayer

GIFTS AND SERVICE
1 Corinthians 12:4-7, 11-12, 27-28

In Jesus’ Name, I Pray God’s Will for You

May you appreciate the different gifts given by the Holy Spirit to those in the body of Christ. May you realize that each individual has been appointed a specific act of service for the common good. Likewise, may you realize your own gifting and assigned service, in order that you may fulfill your role in the body of Christ. I pray that you will rest secure wherever God may call you. May you honor and glorify Him through your work. I pray that you will discover the gift that the Holy Spirit has given you and fulfill the acts of service God has appointed for you.

In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Bible Verse

Do not toil to acquire wealth; be discerning enough to desist. When your eyes light on it, it is gone, for suddenly it sprouts wings, flying like an eagle toward heaven.

~ Proverbs 23:4-5

Evening Prayer

OBSERVE THE SABBATH
Exodus 20:8-11

In Jesus’ Name, I Pray God’s Will for You

May you always remember to dedicate a Sabbath day for the Lord. For six days you shall work, but the seventh day should be devoted to Him. I pray that you will learn to make it a holy day of communion with our Lord. May you spend that day resting in the presence of the Lord, seeking and listening to His voice. May you spend the day praising and worshiping His glorious name. I pray that you will not allow the fast pace of this world to compromise your Sabbath with Him.

In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Be Alert

Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour.

~ 1 Peter 5:8 [NLT]

Devour means “to be swallowed up, overwhelmed, drowned.” This is exactly what sin does to our lives! We become consumed by our guilt, shame, unhealthy patterns, additions, and often it can take over to steal from every part of our lives. We have to be alert to ways that compromise can slowly slip into our lives. Things that may feel harmless to start can grow into a situation that can shatter the very fabric of your life.

Quotes

Principles and rules are intended to provide a thinking man with a frame of reference.

~ Karl Von Clausewitz

Daily Treasure

Self-Righteousness Renounced

Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ.

~ Phil 3:8

On thee alone my hope relies;
Beneath the cross I fall,
My Lord, my life, my sacrifice,
My Saviour, and my all.

Daily Word of God

External Rites

The axe is laid unto the root of the trees.

~ Matt 3:10

The picture is very suggestive. The axe lying at the tree’s root, or raised in the woodman’s hand to strike, shows that judgment impends, hangs ready to fall. Any moment the tree may be cut down. The axe lying at the tree’s root unused tells of patience in the husbandman; he is waiting to see if the fruitless tree will yet bear fruit, The axe leaning quietly against the tree is very suggestive, The meaning is very plain. God waits long for impenitent sinners to return to him; he is slow to punish or to cut off the day of opportunity; he desires all to repent and be saved. Yet we must not trifle with the Divine patience and forbearance. We must remember that while the axe is not lifted to strike, still there is not a moment when it is not lying close, ready to be used; when the summons may not come, “Hasten to judgment.” The axe of death really lies all the while at the root of every life. There is not a moment when it is not true that there is but a step between us and death.

The lying of the axe at the root suggests that its use is not pruning but cutting down. God has two axes. One he uses in pruning his trees, removing the fruitless branches, and cleansing the fruitful branches that they may bring forth more fruit. The work of this axe is not judgment or destruction, but mercy and blessing. It is the good, the fruitful tree that feels its keen edge. Then God has another axe which he uses only in judgment, in cutting down those trees which after all his culture of them bring forth no fruit. Life is all very critical. There is not a moment in any day on which may not turn all the destinies of eternity. It certainly is an infinitely perilous thing for an immortal soul to rest an hour with the axe of judgment waiting to strike the blow that will end for ever the day of mercy. Only supremest folly can be blind to duty in such a case.