Unaffected Future by Keith Cook
"It is of the LORD'S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness. The LORD is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him." Lamentations 3:22-24
Yesterday we began looking at key elements to consider in looking at our future. Each of these elements can lead you into great pain or great joy and excitement.
We began with "Face The Future". Now let us go on with our look at the future.
Unaffected Future
The second thing about the future is not only do we have to face the future, but we have to see that the future is unaffected by our culture, our economy, or any calamity.
Jesus said, "I Am."
What did He say? He said, "I am the same!" Wow!
In today's scripture reading, we read that the Lord is my portion. The Lord is my portion; therefore, I have hope in the economy? Oh, wait a minute that's not what it says.
I have hope in the Air National Guard? Whoa!
I have hope in the Civil Defense?
I have hope in the stockpile of food in the basement?
That's not what it says! It says "The Lord is my portion; therefore, I have my hope in Him. The Lord is good to those who wait for Him. To the person who seeks Him."
Waiting and Seeking God In Our Future
Waiting and seeking are very hard for most of us to do. How can you wait on God and seek Him at the same time? How you can rest and work at the same time? How you can walk by faith and sit back and trust Him in faith?
One key to understanding this principle is to understand it is an attitude of faith and trust. We are seeking the Lord and we are waiting upon Him. We are doing all He has given us to do; yet we are trusting in Him to do all that only He can do.
God says we are supposed to face our future and our future is unaffected by our culture, the economy, international terrorists, or any calamity. Let's put our trust, faith, and hope in Him. Truly, He is our portion.
Trust In God For The Future
In Lamentations 5:19 the Word of God says, "Thou O Lord dost rule forever."
This is very important. It says, "The Lord dost rule forever; your throne is from generation to generation. Why do You forget us forever? Why do You forsake us so long? Restore us to You, O LORD, that we may be restored; renew our days as of old."
The Bible says that God really rules the church. We may feel rejected. We may feel pain. We may feel like we don't know what's coming around the corner but God does!
Beyond Today, There Is Jesus!
No matter if a terrorist strikes our city or if the power goes off for a week, Jesus is still there. If all of us are reduced to just eating beans, O please God, don't let that happen to us, we still have our Father. But if that's all we have, then that's all we have. We still have Him. God says trust in Me for your future. He said, face the future and trust God in your future. Remember, beyond today there is Jesus.
Daily Prayer Focus: Focus on Jesus today. Put your future in His hands!
On The Go Prayer Focus: The "On The Go Daily Internet Devotions". This devotional series is read by hundreds around the World via the internet. "On The Go Daily Internet Devotions" are used to encourage, challenge, and motivate Christians in their daily walk. Pray for Keith, Joan, the On The Go Staff, and special guests as they share daily through these devotional thoughts. You can subscribe to these daily devotions via our website if you are not already a subscriber.
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On The Go Daily Devotion for September 19, 2016
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Monday, September 19, 2016
Sunday, September 18, 2016
Face The Future
Face The Future by Keith Cook
News Event: Keith and Joan Cook will be ministering today at First Baptist Church in Millington TN at their Harvest Day Service.
"What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee. In God I will praise his word, in God I have put my trust; I will not fear what flesh can do unto me." Psalm 56:3, 4
Let's look into the future and ask the Lord to show us some things that will help us as we deal with the future as it comes upon us.
Do you have a couple of minutes to look into the future? The question really is will you take a couple of minutes to look into the future? If you want to look deeper into what is at hand then let us look into our future for a few moments together.
In looking at our future there are key elements to consider. Over the next few days we are going to look at each of them. Each of these elements can lead you through times of great pain or times of great joy and excitement.
Face The Future
The first thing about the future is that we have to face the future.
We have to look at the future and what is coming and be very practical. God would have us reinforce the concept of being practical by our being solid and sound.
You know a lot of us look at the future and we think, "Okay, I don't have to do anything. You know, God said that He is going to take care of me. I don't have to work. I don't care about the have needs for survival. I don't care about the hurricanes or individuals who are trying to put their lives back together. I don't care about anything. I can just sit here and I don't have to do anything because God will come down here and sprinkle the water on us and we are just not going to burn up."
Now aren't you glad that there are some people who are practical and when they hear about things like hurricanes and natural disasters they still go out and do their job and face the possibility that there may be a tomorrow. Praise God for the police and bankers and computer programmers who are living like there will be a tomorrow.
You see, God doesn't want us to be foolish, He wants us to face the facts, face the future, and do what we can do in the natural to prepare for what may be coming in the natural (what we can see) and in the supernatural (the spiritual) world. God wants us to be practical about what is going on.
I heard a story one time about a man who was living in a big canyon and this canyon was going to be flooded.
The civil defense van came driving down the road and they were announcing with loud speakers, "Hello, Hello, Anybody in there? There's a flood coming!"
The guy came out on the front porch and yelled, "I don't see a flood. It's not raining here."
The civil defense representative responded with, "But it's raining way down the stream and it's all coming this way. It's been predicted that this whole valley is going to be flooded." The homeowner angrily yells out, "I don't see any rain. It is not raining here. You're not going to come in here and rob me of my home. I'm going to stay right here." The civil defense team sadly left the man on his porch.
Slowly the river rises higher and higher. Then, all of a sudden the water was up on his porch.
Then the man thought, "You know this guy might have actually been right about this, you know it could be raining upstream. It could get a little dangerous.
So you know what he did? He went up in his attic and climbed out onto his roof. He is sitting on his roof and he's watching the water rise higher and higher.
A guy comes by in a canoe. The guy in the canoe paddles up and he paddles all the way around the house. Then he yells up to the man on the roof, "You know, I've got enough room in my canoe for you. Would you like to get in with me?" Then the homeowner responds back, "Oh no, no, no, it's not going to get too high. I'll be okay. God will take care of me. I'm a Christian. Everything is okay. God said that there's nothing that's going to come to harm me and nothing can separate me from God. I'm okay, everything is going to be okay." So, he said "See you later," and he paddles off in his canoe.
Next, a motorboat came by and a guy with a big blue light on top of it. The driver yelled out, "Hey get down off that roof and come down here." He pleaded, "I'm here to save you."
The man replied, "No, God is going to take care of me. God is going to protect me. God is going to be my strength and my source and my sufficiency. I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me, and I'm not going to die in this flood."
The policeman replied, "Okay, it's your life" and then he sped off.
A little while later a helicopter comes by flying low to the ground. Over their loud speakers they say, "Hey down there. We've come to save you."
Defiantly the homeowner screams out, "I don't need any help. God's going to take care of me. Go help someone else who really needs your help."
After a while the water got so high that it is up to his neck, then over his head, and then the man actually drowns. He finds himself standing in Heaven before God and God says to him, "Come on in. I've been waiting for you. You've been a good man, I love you, and I died for you."
The guy says, "But God there's a problem. You know the Bible says I can do all things through Christ and that you will never leave me or abandon me. But, you did abandon me. You left me on that roof to drown." Then God said, "No, I did not. I sent the civil defense, the canoe, the policeman and the helicopter. You didn't take my way out."
There are some of us who God is giving some very practical, Godly wisdom in the Word, in our culture, in our society, from our husbands or from our wives. We need to listen. "Listen". We have to face the future, it's upon us. And we have to exercise faith. By exercising our faith and facing our future we might just have to work a little bit.
Daily Prayer Focus: Ask God to give you the courage to face the future with Him. Be honest and open to what is in front of you. Ask Jesus to walk beside you into your future.
On The Go Prayer Focus: Keith Cook Events. Pray for Keith as he ministers through hands-on training opportunities. This is the mobile, active division of our Outreach Training department. Today Keith and Joan are ministering in Millington, TN at First Baptist Church. Pray for Keith as he preaches the Word that God will give him discernment, sensitivity, power, and boldness to preach the Gospel.
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.
On The Go Daily Devotional for September 18, 2016
Brought to you each day by On The Go Ministries / Keith Cook Team
Copyright (c) 2003, 2016 On The Go Ministries / Keith Cook Team
Permission is granted to "forward" this devotional to friends and acquaintances. All other rights reserved.
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News Event: Keith and Joan Cook will be ministering today at First Baptist Church in Millington TN at their Harvest Day Service.
"What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee. In God I will praise his word, in God I have put my trust; I will not fear what flesh can do unto me." Psalm 56:3, 4
Let's look into the future and ask the Lord to show us some things that will help us as we deal with the future as it comes upon us.
Do you have a couple of minutes to look into the future? The question really is will you take a couple of minutes to look into the future? If you want to look deeper into what is at hand then let us look into our future for a few moments together.
In looking at our future there are key elements to consider. Over the next few days we are going to look at each of them. Each of these elements can lead you through times of great pain or times of great joy and excitement.
Face The Future
The first thing about the future is that we have to face the future.
We have to look at the future and what is coming and be very practical. God would have us reinforce the concept of being practical by our being solid and sound.
You know a lot of us look at the future and we think, "Okay, I don't have to do anything. You know, God said that He is going to take care of me. I don't have to work. I don't care about the have needs for survival. I don't care about the hurricanes or individuals who are trying to put their lives back together. I don't care about anything. I can just sit here and I don't have to do anything because God will come down here and sprinkle the water on us and we are just not going to burn up."
Now aren't you glad that there are some people who are practical and when they hear about things like hurricanes and natural disasters they still go out and do their job and face the possibility that there may be a tomorrow. Praise God for the police and bankers and computer programmers who are living like there will be a tomorrow.
You see, God doesn't want us to be foolish, He wants us to face the facts, face the future, and do what we can do in the natural to prepare for what may be coming in the natural (what we can see) and in the supernatural (the spiritual) world. God wants us to be practical about what is going on.
I heard a story one time about a man who was living in a big canyon and this canyon was going to be flooded.
The civil defense van came driving down the road and they were announcing with loud speakers, "Hello, Hello, Anybody in there? There's a flood coming!"
The guy came out on the front porch and yelled, "I don't see a flood. It's not raining here."
The civil defense representative responded with, "But it's raining way down the stream and it's all coming this way. It's been predicted that this whole valley is going to be flooded." The homeowner angrily yells out, "I don't see any rain. It is not raining here. You're not going to come in here and rob me of my home. I'm going to stay right here." The civil defense team sadly left the man on his porch.
Slowly the river rises higher and higher. Then, all of a sudden the water was up on his porch.
Then the man thought, "You know this guy might have actually been right about this, you know it could be raining upstream. It could get a little dangerous.
So you know what he did? He went up in his attic and climbed out onto his roof. He is sitting on his roof and he's watching the water rise higher and higher.
A guy comes by in a canoe. The guy in the canoe paddles up and he paddles all the way around the house. Then he yells up to the man on the roof, "You know, I've got enough room in my canoe for you. Would you like to get in with me?" Then the homeowner responds back, "Oh no, no, no, it's not going to get too high. I'll be okay. God will take care of me. I'm a Christian. Everything is okay. God said that there's nothing that's going to come to harm me and nothing can separate me from God. I'm okay, everything is going to be okay." So, he said "See you later," and he paddles off in his canoe.
Next, a motorboat came by and a guy with a big blue light on top of it. The driver yelled out, "Hey get down off that roof and come down here." He pleaded, "I'm here to save you."
The man replied, "No, God is going to take care of me. God is going to protect me. God is going to be my strength and my source and my sufficiency. I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me, and I'm not going to die in this flood."
The policeman replied, "Okay, it's your life" and then he sped off.
A little while later a helicopter comes by flying low to the ground. Over their loud speakers they say, "Hey down there. We've come to save you."
Defiantly the homeowner screams out, "I don't need any help. God's going to take care of me. Go help someone else who really needs your help."
After a while the water got so high that it is up to his neck, then over his head, and then the man actually drowns. He finds himself standing in Heaven before God and God says to him, "Come on in. I've been waiting for you. You've been a good man, I love you, and I died for you."
The guy says, "But God there's a problem. You know the Bible says I can do all things through Christ and that you will never leave me or abandon me. But, you did abandon me. You left me on that roof to drown." Then God said, "No, I did not. I sent the civil defense, the canoe, the policeman and the helicopter. You didn't take my way out."
There are some of us who God is giving some very practical, Godly wisdom in the Word, in our culture, in our society, from our husbands or from our wives. We need to listen. "Listen". We have to face the future, it's upon us. And we have to exercise faith. By exercising our faith and facing our future we might just have to work a little bit.
Daily Prayer Focus: Ask God to give you the courage to face the future with Him. Be honest and open to what is in front of you. Ask Jesus to walk beside you into your future.
On The Go Prayer Focus: Keith Cook Events. Pray for Keith as he ministers through hands-on training opportunities. This is the mobile, active division of our Outreach Training department. Today Keith and Joan are ministering in Millington, TN at First Baptist Church. Pray for Keith as he preaches the Word that God will give him discernment, sensitivity, power, and boldness to preach the Gospel.
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.
On The Go Daily Devotional for September 18, 2016
Brought to you each day by On The Go Ministries / Keith Cook Team
Copyright (c) 2003, 2016 On The Go Ministries / Keith Cook Team
Permission is granted to "forward" this devotional to friends and acquaintances. All other rights reserved.
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Saturday, September 17, 2016
Different Kinds of Birds
Different Kinds of Birds by Keith Cook
News Event: Block Party and Harvest Day Event in Millington, TN on September 17-18, 2016! Pray for God to draw many hearts to Christ and to encourage each volunteer as they serve.
"but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." Isaiah 40:31
Lately I have been bird watching. I have a pair of binoculars that I can scan the sky and scour the trees looking for new winged creatures. I have loaded all the bird calls and songs of all the birds in Tennessee onto my iPad and listen to them so I can pick out which birds are calling out in my yard.
In my yard I have seen many different kinds of birds. They have different head shapes, wing designs, colors and sizes. They each have distinct and beautiful songs and calls that they use. I could sit for hours listening to them sing in the trees. Just to see a bird soar sends my spirit to the heavens.
Birds have always fascinated me. The glide on the air with little or no perceived effort. They sing wonderful songs all day long and they sport coats of elaborate colors. They are awesome creatures.
As I think about each bird I have in my yard so God thinks on us. He sees each of us and knows our every need and nature. We each look different to the angels and to each other yet to God we are all the same - His Creation! We were made in the image of God.
We may come from different backgrounds, races, and cultures. But to God, while we are all the same, we are each one also individually special. God has a special plan and purpose for each of us. If we come to Him by faith and repent of our sins we can then experience all that God has for us. He sent His Son, Jesus, to ransom us from our sin. We are special and important to God.
It makes me quite mad to hear people putting down other races and cultures. It really shows a cultural ignorance and a spiritual shallowness to do so. If God has made us and is directing our lives then who are we to say that His creation, though different from us, is less of an importance or worth than us!
God makes us special and different. That is a good thing. It adds flavor to life. Just as the many birds add variety and color to my back yard so do we add variety and color to God's world. Let's all fly together and sing a song of gladness.
This is the day that the Lord has made and we can soar!
Daily Prayer Focus: Pray that God will enable you to have His eyes and His heart for those around you. Ask God to show you how you might pray for those in need.
On The Go Prayer Focus: Keith Cook Crusades, Celebrations, and Festivals. God has given Keith the opportunity and privilege of sharing the message of Christ both stateside and internationally. During each opportunity, Keith presents a joyful and enthusiastic, yet powerful and clear presentation of the Gospel and a call to commitment to Christ. Pray for Keith and Joan and Millington Baptist Church as they host a Block Party in Millington, TN. Pray for many to give their hearts and lives to Jesus Christ.
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.
On The Go Daily Devotional for September 17, 2016
Brought to you each day by On The Go Ministries / Keith Cook Team
Copyright (c) 2002, 2016 On The Go Ministries / Keith Cook Team
Permission is granted to "forward" this devotional to friends and acquaintances. All other rights reserved.
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News Event: Block Party and Harvest Day Event in Millington, TN on September 17-18, 2016! Pray for God to draw many hearts to Christ and to encourage each volunteer as they serve.
"but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." Isaiah 40:31
Lately I have been bird watching. I have a pair of binoculars that I can scan the sky and scour the trees looking for new winged creatures. I have loaded all the bird calls and songs of all the birds in Tennessee onto my iPad and listen to them so I can pick out which birds are calling out in my yard.
In my yard I have seen many different kinds of birds. They have different head shapes, wing designs, colors and sizes. They each have distinct and beautiful songs and calls that they use. I could sit for hours listening to them sing in the trees. Just to see a bird soar sends my spirit to the heavens.
Birds have always fascinated me. The glide on the air with little or no perceived effort. They sing wonderful songs all day long and they sport coats of elaborate colors. They are awesome creatures.
As I think about each bird I have in my yard so God thinks on us. He sees each of us and knows our every need and nature. We each look different to the angels and to each other yet to God we are all the same - His Creation! We were made in the image of God.
We may come from different backgrounds, races, and cultures. But to God, while we are all the same, we are each one also individually special. God has a special plan and purpose for each of us. If we come to Him by faith and repent of our sins we can then experience all that God has for us. He sent His Son, Jesus, to ransom us from our sin. We are special and important to God.
It makes me quite mad to hear people putting down other races and cultures. It really shows a cultural ignorance and a spiritual shallowness to do so. If God has made us and is directing our lives then who are we to say that His creation, though different from us, is less of an importance or worth than us!
God makes us special and different. That is a good thing. It adds flavor to life. Just as the many birds add variety and color to my back yard so do we add variety and color to God's world. Let's all fly together and sing a song of gladness.
This is the day that the Lord has made and we can soar!
Daily Prayer Focus: Pray that God will enable you to have His eyes and His heart for those around you. Ask God to show you how you might pray for those in need.
On The Go Prayer Focus: Keith Cook Crusades, Celebrations, and Festivals. God has given Keith the opportunity and privilege of sharing the message of Christ both stateside and internationally. During each opportunity, Keith presents a joyful and enthusiastic, yet powerful and clear presentation of the Gospel and a call to commitment to Christ. Pray for Keith and Joan and Millington Baptist Church as they host a Block Party in Millington, TN. Pray for many to give their hearts and lives to Jesus Christ.
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.
On The Go Daily Devotional for September 17, 2016
Brought to you each day by On The Go Ministries / Keith Cook Team
Copyright (c) 2002, 2016 On The Go Ministries / Keith Cook Team
Permission is granted to "forward" this devotional to friends and acquaintances. All other rights reserved.
On The Go Ministries / Keith Cook Team
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Friday, September 16, 2016
Sold Out
Sold Out by Joan Cook
"...neither will I offer burnt offerings unto the LORD my God of that which doth cost me nothing..." 2 Samuel 24:24
As I was driving through a neighborhood close to my home recently, I could not help but notice the many homes with for sale signs in the front yard. As I thought about the families that were going to be in transition, it made me think of the many Christians that are in the same situation.
As Christians, we should not have a for sale sign across our chest! We should already be "sold out" to Christ! Unfortunately, many of us keep the for sale sign out in our lives waiting for something bigger and better to come along. We think that there has to be something more to life than what we already have. I am afraid many Christians feel unfulfilled, alone and unhappy. They are not letting the Lord take total control and give them the peace and fulfillment that they so desire.
If we are to be sold out to Christ, we must daily yield our will to His, taking the time to study His word and spend time with Him in prayer. Also, we must be willing to go where He sends us and to do what He would have us do.
Are you "sold out" to Christ? You can be! Take the for sale sign down in your life. Do not look to the world for fulfillment, look to Jesus!
Daily Prayer Focus: Pray that you will be sold out in every area of your life to the Lord Jesus Christ.
On The Go Prayer Focus: On The Go's Outreach Training Schools (OTS). In our OTS, young people and adults are trained to go to the next level in their service to God. Pray for On The Go as we train believers to make a difference in their generation.
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.
On The Go Daily Devotional for September 16, 2016
Brought to you each day by On The Go Ministries / Keith Cook Team
Copyright (c) 2003, 2016 On The Go Ministries / Keith Cook Team
Permission is granted to "forward" this devotional to friends and acquaintances. All other rights reserved.
On The Go Ministries / Keith Cook Team
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"...neither will I offer burnt offerings unto the LORD my God of that which doth cost me nothing..." 2 Samuel 24:24
As I was driving through a neighborhood close to my home recently, I could not help but notice the many homes with for sale signs in the front yard. As I thought about the families that were going to be in transition, it made me think of the many Christians that are in the same situation.
As Christians, we should not have a for sale sign across our chest! We should already be "sold out" to Christ! Unfortunately, many of us keep the for sale sign out in our lives waiting for something bigger and better to come along. We think that there has to be something more to life than what we already have. I am afraid many Christians feel unfulfilled, alone and unhappy. They are not letting the Lord take total control and give them the peace and fulfillment that they so desire.
If we are to be sold out to Christ, we must daily yield our will to His, taking the time to study His word and spend time with Him in prayer. Also, we must be willing to go where He sends us and to do what He would have us do.
Are you "sold out" to Christ? You can be! Take the for sale sign down in your life. Do not look to the world for fulfillment, look to Jesus!
Daily Prayer Focus: Pray that you will be sold out in every area of your life to the Lord Jesus Christ.
On The Go Prayer Focus: On The Go's Outreach Training Schools (OTS). In our OTS, young people and adults are trained to go to the next level in their service to God. Pray for On The Go as we train believers to make a difference in their generation.
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.
On The Go Daily Devotional for September 16, 2016
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Thursday, September 15, 2016
Gideon Bible
Gideon Bible by Keith Cook
"Choose my instruction instead of silver, knowledge rather than choice gold. For wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire can compare with her." Proverbs 8:10, 11
When I first became a Christian I knew nothing about the things of God. I had not been taught about the Bible or Jesus Christ. That is not to say I did not have respect for the church or the Bible, I just did not know very much about spiritual matters.
After being a Christian for only a few weeks I knew I had to get to know Jesus in a more powerful way. I noticed that all the people at church carried Bibles, so I decided to get a Bible and see what was in it.
I can still vividly remember riding my ten speed bike out into the country and sitting down with my little red Gideon New Testament and reading the Bible for the first time. It was such fun and exciting. As often as I could I would take my trek out into the country and sit on a beautiful hillside under a shade tree and read the Word.
The more I read about God the more I was sure I had made the right decision to surrender my life to Him and become a Christian. It was during one of my times alone with God that I began to see how sin robs us of our witness for Christ and hurts our relationship with God. The Holy Spirit used these early times in the Word to get me on track for Christ.
What about you? Have you a steady and sincere desire to get into God's Word and hear from Him? You can. His desire to meet with you and share with you His will is well documented in the Bible. You can get to know God without going to Bible School or Seminary. You can even understand the Bible without being very studious. You can start small and work your way up to more scholarly status. You can read the Bible through in one year if you simply read the Bible each day for only 15 minutes! Is getting to know God worth all the effort? Yes it is! Take it from me, I've had much more joy and excitement and peace because of my time with Jesus.
Daily Prayer Focus: Pray for time to be with God and see Him fresh and new in His Word.
On The Go Prayer Focus: On The Go's Performing Arts Team. Pray for our team as we minister through drama, puppets, interpretive dance, and music. Our Performing Arts Teams are made up of volunteers and On The Go staffers who travel around the USA to local churches and events sharing the Good News.
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.
On The Go Daily Devotion for September 15, 2016
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Copyright (c) 2002, 2016 On The Go Ministries / Keith Cook Team
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"Choose my instruction instead of silver, knowledge rather than choice gold. For wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire can compare with her." Proverbs 8:10, 11
When I first became a Christian I knew nothing about the things of God. I had not been taught about the Bible or Jesus Christ. That is not to say I did not have respect for the church or the Bible, I just did not know very much about spiritual matters.
After being a Christian for only a few weeks I knew I had to get to know Jesus in a more powerful way. I noticed that all the people at church carried Bibles, so I decided to get a Bible and see what was in it.
I can still vividly remember riding my ten speed bike out into the country and sitting down with my little red Gideon New Testament and reading the Bible for the first time. It was such fun and exciting. As often as I could I would take my trek out into the country and sit on a beautiful hillside under a shade tree and read the Word.
The more I read about God the more I was sure I had made the right decision to surrender my life to Him and become a Christian. It was during one of my times alone with God that I began to see how sin robs us of our witness for Christ and hurts our relationship with God. The Holy Spirit used these early times in the Word to get me on track for Christ.
What about you? Have you a steady and sincere desire to get into God's Word and hear from Him? You can. His desire to meet with you and share with you His will is well documented in the Bible. You can get to know God without going to Bible School or Seminary. You can even understand the Bible without being very studious. You can start small and work your way up to more scholarly status. You can read the Bible through in one year if you simply read the Bible each day for only 15 minutes! Is getting to know God worth all the effort? Yes it is! Take it from me, I've had much more joy and excitement and peace because of my time with Jesus.
Daily Prayer Focus: Pray for time to be with God and see Him fresh and new in His Word.
On The Go Prayer Focus: On The Go's Performing Arts Team. Pray for our team as we minister through drama, puppets, interpretive dance, and music. Our Performing Arts Teams are made up of volunteers and On The Go staffers who travel around the USA to local churches and events sharing the Good News.
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.
On The Go Daily Devotion for September 15, 2016
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Copyright (c) 2002, 2016 On The Go Ministries / Keith Cook Team
Permission is granted to "forward" this devotional to friends and acquaintances. All other rights reserved.
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Wednesday, September 14, 2016
What is Your Role?
What is Your Role? By Laurie McTier
"And on the morrow when he departed, he took out two pence, and gave them to the host, and said unto him, Take care of him; and whatsoever thou spendest more, when I come again, I will repay thee. Which now of these three, thinkest thou, was neighbour unto him that fell among the thieves? And he said, He that shewed mercy on him. Then said Jesus unto him, Go, and do thou likewise." Luke 10:33-35
In today's devotion, we will dig in deeper into the parable of the Good Samaritan. In this parable, the Levite and the priest saw an obstacle in their path and they crossed over to the other side of the road. They went on about their agendas. They didn't care about the injured and they didn't take time to find out his need. They didn't want to be involved. The Samaritan, though he was considered by many to be an outcast himself, saw the need, and ran to help.
The Samaritan was moved with compassion and went the extra mile. His service went way beyond the call of duty. He jumped down off of his donkey, bandaged up the injured, placed him on his donkey, and brought him to safety. But, he didn't stop there. He made extra provisions for the man. He was going to come back in a few days and take care of the rest of the expenses that were entailed. Truly his ministry was motivated by the love of God.
As I looked up the definition of mercy, I found that mercy means a) to ease distress or pain; b) to be compassionate, forgiving and kind especially towards one who has offended you. As I read this definition of mercy I immediately thought of the Good Samaritan. He ran to meet the needs of the injured. He took the challenge and took time out of his busy schedule, and made sure that every need was supplied.
When you see a need, what is your response? There can only be two responses to needs around you.
1. You can look the other way and not get involved.
2. You can actively run to the point of their need and reach out in love with compassion.
What challenge does God have for you today?
Who would God have you to minister to?
Daily Prayer Focus: Ask God to take the veil from your eyes and allow you to see the needs of those around you.
On The Go Prayer Focus: Keith Cook's Hands-On-Training Events. This is our Outreach Training School on the road. Keith and the On The Go Team share all across the USA and Worldwide in fun and creative ways that people can serve Jesus and make an impact in this generation!
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.
On The Go Daily Devotion for September 14, 2016
Brought to you each day by On The Go Ministries / Keith Cook Team
Copyright (c) 2003, 2016 On The Go Ministries / Keith Cook Team
Permission is granted to "forward" this devotional to friends and acquaintances. All other rights reserved.
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"And on the morrow when he departed, he took out two pence, and gave them to the host, and said unto him, Take care of him; and whatsoever thou spendest more, when I come again, I will repay thee. Which now of these three, thinkest thou, was neighbour unto him that fell among the thieves? And he said, He that shewed mercy on him. Then said Jesus unto him, Go, and do thou likewise." Luke 10:33-35
In today's devotion, we will dig in deeper into the parable of the Good Samaritan. In this parable, the Levite and the priest saw an obstacle in their path and they crossed over to the other side of the road. They went on about their agendas. They didn't care about the injured and they didn't take time to find out his need. They didn't want to be involved. The Samaritan, though he was considered by many to be an outcast himself, saw the need, and ran to help.
The Samaritan was moved with compassion and went the extra mile. His service went way beyond the call of duty. He jumped down off of his donkey, bandaged up the injured, placed him on his donkey, and brought him to safety. But, he didn't stop there. He made extra provisions for the man. He was going to come back in a few days and take care of the rest of the expenses that were entailed. Truly his ministry was motivated by the love of God.
As I looked up the definition of mercy, I found that mercy means a) to ease distress or pain; b) to be compassionate, forgiving and kind especially towards one who has offended you. As I read this definition of mercy I immediately thought of the Good Samaritan. He ran to meet the needs of the injured. He took the challenge and took time out of his busy schedule, and made sure that every need was supplied.
When you see a need, what is your response? There can only be two responses to needs around you.
1. You can look the other way and not get involved.
2. You can actively run to the point of their need and reach out in love with compassion.
What challenge does God have for you today?
Who would God have you to minister to?
Daily Prayer Focus: Ask God to take the veil from your eyes and allow you to see the needs of those around you.
On The Go Prayer Focus: Keith Cook's Hands-On-Training Events. This is our Outreach Training School on the road. Keith and the On The Go Team share all across the USA and Worldwide in fun and creative ways that people can serve Jesus and make an impact in this generation!
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.
On The Go Daily Devotion for September 14, 2016
Brought to you each day by On The Go Ministries / Keith Cook Team
Copyright (c) 2003, 2016 On The Go Ministries / Keith Cook Team
Permission is granted to "forward" this devotional to friends and acquaintances. All other rights reserved.
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Monday, September 12, 2016
God Answers Prayers
God Answers Prayers by Joan Cook
"So God heard their groaning...and took notice of them" Exodus 2:24, 25
Recently, I made a telephone call to Jamaica to speak with a pastor friend of ours. They are both fairly small in number, but big in spirit. We have had the privilege to work with this pastor for a several years and we have seen first hand his love, dedication, and commitment to the Lord and His work on the island.
While speaking with me recently, he told me that things were very tight financially and he was trusting God to supply enough money week by week for things like electricity and water at both churches and money for gasoline as he traveled back and forth.
Several days past and our office received a check in the mail for $266.00 from a church who had been on our mission trip with On The Go to Jamaica. The youth had gotten this money together and wanted us to send it for Jamaica and the church's needs. I immediately called the pastor and told him I would be federal expressing him a check for $266.00 and he should receive it the next day. Pastor then told me that the Lord had led him to fast and pray for three days for this need. He said, "Sister Joan, I did not know how God was going to supply this need for my churches, but I was confident that He would do it and I felt like God was telling me to fast and pray for this need to be met." Wow, my heart rejoices as we see God's hand specifically at work as we pray for specific needs!
It never surprises me that God comes through when we need Him to, but sometimes it does surprise me at just how He does it. Like all of us, we can approach His throne boldly and confidently knowing that He hears our prayers and has our best interest at heart. Sometimes it may mean that we need to fast and earnestly seek His face. Other times it may mean that we need to let our need be known. Every time and every situation is different, but God is always the same. He will remain faithful and true and He will continue working on our behalf!
I am so very glad that I serve a God that is alive and hears me when I call on Him!
Daily Prayer Focus: Thank Him today for hearing us, caring for us, and working on your behalf!
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.
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.
On The Go Daily Devotion for September 12, 2016
Brought to you each day by On The Go Ministries / Keith Cook Team
Copyright (c) 2003, 2016 On The Go Ministries / Keith Cook Team
Permission is granted to "forward" this devotional to friends and acquaintances. All other rights reserved.
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E-zine Editor, Laurie McTier, laurie@onthego.org
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"So God heard their groaning...and took notice of them" Exodus 2:24, 25
Recently, I made a telephone call to Jamaica to speak with a pastor friend of ours. They are both fairly small in number, but big in spirit. We have had the privilege to work with this pastor for a several years and we have seen first hand his love, dedication, and commitment to the Lord and His work on the island.
While speaking with me recently, he told me that things were very tight financially and he was trusting God to supply enough money week by week for things like electricity and water at both churches and money for gasoline as he traveled back and forth.
Several days past and our office received a check in the mail for $266.00 from a church who had been on our mission trip with On The Go to Jamaica. The youth had gotten this money together and wanted us to send it for Jamaica and the church's needs. I immediately called the pastor and told him I would be federal expressing him a check for $266.00 and he should receive it the next day. Pastor then told me that the Lord had led him to fast and pray for three days for this need. He said, "Sister Joan, I did not know how God was going to supply this need for my churches, but I was confident that He would do it and I felt like God was telling me to fast and pray for this need to be met." Wow, my heart rejoices as we see God's hand specifically at work as we pray for specific needs!
It never surprises me that God comes through when we need Him to, but sometimes it does surprise me at just how He does it. Like all of us, we can approach His throne boldly and confidently knowing that He hears our prayers and has our best interest at heart. Sometimes it may mean that we need to fast and earnestly seek His face. Other times it may mean that we need to let our need be known. Every time and every situation is different, but God is always the same. He will remain faithful and true and He will continue working on our behalf!
I am so very glad that I serve a God that is alive and hears me when I call on Him!
Daily Prayer Focus: Thank Him today for hearing us, caring for us, and working on your behalf!
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.
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.
On The Go Daily Devotion for September 12, 2016
Brought to you each day by On The Go Ministries / Keith Cook Team
Copyright (c) 2003, 2016 On The Go Ministries / Keith Cook Team
Permission is granted to "forward" this devotional to friends and acquaintances. All other rights reserved.
On The Go Ministries / Keith Cook Team
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