Experiencing God Day - By - Day: A great resource for a Devotional and Journal
by Love Books(6)Experiencing God Day-By-Day, by Henry T., and Richard Blackaby is a wonderful one-year devotional.
Each devotional comes with wonderfully insightful information on the given topic and Scripture for the day and it gives a place to make personal notes, making this a wonderful journal as well.
Every topic is designed to bring our hearts back to our Savior, and in my opinion is a great starting point for deeper study and communion with our Heavenly Father.
The following excerpt is an example of what you can expect.
“ A Double Portion”
“And so it was, when they had crossed over, the Elijah said to Elisha, ‘Ask! What may I do for you, before I am taken away from you?’ Elisha said, ‘Please let a double portion of your spirit be upon me.’” 2 Kings 2:9
There had never been a man like Elijah. Elijah had raised the dead, called fire down from heaven, and revealed God’s plans for devastating drought. The Israelites must have felt certain there would never be another prophet like Elijah, until Elisha came along. Moses was arguably the mightiest leader the Hebrews had ever followed, yet God prepared Joshua to accomplish what not even Moses had achieved. David’s reign marked a high point for the nation of Israel, yet it was Solomon who carried out the task that was denied his father, by building the spectacular temple.
We can be tempted to put more trust in the leaders God gives us than in God Himself. History teaches that, as wonderful as these godly people are, God always has another Moses, Elijah, or David. Often the successor will come with a double portion of their predecessors’ spirits.
God’s purposes do not depend on us. He has limitless ways to accomplish his will. The same God who led Moses could also use Joshua. If no one were willing to serve Him, the Lord would accomplish His work by His own divine power. We are not irreplaceable to the Lord. He will achieve His purposes. The question is this: Will we be a part of God’s activity, or will He find someone else? We deceive ourselves if we think we are indispensable to God. Service to the Lord is an honor God bestows on us, not a favor we do for God.
If you are mourning the loss of one of your leaders, do not despair. God has another leader, for He will see that His will is carried out. It may even be that He has been preparing you to be that leader.
Entry for July 29
One of the many things I appreciate about this devotional is the fine balance between admonishment and encouragement, which I believe is hard to come by these days.
I am warned not to think higher than myself as I ought (Philippians), but I am also inspired to seek the Lord for the gifts and callings He has given to me, and I don’t have to compare myself to others in the body of Christ. I am free to be me and my heart to serve is no longer hindered.
Other topics include:
Drawing near to God
Jealous God
A Part of Something Bigger
Prepared to Serve
Small Things are not despised
If you are looking to incorporate a devotional in your quiet time with God, start here.
On to another book…
Article submitted Thursday, August 27, 2009 & read 148 times.
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