At the finish line. – 2 Kings 13

8th Year 12-14 Edition 3 –II Kings 13 l The Feast l At the finish line.  – 2 Kings 13            Jan 29, 2013 - 2 Kings 13 Return to Admenu Home Dear  Saints, Today we are prayerfully reading, 2 Kings 13.  Today we read as Elisha finishes his service to God.  It seems he crossed the finish line so well his very bones were blessed.     “20 So Elisha died, and they buried him. Now bands of Moabites used to invade the land in the spring of the year. 21 And as a man was being buried, behold, a marauding band was seen and the man was thrown into the grave of Elisha, and as soon as the man touched the bones of Elisha, he revived and stood on his feet.“ 2nd Kings 13:20-21 English - Standard Version (ESV).  How precious It would be to hear our Lord and Savior say; “…, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.’” Matthew 25:21 ESV.  No matter what you offer to God, or what your station in the Church is the following devotional is for you.   Living The Christian Life By Serving, submitted by, Pastor Glen Aycock. Posted 1-29-2013 LIVING THE CHRISTIAN LIFE BY SERVING- (1-28-2013) SCRIPTURE: 1 PETER 5: 1-9 1 ¶ I have a special concern for you church leaders. I know what it’s like to be a leader, in on Christ’s sufferings as well as the coming glory.2 Here’s my concern: that you care for God’s flock with all the diligence of a shepherd. Not because you have to, but because you want to please God. Not calculating what you can get out of it, but acting spontaneously.3 Not bossily telling others what to do, but tenderly showing them the way.4 When God, who is the best shepherd of all, comes out in the open with his rule, he’ll see that you’ve done it right and commend you lavishly.5 ¶ And you who are younger must follow your leaders. But all of you, leaders and followers alike, are to be down to earth with each other, for—God has had it with the proud, But takes delight in just plain people.6  So be content with who you are, and don’t put on airs. God’s strong hand is on you; he’ll promote you at the right time. DEVOTIONAL:      “ADVICE FOR CHRISTIAN LEADERS AND FOLLOWERS” Being a church leader is a calling. There are multiple jobs in a church and they are equally important. I praise God for my Sunday School teachers through my childhood and teen years. My 50 years of pastoring and evangelizing reflect their skill in teaching. A leader must realize the privilege of caring for God’s flock and how it pleases God. To you preachers these scriptures discuss caring for the flock with tenderness of the Good Shepherd.  We need to look at our responsibilities as opportunities to represent our Lord and not to look at them as a job. Followers and leaders need to be down to earth and not impressed with themselves. We must be down to earth with each other. Do you feel God’s strong hand on and do you know that God has an assignment and plans to give you a promotion. I want to work for Jesus until He says well done my good and faithful messenger, Come Home! God help us to carry out our individual assignment of service. AMEN. God Bless you, Brother Mike http://www.admenu.com http://admenu.wordpress.com Tags: jesus, love, hope, care, god, holy, ghost, save, help Click Here to visit admenu for more information on our services and contacts! “And he sat down and called the twelve. And he said to them, “If anyone would be first, he must be last of all and servant of all.” Mark 9:35 ESV

8th Year 12-14 Edition 3 –II Kings 12 l The Feast l Is my life pleasing God? – 2 Kings 12           Jan 28, 2013 - 2 Kings 12 Return to Admenu Home Dear  Saints, Today we are prayerfully reading, 2 Kings 12.  Jehoash orders the money that had been collected to be used to pay the workmen for the repair of the temple.  Jehoash started out with great faith doing right in the eyes of the Lord.  In the end he puts his faith in an earthly king and he is slain by his servants.   “20 His servants arose and made a conspiracy and struck down Joash in the house of Millo, on the way that goes down to Silla. 21 It was Jozacar the son of Shimeath and Jehozabad the son of Shomer, his servants, who struck him down, so that he died. And they buried him with his fathers in the city of David, and Amaziah his son reigned in his place.“  2nd Kings 12:20-21 English - Standard Version (ESV).  Those of us that are put in authority in any situation are responsible to the Lord.  Whether you are the head of the country or responsible for cleaning the ashtrays.  We may be the CEO of a fortune 500 company or a child’s nanny; in either way we are responsible to put God first.  Trust God before any earthly help or guidance.  “God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.” John 4:24 ESV.  Whether we are serving God or an earthly master do so as you are serving God in every instance.  On the job or in the church, in public or with our family be true and keep the first thing first.  This is salvation through the blood of our Lord Jesus.  In doing the right thing all the time your very life is a light to those seeking God and pleasing to the Lord.    Please God first and you will truly be pleasing to those around you. The Feast Mon, January 28, 2013, 2 Kings 12, - “Jehoash orders the repair of the temple. (1-16) He is slain by his servants. (17-21)” – Matthew Henry Concise   Pastor Glens complete Devotional Series |Click Here| See Destiny by Sandra Lee |Click Here| The Holy Spirit Is Calling by R. L. Waters |Click Here| God Bless you, Brother Mike http://www.admenu.com http://admenu.wordpress.com Tags: jesus, love, hope, care, god, holy, ghost, save, help Click Here to visit admenu for more information on our services and contacts! “For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm.” Ephesians 6:12-13 ESV.

8th Year 12-14 Edition 3 –II Kings 11 l The Feast l God awesome and true! – 2 Kings 11             Jan 27, 2013 - 2 Kings 11 Return to Admenu Home Dear  Saints, Today we are prayerfully reading, 2 Kings 11.  Athaliah kills all the known line of David and usurps the government of Judah.  Jehoash who was hidden from her and is made king.  Athaliah Is cast out like Satan from power.  Athaliah is put to death.   The worship of the Lord restored when God picks the seven year old to be king.  “21 Jehoash was seven years old when he began to reign.“  2nd Kings 11:21 English - Standard Version (ESV).  Sometimes we are quick to complain about our leadership even in a society where we choose our own leaders.  I’m here to let you know that God chooses our leaders according to how we serve the Lord.  Some may say that “money” makes the choice, but God’s Word say’s it is God.  “5 Lift not up your horn on high: speak not with a stiff neck. 6 For promotion cometh neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south. 7 But God is the judge: he putteth down one, and setteth up another.“  Psalm 75:5-7 King James Version (KJV).  How does this affect you and I saint?  If you really don’t know take a look at the Israelites and where their complaining got them as they were led by Moses in the wilderness.  If we really want a change in leadership we must turn to God!  That’s what God’s Word say’s. “14 if my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land.” 2 Chronicles 7:14 ESV.  We are not supposed to complain about our leaders or make them the butt of our jokes.  Think twice about what you have to say as a child of God.  Let your speech glorify God because you are the light of the world.  “For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm.” Ephesians 6:12-13 ESV.  This means that we should be thankful to God even whenever and wherever He his will is done.   Understand that Jesus keep his own.  Along with that keep the first thing first. This is salvation through the blood of our Lord Jesus.  You can be assured our awesome God never changes.  He is eternally true and true to us as his children.    The Feast Sun, January 27, 2013, 2 Kings 10, - “Athaliah usurps the government of Judah, Jehoash made king. (1-12) Athaliah put to death. (13-16) The worship of the Lord restored. (17-21)” – Matthew Henry Concise   Pastor Glens complete Devotional Series |Click Here| See Destiny by Sandra Lee |Click Here| The Holy Spirit Is Calling by R. L. Waters |Click Here| God Bless you, Brother Mike http://www.admenu.com http://admenu.wordpress.com Tags: jesus, love, hope, care, god, holy, ghost, save, help Click Here to visit admenu for more information on our services and contacts!  “Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will exalt you.” James 4:10 ESV.