Imagine again being a pilgrim pursuing God by ascending a steep hill to an impressive house of worship, singing this song with others along the way. The Jewish temple at that time was built of stones weighing 400 tons. The plaza surrounding it was the size of six football fields and could accommodate as many as a million people. Yet this was a limited physical representation of a limitless God. Can you picture walking up a hill toward something that size? What does that do to the size of the problems you might be carrying with you today?
There is a relationship between our hearts and our eyes in today’s passage. What our hearts believe, our eyes see. What is in your heart today that might be clouding your vision of God? Name it. This is the beginning of humility.
Is there something that is living in your heart right now that is clouding your ability to see God clearly? Is it something that is making you anxious? Concerned? Resentful? Afraid? Overwhelmed? Tell God exactly what it is and why you feel that way.
Note the words in this part of the worship song. The Hebrew words for “proud” and “haughty” are also the Hebrew words for “tall.” Do you ever live as if you're the one who is taller than God? Do you feel like your vantage point is higher than his and that you would like him to come up to your assessment of your circumstances? If so, visualize yourself walking down the pilgrims’ path and God ascending back to his throne in the temple as King. Now ask him what he wants to do in whatever concerns you today.
Temperatures change when you ascend to higher elevations. Do you sense the beginning of an attitude (“altitude”) change? If you do, thank him for that as you move into your day. If you do not, ask him now to show you something today that would break the power of this distraction over you as you experience this second day on our prayer journey.
| No. | Subject | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 71 |
Week 3 - Day 21 (Take a Break).
 | 2019.09.08 |
| 70 |
Week 3 - Day 20
| 2019.09.07 |
| 69 |
Week 3 - Day 19
| 2019.09.07 |
| 68 |
Week 3 - Day 18
| 2019.09.07 |
| 67 |
Week 3 - Day 17
| 2019.09.07 |
| 66 |
Week 2 - Day 16
| 2019.09.07 |
| 65 |
Week 2 - Day 15 ( Unleash Compassion )
| 2019.09.07 |
| 64 |
Week 2 - Day 14
| 2019.09.07 |
| 63 |
Week 2 (Build Community) - Day 13
| 2019.09.01 |
| 62 |
Week 2 (Build Community) - Day 12
| 2019.09.01 |
| 61 |
Week 2 - Day 11
| 2019.08.29 |
| 60 |
Week 2 - Day 10
| 2019.08.28 |
| 59 |
Week 2 - Day 9
| 2019.08.27 |
| 58 | Week 2 (Build Community) - Day 8: Peace Sign | 2019.08.27 |
| 57 |
Week 1 - Day 7
| 2019.08.25 |
| 56 |
Week 1 - Day 6
| 2019.08.24 |
| 55 |
Week 1 - Day 5
| 2019.08.23 |
| 54 |
Week 1 - Day 4
| 2019.08.22 |
| 53 |
Week 1 - Day 3
| 2019.08.21 |
| » |
Week 1 - Day 2
| 2019.08.20 |
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him, nothing was made that has been made. (John 1:1 ~ 3)
God A holy (without sin), spiritual being, all-knowing, everywhere present, eternally existent in three distinct personalities – God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit – one God (Exodus 3:14-15, John 4:24, Matthew 28:19, John 1:1-2).Jesus Christ Jesus became “God in the flesh.” He was born through the miracle of a virgin birth, lived a sinless life, was crucified and died a physical death as atonement for our sins, and was physically resurrected from the grave. (Matthew 1:18-25, 1 Corinthians 15:3-8) He will return in bodily form as Lord of the universe, to gather his followers and judge those who have rejected him (Acts 1:9-11, Hebrews 9:27-28).
The Holy Spirit Lives within those who believe in Jesus Christ as Comforter and Advocate, and helps us become more like Jesus in thought, word, actions, and character (John 16:5-15).
Sin Men and women were created in the image of God but are now separated from God by sin (Romans 5:12-21).
Salvation Faith (belief and trust) in Jesus and his sacrifice on the cross is the only way to be reconciled with God (Acts 4:8-12). Salvation cannot be earned; it is offered through Jesus based on grace, not merit. What we couldn’t do for ourselves (reconcile with God), Jesus did through his death on the cross (Ephesians 2:8-9). God lovingly offers salvation to every person, and every person has the freedom to accept or reject this gift at any time (John 3:16-18). Faith requires repentance (conforming our lifestyle to Christ’s), and results in obedience. Baptism by immersion demonstrates a pledge of our willingness to live for Him (Acts 8:26-38, Romans 6:1-4).
The Bible The Bible is inspired by God and is therefore without error or contradiction, and is the sole authority for faith and practice. All our beliefs come from the Bible (2 Timothy 3:15-16, 2 Peter 3:15-16).
The Church The Church of Jesus Christ is not limited to any one institution or denomination; it consists of all who have trusted Jesus Christ for the redemption of their sins. Eastside is therefore but one part of the greater Church (1 Corinthians 12:12-17).
