The Bible says that BEFORE Esther stepped out to serve her purpose, she called for all her people to fast and pray for three days. Then she "put on her robes" and went out to do her work (See Esther 4:15-5:1)
If we want to be truly effective in our work and ministries, we must remember to not only "fast and pray" ourselves before we begin, but to ask others to fast and pray for us. There should be no "Lone Rangers" in the body of Christ. We all are connected to and responsible for each other. (Romans 12:4-5).
Then we must robe ourselves, first in the whole armor of God; the belt of truth, the armor of righteousness, the shoes of peace that comes from the Good News, the shield of faith, the helmet of our salvation, and the sword of the Spirit which is the word of God (Ephesians 6:14-17) and remember to cover it all with the robe of humility, graciousness, and above all else, love. Then we will be ready to make a difference for the Kingdom.
Thursday, May 31, 2007
Friday, May 11, 2007
Run to Win
Run to win! All athletes are disciplined in their training. They do it to win a prize that will fade away, but we do it for an eternal prize. So I run with purpose in every step.
1 Corinthians 9:24-26
God has a purpose for each day of our lives. But if we have fallen out of shape we might not recognize that purpose, or be up to the challenge. Runners condition their bodies by exercise, diet, rest, and training so that they can run the distance. Likewise, we need to condition ourselves for our daily “race” for God’s glory. We exercise our spiritual muscles through prayer. Feed our souls with a steady diet of God’s Word. Rest in His truth, and train ourselves to look for opportunities to share His love with those around us. Run for the prize!
1 Corinthians 9:24-26
God has a purpose for each day of our lives. But if we have fallen out of shape we might not recognize that purpose, or be up to the challenge. Runners condition their bodies by exercise, diet, rest, and training so that they can run the distance. Likewise, we need to condition ourselves for our daily “race” for God’s glory. We exercise our spiritual muscles through prayer. Feed our souls with a steady diet of God’s Word. Rest in His truth, and train ourselves to look for opportunities to share His love with those around us. Run for the prize!
Monday, May 7, 2007
Teaching our Lives
Sometimes we think of teachers as the instructors up in front of the classroom, but the word "teach" means more than just speaking "up front." To teach means to enlighten, instruct, inform; to impart knowledge or skill; to cause to learn by example or experience; to advocate. Think of all the ways you "teach" others during your day... then remember that our actions speak louder and truer than our words.Who are you teaching today? And what are you teaching them?For more on teaching, check out: http://bibleteacher.blogspot.com
Tuesday, May 1, 2007
The Power of His Word
And the people of Berea were more open-minded than those in Thessalonica, and they listened eagerly to Paul's message. They searched the Scriptures day after day to see if Paul and Silas were teaching the truth. Acts 17:11-12
We are all eager to hear “good news” these days. Easy solutions to our problems; three easy steps to eternal happiness, wealth and success; “miracle” solutions for weight loss where we can eat whatever we want and never have to exercise again! There are many messages that bombard us everyday! They sound appealing and can seem true. How do we evaluate what is true and what isn’t? What is the measure of truth? How do we know who or what to believe? God has given us a standard by which we can measure every other message…His Word.
If we want to know the truthfulness of the messages we hear, we need to know where to look for authentication. That means that we need to be familiar with the scriptures – how to read them, how to find the answers they hold. Open your Bible today! Buy a translation you can understand. God’s word was meant to be enjoyed, to be consumed, and to be used. When you begin to understand God’s words, you will begin to realize the trustworthiness of God’s Word.
We are all eager to hear “good news” these days. Easy solutions to our problems; three easy steps to eternal happiness, wealth and success; “miracle” solutions for weight loss where we can eat whatever we want and never have to exercise again! There are many messages that bombard us everyday! They sound appealing and can seem true. How do we evaluate what is true and what isn’t? What is the measure of truth? How do we know who or what to believe? God has given us a standard by which we can measure every other message…His Word.
If we want to know the truthfulness of the messages we hear, we need to know where to look for authentication. That means that we need to be familiar with the scriptures – how to read them, how to find the answers they hold. Open your Bible today! Buy a translation you can understand. God’s word was meant to be enjoyed, to be consumed, and to be used. When you begin to understand God’s words, you will begin to realize the trustworthiness of God’s Word.
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About Me
- Robyn Henk
- Robyn Henk, author of B.L.E.S.S.E.D, discovering God’s bigger dream for you, wife of 38 years, mother of six grown children, and grandmother of three. The experience of God’s gracious love and provision in her life has led to her passion of bringing women into deeper intimacy with God, and fuller understanding of God’s love and providence for their lives. She has attended classes in Theology and Christian Ministry at Golden Gate Baptist Seminary, as well as researching The Geographic and Archeological History of the Bible in Israel and Rome, with Azusa Pacific University. Robyn has spoken on three continents and developed and spoke at the Women of Purpose Conference in Kiev, Ukraine; Kitale, Kenya; and to the Lakota and Dine’ First Nations in America. She has also taught Spiritual Disciplines, Parenting, Christian Leadership for Women, and Teaching for Significance clinics.