IDOK DEVOTION FOR TUESDAY, JUNE 24, 2008
Mark 6:
30 Then the apostles gathered to Jesus and told Him all things, both what they had done and what they had taught.
31 And He said to them, “Come aside by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while.” For there were many coming and going, and they did not even have time to eat.
32 So they departed to a deserted place in the boat by themselves.
They gathered to Jesus. THAT my dear ones is an excellent idea for us today. Gather ourselves, come to Jesus and rest a while. The Apostles had been coming and going, so much so they had had no time to eat. I think I know why they did not have time to eat – there was no Chick-Fil-A on the way to and from. Notice what they did when they gathered to Jesus. They TALKED to HIM. They told Him ALL they had done and ALL they had taught. Could it be that we need to gather ourselves to Jesus and discuss with Him what WE have been doing and what WE have been teaching? Maybe we need to come apart before we ‘come apart’. That’s my plan for today – to come apart before I come apart. To gather myself to Jesus and talk to Him about my comings and goings (and yours too) and again settle into His REST. I encourage you to do the same. If that ‘come apart’ can be a couple hours – GREAT. But even 10 minutes will do more than you know: Chick-Fil-A has good food for on the go food; but a slow-cooked pot of fresh butter beans, sauteed (deep frying is not good for you) chicken, Cole slaw and cornbread cooked at home with love — yummy – is so much better! Gather to Jesus, tell HIM ALL and REST!
Hebrews 4:
9 There remains therefore a rest for the people of God.
10 For he who has entered His rest has himself also ceased from his works as God did from His.
11 Let us therefore be diligent to enter that rest, lest anyone fall according to the same example of disobedience.
Abba, I am petitioning You now for such a ‘meal’ with You – to come apart with You today LORD Jesus and tell You all and settle into Your Rest again. I pray that for our IDOKs too that somehow they will make those moments of respite with You. You know the cares of our hearts and we are now entrusting them to You. You know the ones grieving. And we entrust the passing of Nanny (Ruth Hensarling) to You. We entrust the family to You and the services and days to follow – You are indescribably good and You know best and it is for that we pray. We pray too for our IDOK Troops for protection for them and their families here at home. We pray for peace of mind for them, for these and all who will read here. And we are thinking of Bernie today. You know how dear he is to us. It is so good to know he is even more dear to You. It is good to know that whatever comes You know and You do all things well. It is good to know that You have a plan in this world of madness. It is good to know Lord that You are Good, indescribably good always and forever. We pray for the peace of Israel, for the repentance of America and for the refreshing and cleansing of the Bride of Christ for Your Name Sake Lord Jesus. Amen and amen. Sheri, Tyler, Hannah. Hensarling-Thompson-Cost-Thomas Family. Edie. Ann J. Bernie. Malpas Family. Darlene. Rachel. W C and family. Richard and Emma and family. 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. David & Allison. 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.
30 Then the apostles gathered to Jesus and told Him all things, both what they had done and what they had taught.
31 And He said to them, “Come aside by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while.” For there were many coming and going, and they did not even have time to eat.
32 So they departed to a deserted place in the boat by themselves.
They gathered to Jesus. THAT my dear ones is an excellent idea for us today. Gather ourselves, come to Jesus and rest a while. The Apostles had been coming and going, so much so they had had no time to eat. I think I know why they did not have time to eat – there was no Chick-Fil-A on the way to and from. Notice what they did when they gathered to Jesus. They TALKED to HIM. They told Him ALL they had done and ALL they had taught. Could it be that we need to gather ourselves to Jesus and discuss with Him what WE have been doing and what WE have been teaching? Maybe we need to come apart before we ‘come apart’. That’s my plan for today – to come apart before I come apart. To gather myself to Jesus and talk to Him about my comings and goings (and yours too) and again settle into His REST. I encourage you to do the same. If that ‘come apart’ can be a couple hours – GREAT. But even 10 minutes will do more than you know: Chick-Fil-A has good food for on the go food; but a slow-cooked pot of fresh butter beans, sauteed (deep frying is not good for you) chicken, Cole slaw and cornbread cooked at home with love — yummy – is so much better! Gather to Jesus, tell HIM ALL and REST!
Hebrews 4:
9 There remains therefore a rest for the people of God.
10 For he who has entered His rest has himself also ceased from his works as God did from His.
11 Let us therefore be diligent to enter that rest, lest anyone fall according to the same example of disobedience.
Abba, I am petitioning You now for such a ‘meal’ with You – to come apart with You today LORD Jesus and tell You all and settle into Your Rest again. I pray that for our IDOKs too that somehow they will make those moments of respite with You. You know the cares of our hearts and we are now entrusting them to You. You know the ones grieving. And we entrust the passing of Nanny (Ruth Hensarling) to You. We entrust the family to You and the services and days to follow – You are indescribably good and You know best and it is for that we pray. We pray too for our IDOK Troops for protection for them and their families here at home. We pray for peace of mind for them, for these and all who will read here. And we are thinking of Bernie today. You know how dear he is to us. It is so good to know he is even more dear to You. It is good to know that whatever comes You know and You do all things well. It is good to know that You have a plan in this world of madness. It is good to know Lord that You are Good, indescribably good always and forever. We pray for the peace of Israel, for the repentance of America and for the refreshing and cleansing of the Bride of Christ for Your Name Sake Lord Jesus. Amen and amen. Sheri, Tyler, Hannah. Hensarling-Thompson-Cost-Thomas Family. Edie. Ann J. Bernie. Malpas Family. Darlene. Rachel. W C and family. Richard and Emma and family. 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. David & Allison. 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 IsraelRevival 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. Jason G.
Civilian in Country – Lee.
As I post this it is 105°F and clear in Al Asad, IQ & the time there is 3:24 PM AST – on June 24, 2008
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As I post this it is 105°F and clear in Al Asad, IQ & the time there is 3:24 PM AST – on June 24, 2008
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