“The people came to Moses and cried out, ‘We have sinned by speaking against the Lord and against you. Pray that the Lord will take away the snakes'” (Numbers 21:7)

March 14, 2012

Grumbling is the opposite of gratitude. It is like poison, once bitten, it spreads throughout the body. Have you been “snake-bit” with an ungrateful attitude? Confess and be thankful, so God can heal.

“Then the angel said, ‘I am Gabriel! I stand in the very presence of God. It was he who sent me to bring you this good news!'” (Luke 1:19)

March 13, 2012

Gabriel appeared to Zechariah during his time of Temple service. He came to announce the imminent births of both John the Baptist and Jesus. This was what Israel had long awaited. Yet, Z doubted. Do you doubt God’s good news?

“You are looking for Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He isn’t here! He is risen from the dead!” (Mark 16:6)

March 12, 2012

What the angel guarding Jesus’ tomb said to the women. People still look for Jesus in wrong places. But He isn’t found in dead religion. He is found when we call on Him by name, receiving Him as Lord and Savior. He is alive and wants to live in us!

“Come with great power, O God, and rescue me! Defend me with your might. Listen to my prayer, O God. Pay attention to my plea” (Psalm 54:1-2)

March 11, 2012

David pleads for God’s presence. We can too. Of course, God is omnipresent, but this is a prayer for His manifest presence. Let us pray the same on this Sunday morning: “Come Lord Jesus! Be present among us!”

“Suddenly, Jesus’ words flashed through Peter’s mind: ‘Before the rooster crows twice, you will deny three times that you even know me.’ And he broke down and wept” (Mark 14:72)

March 10, 2012

Have you ever felt the self-condemnation and shame of Peter? Yet Jesus pursued Peter and restored him. Jesus will forgive and restore you too. Answer this: Do you love Him?

“I wish that all the Lord’s people were prophets and that the Lord would put his Spirit upon them all!” (Numbers 11:29)

March 9, 2012

How Moses responded to Joshua’s concern that others were prophesying. Moses wished God would put His Spirit on all His people. Through Christ, this is just what God has done. And the Spirit is not just on us, but in us! So, forth-tell His Word!

“Have mercy on me, O God, because of your unfailing love. Because of your great compassion, blot out the stain of my sin” (Psalm 51:1)

March 8, 2012

David’s psalm of confession after committing adultery with Bathsheba. He prayed for forgiveness not because he deserved it, but according to God’s great love. God ultimately answered David’s prayer by sending Jesus. Have you sinned? Cry out to Jesus. He forgives according to His great mercy, not according to your desert.

“Whether the cloud stayed above the Tabernacle for two days, a month, or a year, the people of Israel stayed in camp and did not move on. But as soon as it lifted, they broke camp and moved on” (Numbers 9:22)

March 7, 2012

Practice the Presence. When God moves, move. When He stays, stay. Do what you see Your Father doing.

“Fear of the Lord lengthens one’s life, but the years of the wicked are cut short” (Proverbs 10:27)

March 6, 2012

Fear (awe, respect) of God and His Word are good for this life and for the next.

“Jesus said to him, ‘You are not far from the Kingdom of God'” (Mark 12:34)

March 5, 2012

Who do you know that is near unto the Kingdom? Can you see the Kingdom in their eyes? They need only be introduced to the King. But someone must make the introduction. Would you be willing to introduce them to King Jesus?