IDOK DEVOTION for Tuesday, October 23, 2007
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Father, as we gather here this morning, thank You. Thank You for this ministry. Thank You for every precious IDOK. And as each of them reads this familiar, so familiar passage of Scripture I am asking You to make it fresh for them. I remember one time in particular that You spoke these verses to me – make them that precious, make this reading of Psalm 23 at least that precious to them today. And thank You for health and strength today. Thank You that You are our Shepherd.
Psalm 23
A Psalm of David.
1 The LORD is my shepherd;
Know what key words I like here? IS and SHALL NOT. Since He IS my Shepherd today – no matter what comes tomorrow or the next day I SHALL NOT want – I SHALL NOT go lacking, all my needs will be met. And that’s true for you too – all who know Him as Shepherd can depend upon the SHALL NOT lack any good thing when they know HIM as the IS.
He is restoring every thing about us – our whole being, from every cut, bruise, hurt or injury He is restoring when we follow Him.
He is leading, we are following and even when we follow closely and we live holy, sometimes the valley of the shadow of death in on that righteous path.
Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.
I really like this. The rod and staff are COMFORT. The rod and the staff are tools of discipline. They were used to either deter the sheep from leaving the path or to rescue the sheep who had left the path and they are a COMFORT! Oh yes the Hand of Jesus is COMFORT especially when I am in need of discipline. I am SO grateful when He corrects me. It is proof that I am HIS. Oh and one more thing, they were also used to defend the sheep from predators.
Don’t you know this just rips it for the Evil One. Jesus rescues me from some stupid snare set up by Satan that I stupidly fell into and then Jesus prepares a table with all the blessings I can hold (to give me strength against the next snare) and then He pours on the OIL of healing to restore and refresh me from the wounds suffered in the snare from which He just redeemed me. And Satan has to watch it all!! I love it!!
Oh yes. All this is true and all this being true GOODNESS and MERCY come along with us everywhere, all the days we live here on planet earth and THEN we get HEAVEN too!!
Father, what can we say to all this. Thank You. Oh Lord help us follow You so closely in the path of Right Living that we get caught in less and less of those snares of Satan. Thank You for the GOODNESS and MERCY that is always with us even in the valley of the shadow of death. We continue to ask You to bless Mat and Stephanie and their group as they minister on foreign soil and bring them home without sickness or disease we pray. We continue to think of Patsy and pray that she will hear and see You lifting her. And we pray for Rachel B that You will rescue her and that she will surrender to You in rescue. And as we read over the list of names we remember each are more than just names; Lord be real to them, just help them right where they are to get to where they need to be with You, with family, with friends, with neighbors, with possessions, with jobs, with chores and duties. Help us we pray. And protect our IDOK Troops; keep them safe in mind and body and spirit and bring them home safe and sound at the appointed time. Protect Israel and help us join You in that protecting. Bring America to repentance, and use IDOK in that if You will. Thank You for being our SHEPHERD; thank You for allowing us to be Your Sheep.
The Peace of Israel. Mat and Stephanie. Patsy B. Joey and Kathy and family. Kim T. Krystee. Sybal W. Brenda D. Rachel B. Kevin and the children. Lisa’ s Mother. Janie B. W.C. The Ellis Family. Ed Litton and family. Vickie. Lisa W. John Thomas. Cole. Taylor & family. Anita. Kathy. J Lloyd and family. Janet and Steve. Cathy. Toy and family. Katelyn. Caleb and family. Bay and family. Jennifer B. John and Carolyn. Larry and Claudia and family. Jeanette and Earl and family. Libby and family. Callie. Madie. Ruth. Martha F and Bob. Rev and Mrs. Carpenter. Allyson and Glen and family and Kaitlyn. Brittney and Kersten and family. Sharron and girls. Frankie and girls. Sheila and Andy. Carrie and Rachel and Jacob and family. Billy and Gina and boys. Lance and family. Grace and family. Tressa and Brad and family. Cindy K and family. Chuck. Windy and Jared and families. Helen and Dan and family. Jen and Larry and family. Chad and Brittany and family. Mollie and family. Jenny. Julia. Bobbie. Tj. Zack. Phillip. Jessica. Larry. Kayla. Trey. Jacob. Ashely. Lance. Candance. Laura and family. John and Sandy. Bill and Judy. Adam.
Every IDOK Pastor and Family.
Every IDOK church.
Revival in America.
IDOK Troops leaving shortly for foreign soil: Justin G. Travis N. Albert R III. Joshua M.
Serving Stateside: Jonathan. Jasmine B. Tommy T.
Injured and brought State side: Anthony. Hector
Hospitalized outside USA: Corpl. Light
Military at home adjusting – Tim. Lee. Mack. The 226. Troy. Danny. Drew. Brad. Tommy. Desi.
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