Video Devotionals

Wednesday, August 28, 2019

Put Your Foot Down

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Have you ever been frustrated by a repeating set of problems or lack of response to your needs? Maybe you’ve given your children some instructions they repeatedly ignore. Finally, you come to a firm decision to see something change. We have a phrase we use for times like this, “I’m putting my foot down!” It’s a statement of resolution and authority.

When God prepared Joshua to lead Israel into the Promised Land, He instructed him about putting his foot down. Look at God’s word to Joshua in Joshua 1:2, 3 (NIV) “‘… Now then, you and all these people, get ready to cross the Jordan into the land I am about to give them—to the Israelites. I will give you every place where you set your foot, as I promised Moses.'”

Joshua was charged with leading God’s people into a land filled with enemies. His task was to drive out all the anti-God inhabitants and possess the land God had promised His people. To do this required great resolve, and recognition of God’s backing and authority to do so. He was to go in and put his foot down! He was to walk the land and claim it as God’s territory.

We too have spiritual enemies that occupy specific segments of our lives. As a believer in Jesus Christ, you are an overcomer. God’s power, backing, and authority are given to you to drive out evil and usher in good. This will not happen without you “putting your foot down” with a sense of resolve and authority against the spiritual forces seeking to invade your life and family.

This is what James the apostle referred to in his instructions recorded in James 4:7 (NIV) “Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” Put your foot down against all darkness in and around your life. It’s the first step toward victory!

Pastor Dale

Tuesday, August 27, 2019

Reorder Your Priorities

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Have you ever worked diligent preparing a report or document, and forget to save it? I’ve lost quite a few of these over the years. I, for one, am deeply grateful for whoever invented auto-save!

No one enjoys working hard to create something that’s lost or destroyed. We want our labor to last.

There’s a story in the Old Testament of a group of people who experienced the continual loss of their efforts. It’s found in the book of Haggai. Look at God’s word to this group describing their predicament in Haggai 1:5, 6 (NLT) “This is what the Lord of Heaven’s Armies says, ‘Look at what’s happening to you! You have planted much but harvest little. You eat but are not satisfied. You drink but are still thirsty. You put on clothes but cannot keep warm. Your wages disappear as though you were putting them in pockets with holes.'”

What a sad set of circumstances! Why was this happening to them? The problem was misplaced priorities. They had neglected building God’s temple of worship. Instead of building God’s house, they turned their time, attention, and resources to build their homes. The solution was clear. God told them how to change their situation, Haggai 1:8 (NLT) “‘Now go up into the hills, bring down timber, and rebuild my house …’ “

Once the people reordered their priorities, God’s blessings flowed again. When they recommitted themselves to building God’s house, God helped them with their houses.

Maybe you need to reorder your priorities. Remember, when you commit to building God’s house, He helps you build yours!

Pastor Dale

Building Home Household Priorities

Monday, August 26, 2019

Take Charge of Your Passion

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What’s the one thing you most enjoy? What’s the one thing you think about most often? What’s the one thing you’re willing to sacrifice other things to have or do?

All of these questions point to your passion. Everybody has it. Passion is a deep inner drive and desire for something. It’s that “thing” that gives you great pleasure and fulfillment. It’s usually connected to your work or your hobbies.

Passion energizes us. Passion focuses us. Passion inspires us. Passion affects our priorities and pursuits—positively or negatively. Disciplined passion for the right things is a great asset in life. Undisciplined or wrong-directed passion can wreak havoc on relationships and bring pain and ruin in someone’s life. The good news is this; passion is changeable and developable. You can get rid of a destructive passion and grow a healthy one.

Among all the things we can be passionate about, one thing is most positive and fulfilling. It’s the choice to develop a passion for God.

How does this happen? David, the biblical songwriter, told us how in Psalm 34:8 (NLT) “Taste and see that the Lord is good … “ This is the secret to developing a passion for God. The more you pursue Him, the more passion you’ll have for Him! As you taste His goodness, your appetite for Him increases!

Take charge of your passion. Among everything you’re passionate about, make sure God is first!

Pastor Dale

God's Presence Home Household Passion

Friday, August 23, 2019