Carry Your Load

Numbers 4:15

"And when Aaron and his sons have made an end of covering the sanctuary, and all the vessels of the sanctuary, as the camp is to set forward; after that, the sons of Kohath shall come to bear it: but they shall not touch any holy thing, lest they die. These things are the burden of the sons of Kohath in the tabernacle of the congregation."

The work of the LORD is the most important work in the world. There are many important jobs in this world, but none deal with the souls of men like the church. This is why everyone needs to be involved in church work.

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Don't Ruin the Masterpiece

Leviticus 22:32

"Neither shall ye profane my holy name; but I will be hallowed among the children of Israel: I am the LORD which hallow you,"

In a small northeastern city in Spain, a lady noticed a picture of a scourged Christ on the wall of a small church was looking faded and needed to be revitalized. This well-intentioned lady took a brush in hand and began to do her best to restore the masterpiece that was painted on this wall many years before. Sadly, this lady was not the artists that she thought she was. By the time she was done, she had turned a masterpiece into a bloated face. This lady, though she had great intentions, had ruined the masterpiece.

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Bible Thoughts by Terry Hedderman

Sunday, 12/28/14  Pray about spiritual duties: Ps 119:18-Bible reading; Luke 11:1-prayer; Eph 6:19-SW; 1 Thes 4:3-holiness/sanctification; Eph 6:6-pray to do what God wants, what He wishes, even what I think He might enjoy; Gal 5:13-a servant’s heart; Matt 22:37-40 Love for God and others.               Why are Christians supposed to read their Bibles?  Really!?! Honest question!?  Rom 15:4 For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope. “Hope” refers to things that are not seen now, but are expected. Maybe you’re lacking some needed spiritual components because you refuse to go to “the factory” where they’re made...                1 Sam 30:10 ...for 200 abode behind, which were so faint that they could not go over the brook Besor. The other 400 and David kept going AND fought another battle. Were these 200 weaker? Older? Maybe their resolve was less? Or, consider this possibility: they could have kept going, but simply gave in to their bodies’ complaints. Lesson:  99% of the time, you can take more than you think you can; you can go 1 more day; you can endure another round. Others need you to do so; you need you to do so.

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Potential Leadership Pitfalls

Exodus 32:11

"And Moses besought the LORD his God, and said, LORD, why doth thy wrath wax hot against thy people, which thou hast brought forth out of the land of Egypt with great power, and with a mighty hand?"

Every leader will face pitfalls that have the potential to destroy their ability to properly lead. It doesn't matter what the level of leadership you may hold, you are responsible to avoid those pitfalls that will not only hurt your leadership ability, but also hurt those whom you lead. Your ability to identify these pitfalls and avoid them is key to your potential.

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On His Heart

Exodus 28:29

"And Aaron shall bear the names of the children of Israel in the breastplate of judgment upon his heart, when he goeth in unto the holy place, for a memorial before the LORD continually."

The breastplate of judgment was a very important part of the garments that Aaron, the high priest, wore. On this breastplate was engraved the names of each tribe of the children of Israel. This breastplate was fastened to the high priest so that those names would be placed over his heart. The breastplate was not just fastened over the shoulders, but on the bottom were two rings so that it could be fastened to the ephod that the priests wore so that that it was secure enough to always be close to the heart of the high priest. God wanted that breastplate to be on the heart of the high priest when he went to offer the sacrifice for the judgment of the people.

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Stop Asking

Exodus 6:30

"And Moses said before the LORD, Behold, I am of uncircumcised lips, and how shall Pharaoh hearken unto me?"

The beginning years of Moses' ministry was very similar to many. He had so many questions for God because his faith was weak. Every question he asked was simply a revelation of his lack of faith in God and His power. He asked God how he could speak, and God showed him that He could make that possible. He asked God how he could go alone, and God showed him that Aaron would be by his side. He twice asked God how Pharaoh was going to listen to him, and twice God just told him to do what He was supposed to do.

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Looking the Wrong Way

Exodus 14:19

"And the angel of God, which went before the camp of Israel, removed and went behind them; and the pillar of the cloud went from before their face, and stood behind them:"

Looking the wrong way always causes a person to come to the wrong conclusion. When a person is driving and looking the wrong way, they can come to the conclusion that they are safe when in reality they could be headed for an accident right in front of them. Simply by not looking the right way they cannot see the hazards or the potential ahead of them.

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Bible Thoughts by Terry Hedderman

Sunday, 12/21/14  More ideas for your prayer life: Mentally, sit in church and picture all those who sit around you and pray for them. Are they old? They’re worried about failing health; are they newlyweds? They need lots of wisdom. Teens? Protection from temptation and wisdom to figure out life. Working adults? Safety during their commute.               Mark 8:4 And his disciples answered him, From whence can a man satisfy these men with bread here in the wilderness? This should be the heart’s cry of every preacher, SS teacher, Christian school teacher, and parent: “Lord I can’t do it without Your help? Lord, fill me!!”            Isa 42:3 A bruised reed shall he not break, and the smoking flax shall he not quench: he shall bring forth judgment unto truth. If life has damaged you (“bruised” or “singed”) and you can only give a little in your service to Christ (money, time, labor, effort, etc.), God accepts that. Or, if you’ve not grown very much, God understands. However, if you’re strong and healthy spiritually (or should be), a “little” effort is not understandable, it’s rebellious.

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