"Word of God Speak"

July 17, 2011 (Isaiah 29-31; James 1)

From the Life Journal of Adam Proux:

Scripture: “Your ears will hear a word behind you, “This is the way, walk in it,” whenever you turn to the right or to the left.” Isaiah 30:21 NASB

Observation: When we walk with God, He guides our path. To hear this “word” you must be in a right relationship with God. He demands repentance from His people. He commands all worthless idols be torn down and destroyed. He is a jealous God and He will not share you with another!

Application: I long to hear the voice of God lead me. When I turn to the right or left I must consult Him and listen for the words “This is the way, walk in it”. It’s not always easy to hear. Sometimes, in fact most times, for me to hear I have to seek God in His word. He is still training my ear to hear His voice, but the more I hide His word in my heart, I hear Him more clearly.

Prayer: Dear Heavenly Father, I praise You for who You are. I long for and desire to hear Your word lead me. Make Your plans, my plans. Make Your ways, my ways. Cause my ears to understand Your voice. Help me hear Your wisdom and take heed before I go astray. Protect me from discouragement and depression. Let Your face shine upon me and let favor be found in Your sight. In Jesus name, Amen.

July 16, 2011 (Isaiah 25-28; Hebrews 13)

From the Life Journal of Adam Proux:

Scripture: “…For we have made falsehood our refuge and we have concealed ourselves with deception.” Isaiah 28:15 NASB

Observation: Our refuge and our hope is in Christ alone. The branch when disconnected from the vine will wither and die. As believers in Christ we must stay close to Him. We must seek Him daily, learn of His word and of His will for our life. We must guard our minds from falsehood that may sound good and look appealing, but ultimately leads us to death.

Application: I heard a sermon the other day by a preacher that said “God, looks at us through a magical lens. He don’t see our sin. So we need to start seeing ourselves the way God see’s us, sinless.” Now that sounds good! But it’s not truth. The bible makes no mention of a “magical lens” and it makes it clear in 1 John chapter one how sin should be dealt with in the life of a believer. The key verse is verse 9, with a key word of “IF” we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. To say our sins are forgiven before confession is against God’s word. That’s when we have made falsehood our refuge and have concealed ourselves with deception.

Prayer: Father thank you for your word that has all the answers we need. When I seek you, the truth I need is revealed. You are wonderful! You are Great! You are Holy! I love you Lord. Protect my mind from falsehood. Strengthen me and the minority to stand strong for truth. God please continue to have mercy and patience with people, deliver them from the bondage of error that many trust in. In Jesus name, Amen.

July 15, 2011 (Isaiah 22-24; Hebrews 12)

From the Life Journal of Adam Proux:

Scripture: “All discipline for the moment seems not to be joyful, but sorrowful; yet to those who have been trained by it, afterwards it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness.” Hebrews 12:11 NASB

Observation: Discipline is not fun. It’s not meant to be. It’s meant to break the attitude and change the direction of the recipient. If discipline is administered and there is no change, what was the purpose? When we are disciplined, it is meant for our good. To be trained by discipline is to receive correction and instruction and put into action what we’ve learned. When we embrace discipline and are trained by it, it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness in our lives.

Application: I can’t say I enjoy the “lump in my throat” feeling I get when being disciplined. It’s not comfortable. But I can honestly say, discipline has turned out to be my friend. I’ve seen the results of peace enter my life as I embraced, learned and applied it’s wisdom. Also, I’m assured God loves me as His son, because He loves me enough to spend the time to discipline me. Not out of anger or rage, but from a love that surpasses my understanding.

Prayer: Father, thank you this morning for loving me enough to discipline me. Help me to embrace and learn from the discipline You see fit to bring into my life. May I learn to choose wisdom as my teacher, instead of consequences. May the training I receive from discipline result in peaceful righteousness in my life. In Jesus name, Amen.

July 14, 2011 (Isaiah 19-21; Hebrews 11)

From the Life Journal of Adam Proux:

Scripture: “Choosing rather to endure ill-treatment with the people of God than to enjoy the passing pleasures of sin,” Hebrews 11:25 NASB

Observation: Moses didn’t choose the easy way. He could have had a life of luxury, but chose instead to suffer with the people of God for a time, looking ahead to a much better reward.

Application: Oh, to have the faith and attitude of Moses. To make the choice to suffer as the people of God instead of choosing the pleasures of sin that quickly fade away. Too many people are here for a good time, not a long time. Know why? Because good times don’t last forever! People today are more concerned about what they can get, rather than what they can give to God. Let that not be named once among us, as believers in Christ!

Prayer: Dear Heavenly Father thank you for your word. Thank you for the people you have used in the past to teach me. Thank you for all those You will use in the future as well. Encourage me and let Your countenance shine upon me. Lord grant me favor within your site, to suffer with Your people rather than enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season. Strengthen me to resist temptation when it comes, in Jesus name, Amen.

July 13, 2011 (Isaiah 15-18; Hebrews 10)

From the Life Journal of Adam Proux:

Scripture: “How much severer punishment do you think he will deserve who has trampled under foot the Son of God, and has regarded as unclean the blood of the covenant by which he was sanctified, and has insulted the Spirit of grace?” Hebrews 10:29 NASB

Observation: The blood of Christ sacrifice is what sanctifies the believer. His blood does indeed wash our sins away, but does not allow us to continue in them. The sacrifice of Christ, freed us from the bondage of sin. We are “Free” to live for Christ. The believer has been buried in His death and has risen in His likeness. If we continue to walk in sin after coming to the knowledge of truth, we trample under foot the Son of God and have no sacrifice to cover our sins. Heb. 10:26

Application: If you have been “born again” live like it! Christ died to free you from the bondage of sin. No matter what the world, or the church says, you can walk uprightly and righteously before God through Christ Jesus. Remember it’s not you that lives, but Christ who lives in you. Most people say “we all sin everyday”, but Christ says you do NOT have too! He died for your freedom, don’t let satan cause Christ death to be in vain for you. Choose Christ today, and rid yourself of sin. You have been set Free!

Prayer: Father I pray today for those who have been taught, falsely, that they can’t help but sin. Reveal to us by Your Spirit that we are free from sin through Christ who lives in us. God forbid us from abusing Your grace as a covering for continual sin in our lives. Purge all sin from my life and through Christ strengthen me to resist the temptation when it comes. In Jesus name, Amen.

July 12, 2011 (Isaiah 11-14; Hebrews 9)

From the Life Journal of Adam Proux:

Scripture: “Behold, God is my salvation, I will trust and not be afraid; For the Lord God is my strength and song, and He has become my salvation.” Isaiah 12:2 NASB

Observation: In this life there are extreme highs and extreme lows. Up on the mountain it’s easy to trust God and not be afraid. When everything’s going our way our faith is strong, or so we think. Down in the valley is where we find out how strong our faith is. It’s there God teaches us to trust Him and comforts our fears. In the valley we learn God is our salvation.

Application: When all is well don’t forget God. I’ve seen so many cry out to God for help, only to forsake Him after He helps them. Praise God on the mountain, but don’t become prideful or arrogant, because your day in the valley is coming. When in the valley look to God for strength and comfort. He can be trusted. We know He’s our God. We know He hears our prayers. We know He see’s all things. We know He loves us, His children. Trust Him and don’t be afraid!

Prayer: Father, thank you so much for your word. You know how to uplift me when I’m down. Help me today to not be afraid. For I know you are watching over me with a Holy eye. I pray this morning for my adversaries, save them and set them free from the bondage of oppression their under. Send Jesus to the door of their heart today with the gift of salvation. In Jesus name, Amen.

July 11, 2011 (Isaiah 8-10; Hebrews 8.)

From the Life Journal of Adam Proux:

Scripture: “For thus the Lord spoke to me with mighty power and instructed me not to walk in the way of this people,” Isaiah 8:11 NASB

Observation: Here God has warned and instructed Isaiah not walk in the way of the majority. He tells us in the next few verse’s, who is to be regarded as holy, and whom to fear. Fear God for He is Holy. The majority will lead you astray with their respect and fear of earthly men.

Application: Be prepared to stand alone. At least it may look that way in man’s eyes. But we know we have a Father with tens of thousands of angels prepared to go to battle for us. Though the head and tail may be cut off because of how they lead the people astray, God will remain faithful to deliver His people.

Prayer: Dear Lord, thank you this morning for your love and commitment. Thank you for watching over your people and protecting us. Help us today with what we have need of. Provide us victory through Your Son Jesus. Help me focus on You. Help me fear You. Help me regard you as Holy. In Jesus name, Amen.