“Again, a second time, He went away and prayed, saying, ‘O My Father,
if this cup cannot pass away from Me unless I drink it, Your will be done.’”
Matthew 26:42 (NKJV)

APRIL 30 - No one understood the principle of sacrifice more than Jesus. As you see in the verse stated above, Jesus’ only road to His divine destiny was the cross, with the ultimate sacrifice – His life! God calls us
to imitate Christ and rely on Him as our divine example. God has a plan for every one of us…but that plan is only fulfilled as we willingly surrender our lives. Jesus does not allow anyone to follow Him without them first being willing to give up their life.

Along with several thousands of Palestinian Jewish volunteers, Moshe Dayan (who served as liaison officer with the British in Jerusalem) helped organize a daring mission during World War II. Sacrificing all comfort and ease, these volunteers (clearly risking their lives) successfully parachuted German Jews into occupied countries, aiding in the return of downed British pilots. A great sacrifice—a wonderful mission…extremely hazardous, nonetheless.

Everything worth pursuit requires you to pay a price. Abraham became a friend of God, but it did not happen until he was willing to sacrifice his son. Paul is known as one of the greatest apostles of all time, but he was harshly beaten, hideously whipped, stoned nearly to death, and brutally persecuted. We all want to reach the destiny God has for us, but only those willing to pay the sacrificial price ever experience it.

Daily Confession

Father, I thank You that You placed within me the same spirit that dwells in Jesus. I understand that the road to my divine destiny requires a sacrificial life. I willingly give up my life to serve You all my days.

Day 30: Audio Confession

Family Scripture Reading

Hebrews 13

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Dr. Robb Thompson offers trustworthy answers in his newest series, How to Have Hope for Living, on four CDs. Acknowledging that God’s Word is the source of all hope, Dr. Thompson states, “The hope He has for us is built by His promises – it’s not built by our circumstances.” Through this practical yet powerful teaching, he reveals to you the steps you must take to:

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• Get rid of negative thinking
• Experience peace in the midst of a storm
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“I am a companion of all who fear You, and of those who keep Your precepts.”
Psalm 119:63 (NKJV)

APRIL 29 - Crashing like a rock into the field glasses he used for scouting the countryside, the enemy’s bullet hurled tiny shards of broken glass directly into Moshe Dayan’s left eye. Despite his ghastly injury, Moshe completed his mission in Lebanon. Following intricate operations to repair the damage, nothing was able to restore the general’s sight. But General Dayan refused to mourn the past by relentlessly pondering
the loss of his sight. On the contrary, his distinctive, shiny black eye patch became his trademark of courage, embracing his relationship to the world as the charming warrior from Israel. People who are relentlessly focused upon the past quickly become a weight that always deters you. You must break free from those relationships and boldly embrace those who will escort you into your future. Link yourself with
those who are going somewhere. Seek out those who have a vision for their lives; these are the people who will open the door to your destiny. These individuals do not waste time, nor do they look for any short-term, special interest friends!

Every relationship you have either draws you closer to or drives you further from God’s perfect will. Every person who surrounds you should push you like enthusiastic soldiers marching into the war, cheering you on to reach your objective. Jesus had an objective, “…I do not seek My own will but the will of the Father who sent Me.” Jesus was more concerned about pleasing God than offending man. Why not tenaciously circulate among those who cause you to desire more of God, becoming a companion of those who help you draw ever
closer to His will for your life?

Daily Confession

Father, I thank You that I am a companion of all who fear You and those who keep Your precepts.

Day 29: Audio Confession

Family Scripture Reading

Songs 4

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Every day, many people struggle to have hope for living. The daily onslaught of news of terrifying events around the world, coupled with their own shattered dreams in their families, jobs, finances, or health, has turned hope into despair. What is the answer? How can we have courage to face our circumstances and really have hope for living?

Dr. Robb Thompson offers trustworthy answers in his newest series, How to Have Hope for Living, on four CDs. Acknowledging that God’s Word is the source of all hope, Dr. Thompson states, “The hope He has for us is built by His promises – it’s not built by our circumstances.” Through this practical yet powerful teaching, he reveals to you the steps you must take to:

• Have courage to face tomorrow
• Get rid of negative thinking
• Experience peace in the midst of a storm
• Be a person who always has hope!

You can receive this dynamic teaching for a $30 gift to the work of this ministry. Along with the series, Robb Thompson wants to send you his latest scripture confessions, “Hope,” on a single CD. Narrated by Robb Thompson, with an anointed musical background, this inspirational CD will remind you of God’s unfailing faithfulness towards you. As you listen to these scriptures, hope will arise in your spirit and you’ll have new courage to face every day!

Also, for a limited time, Robb Thompson will also include his book, Winning the Heart of God. This book studies the life of David and reveals how you can be a man or woman after God’s heart.

Take advantage of this life-changing opportunity to discover new hope, confidence, and answers for your life!

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“God said, because you have asked this and have not asked for long life or for riches, nor for the lives of your enemies, but have asked for yourself understanding to recognize what is just and right…behold, I have done as you asked, I have given you a wise mind…I have also given you what  you have not asked, both riches and honor.”
1 Kings 3:11-13 (The Living)

APRIL 28 - In most cases, a computer in the hands of a two-year-old child is nothing but a mere plaything, an intriguing mass of lettered buttons, and an attractive screen of colorful images. Furthermore, that same
computer lays idle at the hands of the great-grandmother who loves gardening, baking, and sewing, seeing little rationale for even learning how to turn on the machine. Many times in life we may have the right tool in our hand, but if we don’t know how to efficiently use it, that tool becomes utterly and hopelessly useless.

After covert military strategy was generously demonstrated by Captain Wingate (specifically revealing how to effectively use their weapons against the enemy), Moshe Dayan and Haganah wisely learned the power they possessed. Accordingly the Word of God is powerless to us if we do not fully understand why God sent it and the power it possesses to accomplish great things in our lives.

If we do not acknowledge that the Word of God is powerful and that it is the discerner of the human heart, then it is totally unable to help us. Understanding unlocks the power of the Word of God to flow into the life of the believer, just as the English captain unlocked strategic military power to surge into the life of Moshe Dayan. The more fully we give ourselves to the Word of God, the more fully understanding comes into our life.

Daily Confession

Father, I thank You that the wealth of Your wisdom causes me to prosper in all areas of life.

Day 28: Audio Confession

Family Scripture Reading

Hebrews 12

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How To Have Hope For Living - CD/Book Combo

Every day, many people struggle to have hope for living. The daily onslaught of news of terrifying events around the world, coupled with their own shattered dreams in their families, jobs, finances, or health, has turned hope into despair. What is the answer? How can we have courage to face our circumstances and really have hope for living?

Dr. Robb Thompson offers trustworthy answers in his newest series, How to Have Hope for Living, on four CDs. Acknowledging that God’s Word is the source of all hope, Dr. Thompson states, “The hope He has for us is built by His promises – it’s not built by our circumstances.” Through this practical yet powerful teaching, he reveals to you the steps you must take to:

• Have courage to face tomorrow
• Get rid of negative thinking
• Experience peace in the midst of a storm
• Be a person who always has hope!

You can receive this dynamic teaching for a $30 gift to the work of this ministry. Along with the series, Robb Thompson wants to send you his latest scripture confessions, “Hope,” on a single CD. Narrated by Robb Thompson, with an anointed musical background, this inspirational CD will remind you of God’s unfailing faithfulness towards you. As you listen to these scriptures, hope will arise in your spirit and you’ll have new courage to face every day!

Also, for a limited time, Robb Thompson will also include his book, Winning the Heart of God. This book studies the life of David and reveals how you can be a man or woman after God’s heart.

Take advantage of this life-changing opportunity to discover new hope, confidence, and answers for your life!

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“Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord, my strength and my Redeemer.”
Psalms 19:14 (NKJV)

APRIL 27 - Our hearts unconsciously affect everything we do. There is no greater understanding a believer must grasp than the unmatched power of a pure heart. Jesus tells us that “the pure in heart shall see God.” He didn’t say the rich; He didn’t say the wise; He didn’t even say those with great faith. Jesus said, “The pure in heart shall see God.” The apostle John tells us, “If you say you abide in Him then you ought to walk as He did.” Jesus is our example of true Godly character. Character is not something we can build independent of God; it is a result of God’s Spirit coming alive in us. His Spirit demands that we do what is right.

Cultivation of true character is dependent upon our willingness to surrender our hearts to God. Because of the clarity of their hearts and right motivation, Moshe Dayan and his 42 co-prisoners had their prison sentences cut short as they were fatefully called upon to help the Allies fight the Vichy French, who were in control of Syria during World War II. Leading a group of commando-scouts, Dayan and his men set up a successful Australian invasion in the Syrian terrain. Their pliable hearts towards doing right affected everything they did.

The main issue lies not in the ability to be disciplined, but rather in the pliability of our hearts. David said, “Lord, I hide Your Word in my heart that I might not sin against You.” As we fill our hearts with the Word of God, we soon see the character of Christ manifest in our lives.

Daily Confession

Father, I thank You that I guard my heart above everything else. I see the importance of a pure heart, knowing it affects everything I do.

Family Scripture Reading

Hebrews 11

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“And you groan and mourn when your end comes, when your flesh and body are consumed, and you say, how I hated instruction and discipline, and my heart despised reproof! I have not obeyed the voice of my teachers nor submitted and consented to those who instructed me.”
Proverbs 5:11-13 (AMP)

APRIL 26 - With the fervor of the Israeli army, we must purposefully refuse the temptation to take up offense or casually reject the correction of an authority in our lives. Additionally, we must always posture ourselves (like young Moshe beneath the training of Captain Wingate) to eagerly and respectfully receive instruction. I have met very few individuals who are willing, and able, to openly accept correction.

We cannot make that same grave mistake. Our lives go no further than the commitment we make to receive constructive correction from our superiors. The response we have toward the correction hinges on our positive attitude toward that correction. When we view correction as an instruction and ask ourselves a few basic questions, we experience true progress in life. These questions include:

• How do I handle this correctly?
• How can I be instructed regarding what this person is saying?
• How can I improve in the area that has been requested of me?

These questions cause us to learn from mistakes we make. They fortify us enough to endure the correction. If Moshe Dayan and the rest of the militia would have refused Captain Wingate’s strategic instruction, Israel might have never become what it is today! Never forget, in time, our welcome pursuit of correction leads to the progress we desire.

Daily Confession

Father, I thank You that my integrity guides me, but the perversity of the unfaithful destroys them.

Family Scripture Reading

Hebrews 11

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“The integrity of the upright will guide them, but the perversity of the unfaithful will destroy them.”
Proverbs 11:3 (NKJV)

APRIL 25 - If you ever failed in life, would you like to know the main reason why? Most likely, you were willing to compromise your integrity. I like to say it like this: “Integrity is the foundation upon which your life’s work is built.” If you desire to build a great life and achieve great things, the foundation must be strong as hardened concrete. David said: “If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?” Every failure you see in the Word of God can be traced back to a compromise of character— from Sampson to David, from Solomon to Judas.

But why do people compromise? I will not attempt to list for you all the reasons, but one core reason why many people compromise is because they are yet to be persuaded that what God said is true. Take a look at the Scripture above; if people truly believed they would be destroyed if they compromised, they wouldn’t compromise.

After the British (who ruled Palestine during Dayan’s youth) signed an agreement with the Arab nations, they outlawed Haganah, instantly recalling Captain Wingate from the field. Thrusting the militia into secret training in 1939, Moshe Dayan (along with other militia members who refused to compromise their activities), were arrested, tried, and sentenced to prison. In spite of that, they would not negotiate what they believed—they inwardly recognized that the future of their people depended on it! The willingness to negotiate their principles is positive proof that people truly don’t believe God. If you see any faint beginnings of compromise, deal with them immediately, and firmly embrace God’s Word. Your future depends upon it!

Daily Confession

Father, I thank You that my integrity guides me, but the perversity of the unfaithful destroys them.

Family Scripture Reading

Hebrews 9

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“Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.”
Galatians 6:7 (NKJV)

APRIL 24 - How does one ever begin to change their choices? Well, it is largely determined by one’s outlook or perspective on life. The way you think about yourself and the world in which you live is key to your success.

One of the greatest truths ever written was penned by King Solomon. He stated, “For as he thinks in his heart, so is he….” Because of one man, an eccentric Englishman, Captain Orde C. Wingate, Moshe Dayan’s perspective would be forever altered. An intelligence officer sent to Palestine to suppress skirmishes between the Arabs and Jews, Captain Wingate began training the Haganah, teaching them fundamental night tactics and sharing his expertise on military strategy—the unrivaled value of surprise and speed. Volunteering for Captain Wingate’s “Special Night Squads” (the SNS), Moshe Dayan was made second in command at age 22. By changing his outlook via the guidance of Captain Wingate, Dayan’s actions automatically followed, initiating a plan for future success as he began envisioning victory at every turn.

It doesn’t matter if other people see you as a success. How do you see yourself? You will never obtain God’s will in your life until you see yourself as God sees you. As you change the way you think, your actions automatically follow. Case in point: The reason so few people explored the New World was because they erroneously believed the earth was flat. Why would you take the time to explore if you believed the earth was flat? You see, their beliefs governed their actions. But there was a man who believed otherwise, and his actions followed suit. That man gallantly discovered the New World because he believed beyond all doubt the earth indeed was round.

Daily Confession

Father, I thank You that I am not deceived. You cannot be mocked. Whatever I sow I certainly reap.

Family Scripture Reading

Hebrews 9

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“But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway.”
1 Corinthians 9:27 (KJV)

APRIL 23 - Moshe boldly attended lectures at the Hannah Meister School. What was so comical, courageous, and sacrificial about attending school you might ask? Well, the Hannah Meister School wasn’t just any old school. The Hannah Meister School was an agricultural training center in Dayan’s hometown—an all-girl training center for farming. Nonetheless, a dedicated cultivator of the land as well as a soldier, Dayan never chose the easy path.

There is a tendency in all of humanity to proceed down the painless path—–the one most often traveled. Let’s face it, we all want to eliminate pain from our lives, but in the attempt to take the easy road, we don’t possess the ability to maintain what we desire. It is like a high school student who does whatever he can to barely eek out a passing grade to get his diploma. He cheats, lies, and allows others to do his work. In his attempt to bypass the pain of studying and working hard to achieve a good grade, he foolishly overrides the preparation necessary for college.

Many believers live the same way. The Bible tells us God has great things in store for us, and that He has an exciting plan for our lives. But unless we embrace the season of preparation and pain, we are not ready to handle the heroic things God has for us to accomplish.

Never gaze dreamily upon the comforts of the easy road. And don’t look to override the crucial season of preparation. Enjoy the journey. Remember, life is not a race to be won, but an electrifying journey to be enjoyed!

Daily Confession

Father, I thank You that I discipline my body and I bring it into subjection lest after I minister to others, I myself become disqualified.

Day 23: Audio Confession

Family Scripture Reading

Hebrews 8

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“He went a little farther and fell on His face, and prayed, saying, ‘O My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as You will.’”
Matthew 26:39 (NKJV)

APRIL 22 - The refreshing sight of the robin…the invigorating scent of newly burgeoning trees…the friendly honking of white-necked Canadian geese—these are some of the luscious wonders of spring. What would happen if the world’s farmers decided to relax during this season of growth, taking walks in the woods instead of planting seeds? No doubt, disaster in the fields would ultimately occur! Everything in God’s realm is methodically performed in seasons. There is an expressed season of sowing seed, and a subsequent season of reaping the harvest.

However, because the harvest may take some time to manifest, we don’t always notice the cause and effect connection between the seed we sowed years ago, and the negative consequences we currently reap. We must take the present and sow it as a seed expecting to receive a great future. But why do so many squander their time today, while idealistically expecting a great future tomorrow? It is because their belief system is self-deceiving. The truth is: we reap only what we sow.

At age 12, Moshe Dayan stood sentry duty in his struggling village of Nahalal, where marauding bands of Bedouins routinely attacked. In less than two years time, he became a member of Haganah, a Jewish defense militia. Young Dayan sowed the seeds for one of the most illustrious military careers in modern history. Please consider: What are you sowing today? Where does your time go? Where is your focus directed? The answers to these questions give you a clear idea of your future.

Daily Confession

Father, I thank You that I refuse to worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow takes care of itself. I look at my today as seed I sow to create the future I desire.

Day 22: Audio Confession

Family Scripture Reading

Songs 3

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God has a miracle for you! Build up your faith with this powerful word, and then reach out and receive it!

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“Do you see a man who excels in his work? He will stand before kings;
he will not stand before unknown men.”
Proverbs 22:29 (NKJV)

APRIL 21 - Rerouting our exploration of Palestine for a time, we leave the ancient Hebrew culture to enter the dramatic door of modern-day Israel. A notable dignitary in recent Middle-East history, Moshe Dayan (the colorful figure often remembered for his conspicuous black eye patch) was born in 1915 in the first kibbutz (or Jewish cooperative farm) located just south of the Sea of Galilee. An instructor in the underground Jewish militia, Dayan led commando raids against the Vichy French in Syria, assisting in Israel’s 1948 War of Independence. And in 1953, due to his excellence on the battlefield, the door of favor opened to Mr. Dayan when he was promoted to Major General and Chief of Staff.

Promotion is something we all desire. But why are very few ever elevated to a higher level in life? Why do so many individuals remain the exact same as the day we first meet them? Promotion does not come just because we desire it—it resolutely requires us to soar above and beyond that which is asked of us. Whether in marriage, at work, or serving in God’s church, walking in excellence is the key to favor and promotion.

The Bible tells us, “Jesus grew in wisdom and favor with both God and man.” As we grow in favor with both God and man, it causes us to rise to the level of promotion God has for us. Maintaining a great attitude
and respecting and honoring those to whom we are assigned also are vital to attract the favor of God and man. By doing whatever is required of us, we can become the tool used to solve any problem in life.

Daily Confession

Father, I thank You that I excel in what You called me to do; I will stand before kings. I do all things in excellence and continue to grow in wisdom and favor.

Day 21: Audio Confession

Family Scripture Reading

Hebrews 7

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God has a miracle for you! Build up your faith with this powerful word, and then reach out and receive it!

Posted under Favor