Daily Devotional Day & Night

HAPPY WEDNESDAY!

I pray all is well with everyone, and you're enjoying another beautiful "hump day". I love days like this, when there's a little crispness in the air, the leaves are being blown all around, and the skies are sunny and blue. I have to stop and take a moment to enjoy it, because I've been complaining so much lately. My Aunt, Minister Sabrina Roberts, is having the annual Woman's day program at Pilgrims Baptist Church in Washington, DC, next Saturday, October 17, 2009 at 9am. I had the pleasure of attending the workshops last year, and it was a wonderful program. If you're in the area, and would like to attend, please contact me, and I'll give you more information. This is an awesome opportunity to bond with your fellow sisters in Christ. There will be childcare available, so bring the children if you need to. There will be workshops, Christian Drama and more. I'm very excited; I've been waiting for this all year. I heard that my Dad got the job praise God. He's only been home for two weeks today, and God has been blessing Him ever since. Thank you for your continued prayers, things are going to workout well for all of us. Thanks are to God; be blessed family!

Today's scriptures are about the blessings of the meek. There's something unique about a person who is meek, because in today's world, there aren't a lot of people that poses that type of heart. Jesus was very meek and humble, so much so that He often washed the feet of His followers. During the time Jesus was here, they didn't have nice running or walking shoes. They only had a thin peace of material, either leather or wood. They had to walk through desserts, climb mountains, and hike rough terrains, because they didn't have paved highways or sidewalks. Can you imagine how sore and dirty your feet could get, after walking 20 miles? It was a privilege to wash your feet after a long journey. Jesus, the Son of God, and King of all Kings, humbled Himself to wash His servants feet. Jesus was (and is) a true role model for Meekness, and He calls all of us friends, as it's written in John 15:15: No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all things that I heard from My Father I have made known to you. Jesus is the most powerful man that ever walked this earth. So much so, that every knee shall bow in three realms when His name is mentioned, yet He took it upon Himself to wash someone’s friends feet. That is the epitome of meek. As Christians we're so quick to pass judgment on each another, instead of stepping our out of our comfort zone and helping. God called us to be Servants in His Kingdom, and He can work with us more efficiently if we humble ourselves enough to listen to Him. We don't know it all, and we never will. God has setup our lives so we'll have to depend on Him, because He has all of the answers to life. A few nights ago, I was feeling a little anxious about some things, because I often plan to do elaborate things, but get tripped up by the enemy, and I lose my focus. I prayed and asked God for guidance, and when I opened my bible the first thing I read was this: As the deer pants for the water brooks, So pants my soul for You, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God.” (Psalms 42:1-2). After reading these first two verses, I immediately dropped my head and asked for forgiveness, because at that moment I realized that my soul wasn't thirsting for God. I wasn't seeking His input on "Everything" in my life. I was trying to figure things out on my own, and in that regard I failed. Being meek is just that, thirsting for God, and realizing that we cannot, nor were we meant to do things on our own. Being meek means that our biggest agenda in life is pleasing God, by seeking His guidance and completing His works. Being meek means trusting in God enough to wait on Him, and praising Him every chance we get. God always bless those who are meek, because it shows a tremendous amount of love for Him. Would you consider yourself meek? Take a moment to think about your answer. No matter it may be, God knows your heart. Take everyday and strive to be meek, just like Jesus was; Paul wrote that He dies daily, and each day he’s given a clean slate. If you don't know Jesus as your Savior then you're in luck. He's waiting to hear from you, because He's still meek, patient, and understanding. He's laid down His life for you, and is waiting for an invitation to be a part of your life. Prayer always work, but it must start with that initial prayer accepting Jesus as Lord and Savior. After that you can ask God for anything, and He'll give you an answer. Make turning to God for all things a priority and not a choice. My favorite verse today is: If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. (James 1:5)

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