IDOK DEVOTION FOR FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2009
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-pTNK8EJmk
It is the third verse of the song that speaks most poignantly to me today. Maybe it will you too.
This is my Father's world.
O let me ne’er forget
that though the wrong seems oft so strong,
God is the ruler yet.
This is my Father’s world:
why should my heart be sad?
The Lord is King; let the heavens ring!
God reigns; let the earth be glad!
Let me not forget that though the wrong seems often so strong, God is the ruler yet. We do not have far to look to see rampant wrong, very strong; for some it is even in their own homes; the fact that God is ruler yet may be all that gives strength to keep on keeping on. To Him be the glory!
I opened The Word and read this:
Isaiah 55 (Amplified Bible)
1 WAIT and listen, everyone who is thirsty! Come to the waters; and he who has no money, come, buy and eat! Yes, come, buy [priceless, spiritual] wine and milk without money and without price [simply for the self-surrender that accepts the blessing].
This is the picture that formed for me as I read. At a busy intersection stands a Man, not an unattractive man, but not the ‘holly-wood’ type either; but a Man with a message and more than a message – He has passion. You can see it. You can feel it. And He says, ‘WAIT, LISTEN! Before you walk on by, listen – are you thirsty? I have water. There’s no charge to you. Come. Come and drink. Come, drink till you are full. No, really! There’s no charge to you. I bought it for you – all of you. And not just water – whatever you need, I purchased it. Come, come and receive. Won’t you’?
An interesting monologue, wouldn’t you say? Have you heard a similar one? Is the GOD-MAN offering you something today? Has HE said WAIT, Listen! And are you? Has HE made you an offer that you shouldn’t refuse? HE has me. Am I foolish enough to refuse? Oh I hope not! Are you? And then HE says:
2 Why do you spend your money for that which is not bread, and your earnings for what does not satisfy? Hearken diligently to Me, and eat what is good, and let your soul delight itself in fatness [the profuseness of spiritual joy].
3 Incline your ear [submit and consent to the divine will] and come to Me; hear, and your soul will revive; and I will make an everlasting covenant or league with you, even the sure mercy (kindness, goodwill, and compassion) promised to David.
Got a dry and parched soul? Hear HIS promise: come to Me; hear, and your soul will revive —
Your soul WILL revive. Oh! What a promise! And don’t we need it so much? Wouldn’t that give us the FREEDOM to make us really FREE?
Be blessed and safe on this 4th of July weekend. May JESUS be in you a holy firework display!!
Praise Reports and Prayer Requests
Most of the mass in Katie’s brain was removed, there are still unanswered questions and treatments to come. Please pray as you are prompted by the Holy Spirit.
Donald 1’s surgery was postponed until Monday; our continued prayers are needed and appreciated.
ABBA, we do want to be a holy display of Your Glory, more beautiful, more thrilling than the most beautiful fireworks displayed in any night sky we have ever seen or will see. Groom us and train us to be a brilliant display, shining brightly against the backdrop of this dark society surrounding us. And don’t let these just be words we type, words we read, but really words we pray and mean. Move us and shape us so that even our closest family sees the transformation in us.
And today we are praying for Holly asking for her medical condition to be cleared and for her health to be restored. And we pray for family dynamics, for changes to come, even quickly if possible, LORD, for wrongs to be corrected, for peace to settle in where strife is now prevailing, for spiritual freedom to come and set captives free, for thirsty people to realize their thirst and come and drink. And for lives invaded by illness and disease we pray for health and restoration. And for weary souls we pray they will receive rest and refreshment. For IDOK Troops we pray for safety and all around well being and for safe returns home to family and friends. And for Israel’s Peace we pray and for America’s repentance, for Iran and country after country to hear the Gospel and believe. LORD, look into the heart, mind and life of every person named here below and speak to them today. We pray they will hear You say Come and we pray they will for Your glory and their good. Amen and amen.
A SPECIFIC UNSPOKEN. Unspoken Requests – situations so close you can only speak to Father about. Holly. Donald 2. Ed G. Debra B. Jon E. Katie B. Brian. Donald 1. Loyce McM. Marzelle. KC. Neolle T. Mary F. MH and J. Caleb and his family – Rob, Vaughn, Whitaker and Donoghue. Dora. Mattie. Jarrod. BETTY. Billie Joyce and family. Stack Family. Brenda and her family. Joshua A. Kim T and her parents. Martha McC. Tamra and Family. Rachel and family. Joe and Rose. Darlene’s Sister, Leona. Tammy B and Family. Jackie K. Brian T. Ricky M. Linda and Family. Joe. Michael H. Linda W. Debbie W. Mike and Vickie. Natalie. Jacqueline and Sons (River and Jackson). Sandra. Dot B. Julia O. Ann C. Stan and Jowanna and Family Mary. Shay and Emma’s Kids (orphanage in Zambia) Ministry. Susan D. Melissa and daughters. Jason A and his mother. Wayne B. Melinda H. Brennan and his family. Joshua. Mabel’s Aunt Lou. Heather and Brandon. Darlene and Torkel. W C and family. Maggie and Family. DeLois. Katelyn (B) J Lloyd and family. Janet and Steve. Bay and family. Bill and Judy. Doug. Larry and Claudia and family. Callie. Ruth. Cynthia. Allyson and Glyn and family. Brittney and Kersten and family. Sheila and Andy. Carrie and Rachel and Jacob and family. Chuck. Helen and Dan and family. Jen and Larry and family. Mollie and family. Andrew and Daughters. Mollie B.
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.
ABBA, I am posting this here in prayer as a daily prayer and I am praying as pure in motive as I know how today, asking that You by whatever ways and means You choose, see to the removal from office of every elected Official in Washington and all 50 States that is not sensitive to and is not inclined to work to preserve Judaeo-Christian values and the Constitution of this Nation in its Original Intent. Lord, I am so sorry that many (and thank You not all) offices of this Nation are filled with corrupt, reprobate-minded people who have no regard for You or Your Word and if I have done anything that has contributed to the election of these people, please forgive me and stop me from any further actions that will damage and bring this Nation to complete ruin. I pray Holy Spirit that You will stir the hearts and prayers of enough people to bring this Nation to repentance and will clean and cleanse the offices and the Officials of this Nation. Father God, please have mercy on us. Lord Jesus, clean Washington even as You did the Temple if need be. And Lord some weeks later since this prayer began we have word from one of those Alabama officials that he wants our prayers, that he is mindful of You, that he does love You and obviously he is well acquainted with Your Word. And ABBA I am so delighted and grateful for this man and for others like him, so for each of them (and You know who they are, Lord) we pray that You will anoint and empower them to stand firm and holy in these places of service You have given them and Lord please bring others alongside to stand with them and help them. And as he suggested move us to be involved in the political process with more than just our prayers according to the individual will You have for each of us. Again, Lord, thank You for this news, thank You for what You are doing. Amen and amen.
IDOKs Military Families.
IDOKs Troops (foreign soil) – Ethan. Christopher. Raul. Robert. Billy. Buddy. Mark. Josh W. James. Bryan. Nick. Brant W. Christopher R. Joshua M. Brent. Justin G. Michael K. Bay N. T. Palin. Richard M. Bobby G. (added 12/16/08) Tommy T. Chad B (3/2009) Kyle N.(3/09) [Kyle is having a birthday this month, extra blessings would be appreciated]. Jessica D. (4/09) Sgt. Vince Barrientos (5/2009)
IDOK Troops leaving shortly for foreign soil: Brandon B.
Serving Stateside: Jonathan. Jasmine B. Shaun. Bay. Danny. Lee. George. Travis N. Hawk. Justin G. Tommy W.
Injured: Lukas S. (11/30/08)
Military at home, specifically those emotional-spirit wounds that only God and Time can heal – Adam M. Captain Tran. Josh. John L. Drew.
As I post this it is 86°F and overcast in Al Taji, IQ (Airport) and the time there is 6:34 AM AST on July 3, 2009.
