One region of turbulence and storms often faced, is in our purpose/careers. So if you’re anything like me (wanting a significant role in a significant project to bring about significant outcomes), today’s chapter shows how ‘role selection’ in the world’s longest running drama, is based on availability…
READ JUDGES 6 Make notes, if you’d like, of what stands out for you. Feel free to use the “Leave a Comment” box below to also write some of your thoughts.
A THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
I would often tell people that the Creator God uses anyone with a willing heart. But then I’d be upset because He never seemed to use me in what I was willing for! It took 25 years of adult life to learn the difference between availability and yet at the same time, exercising Faith in my Maker who knew my ability.
In today’s chapter, a young man named Gideon rises to eternal fame in the world’s longest running drama. This wasn’t because he thought he had ability – clearly he questioned the ridiculous notion of being picked for the role. [v15] But the Author of the Script knew two things: what Gideon was like inside [v12] – what he was capable of being and becoming; and because the Creator had knitted Gideon together in His mother’s womb.[a] His Maker also knew that He would be with Gideon. [v14,16] So the topic foremost in my Maker’s mind today isn’t my ability. The thing that gives me a place in HIStory (no matter how small), is my availability for what He has in mind for me, along with the fact that His Presence goes with me, every step in my day. Read More? …CLICK on “10 May – Additional Notes”
But what about your thoughts – can you tell me what today’s “breadcrumb” is? Leave a note in the “Comments” box below to tell me what you think of today’s chapter.
Wanting to speak directly with your Maker? The rest of this webpage uses Jesus’ own prayer to help…[b]
THE LORD’S PRAYER:
1. Praise: “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your Name. Your Kingdom come! Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven …”
The Lord lives! Praise be to my Rock! Exalted be my God, the Rock, my Saviour! [2 Samuel 22:47]
2. Ask: “…Give us today our daily bread…”
The World: Pray for Dominica[c] and the Dominican Republic[d]
Your Country’s response to needs in Africa
Yourself: Opportunities to serve God
Your concerns for today
Jesus said: “Truly I tell you, if you have faith and do not doubt, not only can you do what was done to the fig tree, but also you can say to this mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and it will be done. If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.” [Matthew 21:20-22]
3. Admit: “…Forgive us our sin as we forgive those who sin against us…”
Hear from heaven, Father God, and forgive the sin of your servant and your people. Teach me the right way to live. [1 Kings 8:36]
4. Protect: “…Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil.”
Because I love You, Lord, You’ve promised to rescue me and protect me, for I acknowledge Your name. [Psalm 91:14]
“For Yours Lord is the Kingdom, the Power and the Glory now and forever. Amen!”
When Jesus was questioned, tested, tricked or in His hour of great need, He always spoke things that were previously written in God’s Word.[e] Following these memory verses from ten topics, will help you learn 52 verses from the bible in a year! THIS WEEK’S MEMORY VERSE: An Assured Future
Jesus said: “Anyone who chooses to do the will of God will find out whether my teaching comes from God or whether I speak on my own.” [John 7:17]
[a] Job 10:8-12; Psalm 139:13
[b] Matthew 6:5-15
[c] http://www.operationworld.org/node/165
[d] http://www.operationworld.org/node/166
[e] Matthew 4:4,6,7,10; 11:10; 21:13; and 26:24,31