DEVOTIONAL THOUGHTS

1) I Kings 13:8-26 -
    We must fully obey God's Word, and not allow others deceive us with so called words of the Lord.
2) I Kings 17:1-5 & 19:1-5
    There is a time to hide, flee, protect yourself when you have received a Word from the Lord, but
    it is not good when it is a result of doubt and fear.
3) Mark 6:45-52
    There are storms in life, but God sees you in the storm, and He will come to you in the storm,
    most often in the last hour.
4) Proverbs 3:1-12 - The keys to success, healing and fulfillment.
    1. Heed wisdom, Godly teaching, and live by them.
    2. Let love and faithfulness never leave you.
    3.Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways  
    submit to him.
    4. Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and shun evil.
    5. Honor the Lord with your wealth.
    6. Do not despise the Lord’s discipline, and do not resent his rebuke.
5)  II Kings 18:4 -
     The people worship the object of their deliverance, instead of the deliverer. Sometimes God's
     methods of working becoma a stumbling block, because our focus is on the method, and in the end
     becomes an idol.
6) II Kings 3:11-12 -
    Servant hood before service (ministry), and before promotion. 
7) 2 Kings 5:11 - God does not always work as we expect as with Naaman being healed by dipping in the Jordan river.
8) 2 Kings 22:11 - Does the Word of God impact us as it did king Josiah who tore his clothes and repented.
9) I Chronicles 4:9-10 - Jabez was more honorable than his brothers. 
10) I Chronicles 15:1-3 - "David learned his lesson. There is an order to worshiping God. Good intentions is not enough. v.13
11) I Chronicles 17:16 - "Who am I, Lord God, and what is my house that you have brought me this far?"
12) II Chronicles 25:6 - I imagine that there was worship in the temple all the time. 
13) I Chronicles 29:1-9 - David led by example in his giving, and brought attention to his generosity to motivate others.
14)  2 Chronicle 15, we see Azariah calls on the people of Israel to seek the Lord. As result the people of Judah repents and king Asa brings in a great spiritual awakening and 15 years of peace. God tells them to be strong; don't be discouraged, for your work has a reward.
15) 2 Chronciles 16:1-9 - We are to depend on God and no other. God shows himself strong for those whose hearts are completely His. 
16) 2 Chronicles 16:12 - In times of illness, we are to seek the Lord's healing before the physician.
17) 2 Chronicles 17:3-6 - God establishes those who walk in His way. 
18) 2 Cronicles 17:9 - Jehoshaphat sent teachers throughout Judah, instructing them in them in the Law of God.
19) 2 Chronicles 20:37 - We are not to form alliances with unbelievers. (see also 19:1-3) 
20) 2 Chroniucles 26:5 - Uzziah was successful during the time he sought God. God made him very powerful, and prospered the nation. (vs.8)
21) 2 Chronicles 26:16 - When Uzziah became strong, he grew arrogant and it led to his own destruction.
22) 2 Chronicles 26:17 - We must stand against sin, and speak against the unholy actions of others.
23) 2 Chronicles 26:19 -  God will protect His servants, and His holy name.
24) Ezra chapter 6 - God even uses the unsaved to bless His people.
25)  Nehemiah chapter 4 - Keys to success in the midst of opposition.
       1) Call out to God.  v.4,9
       2) A willingness to keep working. v.6
       3) Encourage the people. v.14
       4) Always be on guard against attacks or things that might derail you. v.13,16-18,23
       5) Unity and mutual support.
26. Nehemiah chapter 5 - Sometimes we must stand up boldly against injustices and demand change.
27. Nehemiah 8:9-12 - How do we react to God's Word. It should move us to mourning. praise & worship.
28. Job 1:12 - The only authority Satan has over us is what God allows or when we give Satan a foothold in our lives. (Ephesians 4:27)
29. Job 1:16,19 - Satan has power over nature to use it for his purpose.
30. Job 2:3 - Job remained faithful to God when all was going wrong.
31. Job 2:10 - We are to accept whatever God allows without being bitter or resentful.
32. Job 2:13 - Sometimes the bast thing we can do for those who are suffering is just quietly be there for them.
33. Job 5:17 - Do not reject the discipline of the almighty.
34. Job 8:21 - Our pain and suffering will not last forever, God will deliver you in the end.
35. Job 9:3, 4 - God is more powerful and wise than we could ever be.
36. Job 11:7 - We can't fathom the depths of God.
37. Job 12:10 - The life of all things are in God's hands.
38. Job 13:15 - We are to never lose hope.
39. Job 16:4 - We are to put ourselves in others shoes and not be quick to judge.
40. Ps. 5:3 - When we pray, we are to expectantly wait for the answer. 
41. Ps. 16:11; 17:15 -  There is no greater pleasure and satisfaction than being in the presence of God.
42. Proverbs chapter 2 - Wisdom, knowledge and satisfaction all come from God.
      - They will guard you from:
         evil and perverse things.
         the crooked and devious.
         a forbidden woman or a woman who is immoral.
43. God created the universe so that He could lavish His love on something.
44. Satan wants us to question God's judgement and goodness. Genesis 3:1-6
45. Eve had pure motive and desire, but obtained it in the wrong way through disobedience to God and in her own wisdom and strength. Genesis 3:5-6
46. Sinners like others to accompany them in their sin. Genesis 3:6
47. When we sin, do not hide from God or suppress your guilt, but come to Him and repent.
48. Genesis 4:3-4 - Not all offerings are acceptable. 
49. In Genesis chapter 4 we have only heard about 4 people. How was Cain worried about others killing him? Also, where did he get his wife?
50. Exodus 20:20 - The fear of the Lord keeps you from sinning, but is easily lost or forgotten.
51. Exodus 21:14-17 - The penalty of death for the following things - murder, attacks parents, kidnapping, and cursing parents.
52. Exodus 22:2 - Killing someone who breaks into your house after dark is not sin.
53. Exodus 22:16 - God commanded us to marry any virgin we seduce who is not already pledged to be married to someone else, and pay the bride price.
54. Exodus 23:5 - Help those who hate you.
55. Exodus 23:12 - Every seventh day, all are to rest.
56. Exodus 23:19 - Give God your best.
57. Exodus 31:14-15 - Observe the Sabbath, it is a sign, a day of rest, and holy to the Lord. You must not work avery seventh day without exceptions. (Ex. 34:21)
58. Exodus 32:9-12 - A true leader intercedes before God on behalf of his people.
59. Exodus 34:6 - The Lord is compassionate, gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness.
60. Exodus 34:20 - No one is to go to the house of the Lord empty handed. 
61. Exodus 36:7 - The people were restrained from giving more because they had given so much.
62. Exodus 6:1-5 - The Bible teaches making restitution for stolen, damaged, or lost things
63. Leviticus 7:22-27 - Eating blood and fat were prohibited.
64. Leviticus 18:25 - Our sins can bring judgement on the land. 
65. Leviticus 18 - Various Laws
      1. Respect Father and mother.
      2. No idol worship.
      3. Make a proper sacrifice.
      4. Care for the poor.
      5. Do not steal lie or decieve.
      6. Do not mistreat your laborers.
      7. Do not mistreat the handicapped.
      8. Do not pervert justice.
      9. Do not spread slander.
      10. Do not do anything that might endanger another persons life.
      11. Do not hate or take revenge.
      12. Do not practice divintation or sorcery.
      13. Do not cut our bodies or tattoo them for the dead.
      14. Ministers are not to marry ex-prostitutes or those divorced, but virgins.
      15. Every seventh year is to be a Sabbath to the Lord.
      16. Every fifth year is 50th year is a year of Jubilee - a sabbath for the land and returning of  
       property.
66. Leviticus 25:44 - God did not condemn slavery, but stipulated whom might be slaves.
67. Leviticus chapter 26 - Blessings for those who obey God, and cursed are those who do not obey God.
68. Leviticus 27:30 - A tithe of everything belongs to the Lord.
69. Numbers 5:5-10 - When a person has wronged another in any way, he must confess his sin and make full restitution.
70. Numbers 11:17,25 We are to choose leaders under God's direction, and He will give them authority and power to lead.
71. Numbers 11:23 - The Lord's arm is not to short. 
72. Numbers 11:27 - We msut not be jealous of God's work & use of other leaders. 
73. Numbers 12:7 - Moses was faithful and had a special relationship with God.
74. Numbers 14:5-9 - Doubts bring disobedience and even rebellion.
75. Numbers 14:11 - How quickly we forget God's mighty works.
76. Numbers 14:13-19 - A true leader intercedes for those who follow them, and seek God's glory above all.
77. Numbers 14:24 - Do we have a different spirit than the world, and follow God with all our heart?
78. Numbers 14 - Truth can't be solely measured by the majority. It often stand opposed to the majority.
79. Numbers 14 - Caleb was not so much a man of great faith, as a man of faith in a great God.  
80. Numbers 15:30-31 - There is unintentional sin an intentional sin. God judges intentional sin more harshly.
81.   Numbers 16:47-48 - When God sent judgement on the people, Aaron made atonement for them and stood between the living and the dead.
82. Numbers 17:7 - Our calling is a gift from God, not merited.
83. Numbers 22:18 - We are to do exactly as the Lord commands
84. Numbers 22:38 - We are only to speak what God tells us to speak.
85. God does not lie or change is mind. Numbers 23:18, I Sam. 15:29, Mal. 3:6, James 1:17
86. Numbers 25:12 - Phineas was zealous for the honor of God.
87. Deuteronomy 1:32-33 -  The Lord carries us and guides us in the way we should go.
88. Deuteronomy 2:7 - Although God judged or disciplined the people of Israel, He never abandoned them. They were still His people. In the midst of their trial, God was with them and they lacked nothing those 40 years in the desert.
89. Deuteronomy 4:12 - Condition for obtaining the promises of God is obedience.
90. Deuteronomy 4:6 - There is wisdom in obeying God's commands, and others will see this.
91. Matthew 5:17-20 - To presume to make changes in God's la is to assume a position of authority over God.
92. Deuteronomy 5:9-10; Exodus 34:6-7 -  God punishes the children for the sin of the fathers to the 4th generation, but shows love to a thousand generations os those who love Him.
93. Deuteronomy 5:29 - When we obey God's commands, it will go well with us and our children forever.
94. Deuteronomy 6:6 - God's commands are to be on our hearts, and we are to impress them on our children's hearts. They are to be in our conversations and daily life.
95. Deuteronomy 7:7-8 - God has chosen us as His treasured possession, and delivered us from being enslaved to Satan, but not becasue of who we are.
96. Deuteronomy 8:16 - Do not let pity get in the way of what God has asked you to do.