The Daily Word: Wednesday, October 31^st, 2018
Lamentations 4:1-5:22
Hebrews 2:1-18
Psalm 103:1-22
Proverbs 26:23
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Commentary from Pastor Michael White:
The kings of the earth, and all inhabitants of the world, would not have believed that the adversary and the enemy could enter the gates of Jerusalem–Because of the sins of her prophets and the iniquities of her priests, who shed in her midst the blood of the just. – Lam 4:12-13

Sin gives the enemy an entry point. If you sin, God will forgive you! He has already separated you from your sin, as far as the East is from the West (Ps 103:12)! But when you sin, you open yourself up to the work of the enemy. You expose yourself to consequences for your earthly decisions.

God is good; Satan is bad. It really is that simple. Close the door to the enemy by fleeing from sin, and running to God. When you draw near to God, He will draw near to you (Jas 4:8)! And when you are in His care, you will have nothing to fear.

Because you have made the Lord, who is my refuge, even the Most High, your dwelling place, no evil shall befall you, nor shall any plague come near your dwelling… – Ps 91:9-10

Prayer:

Father, I renounce all sin in my life in Jesus’ name. I lay down my pride. Help me to distance myself from the desires of my flesh! I want to chase after You: nothing, and no one else, in Jesus’ name.

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The Daily Word: Tuesday, October 30^th, 2018
Lamentations 3:1-66
Hebrews 1:1-14
Psalm 102:1-28
Proverbs 26:21-22
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Commentary from Pastor Michael White:
God, who at various times and in various ways spoke in time past to the fathers by the prophets, has in these last days spoken to us by His Son, whom He has appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the worlds… – Heb 1:1-2

For centuries, God tried to convince His people He loved them! God sent prophet after prophet, but His people didn’t listen. They continued to live life apart from Him. They continued to ignore His voice!

But in these last days, God has “spoken to us by His Son.” The Cross of Jesus Christ is a prophetic and eternal declaration that God loves us more than we could ever imagine. God, “…did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all” (Rom 8:32)!

What more do you have to see? What more does God have to say? He loves you! He loves you! He loves you! Receive His love, and be forever changed!

Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends. – Jn 15:13

Prayer:

Father, thank You for Your infinite love! I don’t want to run from You any more. I want to receive the infinite love Jesus died for me to have! I accept You into my life, in Jesus’ name!

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The Daily Word: Monday, October 29^th, 2018
Lamentations 1:1-2:22
Philemon 1:1-25
Psalm 101:1-8
Proverbs 26:20
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Commentary from Pastor Michael White:
“For these things I weep; my eye, my eye overflows with water; because the comforter, who should restore my life, is far from me.” – Lam 1:16

The author of Lamentations – traditionally thought to be the prophet Jeremiah – is crying out in distress! He is weeping, because there is no one to comfort him. Jerusalem was in ruins, and there was no one to restore God’s people to life.

Distance from God leads to sorrow; but proximity to God leads to abundant joy! God’s people were lost – without comfort – because they had distanced themselves from God! But you and I never have to experience what they went through. We have the Comforter – God’s Holy Spirit – inside of us! He will never leave us or forsake us.  We don’t have to weep, because Jesus came to turn our sorrow into joy!

Stay close to God. He will not only restore the life you once had; He will bless you with a better life than you could ever imagine!

Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. – Jas 4:8

Prayer:

Father, keep me close to You. Don’t let me drift from Your presence! You are my Comforter. Restore my life, in Jesus’ name!

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The Daily Word: Sunday, October 28^th, 2018
Jeremiah 51:54-52:34
Titus 3:1-15
Psalm 100:1-5
Proverbs 26:18-19
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Commentary from Pastor Michael White:
…not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit… – Titus 3:5

How were you saved? Did you earn it; or was it given to you as a gift? Did you deserve it; or did God give it to you anyway, in spite of your flaws?

Salvation is a gift. Salvation does not come “by works of righteousness.” You are not saved because of your goodness; you are saved because of God’s goodness! It was His mercy that saved you. You were far from clean; but God has washed, regenerated, and renewed you by His Holy Spirit.

Thank God for the gift of salvation! We didn’t deserve it; but He gave it to us all the same.

For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast. – Eph 2:8-9

Prayer:

Father, thank You for the gift of salvation! You are so good to me. Thank You for Your mercy; and thank You for washing, regenerating, and renewing me by Your Holy Spirit, in Jesus name!

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The Daily Word: Saturday, October 27^th, 2018
Jeremiah 51:1-53
Titus 2:1-15
Psalm 99:1-9
Proverbs 26:17
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Commentary from Pastor Michael White:
…the older women likewise, …that they admonish the young women to love their husbands, to love their children… – Titus 2:3-4

God will place older (i.e. more spiritually mature) people in your life to teach you how to follow Jesus. He will surround you with encouragers: people who see something in you that you can’t even see in yourself. He will send you time-savers: people who have made some mistakes, and want to help you avoid making them in your own life. He will flank you with admonishers: people who warn you to get back on the right path before it’s too late.

If you don’t have mentors in your life, ask God to send you some! We all need them; and God is faithful to provide them.

Prayer:

Father, surround me with people who are willing to speak into my life. Break my pride, and make me open to constructive criticism. Thank You for mentors, in Jesus’ name!

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The Daily Word: Friday, October 26^th, 2018
Jeremiah 49:23-50:46
Titus 1:1-16
Psalm 97:1-98:9
Proverbs 26:13-16
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Commentary from Pastor Michael White:
The word that the Lord spoke against Babylon and against the land of the Chaldeans by Jeremiah the prophet. “Declare among the nations, proclaim, and set up a standard; proclaim—do not conceal it—say, ‘Babylon is taken…’” – Jer 50:1-2

Babylon was strong! Yet God called Jeremiah to proclaim that she was weak. The Chaldeans were winning battle after battle! Yet God called Jeremiah to announce to the world that they had fallen.

God will call you to declare things that are not as though they were (Rom 4:17). He wants to partner with you! He will ask you to speak things out over your life so they can come to pass. Whether or not you declare them is up to you; but either way, your life will become a reflection of the words you speak.

Your words are powerful! Do not let the enemy convince you to keep your mouth shut. Open your mouth wide, and declare the truth God has given you to speak, in Jesus’ name!

Prayer:

Father, thank You for giving me powerful speech. Remind me to proclaim life – never death – over my body and my family. Thank You that death and life are in the power of my tongue, in Jesus’ name!

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The Daily Word: Thursday, October 25^th, 2018
Jeremiah 48:1-49:22
2 Timothy 4:1-22
Psalm 95:1-96:13
Proverbs 26:9-12
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Commentary from Pastor Michael White:
For He is our God, and we are the people of His pasture, and the sheep of His hand. Today, if you will hear His voice… – Ps 95:7

You are under God’s care. You are the sheep of His hand! He will protect you. He will provide for you! He will give you whatever you need, and protect you from whomever and whatever attacks. He is your God, and you are His child!

But first you have to enter His pasture. First you have to listen to His voice! Have you submitted your life to Him? Have you given Him your hand in holy matrimony? As soon as you do, you are entitled to the benefits of salvation:

Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits:
Who forgives all your iniquities,
Who heals all your diseases,
Who redeems your life from destruction,
Who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies,
Who satisfies your mouth with good things,
So that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s. – Ps 103:2-5

Are you ready to fully live your life for God?

Prayer:

Father, I want to live my life fully for You! You are my God, and I am Your child: a sheep of Your hand! I will hear Your voice and listen, in Jesus’ name.

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The Daily Word: Wednesday, October 24^th, 2018
Jeremiah 44:24-47:7
2 Timothy 2:22-3:17
Psalm 94:1-23
Proverbs 26:6-8
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Commentary from Pastor Michael White:
And a servant of the Lord must not quarrel but be gentle to all, able to teach, patient…. – 2 Tim 2:24

“A servant of the Lord must…be gentle.” If you want to serve Jesus, you must be gentle! Would people describe you as “gentle?” We live in a world where firmness is prized. Stand up for yourself! Don’t back down! Make sure they know whom they’re dealing with!

But Jesus calls us to be “gentle to all!” Gentleness and patience are directly linked to your ability to teach (i.e. share the Gospel). If you are not gentle, people will not listen to what you have to say; and if people won’t listen to you, it will be impossible to lead anyone to Jesus!

Be gentle. Your effectiveness depends on it!

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law. – Gal 5:22-23

Prayer:

Father, I want to lead people to Jesus. Soften my tough exterior. Remind me to let people in and focus on relationship! Make me gentle, in Jesus’ name.

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The Daily Word: Tuesday, October 23^rd, 2018
Jeremiah 42:1-44:23
2 Timothy 2:1-21
Psalm 92:1-93:5s
Proverbs 26:3-5
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Commentary from Pastor Michael White:
“Do not be afraid of the king of Babylon, of whom you are afraid; do not be afraid of him,” says the Lord, “for I am with you, to save you and deliver you from his hand.” – Jer 42:11

When God is with you, you have nothing to fear. What are you afraid of? God’s people were afraid of the Babylonian army. But here was God’s message to them: “Do not be afraid!” Because God was with them, they had no reason to fear.

God’s presence drives out fear. Whenever you feel afraid, try this prayer: Lord, let Your presence come. God’s Holy Spirit will surround you. His presence will well up inside of you, pushing out all fear and replacing your fear with faith.

God is with you! And that means you have nothing to fear.

Prayer:

Father, let Your presence come. I invite Your presence into my life like never before. Drive out fear, and fill me with faith, in Jesus’ name!

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The Daily Word: Monday, October 22^nd, 2018
Jeremiah 39:1-41:18
2 Timothy 1:1-18
Psalm 90:1-91:16
Proverbs 26:1-2
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Commentary from Pastor Michael White:
So teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. – Ps 90:12

God is infinite! But our time on earth is not. Embracing the reality that life is short gives us wisdom to make every moment count.

Here are two things you can do to make the most of every moment:

1) Worship. When you get to Heaven, worship will no longer be voluntary. All will see the glory of God, and bow the knee to Jesus. Yet eternal glory is reserved for those of us who make a decision to worship Jesus now, while we still have the choice!

2) Witness. You don’t get to bring your stuff to Heaven with you. The degrees, promotions, raises, and nice things: all of that stays here when you go. But the people you lead to Jesus get to come with you! Invest in relationships, instead of obsessing over wealth!

Number your days. Use your time wisely! Ask God for a heart of wisdom, and trust that He will make every moment count.

Prayer:

Father, teach me to number my days. Give me a heart of wisdom to manage my time wisely, so I don’t waste a single moment!

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