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TL_104_Establishing a Devotional Habit
Posted on April 16, 2011 | No CommentsChapter 6 – Intercession In Reaching The World For Jesus Part 2 C. INTERCESSION DEFINED I now want to give a simple definition of intercession. Later on we will discuss the concept of intercessory prayer in greater detail. Intercession may be defined as: “praying on behalf of others, under the power and direction of the Holy Spirit, knowing there will be divine results.” The above statement can be divided into three parts. We shall consider them one at a time. -
TL_103_Establishing a Devotional Habit
Posted on April 9, 2011 | No CommentsChapter 6 – Intercession In Reaching The World For Jesus Part 1 A. MODEL CHURCH FOR PRAYER AND MISSIONS We find an outstanding church in the Book of Acts. It was both a praying church and a mission-minded church, and therefore is of special interest to us. It was located in the city of Antioch on the northern coast of Syria. It was the first Gentile church, and some noted leaders in early Christianity were among its members. Luke tells us something about its special character and ministry: ‘There... -
TL_102_Establishing a Devotional Habit
Posted on April 2, 2011 | No CommentsChapter 5 – Family And Church (Offering up those near and dear) A. NAME YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS DAILY In the land of Uz there lived a man by the name of Job. He had a large family of seven sons and three daughters… His children enjoyed giving birthday parties to one another… “Afterwards, Job would call his children to him and sanctify or purify them before the Lord. He would get up early in the morning and make a trespass [burnt] offering for each of them. “For Job said,... -
TL_101_Establishing a Devotional Habit
Posted on March 26, 2011 | No CommentsChapter 4 – Order And Obedience (Offering up your day) A. SURRENDER YOUR DAY TO GOD “Commit your way unto the Lord Trust also in him, and he will bring it to pass… Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for him to act” (Ps 37, 5,7). The two little words, “commit” and “rest”, are of great importance. They form the divine door way through which you pass into your daily walk with the Lord. By “committing” the things to God which we are powerless to change and “resting”... -
TL_100_Establishing a Devotional Habit
Posted on March 19, 2011 | No CommentsChapter 3 – Confession and Cleansing (Offering up your heart) A. INVITE A SEARCH Along with our bodies we also need to offer our hearts to God. We should ask and invite the Lord to search our hearts. The Psalmist says it with these words: “Lord, search me and know my heart. Try [test] me and know my thoughts, and see if there be any evil way in me. Lead me in the way that lasts forever” (Ps 139:23-24). -
TL_99_Establishing a Devotional Habit
Posted on March 12, 2011 | No CommentsChapter 2 – Thanksgiving And Praise (Offering up yourself) A. DAILY PURPOSE IN PRAISE The Bible says in Psalm 100:4, “Enter into his gates with thanksgiving and into his courts with praise.” There are two basic reasons for which we can praise God: For who He is – truth about God’s nature and character. For what He has done - gifts, blessings, protection, answers to prayer, etc. -
TL_98_Establishing a Devotional Habit
Posted on March 5, 2011 | No CommentsChapter I – The Renewal Of Devotional Habit C. A SIX-FOLD PROGRAM FOR DAILY PRAYER There are six important areas which I feel should be a part of our daily morning devotion. They are the basis for the following outline on prayer. I. THANKSGIVING AND PRAISE – OFFERING UP YOURSELF. A. Daily purpose in praise. B. Present your body. C. Sing a new song. D. Worship in the Spirit. II. CONFESSION AND CLEANSING – OFFERING OF YOUR HEART. A. Invite a search. B. Don’t be deceived. C. Set a...