Oct 12

  • lifepointjeff
    lifepointjeff added a text contribution It All Belongs To God
    Scripture: "But who am I, and what is my people, that we should be able thus to offer willingly? For all things come from you, and of your own have we given you...v.16 all this abundance that we have provided for building you a house for your holy name comes from your hand and is all your own." The people had no problem giving to God because they realized that it all belongs to Him. The only reason we can give anything is because God has given us everything! It's easy to give… Read more »
  • lifepointjeff
    lifepointjeff added a text contribution Leaders Go First
    A leader cannot expect a follower to do more than he is willing to do. As leaders we cannot expect anyone to rise above our level of enthusiasm or sacrifice. David is raising resources to build the temple of God. In verse 5 he asks, "Who then will offer willingly, consecrating himself today to the Lord?" Every leader wants to know the answer to this question. Every leader wants to know, "who's with me? Who is crazy enough to charge this hill?" Verses 6-9 map out t… Read more »
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    lifepointjeff added a text contribution Legacy Living
    David demonstrates Legacy living. David's son Solomon is stepping into a leadership role. There is a changing of the guard. Solomon is going to finish the task that David started in building the house of the Lord. David has two choices, he can either hinder or help the call of God on the next generation. The only limitations on the next generation is lack of experience and resources. David demonstrates that it is the role of the older to resource the younger. He says in verse 2, "So… Read more »

Oct 18

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    lifepointjeff added a text contribution Smoke What You're Selling
    I was reading this morning in Job 3 & 4 when I came across this passage. Quick recap: God has given permission to Satan to attack Job. Amidst the attacks Job has maintained his integrity and hasn’t cursed God. However, in chapter 3, Job mourns the day of his birth and throws a pity party that only Pdiddy can top. In Chaper 4, Job’s friends come to console him. 3 “In the past you have encouraged many people; you have strengthened those who were weak. 4 Your words have suppor… Read more »

Jul 21