Two Mountains

IDOK DEVOTION FOR TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 2008

It’s been a LONG day and it is nearly over; so I plan to be brief. Even on days that seem to have arisen from the opposite of Heaven, our Abba is still in control. More and more we must trust His love for us. More and more we must trust that He is in control and that if He allows it, we by His Grace can bear it.
Hebrews 12: 22 But you have come to Mount Zion and to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, to an innumerable company of angels, 23 to the general assembly and church of the firstborn who are registered in heaven, to God the Judge of all, to the spirits of just men made perfect, 24 to Jesus the Mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling that speaks better things than that of Abel.
This is a portion of the Pastor’s text on Sunday morning. Here in this section of Hebrews a comparison is made between Mount Sinai and Mount Zion. We all begin at Mount Sinai. The Pastor said it is a fearful place. Fearful because at Mount Sinai we must either keep the law perfectly or die an eternal death. Pastor said we have heard it preached that there is only one way to Heaven and that way is Jesus. Then he told us that was not true. He said there are two ways to Heaven. Any soul who lives a perfect life; that is any soul who NEVER, EVER breaks the perfect law (all 10 Commandments) of God from birth to death will be welcomed into Heaven. Know anyone like that? Sure isn’t me!!! But I do know someone who qualifies. His name is JESUS. And Jesus is our way from Mount Sinai to Mount Zion. Mount Zion is the place of forgiveness and grace! Read the text again.
22 But you have come to Mount Zion and to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, to an innumerable company of angels, 23 to the general assembly and church of the firstborn who are registered in heaven, to God the Judge of all, to the spirits of just men made perfect, 24 to Jesus the Mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling that speaks better things than that of Abel.
The first word in verse 22 is a GREAT word: But. It means something has happened. It means that what would normally be is not. It means God has intervened!! Hallelujah!! And because of Him, we have left Mount Sinai and we have come to the city of the Living God. Let those words sink in – the city of the Living God. It’s a real place and our Abba is the LIVING GOD. Ponder on that and maybe we will take up it again on Wednesday.
This feels good!!
Abba, I have missed this IDOK ministry. Thank You for returning me. Thank You too for this passage in Hebrews. Thank You Lord Jesus for bringing us to Mount Zion. Thank You that You have not left us to die eternally in Sinai.
Right now we are thinking of Bernie; he’s experiencing some physical difficulties and we’d like for him to be made well and Steve too and others listed here. And not just physical healings but healings of minds, emotions and the refreshing of spirit in all who are weary. And comfort for those grieving and companionship for those who are lonely; and courage for those with fears and doubts and wisdom for those perplexed and whatever else – Lord You know our needs. I am so glad that You do and You are willing to supply them all. Thank You.
And for our IDOK Troops we pray for their safe keeping; love on them today for us we pray and bring them home to family and friends as soon as practical. And there are other things troubling us, things here on this SOIL and it’s mostly sin, in all its forms – greed, lies, perversion, murder, hatred – the list seems endless. Abba, have mercy; give the people of America grace and space to repent. Please pour out Your Conviction upon us. Lord Bless us with conviction of sin; cause us to cry out for relief from the burden of sin. Cause us to hate our sins. Soften our hearts, open our blinded eyes. Help us see Your Beauty and Your Gift of Life Everlasting and Life Abundant here and now. And Lord thy will be done with the election. Protect Israel, we pray for Her peace. We pray for revival in our Your Churches and we pray for Vacation Bible Schools. We want to see You revealed to boys and girls and we pray as You have made them ready they will believe and be saved. What we really want to see is boys and girls to fall in love with You Jesus. We pray that for us adults too.
Thank You for today. Bless each reader, give them a renewed sense of Your Sweet Presence. Amen and Amen. Bernie. Malpas Family. Kevin M and Family. Darlene. Rachel. Allison. Kinard Family. Alla Mae. W C and family. Richard and Emma and family. Oprah. Chris B. Maggie and Family. Josh. Donnie S. Renee’. Cathy’s friend and son. Odessa H. Kathy S. Glen Beck. Tonya and family. Dall T. Dylan. Marsha’s grand-baby. Kathy N. Kyle A. Joseph Toomey and Family. DeLois. Terri. Kim T. Kevin and the children. Lisa’s Mother. Katelyn (B). Janie B. Pattie S. 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 Glyn 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 and Baby. Laura and family. John and Sandy. Bill and Judy. Adam & Family. Andrew. Cindy, Sharron and Tonya’s houses to sell.
Unspoken Requests – situations so close you can only speak to Father about
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. Brant W. Christopher R. Joshua M. Brent. Drew. Justin G. Kyle N. Michael K. Sgt. Bozicevich. Bay N.
IDOK Troops leaving shortly for foreign soil: Albert R III.
Serving Stateside: Jonathan. Jasmine B. Tommy T. Shaun. Bay. Danny. Tim. Lee. George.
Injured and brought State side: Anthony. Hector
Hospitalized outside USA: Corpl. Light. Bradley T.
Military at home adjusting – Mack. The 226. Troy. Brad. Tommy. Desi. Edward J.Travis N. Hawk. Lyndon A.
Civilian in Country – Lee.
As I post this it is 79°F and clear in Al Asad, IQ & the time there is 7:55 AM AST – on June 10, 2008

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