SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR JANUARY 5 – 11, 2020

 

MEDITATION: WHAT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BELIEVER?

 

Sunday 5 Psalm 95

Monday 6 1 Samuel 12

Tuesday 7 2 Peter 1

Wednesday 8 Ephesians 6

Thursday 9 Proverbs 11

Friday 10 Jude 1

Saturday 11 Revelation 2

 

DAILY FOCUS

 

SUNDAY 5

EVERY BELIEVER OF THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST MUST BE DEVOTED TO HONOR AND WORSHIP THE KING OF ALL KINGS! ““Oh come, let us sing to the LORD; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation! 2Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise! 3 For the LORD is a great God, and a great King above all gods.” Psalm 95 Vs 1-3 (NASB)

 

MONDAY 6

OUR RESPONSIBILITY AS BELIEVERS IS TO FAITHFULLY SERVE GOD! “The LORD will not abandon His people for His great name’s sake, because the LORD has been pleased to make you a people Himself. 23 Moreover, as for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD by ceasing to pray for you; but I will instruct you in the good and right way. 24 Only fear the LORD [with awe and profound reverence] and serve Him faithfully with all your heart; for consider what great things He has done for you.” 1 Samuel 12 Vs 22-24 (AMP)

 

TUESDAY 7

WHAT IS THE DUTY OF BELIEVERS? “Therefore, believers, be all the more diligent to make certain about His calling and choosing you [be sure that your behavior reflects and confirms your relationship with God]; for by [f]doing these things [actively developing these virtues], you will never stumble [in your spiritual growth and will live a life that leads others away from sin]; 11 for in this way entry into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will be abundantly provided to you.” 2 Peter 1 Vs 10-11(AMP)

 

WEDNESDAY 8

AS FAITHFUL SERVANTS OF OUR LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST, PRAYER IS NOT AN OPTION—IT’S A NECESSITY! Opposition will arise as long as you are a child of God. That is why our Heavenly Father has given us His word instructing us to pray at all times—why? Because prayers connect us to Him and He has given us the power through His word and through prayer to destroy the wicked plans and purposes of the enemy for our lives. “Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere 19 And pray for me, too. Ask God to give me the right words so I can boldly explain God’s mysterious plan that the good News is for Jews and Gentiles alike. 20I am in chains now, still preaching this message as God’s ambassador. So Pray that I will keep on speaking boldly for him, as I should.” Let us pray for our brothers and sisters around the world, for all nations and for every lost soul…Pray throughout the day! Ephesian 6 Vs 18-20 (NLT)

 

THURSDAY 9

BELIEVERS OF THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST MUST DO THE NECESSARY DEEDS OF SHARING THE GOOD NEWS OF SALVATION WITH THE LOST!“ These twelve Jesus sent out, instructing them, “Go nowhere among the Gentiles and enter no town of the Samaritans, 6 but go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. 7 And proclaim as you go, saying, ‘The kingdom of heaven is at hand.’” Matthew 10: Vs 5-7 (ESV)

 

FRIDAY 10

AS HIS CHILDREN, GOD EXPECTS US TO BUILD OURSELVES UP IN FAITH AND SHOW MERCY TO THOSE OF WEAKER/WAVERING FAITH. “But you, dear friends, must build each other up in your most holy faith, pray in the power of the Holy Spirit,[g] 21 and await the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ, who will bring you eternal life. In this way, you will keep yourselves safe in God’s love. 22 And you must show mercy to[h] those whose faith is wavering.23 Rescue others by snatching them from the flames of judgment. Show mercy to still others,[i] but do so with great caution, hating the sins that contaminate their lives.” Jude 1 Vs 20-23- (ESV)

 

SATURDAY 11

TRUE CHILDREN OF GOD DO WHAT IS NECESSARY TO STAY COMMITTED TO HIM! 2 “I know all the things you do. I have seen your hard work and your patient endurance. I know you don’t tolerate evil people. You have examined the claims of those who say they are apostles but are not. You have discovered they are liars. 3 You have patiently suffered for me without quitting. 4 “But I have this complaint against you. You don’t love me or each other as you did at first!5 Look how far you have fallen! Turn back to me and do the works you did at first. If you don’t repent, I will come and remove your lampstand from its place among the churches.” Revelation 2 Vs 2-5 (NLT)

 

WORD OF ENCOURAGEMENT: Proverbs 11: 30 (AMP) “The fruit of the [consistently] righteous is a tree of life, and he who is wise captures and wins souls [for God—he gathers them eternity].”

SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR DECEMBER 29 – JANUARY 4, 2020

 

MEDITATION: POWERFUL NAMES OF THE MOST-HIGH GOD!

The Most-High, All Sufficient-All knowing One, Master, Lord of Peace, Jehovah, the Provider; the Great I AM…He is the Almighty God, who knows each one by name! Shouldn’t we also know Him by His and reverence him accordingly? Leviticus 22:32 (NLT) says: “Do not bring shame on my holy name, for I will display my holiness among the people of Israel. I am the LORD who makes you holy.” Exodus 20:7 (AMP) says: “You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain [that is, irreverently, in false affirmations or in ways that impugn the character of God]; for the LORD will not hold guiltless nor leave unpunished the one who takes His name in vain [disregarding its reverence and its power]”

 

Sunday 29 Exodus 17

Monday 30 Revelation 1

Tuesday 31 Isaiah 54

Wednesday 1 Psalm 9

Thursday 2 Philippians 2

Friday 3 Jeremiah 23

Saturday 4 Hebrews 1

 

DAILY FOCUS

 

SUNDAY 29

EL ELYON (The Most-High God) Elyon literally means “Most High” and is used quite substantively throughout the Old Testament. It expresses the extreme sovereignty and majesty of God and His highest preeminence. When the two words are combined – El Elyon – it can be translated as “the most exalted God” “I cry out to God Most High, to God who will fulfill his purpose for me.” Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine. He was priest of God Most High, 19 and he blessed Abram, saying, “Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth.”

 

Psalm 57:2 (NLT) Genesis 14 Vs 18-19(NIV)

 

MONDAY 30

JEHOVAH RAPHA (The Lord who Heals) Jehovah is translated as “The Existing One” or “Lord.” The chief meaning of Jehovah is derived from the Hebrew word Havah meaning “to be” or “to exist.” It also suggests “to become” or specifically “to become known” – this denotes a God who reveals Himself unceasingly. Rapha (râpâ’) means “to restore”, “to heal” or “to make healthful” in Hebrew. When the two words are combined – Jehovah Rapha – it can be translated as “Jehovah Who Heals;” “And said, If thou wilt diligently hearken to the voice of the LORD thy God, and wilt do that which is right in his sight, and wilt give ear to his commandments, and keep all his statutes, I will put none of these diseases upon thee, which I have brought upon the Egyptians: for I am the LORD that healeth thee.” Exodus 15 Vs 26 (KJV)

 

TUESDAY 31

EL OLAM (The Everlasting God; the God of Eternity; the God of Ancient Days) El is another name that is translated as “God” and can be used in conjunction with other words to designate various aspects of God’s character. Olam derives from the root word ‘lm (which means “eternity”). Olam literally means “forever,” “eternity,” or “everlasting”. When the two words are combined – El Olam – it can be translated as “The Eternal God;” “And Abraham planted a grove in Beersheba, and called there on the name of the LORD, the everlasting God.” Genesis 21 Vs 33 (KJV)

 

WEDNESDAY 1

JEHOVAH SHAMMAH (The Lord is There) Shammah is derived from the Hebrew word sham, which can be translated as “there.” Jehovah Shammah is a symbolic name for the earthly Jerusalem. The name indicates that God has not abandoned Jerusalem, leaving it in ruins, but that there will be a restoration. “It was round about eighteen thousand measures: and the name of the city from that day shall be, The LORD is there.” Prayer has no distance—God is Omnipresent. Pray for the nations around the world; Pray and weep for lost souls! Ezekiel 48 Vs 35 (KJV)

 

THURSDAY 2

JEHOVAH JIREH (The Lord will Provide) Jehovah-Jireh is a symbolic name given to Mount Moriah by Abraham to memorialize the intercession of God in the sacrifice of Isaac by providing a substitute for the imminent sacrifice of his son; “Abraham named the place Yahweh-Yireh (which means “the LORD will provide”). To this day, people still use that name as a proverb: “On the mountain of the LORD it will be provided.” Genesis 22 Vs 14 (NLT)

 

FRIDAY 3

JEHOVAH SHALOM (The Lord is Peace) Shalom is a derivative of shâlêm (which means “be complete” or “sound”) Shalom is translated as “peace” or “absence from strife.”Jehovah-Shalom is the name of an altar built by Gideon in Ophrah; “Then Gideon built an altar there unto the LORD, and called it Jehovah shalom: unto this day it is yet in Ophrah of the Abiezrites.” Judges 6 Vs 24 (KJV)

 

SATURDAY 4

JEHOVAH MEKODDISHKEM (The Lord Who Sanctifies You) Mekoddishkem derives from the Hebrew word qâdash meaning “sanctify,” “holy,” or “dedicate.” Sanctification is the separation of an object or person to the dedication of becoming Holy. When the two words are combined – Jehovah Mekoddishkem – it can be translated as “The Lord who sets you apart;” “But as for you, say to the Israelites, ‘You shall most certainly observe My Sabbaths, for it is a sign between Me and you throughout your generations, so that you may know [without any doubt] and acknowledge that I am the LORD who sanctifies you and sets you apart [for Myself].” Exodus 31 Vs 13 (AMP)

 

WORD OF ENCOURAGEMENT: Exodus 6:3 (AMP) says: I appeared to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob (Israel) as God Almighty [El Shaddai], but by My name, LORD, I did not make Myself known to them [in acts and great miracles].”