"Word of God Speak"

July 10, 2011 (Micah 5-7; Hebrews 7)

From the Life Journal of Adam Proux:

Scripture: “But as for me, I will watch expectantly for the Lord; I will wait for the God of my salvation. My God will hear me.” Micah 7:7 NASB

Observation: Even though the prophecy, Micah has given, is not the most delighting, he has hope in God. He’s waiting and watching expectantly to see what God will do. He has confidence in God as his Savior and knows God hears him.

Application: We would do ourselves well to have the confidence and trust of Micah. Not just waiting, but watching with expectation for what God will do in our lives. Jesus is our only hope. He alone is our strength and salvation. We can trust in Him! And He hears us!

Prayer: Dear Father, thank you for Your many blessing and grace. Thank you for hearing and listening to my prayers. Thank you for being concerned and interested in my life. Draw me close to you, for it’s there that I’m safe. Protect me from the evil schemes of satan and his demons. In Jesus name, Amen.

July 9, 2011 (Micah 1-4; Hebrews 6)

From the Life Journal of Adam Proux:

Scripture: “Thus says the Lord concerning the prophets who lead my people astray; When they have something to bite with their teeth, they cry “peace,” But against him who puts nothing in their mouths they declare holy war.” Micah 3:5 NASB

Observation: This is a message to prosperity gospel preachers! “For as long as they are well paid and well fed, the preachers preach, ‘Isn’t it wonderful, peace to all’, but if you don’t pay up and jump on their bandwagon, their ‘God bless you’ turns into ‘God damn you.’ Therefore, you’re going blind. You’ll see nothing. You’ll live in deep shadows and know nothing.” Quoted from “The Message” Micah 3:5-6

Application: When preaching becomes a profession, instead of a labor of love, we get off track. Not only us, but we lead others astray as well. For if the blind lead the blind, shall they not both fall in the ditch? Guard yourself! Support what is right! Be careful to follow man, only as he follows Christ.

Prayer: Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for Your divine protection. Thank you for Your word that has an answer for any situation we may find ourselves in. I ask You Father, to anoint preachers in this generation to preach the word. Anoint men to know Your word and preach Your gospel all because they love You and the people you sent Your Son to die for, not for filthy lucre’s sake. In Jesus name, Amen.

July 8, 2011 (Hosea 13-14; Psalm 100, 102; Hebrews 5)

From the Life Journal of Adam Proux:

Scripture: “Although He was a Son, He learned obedience from the things which He suffered. Hebrews 5:8 NASB

Observation: Here we have Jesus, the only man ever to walk this earth from birth to death without sin, learning how to be obedient to His Father. The scripture didn’t say He knew how already, it said he “learned” how. How did He learn? From the things which He suffered. So shall we.

Application: So many times when we face suffering the first thing we do is forsake God. When in reality we should be running to Him, not from Him. He is a loving father that knows whats best for each of us. We must learn to be obedient to Him and trust Him just as Jesus did. I’m persuaded that the benefits gained through learning obedience, is far greater than the pain of suffering.

Prayer: Father thank you for always knowing whats best for me. Anoint my mind, heart and soul to hear your instruction. May I look to the example of Jesus and learn from Him. Help me model my life after Him, and Him alone. Keep me, hold me close, during times of suffering. Remind me then Lord, that you’re teaching me. In Jesus name, Amen.

July 7, 2011 (Hosea 10-12; Psalm 73; Hebrews 4)

From the Life Journal of Adam Proux:

Scripture: “But as for me, the nearness of God is my good; I have made the Lord God my refuge, That I may tell of all Your works.” Psalm 73:28 NASB

Observation: When I stay close to God, it’s not only pleasing to Him, but it’s for my good. He speaks through His word and reveals instruction and direction for my life. His blessings have always been available to me, His child, but often times I’ve not received them because I wasn’t near Him.

Application: Saying “I don’t have time for God” is like saying “I don’t have time to breathe.” Notice too in verse 28, that the writer “Made” the Lord his refuge. To me that means, I have to make the conscious effort to make God first in my life. That’s the real key, if He’s first, I “will” have time for Him and be near Him.

Prayer: Lord, I come to you this morning thankful. You have been so good to me and so near. Your watchful eyes are upon me and protect me from harm. The desire to be near you, has been planted within my heart by Your Spirit. Cultivate, water and prune that desire so that it will grow and produce a harvest of fruit for Your glory, in Jesus name, Amen.

July 6, 2011 (Hosea 6-9; Hebrews 3)

From the Life Journal of Adam Proux:

Scripture: “Though I wrote for him ten thousand precepts of My law, they are regarded as a strange thing.” Hosea 8:12 NASB

Observation: Many are the precepts found in God’s word, and yet today, just like then, they are regarded as a strange thing. Israel rejected God’s standard and refused to hear His truth. Far too many of the Christians of today are doing the same things. We stone the guilty and puff out our chest with pride, justifying our own actions by our own authority.

Application: We need to run, not wander, back to the Lord! Those who are professing to know Christ need to humble themselves. We are without excuse. We have His word. But can we hear it? Is it too hard for us to bear? Is it too burdensome for us to obey?

Prayer: Dear Father, thank you today for the precepts found in your word. Help me to listen to them and put them into action in my life. Father I pray you will strengthen me to fight the good fight, and finish this race strong in you. When I pick up a stone to cast at another, may the integrity of my soul cause me to drop the stone and walk away. Fill me with your grace and your justice, in Jesus name, Amen.

July 5, 2011 (Hosea 2-5; Hebrews 2)

From the Life Journal of Adam Proux:

Scripture: “…For a spirit of harlotry has led them astray, and they have played the harlot, departing from their God.” Hosea 4:12 NASB

Observation: Israel, God’s people. Yes, God’s chosen elect people have departed from Him. Their deeds will not allow them to return to their God. For a spirit of harlotry is within them, and they do not know the Lord. They will go with their flocks and herds to seek the Lord, but they will not find Him; He has withdrawn from them, Hosea 5:4,6.

Application: Oh how important it is to stay close to the Lord. For He alone is the lover of my soul. He will not share me with another. For I am His and He is mine. If I’m taken away by a spirit of harlotry, it is of my own choosing. He does not force me to love Him, for if it was of force, it would not be love.

Prayer: Dear Father, I’m so humbled and yet so exalted by our relationship. You desire and deserve all of my very being. All I can give to you will never be enough. If I do indeed give my all, you still deserve more! Let not that understanding be an excuse for me to play the role of a harlot. Cleanse me, my lover, make me wholly thine. In Jesus name, Amen.

July 4, 2011 (II Kings 15-16; Hosea 1; Hebrews 1)

From the Life Journal of Adam Proux:

Scripture: “God, after He spoke long ago to the fathers in prophets in many portions and in many ways, in these last days has spoken to us in His Son,” Hebrews 1:1 NASB

Observation: God has tremendous amounts of patience. When you study through the Old Testament there are so many prophets God sent to speak and many of them were killed for their message. But today we have the benefit of knowing their history and hearing directly from God’s Son, Jesus the Christ. Unfortunately, we don’t make decisions much differently than the people of the Old Testament.

Application: God has spoken to us in these last days through His Son Jesus. We must pay attention to the words He’s spoken. Seducing spirits and doctrines of devils have found their way in and are distorting the Gospel. Those who have an ear to hear, let them hear. Those who don’t need to pray God would give them ears to hear and eyes to see.

Prayer: Father, I come before you this morning seeking ears that hear. Anoint my eyes to see and my heart to receive your instruction. Heal and cleanse any distortion in my thoughts, actions and intents. You have spoken in your Son Jesus, touch me that I may hear the word He speaks. Help me not to hear only but apply it to my life, in Jesus name, Amen.