S: Hebrews 11:26 "He (Moses) thought it was better to suffer for the sake of Christ than to own the treasures of Egypt, for he was looking ahead to his great reward."
O: Moses could endure along with all the others in the Hall of Faith (Heb 11) persecution and suffering BECAUSE they were looking to delayed reward, not instant gratification. Seems as though part of a definition of faith is understanding delayed (Eternity) reward (Heaven). If you believe it is greater reward than instant gratification, you'll wait and do what it takes to get that reward.
A: I confess that I am into instant gratification and not delayed reward. My instant reward is a relationship with Jesus, however I should be looking to the eternal city with continuity of relationships as my delayed reward. Our life is but a vapor, so why am I pursuing things that will not last?
P: Jesus, help me today to pursue delayed reward and not instant gratification. Moses had every right to own the treasures of Egypt and yet he chose suffering for the sake of you instead. What does this look like in my life? I need your help for understanding. IJN, Amen.
S: Isaiah 20:3,4 "Then the LORD said, "Just as my servant Isaiah has gone striped and barefoot for three years, as a sign and portent against Egypt and Cus, so the King of Assyria will lead away tripped and barefoot the Egyptian captives and Cushite exiles, young and old, with buttocks bared--to Egypt's shame."
O: For three years Isaiah walked around humiliated or the cause and purposes of God--no covering, no shoes...shamed. Not for one day, one or even but year...but for three years.
A: No one likes or voluntarily chooses humiliation. I even find pride in my attempts at humility. Isaiah was literally a vessel emptied and filled with God. He had no regard for himself or his reputation. How do I grow in this type of humility and sacrifice? Certainly not through no own strength or will. Only through complete dependence on God through His Word, prayer and the Holy Spirit transforming my heart to be more like His.
P: Lord, break me gently. Continue to create in me a heart that is like Yours, that only cares about what You are about. Less of me, Lord Jesus, more of You.
Title: The Hall of Faith and The Great Reward
ReplyDeleteS: Hebrews 11:26 "He (Moses) thought it was better to suffer for the sake of Christ than to own the treasures of Egypt, for he was looking ahead to his great reward."
O: Moses could endure along with all the others in the Hall of Faith (Heb 11) persecution and suffering BECAUSE they were looking to delayed reward, not instant gratification. Seems as though part of a definition of faith is understanding delayed (Eternity) reward (Heaven). If you believe it is greater reward than instant gratification, you'll wait and do what it takes to get that reward.
A: I confess that I am into instant gratification and not delayed reward. My instant reward is a relationship with Jesus, however I should be looking to the eternal city with continuity of relationships as my delayed reward. Our life is but a vapor, so why am I pursuing things that will not last?
P: Jesus, help me today to pursue delayed reward and not instant gratification. Moses had every right to own the treasures of Egypt and yet he chose suffering for the sake of you instead. What does this look like in my life? I need your help for understanding. IJN, Amen.
Title: Stripped
ReplyDeleteMentor: Isaiah
S: Isaiah 20:3,4 "Then the LORD said, "Just as my servant Isaiah has gone striped and barefoot for three years, as a sign and portent against Egypt and Cus, so the King of Assyria will lead away tripped and barefoot the Egyptian captives and Cushite exiles, young and old, with buttocks bared--to Egypt's shame."
O: For three years Isaiah walked around humiliated or the cause and purposes of God--no covering, no shoes...shamed. Not for one day, one or even but year...but for three years.
A: No one likes or voluntarily chooses humiliation. I even find pride in my attempts at humility. Isaiah was literally a vessel emptied and filled with God. He had no regard for himself or his reputation. How do I grow in this type of humility and sacrifice? Certainly not through no own strength or will. Only through complete dependence on God through His Word, prayer and the Holy Spirit transforming my heart to be more like His.
P: Lord, break me gently. Continue to create in me a heart that is like Yours, that only cares about what You are about. Less of me, Lord Jesus, more of You.