--Amos 5:14-15
New International Version
THOUGHTS
ABOUT TODAY'S VERSE
A whole bunch of folks claim that God is on
their side. In reality, that's not
important at all. The real question is
whether we are on God's side! That's
determined more by what we seek and do rather than what we say and
believe. God longs to be with us, but he
will not sacrifice his character to extend us cheap grace, a grace that does
not call us to be like him. He's looking
for believers who put their character where their mouth is.
MY
PRAYER
Most Holy God. Your righteousness and holiness are beyond me
and my ability to attain. Yet I long,
dear Father, to be more like you in every way humanly possible. Let me know of your presence with me as I
seek you and your character in my
life. Through Jesus the Righteous One I
pray. Amen.
PAY THEM NO MIND
TODAY'S SCRIPTURE:
But
some scoundrels said, ‘How can this fellow save us?’ They despised him and
brought him no gifts. But Saul kept silent.
1
Samuel 10:27, NIV.
Today's Word:
In
scripture, King Saul had some people come against him. They were making fun of
him. He could have easily become distracted and lost his focus. He could have
defended himself saying, “I’m a good leader. I have what it takes.” But what
did he do? He kept silent. One translation says, “He paid them no mind.”
Friend,
sometimes that’s what you have to do when people are coming against you. You
have to realize that some people are just jealous. Not everyone is going to
have your best interest at heart. But don’t let them control your destiny.
Don’t let them distract you from God’s best. Instead of playing up to people or
trying to win over all your critics, keep your eyes focused on what God has for
you. Spend time with people who see what God is doing in you. Focus on those
who will celebrate you. Ignore the critics so you can be all that God has
called you to be.
Prayer for Today:
Father,
today I keep my heart and mind focused on You. I choose to ignore the
naysayers. I choose to turn away from critical voices. I declare by faith that
I will accomplish the plan You have for me as I daily put You first in everything
that I do in Jesus’ name. Amen.
By:
Joel Osteen
source:
http://ww2.joelosteen.com/MessageViewer/Pages/MessageViewer.aspx?date=2012-11-27
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