Hello
my dear friends! One of the greatest challenges for the disciple of
Jesus is to admit need . . . to oneself, to others, and sometimes even
to God. Contrary to popular belief, being in need is not a sign of
weakness but a fact of life. Jesus not only meets our every need, He is
our greatest need.
I need Him every hour. You do too.
Denny
Psalms of Discipleship—Principle #39
Life Principles For Those Who Choose To Follow Jesus And Live The Discipled Life
Key Scripture: 12 For he will deliver the needy when he cries for help,
The afflicted also, and him who has no helper. 13 He will have
compassion on the poor and needy, And the lives of the needy he will
save. 14 He will rescue their life from oppression and violence, And
their blood will be precious in his sight; Psalm 72:12-14
Core Value: Grace
How needy are you today? We live in a culture where being in need is
seen as a weakness. It takes courage to admit need. It takes a measure
of humility to come to the place where it feels safe to be real enough
to accept help. Spiritual pride says, “no thanks. I’ve got it.”
Spiritual humility says, “thanks for offering. I’ll take it.”
What do you need to do with your needs? Give them, all of them, to Jesus.
Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need. Matthew 6:33 (NLT)
And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from
his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:19 (NLT)
Principle #39 & Personal Application: Quality disciples need rescuing by the only One who can save.
Note: This is a Messianic prophecy that points to Jesus Christ, the Righteous King.
Application:
The quality disciple needs rescuing by the only One who can save.
• There is no one like Jesus: Only Jesus can rescue the needy and afflicted when they cry for help (vs. 12).
• There is no one like Jesus: Only Jesus can offer the kind of
compassion for the poor and needy that will transform their lives (vs.
13).
• There is no one like Jesus: Only Jesus can grant His
peace to those who are in places of oppression and violent conflict (vs.
14).
Reflect & Respond: Some Really Good Questions To Ponder…
When I am going through a difficult circumstance, how does the grace of God help me cope?
What can I learn from Jesus’ example on how He relates to the needy, afflicted, and the poor?
Prayer:
Lord Jesus, May I have Your heart, Your passion, for those who are in
desperate need of rescue by You. May I have Your ears so I can be in
tune with the cries of those who are hurting. May I have Your hands so I
can touch the needy with Your love. And may I have Your feet that will
lead me down the path of service done in Your name.
The Essential Core Values Of The Quality Disciple Are…
Grace—Worship—Bible Study—Prayer—Community—Service
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Discipleship: A One Year Journey With the Shepherd to your library. Now
in ebook format.
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I need Him every hour. You do too.
Denny
Psalms of Discipleship—Principle #39
Life Principles For Those Who Choose To Follow Jesus And Live The Discipled Life
Key Scripture: 12 For he will deliver the needy when he cries for help, The afflicted also, and him who has no helper. 13 He will have compassion on the poor and needy, And the lives of the needy he will save. 14 He will rescue their life from oppression and violence, And their blood will be precious in his sight; Psalm 72:12-14
Core Value: Grace
How needy are you today? We live in a culture where being in need is seen as a weakness. It takes courage to admit need. It takes a measure of humility to come to the place where it feels safe to be real enough to accept help. Spiritual pride says, “no thanks. I’ve got it.” Spiritual humility says, “thanks for offering. I’ll take it.”
What do you need to do with your needs? Give them, all of them, to Jesus.
Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need. Matthew 6:33 (NLT)
And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19 (NLT)
Principle #39 & Personal Application: Quality disciples need rescuing by the only One who can save.
Note: This is a Messianic prophecy that points to Jesus Christ, the Righteous King.
Application:
The quality disciple needs rescuing by the only One who can save.
• There is no one like Jesus: Only Jesus can rescue the needy and afflicted when they cry for help (vs. 12).
• There is no one like Jesus: Only Jesus can offer the kind of compassion for the poor and needy that will transform their lives (vs. 13).
• There is no one like Jesus: Only Jesus can grant His peace to those who are in places of oppression and violent conflict (vs. 14).
Reflect & Respond: Some Really Good Questions To Ponder…
When I am going through a difficult circumstance, how does the grace of God help me cope?
What can I learn from Jesus’ example on how He relates to the needy, afflicted, and the poor?
Prayer:
Lord Jesus, May I have Your heart, Your passion, for those who are in desperate need of rescue by You. May I have Your ears so I can be in tune with the cries of those who are hurting. May I have Your hands so I can touch the needy with Your love. And may I have Your feet that will lead me down the path of service done in Your name.
The Essential Core Values Of The Quality Disciple Are…
Grace—Worship—Bible Study—Prayer—Community—Service
Denny Bates & Something New Christian Publishers © 2012 All rights reserved.
www.dennybates.com
http://
Looking for an easy way to boost your devotional life? Add Psalms of Discipleship: A One Year Journey With the Shepherd to your library. Now in ebook format.
http://www.dennybates.com/
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