Altar Call
Grand Sweep Daily Reading: Numbers 19, 20; Psalms 43, 44
Numbers 20:27-29 (NIV)
Moses did as the Lord commanded: They went up Mount Hor in the sight of the whole community. 28 Moses removed Aaron’s garments and put them on his son Eleazar. And Aaron died there on top of the mountain. Then Moses and Eleazar came down from the mountain 29 and when the whole community learned that Aaron had died, the entire house of Israel mourned for him thirty days.
Psalm 43:3-4 (NIV)
3 Send forth your light and your truth, let them guide me; let them bring me to your holy mountain, to the place where you dwell. 4 Then will I go to the altar of God, to God, my joy and my delight. I will praise you with the harp, O God, my God.
Good morning!
Moses and Aaron gave their entire lives in obedience to the Lord God Almighty. From their Egyptian journey to Pharaoh and the unfolding of the plagues, to the Passover of the Lord, and through the forty-year wilderness walk, these men learned to rely on the presence and power of the Lord. God expected complete and total obedience and nothing less than their utmost was accepted. It must have been an extremely disappointing moment for Moses and Aaron when the Lord punished them at the waters of Meribah. God told Moses to speak to the rock and it would give water to all who thirst. When Moses took his staff and struck the rock twice, suggesting he and Aaron would provide the water of life, God punished their disobedience in requiring their death in the desert. God refused to allow Moses, Aaron or their generation to cross over to the Promised Land. Have you ever disobeyed the Lord by trying to take credit for His perfect work in your life?
I enjoy visiting the theatre with my husband, especially during the holidays. It is a treat to observe the artistry of talented actors and actresses perform on the main stage. It takes an enormous effort to prepare and produce a quality show. The screenwriters, stage crew, lighting and sound team, costume designers, choreographers and musicians all play important parts to bringing the story alive. The conductor’s lead and his timing are essential to the success or failure of the show. At the curtain call, the cast appears one more time to take a final bow. Their hard work and efforts are applauded as people stand in obvious appreciation for the gift. When the story ends, the baton is passed. The master conductor pours a firm foundation, as the team learns to fully rely upon his direction and leadership skills. Without implementation of the big plan, their efforts will fail – the show will bomb. When the cast and crew give their full attention and obedience to the direction of the master conductor, the show comes together successfully.
The Lord chose Eleazar, Aaron’s son, to take his father’s place as spokesman and leader for the next generation of Israelites. God saw the potential and purity in Eleazar’s heart. He paid attention to his father and uncle through the years, learning from their example. Moses and Aaron submitted to the Lord’s lead, passing the baton to their son and nephew. They knew the Lord would see their people through, just as He promised. They trusted in the master conductor’s instruction, even unto death.
Do you trust God enough to obey Him when he cries out to you? Have you taken credit for the many gifts God gives you each day? Your intellect, skill sets, personal possessions and even your physical body comes from the one who made you. He has a plan and a destiny for your life. Will you allow the master conductor to lead? When He calls you to His altar, will you willingly lay your life down as a sacrifice for His glory? Come to the altar today. God is calling out your name. Can you hear Him? Will you choose to answer?
Grace and peace,
Deb Spaulding
www.songofdeborah.com
Pray for: a willing heart and obedient spirit to answer the altar call of the Lord. He planned your life with a plan and purpose that only you can fulfill. Come to His altar this weekend at church. He is waiting to meet you there.
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Friday, February 23, 2007
Standing Between the Living and the Dead
Grand Sweep Daily Reading: Numbers 16, 17, 18
Numbers 16:46-48 (NIV)
46 Then Moses said to Aaron, “Take your censer and put incense in it, along with fire from the altar, and hurry to the assembly to make atonement for them. Wrath has come out from the Lord; the plague has started. 47 So Aaron did as Moses said, and ran into the midst of the assembly. The plague had already started among the people, but Aaron offered the incense and made atonement for them. 48 He stood between the living and the dead, and the plague stopped.
Hebrews 7:25 (NIV)
25 Therefore, He is able to save completely those who come to God through Him, because He always lives to intercede for them.
Good morning!
Grumbling will get us into trouble every time! I’ve been carrying a nail with me since our Ash Wednesday worship service. Pastor Jeff suggested that we take a nail from the basket at the altar, keeping it in a place where we could see it, feel it, and think about the price that was paid for our salvation. He asked the congregation to pick that nail up and squeeze it in their hand every time they grumbled, complained, or murmured. The nail reminds us that it is our thoughts and words, motives and greed that pinned our Savior to the tree. Jesus willingly traded our sin for His righteousness. He bore it all on the cross, totally separating himself from a perfect and Holy Father, just to give us new life and relationship with God. Jesus died and rose again, conquering death once and for all. He did this for you and for me. If we truly understand the cost, how can we continue to grumble, gripe, and complain?
The Israelites were not happy campers. It wasn’t enough that the very presence of God hovered over their lives in the visual form of a cloud by day and fire by night. Ungrateful for the daily manna they received each day from the hand of heaven, the Israelites continued to distrust the faithful leadership of Moses and Aaron. Their negative and nasty attitude thrust them into open rebellion with God Almighty. Moses and Aaron spent a lot of time falling face down, begging God to forgive their ignorance and haughty, disrespectful spirit.
Oh, to have a great, high priest stand between the living and the dead, crying out for our souls in intercessory prayer! Moses instructed Aaron to take his censer, fill it with incense and fire from the altar of the Lord, and run to the assembly to make atonement for them. The Lord’s anger filled the desert as a plague began to consume humanity. Almost 15,000 people died before the Lord accepted Aaron’s prayers for atonement. Grumbling and complaining can wipe out an entire nation, separating the body through division and strife. When we take our eyes off the great high priest and begin to banter with God, disaster is sure to strike. Do you really think you have a better game plan than the Lord? Have you ever experienced the cause and effect when the redeemed ones choose to take their eyes off the main thing and insist on doing things their own way?
When you find that sin and separation is far too heavy to bear, turn around and take a long, hard look at the Great High Priest who intercedes for you. Jesus Christ died to set you free! He offers you everlasting life, relationship with the Father, and a peace that surpasses all human understanding. His life can light your way. Squeeze the nail in your hand today, and ask the Lord to forgive your sin and help you trust Him all the more. Let Jesus Christ tame your tongue, control your thoughts, and lead you home.
Grace and peace,
Deb Spaulding
www.songofdeborah.com
Pray for: the Great High Priest, who is holy, blameless, pure, and set apart from sin, to redeem your body, mind and soul today. Won’t you invite Jesus Christ to come and live inside your heart and be the Lord of your life?
____________________________
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Grand Sweep Daily Reading: Numbers 16, 17, 18
Numbers 16:46-48 (NIV)
46 Then Moses said to Aaron, “Take your censer and put incense in it, along with fire from the altar, and hurry to the assembly to make atonement for them. Wrath has come out from the Lord; the plague has started. 47 So Aaron did as Moses said, and ran into the midst of the assembly. The plague had already started among the people, but Aaron offered the incense and made atonement for them. 48 He stood between the living and the dead, and the plague stopped.
Hebrews 7:25 (NIV)
25 Therefore, He is able to save completely those who come to God through Him, because He always lives to intercede for them.
Good morning!
Grumbling will get us into trouble every time! I’ve been carrying a nail with me since our Ash Wednesday worship service. Pastor Jeff suggested that we take a nail from the basket at the altar, keeping it in a place where we could see it, feel it, and think about the price that was paid for our salvation. He asked the congregation to pick that nail up and squeeze it in their hand every time they grumbled, complained, or murmured. The nail reminds us that it is our thoughts and words, motives and greed that pinned our Savior to the tree. Jesus willingly traded our sin for His righteousness. He bore it all on the cross, totally separating himself from a perfect and Holy Father, just to give us new life and relationship with God. Jesus died and rose again, conquering death once and for all. He did this for you and for me. If we truly understand the cost, how can we continue to grumble, gripe, and complain?
The Israelites were not happy campers. It wasn’t enough that the very presence of God hovered over their lives in the visual form of a cloud by day and fire by night. Ungrateful for the daily manna they received each day from the hand of heaven, the Israelites continued to distrust the faithful leadership of Moses and Aaron. Their negative and nasty attitude thrust them into open rebellion with God Almighty. Moses and Aaron spent a lot of time falling face down, begging God to forgive their ignorance and haughty, disrespectful spirit.
Oh, to have a great, high priest stand between the living and the dead, crying out for our souls in intercessory prayer! Moses instructed Aaron to take his censer, fill it with incense and fire from the altar of the Lord, and run to the assembly to make atonement for them. The Lord’s anger filled the desert as a plague began to consume humanity. Almost 15,000 people died before the Lord accepted Aaron’s prayers for atonement. Grumbling and complaining can wipe out an entire nation, separating the body through division and strife. When we take our eyes off the great high priest and begin to banter with God, disaster is sure to strike. Do you really think you have a better game plan than the Lord? Have you ever experienced the cause and effect when the redeemed ones choose to take their eyes off the main thing and insist on doing things their own way?
When you find that sin and separation is far too heavy to bear, turn around and take a long, hard look at the Great High Priest who intercedes for you. Jesus Christ died to set you free! He offers you everlasting life, relationship with the Father, and a peace that surpasses all human understanding. His life can light your way. Squeeze the nail in your hand today, and ask the Lord to forgive your sin and help you trust Him all the more. Let Jesus Christ tame your tongue, control your thoughts, and lead you home.
Grace and peace,
Deb Spaulding
www.songofdeborah.com
Pray for: the Great High Priest, who is holy, blameless, pure, and set apart from sin, to redeem your body, mind and soul today. Won’t you invite Jesus Christ to come and live inside your heart and be the Lord of your life?
____________________________
© Copyright 2007, Deb Spaulding
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Thursday, February 22, 2007
Sabbath-Breaker 1:9 - Do you copy?
Grand Sweep Daily Reading: Numbers 13, 14, 15
Numbers 15:32-36 (NIV)
32 While the Israelites were in the desert, a man was found gathering wood on the Sabbath day. 33 Those who found him gathering wood brought him to Moses and Aaron and the whole assembly, 34 and they kept him in custody, because it was not clear what should be done to him. 35 Then the Lord said to Moses, “The man must die. The whole assembly must stone him outside the camp.” 36 So the assembly took him outside the camp and stoned him to death, as the Lord commanded Moses.
Good morning!
Have you ever broken a law, bent a rule, or tiptoed around a tradition? There is something in our human nature that leads all of us to be little rebels now and then. Sunday morning worship was a challenge when our children were young. For many years, my husband led worship services at two different churches every Sunday morning, and he did his best to split his time equally between both congregations. Sunday school overlapped with one early morning worship, and I wanted our children to have an opportunity to attend Sunday school. There were many weeks when I didn’t get to attend one church because of Sunday school. In some respects, it was a good choice, especially for our young children; yet, I found it to be a difficult decision. I loved the people in both congregations and knew if I missed seeing them on Sunday, I might not get to visit with them for at least another week, maybe even longer. Life experience taught me that not everyone enjoys an early morning rush, and my children were no exception to this. Getting three Spaulding babies out of bed, fed and dressed, hair combed, teeth brushed, presentable and happy at 6am made getting to early worship an even greater dilemma. I think our family may have been direct descendants of our Israelites because we certainly seemed to have the corner on grumbling! Some of those blessed car rides to early morning worship permanently scarred my ear drums. When I close my eyes, I can still hear the unhappy bickering coming from the back seat of our station wagon. What a way to begin a worship experience!
Do you ever skip out of worship? I know many people who work in service professions find that their jobs require they be at work on Sunday morning. Personally, I am thankful we have churches in our community who celebrate worship services throughout the week, and even on Saturday. We need to take advantage of every opportunity to spend time together in the presence of God – it is essential to our daily walk. When we miss the corporate worship experience, regardless of our reason, our lives become imbalanced.
The man gathering wood on the Sabbath may have been hungry and needed a fire to cook food. Maybe he was cold. Maybe he was too busy to set aside the day to worship and praise the Lord. God instructed the people to stone this man to death outside the city gates for his obvious disobedience to God’s command. I’ve personally never been stoned for missing Sabbath worship, but I know how heavy my heart feels when I choose to put other things ahead of God. Sabbath worship has become the focal point of my life. I yearn to be in worship with Him. So much so, that I am drawn not only to weekend worship, but I find it is not enough to go once a week. I need Him every hour of every day. Making time to pray and praise Him every day is a joy and a gift that I cannot adequately describe. Have you ever sacrificed time during the week to worship the Lord? The precious moments fill my days with wonder and my nights with peace. Living worship is living joy. I long to worship my Lord not only on Sunday, but each and every day. If I miss this time, the rhythm of my life becomes bumpy. My happy attitude disappears. I find fault and become critical of the ones I love. I take my eyes off the prize for even a moment, and life just isn’t the same. Separation from God is a choice that can bring about a fatal error.
Fellowship with our Christian brothers and sisters, spending time praising Jesus, praying together as the body of Christ, attending Bible study, and receiving solid, foundational teaching is our life breath. It is our food. It gives us the energy to get out there and share His love with others. We need this time together. During the next forty days of Lent, will you make Sabbath worship a priority?
Grace and peace,
Deb Spaulding
www.songofdeborah.com
Pray for: the desire to spend time in worship each week. Make the Lord your number one priority. If you make time for Him, the Lord God Almighty will change the direction of your life. I’ll see you at church!
____________________________
© Copyright 2007, Deb Spaulding
All rights reserved
Articles may not be printed in any “for profit” publication without further permission by the author. Articles may be freely distributed via e-mail, reprinted in church bulletins or in other non-profit publications without further permission. Please keep this copyright and Web Site information intact with copied articles. Articles are sent originally to subscribers only. You may have received a forwarded or reprinted copy.
Grand Sweep Daily Reading: Numbers 13, 14, 15
Numbers 15:32-36 (NIV)
32 While the Israelites were in the desert, a man was found gathering wood on the Sabbath day. 33 Those who found him gathering wood brought him to Moses and Aaron and the whole assembly, 34 and they kept him in custody, because it was not clear what should be done to him. 35 Then the Lord said to Moses, “The man must die. The whole assembly must stone him outside the camp.” 36 So the assembly took him outside the camp and stoned him to death, as the Lord commanded Moses.
Good morning!
Have you ever broken a law, bent a rule, or tiptoed around a tradition? There is something in our human nature that leads all of us to be little rebels now and then. Sunday morning worship was a challenge when our children were young. For many years, my husband led worship services at two different churches every Sunday morning, and he did his best to split his time equally between both congregations. Sunday school overlapped with one early morning worship, and I wanted our children to have an opportunity to attend Sunday school. There were many weeks when I didn’t get to attend one church because of Sunday school. In some respects, it was a good choice, especially for our young children; yet, I found it to be a difficult decision. I loved the people in both congregations and knew if I missed seeing them on Sunday, I might not get to visit with them for at least another week, maybe even longer. Life experience taught me that not everyone enjoys an early morning rush, and my children were no exception to this. Getting three Spaulding babies out of bed, fed and dressed, hair combed, teeth brushed, presentable and happy at 6am made getting to early worship an even greater dilemma. I think our family may have been direct descendants of our Israelites because we certainly seemed to have the corner on grumbling! Some of those blessed car rides to early morning worship permanently scarred my ear drums. When I close my eyes, I can still hear the unhappy bickering coming from the back seat of our station wagon. What a way to begin a worship experience!
Do you ever skip out of worship? I know many people who work in service professions find that their jobs require they be at work on Sunday morning. Personally, I am thankful we have churches in our community who celebrate worship services throughout the week, and even on Saturday. We need to take advantage of every opportunity to spend time together in the presence of God – it is essential to our daily walk. When we miss the corporate worship experience, regardless of our reason, our lives become imbalanced.
The man gathering wood on the Sabbath may have been hungry and needed a fire to cook food. Maybe he was cold. Maybe he was too busy to set aside the day to worship and praise the Lord. God instructed the people to stone this man to death outside the city gates for his obvious disobedience to God’s command. I’ve personally never been stoned for missing Sabbath worship, but I know how heavy my heart feels when I choose to put other things ahead of God. Sabbath worship has become the focal point of my life. I yearn to be in worship with Him. So much so, that I am drawn not only to weekend worship, but I find it is not enough to go once a week. I need Him every hour of every day. Making time to pray and praise Him every day is a joy and a gift that I cannot adequately describe. Have you ever sacrificed time during the week to worship the Lord? The precious moments fill my days with wonder and my nights with peace. Living worship is living joy. I long to worship my Lord not only on Sunday, but each and every day. If I miss this time, the rhythm of my life becomes bumpy. My happy attitude disappears. I find fault and become critical of the ones I love. I take my eyes off the prize for even a moment, and life just isn’t the same. Separation from God is a choice that can bring about a fatal error.
Fellowship with our Christian brothers and sisters, spending time praising Jesus, praying together as the body of Christ, attending Bible study, and receiving solid, foundational teaching is our life breath. It is our food. It gives us the energy to get out there and share His love with others. We need this time together. During the next forty days of Lent, will you make Sabbath worship a priority?
Grace and peace,
Deb Spaulding
www.songofdeborah.com
Pray for: the desire to spend time in worship each week. Make the Lord your number one priority. If you make time for Him, the Lord God Almighty will change the direction of your life. I’ll see you at church!
____________________________
© Copyright 2007, Deb Spaulding
All rights reserved
Articles may not be printed in any “for profit” publication without further permission by the author. Articles may be freely distributed via e-mail, reprinted in church bulletins or in other non-profit publications without further permission. Please keep this copyright and Web Site information intact with copied articles. Articles are sent originally to subscribers only. You may have received a forwarded or reprinted copy.
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
The short arm of the Lord
Grand Sweep Daily Reading: Numbers 11, 12; Psalms 41, 42
Numbers 11:23 (NIV)
23 The Lord answered Moses, “Is the Lord’s arm too short? You will now see whether or not what I say will come true for you.”
Numbers 12:6-8 (NIV)
“When a prophet of the Lord is among you, I reveal Myself to him in visions. I speak to him in dreams. But this is not true of My servant Moses; he is faithful in all my house. With him I speak face to face, clearly and not in riddles; he sees the form of the Lord. Why then, were you not afraid to speak against my servant Moses?”
Psalm 42:7 (NIV)
7 Deep calls to deep in the roar of your waterfalls; all your waves and breakers have swept over me.
Good morning!
During worship at Faith Church last Sunday, Pastor Jeff challenged the congregation to participate in a Lenten fast. The fast will last the entire forty-day period of Lent. This is not a fast of food or water. Pastor asked us to fast our words – the ones that lead to grumbling, griping and complaining! How long can you go without oozing negativity, spitting up some cynical or belligerent chorus in a well-timed moment? Is the substance of who we really are revealed through the thoughts of our minds and the words pouring out from our lips?
The Israelites had become Complaining Pros. Check out the road sign at the entrance to their campground: “Dissatisfied with your life? Tired of eating Manna? Call 1-800-G-R-U-M-B-L-E. We’ll help you discover the sharper side of dissatisfaction. Be the best complainer you can be. Call 1-800-G-R-U-M-B-L-E. We are there to take your complaints!
Within seventy-two hours of their miraculous delivery out of Egypt, team Israel began to complain. Scripture reveals that they not only rose up in distrust against their cruise director and his family, the Israelites shook their self-righteous fist at the Lord God Almighty. It wasn’t enough to taste manna from heaven, or be satisfied with the gift of life and the promise of a new land. They had been freed from the bondage of slavery, and the presence of Almighty God dwelled within their camp. Still, God’s chosen ones rose up in anger. From their mouths poured vile, malicious words. In one large chorus the people proclaimed their lack of trust, not only in Moses, but to the God who saves them.
One critical word can cut us to the quick. Our tongues become lethal weapons when we lash out in anger and discontent. Is our dissatisfaction a result of the incompetence of our Creator or the people He has placed in our path to guide and direct us? Could it be that our unhappiness runs deeper than our circumstances? Are we heartbroken and disgusted with our inability to let go of the controls and choose to trust the Lord completely?
The fast begins right here, right now. Take the pastor’s challenge. Examine the words that spew from your mouth. Think about why the words flow out so easily. Is there a motive behind your madness? Is there a deep-seated hurt that needs His healing touch? Can we trust our God enough to see that His arm is long enough to save, redeem, and raise us?
Will you choose to trust the Lord completely during the next forty-days of your life?
Grace and peace,
Deb Spaulding
www.songofdeborah.com
Pray for: God to take control of your words, thoughts, and negative mannerisms. May you find new life and a wellspring of joy rising up and washing over you, as you begin to go deep with the Lord. Will you take the Pastor’s challenge? Will you lay down your discontent at the foot of the cross and leave it there?
____________________________
© Copyright 2007, Deb Spaulding
All rights reserved
Articles may not be printed in any “for profit” publication without further permission by the author. Articles may be freely distributed via e-mail, reprinted in church bulletins or in other non-profit publications without further permission. Please keep this copyright and Web Site information intact with copied articles. Articles are sent originally to subscribers only. You may have received a forwarded or reprinted copy.
Grand Sweep Daily Reading: Numbers 11, 12; Psalms 41, 42
Numbers 11:23 (NIV)
23 The Lord answered Moses, “Is the Lord’s arm too short? You will now see whether or not what I say will come true for you.”
Numbers 12:6-8 (NIV)
“When a prophet of the Lord is among you, I reveal Myself to him in visions. I speak to him in dreams. But this is not true of My servant Moses; he is faithful in all my house. With him I speak face to face, clearly and not in riddles; he sees the form of the Lord. Why then, were you not afraid to speak against my servant Moses?”
Psalm 42:7 (NIV)
7 Deep calls to deep in the roar of your waterfalls; all your waves and breakers have swept over me.
Good morning!
During worship at Faith Church last Sunday, Pastor Jeff challenged the congregation to participate in a Lenten fast. The fast will last the entire forty-day period of Lent. This is not a fast of food or water. Pastor asked us to fast our words – the ones that lead to grumbling, griping and complaining! How long can you go without oozing negativity, spitting up some cynical or belligerent chorus in a well-timed moment? Is the substance of who we really are revealed through the thoughts of our minds and the words pouring out from our lips?
The Israelites had become Complaining Pros. Check out the road sign at the entrance to their campground: “Dissatisfied with your life? Tired of eating Manna? Call 1-800-G-R-U-M-B-L-E. We’ll help you discover the sharper side of dissatisfaction. Be the best complainer you can be. Call 1-800-G-R-U-M-B-L-E. We are there to take your complaints!
Within seventy-two hours of their miraculous delivery out of Egypt, team Israel began to complain. Scripture reveals that they not only rose up in distrust against their cruise director and his family, the Israelites shook their self-righteous fist at the Lord God Almighty. It wasn’t enough to taste manna from heaven, or be satisfied with the gift of life and the promise of a new land. They had been freed from the bondage of slavery, and the presence of Almighty God dwelled within their camp. Still, God’s chosen ones rose up in anger. From their mouths poured vile, malicious words. In one large chorus the people proclaimed their lack of trust, not only in Moses, but to the God who saves them.
One critical word can cut us to the quick. Our tongues become lethal weapons when we lash out in anger and discontent. Is our dissatisfaction a result of the incompetence of our Creator or the people He has placed in our path to guide and direct us? Could it be that our unhappiness runs deeper than our circumstances? Are we heartbroken and disgusted with our inability to let go of the controls and choose to trust the Lord completely?
The fast begins right here, right now. Take the pastor’s challenge. Examine the words that spew from your mouth. Think about why the words flow out so easily. Is there a motive behind your madness? Is there a deep-seated hurt that needs His healing touch? Can we trust our God enough to see that His arm is long enough to save, redeem, and raise us?
Will you choose to trust the Lord completely during the next forty-days of your life?
Grace and peace,
Deb Spaulding
www.songofdeborah.com
Pray for: God to take control of your words, thoughts, and negative mannerisms. May you find new life and a wellspring of joy rising up and washing over you, as you begin to go deep with the Lord. Will you take the Pastor’s challenge? Will you lay down your discontent at the foot of the cross and leave it there?
____________________________
© Copyright 2007, Deb Spaulding
All rights reserved
Articles may not be printed in any “for profit” publication without further permission by the author. Articles may be freely distributed via e-mail, reprinted in church bulletins or in other non-profit publications without further permission. Please keep this copyright and Web Site information intact with copied articles. Articles are sent originally to subscribers only. You may have received a forwarded or reprinted copy.
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
The Golden Trumpets of Prayer
Grand Sweep Daily Reading: Numbers 9, 10; Psalm 40
Numbers 10:8-10 (NIV)
8 “The sons of Aaron, the priests, are to blow the trumpets. This is to be a lasting ordinance for you and the generations to come. 9 When you go into battle in your own land against an enemy who is oppressing you, sound a blast on the trumpets. Then you will be remembered by the Lord your God and rescued from your enemies. 10 Also at your times of rejoicing – your appointed feasts and New Moon festivals – you are to sound the trumpets over your burnt offerings and fellowship offerings, and they will be a memorial for you before your God. I am the Lord your God.”
Psalm 40:1-3; 16
1 I waited patiently for the Lord; He turned to me and heard my cry, 2 He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; He set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. 3 He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear and put their trust in the Lord. 16 But may all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you; may those who love your salvation always say, “The Lord be exalted!”
Good morning!
I never learned how to play the trumpet when I took instrumental music in school. It takes a lot of pucker power to help shape and affect the sound quality of each note played. A good trumpeter possesses the ability to control his breathing while maintaining the chain of melody in a musical line. The sound of a trumpet is distinct and unique. Its tone can enlist a call to arms; urgency is emulated within its razor-sharp sound. The Lord instructed His priests to play the trumpets within the Israelite camp. They were to play when they went into battle against an oppressive enemy. The trumpet blast is a reminder that God is in control and through His powerful hand, they will be delivered. When the people heard the blast of the trumpet, they knew the Lord was at work for them. Their hopes and dreams rose with the peal of the trumpet call sounding throughout their encampment. Trumpets were used to celebrate life’s blessings, as an offering of thanksgiving for the bounty of His forgiveness and ongoing, intimate relationship with His people. Trumpets were employed as a tribute to remembrance in death, resurrection, and deliverance. We listen for the trumpet call even today, as we seek God out through our prayers and petitions.
When we pray, we raise our spiritual trumpets to heaven, asking God through the power of Jesus Christ to take authority and rule in every circumstance, situation, or need. We cry out to Him in urgent tones, trusting in His providence and ability to answer every plea for help. We place our faith in His care, relinquishing personal desires to His will in each circumstance. We stand on His promise to answer us, knowing His ultimate plan will prevail. We trust His perfect timing, relinquishing our personal timelines and long-range plans. Our prayers are powerful and effective when we give the Lord full reign to be the Lord of our lives. As we trust God to be God and seek His will for our world, His answers come. Hearts are changed. People are saved. Healing occurs. Do you believe that Jehovah-Jireh, our provider and redeemer, is big enough to answer your prayers?
Throughout scripture, we see what happens when people pray and trust in the Lord. When we yield ourselves to the One who has the power to effect change, we hand over the reigns to Him. We open our hearts and minds to the realm of possibility that He gives through His Son, Jesus Christ. There is no problem too hard for our Lord to handle. When we trust that He knows our needs before we even ask, we can run to Him, believe in His Word, and place our urgent petitions into His hands.
How many prayers will you pray today? Will you offer up the lives of your family and friends to God in prayer? Will you ask Him to heal someone who is suffering? Will you trust Him to save your lost loved one? Are you willing to lay down personal goals, timelines, and future plans and give God full reign over the direction of your life? Will you learn to play the trumpet He has given you? Do you believe in the power of breakthrough prayer?
Grace and peace,
Deb Spaulding
www.songofdeborah.com
Pray for: the ability to trust God completely as you lay your prayers and petitions before Him today. In the name of Jesus Christ, we have the power to pray effective prayers and we can witness the results of His Almighty hand. He not only hears us when we play our trumpets; our God answers!
____________________________
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Grand Sweep Daily Reading: Numbers 9, 10; Psalm 40
Numbers 10:8-10 (NIV)
8 “The sons of Aaron, the priests, are to blow the trumpets. This is to be a lasting ordinance for you and the generations to come. 9 When you go into battle in your own land against an enemy who is oppressing you, sound a blast on the trumpets. Then you will be remembered by the Lord your God and rescued from your enemies. 10 Also at your times of rejoicing – your appointed feasts and New Moon festivals – you are to sound the trumpets over your burnt offerings and fellowship offerings, and they will be a memorial for you before your God. I am the Lord your God.”
Psalm 40:1-3; 16
1 I waited patiently for the Lord; He turned to me and heard my cry, 2 He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; He set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. 3 He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear and put their trust in the Lord. 16 But may all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you; may those who love your salvation always say, “The Lord be exalted!”
Good morning!
I never learned how to play the trumpet when I took instrumental music in school. It takes a lot of pucker power to help shape and affect the sound quality of each note played. A good trumpeter possesses the ability to control his breathing while maintaining the chain of melody in a musical line. The sound of a trumpet is distinct and unique. Its tone can enlist a call to arms; urgency is emulated within its razor-sharp sound. The Lord instructed His priests to play the trumpets within the Israelite camp. They were to play when they went into battle against an oppressive enemy. The trumpet blast is a reminder that God is in control and through His powerful hand, they will be delivered. When the people heard the blast of the trumpet, they knew the Lord was at work for them. Their hopes and dreams rose with the peal of the trumpet call sounding throughout their encampment. Trumpets were used to celebrate life’s blessings, as an offering of thanksgiving for the bounty of His forgiveness and ongoing, intimate relationship with His people. Trumpets were employed as a tribute to remembrance in death, resurrection, and deliverance. We listen for the trumpet call even today, as we seek God out through our prayers and petitions.
When we pray, we raise our spiritual trumpets to heaven, asking God through the power of Jesus Christ to take authority and rule in every circumstance, situation, or need. We cry out to Him in urgent tones, trusting in His providence and ability to answer every plea for help. We place our faith in His care, relinquishing personal desires to His will in each circumstance. We stand on His promise to answer us, knowing His ultimate plan will prevail. We trust His perfect timing, relinquishing our personal timelines and long-range plans. Our prayers are powerful and effective when we give the Lord full reign to be the Lord of our lives. As we trust God to be God and seek His will for our world, His answers come. Hearts are changed. People are saved. Healing occurs. Do you believe that Jehovah-Jireh, our provider and redeemer, is big enough to answer your prayers?
Throughout scripture, we see what happens when people pray and trust in the Lord. When we yield ourselves to the One who has the power to effect change, we hand over the reigns to Him. We open our hearts and minds to the realm of possibility that He gives through His Son, Jesus Christ. There is no problem too hard for our Lord to handle. When we trust that He knows our needs before we even ask, we can run to Him, believe in His Word, and place our urgent petitions into His hands.
How many prayers will you pray today? Will you offer up the lives of your family and friends to God in prayer? Will you ask Him to heal someone who is suffering? Will you trust Him to save your lost loved one? Are you willing to lay down personal goals, timelines, and future plans and give God full reign over the direction of your life? Will you learn to play the trumpet He has given you? Do you believe in the power of breakthrough prayer?
Grace and peace,
Deb Spaulding
www.songofdeborah.com
Pray for: the ability to trust God completely as you lay your prayers and petitions before Him today. In the name of Jesus Christ, we have the power to pray effective prayers and we can witness the results of His Almighty hand. He not only hears us when we play our trumpets; our God answers!
____________________________
© Copyright 2007, Deb Spaulding
All rights reserved
Articles may not be printed in any “for profit” publication without further permission by the author. Articles may be freely distributed via e-mail, reprinted in church bulletins or in other non-profit publications without further permission. Please keep this copyright and Web Site information intact with copied articles. Articles are sent originally to subscribers only. You may have received a forwarded or reprinted copy.
Monday, February 19, 2007
The voice of the Lord
Grand Sweep Daily Reading: Numbers 7, 8; Psalm 39
Numbers 7:89 (NIV)
89 When Moses entered the Tent of Meeting to speak with the Lord, he heard the voice speaking to him from between the two cherubim above the atonement cover on the ark of the Testimony. And he spoke with Him.
Psalm 39:3-4 (NIV)
3 My heart grew hot within me, and as I meditated, the fire burned; then I spoke with my tongue:
4 “Show me, O Lord, my life’s end and the number of my days; let me know how fleeting is my life.”
Isaiah 6:8 (NIV)
8 Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!”
Good morning!
Try to imagine what it may have been like when Moses conversed with the Lord God Almighty. Moses had many audible conversations with the Lord. He first heard God’s voice crying out through a burning bush that would not be consumed. Conversations continued upon the mountain top, where Moses worshipped the Lord on holy ground. He received the very Word of the Lord written on tablets of stone by God’s hand. In the tent of meeting, Moses listened to God’s voice crying out between two cherubim above the atonement cover on the ark of the testimony. Through clear, audible tones, Moses experienced God in ways we may never fully understand. The Lord was a visible and audible presence to Moses and His beloved children wandering in the desert.
How do we hear God’s voice? Is it His still, small voice that sings in the wind, whipping through the treetops late at night? Can we hear Him in the crackle of a campfire, or in the rushing water of a clear mountain stream? Maybe the voice of God is revealed through the sweet sound of a newborn baby nursing at his mother’s breast for the very first time. Is God’s voice revealed in the tender melody of a little child singing the words, Jesus Loves Me, this I know? Have you heard the voice of God calling you? Can you hear Him crying out in the night?
A portrait of a pastor hangs in my husband's office at church. He is leading a worship service and is preaching the Gospel message with great fervor. He holds an open scripture in one hand; his other hand is outstretched toward heaven. The look on this pastor’s face radiates a holy glow that only comes from a deep and abiding love for God. Behind him, one can see the silhouettes of the apostles and prophets, who spoke the Word of the Lord before him. Standing directly behind him is the Lord Jesus Christ himself, offering prayers of intercession while laying His holy hand upon the pastor’s shoulder. It is Christ who whispers into the pastor’s ear. The anointing of the Holy Spirit is a true mystery; it is a gift from God. For those who yearn to listen with their spirit, they can hear the voice of the Lord speak through their pastor as they preach. When you sat in church this weekend, did you hear the audible Word of the Lord speaking directly to you? Could you see the holy glow radiating from your pastor’s face? Was the presence of the Lord powerful and effective? Could you reach out and touch Him with your hand?
Whenever I open my Bible to study, I can hear the voice of God speaking through His holy Word. The message leaps off the page and begins to transform my heart as I feed from its truth. When I listen to my Sunday school teachers who devote time and attention each week in exploring and unpacking the scripture for my benefit, I am grateful to experience the living Word of God through them. I can hear Him speak. I see Jesus in the eyes of my Faith family. They dearly love Him, know Him, and strive to live for Him each and every day. Through their life’s example, I am challenged to study and learn more.
My favorite moments with the Lord are spent when I simply sit in His presence and wait for Him. Spending time in prayer and meditation draws me into His loving arms. Sometimes my heart races with pure joy, knowing that He is near. There is an unspeakable comfort and peace; I experience rest in Him; and there is an everlasting, abiding love. In the silence as I wait for Him, Jesus whispers to my heart. Where there are no words, I can hear Him speak. Have you ever felt God speak to your spirit? Do you know the joy of His amazing love?
In the busyness of each day, take some time to listen for the voice of the Lord. He is all around you, ever present, waiting to reveal Himself to the ones who earnestly cry out for mercy and grace. We can experience the voice of the Lord through the people whom God has placed in our path. Listen to His Word as it is proclaimed from the pulpit of your sanctuary. Hear Him shake the rafters of your soul through the Scripture leaping from the pages you read each day. Wait for Him in the stillness of the night, as you pray and seek His face. If you draw near to the Lord, He will draw near to you.
Grace and peace,
Deb Spaulding
www.songofdeborah.com
Pray for: ears to hear, eyes to see, and a willing heart to answer when God speaks. Are you willing to answer the Lord when he speaks to you? Will you hear Him when he calls your name?
____________________________
© Copyright 2007, Deb Spaulding
All rights reserved
Articles may not be printed in any “for profit” publication without further permission by the author. Articles may be freely distributed via e-mail, reprinted in church bulletins or in other non-profit publications without further permission. Please keep this copyright and Web Site information intact with copied articles. Articles are sent originally to subscribers only. You may have received a forwarded or reprinted copy.
Grand Sweep Daily Reading: Numbers 7, 8; Psalm 39
Numbers 7:89 (NIV)
89 When Moses entered the Tent of Meeting to speak with the Lord, he heard the voice speaking to him from between the two cherubim above the atonement cover on the ark of the Testimony. And he spoke with Him.
Psalm 39:3-4 (NIV)
3 My heart grew hot within me, and as I meditated, the fire burned; then I spoke with my tongue:
4 “Show me, O Lord, my life’s end and the number of my days; let me know how fleeting is my life.”
Isaiah 6:8 (NIV)
8 Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!”
Good morning!
Try to imagine what it may have been like when Moses conversed with the Lord God Almighty. Moses had many audible conversations with the Lord. He first heard God’s voice crying out through a burning bush that would not be consumed. Conversations continued upon the mountain top, where Moses worshipped the Lord on holy ground. He received the very Word of the Lord written on tablets of stone by God’s hand. In the tent of meeting, Moses listened to God’s voice crying out between two cherubim above the atonement cover on the ark of the testimony. Through clear, audible tones, Moses experienced God in ways we may never fully understand. The Lord was a visible and audible presence to Moses and His beloved children wandering in the desert.
How do we hear God’s voice? Is it His still, small voice that sings in the wind, whipping through the treetops late at night? Can we hear Him in the crackle of a campfire, or in the rushing water of a clear mountain stream? Maybe the voice of God is revealed through the sweet sound of a newborn baby nursing at his mother’s breast for the very first time. Is God’s voice revealed in the tender melody of a little child singing the words, Jesus Loves Me, this I know? Have you heard the voice of God calling you? Can you hear Him crying out in the night?
A portrait of a pastor hangs in my husband's office at church. He is leading a worship service and is preaching the Gospel message with great fervor. He holds an open scripture in one hand; his other hand is outstretched toward heaven. The look on this pastor’s face radiates a holy glow that only comes from a deep and abiding love for God. Behind him, one can see the silhouettes of the apostles and prophets, who spoke the Word of the Lord before him. Standing directly behind him is the Lord Jesus Christ himself, offering prayers of intercession while laying His holy hand upon the pastor’s shoulder. It is Christ who whispers into the pastor’s ear. The anointing of the Holy Spirit is a true mystery; it is a gift from God. For those who yearn to listen with their spirit, they can hear the voice of the Lord speak through their pastor as they preach. When you sat in church this weekend, did you hear the audible Word of the Lord speaking directly to you? Could you see the holy glow radiating from your pastor’s face? Was the presence of the Lord powerful and effective? Could you reach out and touch Him with your hand?
Whenever I open my Bible to study, I can hear the voice of God speaking through His holy Word. The message leaps off the page and begins to transform my heart as I feed from its truth. When I listen to my Sunday school teachers who devote time and attention each week in exploring and unpacking the scripture for my benefit, I am grateful to experience the living Word of God through them. I can hear Him speak. I see Jesus in the eyes of my Faith family. They dearly love Him, know Him, and strive to live for Him each and every day. Through their life’s example, I am challenged to study and learn more.
My favorite moments with the Lord are spent when I simply sit in His presence and wait for Him. Spending time in prayer and meditation draws me into His loving arms. Sometimes my heart races with pure joy, knowing that He is near. There is an unspeakable comfort and peace; I experience rest in Him; and there is an everlasting, abiding love. In the silence as I wait for Him, Jesus whispers to my heart. Where there are no words, I can hear Him speak. Have you ever felt God speak to your spirit? Do you know the joy of His amazing love?
In the busyness of each day, take some time to listen for the voice of the Lord. He is all around you, ever present, waiting to reveal Himself to the ones who earnestly cry out for mercy and grace. We can experience the voice of the Lord through the people whom God has placed in our path. Listen to His Word as it is proclaimed from the pulpit of your sanctuary. Hear Him shake the rafters of your soul through the Scripture leaping from the pages you read each day. Wait for Him in the stillness of the night, as you pray and seek His face. If you draw near to the Lord, He will draw near to you.
Grace and peace,
Deb Spaulding
www.songofdeborah.com
Pray for: ears to hear, eyes to see, and a willing heart to answer when God speaks. Are you willing to answer the Lord when he speaks to you? Will you hear Him when he calls your name?
____________________________
© Copyright 2007, Deb Spaulding
All rights reserved
Articles may not be printed in any “for profit” publication without further permission by the author. Articles may be freely distributed via e-mail, reprinted in church bulletins or in other non-profit publications without further permission. Please keep this copyright and Web Site information intact with copied articles. Articles are sent originally to subscribers only. You may have received a forwarded or reprinted copy.
Sunday, February 18, 2007
Robbing God
Grand Sweep Daily Reading: Numbers 4, 5, 6
Numbers 6:21 (NIV)
21 This is the law of the Nazarite who vows his offering to the Lord in accordance with his separation, in addition to whatever else he can afford. He must fulfill the vow he has made, according to the law of the Nazarite.
Malachi 3:8-9 (NIV)
8 “Will a man rob God? Yet you rob me.” But you ask, ‘How do we rob you?’ “In tithes and offerings. 9 You are under a curse – the whole nation of you – because you are robbing me.”
Acts 5:3-4 (NIV)
3 Then Peter said, “Ananias, how is it that Satan has so filled your heart that you have lied to the Holy Spirit and have kept for yourself some of the money you received for the land? 4 Didn’t it belong to you before it was sold? And after it was sold, wasn’t the money at your disposal? What made you think of doing such a thing? You have not lied to men but to God.”
Good morning!
How much can you afford to give the Lord? An even greater question may be: How much can you afford not to give Him? As we read through the books of law and study the instructions God gave Moses to His people, we begin to realize the significance He places on our daily offerings. It is obvious that the Lord loves His children with a passion. He desires to extend His presence and blessing upon all those who choose to love and obey Him. Yet, there can be no lasting relationship or bond between God and man without their daily commitment, total devotion, and willingness to obey in every circumstance. From where I sit, that is a pretty tall order.
Do you ever cheat God intentionally? Some people believe if they give the Lord an hour of their time on Saturday or Sunday, they have fulfilled God’s required Sabbath expectation. Do you find the need to worship more of a weekly habit, an obligation to meet, or has it become a lifeline to your body, mind and spirit? Should the time we spend in worship ever really end?
There are some people who would much rather write a check to the church than offer their time to benefit the needs of others. While there is no doubt that monies are desperately needed to help fund projects that will make a lasting difference, sometimes we find it much easier to give a little more money, and a little less of ourselves. We believe our obligations have been fulfilled. Is it really enough? How much time does God realistically expect from you and me?
In my own walk with the Lord, I find that He sees right through me. Not only does God know the true desires of my heart, He sees my motivation or lack thereof. For me, it is not enough to give an hour, a seed offering, a thirty-second prayer, or even an occasional assist to someone who needs a helping hand. I don’t know that I’ll ever be able to give back enough to express the thankfulness I feel to the One who has saves and breathes new life into my heart every morning. The gift of forgiveness and relationship with Him is the most precious thing I have ever received. So why would I choose to cheat Him? Why would anyone choose to intentionally rob the Lord?
If I were to try and make a laundry list of every single time I didn’t give my all, I would be typing for all eternity. We defend our motives, justify our thoughts, and raise up our good deeds for all to see and applaud. We think we’re fooling those around us – we may even succeed at deceiving each other and maybe even ourselves. We will NEVER be able to fool the Lord. He reads us like an open book.
God knows I’m far from perfect. I miss the mark every day in every way. His grace and mercy is all I can possibly hope for. The righteousness of Jesus Christ is what I need. He took my every mistake, every intentional act of deceit, and hung naked on a Roman cross of torture and shame just so I could be free from sin and death. He purchased my soul on Calvary’s tree. Will my meager offering ever be enough? Is there anything I would purposely withhold from the One who gives me life?
Grace and peace,
Deb Spaulding
www.songofdeborah.com
Pray for: understanding. You have been bought with a heavy price. What will you offer the Lord today? Will you give Him your all?
____________________________
© Copyright 2007, Deb Spaulding
All rights reserved
Articles may not be printed in any “for profit” publication without further permission by the author. Articles may be freely distributed via e-mail, reprinted in church bulletins or in other non-profit publications without further permission. Please keep this copyright and Web Site information intact with copied articles. Articles are sent originally to subscribers only. You may have received a forwarded or reprinted copy.
Grand Sweep Daily Reading: Numbers 4, 5, 6
Numbers 6:21 (NIV)
21 This is the law of the Nazarite who vows his offering to the Lord in accordance with his separation, in addition to whatever else he can afford. He must fulfill the vow he has made, according to the law of the Nazarite.
Malachi 3:8-9 (NIV)
8 “Will a man rob God? Yet you rob me.” But you ask, ‘How do we rob you?’ “In tithes and offerings. 9 You are under a curse – the whole nation of you – because you are robbing me.”
Acts 5:3-4 (NIV)
3 Then Peter said, “Ananias, how is it that Satan has so filled your heart that you have lied to the Holy Spirit and have kept for yourself some of the money you received for the land? 4 Didn’t it belong to you before it was sold? And after it was sold, wasn’t the money at your disposal? What made you think of doing such a thing? You have not lied to men but to God.”
Good morning!
How much can you afford to give the Lord? An even greater question may be: How much can you afford not to give Him? As we read through the books of law and study the instructions God gave Moses to His people, we begin to realize the significance He places on our daily offerings. It is obvious that the Lord loves His children with a passion. He desires to extend His presence and blessing upon all those who choose to love and obey Him. Yet, there can be no lasting relationship or bond between God and man without their daily commitment, total devotion, and willingness to obey in every circumstance. From where I sit, that is a pretty tall order.
Do you ever cheat God intentionally? Some people believe if they give the Lord an hour of their time on Saturday or Sunday, they have fulfilled God’s required Sabbath expectation. Do you find the need to worship more of a weekly habit, an obligation to meet, or has it become a lifeline to your body, mind and spirit? Should the time we spend in worship ever really end?
There are some people who would much rather write a check to the church than offer their time to benefit the needs of others. While there is no doubt that monies are desperately needed to help fund projects that will make a lasting difference, sometimes we find it much easier to give a little more money, and a little less of ourselves. We believe our obligations have been fulfilled. Is it really enough? How much time does God realistically expect from you and me?
In my own walk with the Lord, I find that He sees right through me. Not only does God know the true desires of my heart, He sees my motivation or lack thereof. For me, it is not enough to give an hour, a seed offering, a thirty-second prayer, or even an occasional assist to someone who needs a helping hand. I don’t know that I’ll ever be able to give back enough to express the thankfulness I feel to the One who has saves and breathes new life into my heart every morning. The gift of forgiveness and relationship with Him is the most precious thing I have ever received. So why would I choose to cheat Him? Why would anyone choose to intentionally rob the Lord?
If I were to try and make a laundry list of every single time I didn’t give my all, I would be typing for all eternity. We defend our motives, justify our thoughts, and raise up our good deeds for all to see and applaud. We think we’re fooling those around us – we may even succeed at deceiving each other and maybe even ourselves. We will NEVER be able to fool the Lord. He reads us like an open book.
God knows I’m far from perfect. I miss the mark every day in every way. His grace and mercy is all I can possibly hope for. The righteousness of Jesus Christ is what I need. He took my every mistake, every intentional act of deceit, and hung naked on a Roman cross of torture and shame just so I could be free from sin and death. He purchased my soul on Calvary’s tree. Will my meager offering ever be enough? Is there anything I would purposely withhold from the One who gives me life?
Grace and peace,
Deb Spaulding
www.songofdeborah.com
Pray for: understanding. You have been bought with a heavy price. What will you offer the Lord today? Will you give Him your all?
____________________________
© Copyright 2007, Deb Spaulding
All rights reserved
Articles may not be printed in any “for profit” publication without further permission by the author. Articles may be freely distributed via e-mail, reprinted in church bulletins or in other non-profit publications without further permission. Please keep this copyright and Web Site information intact with copied articles. Articles are sent originally to subscribers only. You may have received a forwarded or reprinted copy.
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