IDOK DEVOTION FOR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2008
Twenty-Two of twenty five – a Great Recipe:
22- Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
Philippians 4: 19 But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
It often means five days of workbook study wedged into two days but I am loving my Beth Moore study – A Heart Like His. I meet with 20 or so other women on Wednesday nights and our Pastor’s wife is the facilitator. One of the day’s homework I did today is prompting this IDOK. Or maybe two days — now I can’t decided which nugget to give you!
First, let me show you a pattern.
1 Samuel 23: 2 Therefore David inquired of the LORD, saying, “Shall I go and attack these Philistines?”
And the LORD said to David, “Go and attack the Philistines, and save Keilah.”
I Samuel 30: 8 So David inquired of the LORD, saying, “Shall I pursue this troop? Shall I overtake them?”
And He answered him, “Pursue, for you shall surely overtake them and without fail recover all.”
2 Samuel 2: 1 It happened after this that David inquired of the LORD, saying, “Shall I go up to any of the cities of Judah?” And the LORD said to him, “Go up.” David said, “Where shall I go up?” And He said, “To Hebron.”
2 Samuel 5: 19 So David inquired of the LORD, saying, “Shall I go up against the Philistines? Will You deliver them into my hand?” And the LORD said to David, “Go up, for I will doubtless deliver the Philistines into your hand.”
2 Samuel 21: 1 Now there was a famine in the days of David for three years, year after year; and David inquired of the LORD. And the LORD answered, … .
See the pattern? David inquired of the LORD and the LORD answered and David obeyed. I love this! Look particularly at verse 19. David inquired of the LORD – Shall I go? And the LORD said Go. So he did. And God did just what He said He would do. Great relationship, wouldn’t you say? Look further at this great relationship.
2 Samuel 5: 10 So David went on and became great, and the LORD God of hosts was with him.
12 So David knew that the LORD had established him as king over Israel, and that He had exalted His kingdom for the sake of His people Israel.
The LORD God of hosts is with David. David KNOWS that the LORD has established him as King and that this establishment is for the sake of the people. I think I can safely say that nearly everyone in Christian Faith knows David is a man after God’s own heart. That we have established. But let me show you something that may both disturb you and encourage you.
Think again about those verses above where David inquires of the LORD and the LORD answers. And look again at verse 12 (2 Sam.5) and be sure to remember verse 19 (2 Sam. 5). David KNEW the Lord had established him and as we have already seen David repeatedly inquired of the LORD for answers and direction. Now read verse 13:
13 And David took more concubines and wives from Jerusalem, after he had come from Hebron. Also more sons and daughters were born to David.
Nothing recorded here that David inquired of the LORD about this, is there?
22- Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
Philippians 4: 19 But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
It often means five days of workbook study wedged into two days but I am loving my Beth Moore study – A Heart Like His. I meet with 20 or so other women on Wednesday nights and our Pastor’s wife is the facilitator. One of the day’s homework I did today is prompting this IDOK. Or maybe two days — now I can’t decided which nugget to give you!
First, let me show you a pattern.
1 Samuel 23: 2 Therefore David inquired of the LORD, saying, “Shall I go and attack these Philistines?”
And the LORD said to David, “Go and attack the Philistines, and save Keilah.”
I Samuel 30: 8 So David inquired of the LORD, saying, “Shall I pursue this troop? Shall I overtake them?”
And He answered him, “Pursue, for you shall surely overtake them and without fail recover all.”
2 Samuel 2: 1 It happened after this that David inquired of the LORD, saying, “Shall I go up to any of the cities of Judah?” And the LORD said to him, “Go up.” David said, “Where shall I go up?” And He said, “To Hebron.”
2 Samuel 5: 19 So David inquired of the LORD, saying, “Shall I go up against the Philistines? Will You deliver them into my hand?” And the LORD said to David, “Go up, for I will doubtless deliver the Philistines into your hand.”
2 Samuel 21: 1 Now there was a famine in the days of David for three years, year after year; and David inquired of the LORD. And the LORD answered, … .
See the pattern? David inquired of the LORD and the LORD answered and David obeyed. I love this! Look particularly at verse 19. David inquired of the LORD – Shall I go? And the LORD said Go. So he did. And God did just what He said He would do. Great relationship, wouldn’t you say? Look further at this great relationship.
2 Samuel 5: 10 So David went on and became great, and the LORD God of hosts was with him.
12 So David knew that the LORD had established him as king over Israel, and that He had exalted His kingdom for the sake of His people Israel.
The LORD God of hosts is with David. David KNOWS that the LORD has established him as King and that this establishment is for the sake of the people. I think I can safely say that nearly everyone in Christian Faith knows David is a man after God’s own heart. That we have established. But let me show you something that may both disturb you and encourage you.
Think again about those verses above where David inquires of the LORD and the LORD answers. And look again at verse 12 (2 Sam.5) and be sure to remember verse 19 (2 Sam. 5). David KNEW the Lord had established him and as we have already seen David repeatedly inquired of the LORD for answers and direction. Now read verse 13:
13 And David took more concubines and wives from Jerusalem, after he had come from Hebron. Also more sons and daughters were born to David.
Nothing recorded here that David inquired of the LORD about this, is there?
And look what Deuteronomy 17:17 says: Neither shall he multiply wives for himself, lest his heart turn away; nor shall he greatly multiply silver and gold for himself.
Now don’t forget verse 13 (2 Sam.5) is sandwiched between verse 12 and verse 19 (2 Sam.5). Read them again if you need to. What does this tell you about David? What does it tell you about you? What does it tell you about every other sister and brother of Christian faith? Are you dismayed? Are you encouraged? How will you allow this to affect you? DADDY GOD, bless our ponderings and Holy Spirit, don’t let us fail to meditate on this for Jesus sake.
Guess I’ll have to wait on 2 Samuel chapter 6 – there’s a GREAT nugget in there too that we can use now in 2008!
We have an update on Captain Tran: – the young man at Ft. Knox who had a stroke. Captain Tran is doing good/better. They had him in a rehab program in Louisville, KY but have since sent him back to L.A. To be near his family which has been a great thing. Jonathan says that they are very supportive. They’re Vietnamese and family is very important to them. His age (thirties) and his good health is also on his side. He still can use his left side but may gain some of that back – with lots of work and prayers. I told Jonathan to tell him that lots of people have been praying for him.
Update and continued request: David T. Went to be with the LORD this week-end. Continue to pray for his wife. He didn’t have life insurance so she will be struggling.
Father God, thank You for Captain Tran’s improving medical condition and now we continue praying for his recovery and for his family. Lord, we know so little about him, but this we know: You love him and You desire fellowship with him and we pray that be so. And now we pray for David T’s wife as she walks this road of grief, praying for her to find her comfort in You and praying that You will provide for her not only spiritually but financially too. As so often when we meet here, we come with our IDOK Troops praying for their safety and well being in mind, body and spirit and today I am additionally asking You to make sure their votes for president be properly received and counted and Lord it is my prayer that we here Stateside and our Military abroad will be enough to secure the presidency for McCain and Palin. Lord, whatever You have to do get Your People committed to voting Your Word, do it. Don’t let there be any area of our day to day living that we do not inquire of You. Don’t let us just come to You on certain issues; cause us to pray and seek Your Will for everything. Help us ponder today’s passages and help us will to hear You and will to obey You. Thank You for Your Presence; You delight us Father. We are grateful to be Yours in Jesus Name. Amen and amen. Economic conditions, especially the effects it has upon the minds and hearts of people. Unspoken Requests – situations so close you can only speak to Father about. Joan. Jodi H. David T’s Family. Kimberly. Shay and Emma’s Kids (orphanage in Zambia) Ministry. Susan D. Jason A and his mother. Melinda H. Trisha. Patti’s Family. George. Brennan and his family. Joshua. Branson. The O’Brien family. Brooklyn. Families and communities hit by Gustav and Ike. Jacqueline and her boys, River and Jackson. Kim and her Fiancee. Jonathan. Mabel’s Aunt Lou. Heather and Brandon. Bernie. Darlene and Torkel. Edie G. Rachel. W C and family. Maggie and Family. Dylan. Joseph Toomey and Family. DeLois. Terri. Kim T. Kevin and the children. Katelyn (B). Janie B. Vickie. J Lloyd and family. Janet and Steve. Cathy. Caleb and family. Bay and family. Jennifer B. John and Carolyn and Family. Larry and Claudia and family. Taylor & family. David & Allison. Jeanette and Earl and family. Callie. Madie. Ruth. Cynthia. Martha F and Bob. Allyson and Glyn and family. Brittney and Kersten 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 Family. Laura and family. John and Sandy. Bill and Judy. Andrew and Daughters. Lee. Sharron and family, Linda and family, Bev and Family, Mollie B. Public and Private School Teachers.
Every IDOK and every IDOK son and daughter and grandchild.
Every IDOK Pastor and Family. Every IDOK church.
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. T. Palin.
IDOK Troops leaving shortly for foreign soil: Richard M. Brandon B.
Serving Stateside: Jonathan. Jasmine B. Tommy T. Shaun. Bay. Danny. Lee. George.Travis N. Hawk.
Injured and brought State side: Anthony.
Hospitalized: Captain Tran
Military at home adjusting – Tim. Mack. The 226. Troy. Brad. Tommy. Desi. Edward J. Lyndon A. Jason G.
Still praying but no recent update: Hector. Corpl. Light. Bradley T. Albert R III.
Justin G. IS home!!!
The Peace of Israel.
Revival in America.
November’s Election.
As I post this it is 77°F and haze in Al Taji, IQ & the time there is 6:19 AM AST- on October 23, 2008
Internet Daughters of the KING
THE WHITE STONE
His Ministry to You
Now don’t forget verse 13 (2 Sam.5) is sandwiched between verse 12 and verse 19 (2 Sam.5). Read them again if you need to. What does this tell you about David? What does it tell you about you? What does it tell you about every other sister and brother of Christian faith? Are you dismayed? Are you encouraged? How will you allow this to affect you? DADDY GOD, bless our ponderings and Holy Spirit, don’t let us fail to meditate on this for Jesus sake.
Guess I’ll have to wait on 2 Samuel chapter 6 – there’s a GREAT nugget in there too that we can use now in 2008!
We have an update on Captain Tran: – the young man at Ft. Knox who had a stroke. Captain Tran is doing good/better. They had him in a rehab program in Louisville, KY but have since sent him back to L.A. To be near his family which has been a great thing. Jonathan says that they are very supportive. They’re Vietnamese and family is very important to them. His age (thirties) and his good health is also on his side. He still can use his left side but may gain some of that back – with lots of work and prayers. I told Jonathan to tell him that lots of people have been praying for him.
Update and continued request: David T. Went to be with the LORD this week-end. Continue to pray for his wife. He didn’t have life insurance so she will be struggling.
Father God, thank You for Captain Tran’s improving medical condition and now we continue praying for his recovery and for his family. Lord, we know so little about him, but this we know: You love him and You desire fellowship with him and we pray that be so. And now we pray for David T’s wife as she walks this road of grief, praying for her to find her comfort in You and praying that You will provide for her not only spiritually but financially too. As so often when we meet here, we come with our IDOK Troops praying for their safety and well being in mind, body and spirit and today I am additionally asking You to make sure their votes for president be properly received and counted and Lord it is my prayer that we here Stateside and our Military abroad will be enough to secure the presidency for McCain and Palin. Lord, whatever You have to do get Your People committed to voting Your Word, do it. Don’t let there be any area of our day to day living that we do not inquire of You. Don’t let us just come to You on certain issues; cause us to pray and seek Your Will for everything. Help us ponder today’s passages and help us will to hear You and will to obey You. Thank You for Your Presence; You delight us Father. We are grateful to be Yours in Jesus Name. Amen and amen. Economic conditions, especially the effects it has upon the minds and hearts of people. Unspoken Requests – situations so close you can only speak to Father about. Joan. Jodi H. David T’s Family. Kimberly. Shay and Emma’s Kids (orphanage in Zambia) Ministry. Susan D. Jason A and his mother. Melinda H. Trisha. Patti’s Family. George. Brennan and his family. Joshua. Branson. The O’Brien family. Brooklyn. Families and communities hit by Gustav and Ike. Jacqueline and her boys, River and Jackson. Kim and her Fiancee. Jonathan. Mabel’s Aunt Lou. Heather and Brandon. Bernie. Darlene and Torkel. Edie G. Rachel. W C and family. Maggie and Family. Dylan. Joseph Toomey and Family. DeLois. Terri. Kim T. Kevin and the children. Katelyn (B). Janie B. Vickie. J Lloyd and family. Janet and Steve. Cathy. Caleb and family. Bay and family. Jennifer B. John and Carolyn and Family. Larry and Claudia and family. Taylor & family. David & Allison. Jeanette and Earl and family. Callie. Madie. Ruth. Cynthia. Martha F and Bob. Allyson and Glyn and family. Brittney and Kersten 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 Family. Laura and family. John and Sandy. Bill and Judy. Andrew and Daughters. Lee. Sharron and family, Linda and family, Bev and Family, Mollie B. Public and Private School Teachers.
Every IDOK and every IDOK son and daughter and grandchild.
Every IDOK Pastor and Family. Every IDOK church.
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. T. Palin.
IDOK Troops leaving shortly for foreign soil: Richard M. Brandon B.
Serving Stateside: Jonathan. Jasmine B. Tommy T. Shaun. Bay. Danny. Lee. George.Travis N. Hawk.
Injured and brought State side: Anthony.
Hospitalized: Captain Tran
Military at home adjusting – Tim. Mack. The 226. Troy. Brad. Tommy. Desi. Edward J. Lyndon A. Jason G.
Still praying but no recent update: Hector. Corpl. Light. Bradley T. Albert R III.
Justin G. IS home!!!
The Peace of Israel.
Revival in America.
November’s Election.
As I post this it is 77°F and haze in Al Taji, IQ & the time there is 6:19 AM AST- on October 23, 2008
Internet Daughters of the KING
THE WHITE STONE
His Ministry to You
