2019-12-11
2 Timoteus 1:7 AFR53
Die Bybel sê vir ons dat vrees ‘n ‘gees’ is. Hierdie gees het ‘n brein wat dink en ‘n stem wat spreek en as jy dit toelaat, sal dit jou beheer. As jy vandag in ‘n stryd met ‘n ‘gees van vreesagtigheid’ is, maak die volgende jou gebed: ‘Here, u Woord sê dat wanneer ek u aangesig soek, sal U my hoor en my van al my vrese red (sien Psalm 34:5). Ek werp dus elke gedagte wat teen dit wat ek van U en u krag weet, neer (sien 2 Korintiërs 10:5). Ek staan op die belofte dat U my nooit sal verlaat of los nie (sien Hebreërs 13:5). Ek rus in die waarheid dat niks te moeilik vir U is nie (sien Jeremia 32:17). Ek verbly my in die versekering dat U alreeds u engele die verantwoordelikheid gegee het om my op al my paaie te beskerm (sien Psalm 91:11). Ek weerstaan die gees van vreesagtigheid en beveel dit om in Jesus se Naam te vlug (sien Jakobus 4:7). Deur geloof beveel ek dat u vrede, wat menslike verstand te bowe gaan, my hart en my gedagtes sal bewaak (sien Filippense 4:7). Dus sal ek nie toelaat dat my hart ontsteld of vreesbevange word nie (sien Johannes 14:27). In die Naam van Jesus bid ek. Amen.’ In plaas daarvan om nou op die probleem te fokus, fokus op die Probleem-oplosser – God! Dit mag dalk nie onmiddellik jou probleme oplos nie, maar dit sal jou gedagtes met vrede vul terwyl jy wag vir God om te werk. Jesaja het gesê: ‘U bewaar elkeen wat op U vertrou in vrede, die mense wie se gedagtes op U gerig is’ (Jesaja 26:3 NLV). Soos jy deur vandag met jou gedagtes op God gerig beweeg, sal jy perfekte en konstante vrede hê.
Sielskos: Neh 11-13; Joh 19:1-16; Ps 105:8-15; Spr 30:5-9
2 Timothy 1:7 NKJV
The Bible tells us that fear is a “spirit.” This spirit has a mind that thinks and a voice that speaks, and if you allow it to – it will control you. Today if you’re battling a “spirit of fear,” make this your prayer: “Lord, Your Word says when I seek Your face, You’ll hear me and deliver me from all my fears (See Psalm 34:4). So I cast down every anxious thought that rises up against what I know about You and Your power (See 2 Corinthians 10:5). I stand on the promise that You’ll never leave nor forsake me (See Hebrews 13:5). I rest in the truth that nothing is too hard for You (See Jeremiah 32:17). I rejoice in the assurance that You’ve already given Your angels responsibility for keeping and protecting me in all my ways (See Psalm 91:11). I resist the spirit of fear, and command it to flee in Jesus’ name (See James 4:7). By faith I decree that Your peace, which passes human understanding, will guard my heart and mind (See Philippians 4:7). Therefore, I will not let my heart be troubled or afraid (See John 14:27). In the name of Jesus, I pray. Amen.” Now instead of focusing on the problem, focus on the Problem-Solver – God! That may not immediately resolve your difficulty, but it’ll keep you in a peaceful state of mind while you wait for God to work. Isaiah said, “You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you!” (Isaiah 26:3 NLT). Note the word “fixed.” As you go through this day with your mind “fixed” on God, you’ll have “perfect and constant peace” (AMPC).
Soul food: Neh 11-13; John 19:1-16; Ps 105:8-15; Prov 30:5-9
2019-12-10
Psalm 34:10 NLT
Have you lost your job? Are you facing the possibility of losing your home or going bankrupt? Are you in the toughest place you’ve ever been? Paul “suffered the loss of all things” (Philippians 3:8 NAS), but he didn’t stay there. He went on to say, “My God shall supply all your need” (Philippians 4:19 NKJV). And God can do that for you – with or without a paycheck or some other anticipated source of income. The psalmist said, “Those who trust in the Lord will lack no good thing.” One of the things you have to watch out for is Satan’s worst-case-scenario talk. If you allow him, he will paint mental images of you living in a cardboard box, under a bridge. Stand on God’s Word today and declare: “Lord, You said if I’m willing and obedient, I will enjoy the best You have to offer (See Isaiah 1:19). You promise to surround me with favour (See Psalm 5:12). Your Word says that You can do more than anything I could even ask or think, according to Your power that works within me (See Ephesians 3:20). Even though nothing seems to be going right for me just now, give me faith to believe You for good things and better days. Your Word tells me to be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let my requests be made known to You. That Your peace, which surpasses human understanding, will guard my heart and mind (See Philippians 4:6-7). Lord, honor Your Word today, in the name of Jesus, Amen.”
Soul food: Neh 8-10; John 18:25-40; Ps 105:1-7; Prov 30:1-4
Psalm 34:11 NLV
Het jy jou werk verloor? Staar die moontlikheid om jou huis te verloor of bankrotskap jou in die gesig? Is jy op die moeilikste plek waar jy al ooit was? Paulus het ‘…alles as verlies afgeskryf…’ (Filippense 3:8 NLV), maar hy het nie daar gebly nie. Hy gaan voort om te sê: ‘…my God [sal] uit sy ontsaglike rykdom vir julle voorsien in elke behoefte wat julle het’ (Filippense 4:19 NLV). God kan dit vir jou doen – met of sonder ‘n salaristjek of ‘n ander verwagte bron van inkomste. Die Psalmdigter het gesê: ‘…wie op die Here vertrou, kort niks wat goed is nie…’ Een ding waarvoor jy op jou hoede moet wees is Satan se praatjies oor wat in die ergste geval kan gebeur. As jy dit toelaat, sal hy vir jou denkbeeldige prente skets waar jy in ‘n kartonboks onder ‘n brug woon. Staan vandag op God se Woord en verklaar: ‘Here, U het gesê dat indien ek gewillig en gehoorsaam is, sal ek die beste van dit wat U kan bied, geniet (sien Jesaja 1:19). U beloof om my met guns te omring (sien Psalm 5:12). U Woord sê dat U deur u krag wat in ons werk, meer kan doen as wat ek ooit sou kon vra of dink (sien Efesiërs 3:20). Selfs al lyk dit of niks tans vir my uitwerk nie, gee my die geloof om U vir goeie dinge en beter dae te glo. U Woord sê vir my om oor niks angstig te wees nie, maar om my versoeke deur gebed en smeking en met danksegging, aan U bekend te maak. Dat u vrede, wat menslike verstand te bowe gaan, my hart en gedagtes sal beskerm (sien Filippense 4:6-7). Here, eer u Woord vandag, in die Naam van Jesus, Amen.’
Sielskos: Neh 8-10; Joh 18:25-40; Ps 105:1-7; Spr 30:1-4
2019-12-09
Ecclesiastes 2:24 NLT
There will be times in life when it feels like there’s too much to do, and not enough time to do it. However, when you’re constantly on overload, it shows up in your attitude, your relationships, your job performance, and even your walk with God. If that’s where you are today, here’s what you need to do: (1) Pray. “Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken” (Psalm 55:22 NIV). Before you fall apart, ask God for the wisdom to evaluate what you are doing, and then be honest with yourself about why you’re in this predicament. The writer of Proverbs says, “Do not wear yourself out to get rich; do not trust your own cleverness. Cast but a glance at riches, and they are gone, for they will surely sprout wings and fly off…like an eagle” (Proverbs 23:4-5 NIV). Ask God to show you where you may be sacrificing your peace, health, and relationships on the altar of materialism. (2) Delegate. Moses, one of the greatest leaders in the Old Testament, was falling apart under the weight of responsibilities he needed to share with others. He got so depressed that he asked God to take his life! There were capable people all around him who were willing to help, but he wouldn’t let them. Sound familiar? As long as you insist on controlling and doing everything yourself, your productivity will stall and your peace of mind will evaporate. Bottom line: If you’re on overload today, start making some changes.
Soul food: Neh 5-7; John 18:12-24; Ps 150; Prov 29:22-27
