Reach the Lost

Sunday, September 17, 2017

Reach the Lost

Today’s Bible Reading: Ezekiel 42-44; Revelation 22

Journal Entry on a passage from today’s reading:

Topic: Second Coming

SCRIPTURE: Revelation 22: 7, 12, 20

Jesus says repeatedly, “I am coming soon!”:

⁷ "Behold, I am coming soon!..." (Rev 22:7 NIV)

¹² "Behold, I am coming soon!... (Rev 22:12 NIV)

²⁰ … "Yes, I am coming soon." (Rev 22:20 NIV)

OBSERVATION:

What an exciting and energizing word this is from the Lord Jesus himself! Jesus IS coming again. This reality makes me think of two things:

APPLICATION:

First, the joyous actuality of Jesus physically coming to set this world right again is, in Shakespearean terms, “a consummation devoutly to be wished.” By receiving Christ as Savior and Lord the curse has already been lifted from my soul, but then it will finally be lifted from creation as well.

Secondly, it gives me a renewed sense of urgency to reach out to lost people before Jesus comes to finalize everything. Then it will be too late; for then will be the time for judgment.

PRAYER:

Lord Jesus, help me reach the lost for You. Show me the ways and means. In Your name. Amen –AP

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Journaling is an excellent way to both record and process what God has spoken to us. It is also a useful tool to use at a later time, to reflect on and review some of the 'gems' that you have received. Without writing them down, you may forget those blessings and some very important lessons! And while journaling is a very personal time with the Lord, you may want to share some of your daily journaling with others on this blogspot. Through discussion, you may be able to look deeper into what God is speaking to you, gain new insight and even encourage others.

The “Life Journal” entries posted on this blogspot follow a method of daily Bible reading and writing personal devotions outlined by Pastor Wayne Cordeiro of New Hope Christian Fellowship Oahu.

Step 1: Click on this week's Bible reading in the blog, or use the Bible reader provided to the right, or open your own Bible to the passages indicated. Ask the Holy Spirit to teach you and to reveal Jesus to you.

Step 2: Read the passages. As you are reading, note anything the Lord impresses on you as a personal word to be applied. When you read with an open heart, honestly and sincerely seeking, the Lord will give you words of encouragement, direction and correction. (See 2 Timothy 3:16).

Step 3: When God has revealed a special lesson of life to you, begin writing your devotion using the following SOAP guidelines:

S... for Scripture

From your reading, write in the specific verse or verses you have been impressed to journal about.

O... for Observation

What do you think God is saying to you in this scripture? Ask the Holy Spirit to teach you and reveal Jesus to you. Write your observation about the passage in your journal entry.

A... for Application

Personalize what you have read, by asking yourself how it applies to your life right now. Perhaps it is instruction, encouragement, revelation of a new promise, or corrections for a particular area of your life. Write how this scripture can apply to you today.

P... for Prayer

Finally, write out a simple prayer. This can be as simple as asking God to help you use this scripture, or it may be a greater insight on what He may be revealing to you. Remember, prayer is a two way conversation, so be sure to listen to what God has to say!

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Sunday, September 17, 2017

Reach the Lost

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