The Daily Word: Sunday, February 18^th, 2018
Leviticus 6:1-7:27
Mark 3:7-30
Psalm 37:1-11
Proverbs 10:3-4
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“So the priest shall make atonement for him before the Lord, and he shall be forgiven for any one of these things that he may have done in which he trespasses.” – Lev 6:7

Under the Old Covenant, the priest had to make atonement for God’s people. Under the New Covenant, Jesus has already made atonement; all we have to do is accept His sacrifice.

Under the Old Covenant, God spoke to Moses, and Moses communicated the message to the people. Under the New Covenant, God speaks to every believer directly: through His word, and by His Spirit.

Under the Old Covenant, the sinful desires of our flesh inevitably overwhelmed our ability to follow God’s law. Under the New Covenant, when we believe in Jesus, we become “a new creation” (2 Cor 5:21). God writes His law on our hearts (Jer 31:33); and that means we don’t have to follow His law to earn His love, but we get to follow His law because we know we already have His love!

Aren’t you glad you live under the New Covenant?

But now [Jesus] has obtained a more excellent ministry, inasmuch as He is also Mediator of a better covenant, which was established on better promises. – Heb 8:6

Prayer:

Father, thank You for Your New Covenant, sealed by the blood of Jesus Christ! I am so eternally grateful for everything Jesus died for me to have, and I receive it all with great joy!

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The Daily Word: Saturday, February 17^th, 2018
Leviticus 4:1-5:19
Mark 2:13-3:6
Psalm 36:1-12
Proverbs 10:1-2
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Commentary from Pastor Michael White:

And it shall be, when he is guilty in any of these matters, that he shall confess that he has sinned in that thing… – Lev 5:5

The first step to restoration is confession. You’re not perfect; and that’s okay. God has already made provision for your imperfection in the Person of Jesus Christ. When you trust in Jesus, all your sins are forgiven! But your first step is to admit that you need a Savior.

There is no such thing as being “mostly perfect.” You are either perfect, or you’re not. There is no in-between. We cannot think that when we stand before God at the end of our lives, it will be enough to say, “I tried hard and lived a good life.” If you’ve made even one mistake, you might as well have made them all:

For whoever shall keep the whole law, and yet stumble in one point, he is guilty of all. – Jas 2:10

So, are you perfect? Of course not; and that is why you need a Savior. Confess – admit to God – that you are not perfect. Trust that Jesus died for your sins on the Cross! Receive God’s perfect forgiveness, and know that God has separated you from your sin, “…as far as the east is from the west” (Ps 103:12).

Prayer:

Father, I admit that I am far from perfect; but I know that confession leads to restoration. Restore me, in Jesus’ name!

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The Daily Word: Friday, February 16^th, 2018
Leviticus 1:1-3:17
Mark 1:29-2:12
Psalm 35:17-28
Proverbs 9:13-18
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Commentary from Pastor Michael White:

At evening, when the sun had set, they brought to Him all who were sick and those who were demon-possessed. And the whole city was gathered together at the door. – Mk 1:32-33

When Jesus healed, whole cities came out to see it. And when they “gathered together at the door” to see what Jesus could do, here is what they saw:

Then He healed many who were sick with various diseases, and cast out many demons; and He did not allow the demons to speak, because they knew Him. – Mk 1:34

Will you help us pray for a genuine move of God in New York City? One in which healing, signs, and wonders are not based on hype, but on truth? It will not be manufactured; it will be manifested. It will not be invented; it will be imparted. When a move of God is real, whole cities will stop and take notice that Jesus is Lord.

Our city needs a move of God, now more than ever; and our prayers will carve a path for everything God is ready and willing to do. Will you join us?

Prayer:

Father, I want to see a move of God in New York City! Pour out Your Spirit on all flesh. I want to see miracles, signs and wonders, in Jesus’ name!

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The Daily Word: Thursday, February 15^th, 2018
Exodus 39:1-40:38
Mark 1:1-28
Psalm 35:1-16
Proverbs 9:11-12
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There were twelve stones according to the names of the sons of Israel: according to their names, engraved like a signet, each one with its own name according to the twelve tribes. – Ex 39:14

The priest wore the names of the tribes of Israel over his heart whenever he ministered before God. Even though all God’s people could not be physically present to worship, the priest would continually minister to God on their behalf.

Do you know who has your name on His heart? Do you know who is ministering to the Lord on your behalf? Jesus! Scripture says, “It is Christ who died, and furthermore is also risen, who is even at the right hand of God, who also makes intercession for us” (Rom 8:34). Right now, Jesus is advocating on your behalf. He is confessing your name before God at this very moment!

No matter where you are: Jesus has you on His heart. He is making intercession for you. He is bringing your name before God. You are well-represented in Heaven, and God is looking to show His glory through you!

Prayer:

Father, thank You for loving me. Thank You for not only knowing my name, but also asking Jesus to bear my name before You. Thank You that He makes up for every area where I fall short, and supplies everything I lack!

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The Daily Word: Wednesday, February 14^th, 2018
Exodus 37:1-38:31
Matthew 28:1-20
Psalm 34:11-22
Proverbs 9:9-10
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Commentary from Pastor Michael White:

Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be still wiser; teach a just man, and he will increase in learning. – Prov 9:9

Wise men know how to receive instruction. You must learn before you can teach. You must listen before you can speak! Wisdom doesn’t just spring up overnight! It comes from years of listening and learning.

Do you want to be wise? Learn how to take instruction. Be open to feedback! Ask someone you trust to give you constructive criticism. You will be better for it in the end!

Prayer:

Father, help me to take instruction! Make me open and receptive to constructive criticism. Give me good friends who will give me good feedback so I can get better, in Jesus’ name!

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The Daily Word: Tuesday, February 13^th, 2018
Exodus 35:10-36:38
Matthew 27:32-66
Psalm 34:1-10
Proverbs 9:7-8
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Commentary from Pastor Michael White:

All who are gifted artisans among you shall come and make all that the Lord has commanded… – Ex 35:10

Everyone has a unique talent to supply for the Kingdom. That has two implications:

1) You have something to offer. There is something God wants to do that can only be done through you. You are significant. You are important! You are essential to God’s work.

2) Your offering is unique. What you have to offer will be different from what your neighbor has to offer. You are different; and it is good that you are different! All the craftsmen had to work together to construct God’s design for the tabernacle; and all of God’s people still have to work together to build what He wants to see on Earth! Don’t waste one second wishing your gift looked like someone else’s. There is work to be done! There is no time to waste wishing you were different.

Prayer:

Father, thank You for making me unique! Thank You for filling me with Your Holy Spirit so I can go out and do Your work. I know You put me on this Earth to do something no one else can do; and I thank You for that, in Jesus’ name!

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The Daily Word: Monday, February 12^th, 2018
Exodus 34:1-35:9
Matthew 27:15-31
Psalm 33:12-22
Proverbs 9:1-6
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Commentary from Pastor Michael White:

No king is saved by the multitude of an army; a mighty man is not delivered by great strength. A horse is a vain hope for safety; neither shall it deliver any by its great strength. – Ps 33:16-17

Every battle you will ever face is spiritual before it becomes physical. When we learn to persist first in the spirit, the physical fight will be easy. What battles are you facing? Do you pray before you plan? To you talk strategy with God before you run to anyone else? Are you trusting in man to bring you to victory, or in God? Are you trusting in your own technique or expertise, or in God?

Your 401k is not the source of financial security; God is. Your great boyfriend is not the source of relationship satisfaction; God is. Your new workout is not the source of physical health; God is! Whatever you need, He is the answer. Wherever you need victory, God is the One who supplies.

Prayer:

Father, I know that every battle is spiritual before it is physical. Help me to take my focus off what I see, and put it on what I know: You are God; and if You are for me, who can be against me?!

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The Daily Word: Sunday, February 11^th, 2018
Exodus 32:1-33:23
Matthew 26:69-27:14
Psalm 33:1-11
Proverbs 8:33-36
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Commentary from Pastor Michael White:

And a little later those who stood by came up and said to Peter, “Surely you also are one of them, for your speech betrays you.” Then he began to curse and swear, saying, “I do not know the Man!” Immediately a rooster crowed. And Peter remembered the word of Jesus who had said to him, “Before the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times.” So he went out and wept bitterly. – Matt 26:73-75

Peter denied Jesus. He had promised Jesus he wouldn’t do this (see v 35)! He had given Jesus his word; but he still fell short.

Jesus had warned His disciples not to deny Him:

“Therefore whoever confesses Me before men, him I will also confess before My Father who is in heaven. But whoever denies Me before men, him I will also deny before My Father who is in heaven.”- Matt 10:32-33

Peter was in direct violation of Jesus’ teaching. Peter had failed!

Yet look at the grace Jesus shows him. In John 21, after the Resurrection, Jesus restores Peter completely. Peter had denied Jesus three times, but Jesus restored Peter three times: once for every denial!

[Jesus] said to [Peter] the third time, “Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me?” Peter was grieved because He said to him the third time, “Do you love Me?” And he said to Him, “Lord, You know all things; You know that I love You.” Jesus said to him, “Feed My sheep.” – Jn 21:17

For every denial, there is a restoration. For every failure, there is a future. For every sin, there is grace! Whatever you have done: God forgives you. Turn to Him, and receive His grace: His unmerited favor. Peter wasn’t perfect, but Jesus restored him; and you’re not perfect, but God has already forgiven you!

Prayer:

Father, thank You for Your grace! Thank You for restoration. I am far from perfect; but I know Your grace is perfect, in Jesus’ name!

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The Daily Word: Saturday, February 10^th, 2018
Exodus 30:11-31:18
Matthew 26:47-68
Psalm 32:1-11
Proverbs 8:27-32
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Commentary from Pastor Michael White:

Or do you think that I cannot now pray to My Father, and He will provide Me with more than twelve legions of angels? – Matt 26:53

Judas came to betray Jesus with, “…a great multitude with swords and clubs” (v 47). From our vantage point, we know that if Jesus had just prayed to God, God would have sent twelve legions of angels to protect Him. But Jesus didn’t even defend Himself. He just let it happen! Why did Jesus just sit there, and let the mob arrest Him?

How then could the Scriptures be fulfilled, that it must happen thus? – Matt 26:54

Jesus’ one and only concern was God’s will. Jesus came to fulfill the Law. He came to personify every promise God had ever made to His people. So could Jesus have escaped His arrest? Of course! But would He have abandoned God’s plan for His life? Of course not!

Jesus told His disciples something we should understand: even if God can do something, it doesn’t mean He will. We should never doubt God’s can; but we should always yield to His will. God exercises His will to fulfill His word.

Before you pray, ask God: Lord, what is Your will? I know You can do anything; but what is Your will for my life?

Prayer:

Father, You are all-powerful. I know You can do anything! But sometimes You choose not to for reasons I don’t fully understand. Help me to trust in You, no matter what, in Jesus’ name!

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The Daily Word: Friday, February 9^th, 2018
Exodus 29:1-30:10
Matthew 26:14-46
Psalm 31:19-24
Proverbs 8:14-26
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Commentary from Pastor Michael White:

And you shall take the anointing oil, pour it on his head, and anoint him. – Ex 29:7

The anointing is messy! If Jesus is Lord over your life, His presence is going to show in every part of your existence. It will be impossible to hide! In Matthew 26, a woman pours “costly fragrant oil” (v 7) all over Jesus’ head to anoint Him for burial. Everyone in the room took notice! In Ex 29:7, Moses is instructed to pour oil all over Aaron’s head to anoint him to minister to the Lord. It was impossible to ignore!

The anointing is messy! It covers all of you. It is impossible to hide. When you are truly anointed by God, it is absolutely unthinkable to go about “life as usual.” The evidence of God’s goodness will be apparent everywhere you go. When you leave a place, it will be marked by the presence of God.

We cannot compartmentalize genuine faith: embracing it on Sunday, but stuffing it away during the week. If we have real faith, it will show everywhere we go!

Prayer:

Father, give me real faith in Jesus’ name! I pray the anointing would take over my life. Everywhere I go, I want to leave a mark that Jesus was there!

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