IDOK DEVOTION FOR TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2009

Sometime in the morning hours before dawn something was going on it my head, not really a dream; a conversation maybe, and Scripture too. Something about hiding what we are ashamed for others to see. And something about the comfort of knowing that it is not our outward appearance at which ABBA looks, but our hearts. I Samuel 16: . . . for man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.”

Admittedly, there are things about this frame of mine that I hide; why else would I try on 3 changes of clothes before I finally leave the house? And I suspect I am not the only one. I suspect that we all have things we’d like to hide from the view of others. And you know in some cases that’s not wrong – some things need to be hidden! In fact I would like to see our young ladies hide a lot more ‘stuff’ than they do! Please do not miss-read me here, there is nothing shameful about our anatomies, unless we take what is designed for exclusion and present it for public viewing. A mind to do less ‘advertising’ would indicate the young lady was a little more aware of her great value; but that’s another ‘sermon’.

Sometime shame is appropriate. Sometimes shame lets us know that something is wrong and changes need to be made. Genesis 3: 7 Then the eyes of both of them were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together and made themselves coverings.

Now with Adam and Eve the changes they made were not sufficient; more was needed. So Father in His enormous love and mercy sought them out and made the proper change available to them. And they accepted.

So! When ‘shame’ shows up, wisdom says we need to perk up and question why. Why am I feeling ashamed? Have I sinned? Am I about to sin? Where is this shame coming from? Is it appropriate? Is it alerting me that I need to change course? Is it old? Have I been feeling this way a long time? Is it new? Just when did this start? Am I in violation of Scripture when I participate in these thoughts or this conduct? Do I need to talk to someone?

Proverbs 19:

20 Listen to counsel and receive instruction,

That you may be wise in your latter days.

21 There are many plans in a man’s heart,

Nevertheless the LORD’s counsel—that will stand.

Shame. For Adam and Eve it made them ready to receive God’s provision of forgiveness. For us, if we have already forsaken the conduct and accepted His forgiveness and shame is still hanging around, then we can know Satan has picked it up and is using it against us. Send him ‘packing’ today! I John 1:9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Praise Reports and Prayer Requests

Vicki is home and doing well after surgery; thank you for your prayers.

Shame, a gift and a curse I guess we could say, depending upon its source; I pray we will learn to easily recognize the origin of the shame we experience and that we will come to You early, ABBA, to accept Your forgiveness and cleansing and cease to live in shame. I pray You will do all that You desire with this message. Thank You for another day to live right; may we do it. And we pray now for our list of people, some are improving and we are so grateful; some are still facing the enemy of disease and we pray for their courage and victory. We pray for our IDOK Troops to again be protected in spirit, soul and body today. And I pray for each IDOK and each Reader that today will be a shame-free day because we have seen all our iniquities laid upon You, Lord Jesus. We pray for faithful eyes to see You, LORD, the Author and Finisher of our faith. Amen and amen.

A Specific Unspoken.

Unspoken Requests – situations so close you can only speak to Father about.

Children and/or Grandchildren about whom Moms (& Dads) are concerned that their salvation profession may not be true.

Rudon. Kelly C. Henry P. Dana and Joey and Children. Tracey M. Vicki and Bob. Brady and Chloe. Patti and family. Joyce, John & children. Sparky. Sean. Susan R. Kay B. Rusty & Romney. Johnny McK and family. Katie H. Amber Johns. Joe-Ann. McCarver Family. Vickie and Family. Dennis and Lisa J. Jack. Melanie and Jay M. Susanne M. Alice T. Elaine W and Family. Joni and Todd. Roy and Julee. Glenn R and his family. Holly. Donald 2. Ed G. Debra B. Jon E. Brian. Donald 1. Loyce McM. DeLois. Mollie B. Marzelle. KC. Neolle T. Mary F. MH and J. Caleb and his family – Rob, Vaughn, Whitaker and Donoghue. Dora. Mattie. Jarrod. 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. Natalie. Jacqueline and Sons (River and Jackson). Sandra. Dot B. Julia O. Ann C. Stan and Jowanna and Family Mary.. Susan D. Melissa and daughters. Jason A and his mother. Wayne B. Melinda H. Brennan and his family. Joshua. Heather and Brandon. Darlene and Torkel. W C and family. Maggie and Family. Katelyn (H) J Lloyd. 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.

Shay and Emma’s Kids (orphanage in Zambia) Ministry

Ryan, Sarah, Josh & Caleb Bedenkop – missionaries in Arizona.

The Ministry of IDOK

The Peace of Israel.

Revival in America.

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. Bobby G. (added 12/16/08) Tommy T. Kyle N(3/09). Jessica D. (4/09) Sgt. Vince Barrientos (5/2009) Bill H. (added 9/24/09)

IDOK Troops leaving shortly for foreign soil: Brandon B.

Serving Stateside: Jonathan. Jasmine B. Shaun. Bay. Lee. George. Travis N. Hawk. Justin G. Tommy W.

Injured: Lukas S. (11/30/08) Matt P. (added 9/24/09)

Military at home, specifically those emotional-spirit wounds that only God and Time can heal – Adam M. Captain Tran. Josh. John L. Drew. Richard M.

As I post this it is 73°F and scattered clouds in Kabul, AH (Airport) and the time is 3:30 PM AFT on October 13, 2009.