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IDOK DEVOTION FOR THURSDAY, JULY 17, 2008


Have you ever wondered what God meant when He said in Malachi 1:2 and 3 . . . Yet Jacob I have loved; But Esau I have hated, ?
Have you ever heard yourself trying to ‘explain’ what He really meant when He said He hated Esau? Haven’t we all said that God LOVES everyone; that the only thing He hates is sin? Haven’t we told our children that as a Christian we are commanded to love everyone? To love the sinner but hate the sin? And I have believed what I have told and I STILL believe it is true but there it is in black and white, Esau I have hated.
I went to my treasured on line Hebrew and Greek Lexicon and I did not come away with the definition I expected after reading my Bible footnote which reads like this: But Esau I have hated: The contrast between the words love and hate here and in v. 2 seems much too strong. But on many occasions in the Old Testament, the verb hate has the basic meaning “not to choose.”
How do you define the word hate? This is what I found at freedictionary.com: 1. To dislike (someone or something) intensely 2. To be unwilling (to do something): I hate to trouble you.
And the Hebrew Lexicon stated this:
To hate, be hateful
(Qal) to hate
Of man
Of God
Hater, one hating, enemy (participle) (subst)
(Niphal) to be hated
(Piel) hater (participle)
Of persons, nations, God, wisdom
With all this and with what I believe to be an open line with Father God, this is what I think. The Book of Malachi is all about Covenant, the breaking and keeping of it. Father is all about keeping it and at the time of Malachi Israel had done a bang up job of breaking it. From studies of earlier Books we know that God made covenant with Jacob. He did not make covenant with Esau. Why? Was it because He had a intense dislike for Esau? No. I can’t buy that. Was it because Esau was red-haired? No. That won’t work for me either. But I think this will work for me: God was unwilling to make covenant with Esau. In other words it was Jacob He had chosen; it was Esau, He elected “not to choose”. Why? I can only speculate about that. Why did Father choose Israel to be the people to bring Jesus into the world? Why did He choose to reveal Himself to me or you unto salvation? I don’t know. He just did! But let me add what I think. He knew the heart of Esau and He knew Esau did not have a heart for HIM. He knew Esau was at enmity (enemy) with Him. (But you know what else I think which makes this even more sad? Even though Esau had no heart for God, Esau was a ‘good ole boy’. ) And it’s the same with any soul now who fails to accept Jesus as Savior, that soul has no heart for God. Therefore in the day of judgment, that soul will be as Esau – no saving covenant relationship – that soul will be ‘hated’ because that soul ‘chose not God’. And because that soul refused Him, He has no choice but to turn that one away – “not to choose”. I am still ‘uncomfortable’ with the word hate associated with God My Father and people but whatever He says is RIGHT and GOOD and JUST and HOLY and LOVING and KIND – who am I to argue with Him? Of this I am certain, even when Father hates He does it in LOVE. Figure that one out. Or just take it on faith.
Many, many blessings upon you today!
Father, thank You for the Book of Malachi; keep teaching me from it. Thank You for loving us. Thank You for seeing our hearts; thank You for giving us hearts to love You and thank You that we are willing to receive the ability to love You. And we pray for others, even some listed here and we pray they too will be willing to receive Your love. We are sad when people are not willing to love You. We are sad when people make choices that leave You no choice but to turn away. This is so sad Father. Help us balance today. Thank You for protecting our IDOK Troops; thank You that You are there for them when they call on You. And we pray they will call more and more and that they will love You more and more. We pray for the safety and peace of Israel. We want to see Her living in Covenant with You and we want to help. And I pray America as a Nation will help Israel. I pray too for this Nation that You will have mercy on us, that You will forgive and that as a people, we will repent. We pray for grace and space to repent. And we pray for the presidential candidates that You will bring to power the one that will turn the hearts of the America people back to You and that You will see to the defeat of the one that will hinder us from repentance. Thank You for each IDOK and I pray for their strength today; that each will do well in loving and trusting You today. Father, You are blessing Bernie in his treatments please keep it up. And as others have asked we pray for Steve that the surgery will be so good that even the doctors will be amazed – dumbfound them Lord with Your Glory in this. Thank You for hearing and for answering for Jesus sake and in His name we pray. Amen and Amen. Tye B. Joann. Sheri, Tyler, Hannah. 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 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. Lee. George.Travis N. Hawk.
Injured and brought State side: Anthony. Hector
Hospitalized outside USA: Corpl. Light. Bradley T.
Military at home adjusting – Tim. Mack. The 226. Troy. Brad. Tommy. Desi. Edward J. Lyndon A. Jason G.
Civilian in Country – Lee.
As I post this it is 88°F and scattered clouds in Balad, IQ & the time there is 6:17 AM AST – on July 17, 2008
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IDOK DEVOTION FOR WEDNESDAY, JULY 16, 2008


As I begin, he’s on his way back to the office. Two extra days at home makes retirement look sweeter and sweeter! Thank you for your prayers.
As the hour is getting late and rather than give you a re-run, how about a guest writer today? This devotion is entitled A Thorn in the Paw (pages 26 and 27) from the book entitled Meditations for Dog Lovers by James Dyet. I hope you enjoy it. I know a certain someone will who is back at the office today; it’s his book but I don’t think he has read this particular one yet.
A Thorn in the Paw
The HIGHLINE CANAL snakes its way through Littleton, Colorado, and draws residents to its cottonwood-lined banks for a hike or leisurely stroll. Coloradans call it a canal, but midwesterners and easterners would call it a ditch. After all it is quiet narrow and rarely has any water. So it is a safe place to walk with small children or dogs.
Molly and I hiked the Highline Canal trail one beautiful fall day alongside the Highland Ranch Golf Course. Being an avid golfer, I used the occasion to saunter off the trail and into the rough in search of lost golf balls. Molly tagged along behind me–jauntily at first, but then haltingly. When she stopped walking, I thought she was tired, but then I discovered a thorn in her right front paw.
Guilt overwhelmed me. Why had I ventured off the trail and taken Molly into an area of spindly grass, yucca, thistles, cacti, and other prickly weeds? Even if I had found a hundred Titleist golf balls, they would not have compensated for Molly’s injury. The best I could do at the moment was console her, pick her up, and carry her the long mile back to our origination–my daughter’s and son-in-law’s house where tweezers would remove the thorn.
The walk back to the house taught me a few things: (1) Molly was heavier than I expected; (2) my back was weaker than I expected; (3) golf balls hit into the rough should stay where they land; and (4) I would never lead Molly astray again.
Good Dogma
Unlike a dog on a leash, every human being has chosen to stray from God and walk in sin (Isa. 53:6). As a result of that choice, we inflicted great harm on ourselves. But Jesus, the Good Shepherd, launched a search and rescue mission on our behalf. Upon finding us, He picked us up and carried us home (Luke 15:1-5).
Now, as His followers, we can walk with Jesus anywhere. He never leads us astray. The path may seem rough at times, but He never lets anything harm us. Lets enjoy the walk!
A Bible Treat
When He [the Good Shepherd] has brought out all His own, He goes on ahead of them, and His sheep follow Him because they know His voice. John 10:4.
I like the way Mr. Dyet listed the things he learned from his walk on the ‘wild side’. When you and I make a detour from the trail (path) that Abba has placed us on, we would do well to list those things we have learned and endeavor to not repeat those mistakes. Many, many blessings to each of you today.
Isaiah 53: 6 All we like sheep have gone astray; We have turned, every one, to his own way; And the LORD has laid on Him the iniquity of us all.
Luke 15: Then all the tax collectors and the sinners drew near to Him to hear Him. 2 And the Pharisees and scribes complained, saying, “This Man receives sinners and eats with them.” 3 So He spoke this parable to them, saying: 4 “What man of you, having a hundred sheep, if he loses one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the wilderness, and go after the one which is lost until he finds it? 5 And when he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders, rejoicing.
Abba, thank You for James Dyet and the insights You have given him; thank You for the insights You give each of us. I pray for us today that we will set our faces to stay on Your Path today. Thank You for wholeness and healing for Jerry and for these listed here. Thank You for the paths that You have individually chosen for each us and thank You that You allow no harm to come to us. Thank You for protecting our IDOK Troops today; thank You for loving them and caring for them perfectly. Thank You for Your comfort and peace that You have for each and every family and friend who is waiting for them to come home. Thank You for Your Plan for Israel and we pray for Her Peace. We pray for America for repentance and restoration to the Nation You birthed us to be. We pray for both political candidates that You will take to the Oval Office that one who will do Your Will in restoring America to holiness. Give ourselves to You today and we pray for Your Will to be accomplished. Amen and amen. Tye B. Joann. Sheri, Tyler, Hannah. 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 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. Lee. George.Travis N. Hawk.
Injured and brought State side: Anthony. Hector
Hospitalized outside USA: Corpl. Light. Bradley T.
Military at home adjusting – Tim. Mack. The 226. Troy. Brad. Tommy. Desi. Edward J. Lyndon A. Jason G.
Civilian in Country – Lee.
As I post this it is °F and in & the time there is – on July 16, 2008 (web site down today)
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