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IDOK DEVOTION FOR FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 2008

Galatians 6: 1 Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. 2 Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.
The following is not original with me; came to me via email and I am sharing it with you today as our devotion; hope it will be a blessing to you.
And may your weekend be all about sweet accomplishments, rest and worship!

Two Horses
There is a field with two horses.

From a distance, each horse looks like any other horse. But if you stop your car, or are walking by, you will notice something quite amazing. Looking into the eyes of one horse will disclose that he is blind. His owner has chosen not to have him put down, but has made a good home for him.

This alone is amazing.

If you stand nearby and listen, you will hear the sound of a bell.
Looking around for the source of the sound, you will see that it comes from the smaller horse in the field.

Attached to the horse’s halter is a small bell. It lets the blind friend know where the other horse is, so he can follow.

As you stand and watch these two horses, you’ll see that the horse with the bell is always checking on the blind horse, and that the blind horse will listen for the bell and then slowly walk to where the other horse is, trusting that he will not be led astray.

When the horse with the bell returns to the shelter of the barn each evening, it stops occasionally and looks back, making sure that the blind friend isn’t too far behind to hear the bell.

Like the owners of these two horses, God does not throw us away just because we are not perfect or because we have problems or challenges.

He watches over us and even brings others into our lives to help us when we are in need.

Sometimes we are the blind horse being guided by the little ringing bell of those who God places in our lives.

Other times we are the guide horse, helping others to find their way….

Good friends are like that… You may not always see them, but you know they are always there.

Please listen for my bell and I’ll listen for yours.

Father, thank You for those You have placed in our lives to ring a bell for us; thank You too for the privilege of being a Bell Ringer in Your Name. And for these listed here we come on their behalf and we pray that You will place just the right bell ringers in their lives; give them comfort and peace today with all the material, emotional and spiritual provisions necessary to glorify Your Name and grow them up in Your Image. Please protect our IDOK Troops today in mind and body and spirit. Forgive America for her sins; have mercy on us. We are still concerned about the Presidential election and we ask for wisdom and discernment to vote according to Your Will. Bless Israel with Peace and revive Your Church for Jesus Name sake.
Maggie and Family. Josh. Donnie S. Smith and family. Renee’. Cathy’s friend and son. Jeremy H. Pastor’s Widow and four children. Martin Family. Odessa H. Margie & Duncan. Kearley Family. Kathy S. Glen Beck. Bev and family. Tonya and family. Rick Burgess and family. Dall T. Dylan. Marsha’s grand-baby. Kathy N. Kyle A. Joseph Toomey and Family. DeLois. Terri. Patsy B. Kim T. Kevin and the children. Lisa’s Mother. Katelyn (B). Janie B. Vickie. Lisa W. J Lloyd and family. Janet and Steve. Cathy. Toy and family. Caleb and family. Bay and family. Jennifer B. John and Carolyn. Larry and Claudia and family. Taylor & family. Jeanette and Earl and family. Libby and family. Callie. Madie. Ruth. Cynthia. Martha F and Bob. Allyson and Glen and family. Brittney and Kersten and family. Sharron and family. Sheila and Andy. Carrie and Rachel and Jacob and family. Billy and Gina and boys. Lance and family. Grace and family. Tressa. Brad, Lindsay, Karah and Haley. Chuck. Windy and Jared and families. Helen and Dan and family. Jen and Larry and family. Chad and Brittany and family. Mollie and family. Julia. Bobbie. Tj. Zack. Phillip. Jessica. Larry. Kayla. Trey. Jacob. Ashely. Lance. Candance. Laura and family. John and Sandy. Bill and Judy. Adam & Family. Andrew. Cindy, Sharron and Tonya’s houses to sell.
Every IDOK and every IDOK son and daughter and grandchild.
Every IDOK Pastor and Family.
Every IDOK church.
The Peace of Israel
Revival in America.
IDOKs Military Families.
IDOKs Troops (foreign soil) – Ethan. Christopher. Raul. Robert. Billy. Josh. Buddy. Mark. Josh W. James. Bryan. Nick. Hawk. Brant W. Lyndon A. Christopher R. Travis N. Joshua M. Brent. Drew. Justin G.
IDOK Troops leaving shortly for foreign soil: Albert R III. Bay N.
Serving Stateside: Jonathan. Jasmine B. Tommy T. Shaun. Bay. Danny. Tim. Lee. George.
Injured and brought State side: Anthony. Hector
Injured Stateside:
Hospitalized outside USA: Corpl. Light. Bradley T.
Military at home adjusting – Mack. The 226. Troy. Brad. Tommy. Desi. Edward J.
Civilian in Country – Lee.
As I post this it is 62°F and haze in Al Asad, IQ & the time there is 8:39 AM ADT – on April 4, 2008

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What Ifs?

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IDOK DEVOTION FOR THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 2008

The Pharisees were there in all their finery, lavishly throwing into the Temple Coffers their meager amounts and the Poor Widow humbly placed all she had. This is the opening scene in Luke 21. And JESUS said of her that she had given more than them all. And Others were noticing the Temple Building, the construction of it, and they were in awe of it. Strange what we awe, isn’t it? The CREATOR was in their midst and there they were stunned by the stones and mortar of the Temple. And I have no doubt it was magnificent! So magnificent that in 70 AD just as Jesus said not one stone was left upon another as the Temple was burned and its gold and treasures were collected by greedy fools. And with Jesus’ foretelling of the destruction of the Temple, He finally had their attention and He began to tell of a time yet to come, a time of Great Tribulation. And then He gave them these instructions:
12 But before all these, they shall lay their hands on you, and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues, and into prisons, being brought before kings and rulers for my name’s sake. 13 And it shall turn to you for a testimony. 14 Settle it therefore in your hearts, not to meditate before what ye shall answer: 15 For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist.
Do you see verse 14? 14 Settle it therefore in your hearts, not to meditate before what ye shall answer: There’s a colon there – very important punctuation! And I’ll get to that in a moment but first notice with me He told them to settle it in their hearts to NOT meditate BEFORE what they would answer when they were persecuted. I am by no means persecuted as is told here and yet I sometimes find myself running over and over in my thoughts imaginary conversations of what if. If she were to say this, I’d say this. Or if he dares say this, I’ll say this. And what does all this imaging do? Stirs up my flesh. What should I do? Settle it in my heart to rely on what comes after the colon. What comes after the colon? A Promise. A beautiful, glorious, wondrous promise. For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist.
So today don’t be spending your time worrying and meditating on ‘what ifs’. When the time comes HE IS WITH YOU and HE WILL TELL YOU WHAT TO SAY AND WHAT TO DO!! Hallelujah what a Saviour!!
Father Lord, thank You for this IDOK message and help all us IDOKs embrace You in it. Thank You that You are with us in tribulation and all the ‘what ifs’ in our lives. Help us trust You and wait upon You for the wisdom You will give us in our ‘what ifs’. This morning bless these with the grace and peace as they wait upon You in their what ifs of illness, disease, misunderstandings, and much more. Comfort and protect our IDOK Troops in all ways, mind, body and spirit. Give America space and grace to repent; bring Israel to Peace and Lord as they are soon coming to Passover, bless their Observances and Holy Spirit convince at least one that You Lord Jesus are the Passover Lamb. Revive Your Church Lord. Amen and amen. Maggie and Family. Josh. Donnie S. Smith and family. Renee’. Cathy’s friend and son. Jeremy H. Pastor’s Widow and four children. Martin Family. Odessa H. Margie & Duncan. Kearley Family. Kathy S. Glen Beck. Bev and family. Tonya and family. Rick Burgess and family. Dall T. Dylan. Marsha’s grand-baby. Kathy N. Kyle A. Joseph Toomey and Family. DeLois. Terri. Patsy B. Kim T. Kevin and the children. Lisa’s Mother. Katelyn (B). Janie B. Vickie. Lisa W. J Lloyd and family. Janet and Steve. Cathy. Toy and family. Caleb and family. Bay and family. Jennifer B. John and Carolyn. Larry and Claudia and family. Taylor & family. Jeanette and Earl and family. Libby and family. Callie. Madie. Ruth. Cynthia. Martha F and Bob. Allyson and Glen and family. Brittney and Kersten and family. Sharron and family. Sheila and Andy. Carrie and Rachel and Jacob and family. Billy and Gina and boys. Lance and family. Grace and family. Tressa. Brad, Lindsay, Karah and Haley. Chuck. Windy and Jared and families. Helen and Dan and family. Jen and Larry and family. Chad and Brittany and family. Mollie and family. Julia. Bobbie. Tj. Zack. Phillip. Jessica. Larry. Kayla. Trey. Jacob. Ashely. Lance. Candance. Laura and family. John and Sandy. Bill and Judy. Adam & Family. Andrew. Cindy, Sharron and Tonya’s houses to sell.
Every IDOK and every IDOK son and daughter and grandchild.
Every IDOK Pastor and Family.
Every IDOK church.
The Peace of Israel
Revival in America.
IDOKs Military Families.
IDOKs Troops (foreign soil) – Ethan. Christopher. Raul. Robert. Billy. Josh. Buddy. Mark. Josh W. James. Bryan. Nick. Hawk. Brant W. Lyndon A. Christopher R. Travis N. Joshua M. Brent. Drew. Justin G.
IDOK Troops leaving shortly for foreign soil: Albert R III. Bay N.
Serving Stateside: Jonathan. Jasmine B. Tommy T. Shaun. Bay. Danny. Tim. Lee. George.
Injured and brought State side: Anthony. Hector
Injured Stateside:
Hospitalized outside USA: Corpl. Light. Bradley T.
Military at home adjusting – Mack. The 226. Troy. Brad. Tommy. Desi. Edward J.
Civilian in Country – Lee.
As I post this it is 78°F and clear in Al Asad, IQ & the time there is 5:03 PM ADT – on April 3, 2008
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