GOD-TRACKING IS TAKING UP DIVINE ARMS AGAINST THE DEVIL’S SCHEMES

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26 May 2017

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GOD-TRACKING IS TAKING UP DIVINE ARMS AGAINST THE DEVIL’S SCHEMES

Romans 12:21
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

We see the images all too often on our TV screens of victims of terrorism running, screaming, bleeding after a cowardly attack. As I watch, I taste the bile of anger rising in my throat. I’m not naïve and do realise that we do not live in single-minded blissful political and religious utopia but I cannot understand why some people resort to merciless killing of innocent children for the sake of their cause. The natural man in me rises with vehement vengeance in his heart. But then I remember our Lord’s words, “I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.”

It is a perfectly natural inclination to want to retaliate when we’re hurt by others. In the worst-case scenario of terrorism, we might even fantasise about taking up arms to fight those who kill our children. Indeed, we need the protection of a credible armed defence force (and we need to pray for our brave soldiers who lay their lives on the line for our safety) but, when I personally become consumed with passion for vengeance, I remember our Scriptures say, “Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, ‘Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.’”

If you sometimes feel like I do when you watch the news, then I suggest we take up arms! The weapons in our arsenal are mighty but the weapons we fight with are not guns or bombs, they are divine. This war we fight is not of the flesh but of the spirit. Our enemy is not the suicide bomber but the invisible satanic force behind his motivations and actions. Christian, we have several weapons at our disposal but the greatest weapon we have is prayer. We have the liberty and authority to pray in the name of Jesus, and his name is above every other name. We have the liberty and authority to speak the Word of God in prayer. The Word of God is a double-edged sword, powerful enough to divide soul and spirit, bone and marrow.

So, if you’re facing a war in your life today; if you find anger rising in your throat like bile every time you see that person who challenges your every move, don’t allow your natural man to take the bait. Turn to Jesus and put him on like the armour of God. Your fight is not against flesh and blood but against devilish powers in the spirit realm. So, love that person who opposes you but wield the Sword of the Spirit against the forces behind them.

God-tracking is taking up divine arms against the devil’s schemes

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Dudley

READ ALL ABOUT ITMatthew 5:43-48Romans 12:14-212 Corinthians 10:3-5Hebrews 4:12Ephesians 6:10-18

Don’t Give Up, Look Up!

Dear Lord, I commit my fight to you. Help me to have grace and strength to stand against my enemy

Pray
“In the name of Jesus, I take up my divine weapons. I declare that the name of Jesus Christ is greater than any power, force or opponent I face. I wield the Sword of the Spirit – the word of God – and declare, ‘Greater is he who is in me than he who is in the world.’ I wield the Sword of the Spirit and declare, ‘The LORD reigns; let the peoples tremble!’ I wield the Sword of the Spirit and declare, ‘no weapon that is fashioned against me shall succeed.’ My fight is not against flesh and blood but against the powers of darkness in heavenly realms. Therefore, I pray for every militant terrorist and every opponent of peace that they will abandon their cause and seek the living God – the God of love. Dear Lord, I commit my fight to you. Help me to have grace and strength to stand against my enemy. In Jesus’ name. Amen.”

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GOD-TRACKING IS MAKING THE MOST OF THE JOURNEY

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19 May 2017

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GOD-TRACKING IS MAKING THE MOST OF THE JOURNEY

Proverbs 16:1
The plans of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from the LORD.

I often talk about the A to Z of Christian living. That is, how, on the track of life, God seldom takes us from point A to B to C and then to point D. More often than not he guides our path from A to B to C and then off to X and Y. But, before we make it to point Z we find ourselves back on the track to point D. I’ve experienced this phenomenon in my life, many times, and wondered why God allows this. Over time I have found that what really matters in the trek of life, is not the destination of the journey, but rather the journey itself. It’s on the journey that God works out all things for our good.

Jeremiah was God’s prophet at the time of the Babylonian conquest of Judah and the subsequent captivity. He prophesied to a rebellious people that they would suffer the wrath of God. As a result, he was severely abused and ostracised. Jeremiah cried out to God, “Why does the way of the wicked prosper? Why do all who are treacherous thrive?” On his track of life, old Jerry found himself delayed and dejected. Indeed, it took la lifetime before he saw the fulfilment of his calling as a prophet. In his reply to Jeremiah’s complaint, God said, “If you have raced with men on foot, and they have wearied you, how will you compete with horses?”

You may have questions for God like Jeremiah had. You may have hopes and dreams that seem to keep being delayed. You may find yourself on a detour today, but be encouraged to enjoy the journey, as you seek to track the plans and purposes of God. God does have a plan for you; a plan for a future filled with hope and wellbeing. However, God’s plan is not a destination, it’s a journey. On this journey, as you seek God, you will grow in faith and patience. On this journey, as you seek God, you will be impacted by people and impact others, likewise. In fact, even the very seeking of the plans of God fulfills his purpose for you, because all things work together for the good of those who are called according to his purpose. You see, it’s in the process of running life’s detours where God will develop in you the strength and stamina to run with horses.

God-tracking is making the most of the journey

Blessings

Dudley

READ ALL ABOUT ITJeremiah 12:1-6Jeremiah 29:11-12Romans 8:28

Don’t Give Up, Look Up!

Help me keep my eyes on Jesus at all times and grow fit in faith and patience as I enjoy life’s detours

Pray
“Heavenly Father, thank you that you have a plan and a purpose for my life. Thank you that, as I acknowledge you in all my ways, all my ways will work out according to your plan. Your plan is not a destination; it’s a journey. Help me to travel well. Help me keep my eyes on Jesus at all times and grow fit in faith and patience as I enjoy life’s detours. I commit my current situation to you and pray that I will impact those around me, in your name. I pray too, that I will be positively impacted by the people in my life, every step of the way. Amen.”

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GOD-TRACKING IS A 3-PART MISSION: TO INTERACT, IMPACT AND INFLUENCE PEOPLE TO BE TRUE FOLLOWERS OF JESUS CHRISTSubscibe

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12 May 2017

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GOD-TRACKING IS A 3-PART MISSION: TO INTERACT, IMPACT AND INFLUENCE PEOPLE TO BE TRUE FOLLOWERS OF JESUS CHRIST

John 20:31
…but these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.

Interact, impact and influence people to be true followers of Jesus Christ. This has been my mission statement for many years. Jesus practiced this process when he walked on earth. He interacted with and impacted the crowds through miracles and healings and he influenced them by his parables and teaching until they became his followers. Granted, at the end of his earthly life, everyone turned away from him, but only to open the way for his greatest impact of all – the cross. The impact of the cross has influenced billions of people, though the ages, to be his true followers.

Jesus had his own mission statement, which lines up well with this. “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me,” he said, quoting from the prophet Isaiah, “because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed, to proclaim the year of the Lord's favour.” Several times, Jesus sent out his followers with the same commission. For instance, on one occasion he sent out his 12 closest disciples with this directive: “And proclaim as you go, saying, ‘The kingdom of heaven is at hand.’ Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers, cast out demons.”

God-tacking involves being influenced to follow Christ. God-tracking involves following his example and instructions. You and I, as trackers of the will of God, are commissioned to go into all the world and influence people to be disciples of Jesus. But how can we influence them unless we make an impact on their lives? And how can we impact them unless we interact with them in the first place. Today I encourage us to interact, impact and influence our friends, our family and our colleagues to be true followers of Jesus Christ, by proclaiming liberty to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind; by setting at liberty those who are oppressed; by proclaiming the year of the Lord's favour.

God-tracking is a 3-part mission: to interact, impact and influence people to be true followers of Jesus Christ

Blessings

Dudley

READ ALL ABOUT ITMatthew 10:5-7Luke 4:16-22Matthew 28:19

Don’t Give Up, Look Up!

Today I make a conscious choice to begin interacting with people by sharing the good news of the Kingdom Gospel wherever I can

Pray
“Dear God, thank you that you sent people into my life to interact with me and make an impact on my life, so that I would be influenced to become a true follower of Jesus. Thank you for the many opportunities that exist for me to do the same in the lives of people around me. Help me to be bold in praying for the sick and proclaiming the year of the Lord’s favour in their lives. Today I make a conscious choice to begin interacting with people by sharing the good news of the Kingdom Gospel wherever I can. Amen.”

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GOD-TRACKING IS WADING IN THE RIVER OF GOD

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05 May 2017

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GOD-TRACKING IS WADING IN THE RIVER OF GOD

Revelation 7:17
For the Lamb in the midst of the throne will be their shepherd, and he will guide them to springs of living water, and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.”

Karen and I had the pleasure of visiting Israel not too long ago. We had an amazing time, viewing all the famous biblical sites. However, I was also impacted by the sheer natural beauty of the region. On one occasion, we were near the source of the Jordan River in the north of the country. In the hot arid climate of the Middle East, this river is the very lifeline for two countries. We stood near an opening in the ground where beautiful clear cool water gushed out to start its 251km journey to the Dead Sea.

Standing there reminded me of another biblical river, one without a name. God had just given the prophet Ezekiel a very detailed vision of his temple. Then, in his vision, God brought Ezekiel around to the front entrance of the temple where he saw water issuing out from below the threshold. It began shallow and flowed eastward. The angel of the Lord led Ezekiel into the river. As he stepped into the water, it took him to his ankle. The angle took him further in until the water was knee deep, waist deep and on until Ezekiel could no longer touch the bottom. He says, “It was deep enough to swim in, a river that could not be passed through.” The river continued to flow eastward until it reached the Dead Sea. But, unlike the Jordan River, where the River of God entered the sterile waters of the sea of salt, it transformed the dead waters into living waters. The Dead Sea came to life. The prophet then noticed that along the banks of the river grew fruit bearing trees: “Their leaves will not wither, nor their fruit fail, but they will bear fresh fruit every month, because the water for them flows from the sanctuary. Their fruit will be for food, and their leaves for healing.”

Ezekiel’s river had its source in the sanctuary of the temple; it began its journey from the Holy of Holies. The Holy of Holies contained symbols of God’s Word and Spirit and represented the merciful presence of God, that is, the atoning work of Christ. Wherever the river flowed it gave life. Jesus said, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, ‘Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.’” He was talking about the coming of the Holy Spirit. Ezekiel’s river represents the life-giving flow of God’s Holy Spirit.

Holy Spirit flows from the foot of the cross, bringing life wherever he goes. The source of the River of the Spirit is the cross of Jesus. Notice that Ezekiel did not remain at the source of his river but waded out into the glory of God, until he could no longer stand on his own two feet. God wants you to go-with-the-flow of his Spirit; he wants you to be filled with and overwhelmed – baptised – in the Holy Spirit. He is your source and your resource. He is your energy, your strength and your life. The word for you today is, step out into the River of God and allow it to knock you off your feet! God wants you to drink deeply of his presence so that out of your heart will flow rivers of living water.

God-tracking is wading in the River of God

Be filled with the Holy Spirit

Dudley

READ ALL ABOUT ITEzekiel 47John 7:37-39

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O Lord, may your living water flow into every nook of my being

Pray
“Dear Father, thank you that Jesus died to redeem me from my sin. I acknowledge that he is Lord of my life. Thank you that you have poured out your Holy Spirit on all flesh. Today I want to wade out in the flow of the River of God; I want to lose my balance so that I no longer stand on my own two feet but am taken along by the mighty flow of your Holy Spirit in every area of my life. I open my heart to you and I open my mouth to you. Baptise me in the Holy Spirit. Fill me up, O Lord, may your living water flow into every nook of my being. May your living water flow from out of my heart, bringing food for the hungry and healing for the sick. In Jesus name, I pray. Amen.”

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GOD-TRACKING IS BRAVELY FOLLOWING HIS CALL

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28 April 2017

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GOD-TRACKING IS BRAVELY FOLLOWING HIS CALL

Ephesians 5:16-17
Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil.

Esther was a very beautiful young woman. She had been selected out of hundreds of thousands of young women from the 127 provinces of Persia to become queen to king Xerxes. Esther was Jewish, a citizen of the covenant people of God. During her time as queen, Haman, one of the king’s officials devised a plan to annihilate the Jews. The queen’s cousin, Mordecai learns of Haman’s plot and beseeches his relative to intercede for her people, saying, “Who knows whether you have not come to the kingdom for such a time as this?” Although queen Esther lived in the luxury and security of the palace, she rose to the challenge set before her and bravely approached the king, unsummoned. To do so, would normally have meant certain death. However, compelled by a higher obligation, she interceded for her people. Her actions resulted in the king’s favour, and the ancestry of the Messiah was spared.

I thank God for Esther. Had she not so bravely laid her life on the line for God’s purposes, Jesus would never have been born and we would not have know God’s grace through his death and resurrection. Although we do not read the name of God in the Bible book of Esther, we do read that she fasted before approaching the king. Esther was willing to seek the purposes of God and lay her life down to fulfil her calling.

God may not be calling you to literally risk your life for his kingdom purposes but I unequivocally believe that you and I need to be willing to bravely seize every opportunity to advance God’s kingdom. We face opposition to preaching and living the message of Christ on many fronts. It’s time to nail our colours to the mast and bravely state, who knows whether I have not been given an opportunity like this for such a time as this.

God-tracking is bravely following his call

Be filled with the Holy Spirit

Dudley

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Esther

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Help me to wisely make the most of every opportunity, because the days we live in are evil

Pray
“O holy God, you are great and your will is supreme in my life. I humble lay myself down before you to seek your purposes for me. Help me to be brave and willing to go where you send me. Help me to bravely speak your name to my friends and colleagues, telling of your great works in my life. Help me to share the gospel of Jesus and pray for the sick at every opportunity. By your power and Holy Spirit help me to wisely make the most of every opportunity, because the days we live in are evil. Amen.”

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GOD-TRACKING IS LIMITLESS

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21 April 2017

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GOD-TRACKING IS LIMITLESS

Philippians 4:13
I can do all things through him who strengthens me.

Bart is undoubtedly one of the most positive people I have ever met. He was born with a physical disability called arthrogryposis. Children born with this condition suffer one or more joint contractures and have abnormal fibrosis of the muscle tissue, which causes muscle shortening. Arthrogryposis sufferers are unable to actively extend or flex their affected joints. At his birth doctors told Bart’s parents he would never walk or even have the strength to be able to sit up on his own. They said he would have a bleak outlook to life. However, on Bart’s website, breakinglimits.co.uk he says, “When you pray to God that he would take control of the situation (this is the God who knows no impossibility) limits are broken and miracles happen.”

Bart Gee was born into a Christian home and remembers giving his life to Jesus at the tender age of 5. At about this time, his parent’s pastor prophesied over him saying, “Little by little Bart will be able to do more and more new things that will amaze people." The pastor added that Bart would one day be able to physically walk down the aisle of the church and be able to play the organ like his father. Both these feats were a medical impossibility, given his condition. However, as Bart pointed out, God knows no impossibility.

Why do we so often find ourselves stewing in our own negative abandon, wallowing in our own inabilities and failures, when we emphatically know that what Bart Gee says is true: “When you pray to God that he would take control of the situation (this is the God who knows no impossibility) limits are broken and miracles happen?” Our God is the limitless Creator. He is all-powerful, all-knowing and ever present. He formed our inward parts and knitted us together in our mother's womb. Our God knows no bounds, He is immortal and infinite: he was and he is and he is to come. And our God has purpose and destiny for your life and mine, no matter what difficulties we face. You and I are God’s workmanship, created to do great things! So, don’t not hold back when he weaves his ambition into your heart. Your God is able and he will do it!

Today Bart Gee travels extensively, unaided, sharing his testimony of how God has enabled him to walk and drive a car. Not only this, but Bart has become an athlete, running on track and swimming 750m and 1,500m in open water. At the end of sharing his incredible story when he visited my church, Bart proceeded to lead our congregation in worship as he played the piano. God knows no impossibility!

God-tracking is limitless.

Be filled with the Holy Spirit

Dudley

READ ALL ABOUT ITPsalm 139Revelation 1:8Ephesians 2:10

Don’t Give Up, Look Up!

Take control of my situation and break my limits

Pray
“Dear Lord, I’m so sorry for being so negative in my life. I am sorry for not taking you at your Word. I confess that you are all-powerful and you have chosen to fulfill your purposes through me. I humble submit my will to yours; I humble ask you to help me achieve the ambitions you have set for me. I know with you nothing is impossible and if you have called me then you will enable me to fulfill your calling. Take control of my situation and break my limits. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.”

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GOD-TRACKING IS SEEKING GOD’S PLAN EVEN UNDER YOUR CIRCUMSTANCES

Psalm 30:5(b)
Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning.

“I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord, “plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.” Words given to the prophet Jeremiah regarding the return of the Jews from Babylonian captivity. Nebuchadnezzar had invaded Judah and taken swathes of its people captive. However, Jeremiah was still among the remnant left in Jerusalem, when he wrote these words; he was writing to those already taken to Babylonian. The future must have seemed bleak for these people, now living under the violent and cruel regime of Nebuchadnezzar. I can imagine them reading this letter from Jeremiah with a hint of cynicism. Jeremiah had prophesised doom and gloom upon them in the first place, now he was offering words of hope for prosperity and restoration. “How can the prophet expect us to have hope for the future,” they may have complained. “We’re slaves in a foreign land with no prospects!” But then they look a little further down the scroll and read, “You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart.”

God’s plans for you are real. God’s plans for you are sure. His plans are for your wellbeing with hope for a good future. You may find yourself under adverse or severe circumstance now, and read these words with scepticism. It may be your marriage is in tatters or your career has collapsed. You may find yourself a slave to debt or facing financial ruin. But knows this: God knows the plans he has for you! Jeremiah’s people had taken their eyes off God but God never abandoned the ones he loved. He promised to rescue them from their despair, if they would only choose to seek him with all their hearts. Sometimes God allows us to drift so that we eventually realise how much we need him. The psalmist said, “His anger is but for a moment, and his favour is for a lifetime.” So, whatever your dilemma, make a conscious choice today to take your eyes off your circumstances and seek the purposes of God, by faith. Come to him today and believe that he is with you in your quandary. Seek his purposes, even under your circumstances. God rewards those who seek him with all their hearts.

The Babylonian captives were suffering the consequences of their rebellion. However, they had men like Daniel among them and so, with the words of the prophet Jeremiah ringing in their ears, they repented of their sin and sought first God’s kingdom and his righteousness. Seventy years later, under the leadership of Ezra and Nehemiah, God brought his people home and restored their fortunes. After all, God had a plan!

God-tracking is seeking God’s plan even under your circumstances.

Be filled with the Holy Spirit

Dudley

READ ALL ABOUT IT
Jeremiah 29:10-14
Psalm 30
Hebrews 11:6
Matthew 6:33

Don’t Give Up, Look Up!

Lord I acknowledge you in all my ways and trust you to direct my paths, even under these circumstances

Pray
“Dear Lord, I’m so sorry for taking my eyes off Jesus and looking down, under my circumstances. Today I choose to not give up but to look up! I repent of any wrong or rebellion I’ve been guilty of and seek first your kingdom and your holiness. I acknowledge you again in all I do and all I am: in my marriage, in my relationships, in my career, in my church, in my finances, in my recreation; Lord I acknowledge you in all my ways and trust you to direct my paths, even under these circumstances. I seek you with all my heart! Thank you that you have a plan to rescue me and restore me to good fortune. I put my faith in you. Amen."

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What is GodTracker?
GodTracker is a weekly e-mail devotional based on the premise that God has a plan for our lives. His word calls us to seek his will by acknowledging him in all our ways and tracking this plans in faith.

GodTracker owes its origins to an international Christian radio programme produced by Dudley Anderson called, On Track. Although On Track went off-air in 2005, GodTracker has continued to help people track God's plans and purposes for their lives since July 2003.

Listen to the 60 second GodTracker radio spots at…
http://www.godtracker.co.uk/index.html#Listen

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