Good morning Beloved Brethren,
Date: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2018
Topic: STOP COMPLAINING
Text: Read: Deuteronomy 1:26-27
Daily Bible Study: Lev. 1-3; Ps. 23
“ye would not go up, but rebelled against the commandment of the lord your God: and ye murmured in your tents…” (Deut. 1:26, 27).
Some scholars feel that history had not been kind to George McClellan, an American army commander during the American Civil War. He was promoted to commander, of the Northern Armies, but he was never able to deliver victories. He often gave excuses for his loses, and complained that his troops were too small and that he needed more troops. But he did not realize that in fact, his forces in that battle substantially outnumbered those of his adversary. While he complained, the teachers of the rival South Army had realized that they needed to be shrewd and innovative with the resources they had.
Many Christians are like George McClellan, not experiencing victory because they are busy complaining, and quick to form judgments based on their fear and faithlessness. They also complain like the children of Israel before entering the Promised Land. God had miraculously delivered them from Egypt, fed and protected them in the wilderness and promised to bring them into a land flowing with milk and honey, yet they continued to murmur and complain.
Today, remember that God has already given you everything needed for victory – His Word, Spirit, power and talents. So apply these given resources and you will proper. Don’t continue to murmur and complain, it doesn’t help to do so and nothing is ever achieved that way. Murmuring and complaining drives away the Holy Spirit from us. God is always happy with those who appreciate what they have and make good use of it. Even when asking for more, do it with thanksgiving.
Prayer: Dear Father, forgive me for ever complaining. Show me how to use the resources You have given me for continual growth and success. I pray in Jesus’ name – Amen.
(From The Voice of Christ Today, 2018 Edition Daily Inspiration for Personal and Family Devotion, page 46. A Publication of The World International Sacred Peace Movement)
Date: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2018
Topic: STOP COMPLAINING
Text: Read: Deuteronomy 1:26-27
Daily Bible Study: Lev. 1-3; Ps. 23
“ye would not go up, but rebelled against the commandment of the lord your God: and ye murmured in your tents…” (Deut. 1:26, 27).
Some scholars feel that history had not been kind to George McClellan, an American army commander during the American Civil War. He was promoted to commander, of the Northern Armies, but he was never able to deliver victories. He often gave excuses for his loses, and complained that his troops were too small and that he needed more troops. But he did not realize that in fact, his forces in that battle substantially outnumbered those of his adversary. While he complained, the teachers of the rival South Army had realized that they needed to be shrewd and innovative with the resources they had.
Many Christians are like George McClellan, not experiencing victory because they are busy complaining, and quick to form judgments based on their fear and faithlessness. They also complain like the children of Israel before entering the Promised Land. God had miraculously delivered them from Egypt, fed and protected them in the wilderness and promised to bring them into a land flowing with milk and honey, yet they continued to murmur and complain.
Today, remember that God has already given you everything needed for victory – His Word, Spirit, power and talents. So apply these given resources and you will proper. Don’t continue to murmur and complain, it doesn’t help to do so and nothing is ever achieved that way. Murmuring and complaining drives away the Holy Spirit from us. God is always happy with those who appreciate what they have and make good use of it. Even when asking for more, do it with thanksgiving.
Prayer: Dear Father, forgive me for ever complaining. Show me how to use the resources You have given me for continual growth and success. I pray in Jesus’ name – Amen.
(From The Voice of Christ Today, 2018 Edition Daily Inspiration for Personal and Family Devotion, page 46. A Publication of The World International Sacred Peace Movement)
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