"Word of God Speak"

July 3, 2011 ( Isaiah 6-7; II Chronicles 26-27; Philemon)

From the Life Journal of Adam Proux:

Scripture: “But when he became strong, his heart was so proud that he acted corruptly, and he was unfaithful to the Lord his God,” II Chronicles 26:16 NASB

Observation: Uzziah was doing so well. He sought the Lord and the Lord prospered him as long as he sought him (verse 5). But then it happened. He became strong in his own mind. Prideful to the point he thought he could just do whatever he wanted to do and no one could stop him. Because he was king. Pride will bring even the strongest person to leprosy.

Application: I’ve seen it so many times. A person crying in the altar, begging for God to provide relief for them. And God being the wonderful, loving father He is, gives. Then in just a few short days we forget the comfort He provided us. We get a raise, a promotion, a new job, a new car, a new house and everything is going great. Then we don’t need God any longer. We leave Him faster than we came to Him. We have it under control. Everything is wonderful, we are strong. We end up with leprosy in the eyes of God because of the pride we have in ourselves.

Prayer: Dear heavenly father, I come to you today humble. I know and acknowledge that any strength I have is from and of you. Holy Spirit, convict me of prideful thoughts, actions and lifestyle. Help me put you first, not in word only, but in deed. Cleanse and heal the leprosy in my life I’ve caused due to sin. Keep pride far from me, in Jesus name, Amen.

July 2, 2011 (Isaiah 4-5; Psalm 115-116; Jude)

From the Life Journal of Adam Proux:

Scripture: “He will also lift up a standard to the distant nation…” Isaiah 5:26 NASB

Observation: God’s word is the standard that has been lifted up for His people to live by. Today’s church is gone astray like a distant nation from God. Returning to the standard that has been given will result in a visitation from the Lord.

Application: We MUST seek God’s word for ourselves! False teachers have infiltrated the church and are teaching doctrines of men, presenting them as the Gospel of Christ. So many are being led astray and believing this filth because they put their trust in the wolf dressed in sheep’s clothing. Rid yourself of any doctrine against God’s Holy Word, it is our standard and we have a responsibility to learn it.

Prayer: Father thank you today for your word. It speaks to the very inner parts of my being. Thank you so much for giving me ears to hear. Lord today I lift up to you my family, sisters, brother in laws, cousins and my friends. Place within them the desire to seek your word for direction and understanding. Deliver and set free each one that is bound by sin. Lift up the standard of your word, place it before our eyes. In Jesus name, Amen.

July 1, 2011 (Isaiah 1-3; Titus 3)

From the Life Journal of Adam Proux:

Scripture: “So when you spread out your hands in prayer, I will hide My eyes from you; Yes, even though you multiply prayers, I will not listen. Your hands are covered with blood.” Isaiah 1:15 NASB

Observation: Our acts of religious service is an abomination to the Lord. Weekly meetings, topical sessions, yearly conferences, and yet we keep right on walking in iniquity without real change in our lives. Our programs and scheduled activities have become first priority. We leave no room for the Spirit to speak or direct. As we see in verse 15, these acts hinder our prayers and cover our hands with blood in the site of the Lord.

Application: We must “Wash yourselves, make yourselves clean; remove the evil of your deeds from my site. Cease to do evil, learn to do good; Seek justice, reprove the ruthless, defend the orphan, plead for the widow.” Isaiah 1:16,17 We must stop just going through the motions and start living the way God says live!

Prayer: Lord, thank you for your mercy and grace. Teach me how to cleanse myself from anything that would cause you to turn away from me or my prayers. Help me apply your word to my life daily. I seek you for wisdom and direction, cause me to obey your command. In Jesus name, Amen.

June 30, 2011 (Amos 7-9; Psalm 104; Titus 2)

From the Life Journal of Adam Proux:

Scripture: “Behold, days are coming, declares the Lord God, When I will send a famine on the land, Not a famine for bread or a thirst for water, but rather for hearing the words of the Lord.” Amos 8:11 NASB

Observation: Days are coming, well maybe they are already here in America. People are starving to death spiritually because they are to lazy to feed themselves. Everybody wants God to feed them on a silver platter with blessing, peace and safety. In a famine, you fight for every morsel.

Application: Seek Him, while He may be found. Get out of the buffet line and feast on God’s word! Introduce yourself to the teacher of Wisdom and learn how to please God. Wisdom’s instructions will help you avoid painful consequences. God will take care of those that are His. He knows who you are and you know His voice.

Prayer: Father thank you for your word that warns us of things to come. Establish my heart and set it toward you. Fill me with nourishment that fades not away. Strengthen me to walk in your statutes and obey your word. In Jesus name, Amen.

June 29, 2011 (Amos 4-6; Psalm 86-87; Titus 1)

From the Life Journal of Adam Proux:

Scripture: “…For what purpose will the day of the Lord be to you?” Amos 5:18 NASB

Observation: The day of the Lord is coming. What will it bring for you? Victory and eternal life with God the Father or defeat and eternal separation from God forever?

Application: In verse 4 He said, “Seek Me that you may live”. Now is the time to seek Him, not on the day of His coming. We don’t know the hour nor the day, but we do know He’s coming. We must be ready at all times! Have oil in our lamps, burning with His light. If we do this, the purpose of that day will be joyful, not regretful.

Prayer: Father thank you for your blessings, thank you for your word that speaks boldly to my soul completely. Teach me your word and your will. Prepare me for the day of your return and make the purpose of that day joyful for me. Anoint my ears to hear and my heart to receive your instruction. Strengthen my flesh to walk in your ways, in Jesus name, Amen.

June 28, 2011 (Amos 1-3; Psalm 80; II Timothy 4)

From the Life Journal of Adam Proux:

Scripture: “How long will you be angry with the prayer of your people?” Psalm 80:4 NASB

Observation: I’ve really never thought about God being upset with my prayers. But I see here that when we live in a constant state of rebellion against God and His standards, He does indeed get angry, even at out prayers. I mean face it, most of the time when we pray, we’re asking God for something!

Application: It makes since to me when I think of it like this. I have a beautiful daughter, that I love very much. When she mis-behaves and does things she knows isn’t right, it makes me mad that she has the nerve to ask me for something favorable after acting that way. I think that must be how I make God feel. When I do things that I know would not be pleasing to Him, and then have the nerve to ask for His favor, how angry He should be!

Prayer: Father forgive me for being so selfish. I’ve never considered how you must feel when I sin before you, yet I continue to ask for your favor, without repenting and seeking your forgiveness first. Wash me clean in your site, place with-in me a right spirit that is pleasing in your site. Forgive me I pray, in Jesus name, Amen.

June 27, 2011 ( II Kings 13-14; II Chronicles 25; II Timothy 3)

From the Life Journal of Adam Proux:

Scripture: “When Elisha became sick with the illness of which he was to die….” II Kings 13:14

Observation: Elisha was a prophet that God was with, and yet he became sick with an illness of which he was to die of. I’m sure Elisha didn’t want to suffer a dreadful disease, but it was God’s will and part of His plan for whatever reason. It brings to me some peace about why people get cancer, leukemia, heart disease and such. It could be the sickness in which God said they are to die of. If that’s the case, who are we to question God?

Application: Learn to trust God in life and in death. He knows what He’s doing and just how to do it. Although it’s hard for us to see our friends and loved ones suffer from sickness, we must realize that death through sickness is just one way to pass from life to life eternal. If you know Christ, and He knows you, there will be nothing to fear when you cross over!

Prayer: Father thank you for your words of understanding today. Strengthen my faith to trust you in life and in death. Help me to embrace your will even when I don’t understand it. In Jesus name, Amen.