Scripture of the Day - August 6, 2012

Daniel 11:32  ...the people that do know their God shall be strong, and do exploits.

They say knowledge is power and they are so true! The people that KNOW their GOD shall be strong and have power to do amazing things. You have to know where your resources are before you can use them. You have to know what is available. God explains "my people are destroyed for a LACK OF KNOWLEDGE". Imagine being destroyed simple because you didn't have knowledge! Folks, there is no excuse. It's all laid out for us in black and white... it's called the Bible, God's book to humanity. Are you interested in knowledge or are you willing to be destroyed? It's your choice, choose wisely.

~Mary Hynes~

Daily B.R.E.A.D.

(Bible Reading Enriches Any Day)
Today's Scripture reading - Esther 3 & 4, Hebrews 10
Tomorrow's Scripture reading - Esther 5 & 6, Hebrews 11 and Psalm 108

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May the Lord richly bless you,
Kristi

Scripture of the Day - August 5, 2012

John 15:16 I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain.


We each have a purpose in life. Jesus has chosen us for a reason. He has ordained each one of us to bring forth fruit that will last. Now you may wonder what does "bring forth fruit" mean? Basically it means spreading the gospel and doing good. But the clincher is that we must do it so it will last. So the next question is how can we ensure that? The simple answer is to do it in love. Jesus commanded it...17  These things I command you, that ye love one another. You see, the world hates but a true Christian will love. The world will hate you for what you represent but you must love anyway. You must love your enemies and pray for them who persecute you.  You must not retaliate with the hatred of this world but cover it in love. That is the only fruit that will last...all things of this world will burn up one day but love will last forever. 

~Mary Hynes~

Daily B.R.E.A.D.

(Bible Reading Enriches Any Day)
Today's Scripture reading - Esther 1 & 2, Hebrews 9 and Psalm 107
Tomorrow's Scripture reading - Esther 3 & 4, Hebrews 10

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May the Lord richly bless you,
Kristi

Scripture of the Day - August 4, 2012

John 15:16  Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you...19 ...I have chosen you out of the world...


Jesus has chosen us, he has bought us with his blood and has redeemed us from the enemy of our souls. He has robed us with his love and compassion and has encompassed us with his protection. By his stripes we are healed, by his blood we are cleansed and made whole. He knows how many hairs are on our heads and cares about every aspect of our lives. If we seek him first he will supply all our needs because he wants to. He has chosen us... he has chosen to love us and care for us, but he has chosen us OUT of the world.

~Mary Hynes~

Daily B.R.E.A.D.

(Bible Reading Enriches Any Day)
Today's Scripture reading - Nehemiah 12 & 13, Hebrews 8
Tomorrow's Scripture reading - Esther 1 & 2, Hebrews 9 and Psalm 107

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May the Lord richly bless you,
Kristi

Scripture of the Day - August 3, 2012

Psalm 73:23  Nevertheless I am continually with thee: thou hast holden me by my right hand.
24  Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, and afterward receive me to glory.


When all seems to be going against you, know that God is in control and is working all things out for your own good. He has a hold of you and He will not let go. He will guide you but you must follow, even if it goes against your nature and you can't see the way so clearly. His ways are far above your ways so you must trust Him knowing that He is working all things out for your good even if you must be chastised for a time. Don't despise the chastisement of the Lord, rather learn from it. Let life make you better not bitter. 

~Mary Hynes~

Daily B.R.E.A.D.

(Bible Reading Enriches Any Day)
Today's Scripture reading - Nehemiah 10 & 11, Hebrews 7 and Psalm 106
Tomorrow's Scripture reading - Nehemiah 12 & 13, Hebrews 8

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May the Lord richly bless you,
Kristi

Scripture of the Day - August 2, 2012

Psalm 73:2  But as for me, my feet were almost gone; my steps had well nigh slipped.
3  For I was envious at the foolish, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.


Sometimes we spend so much energy looking out at others and being envious that we don't have any left to look up to our redeemer and to be grateful. We become weak; our walk with God becomes shaky  and our feet start to slip. We start to question God...why me?...why did this and that happen?...why didn't things work out as I expected?...and on and on the questioning goes. We become angry at God, (oh we sugar coat it as being angry at our situation or at ourselves etc. but that's what it boils down to...angry at God). We feel that we are cursed and that everything is against us when in reality God is working out everything for our good. 
Oh wounded one, swallow your pride and cry out as Asaph did...Psalm 73:22  So foolish was I, and ignorant: I was as a beast before thee.

~Mary Hynes~

Daily B.R.E.A.D.

(Bible Reading Enriches Any Day)
Today's Scripture reading - Nehemiah 8 & 9, Hebrews 6
Tomorrow's Scripture reading - Nehemiah 10 & 11, Hebrews 7 and Psalm 106

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

Scripture of the Day - August 1, 2012

Acts 10:38  How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.


Jesus personally went about doing good. He would often stop what He was doing and go out of His way to tend to someones need. Anyone who is filled with the Holy Spirit is anointed with the same power and is expected to do the same good. Would you go out of your way to do good? What do you use that Holy Ghost power for?

~Mary Hynes~

Daily B.R.E.A.D.

(Bible Reading Enriches Any Day)
Today's Scripture reading - Nehemiah 6 & 7, Hebrews 5 and Psalm 105
Tomorrow's Scripture reading - Nehemiah 8 & 9, Hebrews 6

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

Scripture of the Day - July 31, 2012

Acts 1:8  But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me...


 Jesus is giving us power, not so we use it for selfish gain but so we can be a witness unto Him. Paul explains that we are ambassadors for Christ, 2 Cor. 5:20.  Your life is a Bible for those who don't know God's word. Are you an ambassador or an embarrassment for Christ?  My husband was at a certain place with some of our church members. He was so embarrassed because of the vulgar talk coming from one of them that he left. Now imagine how Jesus feels. 
Folks this is serious business. Professing to be a Christian yet talkins like a street walker ought not to be so.  How you conduct yourself is important. Your speech is important. James warns that the tongue wields great power. James 3:2-7  Paul instructs us to watch the way we talk, to let nothing foul come out of our mouths, to have our words benefit those who hear. Ephesians 4:29  Peter instructs us to have a meek and quiet spirit, (not loud and obnoxious) 1 Peter 3:4. 
Ask yourself, am I an ambassador or an embarrassment? 

~Mary Hynes~

Daily B.R.E.A.D.

(Bible Reading Enriches Any Day)
Today's Scripture reading - Nehemiah 4 & 5, Hebrews 4
Tomorrow's Scripture reading - Nehemiah 6 & 7, Hebrews 5 and Psalm 105

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