Monday, October 28, 2013

Week 43 October 22-28

Day 1

Sermon on the mount - describes how we are blessed.  We are the light of the world.  Shine before others.  The Lords prayer.  Where your treasure is there your heart will be also.  We can't serve God and money.  Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things shall be added unto you.  Don't be anxious about tomorrow.  

Day 2

The centurion had a great faith.  He believed that Jesus could just say the word and it would be done, and it was.  Come to Me all who are heavy laden and I will give you rest.  

Day 3

A sinful woman anointed Jesus and wept at His feet.  Her faith had saved her, and she was told to go in peace.  Blessed are those who hear the word of God keep it.  Whoever does the will of the Father is Jesus's family.  

Day 4

Be Christlike inside and out.  The scribes and Pharisees were just waiting to catch Jesus in something He might say to convict Him. We too will be watched closely but the unbelievers so that they can ridicule us and convict us of not being a good Christian.  Pray to be strong in your beliefs and that you will live a life worthy of Christs calling.  We all mess up but when you do, pray and repent and He will forgive.

Day 5  Day 6

Jesus preached in parables.  Jesus came for sinners. 

Day 7

Jesus would ask the people if they believed that He could do what they had asked (to be healed)  They would say yes and their faith in Him healed their illnesses   His fame continued to spread.  Jesus would send out His apostles to the lost sheep of Israel  They were like sheep in the midst of wolves.  Don't fear the Lord will give you the words and will protect you. 

Happy Reading  - Jeannie

Week 42 October 15-21

Day 1

Begin the New Testament.  
In the beginning was the word and the word was with God, and the the word was God.  All things were made through Him and nothing was made without Him.  The ones that believed in His name were given the right to become children of God. - Born Again. 

Jesus's ministry begins.  John was sent to prepare the way for the Lord. 

Day 2

Mary is with child, which is Jesus.  Angel came to her and told her that she would bear a son and He shall be called "Emmanuel" God with us. 

Day 3

John the baptist tells the people to repent and One is coming who will baptize with the Holy Spirit.  

Day 4

Jesus calls His disciples and then dropped everything and followed Him.  For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life.  Believe in the Son and have eternal life. 

Day 5

Jesus tells people to repent for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.  Jesus healed many and removed evil spirits from many.  His fame was spreading all over the land and many wanted to come to Him.  

Day 6

The Pharisees were plotting to kill Jesus because He called God His Father.  All judgement is given to the Son.  He who hears Jesus's work and believes Him who sent Him has eternal life. Jesus always seeks the will of the Father. 

Day 7

God desires compassion and not sacrifice   We may be working hard to gain the favor of Jesus but that is not His desire He would rather you sit at His feet and have that closeness with you rather than running around trying to gain favor.  Besides we can't "work" our way into His favor.  He loves us and He died for us.  The work is done.   Get to know Him personally and then the work you do for Him will bless others, but will always  be to His glory. 

Happy Reading - Jeannie


Week 41 October 8 - 14

Day 1
Nehemiah starts the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem. The people worked side by side to rebuild the walls. 

Day 2
There will always be people who will oppose the work of the Lord.  Keep your focus on what HE has called you to do and HE will protect you and give you all that you need. 

Day 3
Ezra read the law to the people.  They blessed the Lord and worshiped. The joy of the Lord is our strength.

Day 4
Stand up and bless the Lord your God from everlasting to everlasting.  Blessed be Your glorious name, which is exalted above all blessings and praise.  God is ready to forgive, gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love, that doesn't forsake. 

Day 5

Praise the Lord, it is good to sing praise to Him.  God determines the number of stars and names them. Great is our Lord and abundant in power, His understanding is beyond measure.  The Lord takes pleasure in those who fear Him, in those whose hope is in His steadfast love. 

Day 6

Blessed are those who seek the Lord with their whole heart. The Lord has commanded His precepts to be kept diligently.  I will praise Him with an upright heart, that I may not sin against You. Open my eyes that I may behold wondrous things out of Your law.  Put false ways far from me and graciously teach me Your law!  Turn my eyes from looking at worthless things; and give me life in Your ways.  Your word is a lamp unto my feet and a light to my path.  You are my hiding place and my shield, I hope in Your word.  

Day 7

God should be honored and served, give Him our best.  The Lords name is great among the nations.  Give honor to His name.  Lord let true instruction be in my mouth, and no wrong found on my lips.  Don't rob God, bring the full tithe to the storehouse.  Test God in this and the windows of heaven will pour down a blessing until no more need.  The day of the Lord is coming. 

-Happy Reading  - Jeannie 

Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Week 40 October 1-7

Day 1

All the people celebrated the dedication of the temple of the Lord with Joy. 
Praise the Lord Oh my soul!  Blessed is he whose help is in the Lord his God.  Fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. 

Day 2

The Lord will say, "They are My people" and they will say, "The Lord is my God"

Day 3 - 5

Esther was put in a position "for such a time as this".  To do the will of God to save His people.  If she would have chosen to not be obedient then God would have used someone else.  But she prayed and found the strength in the Lord to approach the King and ask for her people to be spared. 

Day 6

The names of those who went up out of Babylon with Ezra.  
Ezra proclaimed a fast to humble self before God and ask for a safe journey.  God delivered them from enemies and ambushed by the way.  

Day 7

The Israelites had intermarried with foreigners while in captivity.  They were told not to do this thing.  Ezra was appalled and ashamed.  He tore clothes and pulled his hair, the guilt of the people was heavy.  The people realized sin and wept bitterly and were told that they must seperated themselves from foreign women and children. 


Happy Reading - Jeannie

Saturday, October 5, 2013

Week 39 September 24 - 30

Day 1

Hear my prayer and don't hide Your face from me in the day of my distress.  
Answer me quickly when I call, Oh Lord.  
This was in the first year of King Cyrus.  He made a decree to have the  house of the Lord rebuilt and for the people to be allowed to go and rebuild. Silver and gold and all things needed for the rebuilding was given to them.   The Lord forgave and covered sin, without wrath. Show us Your steadfast love, O Lord and grant us Your salvation..  Surely His salvation is near to those who fear Him.

Day 2

Daniel was one of three high officials.  The others didn't like him and tried to catch him doing wrong.  They couldn't find anything because he was faithful.  The persuaded king to only allow people to pray only to the king.  Daniel didn't stop praying to the Lord and the men turned him in.  If you live your life for the Lord there will be people who don't like you and will just be waiting for you to mess up.  They may even set you up to bring you down.  Be strong in the things of the Lord and trust Him for all you need. Daniel never stopped from praying to the Lord and he was saved from the hungry jaws of the lions.  

Day 3

Exiles were able to return to Jerusalem.  

Day 4

The foundation of the temple was laid and the people praised God.  
How lovely is His dwelling place, my soul longs to be with Him.. Blessed are those who dwell in Your house and sing Your praise.  One day in the Lords court is better than 1000's elsewhere.  The Lord is our sun and our shield. We are redeemed, give thanks to the Lord for His steadfast love.  

Day 5

Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion, which cannot be moved but abide forever.  

Day 6

Satin will stand to accuse you but if you are the Lords He will rebuke him.  There will be a curse for those who steal, curse or swears falsely by My name.  
Not by might, nor by  power, but by My spirit say the Lord. 

Day 7

Dispense true justice and practice kindness and compassion, don't oppress widow or orphan, stranger or poor, don't devise evil against one another.  The people didn't listen so they were left desolate.  Lord is jealous for His people.  He will save His people and there will be peace.  Don't fear let your hands be strong. 

Happy reading - Jeannie