Friday, November 16, 2012

Make your relationships count. 2 Sam 15


16NOV
8th Year 12-13 Edition 3 – 2nd Sam. 14
l The Feast l

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Nov 16_2012 II Sam 15



Dear Saints,



Today we prayerfully Feast in the book of 2 Samuel 15. Absalom’s ambition seems to be judge over Israel at first. His ambition soon turns into a conspiracy to become king. King David leaves Jerusalem, rather that to fight his son. Out of reverence to God David sends back the ark. He prays against Ahithophel’s counsel. 32 While David was coming to the summit, where God was worshiped, behold, Hushai the Archite came to meet him with his coat torn and dirt on his head. 33 David said to him, “If you go on with me, you will be a burden to me. 34 But if you return to the city and say to Absalom, ‘I will be your servant, O king; as I have been your father’s servant in time past, so now I will be your servant,’ then you will defeat for me the counsel of Ahithophel. 35 Are not Zadok and Abiathar the priests with you there? So whatever you hear from the king’s house, tell it to Zadok and Abiathar the priests. 36 Behold, their two sons are with them there, Ahimaaz, Zadok’s son, and Jonathan, Abiathar’s son, and by them you shall send to me everything you hear.” 37 So Hushai, David’s friend, came into the city, just as Absalom was entering Jerusalem.” 2 Samuel 15:32-37, English Standard Version (ESV). David was lax in the case of son Absalom. Like David, if we fail to do to discipline our children we are sinning against God.
Thanksgiving devotional series by Pastor, Glen Aycock;

WHEN IS THANKSGIVING?
SCRIPTURE: Ps 50:14 Offer to God thanksgiving, and pay your vows to the Most High.
Ps 69:30 I will praise the name of God with a song, And will magnify Him with thanksgiving.
Ps 95:2 Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving; Let us shout joyfully to Him with psalms.
Ps 100:1 «A Psalm of Thanksgiving. » Make a joyful shout to the LORD, all you lands!
DEVOTIONAL: Now is the time to give thanks to the Lord. The Bible tells us to lift up our head and shout thanks to the Lord. Why? I challenge you to get a sheet of paper and write as a heading; “A list of what I am thankful for”. Then list them. I have submitted an example below:
WHAT I AM THANKFUL FOR
1. Redemption!!! Christ has paid the price for our sins which separated us from God.
2. Christian parents who taught me about the Bible and how to pray.
3. Living in a land where there is freedom to worship the Lord openly.
4. The immeasurable benefits of Grace.
5. To be alive. A year ago I was told by my doctor that my time was short and to get things in order.
6. A wonderful wife that has filled my life with joy and companionship.
7. Wonderful children that love me.
8. I am so excited to live on a ranch in Texas. I am a country boy!!!
9. I have been blessed to pastor and preach for 50 years plus and see lives changed for Christ.
10. I am excited about what is in front of me and I know that what is ahead is greater than what is behind.
11. I am headed for a reunion with loved ones and friends and my precious Jesus.
12. I am grateful for the media of the internet to share Christ to the world from my home computer.
This list is submitted by Pastor Glen Aycock.
PRAYER THOUGHT
Dear Jesus, help me to begin to give thanks daily for your love and plans for my life. Amen!”



We can’t allow sin to separate us from Jesus. We need to keep the first thing first ,that is salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ. “Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law.” Psalm 119:18 ESV. Allow God to be your guide in this life, make all of your relationships count.


The Feast

Fri., November 16, 2012, 2nd Samuel 15, – “Absalom’s ambition. (1-6) His conspiracy. (7-12) David leaves Jerusalem. (13-23) David sends back the ark. (24-30) He prays against Ahithophel’s counsel.” – Matthew Henry Concise



[Please direct your request for prayer to; mlitew8@yahoo.com. Saints, I have redone the prayer list please see it at; http://www.admenu.com/prayer & praise.htm. I am not educated or a theologian so If I am wrong or mistaken please email me mlitew8@yahoo.comThank you for your prayerful correction and suggestions, if you enjoyed the Feast or I am mistaken or have misused the Word of God. If you would like to correspond with Pastor Glen here is his email address; pastorglenaycock@gmail.com. If the Lord is willing I’ll send and post the Feast again tomorrow.]


God Bless you,
Brother Mike


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