The City of the Living God

IDOK DEVOTION FOR WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11, 2008

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.
Now that we have come to Mount Zion, what do we see, what shall we see? The City of the Living God. And what is this City of the Living God like? I am convinced with our minds still subject to sin we cannot imagine the glories of it but lets try.
Revelation 21: 2 Then I, John, saw the holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.
Just this verse tells me that Abba has created some spectacular, stupendous, superlative, structures in this City that you and I call HOME. And yes we can call it home NOW. Verse 23 of Hebrews 12 says we are REGISTERED IN HEAVEN. Did you notice that ‘registered’ is PAST tense – already having taken place. So since we have come to Mount Zion we ARE NOW registered in Heaven. That must be why I have heard some evangelist asks do you have your reservations? And we can respond in Christ Jesus we most assuredly do!!
Lets go back to the City prepared for us. I am certain the Holy Spirit chose carefully His word here (like He chooses ALL His words carefully!). And it says Abba has prepared His City for us the way a Bride adorns herself for her husband. I don’t know much about Jewish wedding tradition, wish I did – maybe I will study that! Anyway lets just think about how a young woman having prayed and Abba having brought into her life the young man He has chosen for her and Mom and Dad are so excited too and wedding planning begins. Do you see the excitement? Do you see the sparing no expense? Do you see the thrill as each and every detail is put in place? I think that does not even begin to describe what Abba has done for us. And yes HE SPARED NO EXPENSE to give us His City.
John 3:16 16 For God so greatly loved and dearly prized the world that He [even] gave up His only begotten (unique) Son, so that whoever believes in (trusts in, clings to, relies on) Him shall not perish (come to destruction, be lost) but have eternal (everlasting) life.
Ponder on this today. To you to whom He has given so much already why would He not give you all you need today?
Romans 8: 32 He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?
Abba, thank You is so little to say in response to You but for now until we have a more perfect vocabulary we say thank You Daddy God. Oh how beautiful are the meaning of those words. Daddy God. Yes, Lord, thank You. Your City, what a place for You to prepare for us. Thank You.
And thank You that here and now You have and are yet preparing for us. Thank You that today is victory day. Help us walk in it today; help us refuse to take any detours today. Thank You for the love and mercy, forgiveness, provisions and grace that You are and shall lavish upon each and every IDOK today.
Thank You for watching carefully and protecting our IDOK Troops today. And in particular we pray for Jason, his wife and family. We know You have great plans for Jason and we petition for all strength and grace, will and determination for these plans to come to be and in addition we pray for comfort and pain relief and healing.
Thank You for Your Love and Plans for Israel and as You have commanded we pray for her Peace. We pray too for this Nation called America, a place we are grateful to live, a place that has given so much and yes taken so much too. Abba, have mercy. Holy Spirit pour out Yourself here and bring conviction of sin, of righteousness and judgment to come; soften the hearts of people to believe the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Expose the lies of false prophets; forgive and heal America we pray.
Thank You for Vacation Bible Schools being conducted this week. Equip and give strength to the workers, to the parents and give bright eyes and sweet hearts to the children to Hear You speak to them this week. I ask particularly for blessings upon a certain 6 year old young man attending this week. Thank You for loving us and thank You for leading us to love You in Jesus. 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 92°F and partly cloudy in Al Asad, IQ & the time there is 3:53 PM AST – on June 11, 2008

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