Thursday, October 25, 2012

Daily B.R.E.A.D. - October 25, 2012


Daily B.R.E.A.D.
(Bible Reading Enriches Any Day)
Today's Scripture reading - Isaiah 57 & 58
Tomorrow's Scripture reading - Isaiah 59 & 60 and Psalm 142

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May the Lord richly bless you,

Kristi

Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Scripture of the Day - October 24, 2012



1 Samuel 12:22  For the LORD will not forsake his people for his great name’s sake: because it hath pleased the LORD to make you his people.

The Lord will never forsake you. He has called you and He has bought you with His own blood. It pleased Him...yes, His love is that great that it pleased Him... to purchase your salvation with his own precious blood. What a price to pay and what a love so deep. Nothing at all in this entire world can separate you from His love. Whatever you have done, if you call on Him, He will be there for you. You are His. He will never leave you nor forsake you. He always has your back.

~Mary Hynes~

Daily B.R.E.A.D.
(Bible Reading Enriches Any Day)
Today's Scripture reading - Isaiah 55 & 56 and Psalm 141
Tomorrow's Scripture reading - Isaiah 57 & 58

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May the Lord richly bless you,

Kristi

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Scripture of the Day - October 23, 2012



Isaiah 41:13  For I the LORD thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee.

Is your life a mess? Are things just not working out for you no matter how hard you try? Have you gotten yourself into a pickle of your own doing? Fear not. Turn to Him who loves you freely and He will help you. He will hold your hand if you reach out and He will guide you if you will listen.  Jacob is a perfect example of God's perfect love. He undermined his brother and tricked his father into giving him the blessing instead. Esau of course was furious and threatened to kill Jacob so their mother sent him out of Esau's reach to his uncles place. But as he ran from his brother Esau, God promised to be with him. Genesis 28:15  And, behold, I am with thee, and will keep thee in all places whither thou goest, and will bring thee again into this land; for I will not leave thee, until I have done that which I have spoken to thee of.

~Mary Hynes~

Daily B.R.E.A.D.
(Bible Reading Enriches Any Day)
Today's Scripture reading - Isaiah 53 & 54
Tomorrow's Scripture reading - Isaiah 55 & 56 and Psalm 141

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May the Lord richly bless you,

Kristi

Monday, October 22, 2012

Scripture of the Day - October 22, 2012



Hosea 14:4  I will heal their backsliding, I will love them freely...

How comforting to know that we don't have to measure up in order for God to love us. He will love us freely. We don't have to be pretty enough, handsome enough, smart enough, rich enough nor lovable enough, God will love us freely. Even if you've turned your back on Him; when you return He will heal your backsliding because He loves you freely. If you confess your sin He is faithful and just to forgive you. He doesn't hold grudges. He loves freely. Draw near to Him and He will indeed draw near to you. Go ahead, take that first step. You'll never regret it. He loves you freely.

~Mary Hynes~

Daily B.R.E.A.D.
(Bible Reading Enriches Any Day)
Today's Scripture reading - Isaiah 51 & 52 and Psalm 140
Tomorrow's Scripture reading - Isaiah 53 & 54

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May the Lord richly bless you,

Kristi

Sunday, October 21, 2012

Scripture of the Day - October 21, 2012



Hebrews 11:31  By faith the harlot Rahab perished not with them that believed not, when she had received the spies with peace.

Rahab had faith and she acted on that faith. She had heard about the God of Israel and believed on Him. She welcomed the spies that Joshua had sent out, and even helped them hide from the soldiers. She did what they told her to do and was saved from destruction. It seemed like such an insignificant thing to do but she did it and was miraculously saved. The whole city fell except for her home. Had she not let down that scarlet cord she would have perished with everyone else who didn't believe. 
There are quite a few lessons in this story. One I will point out today is that it's not enough to just believe. You must act on that belief. It's not enough to have faith. You must act on that faith. James is very clear that faith without works is dead. Do you believe? Show it. Do you have faith? Show it. Do you love Him? Show it, obey His commands.

~Mary Hynes~

Daily B.R.E.A.D.
(Bible Reading Enriches Any Day)
Today's Scripture reading - Isaiah 49 & 50
Tomorrow's Scripture reading - Isaiah 51 & 52 and Psalm 140

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May the Lord richly bless you,

Kristi

Saturday, October 20, 2012

Scripture of the Day - October 20, 2012



Luke 21:25  And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring;

We are heading into perilous times. Our world leaders are attempting to appease the rise of an evil ideology to no avail. At the smallest spark, waves of violence sweep over our world. The seas, that is people, are roaring. Turmoil is everywhere. Look at England, look at Europe; neighborhoods are being taken over and people who are harassed are being told they should just move because even the police are intimidated.  Christians are slaughtered and churches destroyed daily in Africa. There seems to be no way of stopping them. Pandora's box is open and cannot be closed. 
Now I know many of you here in Canada and the U.S. are sheltered from and are unaware of much of what's going on in the world so you probably think this is hyperbole. It's not. The Bible said it is going to happen and it is happening before our very eyes. Now is the time to be ready and if you're not ready, then get ready. My prayer for everyone  is that your eyes be open to what's going on and that you are ready when Jesus returns for His church. 
27  And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory!

~Mary Hynes~

Daily B.R.E.A.D.
(Bible Reading Enriches Any Day)
Today's Scripture reading - Isaiah 47 & 48 and Psalm 139
Tomorrow's Scripture reading - Isaiah 49 & 50

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May the Lord richly bless you,

Kristi

Friday, October 19, 2012

Scripture of the Day - October 19, 2012



1 Corinthians 3:1  And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in Christ.

When a person first comes to the Lord and is born again he/she is a babe in Christ. Most people grow spiritually, but some, unfortunately, don't get past the toddler stage. They are still ruled by their carnal nature...3 ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among you envying, and strife, and divisions.  All they can tolerate is the milk of the Word...Jesus loves me. He died for my sins, He's my sugar daddy...oops, my Father...in heaven. The meat of the Word is too strong for them and they choke on it. They can't go into a deeper walk with God because they won't grow strong enough to take it. Their understanding is very shallow, but they are wise in their own eyes, so they are swayed very easily. They have itchy ears that only want to hear the 'feel good' messages. They won't allow themselves to be tested and corrected, rather they run. The problem is that they are running from God. But for those who stand their ground He hath given meat unto them that fear him: he will ever be mindful of his covenant.Psalm 111:5

~Mary Hynes~

Daily B.R.E.A.D.
(Bible Reading Enriches Any Day)
Today's Scripture reading - Isaiah 45 & 46
Tomorrow's Scripture reading - Isaiah 47 & 48 and Psalm 139

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May the Lord richly bless you,

Kristi

Thursday, October 18, 2012

Scripture of the Day - October 18, 2012



Numbers 13:32  And they brought up an evil report...

Who's report will you believe? Do you have more faith in the devil than you do in God? Sounds blasphemous I know, but some people do have more faith in the devil and it shows by their actions. 
Moses had sent 12 men to spy out the land that God had promised to them. In fact, it was the Lord who told Moses to send the men. Send thou men, that they may search the land of Canaan, which I give unto the children of Israel. Let's get this clear now. God promised the land and God told Moses to send leaders from every tribe to search the land yet they came back with a negative report. They were sent to size up the situation to see what they would have to do to conquer this promised land and all they could focus on were the obstacles. They brought back the grapes and pomegranates and figs and declared the land was surely flowing with milk and honey but they said nevertheless, the people be strong that dwell in the land, and the cities are walled, and very great...we were in our own sight as grasshoppers, and so we were in their sight. They saw how strong the inhabitants were, they recognized how weak they were but they didn't factor in their God; their God who led them out of Egypt, who brought them through the Red Sea and destroyed the Egyptian army that was chasing them down. They had more faith in the enemy than they did in their God. And because of that, they had to wander for 40 years in the desert! 
Whatever struggle you are going through today, whatever trial you are in the middle of, don't lose sight of your God. Don't forget that your God delivered you already out of the hand of the enemy. You are on the winning side! Don't look at yourself as a grasshopper, because what you see yourself as the enemy will see you as.  Paul knew right well...we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. And he had to go through it all... tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword...  and he knew that none of it could separate us from the love of God or take away our victory in Christ! So who's report do you believe? Who do you have more faith in?

~Mary Hynes~

Daily B.R.E.A.D.
(Bible Reading Enriches Any Day)
Today's Scripture reading - Isaiah 43 & 44 and Psalm 138
Tomorrow's Scripture reading - Isaiah 45 & 46

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May the Lord richly bless you,

Kristi

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Scripture of the Day - October 17, 2012



Genesis 37:35  And all his sons and all his daughters rose up to comfort him; but he refused to be comforted; and he said, For I will go down into the grave unto my son mourning. Thus his father wept for him.
36  And the Midianites sold him into Egypt unto Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh’s, and captain of the guard.

Jacob believed the report and was brokenhearted, gut-wrenching sobs moved his family to comfort him...but to no avail. It was over. There was no hope. There was no consolation. Jacob would go to his grave mourning his favorite son... so he thought. 
But he didn't know the whole story, He didn't know what God was working out. What Joseph's brothers meant for evil God used for good. Evil things may happen to the Christian but fear not, for with God on your side who can stand against you? The enemy may come against you like a flood and it can be overwhelming but keep the faith, keep hold of God and watch Him work in your life. Allow Him to mold you and shape you into what He wants you to be. It may hurt sometimes but it's for your own good. 
Joseph wasn't dead. God was positioning him and molding him to save his family. Your situation isn't the end. God is working in your life.

~Mary Hynes~

Daily B.R.E.A.D.
(Bible Reading Enriches Any Day)
Today's Scripture reading - Isaiah 41 & 42
Tomorrow's Scripture reading - Isaiah 43 & 44 and Psalm 138

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May the Lord richly bless you,

Kristi

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Scripture of the Day - October 16, 2012



Genesis 37:31 And they took Joseph’s coat, and killed a kid of the goats, and dipped the coat in the blood;
32  And they sent the coat of many colours, and they brought it to their father...

Has the enemy ever presented you a bloody coat? Has he convinced you that it's over, that it's the end? Don't believe it! You are a child of the King. You are precious in His sight. You are the apple of His eye and He is working all things for good for you who love Him. Do you see no way out of your situation? Do you see no answer to your problem? Trust in the Lord, not on your own understanding. Your understanding is limited. You can't see what's going on behind the scene. You can't see what's in the future. It's not the end...just a bend! Don't go off grieving, don't throw in the towel. Your victory is just ahead. God is working it out in His good time.

~Mary Hynes~

Daily B.R.E.A.D.
(Bible Reading Enriches Any Day)
Today's Scripture reading - Isaiah 39 & 40 and Psalm 137
Tomorrow's Scripture reading - Isaiah 41 & 42

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May the Lord richly bless you,

Kristi

Monday, October 15, 2012

Scripture of the Day - October 15, 2012



Philippians 3:10  That I may know him...

Oh to know Him, to truly know Him.... what joy, what comfort, what strength. My heart breaks for those who have no interest, no desire at all, to know their God, for His is their God whether they acknowledge Him or not. They will stand before Him one day to give an answer. What will they say? What can they say? I think they will be speechless as it hits them what they've rejected. Regret will consume them and they will cry out in despair as they are turned away from the gates of heaven. The foolishness of their decision will torment their minds forever more. What a horrible way to live out eternity. 
But to know Him... even in the fellowship of His suffering... brings such peace, such comfort in this world. Then to stand before Him and hear Him say "well done my good and faithful servant, here is your crown of life!" Wow, we'll be bursting with joy, bursting with excitement as we dance through those pearly gates!! 
Don't turn your back on Him now. Listen to Him calling you. Jesus is trying to lead you to life everlasting. Follow Him.

~Mary Hynes~

Daily B.R.E.A.D.
(Bible Reading Enriches Any Day)
Today's Scripture reading - Isaiah 37 & 38
Tomorrow's Scripture reading - Isaiah 39 & 40 and Psalm 137

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May the Lord richly bless you,

Kristi

Sunday, October 14, 2012

Scripture of the Day - October 14, 2012



Joshua 1:8...: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.

 How do you measure success? What is your measuring rod? Do you compare yourself to others? Do you gauge your success by the standards of this world? If so, you will be driven to acquire more more more and you will never be satisfied. You will often find yourself disappointed and discouraged. 
If you want good success, if you want to be truly prosperous, then do ALL that God has commanded in His Word. God's measuring rod is much different from the world's measuring rod. How do you think Paul could be content in a Philippi jail and write letters of encouragement?  I have learned that whatever state I am in to be content he said. How could he feel successful and prosperous in jail? He had a heavenly measuring rod, that's how. God's ways are far above our ways and we can't comprehend them with our natural mind. We need the Word of God to guide us and show us the way to success. Paul had something that this world could not corrupt. If you want that too then follow the advice God gave to Joshua. Be strong and very courageous in taking care to follow all the law that Moses taught you: don't turn from it, to the left or right, THEN you will prosper and be a success in all that you do and everywhere you go. 

~Mary Hynes~

Daily B.R.E.A.D.
(Bible Reading Enriches Any Day)
Today's Scripture reading - Isaiah 35 & 36 and Psalm 136
Tomorrow's Scripture reading - Isaiah 37 & 38

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May the Lord richly bless you,

Kristi

Saturday, October 13, 2012

Scripture of the Day - October 13, 2012



Joshua 1:8  This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night,that thou mayest observe to do according to ALL that is written therein...

Have you heard of spiritual anorexia? That's when someone will hear the Word of God preached but won't take it in. They won't digest the Word and let it become a part of their being. They are hearers, not doers, of the Word. They won't taste and see that the Lord is good, that His ways are perfect. 
There's more to a Christian's life than where you go or what you do or what you wear. Your circumstances don't determine who you are, rather, it's your attitude that determines who you are, it's your reaction to your circumstances that determines who you are. If we claim to be Christian then we ought to be Christ-like and if we want to be Christ-like then we must digest His Word and let it become who we are so that what flows out of us is from God.

~Mary Hynes~

Daily B.R.E.A.D.
(Bible Reading Enriches Any Day)
Today's Scripture reading - Isaiah 33 & 34
Tomorrow's Scripture reading - Isaiah 35 & 36 and Psalm 136

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May the Lord richly bless you,

Kristi

Friday, October 12, 2012

Scripture of the Day - October 12, 2012



Psalm 73:2  But as for me, my feet were almost gone; my steps had well nigh slipped.

Oh the perilous path we are on! Some think the path to heaven is easy and they skip through life in blind complacency. If you do not feel the opposition, if you do not feel the struggle then you are probably on the wrong path. You see, there is an opposing force that does not want you to enter those pearly gates. There is an enemy of your soul that wants your feet to slip. Jesus warned that narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it. But sometimes our worst enemy isn't satan, it's our very own selves. How prone we are to sin, how prone we are to self-destruction, how prone we are to lose strength, how prone we are to wander away and lose our foothold. 
It wasn't till the psalmist stepped into the sanctuary did he see things clearly. Psalm 73:17  Until I went into the sanctuary of God! Go ahead and read through these verses. He was looking at things from the wrong perspective...his own... and he nearly slipped because of that. We cannot lean on our own understanding, the heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked, we need the Word of God to be a light to our path, and we need the preaching of the Word to guide us, for it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe. 1 Cor. 1:21  It is only God who can keep you from slipping. Reach out to Him. Listen to Him. Hold onto Him and never let go. 

~Mary Hynes~

Daily B.R.E.A.D.
(Bible Reading Enriches Any Day)
Today's Scripture reading - Isaiah 31 & 32 and Psalm 135
Tomorrow's Scripture reading - Isaiah 33 & 34

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May the Lord richly bless you,

Kristi

Thursday, October 11, 2012

Scripture of the Day - October 11, 2012



1 Peter 1:7  That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:

Are you gilt or gold? 
Gilt resembles gold but doesn't have the depth of gold. Gilt can't take the heat because it's only surface deep. It's only a covering so it will shy away from the fire lest what's inside be shown. It will stay in the shallow where it's safe. 
Gold, on the other hand, has no fear of the fire. It knows that once tried all the dross will be burned out and it will be pure. We have an inheritance that is incorruptible and undefiled. We cannot lay claim to that inheritance if we are corrupted and defiled so our faith must be tried, the dross in us must be brought to the surface and burned away so we can take our reserved place in heaven.  Jesus said Mt 5:8  Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. So rejoice, even though for a season you are grieved with great trials. You will receive the end of your faith, which is the salvation of your soul, a thing far more precious than gold.

~Mary Hynes~

Daily B.R.E.A.D.
(Bible Reading Enriches Any Day)
Today's Scripture reading - Isaiah 29 & 30
Tomorrow's Scripture reading - Isaiah 31 & 32 and Psalm 135

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May the Lord richly bless you,

Kristi

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Scripture of the Day - October 10, 2012



2 Peter 3:18  But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

We cannot stay spiritual babes our whole lives, we are expected to grow...grow in grace and grow in knowledge. One of the ways we grow in knowledge is to study the Word of God, it's essential, we won't grow without it. God will also teach us through experience. As we move through the Word of God and attempt to apply it to our lives we are bound to make mistakes. The main thing is that we learn from these mistakes. My little tag at the bottom of these emails is a tongue in cheek saying of this very principle. "I'm thinking of making a few more" does not mean I am going to purposely aim to make mistakes, rather it means I am going to keep trying even though I will more than likely make more mistakes. I'm not going to let fear of failure immobilize me. I've learned from past mistakes and I am going to press forward. Will I fail? YES, but I declare...   Rejoice not against me, O mine enemy: when I fall, I shall arise; when I sit in darkness, the LORD shall be a light unto me. Micah 7:8

~Mary Hynes~

Daily B.R.E.A.D.
(Bible Reading Enriches Any Day)
Today's Scripture reading - Isaiah 27 & 28 and Psalm 134
Tomorrow's Scripture reading - Isaiah 29 & 30

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May the Lord richly bless you,

Kristi

Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Scripture of the Day - October 9, 2012



Psalm 118:8  It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.
Luke 5:5  And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net.

Peter, James and John were skilled fishermen. They knew what they were doing, this was their livelihood. But human skill will only get us so far. Hard work and effort, while commendable, won't bring the miraculous. Luke 5:1-11 gives a clear account of what happens when Jesus steps on the scene. It give a clear account of what happens when we obey Him even though it doesn't make any sense, even though it goes against our grain, even though we've done all we can and nothing has come of it. You see, without God nothing we do will amount to much, but with God ALL things are possible. 
They had fished all night and caught nothing. They had done all they could and worked as hard and they could, but to no avail. When Jesus told them to launch out into the deep and let down their nets Peter balked...and here is why the miracle was able to happen...but then he said "nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net"...  because you say so I will let down the net...even though it doesn't make any sense I will do it...even though I worked my fingers to the bone and got nothing I will do as you say. 
Do you need a miracle in your life? Perhaps you should say, nevertheless at thy word...

~Mary Hynes~

Daily B.R.E.A.D.
(Bible Reading Enriches Any Day)
Today's Scripture reading - Isaiah 25 & 26
Tomorrow's Scripture reading - Isaiah 27 & 28 and Psalm 134

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May the Lord richly bless you,

Kristi

Monday, October 8, 2012

Scripture of the Day - October 8, 2012



Matthew 24:38  For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark,
39  And knew not until the flood came, and took them all away; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.

God never changes. The Bible tells us that Jesus Christ is the same yesterday today and forever. Well, it looks like people don't change either. They rejected God right up to the flood in the days of Noah, They rejected Jesus when he came to them as their Messiah, even to the point of crucifying Him. And today people still reject Him...even those who claim to be Christian. That's a strong statement but Jesus said it stronger. Luke 11:23  He that is not with me is against me: and he that gathereth not with me scattereth. John 14:15  If ye love me, keep my commandments.
You show your love by your actions, You can make all the claims in the world but your actions show what you really think. Do you keep the commandments of Jesus? Or have your reasoned away some of them? Will He weep over you when He returns or will He say "well done my good and faithful servant"?

~Mary Hynes~

Daily B.R.E.A.D.
(Bible Reading Enriches Any Day)
Today's Scripture reading - Isaiah 23 & 24 and Psalm 133
Tomorrow's Scripture reading - Isaiah 25 & 26

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May the Lord richly bless you,

Kristi

Sunday, October 7, 2012

Scripture of the Day - October 7, 2012



Revelation 1:10-11  I was in the Spirit on the Lord’s day... 

This was written by the apostle John and doesn't seem like such an extraordinary thing till you understand where he is and why he is there. He was banished to the island of Patmos and had suffered greatly because of the faith. History says John survived being boiled in oil, YET, he was in the Spirit on the Lord's day! He didn't give up on God because of hardship. He didn't throw in the towel, instead he got in the Spirit. And while he was in the Spirit Jesus revealed great things to come...things that John was to write so we could see them too. 
If you are going through a trial today, get in the Spirit, get close to God. This is when you need Him the most, don't turn away. 
Sometimes it's through your roughest trials that God will give you greater understanding of His ways. Sometimes it's not until you are stripped of all your strength that you can hear the voice of God. Psalm 92:5  O LORD, how great are thy works! and thy thoughts are very deep. Oh Lord bring me deep that I may know Your thoughts and know Your ways.

~Mary Hynes~

Daily B.R.E.A.D.
(Bible Reading Enriches Any Day)
Today's Scripture reading - Isaiah 21 & 22
Tomorrow's Scripture reading - Isaiah 23 & 24 and Psalm 133

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May the Lord richly bless you,

Kristi

Saturday, October 6, 2012

Scripture of the Day - October 6, 2012



1Corinthians 13:12  For now we see through a glass, darkly...

What do you see when you look in the mirror? Some don't see the real thing, instead they see what they WANT to see. I read somewhere "it's scary when a nation has an obesity epidemic and a skinny jean fad." What makes obese people wear skin tight jeans and crop tops? They are not seeing what they actually look like, they are seeing what they WANT to look like. 
When we look at ourselves we need to see what we are really like and stop sugar-coating and making excuses for our actions. If you want to see your true reflection, look at yourself through God's mirror...His Word. We need to turn on the Light and see ourselves clearly. Jesus is the light of the world and it's by His light that we need to see ourselves. Don't hide from His light. We need to ask God to search our hearts and see if there is any wicked thing in there. We need to ask God to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. We need to ask Him to purge us with hyssop. We need to let the light of God shine through us so others see Him in us. Only then will they want what we have.

~Mary Hynes~

Daily B.R.E.A.D.
(Bible Reading Enriches Any Day)
Today's Scripture reading - Isaiah 19 & 20 and Psalm 132
Tomorrow's Scripture reading - Isaiah 21 & 22

For more information on Scripture of the Day, Daily B.R.E.A.D or if you just want to know more about Jesus, visit www.hopelighthouse.ca.

May the Lord richly bless you,

Kristi

Friday, October 5, 2012

Scripture of the Day - October 5, 2012



Psalm 51:17  The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.

If we confess our sins He is faithful and just to forgive us. We have to trust God and believe that He will surround us with His mercy. We can learn a great lesson from Bathsheba. She and David committed a great sin...adultery, which led to murder...and even though they lost the baby God was merciful and forgave them and they had another son, Solomon. Bathsheba repented and used her mistake to train her son in the way he should go, and we see this wisdom in the proverbs he wrote.She did not let that huge mistake ruin her whole life, instead she learned from it, and taught her son to avoid such things as the flatteries of strange women.  
Bathsheba didn't brood over her sin. She repented of it, learned from it and moved on to bear the future king, the wisest king to rule Israel. She was broken before God and God blessed her. She was even given the honor of having her name written in the genealogy of Jesus. 
God is calling His people to repentance. He wants to forgive. He wants to heal. He wants to bless. But we have to do our part.
2 Chronicles 7:14  If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.

~Mary Hynes~

Daily B.R.E.A.D.
(Bible Reading Enriches Any Day)
Today's Scripture reading - Isaiah 17 & 18
Tomorrow's Scripture reading - Isaiah 19 & 20 and Psalm 132

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May the Lord richly bless you,

Kristi

Thursday, October 4, 2012

Scripture of the Day - October 4, 2012



Romans 10:13  For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
14  How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?

It is essential to hear the preaching of the Word by men or women sent by God. Therefore it is essential to go to church because that is where you will hear the preaching. There are many who refuse to go to church for a variety of reasons (excuses really). They are missing out on so much. 
Preaching encourages, uplifts, enlightens, instructs, imparts wisdom, convicts...oooh now that's what people don't like...people don't like to be convicted, they don't want to admit that perhaps they're not on the right track, that they ought to change the way they think. 
We are a stubborn and stiff-necked generation and we don't like to be told anything. I'll do it my way seems to be the motto but God says "All day long I have stretched forth my hands unto a disobedient and gainsaying people." He sent His preachers but they would not listen. He is still sending His preachers today but many won't listen. 
Folks, don't be stubborn, don't be full of your own foolishness, go to church, listen to the preacher and save your soul.

~Mary Hynes~

Daily B.R.E.A.D.
(Bible Reading Enriches Any Day)
Today's Scripture reading - Isaiah 15 & 16 and Psalm 131
Tomorrow's Scripture reading - Isaiah 17 & 18

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May the Lord richly bless you,

Kristi

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Scripture of the Day - October 3, 2012



Acts 27:25 Wherefore, sirs, be of good cheer: for I believe God, that it shall be even as it was told me.

It was the third day of a raging storm. The crew had lost hope of surviving, They had done all they could do but the storm was not abating. After being absent for a while Paul stood in the midst of them saying "be of good cheer.' As the tempest tossed them like a cork they must have thought he was nuts! He admonished them that they should have listened to him and at this point I bet they wished they would have. But he does go on to tell them to be of good cheer, and this is why, FOR I BELIEVE GOD. 
Many of us believe IN God but do we BELIEVE God. There is a difference. If you only believe IN God you will be tossed to and fro and more than likely perish but if you BELIEVE God no storm will take you.  
We have to understand that the storms of life are there so we can see what we are made of, so we can see what lurks deep in our hearts. Peter explains that our faith must be tested so it can bring praise and honor and glory to God. Let's believe God and be of good cheer even in the storm.

~Mary Hynes~

Daily B.R.E.A.D.
(Bible Reading Enriches Any Day)
Today's Scripture reading - Isaiah 13 & 14
Tomorrow's Scripture reading - Isaiah 15 & 16 and Psalm 131

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May the Lord richly bless you,

Kristi

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Scripture of the Day - October 2, 2012



John 2:5  His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it.

I read this scripture in The Ballestero Blog and was struck with the simplicity of Mary's instruction, 'whatever he says to you, do it.'  If you want the miracle, do what He says. If you want the blessing, do what He says. If you want God's favor, do what He says. It's really very simple but we tend to complicate things. We brush aside scripture that we don't like, we follow after vain traditions and philosophies of man. We start to rationalize...well He doesn't really mean this...He doesn't really expect us to do that...and my pet peeve... that's not for today!
It seems we do everything except what Jesus says to do. 
Folks, if you want God's favor, if you want His blessings, if you need a miracle in your life, stop making excuses and JUST DO WHAT HE SAYS! 

http://martynballestero.com/2012/09/30/whatsoever-he-saith-unto-you-do-it/ 


~Mary Hynes~

Daily B.R.E.A.D.
(Bible Reading Enriches Any Day)
Today's Scripture reading - Isaiah 11 & 12 and Psalm 130
Tomorrow's Scripture reading - Isaiah 13 & 14

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May the Lord richly bless you,

Kristi

Monday, October 1, 2012

Scripture of the Day - October 1, 2012



Hebrews 13:8  Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.
9  Be not carried about with divers and strange doctrines. 

Paul, in giving instruction, was encouraging the people to continue to follow after what Jesus taught and not to start following new strange teachings. This business of changing what Jesus taught is nothing new. They were saying back then "this is not for today"!!
Folks, I beg you to just follow the teachings of your Saviour; never mind the theologians with new ideas, they won't get you to heaven. Only Jesus is the way the truth and the life;and His Word is forever settled. No one can change it!
Psalm 119:89  For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven.

~Mary Hynes~

Daily B.R.E.A.D.
(Bible Reading Enriches Any Day)
Today's Scripture reading - Isaiah 9 & 10
Tomorrow's Scripture reading - Isaiah 11 & 12 and Psalm 130

For more information on Scripture of the Day, Daily B.R.E.A.D or if you just want to know more about Jesus, visit www.hopelighthouse.ca.

May the Lord richly bless you,

Kristi