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Thursday Sep 05, 2019
Thursday Sep 05, 2019
Today we read Gen. 41:1-Ex. 2:25
Exodus 1:17 really spoke to me! the King of Egypt has ordered all of the Hebrew midwives to kill every newborn male, and allow every female to live. But, “the midwives, HOWEVER, feared God and did not do what the King of Egypt told them to do.”
The primary word that jumped out at me was HOWEVER. The midwives heard the order, but opposed the king because they had a “HOLY HOWEVER.” They feared the King of Kings above the king(s) of this world.
In the same way, I believe God is raising up Modern Day Midwives who are not afraid to go against the grain of the popular vote. God is raising up men and women who will hear God above the noise, and despite opposition, they will carry with them a “Holy However.”
Many Christians in the marketplace have to make this decision everyday. Whether they have to take a righteous stand against a leader or a government position others agree with, God is calling us to speak up when something is inconsistent with our God conviction. God wants us to put his agenda first. And God is a God of life. God is a God of justice. God is a God who defends the marginalized; so he is placing radical revivalists throughout the world, to fight back against worldly kings and principalities. And if they threaten to take your job, don’t fret: God will give you another. If you have to defend your position, God will stand up within you. God has anointed you for such a time as this, to protect the Moses’ coming your way. stand up for righteousness. Don’t sign every document. Read the fine print and pray for guidance.
The midwives in Exodus understood a few things. First they understood: if I do not stand up for God, then Moses cannot get up and live. Second, they understood calling as something more than a platform from which to speak. Calling is also an assignment to cover. They had to cover Moses and every male born in that time.
Who are you covering? Who are you advocating for?
The beautiful thing about their decision to cover was that it was selfless. But God rewarded them anyway. Exodus 1:21 says “And because the midwives feared God, he gave them families of their own.”
Lesson: If I fear God, then fruitfulness is the consequence.
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Wednesday Sep 04, 2019
Wednesday Sep 04, 2019
Today we read Genesis 29:1- Genesis 40:23. The one verse that spoke to me today was Genesis 32:26. By this point Jacob is, by man’s account, abundantly blessed. He has Esau’s blessing and birthright. He has two wives, more money than he can count, children on top of children, livestock and materials from Laban’s house. He is rolling in the money. Yet, when he finally gets to himself, he asks God to bless him. And he decides not to stop wrestling until he receives it.
This one small request speaks volumes to me. Firstly it infers that there are some blessings that money cannot buy. some blessings are worth more than the clothes in one’s closet, the car in one’s garage and the money in one’s account. Many people have material wealth but they are still separated from their center, desiccating in a valley of dry bones, and sinking in their soul. They are blessed but they don’t feel blessed. And true blessings come from God. It’s one thing to have external wealth. It’s another thing to have internal peace. It’s one thing to have opulent decor in your fancy home. It’s another thing to be able to get a good night’s sleep.
On the outside, Jacob looked like he had the world. But he was on the run. He couldn’t enjoy what he worked hard for, because he was afraid his angry brother would kill him. Shame stole his smile. Deceit crippled his drive. And this is why he wrestled with God. He needed something more than money in his pocket; he needed healing for his soul.
But remember: he did not get this blessing quickly. He couldn’t just rush into God’s presence for a quick second, and then rush out to get on with his to do list. He wrestled all night. He persisted in his pursuit.
LESSONS: Some blessings don’t come automatically. Some blessings come when you pursue God diligently.
Most of all, God didn’t bless him until he got Jacob alone; until he removed all the trappings of success to have a one-on-one encounter with his child. What is God removing from your life, to prove to you that you don’t need it, in order to be blessed? How willing are you to get alone for a few moments, just to hear from God? True encounters bring blessings that money cannot buy.
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Tuesday Sep 03, 2019
Tuesday Sep 03, 2019
Day 2 - COMPLETE!
Today we read Genesis 16:1-Genesis 28:22. The one verse that really hit me today was Genesis 24:15 because the servant is sent by Abraham to find a wife for Isaac. The servant doesn’t try to complete his assignment without prayer. He prays because prayer is our guide. He also prays with specificity. He isn’t afraid to ask for something specific, as a sign that he has found the right thing. God is challenging us to be more specific in our prayers, and to pray with our eyes open. This means, after we pray look for God to answer because he will!
But God doesn’t even wait to answer his prayer. Before he finishes praying the thing he prayed for came out. Before he said AMEN, God brought his answer right in front of him. I am believing that God is about to bring sudden answers to you. I believe that God is going to respond quicker than you imagined. Before you know there is a need, God will bring supply. Before you know there is a deficit, God will open a door. I believe this with every fiber of my being. God is bringing accelerated answers to those who are willing to make bold prayers.
The servant sees Rebekah as he was praying, which means his eyes were open in expectation of what God was going to do. Your expectation brings manifestation. And his prayer wasn’t even for him. It was for someone else. This, my friends, is intercession!
Today, I will pray to God boldly, and look for God’s answers immediately. I now understand that prayer is not for information, prayer is for affirmation. Prayer doesn’t inform God about something he doesn’t already know. Rather prayer affirms that God is who God has always been, and because of this fact, he is faithful and just to answer our prayers before we even say AMEN!
LESSON: When God answers, move. Don’t allow delay to deter you from destiny. MOVE.
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Monday Sep 02, 2019
Monday Sep 02, 2019
Day 1 is here! Listen and Read along, and then make sure to take a picture of your bible or journal and hashtag #90DayBibleChallenge - On Your Mark. Get Set. GO!
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Friday Aug 30, 2019
Friday Aug 30, 2019
Hey there! My name is Shaun Saunders, and I am delighted that you have decided to join the 90 day Bible Challenge.
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