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2012 Day 108 – Acts 5

17 Tuesday Apr 2012

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I have a very simple thought today (well, at least more than usual) about Ananias and Sapphira. Their sin was not about stinginess or holding back what is already God’s. It was their choice whether they should give the money to God, but they chose to lie about it. We do the exact same thing when we make ourselves look greater than we are by giving a little and acting as though we’ve given half our possessions. When I give my tithe it may seem like a big number, but the reality is it is only 10% of a very large number. God is not impressed with the actual number, He is impressed with the obedience; let’s not forget that!

2012 Day 107 – Acts 4

16 Monday Apr 2012

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Verse 11 is interesting, He is “ ‘the stone you builders rejected, which has become the capstone.’ The notes in my Bible says that the capstone unites the two sides of an arch and holds it together. Peter is talking about how the Jews had rejected Jesus, thus making Him the capstone that united us all in the church. Without Jesus there would be no church because it would not be able to stand on its own without everything He did to fulfill His purpose here on earth.

2012 Day 106 – Acts 3

15 Sunday Apr 2012

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It is sometimes easy to take God’s provision and act as if we had done it ourselves. When Peter and John took part in the healing of the crippled beggar, they were very clear as to where the power of healing had come from; verse 6, Then Peter said, “Silver or gold I do not have, but what I have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.” Even after the fact, when they were in the temple, Peter and John made it clear that the power was not their own but from the “God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob”. They wanted to make sure everyone was clear who the glory belonged to. This is the perfect example of how we should be about everything we have and do. Without the power and blessings of God we can do nothing. It is by His grace and mercy that we are blessed.

2012 Day 105 – Act 2

14 Saturday Apr 2012

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So we finally reach Pentecost and who is there to explain it all? That’s right, Peter, the same guy who denied Jesus three times when Jesus was being persecuted, tried, and found punishable by crucifixion. God’s grace is amazing! Reading verses 40-41 40 With many other words he warned them; and he pleaded with them, “Save yourselves from this corrupt generation.” 41 Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day. Even with all the baggage Peter carried God allowed him to deliver the word that brought 3,000 people to the saving knowledge of grace. No matter what you or I have done wrong in our lives, God has given us the ability to not only be saved, but also to be used to have great impact on His kingdom!

2012 Day 104 – Acts 1

13 Friday Apr 2012

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We are finally in Acts; the foundational actions of the apostles that formed our faith. Everything that the Christian “church” would become has it’s origins here. The key verse in this first chapter is found in verse 8, “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” After Jesus is taken up into heaven, the baptism of the Holy Spirit would bring the helper and leader they all needed. As for me, I don’t know what I would do if it weren’t for the Holy Spirit. I know with the Holy Spirit I have all I need to guide me, love me, and provide for me in everything I do.

2012 Day 103 – Proverbs 9

12 Thursday Apr 2012

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Verses 8 and 9 stood out to me today, 8 Do not rebuke a mocker or he will hate you; rebuke a wise man and he will love you. 9 Instruct a wise man and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man and he will add to his learning. Simply put, I want to be the type of man who can receive instruction and teaching from others. I never want to be the man who feels like he can’t be taught by others. You are never too old to learn something new. And you certainly are never to old to make a mistake and need correction. None of us are perfect and through the Holy Spirit we can all help lead and instruct one another.

2012 Day 102 – Proverbs 8

11 Wednesday Apr 2012

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Verse 11 stood out to me today, for wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire can compare with her. There is nothing more precious than wisdom that comes from God. There are many things we may desire, but without wisdom and the knowledge of what to do with our desires, it will lack value. We must seek God’s wisdom to fully appreciate and use the gifts He has given us.

2012 Day 101 – Proverbs 7

10 Tuesday Apr 2012

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In this chapter, Solomon really hammers a warning against the adulteress. And while I know he is probably speaking literally, this warning is also applicable for anything that takes our attention away from our relationship with God. Verses 22 and 23 paint a clear picture of what happens when we allow ourselves to lose focus; 22 All at once he followed her like an ox going to the slaughter, like a deer stepping into a noose 23 till an arrow pierces his liver, like a bird darting into a snare, little knowing it will cost him his life. This is a scary description of what happens when we allow ourselves to be led away from our relationship with God and into the path of destruction. It is very much like a marriage, where the more we focus on our spouse, the less we have time to focus on anyone else. The same applies to God; if we are consistently focused on Him, we won’t have time to focus on the things that lead us away from Him.

2012 Day 100 – Proverbs 6

09 Monday Apr 2012

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Today is our 100th day of the year! Thank you to everyone who has stuck with the process and have joined us in our reading this year.

Today’s reading in Proverbs 6 has some great words of wisdom. My favorite passage is in verses 9-11, How long will you lie there, you sluggard? When will you get up from your sleep? A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest— and poverty will come on you like a bandit and scarcity like an armed man. This passage applies to so much of our lives in regard to staying focused on the the task at hand. We can not afford to lose sight of what is important; whether it is our spiritual, physical, or emotional lives. All it takes is a moment of weakness to bring it all crashing down.

2012 Day 99 – Proverbs 5

08 Sunday Apr 2012

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Harsh words today about adultery. I could focus on all the negatives, but instead I want to look at verses 18 and 19, May your fountain be blessed, and may you rejoice in the wife of your youth. A loving doe, a graceful deer— may her breasts satisfy you always, may you ever be captivated by her love. These are beautiful words that totally make me think of my wife Nancy. There is no one I love more on this earth than her and I love her more every day of my life. I pray that God lets me focus on her and pursue her more each day!