“Then the Lord spoke to Moses and Aaron, ‘Because you did not believe Me, to hallow Me in the eyes of the children of Israel, therefore you shall not bring this assembly into the land which I have given them.’”
Numbers 20:12 (NKJV)

AUGUST 9 - When we observe the lives of Adam, Moses, David, Samson, Judas, and even Lucifer, we see that Scripture continually exemplifies this principle. Still, there are many people who truly believe God is a God of the second chance. The Scripture, however, does not support this teaching. God is a God of fresh starts, but never will we regain the same position as the day we disobeyed God. If one were to fail a class, he would not start where he failed; he would have to repeat the entire class. Although he had a fresh start, he could not regain the position he once held in that class, nor could he recoup his time.

Let’s take a closer look at Moses. God told him to speak to the rock, but Moses decided he was going to disobey God. Out of frustration, instead of speaking to the rock, he struck it with all his might. Then notice what God said, “Because you did not believe Me, to hallow Me in the eyes of the children of Israel, therefore you shall not bring this assembly into the land which I have given them.” God did not allow Moses to enter the Promised Land because of his disobedience. Just one act of disobedience kept Moses from enjoying the pleasures of Canaan.

We must clearly understand—God is serious about our obedience; life is not merely a game to Him. He can only reward the obedient. He desires for all of us to possess the Promised Land, but only those who choose the avenue of obedience enjoy the fruit of Canaan.

Father, I thank You that I am willing and obedient, therefore, I eat the best of the land. My obedience proves my trust in You and I choose to obey Your instruction.

Family Scripture Reading

Galatians 4

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“But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord.”
2 Corinthians 3:18 (NKJV)

AUGUST 8 -His thoughts resting upon God as his feet sunk into the desert sand, John’s garment scratched against his weathered skin, Heaven’s voice echoing louder than all the wild animals in the barren wilderness
combined. Realizing that change was apparent, that his long years alone were about to end, he was willing for God’s change, prepared to become the vessel through which the Holy Spirit could perform His vital work. Instead of always wanting our circumstances or the people around us to change, we must be willing for God to change us on a daily basis. Only then can we become the kinds of vessels through which the Holy Spirit can help others.

It is God’s plan for us to continually be in a state of transformation as we become increasingly more like Jesus. Unfortunately, the vast majority of Christians refuses to change. We want our circumstances
to change but we do not want to change. In fact, statistics show that in America, more than ninety-three percent of the population refuses to change.

We must be willing to change if we want to excel and win in this life. We must embrace change every day, as did John the Baptist, so we can be significant in the lives of those we serve and in the heart and mind of God as He leads us into the fullness of what He plans for us. Take a moment and ask yourself this question: What single change have I avoided and postponed for a later time?

Father, I thank You that with an unveiled face, I behold Your glory as in a mirror. I am transformed into the same image from glory to glory by Your Spirit.

Family Scripture Reading

Proverbs 6

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“And Lot lifted his eyes and saw all the plain of Jordan, that it was well watered everywhere (before the Lord destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah) like the garden of the Lord, like the land of Egypt as you go toward Zoar. Then Lot chose for himself all the plain of Jordan, and Lot journeyed east. And they separated from each other.”
Genesis 13:10 (NKJV)

AUGUST 7 - The way you treat a relationship when it no longer saves your life, pays your bills, or soothes your broken heart candidly reveals the motive you had for it, right from the very start. It is impossible to
escape your motives once you establish them as the direction for your life. With pure motive of heart, John the Baptist “made way for the Christ” since Jesus’ baptism by John was a starting point for apostolic preaching and the new, exhilarating era of salvation.

John’s meekness in his attitude toward Christ, making way and standing aside as the Son of God commenced His ministry, revealed the true motive of his character—humility, selflessness, and sacrificial purity.

Carefully examine your motives before entering any relationship, but especially a relationship with an authority figure. If there is even a shred of selfishness in your heart, any thought of “What’s in it for me?” you would be wise to stop pursing that relationship until you purify your motives. Otherwise, you’ll run into a dead end and be at a regretful loss to appropriately recover.

Father, I thank You that I understand that whatever I sow is what I reap. I choose to sow the right seeds today that will produce the future You desire for my life. I won’t grow weary in well doing, for I know that in due time I will reap a harvest if I do not faint.

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Galatians 4

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“He must increase, but I must decrease.”
John 3:30 (KJV)

AUGUST 6 - Like a careless match setting a house wildly aflame, ultimately rendering it into nothing but a useless pile of rubble, it is only a matter of time before we see those who have yet to commit their life to God cry out for help. Although they may have all the worldly possessions one could want, in reality, their life is little more than a brittle heap of scorched ash.

God always begins His strategic work on the inside before He ever manifests the final product on the outside. True progress is when one commits his or her life and plans to the Lord, allowing Him to exclusively lead. And as soon as you commit your work to the Lord, somehow through Him, your plans begin to favorably succeed.

Choose today to give God not part, but your entire life. He deserves it, doesn’t He? God desires to make you great; all He requests is your heartfelt compliance! John the Baptist said (and we must do the same), “I must decrease and He must increase.” That means the more we pursue God, the less we desire the pleasurable
things this world offers, thereby allowing the progression of His will to be accomplished.

Father, I choose to decrease so Jesus may increase in my life.

Family Scripture Reading

Proverbs 10

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“…for whatever a man sows that and that only is what he will reap.”
Galatians 6:7 (AMP)

AUGUST 3 - Any farmer knows that it is foolish to expect a harvest from seed he never sows. In all of life, there is no such thing as a harvest that did not first begin as a seed. There are many today in the body of Christ who continually beg God for a harvest, although there was never a time when they ever sowed a seed. Though diverse in appearance and habits, John and Jesus were of the same family, the same seed, planning the same harvest. And it is interesting to note that as John’s fundamental ministry was to prepare Israel for Jesus’ ministry, so must we prepare for the harvest God so intricately planned. Never complain to Heaven about a harvest from a seed you have never sown. In fact, even those who sow never need to approach God about their harvest. The law of sowing and reaping is intact. If you sow, you will reap. You don’t need to spend many hours in prayer for a harvest.

• Just sow the seed
• Wait in faith
• And expect that the harvest will come

Soon, you will find it coming to the shoreline of your life, sailing upon every wave.

Father, I thank You that I understand that whatever I sow is what I reap. I choose to sow the right seeds today that will produce the future You desire for my life. I won’t grow weary in well doing, for I know that in due time I will reap a harvest if I do not faint.

Family Scripture Reading

Galatians 4

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“While the earth remains, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, winter and summer, and day and night shall not cease.”
Genesis 8:22 (NKJV)

JULY 31 - “Are we there yet?” For anyone who has ever been around children, that irksome refrain is as familiar as gum on the bottom of their shoes. But even as adults we can generally agree that waiting on God is not easy. I have come to understand in my own life that waiting gives me an opportunity to prove my reliance on God. It is not our ability to wait, but our attitude during the waiting process that catches the
attention of God.

God requires us to sow a seed wrapped in our faith, and to hold fast to our confession for He who promised is faithful. Always remember that the sequence of sowing is: 1) Seed 2) TIME 3) Harvest.

God’s timing is always perfect for the harvest of our seed. He is never too late; He is never too early. Let us not worry about what God is going to do — He will always do His part. What we must take care of is our part. Always remember that your seed, when planted in the right soil, always produces a harvest.

Father, I thank You that You cause my seed to harvest in due time. I understand that a man who sows sparingly harvests sparingly, but a man who sows generously harvests generously. I choose to sow knowing that whatever I sow is what I reap. Lord, I thank You that Your timing is perfect.

Family Scripture Reading

Galatians 2

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“And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
John 8:31-32 (NLT)

JULY 30 - As a carpenter, Jesus knew a great deal about the art of measuring, various kinds of wood, the construction of houses, and the shape of rooms. Additionally, there were yokes to make for the oxen and tools for the farmers. And as an attentive servant of the people of Nazareth, spending hours creating objects for their daily use, Jesus knew the difference between deception and truth. In fact, Jesus has this to say
concerning Satan, “He is a liar and the father of all lies.” Although Satan cannot destroy us, ignorance can. God gave us His Word so we would walk above any deception Satan brings our way. The enemy attempts to twist and pervert the truth of God’s Word. As the father of lies, he convinces many that God is the one who is the liar.

We must never take ignorance lightly. Contrary to popular belief, what we don’t know will eventually hurt us. God’s Word states, “My people perish for lack of knowledge.” Not knowing what the Word of God says concerning an issue opens the door to deception.

Remember, deception believes something to be true when it is not. Some of the most confident men and women are misled without even realizing it. The Scriptures are given to us so we may know the thoughts of God in every area of our lives. As we press into the truth of God’s Word, we have the ability to clearly identify and ruthlessly expose the deception of the enemy.

God’s Word is truth. We must keep it before our eyes and meditate upon it day and night. As we continue in the Word, deception flees because the darkness of deception cannot withstand the light of truth.

Father, I thank You that I passionately pursue the truth of Your Word. I am truly Your disciple because I obey Your teachings.

Family Scripture Reading

Galatians 1

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“I tell you the truth, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds.”
John 12:24 (NIV)

JULY 29 - In recent years, archaeologists have discovered seeds that are thousands of years old. To the  surprise of many, when these seeds were planted, they began to grow. We can be ensured, therefore, that our seed is entirely dormant until we place it in the proper soil. While the seeds were in storage, they were only seeds. Yet, once they were planted, the seeds “died,” but a new plant grew in its place.

Early in His ministry, Jesus informed us that this would happen. Yet, the seeds of our lives remain just that, mere seeds, until we strategically plant them in fertile soil. What seeds are you holding in your hand? What have you been unwilling to release?

Take a look around your life. Everything you have is a potential seed, but the only way to receive a harvest is to sow. Be aware, though, that the Scriptures speak of seed, time, and harvest.

Your harvest takes time, and you must be prepared to wait. Rest assured that, just as crops often spring up without the farmer’s knowledge or assistance, your seed also grows up and brings you a harvest at the appointed time.

Father, I thank You that You give seed to the sower and that You cause my harvest to come so I can sow again.

Family Scripture Reading

Proverbs 9

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“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)

JULY 28 - His unmistakable scent; his legendary stride; his fury, his anointing — when Elijah appeared at Elisha’s field, no one could mistake what had happened. The coat of the fiery prophet Elijah was symbolically presented to Elisha, signaling to everyone that Elisha was to follow the prophet of God. At the time, Elisha’s livelihood was his team of oxen and his plow. When the man of God arrived, however, Elisha burned his plow until it became ash and roasted his oxen for a commemorative meal. There could be no retreat, just as there would be no retreat for Jesus when it came time for the Father’s will to be done on the cross. Jesus, as well as Elisha, walked confidently into the will of God. The will of God is not as mysterious as it may seem.

First Thessalonians 5:16-18 tells us exactly what God’s will is for our lives: “Always be joyful. Keep on praying. No matter what happens, always be thankful, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.” God’s will is contained in those explicit instructions: Don’t be like the world… Embrace God’s way of thinking… Always be joyful… Keep on praying… And always be thankful.

We fulfill God’s will when we follow these commands. To live in such a way means we must be thoroughly finished with our own way of living. We must burn the bridges to our own righteousness, troubles, and time constraints. The bridge of God’s Word that lies in front of us transports us to God’s will. The secret, nonetheless, is to remain firmly on the bridge.

Father, I thank You that I am not conformed to this world, but I am transformed by the renewing of my mind, and I prove what is Your good, pleasing, and perfect will.

Family Scripture Reading

Romans 16

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“As iron sharpens iron, so a man sharpens the countenance of his friend.”
Proverbs 27:17 (NKJV)

JULY 27 - If the relationship between Joseph and Jesus had not given birth to change, foretelling something new, then their close association as parent and child would have been completely unnecessary. So, with schooling behind Him, wood chips now intriguingly clung to Jesus’ fingertips, the pegs hammered straight, just as Joseph instructed. Change and growth compellingly marked the relationship between Joseph and Jesus, the carpenter and his apprentice. Joseph’s firstborn Son was willing to learn how to work as an adult, convincing others by His presence to live honest and pure.

If you are not changing and growing as a result of your relationships, then what is the point of continuing  them? Is there something beyond the fishing trips and the shopping sprees?We must not allow mediocrity to penetrate our lives through the influence of mediocre relationships! Such influence may appear benign, but like cancer, it is indeed deadly.

If you are going to be thrust into a dynamic future, then you must surround yourself with dynamic, excellent individuals who might sometimes even make you feel uncomfortable, as was often the case with the master and his apprentice—father and Son. These individuals compel you, by their very presence, to unearth the excellence within yourself. Embrace their correction and allow them to be honest with you. By doing this, change is inevitable.

Father, I thank You as iron sharpens iron, I sharpen those I call friend.

Family Scripture Reading

Romans 15

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