“Can you discover the depths of God? Can you discover the limits of the Almighty?” (NASB)
STRONGS HEBREW/GREEK ORIGINS
“Can you discover (cheqer: search, find out, investigate) the depths of God? Can you discover the limits (takliyth: end, perfection) of the Almighty?”
SUMMARY
Can you investigate and discover the depths of God? Can you search out the limits of the Almighty?
MEDITATION
While we can spend our entire lives searching out the great vastness of God, the reality is, one cannot completely know the depths of One Who has no end. As we draw near to Him and, in return, He to us, we will grow more and more acquainted with His ways and attributes, but we’ll never know Him fully until we meet Him face to face. Today, seek intimacy with your Father. Get to know Him better today – be willing to move deeper into your knowledge of all that He is.
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Psalm 145:18
“The LORD is near to all who call upon Him, to all who call upon Him in truth.” (NASB)
STRONGS HEBREW/GREEK ORIGINS
“The LORD is near (qarowb: nigh, at hand, neighbor, next, kin; personal relationship) to all who call (qara': utter a loud sound, to call unto, cry for help, to summon, invite) upon Him, to all who call upon Him in truth ('emeth: right, faithfully, assuredly, faithful, firmness, faithfulness, truth, sureness, reliability, stability, continuance, reliableness) .”
SUMMARY
You'll have a close, personal relationship with the Lord when you faithfully and assuredly cry out to Him for help.
MEDITATION
What is truth? When you look at its biblical definition one must undoubtedly arrive at the conclusion that it is God who is the possesser and giver of perfect truth. Today, walk in His truth - get to know it. When one realizes that he can't hide anything from God anyway and deceit has no leg to stand on before Him, he sees that he can draw close to God. Cry out to Him today, we are all in great need of a healthy dose of Godly truth.
STRONGS HEBREW/GREEK ORIGINS
“The LORD is near (qarowb: nigh, at hand, neighbor, next, kin; personal relationship) to all who call (qara': utter a loud sound, to call unto, cry for help, to summon, invite) upon Him, to all who call upon Him in truth ('emeth: right, faithfully, assuredly, faithful, firmness, faithfulness, truth, sureness, reliability, stability, continuance, reliableness) .”
SUMMARY
You'll have a close, personal relationship with the Lord when you faithfully and assuredly cry out to Him for help.
MEDITATION
What is truth? When you look at its biblical definition one must undoubtedly arrive at the conclusion that it is God who is the possesser and giver of perfect truth. Today, walk in His truth - get to know it. When one realizes that he can't hide anything from God anyway and deceit has no leg to stand on before Him, he sees that he can draw close to God. Cry out to Him today, we are all in great need of a healthy dose of Godly truth.
Monday, December 29, 2008
Colossians 3:2
“Set your mind on the things above, not on the things that are on earth.” (NASB)
STRONGS HEBREW/GREEK ORIGINS
“Set your mind (phroneo: think, regard, affections, to seek, to strive for) on the things above (ano: high, upwards, above, of heaven), not on the things that are on earth (ge: land, ground, world, earthly).”
SUMMARY
Think on and set your affections toward things of heaven, not on worldly things of the earth.
MEDITATION
Today, strive to see everything with a heavenly mindset. Set aside your personal interests and opinions and only view all that comes your way via the Spirit. Often the surface issue is much different than the heart of the matter that is easily seen. How does one become unmoved and unswayed by his ever changing surroundings? He sets his mind and affections on the things that are above that cannot be shaken.
STRONGS HEBREW/GREEK ORIGINS
“Set your mind (phroneo: think, regard, affections, to seek, to strive for) on the things above (ano: high, upwards, above, of heaven), not on the things that are on earth (ge: land, ground, world, earthly).”
SUMMARY
Think on and set your affections toward things of heaven, not on worldly things of the earth.
MEDITATION
Today, strive to see everything with a heavenly mindset. Set aside your personal interests and opinions and only view all that comes your way via the Spirit. Often the surface issue is much different than the heart of the matter that is easily seen. How does one become unmoved and unswayed by his ever changing surroundings? He sets his mind and affections on the things that are above that cannot be shaken.
Sunday, December 28, 2008
Ezekiel 14:6
“Therefore say to the house of Israel, 'Thus says the Lord GOD, Repent and turn away from your idols and turn your faces away from all your abominations.'” (NASB)
STRONGS HEBREW/GREEK ORIGINS
“Therefore say to the house of Israel, 'Thus says the Lord GOD, Repent (shuwb: turn, turn back, turn away, restore, render, recompense; to show a turning away) and turn away ("shuwb" again) from your idols and turn your faces (paniym: before, presence, sight, countenance) away from all your abominations (tow`ebah: abominable things, disgusting things, abomination, unclean, mixed, wickedness) .'”
SUMMARY
Tell My people that I say to them, "Turn away from all that you put before Me and turn your gaze away from all of your wicked and disgusting practices."
MEDITATION
It doesn't take anything more than reading a few minutes of news to see that abominations and idols abound in this age. But this morning I reiterate to you what the LORD spoke to Ezekiel, "Turn away from your idols and abominations, people of God!" It is time for those who profess with their mouths to know the LORD to begin to live accordingly. Today, will you live the Word? Will you keep the laws of the LORD?
STRONGS HEBREW/GREEK ORIGINS
“Therefore say to the house of Israel, 'Thus says the Lord GOD, Repent (shuwb: turn, turn back, turn away, restore, render, recompense; to show a turning away) and turn away ("shuwb" again) from your idols and turn your faces (paniym: before, presence, sight, countenance) away from all your abominations (tow`ebah: abominable things, disgusting things, abomination, unclean, mixed, wickedness) .'”
SUMMARY
Tell My people that I say to them, "Turn away from all that you put before Me and turn your gaze away from all of your wicked and disgusting practices."
MEDITATION
It doesn't take anything more than reading a few minutes of news to see that abominations and idols abound in this age. But this morning I reiterate to you what the LORD spoke to Ezekiel, "Turn away from your idols and abominations, people of God!" It is time for those who profess with their mouths to know the LORD to begin to live accordingly. Today, will you live the Word? Will you keep the laws of the LORD?
Saturday, December 27, 2008
Proverbs 4:25
“Let your eyes look directly ahead and let your gaze be fixed straight in front of you.” (NASB)
STRONGS HEBREW/GREEK ORIGINS
“Let your eyes (`ayin: sight, mental qualities, mental and spiritual faculties, spring, fountain) look (nabat: behold, consider, regard, see, respect, pay attention to) directly ahead and let your gaze be fixed straight in front of (yashar: direct, right, well, fitted, upright, level, upright, just, lawful, smooth, straightforward) you.”
SUMMARY
Let your mental and spiritual eyes stay fixed straight ahead - focused on the direct way in front of you.
MEDITATION
The trouble is, there's always plenty of things fighting for our attention. Family obligations, work, finances, health issues - the list could go on and on. That is what makes this verse so applicable. Keeping your gaze fixed on the things of the LORD will often eliminate alot of trials and distractions. So today, look up to the One who holds your every step in the palm of His mighty hand. He will make your steps sure!
STRONGS HEBREW/GREEK ORIGINS
“Let your eyes (`ayin: sight, mental qualities, mental and spiritual faculties, spring, fountain) look (nabat: behold, consider, regard, see, respect, pay attention to) directly ahead and let your gaze be fixed straight in front of (yashar: direct, right, well, fitted, upright, level, upright, just, lawful, smooth, straightforward) you.”
SUMMARY
Let your mental and spiritual eyes stay fixed straight ahead - focused on the direct way in front of you.
MEDITATION
The trouble is, there's always plenty of things fighting for our attention. Family obligations, work, finances, health issues - the list could go on and on. That is what makes this verse so applicable. Keeping your gaze fixed on the things of the LORD will often eliminate alot of trials and distractions. So today, look up to the One who holds your every step in the palm of His mighty hand. He will make your steps sure!
Friday, December 26, 2008
Matthew 11:28
“Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy-laden, and I will give you rest.” (KJV)
STRONGS HEBREW/GREEK ORIGINS
“Come to Me, all you who labor (kopiao: toil, grow weary, tired, exhausted – as with toil or burdens or grief) and are heavy-laden (phortizo: burdened upon, loaded down), and I will give you rest (anapauo: refresh, to cause or permit one to cease from any movement or labor in order to recover and collect his strength; to keep quiet, of calm and patient expectation).”
SUMMARY
Come to me all who have become exhausted, weary and loaded down with burdens. I will give you refreshing in order to collect your strength.
MEDITATION
A life resting in the LORD is a good life. "Ministry" and service should not be detrimental or damaging in any capacity, when done as God intended. Don't fall into the trap that the more you "do", the better. Your first priority is to be found resting in your Father. Today, before you do anything, lay all of your burdens down and breathe in the rest of the LORD.
STRONGS HEBREW/GREEK ORIGINS
“Come to Me, all you who labor (kopiao: toil, grow weary, tired, exhausted – as with toil or burdens or grief) and are heavy-laden (phortizo: burdened upon, loaded down), and I will give you rest (anapauo: refresh, to cause or permit one to cease from any movement or labor in order to recover and collect his strength; to keep quiet, of calm and patient expectation).”
SUMMARY
Come to me all who have become exhausted, weary and loaded down with burdens. I will give you refreshing in order to collect your strength.
MEDITATION
A life resting in the LORD is a good life. "Ministry" and service should not be detrimental or damaging in any capacity, when done as God intended. Don't fall into the trap that the more you "do", the better. Your first priority is to be found resting in your Father. Today, before you do anything, lay all of your burdens down and breathe in the rest of the LORD.
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