Filtration System

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19 And so, dear brothers and sisters, we can boldly enter heaven's Most Holy Place because of the blood of Jesus. 20 By his death, Jesus opened a new and life-giving way through the curtain into the Most Holy Place. 21 And since we have a great High Priest who rules over God's house, 22 let us go right into the presence of God with sincere hearts fully trusting him. For our guilty consciences have been sprinkled with Christ's blood to make us clean, and our bodies have been washed with pure water.

Observation: The writer of Hebrews puts all the stock in Jesus! With Jesus we can go right into the presence of God boldly asking and trusting Him for everything. It is only Christ blood that can make us clean and pure!

Application: Jesus is the best filtration system there is! We need not go anywhere else to be purified and cleansed….Jesus opens the curtain to the Holy Place and filtrates our lives with His blood. We must go to Jesus!

Prayer: Lord, I thank you for Jesus. Without Him we would have no access to you or to your purifying power. Thank you for the power and preeminence, because of that I can fully trust and depend on you! I love you and desire to always access the most Holy Place!

War of Words

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:14 remind everyone about these things, and command them in God's presence to stop fighting over words. Such arguments are useless, and they can ruin those who hear them.

Observation: Paul reminds Timothy that fighting over words will only cause more destruction.

Application: Sometimes arguing over words can cause major damage to those who hear them. Paul encourages Timothy to keep them focused on Jesus and not such useless arguments over words. It's very easy to say we will not do this, but very hard to put into action.

Prayer: Lord, remind me that when I am in a war of words to back out and take the advice of Paul. It could only cause more damage. In Jesus Name…AMEN!

Watch

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:16 Keep a close watch on how you live and on your teaching. Stay true to what is right for the sake of your own salvation and the salvation of those who hear you.

Observation: Paul encourages Timothy to not to neglect the spiritual gifts that were prophesied over Him. He is supposed to give his full attention to it and invest time, talent, and treasure to this so that others will see progress…but he was also to invest in his Christian walk and his teachings, staying true to the Word and to right living.

Application: I too must invest and remember that which was prophesied over me. Investing time, talent, and treasure into my spiritual life and into my teachings so that I may remain true to the word. All so that 'One More," may be saved.

Prayer: Lord help me always remain faithful to you and to your word. I desire to follow you and accept the words spoken over me, all so that One More will come to know Christ. Show me the areas in which I need to invest more time, talent, and treasure for the sake of my own salvation and the salvation of others. In Jesus Name…AMEN!

Be Joyful

Scripture: Philippians 4: 4 always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice! 5 Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do. Remember, the Lord is coming soon.

Observation: Paul's exhortation is to celebrate God everyday. And let everyone that you meet know that you are on their side, working with them and not against them.

Application: This seems like the easiest thing to do, but yet our human nature fights against it. We have a hard time celebrating what the Lord has done and continue to do in our lives. We also fight against others thinking there are going to get one up on us. However, we must not do this. We must continue to show them that Jesus is about to arrive and the he could show up at any moment.

Prayer: Lord, I ask for forgiveness. I have not heeded Paul's exhortation to always celebrate Jesus everyday and encourage others as He would everyday. I am rich and full of life, yet can be the most prideful person. Forgive me…it is all about you and telling people that the Lords return is near. I desire to proclaim joy, truth, encouragement, and evangelize to the world.

Love That No One Can Separate

Scripture: Romans 8:39 No power in the sky above or in the earth below—indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Observation: Christ love is available every waking moment for the Christian believer. Paul urges us to take heart to this fact and be more than conquers!

Application: Sometimes I forget that Christ love is ever present. When things seem to be going the wrong directions, the attacks come in, and it seem like all heck is breaking loose, I tend to forget about Christ's love! However Paul says that he is persuaded that nothing can separate us from the love of Christ. Yet I have a hard time basking in His love!

Prayer: Lord help me remember the importance of your love and how available it is to us. I desire to run to you always. Holy Spirit remind me just to stop and relax in your love. That is something that no one or thing can take away from me! I praise Jesus for that. Amen