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Friday, 1 August 2025

Snakes on Your Path

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“And when those snakes and scorpions try to attack your feet, trample on them with all authority! Remember, the One in you is a thousand times greater than the one in the world.”

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Luke 10:19
Behold, I give you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you.

In Bible times, people did not have the luxury of motorised transport or railway systems to travel from one town to another. The only modes of transport they had at their disposal were camels, horses, donkeys and their feet. The Judean terrain was very unforgiving. Roads were little more than rocky, dusty pathways infested with scorpions and snakes. The average traveller travelled by foot, feet clad with nothing more than open sandals. I’m sure there must have been many a time when travellers were stung by scorpions, bitten by snakes or worse.

When the 72 disciples returned after Jesus had commissioned them for a short missionary trip (which they undertook by foot) they were so excited to tell of how even demons obeyed the authority of Jesus’ name. Jesus explained that he had witnessed how Satan was cast from heaven after his rebellion against God. He then went on to say, “I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you.” Jesus knew that they would relate this analogy, referring to their authority over Satan and his hordes, with their experience of trekking the scorpion and snake-infested highways of the Judean desert in open sandals.

As you track the paths of life, you will often find yourself walking down demon-infested avenues. The Bible says that the devil is waiting to devour us at every turn. But take heart, Jesus has given you authority to trample on these scorpions and serpents. In his name, he has given you authority to overcome all the power of the enemy. And the enemy’s power is nothing more than lies; lies about your health, your finances, your future, and your relationships. So, walk boldly in the victory that Christ has given you by the power of his name. And when those snakes and scorpions try to attack your feet, trample on them with all authority! Remember, the One in you is a thousand times greater than the one in the world. As Smith Wigglesworth said, “The life that is in me is a thousand times bigger than I am outside.”

God-tracking is stomping on the snakes and scorpions on your path.

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Luke 10:1-12,17
1 Peter 5:8-11
Mark 16:17-18
John 8:44 (NIV)
1 John 4:4

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DON’T GIVE UP, LOOK UP & PRAY

“By that authority, I trample upon all the devil’s schemes in my life.”

“Thank you dear God for the victory you have given me though the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Thank you for the Blood of Jesus upon my life. I claim the authority you have given me in the name of Jesus. By that authority, I trample upon all the devil’s schemes in my life; I tread upon snakes and scorpions, in Jesus Christ’s name! I confess that the Holy Spirit, who dwells within me, is far greater than any evil force Satan can throw at me. Amen.”

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Friday, 25 July 2025

It’s That Easy

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“Faith is admitting that we don’t have what it takes to work for our salvation. It is simply by putting our confidence in the work of Jesus through the cross that we are saved. It’s that easy!”

Ephesians 2:8-9
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith--and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God--not by works, so that no one can boast.

Studies have shown that the hippocampus of one’s brain, which is responsible for short-term memory, shrinks when one is under stress. In other words, the more stressed you become, the more forgetful you become. Further studies have shown that religious people tend to have short-term memory lapses, indicating that their hippocampi have become reduced. The researchers put this down to the stresses involved in following the precepts of religious rites.

As Christians, we do follow the precepts of our scriptures. However, true Christianity is not a set of rules; it’s a relationship. The essence of salvation for a Christian is not religious works but a submissive faith in God’s grace – and grace is God’s doing. He did it by sending Jesus, his righteous son, to die for sin in our place (because the wages of sin is death) and then, by his resurrection, to create a way for us to be forgiven of sin. Jesus became sin for us so that, in him, we might become God’s righteousness. The Law of the Spirit of life in Christ has set us free from the requirements of dead religious rites. Faith is admitting that we don’t have what it takes to work for our salvation. It is simply by putting our confidence in the work of Jesus through the cross that we are saved. It’s that easy!

Kathryn Khulman said, “Christianity is not a religion; Christianity is a supernatural revelation.” Jesus said, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest,” and “my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." Religion is bearing up under the yoke of religious rites, while true Christianity is simply tracking your life track by faith, arm in arm with Jesus.

God-tracking is not a religious rite; it’s a stress-free walk of faith.

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Romans 6:23
2 Corinthians 5:21
Romans 8:1-11
2 Corinthians 12:9
Romans 3:28
Matthew 11:28-30

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DON’T GIVE UP, LOOK UP & PRAY

“I will walk by faith and not by human effort.”

“Dear God, I admit that I have sinned and come short of your righteous requirements. In the name of Jesus Christ, I repent of my sin and of my human efforts at trying to earn my salvation by good works. I realise now that I am saved only by the work of Jesus on the cross and his resurrection from the dead. And that is grace. I accept this fact by faith and confess Christ as Lord of my life. I come to Jesus today to take up his yoke and let go of my own vague endeavours. From here on, I will walk by faith and not by human effort. Amen.”

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Friday, 18 July 2025

He is In Your Boat

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“A guide always travels the path of those he is guiding. The Lord, your Guide, will trek your life track with you. So, fix your eyes on Jesus, even when it seems he is asleep in the back of your boat.”

Psalm 46:1-3
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore, we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging

"Come into the ark, you and all your household, because I have seen that you are righteous before me in this generation. For after seven more days I will cause it to rain on the earth forty days and forty nights, and I will destroy from the face of the earth all living things that I have made." These are some of the words that God spoke to Noah just before the deluge that destroyed the world during his time. Notice here that God called Noah and his family into the ark, implying that he would be in the ark with them.

We read a similar story in the gospel of Mark where Jesus and his disciples were crossing the Sea of Galilee when a storm arose. It was a severe storm, and the men thought they would perish. All the while, as they bailed water and battled the rigging, Jesus was asleep on a pillow in the stern of the boat. Finally, in desperation, they woke him up, and he miraculously calmed the storm. In both of these life-threatening instances, men were in serious danger, yet it was clear that the Lord was with them in their storms.

If we acknowledge God in all our ways, then he will guide us on our paths in life. If it is he who is directing us, then we can be sure that he is by our side, every step of the way. If you’re in a place of peace, then rejoice because God is with you in it. If you’re in a storm, then rejoice because God is with you in it. As Charles Spurgeon said, “As sure as God puts his children in the furnace, he will be in the furnace with them.” A guide always travels the path of those he is guiding. The Lord, your Guide, will trek your life track with you. So, fix your eyes on Jesus, even when it seems he is asleep in the back of your boat.

God-tracking is knowing that he is walking the path with you.

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Genesis 7:1-4
Mark 4:35-41
Deuteronomy 31:6-8

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DON’T GIVE UP, LOOK UP & PRAY

“I put my faith in your guidance and in your companionship as I face the storms that come my way.”

“Sovereign Lord, thank you so much that you are with me in every situation I find myself. I praise you through the thick and the thin, because I know that you are my guide and that you are tracking the path of my life with me. I submit to your hand and continue to acknowledge you in all my ways – in my finances, my relationships, my job, my studies, my church life, my most private life and every single aspect of all that I am and all that I have. I put my faith in your guidance and in your companionship as I face the storms that come my way. Praise you for the fellowship of your Holy Spirit. Amen.”

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Unless otherwise indicated, all Bible quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, English Standard Version (ESV)

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Friday, 11 July 2025

The Flavour of Faith

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“Therefore, make sure your conversation is seasoned with the conscious presence of the Holy Spirit every time you find yourself in a position of conflict or are called upon to share your faith in this world.”

Colossians 4:6
Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.

I remember my first attempt at cooking a curry. Before I go any further, one thing you need to understand is that I’m no cook! Yet, with the council and direction of my talented wife, I once boldly attempted to cook up a dish fit for the Raj of India. The ingredients: sunflower oil, beef braising steak, onions, chopped tomatoes, garlic cloves, chillies, fresh root ginger, cumin, turmeric, garam masala, natural yoghurt and a handful of freshly chopped coriander. I dare say, it turned out quite okay.

I fully understand that not everyone who reads this may be a lover of Indian cuisine. However, I’m sure you’ll agree that most of the ingredients listed above would make for a very fragrant and seasoned dish. Garlic, chillies, cumin, coriander and the other herbs and spices all have strong flavours and can certainly influence the dish to produce its distinctive curry flavour. However, if I were to remove these distinct ingredients, I’d be left with sunflower oil, beef braising steak, onions and chopped tomatoes. If I cooked only these components, my splendid curry would end up nothing more than an average stew.

As we track the highways and byways of the Christian life, we often find ourselves in situations that test the flavour of our faith. The scripture tells us to make the most of every opportunity by allowing our interaction with the world to be seasoned as with salt. We are the salt of the earth, which means that we essence the world around us with the flavour of Christ. In our own strength, we would find it impossible to reveal God’s grace and power to the world, but when we allow our witness to be seasoned with the power of God’s Spirit, we become salt and light in a decaying and dark world.

Jesus promised that the Holy Spirit would give us the words we need to speak when we’re put on the spot. Therefore, make sure your conversation is seasoned with the conscious presence of the Holy Spirit every time you find yourself in a position of conflict or are called upon to share your faith in this world. Only his power and grace will turn your humdrum stew into a fragrant curry.

God-tracking is a life seasoned by the presence of his Holy Spirit.

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Colossians 4:5-6
Matthew 5:13-16
Mark 13:10-11
John 16:13-15

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DON’T GIVE UP, LOOK UP & PRAY

I surrender my conversations and interactions to you and seek your words when I’m called upon to share my faith.

“Heavenly Father, I realise that it is only the fellowship and presence of your Holy Spirit in my life that will produce the seasoning I need to be your witness or be able to face conflict. You, O Holy Spirit, are the salt of my being. Help me to rest in your inspiration and instruction as I interact with those around me. Your power is the source of my strength. Your grace is the source of my ability. I surrender my conversations and interactions to you and seek your words when I’m called upon to share my faith. You, O Lord, are the essence that gives my life fragrance. Amen.”

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GodTracker is a weekly e-mail Christian motivational thought, written by Dudley Anderson, based on the premise that God has a plan for our lives. His Word calls us to seek his plan by acknowledging him in all our ways and by tracking his purposes, in faith.

Unless otherwise indicated, all Bible quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, English Standard Version (ESV)

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Friday, 4 July 2025

Praise Him in the Hallway

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“It will soon become clear which door to pass through as the Lord directs you through his word and Spirit. And while you’re waiting for God to open that door, praise him in the hallway!”

Psalm 27:14
Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD.

“And while you’re waiting for God to open that door, praise him in the hallway!” I read the Facebook posting on my timeline and smiled. I immediately remembered what the scriptures say in Revelation. John the Apostle was given messages to the 7 churches of Asia Minor. He was told to write to the church of Philadelphia that what Christ opens no one can shut and what he shuts no one can open. Then he went on to say that God had placed before the Philadelphians an open door.

If we acknowledge God in all our ways and seek him in faith, then he will lead us according to the plans he has for our lives. In the process of tracking the course that the Lord lays before us, we often encounter so-called, “doors” of opportunity. In other words, we face various options to appropriate various opportunities that present themselves to us as open or closed doors. Sometimes these doors are way open and all we need to do is walk on in.

Sometimes, however, you may find yourself in a large palatial hallway with several doors (or opportunities) before you, all closed. It is here that you need to pause before grabbing the first available door handle on your own initiative to thrust the door open and wait. When God bolts the door, don't try to get in through the window. The will of God will never lead you where the grace of God cannot keep you. You need to wait on God and wait for God to orchestrate your circumstances to fall in line with his plans before you can walk through any doorway. It will soon become clear which door to pass through as the Lord directs you through his word and Spirit. And while you’re waiting for God to open that door, praise him in the hallway!

God-tracking is praising God while waiting for that door to open.

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Revelation 3:7-8

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DON’T GIVE UP, LOOK UP & PRAY

“I give my future to you and choose to praise you here in the hallway, as I wait for you to open the next door in my life.”

“My Lord, thank you for the many doors you have opened to me in my life. Thank you for all your blessings and opportunities. Yet today, I face several new opportunities that present themselves to me. I do acknowledge you in all my ways, O Lord, so help me to hear your voice and follow your bidding in making the most of the right opportunity, with wisdom. I give my future to you and choose to praise you here in the hallway, as I wait for you to open the next door in my life. Praise God! Amen.”

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