Month: November 2009

Praying for Our Army Work (Yesterday’s Prayer Warriors: 15/100)

Pray that our staff and laborers will have a firm confidence of God’s calling in their lives

Pray that confidence would breed freedom, peace, and fruitfulness

Pray for Ft Drum (We do not have any staff there but a couple from Cadence Intl. is our POC, Tim and Bobbie Bettger)

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Observations from the Call of Jesus (Self Aware of His Calling)

Jesus’ “I have come” Statements

He came to fulfill the Law Mt 5.17

He came to bring a sword and to polarize the believers and non-believers Mt 10.34-35, Lk 12.51

He came in the Father’s Name Jn 5.43

He came to do the Father’s will Jn 6.38

He came down from Heaven Jn 6.42

He came to be sacrificed on a cross Jn 12.27

He came as a light to deliver those who believe from darkness Jn 12.46

He came to bear witness to the truth Jn 18.37-38

He came to call sinners Mt 9.13, Mk 2.17

He came to preach in the towns of Galilee Mk 1.38

He came to judge the earth Lk 12.49

He knows where He came from Jn 8.14

He came at the Father’s bidding Jn 8.42, Jn 16.27, Jn 17.8

He came to bring spiritual blindness and sight Jn 3.39

He came to give life and that more abundantly Jn 10.10

He was even aware of this as a child Lk 2.49

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Praying for Our Army Work (Yesterday’s Prayer Warriors: 16/100)

That we would parent both our physical and spiritual children with a since of destiny for His Kingdom

As Jesus was sent into the world help us to follow His calling as He sends us (Jn 17.18)

Pray for the Military Leadership Team as the select the Directors of the Navy and Air Force Ministries this week.

Pray for me and a great time of fellowship with the Ft Carson Team

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Observations from the Call of Jesus (Through Godly Parents)

Mary was favored by God Lk 1.28, 30

The Angel tells Mary the His name will be Jesus, He will be great and called the Son of the Most High Lk 1.31-32

God will give Him the throne of David and His reign will have no end Lk 1.33

An Angel visited Joseph in a dream Mt 1.20

Told that the child was conceived by the Holy Spirit Mt 1.20

He was told the child would save the people from their sins Mt 1.21

This was all in order to fulfill prophecy Mt 1.23

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Praying for Our Army Work (Yesterday’s Prayer Warriors: 15/100)

Help us to find comfort in Your divine plan for our lives

And to trust You with Your plan for others as well

For Fort Campbell (Staff: Joseph and Mercy Ebuen, Mike and Liz Chong, James and Monica Carter, Victor and Natasha Padilla, Noel and Cary Nelson)

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Observations from the Calling of Jesus Christ (Pre-Incarnate)

Jesus’ calling was from eternity past (Mic 5.2)

His calling was promised to mankind as a remedy for sin after the fall (Gen 3.15 Proto-evangelium)

The prophet Isaiah proclaimed Jesus’ calling almost 800 years before His birth (Isa 9.6)

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Praying for Our Army Work (Yesterday’s Prayer Warriors: 14/100)

Help us to hear your voice

Help us know and fulfill our calling

Give us courage to speak Your Words

Pray for the Bible Study at Ft Leonard Wood being lead by Adam Akers

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Observations from the Calling of Samuel (1 Sam 3.1-21)

God spoke to Samuel in time where hearing from Him was rare 1

Samuel was sleeping near the Ark! 2

The LORD’s voice was undistinguishable and God had to speak three times 4-10

Another man had to tell Samuel it was the voice of God 8-9

The calling was initiated by speaking Samuel’s name 10

God reveals His intentions for the house of Eli 11-14

Samuel reveals the judgment to Eli 15-18

Samuel grew into His calling and was confirmed by the people 19-21

Samuel’s calling was to do something simple and grew into being a important leader for the house of Israel 19-21

Praying for Our Army Work (Yesterday’s Prayer Warriors: 22/100)

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Observations from the Calling of Samuel (1 Sam 1.21-27)

The natural progression of a women’s commitment to God 22-27

There is the element of proper timing 22

The couple works together in accomplishing God’s design 22-23

Elkanah is only interested in God’s Word being fulfilled 23

Hannah not only brings her son (which would seem offering enough) but she give an extravagant offering in addition. This is giving with out reluctance or compulsion (2 Cor 9.6-7)

She made good on her vow with great joy 28

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Praying for Our Army Work (Yesterday’s Prayer Warriors: 14/100)

Like Hannah, may we have the intense desire for spiritual children and may the Lord open our spiritual womb.

Bring clarity and confidence as our misunderstandings and our offenses are reconciled

Pray for Ft Knox (Staff: Keith and Andrea Bester, Dorothy and Lance Platt , and Jim and Rachel Webster)

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Observations from the Calling of Samuel (1 Sam 1.12-20)

Samuel’s calling was conceived in his mother’s prayer of anguish 12-16

Sometimes people do not understand our circumstances and may act inappropriately 13-16

Misunderstandings when clarified can become a blessing and confidence 17-18

The LORD did the work of opening Hannah’s womb 19-20Click Here to Recieve Chuck’s Devotional by Email

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Praying for Our Army Work (Yesterday’s Prayer Warriors: 22/100, Thanks you Lord for all those who are praying with me for the Army work.)

Help us to endure ridicule and hardship as we are used for the Lord’s purposes

Help us to raise and dedicate our children for service in His Kingdom for the next generation

Pray for Fort Rucker (Staff: Liz and Alan Simmons, Perry and Debbie Alliman)

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Observations for the Calling of Samuel (1 Sam 1.1-11)

The Power of a Godly Mom

Samuel’s calling begins with a barren wife named Hannah 1

They were a godly family 3-5

The LORD had caused this barrenness 5-6

She was looked down upon by the other wife 6

She endured her barrenness and maltreatment 7

She was conscious of her husbands feelings but went to God for help 8-11

She dedicated her son to the LORD 11

Samuel’s calling began with his mother’s distress and commitment to the LORD

Praying for Our Army Work (Yesterday’s Prayer Warriors: 15/100)

That God would speak to us and we would listen

That in the line of Abraham and most importantly the line of Jesus we would be a blessing to all the families of the earth

For our leadership as they make the selection of the Navy and Air Force Directors next week

Answered prayer: Thanks for healing Tina Fajardo at Ft Lewis

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Observations from the Call of Abraham (Gen 12.1-3)

God spoke to Abraham (Act 7.2, The God of glory appeared to Abraham) 1

He tells him to leave his country, his relatives and his family 1

He tell him to go to a land He will show him but doesn’t say where 1

God gives Abraham some promises 2-3

He says He will make Abraham a great nation 2

He will bless Him and he will be a blessing 2

He will make his name great 2

He will bless those who bless him 3

And curse those who curse him 3

He will bless all the families of the earth through him 3

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Praying for Our Army Work (Yesterday’s Prayer Warriors: 16/100)

May we use our words carefully and may they be from God (Ps 19.14)

Here are prayer requests from Major Jim and Wendy Cameron in Hawaii

Wisdom in ministry for all of us as we figure out how best to pursue the Kingdom here at Schofield

Laborers–especially an enlisted soldier and a young officer

Continued favor with the Chaplains and local staff

For God’s Spirit to continue to work in our ministry and in the hearts of the soldiers here–and that we would trust in Him

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Praying for Our Army Work (Yesterday’s Prayer Warriors: 17/100. Do you know some prayer warriors? Ask them to join us in praying daily for the Army work. Thanks for all your prayers! God is blessing!)

Answer to Prayer: Deb and I had an incredible time at Ft Bragg and the laborers and staff are doing fantastic!

That we would make no excuses for our calling to make disciples of the nations

We would realize our great heritage in the line of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob (Gal 3.16, 29)

Pray for Fort Leavenworth (Staff: Rabi and Carol Singh, Paul and Sarah Oh)

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Observations from the Call of Moses (Ex 4.1-9)

Moses makes his second appeal about being called 1
God gives Moses three signs to show the elders; A staff/snake 2-5, a leprous/clean hand 6-8, and Nile water turned to blood 9
God again reminds Moses of his ancestors 5

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