Scripture: 1 Timothy 4.  

OBSERVATION
(What is God saying here?)

1 Timothy 4:7-13 (NLT)
⁷ Do not waste time arguing over godless ideas and old wives’ tales. Instead, train yourself to be godly.
⁸ “Physical training is good, but training for godliness is much better, promising benefits in this life and in the life to come.”
¹² … Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity.
¹³ Until I get there, focus on reading the Scriptures to the church, encouraging the believers, and teaching them.

APPLICATION
(How Can I apply what God is saying here to my circumstances today?)

Athletes train themselves to be in the best shape possible in order to be better at their sport. Teachers and other workers are constantly in one seminar or training session in order to improve their job performance. As Christians we are frequently in one church service or another and possibly one Bible study or another in order to improve our knowledge of the Bible and to be attentive to what God is saying to us through His Word. However, I have never considered this to be a method of training myself to be godly, but yet this is what Paul was encouraging Timothy to do. I believe that in verses 12 and 13 Paul goes on to explain how Timothy might accomplish this task, and I believe that it will be helpful to us also. Paul said that we should be an example to all believers in:

1. What we say – While it would be admirable to always quote scripture to one another and speak of the goodness of God, too often we find ourselves bringing down another brother or sister, or as relayed in verse 7, we spend way too much time arguing over godless ideas. Wouldn’t it do a world of good for a non-Christian to walk up on us discussing something godly or at least bragging about the wonderful things that God blesses us with daily?
   
2. The way we live – show other Christians where our priorities are. This might range from our ungodly habits to our good habits of Bible study, church attendance, giving of self and monetarily. Other Christians are looking for a good role model, while non-Christians are often blinded by the hypocrisy they see in those who call themselves ‘Christians’.
   
3. Our love – Do we show the love of Christ in our actions? If we are to be imitators of Christ, then we must practice loving others just like He did.
   
4. Faith – Jesus said that if we only had the faith of a mustard seed …… Our faith will be revealed through our actions and response to situations – many of which we have prayed about anyway. Other Christians will learn to grow in their faith as they experience our faith in action.
   
5. Purity – How’s your motives? Can others take us at face value, or are we acting and talking one way in their presence and a totally different way when we are seen during the week at work, in the community or even casually at the store? Let it be said of me that what you see is what you always get – no matter where I might be. I’m not perfect, but to imitate the only perfect One, I must be pure and transparent in all that I do.
   

In verse 13 Paul goes on to tell us how to focus ourselves so that we might better accomplish the above. Read the scriptures, encourage the believers and teach them. As Christians we must realize and practice these things not just on Sunday, but every day of our lives. Read, encourage and teach – are each of these practices a part of your daily life?

PRAYER
(With God’s help, what am I going to do differently today because He said it?)

Father God, these are some tall orders You have given to us in this scripture, but when I consider all that You have done, and still doing for me, I realize that my life should be rich in each of these qualities. Please help me to reflect You in each of the above areas so that fellow believers might be encouraged and actually grow in their faith as a result of them hanging out with me. When this is accomplished, I believe that non-believers will also be impacted with what they see in me and want to know the Savior that makes this all possible. May I always follow the plea of a previous pastor who posted on the pulpit he spoke from every Sunday, “Oh that they may see Jesus”.

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Scripture: Isaiah 8.  

OBSERVATION
(What is God saying here?)

Isaiah 8:11-14 (NLT)

11 The LORD has given me a strong warning not to think like everyone else does. He said,

12 “Don’t call everything a conspiracy, like they do, and don’t live in dread of what frightens them.

13 Make the LORD of Heaven’s Armies holy in your life. He is the one you should fear. He is the one who should make you tremble.

14 He will keep you safe. But to Israel and Judah he will be a stone that makes people stumble, a rock that makes them fall. And for the people of Jerusalem he will be a trap and a snare.

APPLICATION
(How Can I apply what God is saying here to my circumstances today?)

When I read verse 13 I think about God demanding that we make Him holy in our lives – set apart as the most important part of our lives. A Rock that we can go to in deepest confidence, yet private, and knowing that He cares for us, and will listen to our praise and to our greatest concerns. Unlike our friends where they try to listen to us but can do so very little, God is our creator and the author of all things around us, so He will listen from a heart of love for His creation. God wants the very best for His children! Initially when I read this passage I felt touched by this up to the point of the first short sentence in verse 14, however I came to realize that for some, this Christian/Godly relationship would really be a hindrance to them, as it may speak contrary to their bad habits, or their principles at work, or in the ungodly relationship that they are involved in. Friends, I want to share with you this morning that my God loves you with such love that He was willing to allow the sacrifice of His only Son to die a cruel earthly death, as a sacrifice for your sin and mine, all so that we could enjoy eternal life with our Father/Creator. As I make Jesus holy in my life and give Him permission to direct my daily path and my daily life, I spend each day in anticipation of His mighty works and His unparalleled love to everyone that accepts Him as Lord. Aren’t you tired of trying to handle life on your own? Accept this Savior of mine and make Him holy in your life. Allow Him to take control and lead you into all righteousness. Please feel free to contact me if there is anything that I can help you with in finding and accepting this kind of love, this kind of faith and this kind of love extended by the King of all times, Jesus the Christ.

PRAYER
(With God’s help, what am I going to do differently today because He said it?)

Father I thank You for loving me enough that You gave everything so that I may have life eternally with You. Oh that I may truly make You holy in my life today and everyday so that others may be encouraged by Your love extended through me, and may want to know and experience You in a very personal way. Please speak to readers of this devotional today and show them how important it is to make this very critical decision in their life, right now.

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Scripture: 1 Timothy 3.  

OBSERVATION
(What is God saying here?)

1 Timothy 3:14-15 (NLT)

14 I am writing these things to you now, even though I hope to be with you soon,

15 so that if I am delayed, you will know how people must conduct themselves in the household of God. This is the church of the living God, which is the pillar and foundation of the truth.

APPLICATION
(How Can I apply what God is saying here to my circumstances today?)

I have often heard the first parts of this chapter read, because Paul details to Timothy the characteristics of an Elder/Pastor, then he followers with those of a Deacon. Yes I was keenly aware that these positions often lead the tone and character of the remaining church congregation, but as I read this passage again today I was reminded that this was emphasized in recognition of, and because of the true leadership and purpose of the church, Jesus Christ. In other words, the church represents the living God – the pillar, the foundation, the leader of and the divine Master of His church here on earth. When I take that phrase into consideration, I suddenly realize that if I worked at the White House, I would be expected to meet certain moral characteristics, a clean criminal record, and a step above the expectations of a government worker because I would be part of the team taking care of the country’s leader. How much more important for me to be that ‘step above’ in moral character, devotion to God, untarnished by worldly actions and/or abuse of my God-given design in order to be like Jesus in every way? This helped to remind me that the reason I want to be the perfect deacon is not just for me to ‘look good’ in the eyes of my pastor or my church or my family, but because I don’t want to flaw the character of God and His church in any way. Being a proud worker of the White House is nothing in comparison to being a worker in the kingdom of God. Oh that I may be reminded of the privilege, the honor and kingship of Jesus Christ, anytime that I am tempted to dishonor the privilege in serving as a deacon in my church. It is God that I must honor and represent in all that I do, not for any credit or recognition of my own.

PRAYER
(With God’s help, what am I going to do differently today because He said it?)

Father, this is quite a reminder about whose I am, verses who I am. May I never bring dishonor to the position You have honored me with in my local church, but most importantly may I never dishonor You and the wonderful name of Jesus that must be proclaimed and honored in the church of today so that Your work and Your will might be accomplished in the town of Avon Park, the state of Florida, this fair country and even to the utmost ends of the earth. To God be the glory for all great things accomplished in Your church today, and may deacons or elders appointed by Your church never be a stumbling block to the great work that You will accomplish in Your church.

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Scripture: 1 Timothy 2.  

OBSERVATION
(What is God saying here?)

1 Timothy 2:8 (NLT)

8 In every place of worship, I want men to pray with holy hands lifted up to God, free from anger and controversy.

APPLICATION
(How Can I apply what God is saying here to my circumstances today?)

One of the least attended services at a church is Prayer meeting. Paul, through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, told Timothy that men are to dedicate themselves to prayer. Now, some will argue that Paul said this and not Jesus. Friend, these words would not be in the Holy Book if they were not inspired by, authorized by and blessed by God. This is God’s Holy Word, so I believe that it is actually Him speaking through Paul to Timothy. However, because it is in God’s Word, then I also believe that it is there for our spiritual nourishment, direction and benefit. When we see how men are failing in their responsibility to God and His commands, is it any wonder why we see a country rapidly going downhill in morals and Godly living? Friends, we must do our part and be the Christian men that God expected us to be. We can’t always control the direction of our government or the direction of our country at large, but we can commit to do what God ordered and allow Him to take care of the larger things. Men, please commit with me today to do our part – lift up holy hands – free from anger and controversy, and pray to the Master. Let’s do our part!

PRAYER
(With God’s help, what am I going to do differently today because He said it?)

Lord Jesus, You know how busy we have made ourselves and how little priority we place on You, Christianity and the church. Please begin a new work in me – a priority to make You first in everything, especially my Christian walk and talk and meeting with other believers to worship and pray. You gave everything for me, please help me to give in return so that You may bless others through my giving.

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Scripture: John 12.  

OBSERVATION
(What is God saying here?)

John 12:1-3 (NLT)

1 Six days before the Passover celebration began, Jesus arrived in Bethany, the home of Lazarus—the man he had raised from the dead.

2 A dinner was prepared in Jesus’ honor. Martha served, and Lazarus was among those who ate with him.

3 Then Mary took a twelve-ounce jar of expensive perfume made from essence of nard, and she anointed Jesus’ feet with it, wiping his feet with her hair. The house was filled with the fragrance.

APPLICATION
(How Can I apply what God is saying here to my circumstances today?)

In this passage we should remember that this dinner occurred just a short while after Lazarus was raised from the dead by Jesus. We should also remember that Martha was the one who went out and greeted Jesus when He came to raise Lazarus from the dead. Some of the comments by Martha show us that she doubted that Jesus could do anything about her brother’s death at this late stage, for he had been in the grave for four days. Now let’s study these verses in light of this background. I have read this passage so many times, yet God spoke to me so directly this time. I had to assume that a loved one had passed away and that Jesus came into town and raised that person from the dead – something that we generally don’t even think to ask for in prayer. A few days later I am at a dinner meeting or even at church and Jesus is there. What would I do to show: (1) My remorse for having doubted that He could bring life into a dead person, or (2) My appreciation for Him bringing my loved one back to life, and (3) My amazement that He loved me so much, that in spite of my doubt, yet He would come and dine in a place where even I would be. Yes I was provoked to think about what I might do that may truly reveal my love for Jesus, my thankfulness to Him and my reassurance of His power, His mercy and His grace. Friends, I believe that all Jesus demands back from us is that we truly love Him and commit ourselves fully to Him and that we treat Him and love Him as our everlasting, ever loving, all powerful Father. Do you know Him in this kind of personal way? If you are troubled in any way by this, please contact me via email and allow me to pray with you about this.

PRAYER
(With God’s help, what am I going to do differently today because He said it?)

Lord Jesus, I am convinced that You are the same all powerful Savior that I read about in this passage this morning. Martha gave up everything she had to show her appreciation and love to You. I pray that I will learn to do the same each day of my life. Please especially help me today to share Your love with someone who may not know You as Lord and personal Savior. Please touch the hearts of those who may read this devotional and work a miracle in their lives today. Thank You for loving me so much that You gave. May I also give back to You out of a heart of love today. Thank You for Your Word, and especially thank You for opening my eyes to the truths revealed through Your Word.

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Scripture: 1 Timothy 1.  

OBSERVATION
(What is God saying here?)

1 Timothy 1:15-17 (NLT)

15 This is a trustworthy saying, and everyone should accept it: “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners”—and I am the worst of them all.

16 But God had mercy on me so that Christ Jesus could use me as a prime example of his great patience with even the worst sinners. Then others will realize that they, too, can believe in him and receive eternal life.
17 All honor and glory to God forever and ever! He is the eternal King, the unseen one who never dies; he alone is God. Amen.

APPLICATION
(How Can I apply what God is saying here to my circumstances today?)

These are some challenging words for us this morning. Think about it. God saved us from the sin and evil deeds that we were involved in, and He is able to use us as an example to others going through the very same thing, so that they would realize that they too can learn the power of God and see proof that He could help them leave that type of life. Wow, that means that He can use each of us to help work out the salvation in others, maybe even those that we may have felt were impossible to reach. I am reminded of a song/hymn “He who began a good work in me…” and I give God the glory for any good that He might accomplish through me for His glory. There is a phrase that a previous pastor of my church stuck on the pulpit so that he would be reminded of it each time that he preached: “Oh that they may see Jesus”. I pray that I might live that type of life!

PRAYER
(With God’s help, what am I going to do differently today because He said it?)

Father, what a reminder that You were able to use Paul – a persecutor of Christians, but converted to an enabler of Christian churches in the towns within his reach. I pray that You will benefit from everything accomplished by me and that lives will be positively affected by Your witness through me. May today be filled with opportunities to let my light shine and that it may be received by others in a way that would have an impact on their decision to accept and serve You.

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Scripture: Isaiah 1.  

OBSERVATION
(What is God saying here?)

Isaiah 1:2-4 (NLT)

2 Listen, O heavens! Pay attention, earth! This is what the LORD says: “The children I raised and cared for have rebelled against me.

3 Even an ox knows its owner, and a donkey recognizes its master’s care— but Israel doesn’t know its master. My people don’t recognize my care for them.”

4 Oh, what a sinful nation they are— loaded down with a burden of guilt. They are evil people, corrupt children who have rejected the LORD. They have despised the Holy One of Israel and turned their backs on him.

APPLICATION
(How Can I apply what God is saying here to my circumstances today?)

I believe that every person would rather hear a message of “Well Done, Good and Faithful Servant”, rather than we are sinful, loaded with guilt, evil, corrupt, rejected the One who created us and cared for us. Although this passage was directed to Judah and the condition in which God saw them at the time, yet I can’t help but think how much worse we are today than they were. God reminded us that even an ox knows its owner and a donkey recognizes its master’s care, yet His people, who are called by His name, created in His image, promised life eternal with Him, yet we ignore the lovely name of Jesus, and many totally reject the Lord. It’s no wonder Jesus said that because we are lukewarm and because we reject Him, He would spew us out of His mouth. Friends, I don’t know about you, but I can’t begin to think about hearing the words, “depart from me you doers of iniquity, I never knew you”. My life is committed to living according to the teachings and commands of Jesus. I am determined to a life of dedication to my Master, Creator, Friend and soon coming King. How about you friend? Do you know Jesus in a very personal way today? Have you surrendered your will and life to Him? Will you be proud to meet Him on the day He calls you out of this world? Please contact me if there is any need for prayer or counsel in this regard by using the link below.

PRAYER
(With God’s help, what am I going to do differently today because He said it?)

Lord Jesus, thank You for making a way for me to one day be with You in glory! I want to also say thank You for providing daily help for me to face the trials and temptation of this world. I pray for continued strength, guidance and wisdom each and every day so that my walk and my talk will be pleasing to You and representative of You in every way. Please touch the heart of those that may read this devotional. Open their eyes to see their weaknesses in following You in accordance with Your instructions. Draw them to You and help them to make decisions today that may affect their eternity with You. May I be careful to recognize You in every walk of my life, and may I allow You to impact my life and my walk in ways that will please You and represent You in every way.

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Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3.  

OBSERVATION
(What is God saying here?)

2 Thessalonians 3:11-13 (NLT)

11 Yet we hear that some of you are living idle lives, refusing to work and meddling in other people’s business.

12 We command such people and urge them in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ to settle down and work to earn their own living.

13 As for the rest of you, dear brothers and sisters, never get tired of doing good.

APPLICATION
(How Can I apply what God is saying here to my circumstances today?)

I have heard statistics that reveal: 20% of the people do 80% of the work in a church. Paul saw this same issue in the early church and he ‘hit the nail on the head’ with what he suspected the 80% were wasting their time doing – meddling in other people’s business. This may even sound funny to us today, but before we comment on it to anyone, let’s stop and think about what our current church must be doing, you know – the inactive members. If they show up to church at all, they sit and watch to gather enough to hit the gossip charts, and the complaint headlines and the excuses that may serve to avoid their involvement. I believe that we can easily see where this sector of the congregation will tear down/hold back/prevent the growth of the Kingdom. The unfortunate part of this whole thing is that the 20% who do most of the work often fall into the trap of feeling overwhelmed and/or superior to the others and then they begin to gossip and tear down. I could easily see where this would have frustrated Paul, and I could also see where pastors today might become despondent over these same frustrations. I feel like this all boils down to our total commitment to the Lord. When we have promised God that as a result of Him saving us and giving us eternal life with Him in heaven, we will faithfully serve Him all the remaining days of our lives, then we should consider that to be unconditional and not dependent on the efforts of others around us, or the lack of their efforts. It is so vital for us to share the gospel with others. The same gospel that saved us. Join me in recommitting ourselves to doing that unconditionally.

PRAYER
(With God’s help, what am I going to do differently today because He said it?)

Lord, please direct Your people today to lead lives that are indicative of You, and help us to do that regardless of the efforts or attitudes of others. Lord, I long to see You and I pray that until that day, You use me to promote the name of Jesus and share Your love with all that I come into contact with. All for the glory of Christ!

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Scripture: Ephesians 5.  

OBSERVATION
(What is God saying here?)

Ephesians 5:25-28 (NLT)

25 For husbands, this means love your wives, just as Christ loved the church. He gave up his life for her

26 to make her holy and clean, washed by the cleansing of God’s word.

27 He did this to present her to himself as a glorious church without a spot or wrinkle or any other blemish. Instead, she will be holy and without fault.

28 In the same way, husbands ought to love their wives as they love their own bodies. For a man who loves his wife actually shows love for himself.

APPLICATION
(How Can I apply what God is saying here to my circumstances today?)

During my study for a Father’s Day Bible Study lesson that I taught, it was revealed to me that just as Jesus loved the church so much that He died for it to make it holy so that He could present it to the Father without spot or wrinkle, so husbands are told to treat their wives. Men, I believe that God is saying to us that we must take our responsibilities seriously as husbands and as fathers. So much so that when we are called to Him in glory, we could present our wife and family to Him with pride, in saying that we have done all within our power, and in the power of prayer, to present them to God without spot or wrinkle and in all holiness before Him. In a recent podcast that I listened to, I was reminded that I am the pastor of my household and must take that responsibility very serious for my ‘church members’ are looking to me for spiritual leadership, Godly advice and direction. This should be to the extent that I can stand before Christ and boldly present them to Him feeling accomplished in all that He has commanded of me as their spiritual leader. Men, we must be the kind of men that God designed us to be and expects us to be. This is the only way that we will ever slow the stem of broken homes and injured families that are so evident today. Won’t you join me in this?

PRAYER
(With God’s help, what am I going to do differently today because He said it?)

Father, You have demanded a whole lot from us as men, but let me quick to also say that I believe that You have given us a whole lot and directed us in ways that we could accomplish the tasks laid out for us. As I place my faith and trust in You today, I pray that You will reassure me of Your presence, Your power and Your direction. I realize that I can do nothing in my own power, conversely, I can do ALL things through You who strengthens me! Praise the name of Jesus!

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Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12.  

OBSERVATION
(What is God saying here?)

Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 (NLT)

13 That’s the whole story. Here now is my final conclusion: Fear God and obey his commands, for this is everyone’s duty.

14 God will judge us for everything we do, including every secret thing, whether good or bad.

APPLICATION
(How Can I apply what God is saying here to my circumstances today?)

The book of Ecclesiastes cannot be interpreted correctly without reading these final verses. No matter what the mysteries and apparent contradictions of life are, we must work toward the single purpose of knowing God. In Ecclesiastes, Solomon shows us that we should enjoy life, but this does not exempt us from obeying God’s commands. We should search for purpose and meaning in life, but they cannot be found in human endeavors. We should acknowledge the evil, foolishness, and injustice in life yet maintain a positive attitude and strong faith in God.

All people will have to stand before God and be judged for what they have done in this life. We will not be able to use the inequities of life as an excuse for failing to live properly. We need to:

1. Recognize that human effort apart from God is futile,
   
2. Put God first—now and throughout our life span,
   
3. Receive everything good as a gift from God, and
   
4. Realize that God will judge every person’s life, whether good or evil.
   

How strange that people spend their lives striving for the joy that God gives freely.

PRAYER
(With God’s help, what am I going to do differently today because He said it?)

Thank You Father for creating wise saints like Solomon! Thank You for giving him the wisdom shared with us in Your Word, and especially these parting words at the end of Ecclesiastes. After all of the wise sayings and advice given by Solomon, yet he pulled us back in to help us realize that the only thing that really matters is that we love and respect You, as our Creator, and obey all that You have taught us in Your Word. Father, I pray that Your words will resonate in every decision that I make and every discourse that I may have. Not for any credit of my own, but that You may be glorified in and through me. Please use me as Your instrument to touch a life today!

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