[S] 2 Peter 1:20-21 --
20But know this first of all, that no prophecy of Scripture is a matter of one's own interpretation, 21for no prophecy was ever made by an act of human will, but men moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God.
[O] Need to clearly distinguish between my own interpretation and what is inspired by the Holy Spirit. What is difficult about this is that in the end, it is still spoken through a person so whether a person was truly moved by the Holy Spirit or not it still can be subjective. In my opinion, this is why connecting with God on daily basis to be moved by His Spirit in small matters is crucial in discerning what God speaks through the Holy Spirit.
[A] Be moved by the Spirit daily. Experience His Spirit and get used to His voice.
[P] Dear Father, thank You for bringing me back to spend my devotionals with you on daily basis listening to Your voice. I want to familiarize it more and more so that I will not miss a beat of walking this life on earth to serve Your will effectively. In Jesus' name. Amen.
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Thursday, July 28, 2011
Moved by the Spirit
[S] 2 Peter 1:21 --
21 for no prophecy was ever made by an act of human will, but men moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God.
[O] There is a limit to what human will can do; but there are lots more happening in this world we live in beyond this limit therefore there must be a greater power work around us. In light of this, there are only what God can do through the Holy Spirit such as prophesying. Prophesying is really nothing more than speaking behalf of God so unless the Holy Spirit conveys God's message to me I will only be making things up on my own.
[A] When's the last time I was moved by the Holy Spirit to speak for God? I need not be too busy to miss the Spirit's working in my life to move me.
[P] Dear Father, move me today. Move me so not only I but everyone will know that it is You who moved me. In Jesus' name. Amen.
21 for no prophecy was ever made by an act of human will, but men moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God.
[O] There is a limit to what human will can do; but there are lots more happening in this world we live in beyond this limit therefore there must be a greater power work around us. In light of this, there are only what God can do through the Holy Spirit such as prophesying. Prophesying is really nothing more than speaking behalf of God so unless the Holy Spirit conveys God's message to me I will only be making things up on my own.
[A] When's the last time I was moved by the Holy Spirit to speak for God? I need not be too busy to miss the Spirit's working in my life to move me.
[P] Dear Father, move me today. Move me so not only I but everyone will know that it is You who moved me. In Jesus' name. Amen.
Tuesday, April 06, 2010
Prophecy of the Community
[S] Ruth 4:11-12,14-15 --
11All the people who were in the court, and the elders, said, "We are witnesses. May the LORD make the woman who is coming into your home like Rachel and Leah, both of whom built the house of Israel; and may you achieve wealth in Ephrathah and become famous in Bethlehem.
12"Moreover, may your house be like the house of Perez whom Tamar bore to Judah, through the offspring which the LORD will give you by this young woman."
14Then the women said to Naomi, "Blessed is the LORD who has not left you without a redeemer today, and may his name become famous in Israel.
15"May he also be to you a restorer of life and a sustainer of your old age; for your daughter-in-law, who loves you and is better to you than seven sons, has given birth to him."
[O] As Boaz committed to redeem Naomi and Ruth, the community they belonged to blessed with a prophecy which we know came true. Obed did become part of the line of David and Jesus. I see how a godly community can bless its members with a powerful encouragement which God honors. In verse 11, it says "All the people" and in verse 14, it says "the women" displaying the confirmation that God speaks through a group of people from the community. These group of people are not merely echoing what God told them to say but they speak with confidence based on their own observations of the people they're blessing. As in verse 11, "all my people in the city know that you are a woman of excellence," people had already observed Ruth's excellence and they were eager to bless her and Naomi.
[A] The power of belong to a godly community is very significant in my journey here on earth. Even though God will judge me personally in the end, the course of battle here on earth is fought with my co-laborers and through them God can exhort me as well as guide me through prophecies coming from the community I belong. So, I must continue to build the community of believers wherever I am.
[P] Dear God, You work through Your people and so may I get integrated into a wonderful community of believers to do Your wonderful works here on earth. In Jesus' name. Amen.
11All the people who were in the court, and the elders, said, "We are witnesses. May the LORD make the woman who is coming into your home like Rachel and Leah, both of whom built the house of Israel; and may you achieve wealth in Ephrathah and become famous in Bethlehem.
12"Moreover, may your house be like the house of Perez whom Tamar bore to Judah, through the offspring which the LORD will give you by this young woman."
14Then the women said to Naomi, "Blessed is the LORD who has not left you without a redeemer today, and may his name become famous in Israel.
15"May he also be to you a restorer of life and a sustainer of your old age; for your daughter-in-law, who loves you and is better to you than seven sons, has given birth to him."
[O] As Boaz committed to redeem Naomi and Ruth, the community they belonged to blessed with a prophecy which we know came true. Obed did become part of the line of David and Jesus. I see how a godly community can bless its members with a powerful encouragement which God honors. In verse 11, it says "All the people" and in verse 14, it says "the women" displaying the confirmation that God speaks through a group of people from the community. These group of people are not merely echoing what God told them to say but they speak with confidence based on their own observations of the people they're blessing. As in verse 11, "all my people in the city know that you are a woman of excellence," people had already observed Ruth's excellence and they were eager to bless her and Naomi.
[A] The power of belong to a godly community is very significant in my journey here on earth. Even though God will judge me personally in the end, the course of battle here on earth is fought with my co-laborers and through them God can exhort me as well as guide me through prophecies coming from the community I belong. So, I must continue to build the community of believers wherever I am.
[P] Dear God, You work through Your people and so may I get integrated into a wonderful community of believers to do Your wonderful works here on earth. In Jesus' name. Amen.
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