“O LORD my God, I cried unto Thee, and Thou hast healed me." (KJV)
STRONGS HEBREW/GREEK ORIGINS
“O LORD (Yehovah: GOD, JEHOVAH) my God ('elohiym: judge, great, mighty, exceeding, the true God), I cried (shava`: cried out aloud, shouted - for help) unto Thee, and Thou hast healed me (rapha' or raphah: physician, cure, repaired, heal, make healthful; literal).”
SUMMARY
O Lord of everything, my personal and mighty God, I cried out loud to You for help and You have healed me, for You are the Great Physician!
MEDITATION
I'm often amazed at how prevalent sickness and disease really is. Everywhere you look people are afflicted with everything from cancer to addiction. Imagine for just a moment what this world would look like if sickness and disease didn't exist. Would it not be completely different than the world that we know? No cancer, no heart disease, no mental issues, not even the flu... everyday life would be drastically different. For me, this is yet another area where my responsibility to cry out unto God and say, "On earth as it is in heaven!" is clear. It is a sinful and fallen world that has enabled such detrimental afflictions to thrive. We must declare healing and deliverance in the name of Jesus, The Christ. Would you join with me in doing so today?
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Psalm 5:3
“In the morning, O LORD, You will hear my voice; In the morning I will order my prayer to You and eagerly watch.” (NASB)
STRONGS HEBREW/GREEK ORIGINS
“In the morning, O LORD, You will hear my voice; In the morning I will order (`arak: array, prepare, direct) my prayer to You and eagerly watch (tsaphah:, watchman, behold, look, look up, look well, keep watch, observe).”
SUMMARY
In the morning O LORD, You will hear my voice; in the morning I will prepare and direct my prayer to You and eagerly keep watch.
MEDITATION
Recently, I checked our local weather forecast and discovered that many inches of rain were expected over the course of the upcoming forty-eight hours. Because I knew of this, I made a few preparations in advance of the rain’s arrival. Likewise, in the spiritual, we can be given an “update” as to what is to come and plan accordingly. Today, seek to hear what the Spirit is saying about what is to come. This is one of the ways that we watch and by watching, we will be ready for whatever the upcoming days bring.
STRONGS HEBREW/GREEK ORIGINS
“In the morning, O LORD, You will hear my voice; In the morning I will order (`arak: array, prepare, direct) my prayer to You and eagerly watch (tsaphah:, watchman, behold, look, look up, look well, keep watch, observe).”
SUMMARY
In the morning O LORD, You will hear my voice; in the morning I will prepare and direct my prayer to You and eagerly keep watch.
MEDITATION
Recently, I checked our local weather forecast and discovered that many inches of rain were expected over the course of the upcoming forty-eight hours. Because I knew of this, I made a few preparations in advance of the rain’s arrival. Likewise, in the spiritual, we can be given an “update” as to what is to come and plan accordingly. Today, seek to hear what the Spirit is saying about what is to come. This is one of the ways that we watch and by watching, we will be ready for whatever the upcoming days bring.
Monday, January 5, 2009
Matthew 19:30
"But many who are first will be last; and the last, first." (NASB)
STRONGS HEBREW/GREEK ORIGINS
"But many who are first (protos: first in time, place, rank, influence, honor) will be last (eschatos: lowest, uttermost, last state, latter end, last in time or in place and temporal succession; last in rank and grade of worth); and the last, first."
SUMMARY
Many who hold high influential places of honor will be brought to be the lowest and those who are already laid low will be exalted to the highest place.
MEDITATION
You don't have to look very far to see an example of someone fighting their way to the top. Reality TV shows depict people literally doing whatever they can to defeat their rivals - financial news speaks of takeovers and deceit - corporate ladders demand you be first - even within the church, positional status seems to elevate ones importance. My friends, we need to be a people of the Word. Today, willingly take the lower, less desirable role. Serve and walk in humility. May we be found living for a Kingdom where earthly status and reputation mean nothing in comparison to our eternal honor.
STRONGS HEBREW/GREEK ORIGINS
"But many who are first (protos: first in time, place, rank, influence, honor) will be last (eschatos: lowest, uttermost, last state, latter end, last in time or in place and temporal succession; last in rank and grade of worth); and the last, first."
SUMMARY
Many who hold high influential places of honor will be brought to be the lowest and those who are already laid low will be exalted to the highest place.
MEDITATION
You don't have to look very far to see an example of someone fighting their way to the top. Reality TV shows depict people literally doing whatever they can to defeat their rivals - financial news speaks of takeovers and deceit - corporate ladders demand you be first - even within the church, positional status seems to elevate ones importance. My friends, we need to be a people of the Word. Today, willingly take the lower, less desirable role. Serve and walk in humility. May we be found living for a Kingdom where earthly status and reputation mean nothing in comparison to our eternal honor.
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Mark 7:8
“Neglecting the commandment of God, you hold to the tradition of men.” (NASB)
STRONGS HEBREW/GREEK ORIGINS
“Neglecting (aphiemi: leave, forsake, let alone, depart, abandon, leave destitute) the commandment (entole: precept, order, command, charge) of God, you hold to the tradition (paradosis: ordinance, instruction, teaching) of men.”
SUMMARY
Forsaking and abandoning the commands of God, you hold on to the instructions and teachings of men.
MEDITATION
Welcome to modern day, positional Christianity. The opinions of men, the preferences of congregations - much as become all about our wants and needs above the LORD’s. May it not be so! Today, as an equal part of the Body under the Headship of Christ, hold tightly to the commands of God alone. No teaching, no program, no service should ever take the place of living a life completely devoted to the LORD and His laws.
STRONGS HEBREW/GREEK ORIGINS
“Neglecting (aphiemi: leave, forsake, let alone, depart, abandon, leave destitute) the commandment (entole: precept, order, command, charge) of God, you hold to the tradition (paradosis: ordinance, instruction, teaching) of men.”
SUMMARY
Forsaking and abandoning the commands of God, you hold on to the instructions and teachings of men.
MEDITATION
Welcome to modern day, positional Christianity. The opinions of men, the preferences of congregations - much as become all about our wants and needs above the LORD’s. May it not be so! Today, as an equal part of the Body under the Headship of Christ, hold tightly to the commands of God alone. No teaching, no program, no service should ever take the place of living a life completely devoted to the LORD and His laws.
Saturday, January 3, 2009
Psalm 66:2
“Sing the glory of His name; make His praise glorious.” (NASB)
STRONGS HEBREW/GREEK ORIGINS
“Sing the glory (kabowd: honor, splendor, reputation) of His name; make (suwm: set up, appoint, give, ordain, establish) His praise (tehillah: adoration, thanksgiving, renown, glory, fame) glorious.”
SUMMARY
Sing the honor, glory and splendor of His name; establish His renown and fame as glorious!
MEDITATION
As an avid sports fan, I am often amazed at people’s over-the-top antics at sporting events. Arms raised, voices bellowing loud, fearless praise of their team - all while proudly sporting their teams colors. There is never any question who they’re cheering on. This always causes me to step back and parallel my praise for the LORD. Is it also as obvious who I am praising? Does my life display my thanksgiving and adoration of the Father? Do I fearlessly offer glorious praises to Him? Imagine a world where Believers really worshipped the LORD as He deserves – in all occasions! The power within this level of praise would surely outweigh the roar of a football stadium! Today, may we, His people, truly praise the LORD!
STRONGS HEBREW/GREEK ORIGINS
“Sing the glory (kabowd: honor, splendor, reputation) of His name; make (suwm: set up, appoint, give, ordain, establish) His praise (tehillah: adoration, thanksgiving, renown, glory, fame) glorious.”
SUMMARY
Sing the honor, glory and splendor of His name; establish His renown and fame as glorious!
MEDITATION
As an avid sports fan, I am often amazed at people’s over-the-top antics at sporting events. Arms raised, voices bellowing loud, fearless praise of their team - all while proudly sporting their teams colors. There is never any question who they’re cheering on. This always causes me to step back and parallel my praise for the LORD. Is it also as obvious who I am praising? Does my life display my thanksgiving and adoration of the Father? Do I fearlessly offer glorious praises to Him? Imagine a world where Believers really worshipped the LORD as He deserves – in all occasions! The power within this level of praise would surely outweigh the roar of a football stadium! Today, may we, His people, truly praise the LORD!
Friday, January 2, 2009
Proverbs 11:28
“He who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will flourish like the green leaf.” (NASB)
STRONGS HEBREW/GREEK ORIGINS
“He who trusts (batach: confidence, security) in his riches will fall (naphal: fail, fall down, cast down, fall away, lie down), but the righteous (tsaddiyq: just, lawful) will flourish (parach: bud, blossom, grow, break forth, spring up) like the green leaf.”
SUMMARY
He who places his security in his riches will fall down, but the lawful and just will spring up and flourish like the green leaf.
MEDITATION
What a message that this generation needs to hear! Lawlessness abounds everywhere you look – and I’m not talking about the world either, I’m talking about the Church! Those who claim to be in the Body of Christ can no longer place their hope and trust in the riches of buildings, possessions and earthly wealth. The Word does not reference “Good Christians”, but again and again, law-keeping righteous ones are the ones that please the LORD and flourish. Today, make every effort to be deemed righteous. Live a life that honors the laws that God set in place – it will be what deems you as one who will endure to the end.
STRONGS HEBREW/GREEK ORIGINS
“He who trusts (batach: confidence, security) in his riches will fall (naphal: fail, fall down, cast down, fall away, lie down), but the righteous (tsaddiyq: just, lawful) will flourish (parach: bud, blossom, grow, break forth, spring up) like the green leaf.”
SUMMARY
He who places his security in his riches will fall down, but the lawful and just will spring up and flourish like the green leaf.
MEDITATION
What a message that this generation needs to hear! Lawlessness abounds everywhere you look – and I’m not talking about the world either, I’m talking about the Church! Those who claim to be in the Body of Christ can no longer place their hope and trust in the riches of buildings, possessions and earthly wealth. The Word does not reference “Good Christians”, but again and again, law-keeping righteous ones are the ones that please the LORD and flourish. Today, make every effort to be deemed righteous. Live a life that honors the laws that God set in place – it will be what deems you as one who will endure to the end.
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Galatians 5:16
"But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not carry out the desire of the flesh." (NASB)
STRONGS HEBREW/GREEK ORIGINS
"But I say, walk (peripateo: go, walk about, be occupied) by the Spirit, and you will not carry out (teleo: finish, fulfill, accomplish, pay, perform, execute, complete) the desire (epithumia: lust, craving, longing - for what is forbidden) of the flesh (sarx: carnally minded, the body; natural or physical origin)."
SUMMARY
I say to you, go forth and be occupied by the Spirit and you will not fulfill the longings and cravings of your natural man.
MEDITATION
How do you live for the LORD as a new year has now arrived? You walk by the Spirit. How do you deny your flesh and live as Christ? you walk by the Spirit. How do you begin a year that is rooted in the eternal Kingdom purposes of God? Walk by the Spirit. Happy 2009!
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