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Wednesday, December 31, 2014

December 31, 2014

It can never be said that reality is sugar-coated in the Bible. Few words are as rough and raw as these: “There is no soundness in my flesh because of Your indignation; There is no health in my bones because of my sin. For my iniquities are gone over my head; As a heavy burden they weigh too much for me … My heart throbs, my strength fails me; And the light of my eyes, even that has gone from me.” (Psalm 38.3-4, 10) 

This is just a sampling of the words of a deeply remorseful sinner named David, a man categorized as a man after God’s heart (Acts 13.22). As is plainly evident from these painful words, this was hardly a high point in his life. The record of his despair over personal sin is plainly here for all to see and note.

It has become increasingly clear to me that the Bible is not a record of people of impeccable character and actions. The faults and flaws of God’s faithful people is anything but whitewashed. But, what is especially evident is that these imperfect people of faith were overcomers through the grace and power of Creator God, and their legacy stands and shines for us to see. If we get hung up on their flaws we miss the point entirely. Their example stands as an encouragement to this present generation of flawed believers. “Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.” (Hebrews 12.1-2) Among the overcomers is none other than Jesus our Lord, who - although uniquely sinless - had His own very real struggles and battles. He, as well as all overcomers in faith, serve as witnesses and examples, urging us on to be overcomers.

The lament of King David, recorded in Psalm 38, candidly reminds us that the life of faith isn’t alway a life of victory. There are setbacks and defeats. But, if we get lost in the details of failures and miss the big picture of overcoming in faith and grace, we miss the most important part. God’s flawed people prevail through His strength.

No one need remind us of our imperfections; each of us are keenly aware. In the biblical journal of the lives of God’s people, we easily identify with similar flaws and faults. But, as we do so, we find the resources of our Creator Father, as did those who have gone before us. 

It’s been said that the church isn’t a museum for saints, but a hospital for sinners. We each are fellow patients, seeking health and healing. When fellowship is at its best, there is abundant love and support to help overcome. And, there is always a focus on the biblical record of the victorious overcomers as an example and encouragement to us all.

Whatever your struggle or battle today, may the raw and honest words of people such as David remind you of similar struggles, but ultimately point you to the source of strength and help that also provides victory.

Steve

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Tuesday, December 30, 2014

December 30, 2014

It’s always darkest before dawn, goes the saying. It’s a statement of perspective: the light of day reveals how very dark the night has been. 

"Weeping may last for the night, But a shout of joy comes in the morning." (Psalm 30:5)

Problems and trouble weigh heavy in the darkness of night. But, the brightness of a new morning often brings hope and a new perspective. The sorrow of the night gives way to the joy of the morning. 

This present age is an age of darkness. Evil abounds in the darkness, and moral bearings are lost in the night. “For those who sleep do their sleeping at night, and those who get drunk get drunk at night.” (1 Thessalonians 5.7) Nighttime is conducive to lack of restraint and lack of vigilance. The normal cycle of life is for us to sleep at night; to be unaware. So it is in this age: lack of restraint and awareness - for the purpose of pleasure - most often leads to regret and sorrow in the light of day. 

The bright morning to come is the kingdom age to come. And, it is to this age that we truly belong: "But you, brethren, are not in darkness ... for you are all sons of light and sons of day. We are not of night nor of darkness" (1 Thessalonians 5:4-5).

The contrast could not be greater: night and day, darkness and light. The contrasting differences in priorities and lifestyle could not be greater either. That which is important to the people of God is mocked with disdain by the dark world. And, that which delights those of the darkness is abhorrent to the children of light. 

Although we don’t belong to the darkness of this age, none of God’s people are immune to the weeping associated with it. Dreams are sometimes dashed. Marriages and families sometimes crumble. The pain of this present darkness pervades. But, in our moments of weeping, the prospect of the shout of joy that comes in the morning burns brightest. That shout will largely come with the reality of resurrection: reunion with sleeping loved ones, freedom from pain and aging, life and energy such as we have never known. 

Today can be a “dress rehearsal” for the joyful shouting of the morning to come. Through the dynamic indwelling Spirit - a down payment of the life and joy to come - we can sample some of the joy of tomorrow. May we each enjoy a delightful and fulfilling taste today.

Steve

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Monday, December 29, 2014

Monday musings - December 29, 2014

They sound the same, and are closely associated with one another. I’m talking about the words, “Wait” and “weight”. There is a certain “weight” with waiting. Time often weighs heavy on us as we wait. A weight of impatience can pile up as we wait. Waiting carries the weight of delayed response or action; there is something anticipated or expected, and it hasn’t happened yet. But, the increasing weight of faith and strength can be felt and experienced as we wait.

“Wait for the LORD; Be strong and let your heart take courage; Yes, wait for the LORD" (Psalm 27:14)

Waiting gets a bad rap. It’s often associated with inactivity, indecision, and procrastination. Leaders take action; lazy, indecisive people wait. But, our Father doesn’t see it that way. In fact, He places a high priority on waiting; enough so that the Psalmist seeks to impress that fact with repetition - “wait for the LORD”. Notice that he says, “Wait for the LORD”; not the LORD’s answer or response. Too often the weight of our waiting is on results, whereas our Father’s priority is on process. It’s not what we GET that develops strength and a heart of courage; it’s the PROCESS of waiting. It’s a bit like the saying, “The journey is the destination”. 

There is a “destination," so to speak, that qualifies our waiting: “ I would have despaired unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the LORD In the land of the living.” (Psalm 27.13) The “land of the living” is undoubtedly a reference to the coming kingdom on earth. Then and there the true goodness of the LORD will be fully seen and experienced. And, were it not for this prospect, there would be little value in waiting now. Indeed; it is this great hope that precedes the admonition to “wait for the LORD”. As hope displaces despair at the prospect of the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living, we truly can be strong, and let our “heart take courage.” 

It’s said that, “Good things come to those who wait”. Absolutely! God’s goodness and kingdom comes to those who wait in expectation, as does strength and courage today. So the weight of waiting is really an increased measure of faith, strength and courage. Now that’s worth waiting for!

Steve

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Wednesday, December 24, 2014

December 24, 2014

What’s the cost of your commitment? Would you honest assessment be all in, largely in, partially in, or marginally committed? 

There was a man who was all in, and he is both a pattern and a blessing to us today. His call to commitment was incredibly difficult; impossible by most people’s standards: “Take now your son, your only son, whom you love, Isaac, and goto the land of Moriah, and offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains of which I will tell you.” (Genesis 22.2) Well past their child-bearing years, Abraham and Sarah miraculously became parents of a child of promise, Isaac. Now, the God who gave him wants Abraham to offer him as a burnt offering! And, incredibly, Abraham is fully committed to doing so; right up to the moment of divine intervention: “Do not stretch out your hand against the lad, and do nothing to him; for now I know that you fear God, since you have not withheld your son, your only son, from Me.” (Genesis 22.12) Now, that’s all-in commitment!

Abraham, through his radical obedience and commitment, reflects the same commitment God our Father has made to us through offering His only Son (John 3.16). And, this commitment begs each of us to ask: Am I all in? 

Our call to commitment is well stated in these verses: “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.” (Romans 12.1-2 NKJV) It is a reasonable call to commitment, in light of God’s commitment to us, that we offer our minds and bodies in complete commitment to the One who has given His all. In so doing, we think and act differently. We avoid the squeeze of the world’s hedonistic mentality. As those who then think differently, we “march to a different drumbeat”. We serve and love. We proclaim and serve the kingdom of God agenda. We forego worldly status to store up treasure for what really matters.

Abraham, our father in the faith, was blessed and is a blessing “because you have obeyed My voice." He was all in. 

We do well to consider our commitment. What steps of faith and commitment have we taken, and are we taking today? What is it about our commitment that distinguishes us from others? These are important questions for each of us to consider concerning what it is, and Who it is, that matters most. May our commitment be wholehearted and resolute, paving the way for God's fullest blessings in our lives.

Steve

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Monday, December 22, 2014

December 22, 2014

Age was an issue for then-President Ronald Reagan, running for a second term. Having performed badly in a debate, many were deeply concerned that he was too old to serve a second term as President. In a famous great comeback, he wisely quipped, "I will not make age an issue in this campaign. I will not exploit, for political purposes, my opponent’s youth and inexperience.” Whether young or old, age isn’t an issue. Consider:

“Now when Abram was ninety-nine years old, the LORD appeared to Abram and said to him, "I am God Almighty; Walk before Me, and be blameless." (Genesis 17:1)

Conventional wisdom would suggest that God’s efforts were wasted on an elderly man.  Better to groom a young man for a worthy walk than an elderly man who might barely even be able to walk. And, God certainly did use plenty of young men - David, Joseph, and Daniel, to name a few. But, elderly Abram was not to be written off because of advanced age. Fact is, he was about to become a father! And, not just any father, but "the father of a multitude of nations. I will make you exceedingly fruitful, and I will make nations of you, and kings will come forth from you.” (Genesis 17.5-6) 

Children of God through Christ are forever indebted to Abraham, and the everlasting covenant God entered into with him. We have become his descendants through Christ (Galatians 3.29), and are recipients of the special promises made to him (i.e., Genesis 17.8). 

A key condition that God set forth for Abram was to “Walk before Me, and be blameless." Same goes for anyone who would walk with the Creator Father. He provides the “blameless” if we attend to the walk. Abraham’s, descendant, Jesus the Messiah, provides the “blameless” for us. And, that’s 99.9% of the equation. But, the “walk” part on our part is vitally important. God calls us to take a hike with Him through life, and it’s immensely beneficial to do so. Blessings, provision, and guidance are provided in this age, as He directs us to journey towards the age to come. 

Whether we are nine or ninety-nine, this is the time to walk with our Father. Read and heed His word today, and look for His direction for today’s walk. Nothing will be wiser, or more beneficial.

Steve

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Wednesday, December 17, 2014

December 17, 2014

Those with the most are most prone to ingratitude. But, the poor are not immune either. Regardless of our material status, it’s easy to take blessings for granted. All of us can use a little help expanding our “gratitude quotient," and Psalm 103 helps greatly.

"Bless the LORD, O my soul, And all that is within me, bless His holy name. Bless the LORD, O my soul, And forget none of His benefits; Who pardons all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases; Who redeems your life from the pit, Who crowns you with lovingkindness and compassion; Who satisfies your years with good things, So that your youth is renewed like the eagle." (Psalm 103:1-5)

Our Creator Father pardons … heals … redeems … crowns … and satisfies. That’s an extensive list. Our greatest need is for redemption and restoration, and these He supplies richly. He goes so far as to "crown" us with lovingkindness and compassion and satisfy us with good things all our years. In essence, He has lifted us from the pit of despair and elevated us to the most exalted position. It doesn’t get any better than that. So, if we need a remedy for ingratitude, it is richly supplied in Psalm 103. 

Many people have the erroneous idea that God is harsh and unmerciful. To the willfully unrepentant and unresponsive, He most certainly is. But, consider this about His true nature: “The LORD is compassionate and gracious, Slow to anger and abounding in lovingkindness. He will not always strive with us, Nor will He keep His anger forever. He has not dealt with us according to our sins, Nor rewarded us according to our iniquities. For as high as the heavens are above the earth, So great is His lovingkindness toward those who fear Him.” (Psalm 103.8-11) The rebellious earn His wrath, but the responsive receive His great favor.

"Bless the LORD, O my soul, And all that is within me, bless His holy name. Bless the LORD, O my soul, And forget none of His benefits”. Our “gratitude quotient” is greatly expanded when we think of the abundant benefits we have received from our Father. 

May this day be a day of wholehearted thanks and blessing to the God who has blessed us beyond measure.

Steve

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Tuesday, December 16, 2014

December 16, 2014

Optimistic, energetic people are characterized as people with an “attitude of gratitude”. It’s been suggested that a gratitude journal is an excellent tool for developing a healthy grateful attitude and perspective. A list of at least ten gratitude items can be found in Psalm 138, and are a great start for your journal.

1. "I will give You thanks with all my heart; I will sing praises to You before the gods." (verse 1)

2. “I will ... give thanks to Your name for Your lovingkindness and Your truth" (verse 2)

3. “On the day I called, You answered me" (verse 3)

4. "You made me bold with strength in my soul." (verse 3)

5. "great is the glory of the LORD." (verse 5)

6. “For though the LORD is exalted, Yet He regards the lowly" (verse 6)

7. “Though I walk in the midst of trouble, You will revive me" (verse 7)

8. “You will stretch forth Your hand against the wrath of my enemies" (verse 7)

9. “The LORD will accomplish what concerns me" (verse 8)

10. “Your lovingkindness, O LORD, is everlasting" (verse 8)

This “top ten” list should help get your day, and attitude, on track. And, it’s a good list to always keep close by to safeguard your “attitude of gratitude”. May we be a thankful Psalm 138 people today - and always.

Steve

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Monday, December 15, 2014

December 15, 2014

I well remember the testimony of a man who had recovered from serious cancer surgery. His testimony was, “This poor man cried, and the LORD heard him And saved him out of all his troubles.” (Psalm 34.6). His testimony resonated with that of David, the writer of this Psalm.

Our Creator Father is a God of mercy and love, who wants us to live in covenant relationship with Him. By that we understand that He wants to bestow abundant and undeserved blessings upon us, and that He desires that we walk in obedience to Him.

The Psalmist invites us to “taste and see that the LORD is good; How blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him! O fear the LORD, you His saints; For to those who fear Him there is no want.” (Psalm 34.8-9) Within a covenant relationship, we take refuge in Him, and fear (respect) Him, and He provides for our needs. “they who seek the LORD shall not be in want of any good thing … The eyes of the LORD are toward the righteous And His ears are open to their cry. The righteous cry, and the LORD hears And delivers them out of all their troubles. The LORD is near to the brokenhearted And saves those who are crushed in spirit. Many are the afflictions of the righteous, But the LORD delivers him out of them all … The LORD redeems the soul of His servants, And none of those who take refuge in Him will be condemned.” (Psalm 34.10, 15, 17-19, 22)

The other side of the covenant is what God desires from us: "Come, you children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the LORD. Who is the man who desires life And loves length of days that he may see good? Keep your tongue from evil And your lips from speaking deceit. Depart from evil and do good; Seek peace and pursue it.” (Psalm 34.11-14) What He desires is not rigid, heartless obedience, but rather a sincere desire to live and walk within His goodness.

Every relationship in life is a type of covenant, with both privileges and expectations. Such is our relationship with our Father, through His Son. The benefits far outweigh the expectations, so it is hard to imagine why anyone would not want to accept His gracious invitation.

May our obedience today be grateful and free in light of His abundant goodness and grace.

Steve

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Tuesday, December 09, 2014

December 9, 2014

It’s something easily taken for granted: grace. It can simply be described as getting what we don’t deserve, and each of us are recipients of it in abundance. So was a man who lived long ago named David.

"Then David the king went in and sat before the LORD, and he said, 'Who am I, O Lord GOD, and what is my house, that You have brought me this far? And yet this was insignificant in Your eyes, O Lord GOD, for You have spoken also of the house of Your servant concerning the distant future. And this is the custom of man, O Lord GOD. Again what more can David say to You? For You know Your servant, O Lord GOD! For the sake of Your word, and according to Your own heart, You have done all this greatness to let Your servant know. For this reason You are great, O Lord GOD; for there is none like You, and there is no God besides You, according to all that we have heard with our ears.'" (2 Samuel 7:18-22)

Pondering the favor and blessings of Creator God, King David sat down in the presence of his gracious God, and poured out his awestruck heart. He was truly humbled that the infinite God of the universe would favor him and his family.

I sometimes wonder if there is a danger in God’s grace being detrimental to my life. Abundantly blessed as I am in more ways than I can image or count, am I more of a spoiled brat than a grateful child? Do I take His favor and grace for granted such that I expect more, rather than appreciate what has been given? If so, the fault is with me, not my gracious God. 

David humbly “sat before the LORD”. That seems like a good starting place for all of us. Taking time out from busyness and activity, humbly and quietly sitting before the God of the universe, and recounting His specific blessings, leads to greater appreciation. As an old hymn states, “Count your blessings; name them one by one”. No matter how thorough we are, we’ll never assemble an exhaustive list. But, however much we count, a growing sense of gratitude will result. 

The sin of ingratitude is to be avoided like a plague. If grace could become a curse, it would become so through ingratitude. Little wonder that we are admonished to have “an attitude of thanksgiving” (Colossians 4.2). The ungrateful person has ceased to value grace.

An important exercise in gratitude today is to sit “before the LORD”, recount specific blessings, and voice personal thankfulness. Such will help us value grace.

Steve

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Monday, December 08, 2014

December 8, 2014

I recently heard a man tell about his father and son business. He stated that his son would estimate a job, and sometimes he would be questioned by the potential client as to the veracity of the bid. In his words, “If my son says it will cost a certain amount and require a certain amount of time, then it is the same as if I had made that bid. He speaks fully for me.” And that’s exactly what we have in the person of Jesus: if He speaks it, He speaks it with the full authority of His Father.

“The LORD your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among you, from your countrymen, you shall listen to him … I will raise up a prophet from among their countrymen like you, and I will put My words in his mouth, and he shall speak to them all that I command him. It shall come about that whoever will not listen to My words which he shall speak in My name, I Myself will require it of him.” (Deuteronomy 18.15, 18-19)

A Moses-like prophet appeared in the person of Jesus of Nazareth. Time and again, he validated His credentials by deferring to His Father. He had been sent by Him, and did nothing that He did not hear or see from His Father. Never once did He claim personal authority; all that He did and said originated with His Father. Now, if Jesus is exactly who He claimed to be, failure to hear and heed His words is synonymous with direct disobedience to the Father. As such, “I Myself will require it of him.” Be sure that Father God will call for an accounting from those who disregard and disobey.

I’m thankful for the insightful and instructive words of Jesus. He clarifies what is otherwise unclear. And, in this age of the Spirit, His internal presence continually provides authoritative instruction for daily living. The word of God is made real and applicable by the Word of God.

“He who has seen Me has seen the Father” (John 14.9). The invisible Father can be seen In the face of the human Jesus. As with a father and son business, the Son has shown up with the full authority of His Father. We do well to listen carefully to Him. And, I pray that we each devote ourselves today, and every day, to the authority of His instruction.

Steve

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Tuesday, December 02, 2014

December 2, 2014

Hopefully you get the idea, because it is big. In fact, it’s the biggest idea of all time; a this-changes-everything idea. 

"In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” (John 1.1)

Amidst much confusion and controversy, it’s easy to lose sight of a central truth and fact here: In the beginning, God had a great idea (of course all of His ideas are great). The word, “Word,” is translated from a Greek word, “logos,” which essentially means “idea, plan, or concept”. Thus, in the beginning, God had a great idea. The reality of that idea and plan would be found in an animal trough in an obscure town named Bethlehem in modern-day Israel over two thousand years ago. From the lowliest of origins, God’s great plan and idea would be manifested in His Son, Jesus (Yeshua) of Nazareth.

Without God’s great idea, you and I would live unbearable lives. Our few short years of mortal existence would be it; no hope or prospect of any life beyond this life. But, thanks to God’s great idea, “as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name,who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God.” (John 1.12-13) God’s great idea was that the natural could become the supernatural; the mortal the immortal. Resurrection and life in the age to come become real possibilities.

Lest we think an automobile manufacturer or any other industry has “a better idea”, we can be sure there is none better than God’s great idea. His great idea is literally a life saver. Therefore, this day - and every day - should be lived in profound gratitude for The Big Idea. And, as beneficiaries of His great Plan, may we be sensitive and prepared to share it with others who are curious about The Big Idea.

Steve

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Monday, December 01, 2014

December 1, 2014

It would make for an ironic bumper sticker: “Humble and proud of it”. It may not be possible to proudly be called humble, but humility is a prized virtue. 

"all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, for God is opposed to the proud, but gives grace to the humble. Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time, casting all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you. Be of sober spirit, be on the alert. Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. But resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same experiences of suffering are being accomplished by your brethren who are in the world." (1 Peter 5:5-9) 

Humility is to characterize our connectivity with fellow family of God members. That means there is no place for power positioning or ruthless exploitation: qualities abundantly evident in most interpersonal relationships. Humility is a supernatural quality rather than a natural one, so therefore it is imperative to “clothe yourselves with humility toward one another”. Left to our own natural instincts, we’ll choose to wear the popular clothing of pride.

The priority for humility is that it is consistent with the nature and activity of our Creator: “for God is opposed to the proud, but gives grace to the humble”. Humility trusts in God’s vindication and care. He knows best how to position His humble servants, and provides peace amidst anxious circumstances. He knows the ferocity of our enemy, and enables us to stand and persevere in the heat of battle.

Humility has never received positive press in the natural world of the proud. The humble risk being the downtrodden. Humble athletes aren’t considered aggressive or competitive enough. Humble workers will never be noticed or promoted. So the world tells us. But, humble Joseph and Daniel were noticed and advanced to high governmental positions. Moses is regarded as a legendary leader, and yet “the man Moses was very humble, more than any man who was on the face of the earth.” (Number 12.3)

In spite of how outdated and tasteless the garment of humility appears to the world, put it on today. You won’t find any better clothing. Relationships will work better while you’re wearing it, and your stress level will diminish. Above all, your peace at participating with your Creator will be great. 

May all of God’s people be stunningly clothed with the extraordinary garment of humility today.

Steve

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