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LOOK BACK FROM ETERNITY -by Penny your fellow God's Embrace member

Look Back From Eternity

Ruth lived in the land of Moab just east of Canaan. She was not an Israelite but she married one of the sons of Naomi who had recently moved to Moab from Judah because of a famine. After ten years, Ruth's husband died. Naomi was going to return to her homeland and thought Ruth should remain with her people in Moab. But Ruth loved Naomi and desired to stay by her side. Ruth 1:16-17 "Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God. Where you die I will die, and there I will be buried." Life back in Canaan was difficult for Naomi and Ruth. Without anyone to care for them, Ruth had to pick left over grain from the fields simply to have enough to eat. Fortunately, Jewish law made provisions for this type of charity to the poor. As a poor foreigner in a strange land, this was a very humbling time for Ruth. After two harvesting seasons of faithfully gathering food for herself and Naomi, Ruth married Boaz who owned the field where she worked. They soon had a son, and Naomi was allowed to help care for the boy. Their life had suddenly, and wonderfully, improved. And though Ruth must have been relieved and pleased to have a son, imagine her amazement when she is allowed to look back and view the results of her life from God's perspective. Ruth's husband, Boaz, was an Israelite from the tribe of Judah. Their son was named Obed: "He was the father of Jesse, the father of {King} David" (Ruth 4:17). From this same family line (fourteen generations later), Mary would give birth to a boy named Jesus. Our view of God's Kingdom is VERY limited. No matter how much we desire otherwise, there are simply pieces of the puzzle we are unable to fit together. While we walk this earth and breathe this air, we most likely will never see the purpose of our struggles. Yet, we must closely follow the One who leads and give ourselves wholeheartedly to each task we are given. We must learn to trust His perfect plan! A shining light will always penetrate the darkness. And though we may not see the impact we have on others, one day we will stand with our Heavenly Father and rejoice as He reveals how we were used for His glorious purpose. One day we will watch our life unfold and clearly see the use of every helping hand, every encouraging word, and even every smile we shared in the midst of our trials. The shining light of our life has great meaning and purpose - true meaning and purpose which we will joyfully witness when we are allowed to look back from eternity. Have a Christ Centered Day! Steve Troxel God's Daily Word Ministries

Who Should Be In Charge?

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Do You Have Your Own Website?� Host TGIF�for FREE and Encourage Others Daily! TGIF Today God Is First�is one of the fastest growing daily devotionals online today. Over 170,000�men and women around the world�receive spiritual encouragement each day through this workplace-focused daily email devotional. Now you can minister to your�own website visitors.�Click here to learn more. Who Should Be In Charge? TGIF Today God Is First Volume 2 by Os Hillman Sunday, July 12 2009 "When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan"�(Prov 29:2, NKJV). We hear a lot these days about being "politically correct." It seems we must be sensitive to every group, no matter how that group might negatively impact our lives or violate ethical or moral laws. When God created the earth, he did not care what people thought of his policies. His policy was THE way! But his primary motive was not to control but to bless mankind, His creation. His nature was only good. In Jeremiah 9:24 we find God's nature described: "I am the LORD, who exercises kindness, justice and righteousness on earth, for in these I delight," declares the LORD. He laid down rules in the�Garden of Eden�for�Adam and Eve�to follow. As long as they followed the rules, they would reign over every living creature. They were representing the Creator in all aspects. God's government was being expressed through his creation in humans, nature and animals. He was and is the ultimate righteous ruler. God's desire was to extend this mandate across the earth through Godly leaders who could represent and legislate his Kingdom in all spheres of life. This is why He said in Deuteronomy 28:13,14: "The LORD will make you the head, not the tail. If you pay attention to the commands of the LORD your God that I give you this day and carefully follow them, you will always be at the top, never at the bottom." God desires to raise up Godly leaders who can represent His interest on the earth. He has called you and me to be one of His representatives. or send this link to your friends to encourage them to�subscribe free�to TGIF!

Strongholds Over Industries

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You receive the TGIF Daily Devotional, but do you know about our other�FREE RESOURCES?��Learn More� Strongholds Over Industries TGIF Today God Is First Volume 2 by Os Hillman Friday, July 10 2009 "Then the LORD said to Joshua, 'Today I have rolled away the reproach of Egypt from you'"�(Josh 5:9). A longtime TGIF subscriber, Bill called and asked for my help. I met him in�Lake Tahoe�and, over a three-hour lunch, he confided to me some of his struggles in his industry. He said that he'd often been lied to and exploited by others in his business. The�Holy Spirit�prompted me to say, "That's because the ruling spirit in this industry is mammon and deceit. I believe that God has called you to play a part in cleaning up your industry." "But how?" he said. "I've got a federal lawsuit on my back. I'm being driven out of business." "Bill," I said, "God has put you in a season of preparation in order to remove the 'Egypt' from your working life in order to bring His Kingdom into your industry." God desires to bring His Kingdom into every sphere of life. When Jesus wanted to bring His Kingdom into the corrupt tax system in�Jerusalem, the first thing He did was recruit Matthew, the tax collector. He began investing in his life. The same was true of Zacheus. "Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through. When Jesus reached the tree, he looked up and said to him, "Zacchaeus, come down immediately. I must stay at your house today." So he came down at once and welcomed him gladly. All the people saw this and began to mutter, "He has gone to be the guest of a 'sinner.'" But Zacchaeus stood up and said to the Lord, "Look, Lord! Here and now I give half of my possessions to the poor, and if I have cheated anybody out of anything, I will pay back four times the amount" (Luke 19: 2, 6-8). Jesus' presence brought conviction to anyone who was operating in an ungodly manner. Do you need the presence of Jesus in your industry? Invite Him in today.� or send this link to your friends to encourage them to�subscribe free�to TGIF! Living On The Third River This unique "quick-read" book will quite likely create a major paradigm shift in your thinking about money, convict you about your current financial outlook, and free you to live in God's abundant provision. It begins as a story of three people living along three rivers who make very different choices about the water they each manage. The water represents their money and possessions, and the meaning of the story is unmistakably clear and powerfully effective, told in a way that even a child could understand. This is an ideal resource to purchase multiple copies and share with friends, co-workers, and family.� Learn More

Graham Power Speaks to World Christian Leaders

Friday, July 10, 2009� |� Graham Power Speaks to World Christian Leaders Dear Friend, Founder of the�Global Day of Prayer�Graham Power Speaks to World Christian Leaders�Watch the Video.� Please add us to your address book, to make sure you will receive this mailing in the future. If you wish to be taken off the mailing list and you don't have log-in details, please use the contact us form on�www.call2all.org

SISSEL - MY TRIBUTE ( TO GOD BE THE GLORY )

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you are called to fellowship with Jesus

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Fellowship With God

1 CORINTHIANS 1:9 NIV
9 God, who has called you into fellowship with his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, is faithful.

You need to stop and think about this. God wants to have fellowship with you.

We are not talking about some lower level person. Not just a leader of a country. Not just a billionaire.

God!

Stop and think about God, all His knowledge, all His wealth, all His power -- the ruler of the Universe, and all that He could choose to do.

Why would God desire your company?

Honestly, I don't know. All I can say is that He does,
according to the Bible.

But what an opportunity! What a privilege! To fellowship with GOD!

What does fellowship mean? The word used in 1 Corinthians 1:9 is the Greek word "koinonia" (koy-nohn-ee'-ah). Some meanings are fellowship, association, communion, participation, intimacy, partnership, and a having in common.

That is what God wants with you. Koinonia.

The same word is used in the following verse. Notice how the Living Bible translates it.

2 CORINTHIANS 13:14 LB
14 May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. May God's love and the Holy Spirit's friendship be yours. Paul

SAY THIS: I will respond to God's call and fellowship with Him.
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an atheist friend

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A young man who had been raised as an atheist was training to be an Olympic diver. The only religious influence in his life came from his outspoken Christian friend. The young diver never really paid much attention to his friend's sermons, but he heard them often.

One night, the diver went to the indoor pool at the college he attended. The lights were all off, but since the pool had big skylights and the moon was bright, there was plenty of light for practice. The young man climbed up to the highest diving board and turned his back to the pool on the edge of the board, arms extended outward.� It was then that he saw his shadow on the wall. The shadow of his body was in the shape of a cross. The man felt as if someone was speaking to him.� The words of his Christian friend filled his mind. In his heart, he suddenly realized the truth.� Instead of diving, he knelt down and finally asked God to come into his life.� As the young transformed diver stood to his feet, a maintenance man walked in and turned on the lights. The pool had been drained for repairs.

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wealth counduits of the kingdom

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Len Zoeteman - WEALTH CONDUITS OF THE KINGDOM

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Do You Hear what I hear ? video

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One Pair Of Hands

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Towel of servanthood

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John records that: "Jesus...rose from supper and laid aside His garments, took a towel and girded Himself...poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples' feet, and to wipe them with the towel with which He was girded. Then He came to Simon Peter. And Peter said to Him, 'Lord, are You washing my feet?''' (Luke 13:3-6 NKJV).

Source: The Word For Today

Jesus...laid aside His garments...
John 13:3-4 NKJV

Jesus didn't wait for His disciples to make the first move, He went first. He taught that in order to serve God you must be willing to lay aside your image, your comfort and your agenda. And He dramatised it in a way His disciples would never forget. By laying aside His garments He showed them God has no time for form or fashion. Real ministry is not image conscious; it's done with a complete loss of distinction. God incarnate clothed Himself in humility. Amazing! But Peter didn't get it. He was embarrassed to think that His Lord would allow Himself to be seen in such demeaning light. So Jesus said, "You call Me Teacher and Lord...If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another's feet. For I have given you an example, that you should do as I have done to you...If you know these things, blessed are you if you do them" (John 13:13-17 NKJV).

If you want to be blessed, don't join the 'Spiritual elitists' who are impressed by their own speeches and display their own accomplishments. Lay aside everything you privately glory in and pick up the towel of servanthood. And don't wait for others. Somebody at your table needs to start a trend. Today let it be you!

SoulFood reading: Jer 28-30, Luke 5:12-26, Ps 110, Pr 15:8-9

This Daily Encouragement comes from The Word for Today devotional available free from UCB Australia. For more information, please visit The Word For Today website at www.thewordfortoday.com.au

Finish Strong

Finish Strong

Proverbs 18 : 16

Doors, many doors are opening to you. God is opening up new avenues of release in your life. Your gift has made room for you. He has given you a greater venue in which to express what He is speaking to your Spirit. (Proverbs 18:16) A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.

THE POWER OF ATTITUDE

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