August | 2017 | Invasion of Light

August 17, 2017

Seeing Differently

Morning Thought: Did you know the Bible hardly ever talks about skin colour? It doesn’t divide the world into black and white. Instead, it distinguishes between the righteous and wicked. God also celebrates the nations, each ethnic family is precious to him. The Father sees the heart rather than appearances. Let’s start to see things like God rather than the world. Remember what the Lord said to Samuel? “Do not consider his appearance or his height…The LORD does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart” (‭‭1 Samuel‬ ‭16:7,‬ ‭NIV‬‬).

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August 14, 2017

Imagine

Morning Thought: Imagine the Queen invited you to tea. Or, picture your favourite sports star wanted to hang out with you. I know I'd be excited; a little nervous, but enthusiastic. Now here's the thing: the Creator of the Universe wants to spend time with you. He's called you into his throne room. He desires to speak with you and he is far more important than the greatest men and women on earth. Why do people get bored with God? It's because their eyes fail to see and their ears don't hear. But you're different. Today, the King is calling. Listen to the Bridegroom in the Song of Songs: “My dove in the clefts of the rock, in the hiding places on the mountainside, show me your face, let me hear your voice; for your voice is sweet, and your face is lovely” (Song of Songs‬ ‭2:14‬, NIV‬‬).

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August 13, 2017

Pillars & Palm Trees (Audio Message)

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August 11, 2017

Why Do Birds Sing?

Morning Thought: Ornithologists say that one of the chief reasons birds sing is for protection. If they sing it means they're strong. Their joy repels predators. If they don't sing, they're weak and easy prey. Imagine a boxer who laughs his way through a fight. He has no fear of his opponent. God's called you to be a joyful warrior. Singing, dancing, laughing, praising—your joy comes from Jesus, not what you're facing. Paul lived like this. Listen to what he said: “I have spoken to you with great frankness; I take great pride in you. I am greatly encouraged; in all our troubles my joy knows no bounds” (‭‭2 Corinthians‬ ‭7:4‬, ‭NIV‬).

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August 9, 2017

How the Lord Leads

Morning Thought: When God saves you, he brings you into a broad place, a space of freedom. He is your Lord, but he does not treat you like a puppet. Nor does he make every decision for you. He leads and guides, he even disciplines. With this new found freedom, make sure you inquire of the Lord. Remember, not every open door is his perfect will, nor is every closed door against his will. Know him in relationship, not circumstance and confirmation. "He brought me out into a spacious place; he rescued me because he delighted in me" (2 Samuel‬ ‭22:20‬‬).

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August 7, 2017

Impenetrable

Morning Thought: The Roman army had a very unique way to advance. It was called the tortoise (testudo) formation. Their shields were long and the soldiers in front would make a wall with them. Then the soldiers in the centre would put their shields above their heads to make a roof. The soldiers on the sides could also make a wall, covering their vulnerability. It has been written that this shell formation was so strong that chariots could ride on top of their shields. When we as brothers and sisters in Christ stand together in faith and love, the enemy's missiles cannot penetrate us. He will attack, but not overcome. Let's be armed, dangerous and interlocked. “In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one…With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people” (Ephesians‬ ‭6:16, 18‬, NIV).