THE DAILY BLUEPRINT 4/8/11 Turned Away Isaiah 53:3 (Jesus) He was despised, and rejected of men, a man of sorrows, and aquatinted with grief: and we as it were hid our faces from Him, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not! What a hard verse to read - JESUS was despised - He was rejected - Beaten to an inch of His life and then placed on a wooden cross where He bled and died for you and me - for our sins - I think sometimes we hear that some much we don't give it a passing thought - well I think it's time we stare it in the face - this is a real event that really happened - not some man-made story - not a comic - but real - JESUS actually died for us - HE actually allowed the soldiers to take HIS life - HE had to give it over to them for them to do what they did - it's hard to think our sins sent JESUS to the cross - it's hard to believe our sins put HIM there - but oh they did - It was God's love for us that sent JESUS from Heaven to this earth! We must remember the pain - the grief - that our GOD was rejected - and despised - thrown away like a piece of meat - these are hard words to type but I feel lead to do so tonight - sometimes we need to slow down and remember - JESUS died for us - not for some faceless humility - but for you -and for me - JESUS died for you personally - He gave up HIS life for you - let's not separate what happened that Good Friday from ourselves - we were there - our sins were placed on JESUS and not only that - the perfect ONE of Heaven became sin- GOD the FATHER looked away and JESUS faced the fires of hell all alone - but HE forever set the record straight that we belong to HIM and that HIS love motivated this sacrifice - Thank YOU JESUS for taking our place - for dying for our sin - You did not deserve what you got and we didn't deserve what YOU did for us - but YOU love us - You showed us in the cross -thanks for saving that which was lost! WORD TO THE WISE: KNOWING JESUS DIED AND KNOWING HE DIED FOR YOU ARE FAR DIFFERENT THINGS! BECAUSE OF CHRIST OUR SINS ARE FORGIVEN - HIS BLOOD WAS POURED OUT! BUILDING ON THE WORD for 4/8/11 JESUS DIED SO WE COULD TRULY LIVE!
4/12/2011
4/07/2011
THE DAILY BLUEPRINT 4/7/11 Christ Minded 1st Corinthians 2:16 Who has known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct them? But we have the mind of Christ!! Many say when you get saved your get the heart of Christ - but today's verse goes much further then that - We have the mind of Christ - once He saves us - our mind is no longer the same fleshly mind we were born with - sure it still wants the same things- the flesh that is - but the Spirit now dwelling in us only want to please GOD! When we come to a problem we often wonder what to do - the first thing we must do is ask GOD what to do - and then use the mind He has given us - sometimes we get lazy and want to go back to our old ways - because it just seemed easier not worrying about pleasing God - but in the end - we will regret all those times we didn't take GOD seriously - when we didn't do what HE called us to do - we must remember that when JESUS saves us by HIS blood - we are changed forever - we cannot go back and live the life we lived before Christ - although I have known several people who have tried - it's a miserable life - without purpose - you are just drifting to nowhere - but in CHRIST you have HIS mind - and your thinking has changed - no longer is it about you and your needs - but about God and others - our lives radically change when we allow the mind that CHRIST gave us to think more then our old earthly mind that just wants what it wants - living for JESUS is the best life of all - remember if you are saved you have HIS mind - amazing! Think about that - HIS mind is in you! Awesome! Amen! WORD TO THE WISE: WE NO LONGER HAVE TO THINK LIKE THE WORLD - WE HAVE CHRIST AND HIS MIND! BECAUSE OF CHRIST OUR HEART AND MIND ARE TRANSFORMED FOREVER! BUILDING ON THE WORD for 4/7/11 IF YOU GIVE YOUR HEART TO JESUS - HE GIVES YOU HIS MIND TOO!
THE DAILY BLUEPRINT 4/7/11 Christ Minded 1st Corinthians 2:16 Who has known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct them? But we have the mind of Christ!! Many say when you get saved your get the heart of Christ - but today's verse goes much further then that - We have the mind of Christ - once He saves us - our mind is no longer the same fleshly mind we were born with - sure it still wants the same things- the flesh that is - but the Spirit now dwelling in us only want to please GOD! When we come to a problem we often wonder what to do - the first thing we must do is ask GOD what to do - and then use the mind He has given us - sometimes we get lazy and want to go back to our old ways - because it just seemed easier not worrying about pleasing God - but in the end - we will regret all those times we didn't take GOD seriously - when we didn't do what HE called us to do - we must remember that when JESUS saves us by HIS blood - we are changed forever - we cannot go back and live the life we lived before Christ - although I have known several people who have tried - it's a miserable life - without purpose - you are just drifting to nowhere - but in CHRIST you have HIS mind - and your thinking has changed - no longer is it about you and your needs - but about God and others - our lives radically change when we allow the mind that CHRIST gave us to think more then our old earthly mind that just wants what it wants - living for JESUS is the best life of all - remember if you are saved you have HIS mind - amazing! Think about that - HIS mind is in you! Awesome! Amen! WORD TO THE WISE: WE NO LONGER HAVE TO THINK LIKE THE WORLD - WE HAVE CHRIST AND HIS MIND! BECAUSE OF CHRIST OUR HEART AND MIND ARE TRANSFORMED FOREVER! BUILDING ON THE WORD for 4/7/11 IF YOU GIVE YOUR HEART TO JESUS - HE GIVES YOU HIS MIND TOO!
4/06/2011
THE DAILY BLUEPRINT 4/6/11 Different but the same! 1st Corinthians 12:4 Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit! We must admit we are all different - no two of us are the same - not even identical twins - there are differences even in them - God didn't make this world boring - we are not all the same because GOD didn't want us to all be the same - He wanted variety and that is just what HE made - in our differences we are also very much the same - we all need oxygen and we all produce carbon dioxide - we all need water and food to survive - we also need sleep and sunshine - but apart from that we are vastly different - different cultures - different ways of looking at life - but if you are of the Church - then while we are different in many ways - i.e. Talents - what we have to offer others - we have the same Spirit dwelling in us - Paul wanted the church to know that no one gift is better than another and just because you do well in one area does not make you any better then your brother or sister in Christ who is not - GOD just wants us to use our gifts in the best way possible - sadly many possess gifts God wants to use but they have not opened their minds or hearts to the idea - with me it was the area of children's ministry - God kept calling me and I kept saying nah - well HE turned up the heat - showed me what HE gifted me with and said trust ME! And I did - and you know what - I am so blessed when I did - maybe you have gifts you have never used - maybe you feel you don't have any gifts - I would say you are dead wrong - GOD gave all of us gifts - our job is to find out what HE gave us as gifts - some it's cleaning the church (yeah no glamor in that but it's need) whatever GOD calls you to do - do it with all you have - be the best whatever HE calls you to be - don't worry about what other's are doing - you do what GOD has called you to do! May you find the gifts that GOD has for you and than walk in faith and allow them to be used for God's glory! WORD TO THE WISE: GOD HAS SOMETHING FOR YOU TO DO - PRAY AND ASK HIM TO SHOW YOU - TO USE YOU! BECAUSE OF CHRIST WE HAVE GOD GIVEN TALENTS FOR THE CHURCH! BUILDING ON THE WORD for 4/6/11 DO WHAT GOD SAYS - WHAT HE SAYS MATTERS!
4/05/2011
THE DAILY BLUEPRINT 4/4/11 Help Them! Romans 12:13a When God's children are in need, you are the one to help them out! When you give your life away to JESUS you become part of a large family - the body of Christ - please note this is NOT just your LOCAL church body that you belong to - but everyone who is a Christ-follower - they are our brothers and sisters in Christ - often there is divisions between us - but when it comes to needs - we should be the ones meeting the needs of the Body! Many in our churches right now are hurting - many put on a brave face and act like all is ok - but the truth is, many struggle with many things- and we who are of the Church must lead a hand - I have found many children in my class whom come from broken families - I was from a broken family and I am able to help these children understand that they can make it through this hard time - in the same way if someone is physically suffering in the church -we must help them - there is no second guessing - the world around us won't be helping - nor should they be the ones to land a hand to the body - it should come from within - not that we should turn down the worlds help - but we don't need it -we need to work together in this - we must begin to know people around us - not just in a passing "hey how you doing?" sort of way - but really see what they are about - their weaknesses and their strengths - we must get out of our comfort zones and roll up our sleeves and help - just look around your city - there are needs everywhere - we should help with them - after all we are family in CHRIST! WORD TO THE WISE: IF WE CLAIM TO KNOW THE LORD - WE MUST KNOW OTHERS AND THEIR NEEDS - OR ELSE WE COME UP SHORT! BECAUSE OF CHRIST WE CAN GIVE AIDE TO THOSE IN NEED AROUND US! BUILDING ON THE WORD for 4/3/11 ARE THERE NEEDS IN THE CHURCH AROUND YOU? WE MUST HELP THEM!
4/04/2011
THE DAILY BLUEPRINT 4/1/11 Don't be a fool! Psalm 53:1 A fool has said in his heart, there is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable sins: there is none that does good. Today is what is called April Fool's Day - sorry if I am causing someone to not be able to trick you today - just don't be a fool - a fool is someone who says that there is no GOD - you can see this daily if you just turn on the TV - you will see people say that there is no God - there are those who want to make laws that make it illegal to pray in public - to have the bible as an elected course at school - many want GOD totally removed from our nation - what a foolish thing - GOD is real - GOD loves us - GOD sent HIS Son - deny that and you won't be in heaven - JESUS shed HIS blood to save us - and yet many this day openly deny HIM - some through their words - others with their actions - it seems these days anything goes - kids are getting involved in sex earlier and earlier - drugs and drinking as well - children these days know way too much about things they should not know about - it's a fact - less GOD means more breakdown of the family - of our nation - The WORD says anyone who says there is no GOD is a fool - not my words - so let's not be a fool - let's show the world around us where our trust is - in JESUS alone - the world may not understand - you also may be persecuted for standing for the truth - but don't be fooled - GOD sees and knows our hearts - HE does not want us to be like the fools who are lost in their sins - once we all were fools but then JESUS changed our lives - Don't be a fool! WORD TO THE WISE: THERE IS NO FOOLING GOD! HE IS REAL AND HE LOVES YOU! BECAUSE OF CHRIST WE KNOW GOD IS REAL! BUILDING ON THE WORD for 4/1/11 IF YOU KNOW GOD - TELL OTHERS ABOUT IT!
3/31/2011
THE DAILY BLUEPRINT 3/31/11 Say It! Psalm 89:1b With my mouth I will make known Your faithfulness to all generations! The words we speak have power! When we give GOD the glory for everything and take none for ourselves and tell others about it - we speak the truth - we show the lost world around us our trust is in JESUS and HIM alone - now it's true many can speak things that are not true - it's easy sometimes to say things much harder to live it - so while we speak about GOD our lives should line up with what we say - it's easy to say we trust GOD and yet allow worry and other things to take our trust away from HIM and the world will take notice - we must speak and live the same way - our words must match our lives or else it's not true - We must say it with our lives - now there are times none of us are good witnesses for Christ - we all have bad days - lose our temper - or fall prey to sin - but JESUS wants to transform our lives so that what we say and do match completely - we must always remember we are human - we are fallible -we can sin and often get caught up in ourselves - our problems - our needs and forget that others are watching us - what is your life saying? Remember apart from JESUS you cannot live this life right - we are not able without CHRIST and HIS Spirit dwelling in us- I want to be careful not to give you a list to follow but a Savior to follow - lets never forget how weak we are apart from JESUS - now go - let HIM live in and through you - speak it - say it with your life! WORD TO THE WISE: SAY IT WITH YOUR LIFE! BECAUSE OF CHRIST WHAT WE SAY AND DO MATCH! BUILDING ON THE WORD for 3/31/11 HOW CAN THEY BELIEVE IF WE DON'T SPEAK WHAT WE BELIEVE?
THE DAILY BLUEPRINT 3/30/11 GO! Matthew 28:19-20 Go you therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, of the Son and of the Holy Spirit: Teaching them whatsoever I have command you, and lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world! These are the last words of JESUS in the Gospel of Matthew - with all that HIS followers had been through in the short time they lived with JESUS - His mission was not only to save those who accepted HIM as Savior - but to save the lost - and HE wants use us to do it - sure He could have chosen some other way - but this is God's way - to use those who follow HIM to show the world around them - what it really means to follow JESUS! Jesus had taught these brave 11 men for 3 years - and now He was heading home to be with His Father - it was time for the followers of JESUS to be bold and spread this good news around the world- the mission is still the same today - for some this mission will actually mean going to other lands to spread the gospel - for others it may be your circle of influence that GOD uses to bring people to HIM - still others may be thought to teach to gospel - and in doing so those who learn about the gospel will teach others - we must remain strong in this mission - it's vital - in today's world were what once was call evil is not considered good - men following after their desires instead of loving their wives - wives not loving their husband - this should be not be so in the church but sadly it's the norm now - how are we gonna show Christ to a lost and dying world when we cannot love each other - we need revival and we need it now! It's time - Jesus is on HIS way - just take a look at the world around you today -you don't have to look very far to see that this world is a big mess - what are we to do about it? GO - JESUS says GO - HE said GO - so let's GO - GOD has a plan and we must follow HIM at all times- let's go!
3/29/2011
THE DAILY BLUEPRINT 3/24/11 Break Forth Isaiah 58:8 Then shall your light break forth as the morning, and your health shall spring forth speedily: for your righteousness shall go forth before you: the glory of the LORD shall be your reward, You have heard the saying "It's always the darkest before the dawn"? That can be said about our world- just take a look at what's going on around us - the earthquake and following damage in Japan - the economies of the world being brought to shambles - people losing their houses - their jobs - their livelihoods - governments are being overthrown across the globe (I will say that in most cases this is a needed thing) Our world is under attack and has been since the garden - again this is not our home - our home is yet to come! Today's verse also makes me think about severe weather -here in the South during this time of the year - it's not unusual at all to have several days of severe weather in the Spring - tornado warnings are common - and last night we were under the gun - but as the storms pass on by - and all danger is gone - we can look back and what the storm brought us - since it's darkest before the dawn - our mission should be to show the world the LIGHT of CHRIST and allow it to break forth in our lives - often it's hidden and God must do something to crack the case - so that HIS light will break forth - He wants to use you today - but often we run and hide from the uncomfortable things in our lives - we usually do what we want to do and very little else - that's our flesh - but the Spirit gives life to us - and HIS light will break forth as you trust your life to HIM! WORD TO THE WISE: Is HIS light breaking forth in your life? Why or why not?
BECAUSE OF CHRIST OUR LIVES BECOME COVERED IN HIS LIGHT
BUILDING ON THE WORD for 3/24/11 GREAT LIGHT OF THE WORLD , LIGHT UP MY LIFE, MAKE IT SHINE - Bebo Norman
3/23/2011
THE DAILY BLUEPRINT 3/23/11
Some Favorites
Philippians 4:13
I CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST WHO GIVES ME STRENGTH!
John 15:5b
...APART FROM ME YOU CAN DO NOTHING!
Romans 8:28
ALL THINGS WORK TOGETHER FOR GOOD FOR THOSE WHO ARE CALLED ACCORDING TO HIS PURPOSE!
Today I thought I would share some of my favorite scripture passages! I love how all three of these work together - I love putting I can do all things through CHRIST with Apart from ME you can do nothing - I think of it as a statement of dependence on my LORD and SAVIOR - Then we move to Romans 8:28 - this verse helps us when we are in the mire of trial - and believe me - the longer you live - the more trials you will go through - it's not that GOD is being mean - He just wants us to grow - and we seem to grow best when the trials of life come - like an old tree bent by the wind - if it didn't bend it would break - we must go with the flow of God's Spirit and not by our feelings or emotions - God gave them to us - but we cannot base our whole live on them - we must put our trust elsewhere - none other then JESUS should be our ROCK - the ONE we lean on - depend on - if you are trying to live this life apart from HIM - Romans 8:28 is not gonna work - and you can forget doing all things through HIM because HE won't go against our free will - He wants us to love HIM because we want too - not because we have to -
Please share with me some verse that you like -
if you want - share these on facebook - address is below -
GOD bless you - and please keep me in prayer - struggling to keep my weight down with my heart condition - I ask for GOD to heal me - thanks for your support -
In HIS Love -
Daniel
WORD TO THE WISE:
YOU WANT LIFE? GIVE IT AWAY TO JESUS!
BECAUSE OF
CHRIST
OUR LIVES BECOME HIS CANVAS!
BUILDING ON THE WORD for 3/23/11
JESUS WANTS US TO LEAN ON HIM - HE IS THERE FOR YOU!
Some Favorites
Philippians 4:13
I CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST WHO GIVES ME STRENGTH!
John 15:5b
...APART FROM ME YOU CAN DO NOTHING!
Romans 8:28
ALL THINGS WORK TOGETHER FOR GOOD FOR THOSE WHO ARE CALLED ACCORDING TO HIS PURPOSE!
Today I thought I would share some of my favorite scripture passages! I love how all three of these work together - I love putting I can do all things through CHRIST with Apart from ME you can do nothing - I think of it as a statement of dependence on my LORD and SAVIOR - Then we move to Romans 8:28 - this verse helps us when we are in the mire of trial - and believe me - the longer you live - the more trials you will go through - it's not that GOD is being mean - He just wants us to grow - and we seem to grow best when the trials of life come - like an old tree bent by the wind - if it didn't bend it would break - we must go with the flow of God's Spirit and not by our feelings or emotions - God gave them to us - but we cannot base our whole live on them - we must put our trust elsewhere - none other then JESUS should be our ROCK - the ONE we lean on - depend on - if you are trying to live this life apart from HIM - Romans 8:28 is not gonna work - and you can forget doing all things through HIM because HE won't go against our free will - He wants us to love HIM because we want too - not because we have to -
Please share with me some verse that you like -
if you want - share these on facebook - address is below -
GOD bless you - and please keep me in prayer - struggling to keep my weight down with my heart condition - I ask for GOD to heal me - thanks for your support -
In HIS Love -
Daniel
WORD TO THE WISE:
YOU WANT LIFE? GIVE IT AWAY TO JESUS!
BECAUSE OF
CHRIST
OUR LIVES BECOME HIS CANVAS!
BUILDING ON THE WORD for 3/23/11
JESUS WANTS US TO LEAN ON HIM - HE IS THERE FOR YOU!
3/22/2011
THE DAILY BLUEPRINT 3/15/11
DO NOT FEAR!
John 14:27
Jesus said,
" Peace I leave you; My peace I give you.
I do not give you peace as the world gives. Do not let your hearts
be troubled and do not be afraid!"
I thought I would change gears today - I was sitting here praying and when I looked up at my computer I saw where I had taped a verse to the bottom - I looked at it and felt lead to use it - it's the verse I have used above - with all that has been going on in this world lately - natural disasters rake areas of this world - many economic struggles worldwide -and political unrest every where you look -from the price of gas at the pumps to those without basic needs being met in Japan - our world is a mess - another reminder that this is not our home - JESUS told us not to fear - He warned us we would have trouble in this life -and HE has shown us HE is there and HE is our help in time of need - as we live this life - we must have heaven in view - after all that's our home - not this place - these bodies won't last forever - as my medical condition has slowed me down - I know one day this body will just stop working - when that happens JESUS says not to fear! Just a reminder from GOD that we need to fear even when the earth is thrown into the sea and the stars fall from the sky - HIS message remains - do not fear!
WORD TO THE WISE:
WITH JESUS AS OUR SAVIOR - WE HAVE NOTHING TO FEAR!
DO NOT FEAR!
John 14:27
Jesus said,
" Peace I leave you; My peace I give you.
I do not give you peace as the world gives. Do not let your hearts
be troubled and do not be afraid!"
I thought I would change gears today - I was sitting here praying and when I looked up at my computer I saw where I had taped a verse to the bottom - I looked at it and felt lead to use it - it's the verse I have used above - with all that has been going on in this world lately - natural disasters rake areas of this world - many economic struggles worldwide -and political unrest every where you look -from the price of gas at the pumps to those without basic needs being met in Japan - our world is a mess - another reminder that this is not our home - JESUS told us not to fear - He warned us we would have trouble in this life -and HE has shown us HE is there and HE is our help in time of need - as we live this life - we must have heaven in view - after all that's our home - not this place - these bodies won't last forever - as my medical condition has slowed me down - I know one day this body will just stop working - when that happens JESUS says not to fear! Just a reminder from GOD that we need to fear even when the earth is thrown into the sea and the stars fall from the sky - HIS message remains - do not fear!
WORD TO THE WISE:
WITH JESUS AS OUR SAVIOR - WE HAVE NOTHING TO FEAR!
BECAUSE OF
CHRIST
FEAR IS AN UNNEEDED THING!
BUILDING ON THE WORD for 3/15/11
FEAR IS THE OPPOSITE OF FAITH!
CHRIST
FEAR IS AN UNNEEDED THING!
BUILDING ON THE WORD for 3/15/11
FEAR IS THE OPPOSITE OF FAITH!
THE DAILY GREENPRINT 3/17/11
18
ROMANS 3:23-24
For ALL have sinned, and come short of the glory of GOD; being justified freely by HIS grace through the depemption that is in CHRIST JESUS!
Happy St. Patrick's Day - it's the annual green print!
18 - that's how many years I have know JESUS as my LORD and Savior - 18 years today - I gave my life to JESUS CHRIST after some very hard events took place in my life - first I lost my job - then totaled my car - then a tree hit my roof after a violent blizzard hit Alabama in March of 1993 - finally the last straw was seeing my Mother die at 55 years of age way before her time should have been up - all this together plus my love for music brought me to JESUS and all I could do was say - I surrender - what about you - what is your story? Why not share it with someone today? As I reflect on the past 18 years - I can only wonder what the next 18 will bring - I have come a long way - but yet there is still so far to go - 18 - I am still fairly young in my faith - but yet GOD has made it grow - by leaps and bounds - not to brag on me - but to brag on my LORD!
If you don't know JESUS CHRIST today you can - just repent of your sins - admit you have sinned and fall short of God's glory - and admit your need to for HIM and then trust HIM - that's it - give HIM your life today and share my re-birthday -
Happy 18th to me - praise be to GOD
Thanks for your prayers and your support-
you keep this ministry going -
I give GOD all the glory-
18 - what's your number?
WORD TO THE WISE:
WHEN YOUR GIVE YOUR LIFE TO JESUS HE GIVES YOU MUCH MORE IN RETURN!
18
ROMANS 3:23-24
For ALL have sinned, and come short of the glory of GOD; being justified freely by HIS grace through the depemption that is in CHRIST JESUS!
Happy St. Patrick's Day - it's the annual green print!
18 - that's how many years I have know JESUS as my LORD and Savior - 18 years today - I gave my life to JESUS CHRIST after some very hard events took place in my life - first I lost my job - then totaled my car - then a tree hit my roof after a violent blizzard hit Alabama in March of 1993 - finally the last straw was seeing my Mother die at 55 years of age way before her time should have been up - all this together plus my love for music brought me to JESUS and all I could do was say - I surrender - what about you - what is your story? Why not share it with someone today? As I reflect on the past 18 years - I can only wonder what the next 18 will bring - I have come a long way - but yet there is still so far to go - 18 - I am still fairly young in my faith - but yet GOD has made it grow - by leaps and bounds - not to brag on me - but to brag on my LORD!
If you don't know JESUS CHRIST today you can - just repent of your sins - admit you have sinned and fall short of God's glory - and admit your need to for HIM and then trust HIM - that's it - give HIM your life today and share my re-birthday -
Happy 18th to me - praise be to GOD
Thanks for your prayers and your support-
you keep this ministry going -
I give GOD all the glory-
18 - what's your number?
WORD TO THE WISE:
WHEN YOUR GIVE YOUR LIFE TO JESUS HE GIVES YOU MUCH MORE IN RETURN!
BECAUSE OF CHRIST WE ARE FORGIVEN AND SET FREE, FOREVER!!!!
BUILDING ON THE WORD for 3/17/11
18 years of God's Grace - I am looking forward to the next 18 years!
3/14/2011
THE DAILY BLUEPRINT 3/12/11
The Book Of Daniel (part 13)
DANIEL 3:12
There were certain Jews whom You have set over the affairs of the province of Babylon, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego; these men. O king, have not regarded you, they serve not your gods, nor worship the golden imagine you have set up.
What these Jews went through in the book of Daniel is not unlike what we go through today - there are many idols that have been set up (entertainment - T.V. - Popularity - money - fame - power) just to name a few and people today are bowing down and worshipping the god of this world instead of the One True God! They serve these idols often unaware of the damming of their souls - they don't realize that by falling for these idols they miss the true God and sadly God who is loving is also holy and HE must judge sin - because HE is holy HE sent HIS only SON to die for our sins - you can turn from the idols in your life today and turn to JESUS CHRIST - today can be a new beginning for you - maybe you say you don't have any idols - pray about it - look closely at your life - see what you put before GOD and remove it from your life - this can be relationships that are not correct - not approved by God - maybe it's money - maybe it's some possession that you value more then GOD - when I did an inventory I was shocked at some of the idols that camped out in my life - I had to say enough - not that I am perfect - I still fall pray to the idols of this world- but GOD is over all - these three young men refused to bow down to idols - we must do the same!
WORD TO THE WISE:
PUTTING GOD FIRST WILL STAMP OUT THE IDOLS!
The Book Of Daniel (part 13)
DANIEL 3:12
There were certain Jews whom You have set over the affairs of the province of Babylon, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego; these men. O king, have not regarded you, they serve not your gods, nor worship the golden imagine you have set up.
What these Jews went through in the book of Daniel is not unlike what we go through today - there are many idols that have been set up (entertainment - T.V. - Popularity - money - fame - power) just to name a few and people today are bowing down and worshipping the god of this world instead of the One True God! They serve these idols often unaware of the damming of their souls - they don't realize that by falling for these idols they miss the true God and sadly God who is loving is also holy and HE must judge sin - because HE is holy HE sent HIS only SON to die for our sins - you can turn from the idols in your life today and turn to JESUS CHRIST - today can be a new beginning for you - maybe you say you don't have any idols - pray about it - look closely at your life - see what you put before GOD and remove it from your life - this can be relationships that are not correct - not approved by God - maybe it's money - maybe it's some possession that you value more then GOD - when I did an inventory I was shocked at some of the idols that camped out in my life - I had to say enough - not that I am perfect - I still fall pray to the idols of this world- but GOD is over all - these three young men refused to bow down to idols - we must do the same!
WORD TO THE WISE:
PUTTING GOD FIRST WILL STAMP OUT THE IDOLS!
BECAUSE OF
CHRIST
WE ONLY BOW DOWN TO GOD!
CHRIST
WE ONLY BOW DOWN TO GOD!
BUILDING ON THE WORD for 3/10/11
IF SOMETHING IS AHEAD OF GOD IN YOUR LIFE - IT'S AN IDOL
THE DAILY BLUEPRINT 3/12/11
The Book Of Daniel (part 13)
DANIEL 3:12
There were certain Jews whom You have set over the affairs of the province of Babylon, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego; these men. O king, have not regarded you, they serve not your gods, nor worship the golden imagine you have set up.
What these Jews went through in the book of Daniel is not unlike what we go through today - there are many idols that have been set up (entertainment - T.V. - Popularity - money - fame - power) just to name a few and people today are bowing down and worshipping the god of this world instead of the One True God! They serve these idols often unaware of the damming of their souls - they don't realize that by falling for these idols they miss the true God and sadly God who is loving is also holy and HE must judge sin - because HE is holy HE sent HIS only SON to die for our sins - you can turn from the idols in your life today and turn to JESUS CHRIST - today can be a new beginning for you - maybe you say you don't have any idols - pray about it - look closely at your life - see what you put before GOD and remove it from your life - this can be relationships that are not correct - not approved by God - maybe it's money - maybe it's some possession that you value more then GOD - when I did an inventory I was shocked at some of the idols that camped out in my life - I had to say enough - not that I am perfect - I still fall pray to the idols of this world- but GOD is over all - these three young men refused to bow down to idols - we must do the same!
WORD TO THE WISE:
PUTTING GOD FIRST WILL STAMP OUT THE IDOLS!
The Book Of Daniel (part 13)
DANIEL 3:12
There were certain Jews whom You have set over the affairs of the province of Babylon, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego; these men. O king, have not regarded you, they serve not your gods, nor worship the golden imagine you have set up.
What these Jews went through in the book of Daniel is not unlike what we go through today - there are many idols that have been set up (entertainment - T.V. - Popularity - money - fame - power) just to name a few and people today are bowing down and worshipping the god of this world instead of the One True God! They serve these idols often unaware of the damming of their souls - they don't realize that by falling for these idols they miss the true God and sadly God who is loving is also holy and HE must judge sin - because HE is holy HE sent HIS only SON to die for our sins - you can turn from the idols in your life today and turn to JESUS CHRIST - today can be a new beginning for you - maybe you say you don't have any idols - pray about it - look closely at your life - see what you put before GOD and remove it from your life - this can be relationships that are not correct - not approved by God - maybe it's money - maybe it's some possession that you value more then GOD - when I did an inventory I was shocked at some of the idols that camped out in my life - I had to say enough - not that I am perfect - I still fall pray to the idols of this world- but GOD is over all - these three young men refused to bow down to idols - we must do the same!
WORD TO THE WISE:
PUTTING GOD FIRST WILL STAMP OUT THE IDOLS!
BECAUSE OF
CHRIST
WE ONLY BOW DOWN TO GOD!
CHRIST
WE ONLY BOW DOWN TO GOD!
BUILDING ON THE WORD for 3/10/11
IF SOMETHING IS AHEAD OF GOD IN YOUR LIFE - IT'S AN IDOL
3/09/2011
THE DAILY BLUEPRINT 3/4/11
The Book Of Daniel (part 12)
DANIEL 3:11
...and whosoever did not fall down and worship the idol shall be cast into the midst of a burning fiery furnace.
These are more words of warning to those who refused to bow down the golden imagine - the idol the king had set up as his god - the end of all this would be disaster for him - Daniel would have no part in bowing down to this idol - and neither did these three Jewish boys (which I will mention in Monday's devotional) the penalty for not obeying the king was surely death - what would we do if faced with this situation? What would we do - would we deny our LORD so we could please man - we may never be but in such a position - but we just might be - what would you do - this is not a mucho deal to see if you are tough enough to stand up against the king - but that you are humble enough to recognize all we have comes from GOD and there is no way we could deny our LORD when it came down to it!
Let's walk close to JESUS so that when and if the time comes for us to stand for our faith -we shall be ready!
WORD TO THE WISE:
Cast down the idols of your life and ask GOD to give you clean hands and a clean heart!
BECAUSE OF
CHRIST
WE WORSHIP HIM NO MATTER WHAT!
The Book Of Daniel (part 12)
DANIEL 3:11
...and whosoever did not fall down and worship the idol shall be cast into the midst of a burning fiery furnace.
These are more words of warning to those who refused to bow down the golden imagine - the idol the king had set up as his god - the end of all this would be disaster for him - Daniel would have no part in bowing down to this idol - and neither did these three Jewish boys (which I will mention in Monday's devotional) the penalty for not obeying the king was surely death - what would we do if faced with this situation? What would we do - would we deny our LORD so we could please man - we may never be but in such a position - but we just might be - what would you do - this is not a mucho deal to see if you are tough enough to stand up against the king - but that you are humble enough to recognize all we have comes from GOD and there is no way we could deny our LORD when it came down to it!
Let's walk close to JESUS so that when and if the time comes for us to stand for our faith -we shall be ready!
WORD TO THE WISE:
Cast down the idols of your life and ask GOD to give you clean hands and a clean heart!
BECAUSE OF
CHRIST
WE WORSHIP HIM NO MATTER WHAT!
BUILDING ON THE WORD for 3/4/11
BOW DOWN TO JESUS ALONE AND YOU WILL NEVER FALL!
BOW DOWN TO JESUS ALONE AND YOU WILL NEVER FALL!
3/03/2011
THE DAILY BLUEPRINT 3/2/11
The Book Of Daniel (part 11)
DANIEL 3:10
...Thou, O king, has made a decree that every man shall hear the sound of the cornet, flute, hard, sackbut, psaltery, and dulcimer, and all kinds of music, shall fall down and worship the golden image.
The king has given his orders - this was totally against what GOD had called HIS people to do - but many in order to please the king and keep their lives- gave in - and bowed down - thus turning their back on GOD. It's sometimes hard to see the idols in our lives - but if we were honest we would admit we have placed something ahead of God - Daniel who I have been writing about for some time - was a man who was not concerned with the status que - he was not worried about what the king said - only what the KING of kings said! He obeyed GOD even when it hurt - and we will find he was not alone - so please pray about this - check your life - see if there is anything or anyone who is in front of GOD in your life - and move them back!
GOD wants all of us - totally - not left overs- GOD is alone worthy of our praise - be like Daniel and worship GOD and obey - even when the world around you does not! You may be the only example of JESUS to those around you today - live like HIM!
WORD TO THE WISE:
Anything that we put above GOD is an idol and must be rooted out and put in proper order!
BECAUSE OF
CHRIST
THE IDOLS IN OUR LIVES MUST GO!
BUILDING ON THE WORD for 3/2/11
LOVE ALL - WORSHIP ONE
The Book Of Daniel (part 11)
DANIEL 3:10
...Thou, O king, has made a decree that every man shall hear the sound of the cornet, flute, hard, sackbut, psaltery, and dulcimer, and all kinds of music, shall fall down and worship the golden image.
The king has given his orders - this was totally against what GOD had called HIS people to do - but many in order to please the king and keep their lives- gave in - and bowed down - thus turning their back on GOD. It's sometimes hard to see the idols in our lives - but if we were honest we would admit we have placed something ahead of God - Daniel who I have been writing about for some time - was a man who was not concerned with the status que - he was not worried about what the king said - only what the KING of kings said! He obeyed GOD even when it hurt - and we will find he was not alone - so please pray about this - check your life - see if there is anything or anyone who is in front of GOD in your life - and move them back!
GOD wants all of us - totally - not left overs- GOD is alone worthy of our praise - be like Daniel and worship GOD and obey - even when the world around you does not! You may be the only example of JESUS to those around you today - live like HIM!
WORD TO THE WISE:
Anything that we put above GOD is an idol and must be rooted out and put in proper order!
BECAUSE OF
CHRIST
THE IDOLS IN OUR LIVES MUST GO!
BUILDING ON THE WORD for 3/2/11
LOVE ALL - WORSHIP ONE
3/01/2011
THE DAILY BLUEPRINT 3/1/11
The Book Of Daniel (part 10)
DANIEL 3:6
And whoever does not fall down to worship the image that same hour shall be cast into the midst of the burning fiery furnace.
The day and age in which we live have parallels to this time during the book of Daniel - now a days it's not the furnace that we must fear - it's being taken away from our first love - I have known people and seen people so very close to God end up very far from Him - one compromise after another brings great distance between us and God - now don't misunderstand - in Christ our sins are forgiven - forever - the payment has been made - but because of this we should want to live lives that please God - but sadly we live in a world that hates God - and does not want to obey - the desires of the flesh too great - the spirit too weak - many give into the flesh because they cannot fight it any more -this is truth - without Christ and the Holy Spirit living in us -we could not stand up to sin and say no! This world wants our devotion - it wants us to bow down and worship - businesses around us have employees who lie -fight and steal to make it to the top - honesty is no longer a high thing to seek - and mouths that disrespect each other is the norm - things much change- we must no longer bow down to this world - we must worship JESUS alone - This is the beginning of a famous story in the Word- where three young men said they would not bow down - they would not give in - they would obey GOD no matter what - is that our attitude? Are we willing to follow JESUS when it gets tough - when it hurts? Allow GOD to change your heart so that we willingly follow our Savior to the ends of the Earth and into eternity!
WORD TO THE WISE:
WHEN WE FOLLOW JESUS - WE MUST LEAVE ALL BEHIND!
BECAUSE OF
CHRIST
WE CAN FOLLOW JESUS FOREVER!
BUILDING ON THE WORD for 3/1/11
WHEN YOU FOLLOW JESUS YOU ALWAYS GO THE RIGHT WAY!
The Book Of Daniel (part 10)
DANIEL 3:6
And whoever does not fall down to worship the image that same hour shall be cast into the midst of the burning fiery furnace.
The day and age in which we live have parallels to this time during the book of Daniel - now a days it's not the furnace that we must fear - it's being taken away from our first love - I have known people and seen people so very close to God end up very far from Him - one compromise after another brings great distance between us and God - now don't misunderstand - in Christ our sins are forgiven - forever - the payment has been made - but because of this we should want to live lives that please God - but sadly we live in a world that hates God - and does not want to obey - the desires of the flesh too great - the spirit too weak - many give into the flesh because they cannot fight it any more -this is truth - without Christ and the Holy Spirit living in us -we could not stand up to sin and say no! This world wants our devotion - it wants us to bow down and worship - businesses around us have employees who lie -fight and steal to make it to the top - honesty is no longer a high thing to seek - and mouths that disrespect each other is the norm - things much change- we must no longer bow down to this world - we must worship JESUS alone - This is the beginning of a famous story in the Word- where three young men said they would not bow down - they would not give in - they would obey GOD no matter what - is that our attitude? Are we willing to follow JESUS when it gets tough - when it hurts? Allow GOD to change your heart so that we willingly follow our Savior to the ends of the Earth and into eternity!
WORD TO THE WISE:
WHEN WE FOLLOW JESUS - WE MUST LEAVE ALL BEHIND!
BECAUSE OF
CHRIST
WE CAN FOLLOW JESUS FOREVER!
BUILDING ON THE WORD for 3/1/11
WHEN YOU FOLLOW JESUS YOU ALWAYS GO THE RIGHT WAY!
2/28/2011
THE DAILY BLUEPRINT 2/8/11
The Book Of Daniel (part 9)
DANIEL 3:4-6
Then a herald cried aloud, To you it is commanded Oh people, nations & languages, that at that time that you hear the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, dulcimer and all kinds of music that you fall down and worship the golden image that Nebuchabnezzar the king hath set up.....
Again Daniel has a decision to make - does he chose to honor GOD and not bow down the image the king has commanded everyone to bow down to - if he choses the later - he cannot be used very much by God - matter of fact I am sure God would look else where - but as we have seen in the past couple of verses - Daniel is a man of convictions but unlike many today - he was a man of the right convictions - many these days have compromised so much - that what once was really considered bad - is not considered not so bad - you may even say that we don't bow down to images at all - but there are idols in our lives- like it or not -that's a fact - anything we put before our relationship with God becomes a stumbling block for us - we must serve GOD at all times -there is never a day off - Daniel as we shall see tomorrow -will do what's right and refuse to do as the earthly king has said so that he can follow the Heavenly King of Kings - now I am not saying we should go out and disobey the laws of the land - but you can do so if it goes against your faith in Christ - many these days are trying to take away any mention of God from our money - but it's the solid rock that our lives and built on and no one can take that way - sure they can take the physical things away but never the spiritual things - no man can stop God - Daniel is our example to stand up for what's right - not what's popular - do we compromise our faith so that we can please man? Lots of times I have seen it happen in my life - that must get less and less the longer we follow Christ - let's be like Daniel and so no to anything that goes against the truth we know in our hearts - given to us by God through His Word and His Holy Spirit!
Daniel won't bow to an idol - only to GOD -what about you?
WORD TO THE WISE:
Nothing is more important then our relationship with CHRIST!
NOTHING!
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BECAUSE OF
CHRIST
WE HAVE THE TRUTH INSIDE!
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BUILDING ON THE WORD for 2/8/11
WHAT IS IN THE WAY OF YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD?
The Book Of Daniel (part 9)
DANIEL 3:4-6
Then a herald cried aloud, To you it is commanded Oh people, nations & languages, that at that time that you hear the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, dulcimer and all kinds of music that you fall down and worship the golden image that Nebuchabnezzar the king hath set up.....
Again Daniel has a decision to make - does he chose to honor GOD and not bow down the image the king has commanded everyone to bow down to - if he choses the later - he cannot be used very much by God - matter of fact I am sure God would look else where - but as we have seen in the past couple of verses - Daniel is a man of convictions but unlike many today - he was a man of the right convictions - many these days have compromised so much - that what once was really considered bad - is not considered not so bad - you may even say that we don't bow down to images at all - but there are idols in our lives- like it or not -that's a fact - anything we put before our relationship with God becomes a stumbling block for us - we must serve GOD at all times -there is never a day off - Daniel as we shall see tomorrow -will do what's right and refuse to do as the earthly king has said so that he can follow the Heavenly King of Kings - now I am not saying we should go out and disobey the laws of the land - but you can do so if it goes against your faith in Christ - many these days are trying to take away any mention of God from our money - but it's the solid rock that our lives and built on and no one can take that way - sure they can take the physical things away but never the spiritual things - no man can stop God - Daniel is our example to stand up for what's right - not what's popular - do we compromise our faith so that we can please man? Lots of times I have seen it happen in my life - that must get less and less the longer we follow Christ - let's be like Daniel and so no to anything that goes against the truth we know in our hearts - given to us by God through His Word and His Holy Spirit!
Daniel won't bow to an idol - only to GOD -what about you?
WORD TO THE WISE:
Nothing is more important then our relationship with CHRIST!
NOTHING!
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BECAUSE OF
CHRIST
WE HAVE THE TRUTH INSIDE!
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BUILDING ON THE WORD for 2/8/11
WHAT IS IN THE WAY OF YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD?
2/07/2011
THE DAILY BLUEPRINT 2/3/11
The Book Of Daniel (part 8)
DANIEL 2:49
Then Daniel requested of the king, and he set Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, over the affairs of the province of Babylon: but Daniel sat in the council chamber of the king.
Daniel is a good example for all of us to follow - while he became next in line to the king - he didn't allow it to cause him to get a big head - his power was granted from God and Daniel knew that - without God he knew he was nothing - so why get a big head he thought - the same can be said about leaders rather it be of corporations or of counties - being humble must be part of it - how many world leaders have allowed pride to take them down - great men who entered government positions often leave their faith behind for the thirst for power -Daniel didn't have this issue - sure the temptation was there but Daniel loved God more then the power he got from God and he used the power to bring God glory! What about us - you may say you are not a leader of anything - but oh you are - people are watching you -when you claim Christ as your Savior - the world begins to watch to see if it's real - to see if we REALLY Believe it! We must be sure to walk in the light of Christ at all times - sure temptation will come and we won't always be able to stand up against it - but if we fail we need to get back up on our feet and try again -serving God is not easy but it's the best life of all - Daniel knew this - and instead of using his power for personal gain -Daniel used it to serve God - we can learn a lot from Daniel!
WORD TO THE WISE:
Have you been put in a position over others? If so it would do you good to remember that without any trouble at all GOD could take it all away from you - live life that way - remember where you came from and where you are going!
BECAUSE OF
CHRIST
THE POWER WE HAVE IS FROM GOD
BUILDING ON THE WORD for 2/3/11
THINK YOU ARE POWERFUL? YOU'RE NOTHING COMPARED TO GOD!
The Book Of Daniel (part 8)
DANIEL 2:49
Then Daniel requested of the king, and he set Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, over the affairs of the province of Babylon: but Daniel sat in the council chamber of the king.
Daniel is a good example for all of us to follow - while he became next in line to the king - he didn't allow it to cause him to get a big head - his power was granted from God and Daniel knew that - without God he knew he was nothing - so why get a big head he thought - the same can be said about leaders rather it be of corporations or of counties - being humble must be part of it - how many world leaders have allowed pride to take them down - great men who entered government positions often leave their faith behind for the thirst for power -Daniel didn't have this issue - sure the temptation was there but Daniel loved God more then the power he got from God and he used the power to bring God glory! What about us - you may say you are not a leader of anything - but oh you are - people are watching you -when you claim Christ as your Savior - the world begins to watch to see if it's real - to see if we REALLY Believe it! We must be sure to walk in the light of Christ at all times - sure temptation will come and we won't always be able to stand up against it - but if we fail we need to get back up on our feet and try again -serving God is not easy but it's the best life of all - Daniel knew this - and instead of using his power for personal gain -Daniel used it to serve God - we can learn a lot from Daniel!
WORD TO THE WISE:
Have you been put in a position over others? If so it would do you good to remember that without any trouble at all GOD could take it all away from you - live life that way - remember where you came from and where you are going!
BECAUSE OF
CHRIST
THE POWER WE HAVE IS FROM GOD
BUILDING ON THE WORD for 2/3/11
THINK YOU ARE POWERFUL? YOU'RE NOTHING COMPARED TO GOD!
2/03/2011
THE DAILY BLUEPRINT 2/2/11
The Book Of Daniel (part 7)
DANIEL 2:48
Then the king made Daniel a great man, and gave him many great gifts, and made him ruler over the whole providence of Babylon, and the chief of governors over all the wise men of Babylon!
Wow - how the tide turned for Daniel - he went from a prisonner to the ruler of Babylon - it didn't take long -when GOD has a place for you to be - it won't take HIM long at all to get you there -often times there will be hurdles to get in the way of the goal - sometimes God allows them so you will trust in HIM more then yourself - He alone is worthy of our praise - now I am not saying that if you do everything GOD says that your life will be smooth or that you will become the leader of your town or anything - but if it's God's will - it will happen - Daniel could have thrown in the towel and given up but he remained steadfast in his faith - he continued to trust in the LORD even when things didn't go according to his plan - God's plan should be our plan not the other way around - the question is do we REALLY trust HIM or do we just give HIM lip service - have you stepped back and taken a long look at your life to see where you stand -where you are going - and where you have been (what GOD has brought you through?)
why not take a moment today and look deeply at yourself - pray and ask GOD to reveal to you what HE wants you to know - where HE wants you to go and you can be like Daniel and keep the faith -
Daniel became a ruler not because of anything speical he did - he just listened and obeyed GOD and kept on following HIM - we should do the same thing -trust GOD like Daniel did!
WORD TO THE WISE:
If we put our trust in anyone or anything other then GOD will will miss the best for our lives!
BECAUSE OF
CHRIST
WE HAVE GOD'S GRACE !
BUILDING ON THE WORD for 2/2/11
TO FOLLOW GOD MEANS TO FOLLOW NO ONE ELSE!
The Book Of Daniel (part 7)
DANIEL 2:48
Then the king made Daniel a great man, and gave him many great gifts, and made him ruler over the whole providence of Babylon, and the chief of governors over all the wise men of Babylon!
Wow - how the tide turned for Daniel - he went from a prisonner to the ruler of Babylon - it didn't take long -when GOD has a place for you to be - it won't take HIM long at all to get you there -often times there will be hurdles to get in the way of the goal - sometimes God allows them so you will trust in HIM more then yourself - He alone is worthy of our praise - now I am not saying that if you do everything GOD says that your life will be smooth or that you will become the leader of your town or anything - but if it's God's will - it will happen - Daniel could have thrown in the towel and given up but he remained steadfast in his faith - he continued to trust in the LORD even when things didn't go according to his plan - God's plan should be our plan not the other way around - the question is do we REALLY trust HIM or do we just give HIM lip service - have you stepped back and taken a long look at your life to see where you stand -where you are going - and where you have been (what GOD has brought you through?)
why not take a moment today and look deeply at yourself - pray and ask GOD to reveal to you what HE wants you to know - where HE wants you to go and you can be like Daniel and keep the faith -
Daniel became a ruler not because of anything speical he did - he just listened and obeyed GOD and kept on following HIM - we should do the same thing -trust GOD like Daniel did!
WORD TO THE WISE:
If we put our trust in anyone or anything other then GOD will will miss the best for our lives!
BECAUSE OF
CHRIST
WE HAVE GOD'S GRACE !
BUILDING ON THE WORD for 2/2/11
TO FOLLOW GOD MEANS TO FOLLOW NO ONE ELSE!
2/01/2011
THE DAILY BLUEPRINT 1/20/11
The Book Of Daniel (part 6)
DANIEL 2:47
The king answered unto Daniel and said: Of a truth it is, that your GOD is a God of gods, and a LORD of kings, and a reveler of secrets, seeing that you could reveal this secret.
Today's verse reveals a secret for all of us who follow Christ to know - if you are real in what you say believe and show those around you that you really believe -some will be persuaded more by your life then by your words - the king had been watching Daniel and what he had done and how he lived out his faith - and once Daniel began to give the true answers to the king - the king noticed why that was - Daniel's believe in God and HIM alone! Daniel would not waver on his faith and neither should way - don't worry if you faith is not accepted to those around you - they may not be where you are - but no one is beyond saving - we all have the same chance - Jesus died once for all - everyone can came to know HIM today - no one is left out - the only thing that will leave you out is your choice - so keep living your faith out loud - don't worry about what those around you are doing - just do as GOD instructs you - mind your own business and allow GOD to use you - believe it not those around us notice our lives -they see how we live and it's by our actions they will see if our God is really real to us - or if it's just words - what does your life say about your faith? Do you come across as judgmental - unloving - or cruel - if people see that in us that will cause them to run away from us and our Savior - let's love them like JESUS loves us - let's show them the love of CHRIST that is within our lives - let's show them what it really means to follow after Christ! We are the living epistle to the world around us - what does your life say about JESUS? Let us daily ask ourselves this very question! The answer will show where you stand!
WORD TO THE WISE:
If you don't stand for JESUS you will fall for anything!
BECAUSE OF
CHRIST
WE STAND ON SOLID GROUND!
BUILDING ON THE WORD for 1/20/11
DO OTHERS SEE CHRIST IN YOU?
The Book Of Daniel (part 6)
DANIEL 2:47
The king answered unto Daniel and said: Of a truth it is, that your GOD is a God of gods, and a LORD of kings, and a reveler of secrets, seeing that you could reveal this secret.
Today's verse reveals a secret for all of us who follow Christ to know - if you are real in what you say believe and show those around you that you really believe -some will be persuaded more by your life then by your words - the king had been watching Daniel and what he had done and how he lived out his faith - and once Daniel began to give the true answers to the king - the king noticed why that was - Daniel's believe in God and HIM alone! Daniel would not waver on his faith and neither should way - don't worry if you faith is not accepted to those around you - they may not be where you are - but no one is beyond saving - we all have the same chance - Jesus died once for all - everyone can came to know HIM today - no one is left out - the only thing that will leave you out is your choice - so keep living your faith out loud - don't worry about what those around you are doing - just do as GOD instructs you - mind your own business and allow GOD to use you - believe it not those around us notice our lives -they see how we live and it's by our actions they will see if our God is really real to us - or if it's just words - what does your life say about your faith? Do you come across as judgmental - unloving - or cruel - if people see that in us that will cause them to run away from us and our Savior - let's love them like JESUS loves us - let's show them the love of CHRIST that is within our lives - let's show them what it really means to follow after Christ! We are the living epistle to the world around us - what does your life say about JESUS? Let us daily ask ourselves this very question! The answer will show where you stand!
WORD TO THE WISE:
If you don't stand for JESUS you will fall for anything!
BECAUSE OF
CHRIST
WE STAND ON SOLID GROUND!
BUILDING ON THE WORD for 1/20/11
DO OTHERS SEE CHRIST IN YOU?
1/20/2011
THE DAILY BLUEPRINT 1/18/11
The Book Of Daniel (part 5)
DANIEL 2:23
I thank You, and praise You, Oh You God of my Fathers, who has given me wisdom and might, and has made known to me now what we have desired of You: for You has now made know unto us the king's matter!
Today's verse makes me think of the word credit - where I work (at a local newspaper) credit is given under each photo that runs in the paper - without this credit you would have no idea who shot the photo - that's why credit is given - also when stories are written -the sources must be given in order to show who wrote what and how to know if said article is true or not - it requires credit - in today's verse Daniel is giving GOD the credit that belongs to HIM alone - no man can stand on his own - without others to help them - no one could ever have anything worth wild - I think about working with children at my church - I credit GOD for the work HE is doing in me - I just love this so much - it makes me want to help more and more - it's an addiction but it is also a ministry - it's tough to have to deal with so many kids from broken families - many have gone through some very hard things at a very young age - it's sad but even so GOD has called people out of their comfort zones and called them to help - but the credit always belongs to GOD - if we take credit for something HE has done - we take some of HIS glory away - and GOD won't allow that - not because HE is power-hungry but because HE knows how much harm we could cause if we were in control - GOD'S way remains the best way - we must daily give GOD the glory - He is the one who gave us life - our families - our friends - our possessions - without HIM life would be meaningless - maybe you have been taken credit away from God without even knowing it - I sure have in the past and it's my hope never to do that again -
Let's dare to be like Daniel and always give GOD the glory for what HE has done in us! We are simply the vessel's GOD has chosen to use - Without HIM we would be nothing!
WORD TO THE WISE:
WE CAN DO NOTHING APART FROM CHRIST
(john 15:5)
BECAUSE OF
CHRIST
GOD GETS THE GLORY!
BUILDING ON THE WORD for 1/18/11
ALWAYS BE SURE TO ADMIT YOU'RE NOT PERFECT BUT GOD IS!
The Book Of Daniel (part 5)
DANIEL 2:23
I thank You, and praise You, Oh You God of my Fathers, who has given me wisdom and might, and has made known to me now what we have desired of You: for You has now made know unto us the king's matter!
Today's verse makes me think of the word credit - where I work (at a local newspaper) credit is given under each photo that runs in the paper - without this credit you would have no idea who shot the photo - that's why credit is given - also when stories are written -the sources must be given in order to show who wrote what and how to know if said article is true or not - it requires credit - in today's verse Daniel is giving GOD the credit that belongs to HIM alone - no man can stand on his own - without others to help them - no one could ever have anything worth wild - I think about working with children at my church - I credit GOD for the work HE is doing in me - I just love this so much - it makes me want to help more and more - it's an addiction but it is also a ministry - it's tough to have to deal with so many kids from broken families - many have gone through some very hard things at a very young age - it's sad but even so GOD has called people out of their comfort zones and called them to help - but the credit always belongs to GOD - if we take credit for something HE has done - we take some of HIS glory away - and GOD won't allow that - not because HE is power-hungry but because HE knows how much harm we could cause if we were in control - GOD'S way remains the best way - we must daily give GOD the glory - He is the one who gave us life - our families - our friends - our possessions - without HIM life would be meaningless - maybe you have been taken credit away from God without even knowing it - I sure have in the past and it's my hope never to do that again -
Let's dare to be like Daniel and always give GOD the glory for what HE has done in us! We are simply the vessel's GOD has chosen to use - Without HIM we would be nothing!
WORD TO THE WISE:
WE CAN DO NOTHING APART FROM CHRIST
(john 15:5)
BECAUSE OF
CHRIST
GOD GETS THE GLORY!
BUILDING ON THE WORD for 1/18/11
ALWAYS BE SURE TO ADMIT YOU'RE NOT PERFECT BUT GOD IS!
1/17/2011
THE DAILY BLUEPRINT 1/14/11
The Book Of Daniel (part 4)
DANIEL 2:22
He reveals the deep and secret things: He knows what is in the darkness, and the light dwells with Him!
Daniel speaks the truth right here - GOD knows ALL things - nothing is hidden from HIS view - this however brings questions to our small finite human minds - if GOD knows all - why does HE not stop certain things from happen - from 911 - the Earthquake in Haiti - to the gun man opening fire in Tucson - why doe GOD not prevent these awful events from happening? In a word I don't know - wish I had something to say about knowing all the answers - or knowing when this world will end- but sadly I am just a man - I am nothing special - that is apart from GOD but in CHRIST I can do all things - GOD knows why certain things happen - HE has a plan and HE Is in control - to some this is not an answer at all - but yet it's the truth - GOD is in full control- HE never sleeps - HE never has to ask anyone about HIS world - for HE knows all things - Daniel has it right when he said that GOD even knows what's going on in the darkness -the enemy does not move without the eyes of GOD on him! The enemy of our souls can do nothing on his own - GOD must allow him to everything he does - but some people will say that -a good God won't allow bad things to happen - but GOD is better then anyone and this is HIS world not ours - we just borrow it - when Adam and Eve sinned - HE could have ended the world right then and there but HE didn't do that - why? GOD has a plan and that plan will get done in HIS time - you don't have to worry rather or not GOD will get HIS way - because in the end HE will - one issue I want to begin to talk about as we move further into the book of Daniel - and that is prophesy - many are worried and spend a lot time trying to pinpoint when Jesus will return - to me that's wasted time - it's not so important when Jesus will return - it's that He is coming back and every day we need to be ready - I am sure many will disagree with that - but that's my stance - let's worry more about being used to save the lost souls - then worrying about the exact date of Christ's return - GOD said only HE knew that day! Let's be like Daniel and give GOD the glory HE deserves - HE knows all things!
WORD TO THE WISE:
GOD KNOWS ALL SO WE DON'T HAVE TO!
BECAUSE OF
CHRIST
OUR SALVATION IS SECURE FOREVER!
BUILDING ON THE WORD for 1/14/11
GOD KNOWS IT ALL!
The Book Of Daniel (part 4)
DANIEL 2:22
He reveals the deep and secret things: He knows what is in the darkness, and the light dwells with Him!
Daniel speaks the truth right here - GOD knows ALL things - nothing is hidden from HIS view - this however brings questions to our small finite human minds - if GOD knows all - why does HE not stop certain things from happen - from 911 - the Earthquake in Haiti - to the gun man opening fire in Tucson - why doe GOD not prevent these awful events from happening? In a word I don't know - wish I had something to say about knowing all the answers - or knowing when this world will end- but sadly I am just a man - I am nothing special - that is apart from GOD but in CHRIST I can do all things - GOD knows why certain things happen - HE has a plan and HE Is in control - to some this is not an answer at all - but yet it's the truth - GOD is in full control- HE never sleeps - HE never has to ask anyone about HIS world - for HE knows all things - Daniel has it right when he said that GOD even knows what's going on in the darkness -the enemy does not move without the eyes of GOD on him! The enemy of our souls can do nothing on his own - GOD must allow him to everything he does - but some people will say that -a good God won't allow bad things to happen - but GOD is better then anyone and this is HIS world not ours - we just borrow it - when Adam and Eve sinned - HE could have ended the world right then and there but HE didn't do that - why? GOD has a plan and that plan will get done in HIS time - you don't have to worry rather or not GOD will get HIS way - because in the end HE will - one issue I want to begin to talk about as we move further into the book of Daniel - and that is prophesy - many are worried and spend a lot time trying to pinpoint when Jesus will return - to me that's wasted time - it's not so important when Jesus will return - it's that He is coming back and every day we need to be ready - I am sure many will disagree with that - but that's my stance - let's worry more about being used to save the lost souls - then worrying about the exact date of Christ's return - GOD said only HE knew that day! Let's be like Daniel and give GOD the glory HE deserves - HE knows all things!
WORD TO THE WISE:
GOD KNOWS ALL SO WE DON'T HAVE TO!
BECAUSE OF
CHRIST
OUR SALVATION IS SECURE FOREVER!
BUILDING ON THE WORD for 1/14/11
GOD KNOWS IT ALL!
1/13/2011
THE DAILY BLUEPRINT 1/13/11
The Book Of Daniel (part 3)
DANIEL 2:20-21
Daniel answered and said, Blessed be the name of GOD for ever and ever: for wisdom and might are HIS: and HE changes the seasons, HE removes kings, and HE sets up kings: HE gives wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding!
I love the way Daniel expresses his thoughts in today's passage - GOD is in charge! HE is in control - we have peace in knowing this truth - today you may not feel like GOD is in control - but that does not matter - our feelings are not always true - the truth of the matter is bad things happen in this world - even with GOD on the throne - now HE could stop any bad thing from happening if HE wanted to - HE is sovereign and in full control - if it were not so this whole universe would not exist - it would just fall apart - GOD holds it all together - Daniel knew this so he knew no matter what anyone said - his mission was to obey this GOD who is in control - Daniel knew his help came from GOD and was secure in that fact - the king could do anything he wanted to do to Daniel - but GOD would have to give the green light - nothing happens to us that GOD does not allow - sure we can make bad choices and those choices can cause us trials - but many times we could do nothing to avoid a trial - GOD knows what HE is doing - we must trust HIM anyway! God showed Daniel favor - and because of that - the king asked of Daniel what his dream meant and because Daniel was blessed by GOD - he was the only one who could really interrupt the king's dreams and when he did - he was looked up to by the king and appointed to be the king's personal dream revealer - GOD put Daniel in this place because HE knew best - what about you? Are you in a place you don't want to be - wait on the LORD - allow HIM to show you what to do - HE will if you allow HIM too! Be like Daniel - trust in the GOD who is in control!
WORD TO THE WISE:
BECAUSE GOD IS IN CONTROL - WE DON'T HAVE TO BE! :-)
BECAUSE OF
CHRIST
WE SEE GOD'S HAND!
BUILDING ON THE WORD for 1/13/11
ROMANS 8:28 is true - GOD allows things for HIS purpose and our good!
The Book Of Daniel (part 3)
DANIEL 2:20-21
Daniel answered and said, Blessed be the name of GOD for ever and ever: for wisdom and might are HIS: and HE changes the seasons, HE removes kings, and HE sets up kings: HE gives wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding!
I love the way Daniel expresses his thoughts in today's passage - GOD is in charge! HE is in control - we have peace in knowing this truth - today you may not feel like GOD is in control - but that does not matter - our feelings are not always true - the truth of the matter is bad things happen in this world - even with GOD on the throne - now HE could stop any bad thing from happening if HE wanted to - HE is sovereign and in full control - if it were not so this whole universe would not exist - it would just fall apart - GOD holds it all together - Daniel knew this so he knew no matter what anyone said - his mission was to obey this GOD who is in control - Daniel knew his help came from GOD and was secure in that fact - the king could do anything he wanted to do to Daniel - but GOD would have to give the green light - nothing happens to us that GOD does not allow - sure we can make bad choices and those choices can cause us trials - but many times we could do nothing to avoid a trial - GOD knows what HE is doing - we must trust HIM anyway! God showed Daniel favor - and because of that - the king asked of Daniel what his dream meant and because Daniel was blessed by GOD - he was the only one who could really interrupt the king's dreams and when he did - he was looked up to by the king and appointed to be the king's personal dream revealer - GOD put Daniel in this place because HE knew best - what about you? Are you in a place you don't want to be - wait on the LORD - allow HIM to show you what to do - HE will if you allow HIM too! Be like Daniel - trust in the GOD who is in control!
WORD TO THE WISE:
BECAUSE GOD IS IN CONTROL - WE DON'T HAVE TO BE! :-)
BECAUSE OF
CHRIST
WE SEE GOD'S HAND!
BUILDING ON THE WORD for 1/13/11
ROMANS 8:28 is true - GOD allows things for HIS purpose and our good!
1/12/2011
THE DAILY BLUEPRINT 1/12/11
The Book Of Daniel (part 2)
DANIEL 1:9
Now GOD had brought Daniel into favor and tender love with the prince of the eunuchs.
When you obey GOD - rich blessings will come your way - but please note - we can obey GOD and still go through many trials - because God's goal is to make us like HIS Son - Jesus!
Daniel did what GOD told him to do and found favor - just like Paul and Silas found favor with the prison guard - we don't deserve favor - but GOD gives as HE deems best- HE knows what HE is doing - for HE has always been- Daniel listened to GOD and it brought blessings to him - but soon we shall see this obedient servant of the most High God going through some of the hardest things in his life - note that it was after he found favor that the trials started - the same in our lives - often we want to know why something has happened to us - bad things happen in this sin-filled world - it's hard to comprehend just how evil we are in the flesh apart from the redemptive work of CHRIST - Daniel understood his position before GOD and because of that did as he was commanded by God - what about us - has God asked you to do something but you are resisiting Him due to fear of the unknown - God wants us to trust HIM and one way this can be seen is when we obey HIM! it's simple - just obey GOD at all times - be like Daniel - and blessing will flow your way - but again many times those blessings are not what we are working towards - what we must work towards is an intimate relationship with CHRIST - allow GOD to mold you today - into HIS idea for your life - be like Daniel - live for GOD and obey HIM always!
WORD TO THE WISE:
GOD Will never bless your sin - only your obedience!
BECAUSE OF
CHRIST
We can obey GOD!
BUILDING ON THE WORD for 1/12/11
THERE IS NO SHORT CUT IN HAVING A RELATIONSHIP WITH CHRIST
The Book Of Daniel (part 2)
DANIEL 1:9
Now GOD had brought Daniel into favor and tender love with the prince of the eunuchs.
When you obey GOD - rich blessings will come your way - but please note - we can obey GOD and still go through many trials - because God's goal is to make us like HIS Son - Jesus!
Daniel did what GOD told him to do and found favor - just like Paul and Silas found favor with the prison guard - we don't deserve favor - but GOD gives as HE deems best- HE knows what HE is doing - for HE has always been- Daniel listened to GOD and it brought blessings to him - but soon we shall see this obedient servant of the most High God going through some of the hardest things in his life - note that it was after he found favor that the trials started - the same in our lives - often we want to know why something has happened to us - bad things happen in this sin-filled world - it's hard to comprehend just how evil we are in the flesh apart from the redemptive work of CHRIST - Daniel understood his position before GOD and because of that did as he was commanded by God - what about us - has God asked you to do something but you are resisiting Him due to fear of the unknown - God wants us to trust HIM and one way this can be seen is when we obey HIM! it's simple - just obey GOD at all times - be like Daniel - and blessing will flow your way - but again many times those blessings are not what we are working towards - what we must work towards is an intimate relationship with CHRIST - allow GOD to mold you today - into HIS idea for your life - be like Daniel - live for GOD and obey HIM always!
WORD TO THE WISE:
GOD Will never bless your sin - only your obedience!
BECAUSE OF
CHRIST
We can obey GOD!
BUILDING ON THE WORD for 1/12/11
THERE IS NO SHORT CUT IN HAVING A RELATIONSHIP WITH CHRIST
1/11/2011
THE DAILY BLUEPRINT 1/11/11
The Book Of Daniel (part 1)
DANIEL 1:8
But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king's meat, not with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself.
Welcome to the book of Daniel - I feel by far this will be one of my greatest challenges in this ministry - this book is tough - but it's the truth and it's all God's word - so without further delay - here is the book of Daniel!
Alabama was hit with 12" of snow yesterday and last night - we are buried and cannot leave our homes - but it's made for a good time for families to spend some quality time together - I am just thankful to have power and to be able to send this out! GOD is good -
Daniel - the man of this book - was a man who loved GOD with all his heart - now I won't say he was a prefect men - only JESUS was perfect but Daniel took a stand for GOD - he refused to eat the meat offered up to idols - he refused to drink the wine he was offered - he took a stand for GOD, and he was willing to keep it up as long as GOD called him too - to do without things is not something the people of the 21st century like to do - but Daniel was willing to go without food - now I am not suggesting we do that - but we can give up the things of this world for GOD! Daniel would end up in jail - he would end up being put in the lions - and the king expecting death - got a surprise - I will go into that story soon -
I am not sure how long this series may take - I ask for your prayer - I want this to be a simple study - GOD is with us in this - Let's focus in on Daniel and his life - since he has my name I am honored to be named Daniel! Taking a stand for GOD is not easy but something we all must do - Daniel could have eaten the meat offered to him - but he would not have been true to himself or to his GOD! We serve the same GOD today - what in your life do you think HE is calling you to sacrifice - remember doing what HE says does not gain you salvation -that was done on the cross! JESUS paid that price - Daniel would been renamed - and would tell the king about his dreams - in a remarkable turn of events -Daniel will go from the lions den to the kings greatest servant! GOD can do that in our lives as well - just because you may be in one place now - does not mean you will stay there - the end of the story is not yet here for you - trust GOD like Daniel did!
Daniel: A man who loved GOD more then things of this world!
WORD TO THE WISE:
Be like Daniel, don't compromise your faith!
BECAUSE OF
CHRIST
WE CAN TRUST WITH EVERYTHING WE HAVE!
BUILDING ON THE WORD for 1/11/11
WHAT DOES GOD ASK YOU TO GIVE UP FOR HIM?
The Book Of Daniel (part 1)
DANIEL 1:8
But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king's meat, not with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself.
Welcome to the book of Daniel - I feel by far this will be one of my greatest challenges in this ministry - this book is tough - but it's the truth and it's all God's word - so without further delay - here is the book of Daniel!
Alabama was hit with 12" of snow yesterday and last night - we are buried and cannot leave our homes - but it's made for a good time for families to spend some quality time together - I am just thankful to have power and to be able to send this out! GOD is good -
Daniel - the man of this book - was a man who loved GOD with all his heart - now I won't say he was a prefect men - only JESUS was perfect but Daniel took a stand for GOD - he refused to eat the meat offered up to idols - he refused to drink the wine he was offered - he took a stand for GOD, and he was willing to keep it up as long as GOD called him too - to do without things is not something the people of the 21st century like to do - but Daniel was willing to go without food - now I am not suggesting we do that - but we can give up the things of this world for GOD! Daniel would end up in jail - he would end up being put in the lions - and the king expecting death - got a surprise - I will go into that story soon -
I am not sure how long this series may take - I ask for your prayer - I want this to be a simple study - GOD is with us in this - Let's focus in on Daniel and his life - since he has my name I am honored to be named Daniel! Taking a stand for GOD is not easy but something we all must do - Daniel could have eaten the meat offered to him - but he would not have been true to himself or to his GOD! We serve the same GOD today - what in your life do you think HE is calling you to sacrifice - remember doing what HE says does not gain you salvation -that was done on the cross! JESUS paid that price - Daniel would been renamed - and would tell the king about his dreams - in a remarkable turn of events -Daniel will go from the lions den to the kings greatest servant! GOD can do that in our lives as well - just because you may be in one place now - does not mean you will stay there - the end of the story is not yet here for you - trust GOD like Daniel did!
Daniel: A man who loved GOD more then things of this world!
WORD TO THE WISE:
Be like Daniel, don't compromise your faith!
BECAUSE OF
CHRIST
WE CAN TRUST WITH EVERYTHING WE HAVE!
BUILDING ON THE WORD for 1/11/11
WHAT DOES GOD ASK YOU TO GIVE UP FOR HIM?
1/10/2011
The Daily Blueprint for 12/2/10
God Made
{Psalm 139:14}
I praise YOU because YOU made me in an amazing and wonderful way! What YOU have done is wonderful!
In today's verse it's no surprise that the YOU is GOD alone! HE alone made you and me - HE alone allowed us to be alive at this point in History - He made us for just a time like this - the news has been grim for many this year - unemployment is all over the place -people losing their homes - and their health insurance - we could spend a lot of time focused on the bad news - but it's almost CHRISTmas! It's time to view a little glimpes of Heaven - JESUS came from HIS heavenly throne to live as one of us - a poor servant - without even a home or bed to lay on - our LORD was homeless! The amazing thing is GOD made us - HE could have had HIS SON born in a palace but HE chose a stable (or as some say a cave) in any case it was not the ideal place for us to pick to give birth - but GOD always knows better - HE made us - we are not some cosmic accident - we are GOD made - no matter what the governement mandated text books say - we didn't come crawing out of the sea - for if we did - why is there still sea crud in the sea? We are GOD made! Remember that next time you get angry at someone - next time you treat someone badly - what you do to them you do to God! Let's keep this in mind as we shop - lets give up our rights for others - let's see everyone as God made - God loves that drug addict that seems without hope - that homeless man - God even loves the child abuser the rapeist - yes that is hard for us to understand - but the pure reason is GOD made us - sure HE hates our sin - but never confuse that with GOD hating the sinner-
WE ARE ALL GOD MADE!
WORD TO THE WISE:
You will never met someone whom GOD did not make!
BECAUSE OF
CHRIST
we have GOD's fingerprints!
BUILDING ON THE WORD for 12/2/10
WE ARE GOD MADE - NOT MAN MADE!
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