On The Go Daily with Keith Cook: August 2009

Monday, August 31, 2009

Reaping And Sowing In Our Future Part 2 by Keith Cook

On The Go Daily Devotion for August 31, 2009
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Reaping And Sowing In Our Future Part 2 by Keith Cook

"Let us not lose heart in doing good, for in due time we will reap if we do not grow weary." Galatians 6:9

Yesterday we saw how we can sow Love and Stability. Today, let us look deeper into sowing for our future. God says we will reap what we have sown. The Bible says we can sow into people's lives, we can share into people's lives, and we can be a blessing in someone's life.

3. We need to sow Faith - By sowing into other people's lives we can help their faith grow stronger. When we help someone trust God and see God work in their lives we have helped them prepare for their future life with Christ.

Think about which individual brings out the best in you? Who encourages you to trust and believe God for great visions and dreams? In my life it is probably Shad Williams. Shad is a crazy evangelist who travels all over the world sharing Christ. Several times a year we minister together in crusades in Kenya or India and God always uses Shad to build up my faith.

I will never forget years ago sitting in a Kroger grocery store parking lot with Shad. We both had just gotten in from projects overseas and we had very little money. Our wives had sent us to get groceries. We pooled our pennies and bought a box of crackers. We both were in tears leaving the grocery store.

On the way back to his house Shad started telling war stories. Now war stories are stories about great things God had done in our lives while working for God. We quickly were laughing and both were trying to one up the other as to who could tell the greatest illustration of God's provision. By the time we finally came in from the store we both were full of renewed hope and confidence in our calling, our God, and our faith.

Upon entering the house we discovered that the girls had found some food and had cooked up a great meal. We all rejoiced. The next day when Joan and I returned to our house we discovered that one of our friends had gone out and shopped for food
for us and had left well over three hundred dollars worth of groceries in our kitchen.

God had worked a great miracle. Why? Because a faith sower had shared into our lives. Why not start sowing faith into people's lives? Be used of God to move people beyond pity and self-absorption into faith and trust in God and His faithfulness.

Daily Prayer Focus: Pray that you can live by faith today and in the future. Sow faith. Encourage others to live by faith.

On The Go Prayer Focus: Kenya GoTeam. Continue to pray for favor, opportunity, decisions and God's will to be done. Pray that the team will finish well.

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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Sunday, August 30, 2009

Reaping And Sowing In Our Future by Keith Cook

On The Go Daily Devotion for August 30, 2009
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Reaping And Sowing In Our Future by Keith Cook

"And sow the fields, and plant vineyards, which may yield fruits of increase. He blesseth them also, so that they are multiplied greatly; and suffereth not their cattle to decrease." Psalm 107:37,38

The Bible says that we need to face the future, that our future is not affected by the culture, the economy, terrorists, or the calamities that are going on. The Bible says that our future is directly tied to our trusting in the Lord and that it is unwise not to consider our future.

The next thing about our future is that we reap in the future what we have sown in the past. If we haven't sown or stored up anything, we won't reap anything. If you haven't trained up an army for the Lord, you won't have an army that is ready to fight when the enemy rushes in. If you haven't seeded into your children faith principles and godliness when they are young, then when they go off to college or when they go out into the world and they face problems and are struggling, or their wife leaves them, or their child does something crazy, they won't know what to do.

God says we reap what we have sown. The Bible says we can sow into people's lives, we can share into people's lives, and we can be a blessing in someone's life. We can make a difference in this world, but we have to do it. Some of us when calamities happen are not prepared because we have not sown enough good seed into our lives and into the lives of others around us.

SOW

1. We can sow Love - Love is an attitude and it is contagious. When you return love for hate, God wins. When you act in love and refuse to react in fear, God wins.

2. We can sow Stability - Our lives can bring stability and strength to those around us. By living by God's standards, that are found in the Bible, we help bring stability into our world. Every time you turn the other cheek or help an enemy you are used of God to bring more stability into our culture.

Dave Ramsey and I have been friends for several years. He is man who has seen adversity in his life. In the past he has gone from rags to riches and back to rags. Then he heard the voice of God concerning how a Christian man and woman could be financially
responsible and how Christians can get and stay out of debt. Through his pain God has taught him some profound principles and life lessons.

Dave sows financial stability into people's lives. He offers sound, solid Biblical advice on how to "owe no man anything". His life has been an inspiration to millions across the nation. The "Dave Ramsey Show" radio program is heard around the U.S.A. and his Financial Peace University Seminars are helping to deliver thousands from financial ruin. While visiting his office one day, Dave showed me a huge acrylic vat filled with cut up credit cards that people had sent him. This trophy of changed lives proves that Dave has been used of God in many people's lives. He has sown stability.

Daily prayer focus: Pray that you can sow love and stability to all you meet. Start today by living by God's principles and by mentoring others in love and stability.

Thank you for standing with us and supporting our Kenya Team this week! Today Keith, Joan, Laurie, Shad, and Sheila will be ministering in local churches in Eldoret. Pray for the team as they share the Gospel with boldness, assertiveness, and sensitivity. Pray for the seeds that are planted, and those who make decisions for Christ.

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Saturday, August 29, 2009

Witnessing by Hilton Airall

On The Go Daily Devotion for August 29, 2009
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Witnessing by Hilton Airall

"Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples." 1 Chronicles 16:24

On a recent mission trip, we had the opportunity to minister to families who were hardest hit by Hurricane Katrina in Mississippi. As we were ministering, God laid this verse on my heart. We were reaching out to individuals, many of whom had lost everything they owned except the clothes on their backs. They needed someone to give them hope, love, and encouragement. As we walked down the streets we had the chance to pray with many within the community and tell them about Jesus, a friend who will stick closer than a brother, even in the hard times. It was so amazing to see the smiles and the tears as we shared Christ's love.

I was also reminded of Acts 1:8, "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." Many times Christians are scared to take the Gospel to the world because of fear. They may be afraid of rejection, or maybe even that they won't know what to say. This verse reminds me that the Holy Spirit will give us strength to spread the Gospel. He will go before us, provide us with opportunities and the words to share.

Even as a young teenager, God showed me that I should always be willing to share Christ in any circumstance with those I come in contact with. As Christians, we can share Christ's love through simple things such as a smile, firm handshake, a cup of cold water, prayer, and sharing our testimony. This experience in Gulfport has changed my life, and I'm sure the lives of our entire team. Each individual we came in contact with needed the Gospel and we were able to share Christ with them. I want to challenge you today to take the opportunity to share Jesus with someone you come in contact with.

While on our mission trip, I began to realize that I was afraid to witness. I noticed I was hiding in my shell. God encouraged my heart, and here's what He told me: "Hilton, Spread my Word. Do not be afraid. I did not leave Daniel in the lion's den, nor did I forsake David when he fought Goliath. I did not forsake Paul when he was in prison or when he was shipwrecked. I will not forsake you."

God will be with you when you spread the Gospel, so don't be afraid.

Daily Prayer: Pray that God will give you strength when sharing your faith.

On The Go Prayer Focus: Kenya GoTeam. Praise God for each individual decision for Christ. Pray for our new brothers and sisters in Christ as they seek to know the Lord in a deeper way. Pray for their spiritual growth and they will become involved in a local Christian church.

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Friday, August 28, 2009

Witnessing to Disaster Stricken by Keith Cook

On The Go Daily Devotion for August 28, 2009
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Witnessing to Disaster Stricken by Keith Cook (onthego.org)

"In my distress I called upon the LORD, and cried to my God: and he did hear my voice out of his temple, and my cry did enter into his ears." 2 Samuel 22:7

With all the news about storms and disasters looming over parts of our nation, I thought it would be good to look at how to minister in times like this. Servants of Jesus Christ must be able to go to where the people are and must arrive prepared to minister to people who find themselves in many unique and often difficult situations. As you seek to be led by the Spirit you will find yourself needing to arrive prepared to minister and comfort real people with real problems. Here are some simple suggestions for ministering to hurting people.

1. Be Alert - Pay attention to outward signs of neglect, abuse, need, or problems. Long before the physical storms have come many emotional and physical storms have already hit. Be alert to old scars that God may show you and help at that point of need also.

2. Don't Play God - Don't run ahead of God, or try to fix all their problems in the flesh. Hear from God and follow His direction. Guard your heart and emotions. Do not let circumstances or emotions direct you. Let God. Meeting one need in Jesus name is better than not meeting any. Christ is in control and will use the entire body of Christ to help.

3. Focus On First Things First - Focus on one physical need and one spiritual need at a time. People with enormous needs can be overwhelmed with too many options at one time. They may be in emotional and physical shock. Work on basic needs first or the most vocal need they may be expressing. Their desire for knowledge and information should be a primary concern. Assure them they are as safe as they possibly could be and that God is directing their recovery, not just you or the authorities.

4. Get Real Help - Don't get in over your head. It is not a sin to use professionals and agencies that will provide total ministry. Letting the Red Cross, Salvation Army, Samaritans Purse, local hospitals, police, or even another ministry meet a need is just as spiritual and needed as going it alone. Together we all can get more done than by ourselves!

5. Do not judge them or on the other hand condone any of their past actions or problems. You just speak a word about Jesus or meet a need. People come unglued during times of crisis. They yell at their children, strike out at caregivers, curse God, and do and say things they normally would never do or say. Just love them. Care for them. Comfort them. God has given you a healing salve to pour on their life. Pour!

6. Make Sure You Minister - If God has placed you in this situation you are there to minister to them. Be bold and sensitive at the same time. Do not neglect the spiritual duty you have to bring Jesus and the power of the Holy Spirit to the situation. Human resources alone cannot solve their problems. While God did not bring this disaster to them He can lead them through it. You are there as a Christian minister. Share Christ, not humanism. Share the love of Jesus, not the philosophy of man. God has a plan for their life - they, like everyone, have sinned against God - Jesus is God's way to salvation - come to Christ and let Him be the savior they need.

7. Be Realistic - Expect difficulties, expect abuse, confrontations, questions, misjudging your motives, and for them to even be suspicious. Because of the abuse of the press and media at attacking the church and para-church groups, many in our culture think all Christians are out to get money from them or abuse them. Everyone will not accept your love and help. Some, who desperately need your assistance, will walk on by because of preconceived ideas they have about you or the church. With that in mind it is important to share Christ and the work of the Lord in a casual way. Never push your faith on anyone. Look for natural and spirit directed doors of opportunity. Divine appointments are obvious and never result in confusion.

8. Be Spiritually Prepared - Know what you believe and what the Bible has to say about sin, love, forgiveness, tragedy, addictions, hope, recovery, reconciliation, and the consequences of sin and not getting right with God. When Christ leads you in a conversation it is good to have resources stored up in your heart and mind. You get spiritually prepared when you take time to study the Word of God, read Christian materials and books, search out Christian internet sites, go to Christian seminars and lectures, and spend time in prayer. Ask questions, read, research, dig deep. You are a representative of King Jesus!

9. Be Smart - If you are sharing as a member of a church group or outreach team remember to stay close to your group. In any kind of helping hand or spiritual counseling situation do not get in a situation where you are alone with strangers or are in a dangerous situation. Remember you are under a covering of that local church or ministry and do not neglect their rules and instructions. Thinking you are hearing from God and breaking rules and instructions doesn't honor Christ. Ask for permission to not follow normal guidelines and suggestions. Use your God given resources of experience, leadership, Lordship, and partnership to direct you in all you do.

10. It's A God Thing - Expect God to show up and do a work in the person's life. God will and can work through you to help them physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Trust Him to direct your steps and guard your path. Helping others in Jesus name is the ultimate ministry. Jesus was a helper also. He went around meeting needs as He saw them. If you ever need a guide to what to do when helping others look in the Bible and just do what Jesus did!

He went to the people - did not wait for them to come to Him.

He asked probing questions - saw where they really were and what they thought they needed.

He gave them hope as He shared the truth - He spoke to their real needs with insight and love.

He helped them - He always blessed the people by meeting their real needs.

Why not go today and seek the Lord and ask for permission and direction to help those who are suffering right now. If you do not know where to look to offer your assistance begin with your local pastor. You also can contact other Christian ministries who do these kinds of ministries. Our ministry has a whole department called, GoCare, that offers help and hope in Jesus name. Every outreach project we do has a GoCare worker on it to make sure we take the cup of cold water with us as we take the bread of life. May God bless you as you go into all the world for Jesus.

Daily Prayer Focus: Pray for individuals who have been affected by recent storms and floods. Pray for their strength, protection, and safety. Pray for Christian ministries involved in Disaster Relief.

Key Spiritual Aid and Emergency Links

Christian Emergency Network
http://www.centoday.com

Samaritan's Purse, Franklin & Billy Graham
http://www.samaritanspurse.org/home.asp
http://www.BillyGraham.org

Salvation Army
www.salvationarmyusa.org

Current Christian News
http://www.ccnews.org

Ready.gov
http://www.ready.gov/

CBN's Operation Blessing
http://www.ob.org/
http://www.ob.org/programs/disaster_relief/tips.asp (Disaster TIps)

National Hurricane Center
www.nhc.noaa.gov

AlertNet from Reuters
http://www.alertnet.org/

Southern Baptist Disaster Relief
http://www.namb.net/dr/

Disaster News Network
http://www.disasternews.net/

Disaster Finder
http://disasterfinder.gsfc.nasa.gov/

On The Go's GoCare Ministry
www.OnTheGo.org

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention & State Health Department Search
http://www.cdc.gov/

FirstGov Protection Information
http://www.firstgov.gov/
http://www.firstgov.gov/Topics/Usgresponse/Protect_Yourself.shtml
http://www.firstgov.gov/Topics/Usgresponse.shtml

Department of Homeland Security
http://www.dhs.gov/dhspublic/

How You Can Be Safer
http://www.citizencorps.gov/ready/

FEMA Preparedness Information
http://www.fema.gov/areyouready/
http://www.fema.gov/

Terrorism -- Preparing for the Unexpected (Red Cross)
http://www.redcross.org/services/disaster/keepsafe/unexpected.html

Neighborhood Watch
http://www.usaonwatch.org/

National Safety Council
http://www.nsc.org/

Wire Services and News Channels
http://www.foxnews.com/ (FoxNews)
http://www.foxnews.com/topstories/ (Fox Newswire)
http://www.disasternews.net/ (Disaster News Network)
http://www.newsday.com/news/nationworld/wire/ (AP Wire)
http://www.cnn.com/ (CNN)
http://news.google.com/ (Google News)
http://www.reuters.com/ (Reuters)
http://www.upi.com/ (UPI)
http://www.USAToday.com (USAToday Newspaper)

Please take steps now to prepare for disasters. Important steps include: (courtesy ready.gov)

Making or Updating your Kit

-Bottled water (1 gallon per person per day)
-Non-perishable food
-Flashlight with extra batteries
-Battery-powered radio
-Consider others needs unique to your family, such as diapers, medications, etc. Continue on to www.Ready.gov to learn more.
-Bible (OTG)

Making a Family Plan

-Talk with household members. Make sure everyone knows where to meet and who to call in case you are separated.
-Be prepared to evacuate. Consider where you may go and make a plan for your pets. They are not permitted in most emergency shelters.
-Gather necessary emergency numbers and important papers.
-Prepare to secure your property, such as bringing in outdoor furniture and shutting off utilities. Protect your windows.
-Make sure everyone in your family is prepared to meet the Lord and can share with others how they can know Christ! (OTG)

Being Informed

-The most important thing you can do is follow the instructions of local emergency officials. If you are asked to evacuate, please do so.
-Keep tuned to local radio or television stations for information from emergency officials.

On The Go Prayer Focus: Pastors, Missionaries, and Evangelists that they might be renewed, challenged, strengthened, and encouraged as they persevere and carry out God¹s call.

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Thursday, August 27, 2009

Jesus Does Not Change By Keith Cook

In Hebrews 13:8, the Bible says, "Jesus Christ is the same" When? "Yesterday, Today, and Forever."

Say to yourself, "Yesterday, Today, and Forever". He is the same. He does not change. The calendar changes, the clock changes, the century changes, everything about our culture may change, but God says, "I have not changed." Period. No explanation is needed.

Not too long ago, I was talking with a pastor from Nevada about our world and culture. We were in his office talking about how our culture seems to be going crazy. It may seem like people today are living more for themselves than ever before, yet Jesus Christ is the same. CEO's may swindle millions from corporations, accountants may mishandle funds, politicians may rant and rave for selfish political reasons, but Jesus stays the same. We can count on Him! He will always steer us straight. He will always represent the truth. He will always provide a way out of any of our mistakes and give us hope for our future.

Daily Prayer focus: Right now ask Jesus to guide you today. He has blessed in the past and He will bless you again in the future. He has answered prayers in the past and His love will provide guidance again today. Ask Him. Trust Him. Talk to Him!

On The Go Prayer Focus: GoTeam Outreach to Kenya as they prepare for the Women On The Go Festival scheduled Thursday through Sunday. The team will be leading an Area-Wide Women¹s Conference with local church leaders and Kenyan women on Thursday through Sunday. Pray that God will continue to raise up godly women to reach their nation for Christ.

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Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Every Detail by Joan Cook

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

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: 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. This week our staff will be ministering in Eldoret, Kenya. Pray for the team as they travel from Nairobi to Eldoret today.

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Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Sacrificially Serving Christ - by Keith Cook

"So Paul and Barnabas spent considerable time there, speaking boldly for the Lord, who confirmed the message of his grace by enabling them to do miraculous signs and wonders." Acts 14:3

People often tell me that it is so great to be able to sacrifice so much by going on a mission project. They think it is hard to be away from family and friends as well as comforts of home. Guess what! They are right. It is hard, yet the rewards far out weigh the hardships.

When you actually go out with God on a mission project there is so much to learn. Before leaving, you think about how you will help the people and very rarely do you grasp how much they will help you.

By spending considerable time with people in different parts of the world it helps to enlarge your "Worldwide Vision". People become international friends, rather than strange foreigners. You learn that you are there to co-labor with brothers and sisters in Christ. It is such an honor to be with them and to see first hand how they live, what they eat, what they endure to serve Christ, how they sacrifice. It is always a privilege to be allowed to work with them!

Where is God calling you to spend considerable time for Him?

A local mission may need your help.

A local ministry could use your support, body, time, and talents. (On The Go Ministries sure could!)

Your local church would love to have you volunteer and help them.

You have the time, take it. You have the talents, use them. You have the opportunity to do good right now.

God will redeem the lost time. He will help you by renewing your strength. Take a chance, make the sacrifice. Christ did so much for you and you can do so much for Him.

Daily Prayer Focus: Father, open my eyes to the opportunities I have to serve you.

On The Go Prayer Focus: Joan Cook's "Women On The Go" Ministries. Joan's "Women On The Go" programs are implemented at women's conferences, local churches, retreats, and separate stand-alone events. God has given her a burden to minister to and encourage women in their walk with the Lord. This week we are hosting a Women On The Go Conference in Eldoret, Kenya. Pray for Joan, Sheila and Laurie as they ministers and share from their heart and present motivational, evangelistic programs, materials, and leadership to and for women that will challenge and motivate them to a deeper walk with the Lord. The Women¹s Conference will be Thursday, August 27 - Sunday, August 30.

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Monday, August 24, 2009

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.

Also, pray for Keith, Joan, Laurie, Shad, Sheila and the entire team as they travel to Kenya today to minister in Women¹s Conferences, schools, orphanages, and street meetings. Pray for the team as they travel to and throughout the country of Kenya. Also, pray for their health they God will place a hedge of protection around the team, strengthen them, and minister through them.

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Sunday, August 23, 2009

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 Go¹s 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.

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Saturday, August 22, 2009

On The Go with Jesus by Evangelist Keith Cook

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9

Most people never really get outside their local church and serve Christ as a World Christian. I'm sure if you are reading this devotional from On The Go you are not like most people. You have already taken a giant step in hearing God's voice and responding to His call to service.

God is probably sending you out to do great and mighty things for Him every day. You may have heard it said "God does not send you out on a ten dollar mission with only nine dollars." What He initiates, He finishes. What He sponsors is successful. He has led you this far and His word says He will continue to make a way in the wilderness. Do not fear, we have His protection, and we are the "apple of His eye."

What makes a person bold? Does Christ want only "Super Hero" type Christians to follow Him into battle against Satan? True boldness is "Holy Boldness." Holy boldness comes when one is trusting in Christ for strength, not themselves.

When I stand up in the streets to preach, I must admit, each time I am afraid. Boldness is not automatic or continual. As I face a new situation I must call on Christ for guidance. He always gives me the right words to say. The Bible says not to worry, just be ready. "Having done all you can do to stand, stand!"

As you stand up for God at home, at work, at school, or on a mission project remember that you have hundreds of prayer partners and co-laborers around the world standing in the gap with you.

May God bless you as you continue to be "on the go"!

Daily Prayer Focus: Pray for the Lord's strength and for Holy Boldness as you share Christ.

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.

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Friday, August 21, 2009

All in God's Time - Laurie McTier

"But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:19

Recently our team traveled out of the country to minister in schools, churches and a local seminary. God knew all of the specific details that had to occur for each of the team to travel and minister.

The week prior to the project, each member of our staff were on the phone with travel agents, airlines, visa services, politicians, pastors, and the missionaries trying to do everything we knew to do to make sure that all of the specifics were taken care of for each person on the team to participate. God knew that each and every team member was a vital asset and greatly needed.

As we prepared, we had faith and trusted God to do the miraculous. There were many obstacles prior to this project; but we knew that these obstacles were nothing in God's eyes. He was on top of things; He had it all under control.

For this project, there were many walls. It took the team over 31 hours to reach our final destination. The first night we had three and one half hours of sleep before our first outreach. As we went to bed that evening, we prayed and asked God to bless our rest. Those three hours were some of the most blessed and restful hours of sleep that we have had in years.

God is never late, and often times not early. He is however, always right on time. God knows when the money for the project is due, He knows when we must have the passport and visa on hand. His Word promises us as His children that He will supply all of our needs in Christ Jesus.

Daily Prayer Focus: Pray that God will enable you to truly trust Him to meet your every need.

On The Go Prayer Focus: The follow-up of inquirers who come publicly and make decisions for Christ, write in for materials to grow in Christ, or who visit our website looking for help in following Christ. Pray for local believers, churches, parents, and friends who all will be used of God to nurture each and every one to maturity in Christ.

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Thursday, August 20, 2009

The Most Important Job Of All by Joan Cook

"Bring up your children in the training and admonition of the Lord." Ephesians 6:4

Today, I would like to take a minute to encourage all the mothers and fathers who may be feeling unappreciated, unfulfilled, unrecognized, or just plain tired! Do not be discouraged. Do not give up. Yours is the most important job of all. You have the privilege and responsibility to help shape and develop your child's entire life. Everything you say and do is so very important in his or her development.

One of the definitions of the word "parents" is: those who give birth to children and provide nurture and guidance. Below are words to encourage you and remind you of this awesome responsibility.

"There are exceptional women and men who have other tasks to perform in addition to the task of motherhood and fatherhood and that is the task of providing for the home and of keeping it. But it is the tasks connected with the home that are the fundamental tasks of humanity...if the mother does not do her duty, there will either be no next generation, or a next generation that is worse than none at all..." Theodore Roosevelt

"If we fail to instruct our children in justice, religion, and liberty, we will be condemning them to a world without virtue, a life in the twilight of a civilization where the great truths have been forgotten." Ronald Reagan

Daily Prayer Focus: Thank the Lord for the privilege of parenthood. Be mindful of the awesome responsibility.

On The Go Prayer Focus: Those who need to make decisions for Christ as On The Go and the Keith Cook Team shares the Gospel around the world. Pray that they will hear a clear message about Christ, that the Holy Spirit will move them to a point of decision and that they will be bold enough to publicly respond for Christ. On August 24 - September 2, On The Go will have a team ministering in Kenya. Pray for Keith, Joan, and Laurie, along with fellow evangelists as they share the Gospel.

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Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Manifest Your Love for God by Keith Cook

Manifest Your Love for God by Keith Cook

"With my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wander from thy commandments. Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee...I will delight myself in thy statutes: I will not forget thy word." Psalms 119:10-16

In this passage the Psalmist says we are to manifest our love for God with our Heart, Lips, and Mind. Can you do this? Yes you can. The Word of God will show you how!

Your Heart

With Your HEART you can Seek the Lord. (verse 10)

Seek the Lord with your whole heart. Seek Him while there is time. He is calling you, leading you, and directing you. Use your free will to seek Him. The results will be a full heart!

With your Heart you will Treasure the Word. (verse 11)

If your heart is with the Lord you always have a place for the Word of God in your life. The Word speaks to you. It comforts you. It directs you. It challenges you and convicts you.

If your heart is not right with God you will avoid the Word and neglect your time alone with God. You dread hearing the Word of God preached. Devotions, sermons, and the Bible all condemn you until you get your heart set on Christ.

Your Lips

With your LIPS you Share about the greatness of God. (verse 13)

If you are in Christ and living in the fullness of Christ you will naturally share with others about all you are experiencing in Him. Never having anything spiritual to say often reflects the fact that one is not living the spirit filled life. Being frivolous and aloof often reflect a lack of spiritual depth. Let your lips tell of Him!

With your Lips you also will Rejoice. (verse 14)

From your lips will either come praise or pain. People who rejoice are a pleasure to be around. People who are always reflecting on their pain and sorrows tend to live their lives alone and without encouragement. Rejoicing is not a sign of ignorance of the facts of life, rather it is a God directed expression of faith, hope, and trust. Rejoice in the Lord always and again I say rejoice. Rejoice, it will do you good.

Your Mind

Using your MIND you can Meditate on God's precepts. (verse 15)

Meditating on God's precepts means that you will try to see what the precepts of God actually mean to you. In reality, you are asking God to interpret and implement His Word in your life. Some individuals think that meditation leads to more meditation, but it actually will lead to answers to prayer, keys to problems being revealed, and direction in life. Meditation always leads to action. Most prayer warriors are also great evangelists, missionaries, pastors, parents, and leaders. They are not passive but people of action.

If you are using your Mind you are also Regarding God's ways. (verse 15)

Someone who is thinking clearly will always look to Christ for direction in their life. When you regard the Lord, you give Him the right to direct your path and help you make decisions. Major and minor decisions are all the same to God. You can have the mind of Christ if you ask for it!

When you use your Mind you can Delight in God. (verse 16)

It is really fun and exciting to have God work in your life. It is so rewarding to know that God has done something for you. It leads to confidence and stability. When real faith is exercised in your life, blessings and ministry will follow.

When you use your Mind you also will not forget to Honor God and Praise Him as the real strength in your life. (verse 16)

If you succeed or even make it through a problem you must realize that it is God who has brought you through. Your true strength comes from the Lord, honor Him, praise Him, and seek to serve Him.

Decide today to serve the Lord with all of your heart. Seek to honor God with your heart, your lips, and your mind. Don't forget that the greatest treasure on earth can be found by you each day in the Holy Bible.

Daily Prayer Focus: As you spend time in God's Word today, ask Him to show you secret sins that are hidden in your life. Ask for forgiveness so that you might serve Him wholeheartedly.

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