Monday, Ordinary 24/Proper 19-- Sept 15
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Meditation
Monday, Ordinary 24, Proper 19 spotlighted faith in history. The New Testament lesson reiterated the Old Testament overview of Moses’ life and how faith impacted his life and the history of the Israelites. Moses’ mother had faith and hid him in the bulrushes. Moses had faith and fled to Midian only to return with faith to present his case before Pharaoh. Each subsequent step was a building block of faith.
When the stories were retold, they became the building blocks of the faith of others. The Psalmist began with fear and uncertainty, but as he retold the many ways that God had intervened, the stronger the sense of faith developed.
The Old Testament lesson of Joshua leading the Israelites across the Jordan River at the precise time when the Jordan reversed its flow, as it has done on several occasions after earthquakes. The result was the Hebrew people were able to cross over on dry land. The amazing coordination of timing and water flow reinforced the faith of the Children of Israel on their last leg of the journey to the Promised Land.
Faith was a big step into the unknown, but it was always based on or emerged from past experiences of one’s own life or those of the ancestors. But faith made the difference in people’s lives achieving what needed to be done.
Faith was considered one of the three most important characteristics—faith, hope and love—in I Corinthians. Studies of POWs in Vietnam revealed that people of faith survived more than others.
“Optimism [or faith] was, in fact, a stronger predictor of resilience than the level of trauma, such as type and severity of torture, a prisoner received, the study found.”
Evidence throughout history of the Jews revealed the importance of faith in how much God worked. The New Testament spoke of the lack of faith among the people of Nazareth meant that Jesus did few miracles there. Jesus often spoke of faith as being the reason good things happened—healings, recoveries, victory and salvation, etc.
The challenge for people who live with uncertainty and doubts would be to find a way to read the stories where things worked out—such as the disasters of Joseph turning around where he became the second in command to Pharaoh, or the story of Moses, where all the steps of his journey from his birth to his leading the Children of Israel to the Promised Land. Then use their experiences to create the foundation of faith in one’s own life. With each faith development, it becomes easier to accept the challenges and setbacks knowing that God will work those together for one’s good.
Thanks be to God.
All Scriptures printed below are in King James Version for copyright purposes. However, clicking on the verse locations will take you to Biblegateway.com where the text is linked to more contemporary versions.
Prayer: Almighty God, Open my eyes that I might see. Open my mind that I might understand. Open my heart that I might make your words a part of me. May the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be acceptable in your sight. Amen
Ordinary 24, Proper 19
Bible Readings
http://legacy.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm 77;Joshua 3:1-17;Hebrews 11:23-29&version=KJV;ERV;GNT;NCV;NIV (multiple versions)
Monday,, Ordinary 24, Proper 19
Psalm 77
Joshua 3:1-17
Hebrews 11:23-29
Daily Bible Verses to Memorize for Meditating
Psalm 121 King James Version (KJV)
1I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.
2 My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth.
3 He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber.
4 Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep.
5 The LORD is thy keeper: the LORD is thy shade upon thy right hand.
6 The sun shall not smite thee by day, nor the moon by night.
7 The LORD shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul.
8 The LORD shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore.
Single Bible Study chapter to study
Hebrews 11:23-29
King James Version (KJV)
23 By faith Moses, when he was born, was hid three months of his parents, because they saw he was a proper child; and they were not afraid of the king's commandment.
24 By faith Moses, when he was come to years, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter;
25 Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season;
26 Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt: for he had respect unto the recompence of the reward.
27 By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king: for he endured, as seeing him who is invisible.
28 Through faith he kept the passover, and the sprinkling of blood, lest he that destroyed the firstborn should touch them.
29 By faith they passed through the Red sea as by dry land: which the Egyptians assaying to do were drowned.
OBSERVE:
Take a moment and write three observations of the verses. What strikes you? An observation is an observable fact from the Word.
1.
2.
3.
INTERPRETATION:
What do you interpret these verses to mean for you today?
APPLY:
Today, I learned _____________________________________and apply it to my life.
Prayer of Encouragement
Almighty God, we give you praise and glory for the many ways you have worked in the lives of the saints and made great things happen from disasters. Help us to develop faith, so we can be a part of that history for others to learn how to grow their faith. In Jesus name, Amen
Conclusion
Monday,, Ordinary 24, Proper 19 showed faith at work in the lives of the Psalmist, the patriarch, Moses and Joshua. Each of them had their moments of doubts and challenges as they became the great leaders of the faith. Moses often argued with God about his being ill equipped for the task of talking with Pharaoh, but God reminded him that he would be provided with the words to say.
Many people feel they cannot witness or share their own faith with others because they don’t have much experience or the words to say, but faith means that we trust that God will work in us. Our part is to believe and trust that God will provide for us as was done in the lives of the Patriarchs.
Years ago, the evangelist, Becky Pippert, inspired me with her message, that all we needed to do to share the Word of God with others was to name drop. Just mention the word, “Jesus.” Nothing more. Nada. Zip. Just say the name, Jesus, in conversation (and not a swear word).
I took up her challenge and mentioned the name Jesus several times that week. I almost giggled at the silly ways I used to mention his name. What wasn’t silly was the response. I had several people begin asking me questions about Jesus and all I had to do was answer them…from my own experience. I didn’t have to use long Scriptures. I didn’t even bring out a Bible, but the words came to me as I answered questions. Two of the Five were profoundly interested.
I could tell they were seekers and I was used to help that process along. I didn’t have to force it. I didn’t have to be brilliant. God worked in my life to use my words to open the door for seekers. It wasn’t me. It was God at work developing my own faith. It started me on the journey to go into full-time ministry. Who knows where it could lead you. God does.
Go out and be ready for God to do mighty things in your life—for the glory of God.*
Thank you for visiting ChapLynne’s Daily Encouragement and Bible Study. God bless you.
*If you do not know the Lord as your personal Savior and you are seeking, please contact me. A genuine and simple prayer, asking God into your heart for the forgiveness of your sins will also do.
Monday, Ordinary 24, Proper 19 spotlighted faith in history. The New Testament lesson reiterated the Old Testament overview of Moses’ life and how faith impacted his life and the history of the Israelites. Moses’ mother had faith and hid him in the bulrushes. Moses had faith and fled to Midian only to return with faith to present his case before Pharaoh. Each subsequent step was a building block of faith.
When the stories were retold, they became the building blocks of the faith of others. The Psalmist began with fear and uncertainty, but as he retold the many ways that God had intervened, the stronger the sense of faith developed.
The Old Testament lesson of Joshua leading the Israelites across the Jordan River at the precise time when the Jordan reversed its flow, as it has done on several occasions after earthquakes. The result was the Hebrew people were able to cross over on dry land. The amazing coordination of timing and water flow reinforced the faith of the Children of Israel on their last leg of the journey to the Promised Land.
Faith was a big step into the unknown, but it was always based on or emerged from past experiences of one’s own life or those of the ancestors. But faith made the difference in people’s lives achieving what needed to be done.
Faith was considered one of the three most important characteristics—faith, hope and love—in I Corinthians. Studies of POWs in Vietnam revealed that people of faith survived more than others.
“Optimism [or faith] was, in fact, a stronger predictor of resilience than the level of trauma, such as type and severity of torture, a prisoner received, the study found.”
Evidence throughout history of the Jews revealed the importance of faith in how much God worked. The New Testament spoke of the lack of faith among the people of Nazareth meant that Jesus did few miracles there. Jesus often spoke of faith as being the reason good things happened—healings, recoveries, victory and salvation, etc.
The challenge for people who live with uncertainty and doubts would be to find a way to read the stories where things worked out—such as the disasters of Joseph turning around where he became the second in command to Pharaoh, or the story of Moses, where all the steps of his journey from his birth to his leading the Children of Israel to the Promised Land. Then use their experiences to create the foundation of faith in one’s own life. With each faith development, it becomes easier to accept the challenges and setbacks knowing that God will work those together for one’s good.
Thanks be to God.
All Scriptures printed below are in King James Version for copyright purposes. However, clicking on the verse locations will take you to Biblegateway.com where the text is linked to more contemporary versions.
Prayer: Almighty God, Open my eyes that I might see. Open my mind that I might understand. Open my heart that I might make your words a part of me. May the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be acceptable in your sight. Amen
Ordinary 24, Proper 19
Bible Readings
http://legacy.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm 77;Joshua 3:1-17;Hebrews 11:23-29&version=KJV;ERV;GNT;NCV;NIV (multiple versions)
Monday,, Ordinary 24, Proper 19
Psalm 77
Joshua 3:1-17
Hebrews 11:23-29
Daily Bible Verses to Memorize for Meditating
Psalm 121 King James Version (KJV)
1I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.
2 My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth.
3 He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber.
4 Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep.
5 The LORD is thy keeper: the LORD is thy shade upon thy right hand.
6 The sun shall not smite thee by day, nor the moon by night.
7 The LORD shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul.
8 The LORD shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore.
Single Bible Study chapter to study
Hebrews 11:23-29
King James Version (KJV)
23 By faith Moses, when he was born, was hid three months of his parents, because they saw he was a proper child; and they were not afraid of the king's commandment.
24 By faith Moses, when he was come to years, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter;
25 Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season;
26 Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt: for he had respect unto the recompence of the reward.
27 By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king: for he endured, as seeing him who is invisible.
28 Through faith he kept the passover, and the sprinkling of blood, lest he that destroyed the firstborn should touch them.
29 By faith they passed through the Red sea as by dry land: which the Egyptians assaying to do were drowned.
OBSERVE:
Take a moment and write three observations of the verses. What strikes you? An observation is an observable fact from the Word.
1.
2.
3.
INTERPRETATION:
What do you interpret these verses to mean for you today?
APPLY:
Today, I learned _____________________________________and apply it to my life.
Prayer of Encouragement
Almighty God, we give you praise and glory for the many ways you have worked in the lives of the saints and made great things happen from disasters. Help us to develop faith, so we can be a part of that history for others to learn how to grow their faith. In Jesus name, Amen
Conclusion
Monday,, Ordinary 24, Proper 19 showed faith at work in the lives of the Psalmist, the patriarch, Moses and Joshua. Each of them had their moments of doubts and challenges as they became the great leaders of the faith. Moses often argued with God about his being ill equipped for the task of talking with Pharaoh, but God reminded him that he would be provided with the words to say.
Many people feel they cannot witness or share their own faith with others because they don’t have much experience or the words to say, but faith means that we trust that God will work in us. Our part is to believe and trust that God will provide for us as was done in the lives of the Patriarchs.
Years ago, the evangelist, Becky Pippert, inspired me with her message, that all we needed to do to share the Word of God with others was to name drop. Just mention the word, “Jesus.” Nothing more. Nada. Zip. Just say the name, Jesus, in conversation (and not a swear word).
I took up her challenge and mentioned the name Jesus several times that week. I almost giggled at the silly ways I used to mention his name. What wasn’t silly was the response. I had several people begin asking me questions about Jesus and all I had to do was answer them…from my own experience. I didn’t have to use long Scriptures. I didn’t even bring out a Bible, but the words came to me as I answered questions. Two of the Five were profoundly interested.
I could tell they were seekers and I was used to help that process along. I didn’t have to force it. I didn’t have to be brilliant. God worked in my life to use my words to open the door for seekers. It wasn’t me. It was God at work developing my own faith. It started me on the journey to go into full-time ministry. Who knows where it could lead you. God does.
Go out and be ready for God to do mighty things in your life—for the glory of God.*
Thank you for visiting ChapLynne’s Daily Encouragement and Bible Study. God bless you.
*If you do not know the Lord as your personal Savior and you are seeking, please contact me. A genuine and simple prayer, asking God into your heart for the forgiveness of your sins will also do.
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