Happy Monday

Walking in the Word


I pray that out of His glorious riches He may strengthen you with power through His Spirit in your inner being. - Ephesians 3:16

A recent magazine article dealt with our society's growing trend of making celebrities of people involved in criminal or immoral activity. But it really isn't anything new.

Consider life in the time of the prophet Micah. The Bible tells us the land was filled with idolatry, covetousness, oppression, and contempt for the Word of God. The spiritual and political leaders abused their power, leading the people down the path of destruction. There were also false prophets who enjoyed celebrity status as they said that nothing would come of all the evil in their society (see Micah 2:6).

Micah stepped forward with a clear warning from God. Judgment was coming for all who defied the Lord. He also gave a word of comfort to the faithful people of God. Micah 2:12 records God's promise of restoration: "I will surely gather all of you, O Jacob; I will surely bring together the remnant of Israel. I will bring them together like sheep in a pen, like a flock in its pasture; the place will throng with people."

How we need to give this word of mercy to hurting and helpless people! I have a friend who went through a time of deep disappointment and hurt. She could hardly hold up her head when she walked. At her lowest point, a friend began praying with her and sharing the Scriptures. Weeks passed, and the Word and prayer began to have their effect. She emerged from her ordeal revived in spirit, with a new sparkle in her eye.

Do you know someone who needs comfort--prayer and a thought from the Word of God? Just like Micah, God can use you to speak boldly and compassionately in His name.

Prayer
Lord, give me a mouth that speaks "only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs." (from Ephesians 4:29) Amen.

To Ponder
No matter how dark our circumstances, God's Word can light our way.



Daily Smile:

From Emelia, 8 years old, CA

What is a duck’s favorate food? 

Quackers!

 

 

In The News:

Christians Ask That President Obama Show the Same Respect and Tolerance Toward the Christian Faith That He is Showing Toward Islamic Extremists and Terrorists

Rev. Patrick J. Mahoney

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- Today White House Spokesperson Jay Carney talked about religious tolerance and respecting all religious beliefs in regard to the anti-American violence spreading around the Muslim world.
However, President Obama has shown a profound lack of respect and tolerance toward the Christian faith by forcing Christians to abandon their deeply held religious beliefs in dictating compliance with the HHS mandate.

This mandate would force people of faith and conscience to violate their core beliefs by having to purchase abortion-inducing drugs and sterilization in their health care plans in direct violation
of their religious values and teachings of their Church.
Mr. President religious tolerance and respect should apply to all faith traditions.  Not just Islamic extremists.

Rev. Patrick J. Mahoney, Director of the Christian Defense Coalition, states,

"In today's news conference, the White House talked about religious freedom and religious tolerance. If that is true, Christians are asking that President Obama show the same respect and tolerance to the Christian community that he is showing to Islamic extremists and terrorists.

"President Obama has shown a profound lack of respect and tolerance to the Christian community by forcing people of faith to purchase abortion-inducing drugs and sterilization through their health care plans.

"Sadly, this forces Christians to violate their deeply held core values, religious beliefs and historic teachings of the Church.
"It is difficult to believe that President Obama would crush religious freedom and liberty through this HHS mandate and yet turn around and talk about religious respect and tolerance regarding the making of this anti-Islamic film.

"One could only imagine the violence and uproar around the Islamic world if President Obama forced Muslims to violate their deeply held religious views."

Internet Evangelist Bill Keller Named as Reason Muslims Are Protesting in Middle East

Contact: William Keller, LivePrayer.com,

ST PETERSBURG, Fla., Sept. 14, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- Bill Keller, the world's leading Internet Evangelist and the founder of LivePrayer.com, with over 2.4 million subscribers worldwide reading the daily devotional he has written every morning for 13 years on the issues of the day from a Biblical worldview, says that he is being blamed for the uprising in the Middle East that has lead to the death of the US Ambassador in Libya and other Americans!
Keller has been a target of Muslims in the US since the Muslim advocacy group CAIR, an organization linked to terror groups, began intimidating CBS to cancel his TV program in 2007. Keller has been in the news for sending special video messages viewed by millions worldwide encouraging Osama Bin Laden and Anwar Al Awalaki to reject the lies of Islam and accept Jesus as their Savior!

In an interview with the AP, Keller stated, "Islam is a 1400 year old lie from hell. Muhammad is a documented pedophile, polygamist, and murderer, who was visited by satan himself to start this false religion in 600 AD. Sadly, according to the Bible, those who follow the teachings of Islam will die and end up in hell for all eternity!"

Keller concluded, "The goal of those who embrace the lies of Islam, homosexuality, cults like Mormonism and Scientology, is to silence those who dare to tell the truth about their beliefs. As a Christian evangelist, my job is to tell people the Truth of the Bible and to help lead people to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. Despite having 15 fatwas issued against me over the years  and the fact I can't even step foot in many countries like Saudi Arabia and Egypt, I will never be silent until I take my last breath. From day one, Islam has been about intimidation, domination, terror, and death!"

About Live Prayer: In 1999 Bill Keller launched LivePrayer.com. It has gone on to become the most successful online Christian ministry in the history of the internet. Each morning, Bill Keller's Daily Devotional that he has written every morning for over 13 years is emailed to over 2.4 million subscribers worldwide. Information on Liveprayer is available at www.LivePrayer.com.

 

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