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Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Answered Prayers by Keith Cook

On The Go Daily Devotion for APRIL 13, 2010
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Answered Prayers by Keith Cook

"Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him." Matthew 6:8

I found something unique while searching the internet the other day. Take a look:

"Answered Prayers (via the internet)

I asked for strength - and God gave me difficulties to make me strong.

I asked for wisdom - and God gave me problems to learn to solve.

I asked for prosperity - and God gave me brain and brawn to work.

I asked for courage - and God gave me dangers to overcome.

I asked for love - and God gave me troubled people to help.

I asked for favours - and God gave me opportunities.

I Received nothing I wanted - I received everything I needed.

My prayers have been answered."

I was stuck by how true this often is. God knows our needs. Hears our prayers. Wants to bless and help us yet we often do not get what we think we need or have what we want to have out of life.

God is not Santa Claus with a big bag of toys for us - but He does have some wonderful gifts for each true believer to receive. These gifts are not necessarily the most culturally appreciated or noticed. God's most wonderful gift to us is in the area of peace and it comes every time we put all of our hopes, dreams, cares, and life into His omnipotent hands.

His will and answers to prayers are far greater than the cries from our lips or the pains that rise up out of our hearts. His answers are divine. He leadings are sure and secure. His provisions are eternal and just.

Thank God for answered prayers. He really does answer when we call. Sometimes we just forget He is the one in control!

May the love of Christ keep you in the center of God's answers to your prayers. Do not try to run from or avoid His unique replies to your requests. Trust Him and enjoy the blessings of obedience and the fellowship of relationship with God almighty.

Daily Prayer Focus: Praise God for answered prayers.

On The Go Prayer Focus: On The Go Publications & Media Team. We are striving to saturate and minister to a contemporary culture and society through modern media. This division includes our audio, video, internet, and written materials. Through these various ministries we reach out, train, and inspire Christians to action.

Thank you for taking the time to pray for this important division of On The Go Ministries. For more information on any our ministries here at On The Go, you may send your questions to info@onthego.org.

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Monday, April 12, 2010

Pray For Individual Christians by Keith Cook

On The Go Daily Devotion for APRIL 12, 2010
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Pray For Individual Christians by Keith Cook

"...I urge that entreaties and prayers and thanksgiving be made on behalf of all men..." 1 Timothy 2:1

God wants us to pray for fellow believers. When we neglect to remember others and their needs, we rob them of a tremendous blessing and ourselves of joining in their reward and personal ministries. We need to co-labor with others in prayer and encouragement.

What should we pray for other believers? Why not consider praying the following for all the saints in training that you know:

Pray for their Personal Holiness - Pray that they can always forgive, forget wrongs done to them, constantly reflect on the mercy of God, and rejoice in the forgiveness that they have received. Personal Holiness is enhanced by being a person of
spiritual disciplines. Being a person of prayer, the Word, and reflection is very beneficial to one's personal growth in Christ.

Pray for their Personal Vision - Pray that they have divine wisdom, and supernatural courage to follow the Spirit's leading in their life and ministry. Each Christian has a call from God to join Him in service and compassion. Each is to follow the Lord's example of being blessed to be a blessing.

"I am sending you to them to open their eyes and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God" Acts 26:17,18

And also pray for their Personal Power - Power for service and commitment to doing God's will requires a daily emptying of self and filling of the Holy Spirit. It is God's power that the believer needs in order to do God's perfect will. Rely and trust in the Spirit for your strength.

Daily Prayer Focus: Pray for Christian Leaders, your Pastoral Staff, Missionaries and Evangelists, Christian Friends, and yourself for Personal Holiness, Vision, and Power.

On The Go Prayer Focus: The physical, spiritual, emotional, and financial needs of people hurting all over the United States and Worldwide. As God gives us opportunity in times of crisis we need to rapidly move to help.

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Sunday, April 11, 2010

Finish What You Started by David Brandon

On The Go Daily Devotion for APRIL 11, 2010
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Finish What You Started by David Brandon

"Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:" Philippians 1:6

It's easy for me to start something but difficult to see it through to the end. Today's verse has sustained me many times over the years. God has started a work in every Christian's life and He will finish what He started.

As Jesus hung on the cross He cried out, "It is finished." We're not to grow weary in well doing but to keep at the work and will of God for our lives. One day there will be rewards and whatever they may be, I look forward to laying them at the feet of Jesus. My desire to hear the words of Jesus, "Well done my good and faithful servant."

There are those around us who need good examples of someone who can start something good, but also see it through. You may be a Sunday School teacher, a Deacon, or a leader in your church. Stay at the good work Jesus started in you. No matter what you are going through, don't give up. Stay true to Him who never sleeps nor slumbers, He's always available, He will empower you, and equip you for the work He has begun in and through you.

Daily Prayer: Pray that God will enable you to finish well. Pray for discernment and sensitivity to areas in your life that you have started, but need to finish.

On The Go Prayer Focus: On The Go's Neighborhood Outreach Program. In reality, very little is being done to reach people in many communities across the USA. On The Go is striving to train local Christians and help them develop programs that can systematically and permanently reach real needs in their neighborhoods.

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Saturday, April 10, 2010

DARE TO SHARE by Keith Cook

On The Go Daily Devotion for APRIL 10, 2010
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DARE TO SHARE by Keith Cook

"but the righteous are bold as a lion." Proverbs 28:1

You must be willing to Share the Love of Jesus with all you meet.

S - You must be SENSITIVE to the needs that are around you. When you are, you will have divine appointments from God.

H - Your HEART must be in the right place. Do you have a heart of love and compassion to help and reach the lost and needy?

A - You must be AVAILABLE to Christ to be used for service. By being available and adaptable to the needs of others, the Holy Spirit will use you to do great things for the Kingdom of God.

R - You must always RELY ON THE HOLY SPIRIT in every area of your life. When you are relying and trusting God you will be able to relax, defeat your fears, and really launch out into the deep waters of real ministry.

E - And finally, if you are going to really share with others, your ministry must have an EVANGELISTIC EXPRESSION. In other words you will share the Gospel and you will call for a decision for Christ. As you go for Christ you must be confident and humble. If you share the truths of Christ you will see the hand of God move. If you do your part God will always be there!

Dare to share your faith this week.

Daily Prayer Focus: Pray for a greater sensitivity to the needs of those around you. Pray for Divine Appointments and the opportunity to Share the Love of Christ.

On The Go Prayer Focus: On The Go's GoKids Clubs. The focus of GoKids Clubs is to present a clear Gospel message to young children in our festivals, missions, and local neighborhoods. Pray for On The Go as we minister to boys and girls and share with them the love of Jesus Christ.

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Friday, April 9, 2010

Strange But True by Laurie McTier

On The Go Daily Devotion for APRIL 9, 2010
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Strange But True by Laurie McTier

"The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good." Psalms 14:1

In the sixteenth century, some countries celebrated the start of their new year on April 1st. In 1562, Pope Gregory introduced a new calendar where the New Year fell on January 1st. In those days, technology was not as advanced as it is today, so news traveled very slowly. Many continued to celebrate New Year's Day on April 1st. The individuals who had heard the news played pranks or tricks on those who had not heard and called them "April Fools".

Biblically speaking, the only real fool in today's society is the individual who does not let his or her life count for God. The wise man will receive his reward as he has sought to honor God with his life and has endeavored to tell others about Him. The fool is the man who has chosen to deny God or has become disobedient to His commandments.

We are God's Ambassadors. He wants us to allow our life to count for Him, to make an impact in our society. He has given to us the charge of the Great Commission so that we will tell others of His love and sacrifice that they may have eternal life. May the Great Commission not become the Great Omission in our life.

Daily Prayer Focus: Pray for wisdom as you seek to allow your life to count for God.

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Thursday, April 8, 2010

The Progression of Desire

On The Go Daily Devotion for APRIL 8, 2010
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The Progression of Desire

³What is the source of quarrels & conflicts among you? Is not the source your pleasures that wage war in your members? You lust & do not have; so you commit murder. And you are envious & cannot obtain; so you fight & quarrel.² James 4:1-2

Using God as an excuse for a fight is unwise. The Jewish Christians had frequent wars with the Romans. They were a very quarrelsome, divided people. They even fought amongst themselves. Why are there fights & conflicts? I believe the Word of God tells us it is due to our ³worldly desires for pleasure².

That¹s not unlike the Christians of today, is it? Even in today¹s Christian marriages we even see ladies who are not content, so they nag their husbands to get what they want or men who buy big ticket items trying to fulfill discontentment.

Here is the progression of desire:

1. Want something

2. Begin to think about it.

3. Dominates our thoughts & we involuntarily think about it all the time.

4. Dream about it.

5. Begin to imagine having it no matter the cost.

6. Do whatever it takes to obtain it.

Some desires may be perfectly legitimate, ie. health, friendship, family, job, home. The problem comes when desires can¹t be obtained, then temptation comes and can lead us to sin!! Then, we have been drawn away from God by our desires.

When we desire something that we cannot obtain, we can become ³discontent² with what we have. Ruth Bell Graham wrote this prayer that could be yours today:

³Teach me contentment, Lord, what¹er my lot, keeping my eyes on You in trust. Knowing your love is true, your way is just.

Teach discontentment, Lord, with what I am; daily striving, growing daily nearer, finding you are daily closer, dearer.

Contented, Lord, yet discontented make me, both together working, blending all in your glory ending.²

On The Go Prayer Focus: On The Go's "Adopt An Evangelist" program. This program provides funding and support for various missions and evangelists around the world.

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Wednesday, April 7, 2010

God's Power and Love at Work in Our Midst by Dr. Ken Mattox, DDS

On The Go Daily Devotion for APRIL 7, 2010
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God's Power and Love at Work in Our Midst by Dr. Ken Mattox, DDS

"Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord: And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up..." James 5:14, 15

One morning in Haiti I had the opportunity to tell the patients in our dental clinic how God created us and loves each and every one of us. I shared with them that we are all sinners, and have come short of God's glory. The biggest battle of our lives is the one raging within each one of us between God and the devil for possession of our souls.

God wants us in Heaven, but the devil wants us in Hell. We are forced to make a choice between the two. As I shared, I told them how Jesus, the Son of God, died in our place on the cross to pay the debt we could not pay. I invited each of them to ask Jesus to come into their lives and become their Lord and Savior before the sun set that day.

A few minutes later, I was standing on the front porch of the missionary residence watching the steady stream of patients coming down the long winding lane. I looked up and saw in the distance a scene that appeared to be straight out of the Bible. Four men were carrying a bed on their shoulders, upon which a woman with cancer lay. I resolved right there that we would treat this patient exactly as the Bible commands in James 5:14,15.

I asked several of the missionaries and dental and medical staff to join me in ministering to the woman who was obviously in great need. Someone brought me some cooking oil from the kitchen, and we placed some oil on her forehead and knelt down beside her. We prayed as fervently as we knew how for her healing.

I wish I could say she rose up immediately, took up her bed and walked, but that did not happen. God's power to heal was not demonstrated in our presence that morning, but I believe with all my heart, that His power to love was portrayed by her four friends who carried her to the clinic, and each of us who prayed for her.

(This devotion was taken as an excerpt with permission from Dr. Mattox's book entitled "A Light in the Darkness". This book contains scripture references that have impacted Dr. Mattox's life and illustrations from some of experiences on the mission field. To receive your own personal copy of his book, please contact On The Go Ministries.)

Daily Prayer Focus: Pray for family members and friends who have physical needs. Pray that God will strengthen, encourage, and bring healing to their lives according to His will.

On The Go Prayer Focus: On The GoAudio Podcasts and Radio Ministries. Currently we are producing various programs which go over the internet and international airwaves. Pray that God will continue to bless the On The GoAudio Podcasts and that He will expand the listening base. Visit OnTheGo.org to hear past broadcasts.

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