On The Go Daily with Keith Cook

Friday, September 3, 2021

Enough Is Enough

Enough Is Enough by Keith Cook

"Be of sober spirit, be on the alert. Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. But resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same experiences of suffering are being accomplished by your brethren who are in the world." 1 Peter 5:8-9 NASB

Most of us know the story of David and Goliath. It is a very "large" example of how to live by faith and trust in God's faithfulness.

For forty days the Philistine champion, Goliath, has come before the army of Saul and challenged them to a one on one - winner take all - fight. Since Goliath was a huge giant, and fierce fighter, Saul's mighty men were hesitant and fearful of facing him alone.

Forty days is a long time to listen and endure the taunts of the devil. Many of us have lived a long time with a giant looming before us. Always clouding our path, always impeding our joy.

We have made valiant efforts to rid ourselves of this sin, shortcoming, or situation - but this giant always seems to rise again. All the while Jesus has won the victory for us. Already assured of a safe & secure path to success, why do we wait, why do we not run to His side for His plan?

Beating oneself up over failure & shortcomings is not God's way to victory. Running to the battle, slaying the giant, proclaiming the Word of the Lord are all byproducts of having total confidence in God's revealed will and plan.

We only know what to do, what to try, what to avoid, how to respond, by surrendering our will and responses to Him.

Listening, learning, loving, and living IN Christ will slay the giants in our lives. Riding in the palm of His hand will give us a front row seat to His victory over our giants.

Daily Prayer: Lord, Today, we lay our giants at your feet. Give us Boldness, Strength, and Faith as together we run to battle, slay the giant, and proclaim the Word of the Lord.

On The Go Prayer Focus: The GoTeam Short Term Missions Projects and GoTeam Members. GoTeams are made up of young people and adults who voluntarily go on an On The Go mission project around the world and are making a strategic impact for 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 Devotion for September 3, 2021

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Thursday, September 2, 2021

Habakkuk on Doing Evangelism Gods Way

Habakkuk on Doing Evangelism Gods Way by Keith Cook

"The LORD replied, "Look around at the nations; look and be amazed! For I am doing something in your own day, something you wouldn't believe even if someone told you about it." Habakkuk 1:5 (New Living Translation-NLT)

In the book of Habakkuk we find several wonderful insights into how to do ministry in any day and age. It is exciting that we can do evangelism God's way and it will always be the right way to minister.

Pray and ask God what He wants to do in the area of evangelism in your area or field of service. - "Record the vision."

Enlarge your team by enlisting like minded individuals who share your same burden or mission. "Make your vision plain"

Share your burden, need, ideas, dreams with all who will listen. "so all who see it can run with it."

Don't be embarrassed to start small or take baby steps in order to begin now.

Remind yourself often that you can not do everything that needs to be done. Strive to do what God has for you to do. Jesus told his followers that the needs would always be before them but doing the will of the father was doing right away what God called them to do.

Dream big and do not be afraid to tackle a God sized opportunity if God has actually called you to do it.

Trust God to do what only God can do - change lives, bless lives, mend lives, and save lives. "Though it tarry wait on it - it will come to pass"

Daily Prayer Focus: Pray and ask God what He wants to do in the area of evangelism in your area or field of service.

On The Go Prayer Focus: On The Go's GoCare ministry. This is our acts of kindness and benevolence ministry department. The focus of our GoCare ministry is to reach out to physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of hurting individuals and to build bridges between churches and their communities.

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Wednesday, September 1, 2021

Be Confident

Be Confident by David Brandon

"For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus." Philippians 1:6

A number of years ago Keith and I were in Korea holding crusades. We saw God work in a mighty way, but as a young minister I had many questions and struggles. The most pressing was my uncertainty of whether or not I would make it in ministry.

On the way home there was a lay over in Tokyo, Japan. While there I took a walk to pray and read the Bible. My spirit was burdened deeply about the uncertainty of my future. My new testament opened to Philippians 1:6.

It was as if the words leaped off the page and into my heart. I was flooded with joy and a new confidence that what God had started in my live He would finish.

Over the years when I struggle with a new problem I recall today's scripture, then I am able to move forward with confidence that God would keep His word and see me through whatever came my way.

Confidence comes from standing on God's word and putting full trust in His faithfulness to do the work, His work, in me.

God is doing a great work in you! Be confident He's with you. He'll do it.

Daily Prayer Focus: Pray for confidence!

On The Go Prayer Focus: All the local churches, committees, and leaders who will be working with On The Go Ministries and the Keith Cook Team in creative outreach efforts in the United States and around the world.

On The Go Daily Devotion for September 1, 2021

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Thursday, August 26, 2021

Every Detail

Every Detail by Joan Cook

"But the very hairs of your head are all numbered." Matthew 10:30

News Event: On The Go is hosting a Virtual Prayer Room for World Missions and Evangelism this evening, Thursday, August 26, 2021. We would like to invite you to join us as we pray for pastors and evangelists, ministries, churches, health needs, God's protective covering, and direction for our Brothers and Sisters in Christ. For more information, and to pray with us, please email info@onthego.org.

Recently, I received an email from a friend I'd like to share with you.

While attending a marriage seminar on communication, Bill and his wife, Sue, listened to the instructor declare, "It is essential that husbands and wives know the things that are important to each other."

He then addressed the men, "Can you describe your wife's favorite flower?"

Bill leaned over, touched his wife's arm gently and whispered, "Pillsbury, All-Purpose, isn't it?"

While this story is amusing, I'm afraid it is all too often true!

We might not know the intricate details of our friends, families, or even spouse's lives, but guess what? God does! The Bible very clearly tells us that He knows us so well He has the hairs of our head numbered. If God knows how many, or perhaps few, hairs you might have, don't you think He is interested in every detail about our lives, no matter how big or how small!

What a mighty God we serve!

Daily Prayer Focus: Think on Him and His awesomeness today!

On The Go Prayer Focus: All the Ministry Partners, Missions, Missionaries that On The Go ministers with. It takes team work to make the dream of reaching the world a reality.

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 c.

On The Go Daily Devotion for August 26, 2021

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Wednesday, August 25, 2021

Midnight Caller

Midnight Caller by Laurie McTier

"The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly." John 10:10

A few years ago, I was getting ready for bed when all of sudden, outside, I heard brakes squealing and metal. I looked out of my bedroom window to see a dark car crashing into our fence, right next to my bedroom. I ran outside to make sure the driver was okay while calling Metro Police. But, before I could get outside, the driver sped away. Immediately, two neighbors came down to check to make sure that everyone was okay. My husband was out of town, so I was grateful for their help. They had seen the whole thing and agreed to be witnesses for the police report.

While accessing the damage of the fence, I noticed the license plate from the speeding car was right at the edge of the fence. Ten minutes later a young man walked into the yard. I thought he was coming to check on me, but he had another agenda. He came to grab the license plate! I tried to tell him that it was evidence and that the police were on the way. But that did not stop him. He knelt down, picked up the plate, and walked up the street. When the police arrived, we filled out a report, and then I gave him the address of the young man who came to get the plate.

Many emotions were running through my mind. My thoughts were racing through the incident and I was angry and upset. Immediately, God began to show me that He had protected my family and my home. The fence had served as a barrier so that the car had not hit my house and possibly injured me! God also reminded me of the following scripture..."Perfect Peace has he whose mind is stayed on Thee." (Isaiah 26:3)

As I began to share the incident with my husband, God reminded me that sometimes we get just a glimpse of how His protective hand is at work. He guides our every step, He protects His children from danger, and He provides for our every need. What a blessing to be called a Child of God!

Prayer Focus: Praise God for His WatchCare and Protection!

On The Go Prayer Focus: The Finances of Team as they boldly go out for Jesus Christ. Pray that all their needs will be met at home and for the projects they are working on.

On The Go Daily Devotion for August 25, 2021

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Tuesday, August 24, 2021

Faith Lessons

Faith Lessons by Keith Cook

"If we believe not, he abideth faithful: he cannot deny himself." II Timothy 2:13

While preaching a crusade in New York, God showed me the most delightful little book. The title of the book is "Proving God". This book was printed in 1956. The author chronicles the faith experiences of the China Inland Mission, the great mission that was founded by J. Hudson Taylor.

In the forward J. Oswald Sanders noted several things that I thought would be interesting to you.

1. God will even use His enemies to fulfill His purposes

2. God is never taken by surprise

3. God is never too late

4. God will care for His children

5. God uses a variety of methods to supply our needs

As you go about your day, consider these faith lessons.

Daily Prayer Focus: Pray that today you will begin to exercise faith in every area of your life.

On The Go Prayer Focus: The Families of the On The Go staff. Pray for their emotions, finances, safety, wisdom, and physical and spiritual health.

On The Go Daily Devotion For August 24, 2021

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Monday, August 23, 2021

Does It Have To Be One Of Those Days?

Does It Have To Be One Of Those Days? By Keith Cook

"Our help is in the name of the Lord God, who made heaven and earth." Psalm 124:8

My mother-in-law gave me this little prayer a few years ago. I can really relate to it and thought I'd pass it along for you to enjoy, also!

Have you ever said a prayer like this?

I want to thank you, Lord, for being so close to me so far this day.

With your help, I haven't been impatient, lost my temper, been grumpy, judgmental, or envious of anyone.

But, I will be getting out of bed in a minute, and I think I'll really need your help then.

Amen

God does want to be your help. Let him help you today, tomorrow and forever.

Daily Prayer Focus: Pray that the gifts of the spirit will be evident in your life, even after you get out of bed in the morning!

On The Go Prayer Focus: On The Go's World Outreach Center (WOC). This is our main office and training facility. Pray for God to protect the building, guard the mechanical and structural aspects of the facility, and use the facility for maximum eternal benefits.

On The Go Daily Devotion For August 23, 2021

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