Today’s Word
Target
“What have I done to You, O watcher of men? Why have You set me as Your target,” Job 7:20 Target – Have you ever felt like God’s bull’s eye? Right in the center of His aim? God draws back the bow and lets the arrow fly and “Whap!” it penetrates right into the center…
Restrained
“for the LORD is not restrained to save by many or by few.” 1 Samuel 14:6 Restrained – Mass marketing. The numbers game. Mega-lotto. Our world view is all about “bigger is better”. How many business decisions do we make based entirely on the premise that mass exposure will produce results? How many projects do…
Teaching
“Hear, my son, your father’s instruction and do not forsake your mother’s teaching;” Proverbs 1:8 Teaching – Who laid down the law in the home where you grew up? If you experienced that era where Father was off to work early every day, the chances are pretty good that Mother was the rule maker. Her…
Good Work
“so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work” 2 Timothy 3:17 Good Work – Real work is “to feel that what we do is right for ourselves and good for the world at exactly the same time” (David Whyte). Work is inside-outside. It’s not just paying for my lifestyle. …
Indeed
“Therefore, if the Son shall make you free, you shall be free indeed.” John 8:36 Indeed – This word describes a quality of freedom. It shows us that this freedom, the freedom given by the Son, is the freedom to be. What does that mean? Let me give you one example and you will immediately…
Pleased
“for the LORD will not abandon His people on account of His great name, because the LORD has been pleased to make you a people for Himself.” 1 Samuel 12:22 Pleased – Watch out! God is at work! Willing. Choosing. Determining. This is not about saying the magic word. It’s not about being nice and…
