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336: God's Daily Guidance Jul 13, 2021

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The Israelites never knew when the pillar of cloud or fire would move. They didn’t know from day to day what God would do. So, it was essential they stayed near the cloud and the fire. When it was time to move, God would move and the people would follow.
While God doesn’t manifest himself today as cloud or fire, the principle is still the same. It’s vital that we stay close to God. We do this by pursuing him everyday. We pray, we seek his face, and read and follow His Word. As we do, we’ll be ready for God to guide and direct our steps through life.
Choose to follow God and let him guide your steps. You don’t know the future and you don’t know the way. Following God’s directions is essential. If we follow, He’ll lead us to the promised land.

Exodus 13:21-22 - “By day the Lord went ahead of them in a pillar of cloud to guide them on their way and by night in a pillar of fire to give them light, so that they could travel by day or night. Neither the pillar of cloud by day nor the pillar of fire by night left its place in front of the people.”

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#335: Is There Not A Cause? Jul 12, 2021

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Wouldn’t you all agree that we need a cause, a cause to believe in, a cause that in greater than ourselves, a cause to live for and even to die for.
We have a cause. That cause is our participation in the building of God’s Kingdom. We each have a role. We each play a part in spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ. Imagine the impact we could make if every day we looked for opportunities to live out our purpose and our cause.
The enemy of our soul will do everything he can to distract us and to keep us from our cause. He will attempt to keep us afraid and quiet. He’ll tempt us to fill our lives with so much busyness that there is nothing left to give our cause.
Let me leave you with this thought. Nothing matters more than serving Jesus Christ. Earthly ambitions pale in comparison to the opportunity to make an eternal difference in the lives of other.

1 Samuel 17:28-29 - “Eliab’s anger was aroused against David, and he said, “Why did you come down here? And with whom have you left those few sheep in the wilderness? I know your pride and the insolence of your heart, for you have come down to see the battle.” And David said, “What have I done now? Is there not a cause?”

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#334: Where Is God When I Am Suffering? Jul 11, 2021

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At some point in just about everyone’s life, we ask the question: Where is God when I am suffering?” Life brings suffering to us all. Whether it’s sickness, family issues and struggles, financial problems, loneliness, stress, or fear; suffering comes to everyone.
The Bible never promises us we won’t face hard times. As we read the Bible we learn all the men and women of the Bible suffered. There is a sobering verse found in 2 Timothy 3:12 that says, “In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.”
While suffering comes to us all, what the Scripture promises is God’s presence. He never leaves us and never forsakes us. He is with us in grief, he is with us in sickness, he is with us in pain, he is with us in financial difficulty, and he is with us in relational problems.
This is reassuring because, while we may feel alone in our suffering, the reality is, we are not. We have never been truly alone, and we never will.

Psalm 139:7 – “Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence?”

Isaiah 43:1-3,5 - “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. Do not be afraid, for I am with you”

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#333: What is Fasting? Jul 10, 2021

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“Fasting is a matter of exchanging one form of hunger for another. By withholding physical food from our bodies, we elevate the likelihood of developing a spiritual appetite.” - Ben Patterson
Notice Jesus says, “When you fast…” He’s not saying if you fast, but when. Jesus assumes we will fast and pray as a spiritual discipline. He tells us this is something we should do in secret and to not let others know. This spiritual discipline is between us and God.
But fasting’s main benefit is spiritual. I say this because it teaches us self-control and encourages a prolonged undistracted focus on Christ rather than on the temporary pleasures of food.

Matthew 6:16-18 - “When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show others they are fasting. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, so that it will not be obvious to others that you are fasting, but only to your Father, who is unseen; and your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.”

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#332: Being Desperate for God Jul 09, 2021

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How many times has it taken a crisis to bring us to our knees in prayer? When we are pushed to the brink. When our back is to the wall. When all the escape routes are closed. It seems that then and only then do many people call on God for help.
I hope today that you are desperate for more of God. I pray you are desperate for his power in your life. I hope you are desperate for a move of God in your church. We need God more than anything, so we reach out to him in desperation.
Nothing else will do. There are no substitutes for what God can do. We need what only he can do. So we set our hearts on him. We pray, we fast, we seek God, we make him our first priority, and we cry out in desperation.

Psalm 34:4,6 says, “I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears. This poor man called, and the Lord heard him; he saved him out of all his troubles.”

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#331: The Perfection of God Jul 08, 2021

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I will be the first to admit that I don’t understand everything about God. I don’t know why he does certain things. I don’t always see how he is working. But I stand today upon the truth of scripture and believe that God’s ways are perfect.
At some point in your life you have probably said the words, “I’m not perfect.” Usually, we say this as a defense mechanism when we have messed up. Unlike us, God is perfect. He does not sin. He does not make mistakes. He does not fail. He never needs to repent.
I’m sometimes reminded that God doesn’t owe me an explanation. It doesn’t have to make sense to me. He is God, and I am not.
What is essential is that I trust him. I accept that his ways are right, and not only right, his ways are perfect. Faith calls for us to trust God’s sovereignty. We believe God even when we don't understand and even when he doesn’t make sense to our natural mind.

Psalm 18:30 - “As for God, his way is perfect: The Lord’s word is flawless; he shields all who take refuge in him.”

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#330: The Cure for Anxiety Jul 07, 2021

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Anxiety is something we all face. It’s likely that this week you have been anxious about something. Maybe it’s your health, your family, your finances, or your job, but anxiety is something we are all familiar with.
Present your request to God through prayer. God is inviting us to bring our needs to him. He says in every situation, prayer is the answer. This is something all of us can do. It’s not complicated. There are no correct words. If you can talk you can pray. Tell God about it.
It’s very hard to be anxious while you are praising and worshipping God. As you remember his past faithfulness, your heart becomes calm. What once caused anxiety no longer caused you to fear.
As the anxious feelings come over you, follow the biblical pattern Paul offers us. Bring your needs to God in prayer, but don’t forget the thanksgiving part. It’s a critical step. I believe you’ll experience this supernatural peace God offers.

Philippians 4:6-7 - “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and petition with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

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#329: Do Miracles Still Happen? Jul 06, 2021

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We need to believe that our God is a God of miracles. He has all power. He can provide, heal, deliver, protect, open doors, and meet any need.
Some say the days of miracles are over, but my Bible says in Hebrews 13:8 - “Jesus Christ is the same, yesterday, and today and forever.”
Let’s put our complete trust in God and believe him to do miracles. Remember, nothing is impossible with God.

Psalm 103. The Bible says,
“Praise the Lord, my soul;

all my inmost being, praise his holy name.

2 Praise the Lord, my soul,

and forget not all his benefits—

3 who forgives all your sins

and heals all your diseases,

4 who redeems your life from the pit

and crowns you with love and compassion,

5 who satisfies your desires with good things

so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.”

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#328: Fighting Discouragement Jul 05, 2021

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Discouragement is something we will all face.
We don’t have to give into the discouragement. We are not powerless. It’s a matter of focus and perspective.
Fighting discouragement is not about pretending you problems are not there. Fighting discouragement is about recognizing the resources of God that are available to you in the midst of your suffering.
Determine that you will put your focus on Christ. Become aware of his presence and power in your life. Make time to worship and fight the discouragement with His strength.

2 Corinthians 4… “Therefore, since through God’s mercy we have this ministry, we do not lose heart. We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body.”

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#327: Free From Condemnation Jul 04, 2021

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Do we have a battle cry? Those of us whose lives have been transformed by the gospel of Jesus Christ, whose sins have been forgiven, do we have a battle cry? As Christians, we do have a battle cry, and our battle cry is that WE ARE FREE!
On the cross, Jesus took our condemnation. Because of our sins we were condemned already, but Jesus stepped in. He took our condemnation. He took our sins upon himself and once and for all, he paid the awful penalty.
The verdict is not “less condemnation.” That’s where a lot of people are at – they think that their standing with Jesus has improved. It hasn’t improved, it’s been completely transformed. There is now no condemnation.
Because of what Jesus did for us at the cross we now can live in freedom: freedom from condemnation, freedom from guilt and shame, and freedom from living powerless to sin.

Romans 8:1-2 - “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death.”

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