trACker number389 After All, Were All Going To Die One Day, Anyway

trACker number389

The e-Devotional helping to keep you on-track

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10 February 2012 

  

Dear God Tracker

After All, We’re All Going To Die One Day, Anyway.

Jonas was crippled in both ankles and feet so he was most grateful to his younger half-brother who would carry him across the road every morning to the temple gate, Beautiful to beg for alms as people came in to pray. This day he’d been at the gate since sunrise but had only received two copper coins. By the time midday came, Jonas was hot and weary, yet he was desperate to add a few more coins to those he’d gained over the week to give to his brother for food.

Just then he noticed two men approaching. He recognised them as part of that new group who believed in the man they claimed had risen from the dead. Perhaps they would be compassionate and give him some money. “Alms, alms. Please, I have not eaten in days.”

John noticed that Peter had stopped and was staring at Jonas so he turned back to join him. “Look at us,” said Peter holding out empty hands. Jonas was confused, but still expected a couple of coppers. “Silver or gold I do not have,” said Peter, “but what I have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk." Then Peter took Jonas by the hand and lifted him up.

Jonas felt a warm flow course though his helpless feet and ankles. He jumped up and shouted, “I’m cured! Look, I can walk again!” Walking and jumping and praising God, Jonas entered the temple courts with Peter and John.

A great story as recorded in Acts 3 (though embellished a little by yours truly, I’ll admit). This was an outstanding miracle, indeed, especially because the man who was healed was an elderly gent; Acts 4:22 records that he was over 40-years of age. Given that the average life expectancy from birth in Roman times was about 25 (according to the University of Texas) it’s safe to say that it was rather unusual to see a miracle of this nature. Even the Sanhedrin, after arresting Peter and John for this act, noted that the man was elderly. When I read this story I’m always blessed and impressed to see Peter and John’s compassion, faith and obedience in praying for healing despite this man’s obvious age. After all, surely he would die soon, anyway?

Why is it that we are so reluctant to pray for our elderly folk to be healed? Why do we often catch ourselves praying, “Lord take them home in peace.” True, we all will die one day and when that moment comes I desire that it will be in peace, but I also desire that it will be painless and dignified. I do not want to lie on my deathbed one day, wracked with pain and discomfort only to hear people pray, “Lord your will be done.” In fact, Peter did pray the Lord’s will for this elderly guy and he was healed to new life! Let’s take example from this scripture precedent and always only pray for healing, no matter what the need, condition or age of the person we are praying for. After all, we’re all going to die one day, anyway.

God-tracking is not age restricted!

May the Lord bless and heal you today.

Dudley

God-tracker, if you are ill today - sick in body or soul - I pray in Jesus’ name that you will be healed and restored. God is able and God is willing.

Our God is faithful, always!

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Our hope is that, by sharing experiences in tracking the will of God, we will draw closer to him and discover the awesome value of walking with God. Let us know what you think by e-mailing dudley@godtracker.co.uk God knows the plans he has for you. So go ahead and track them!

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What is trACker?

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

You can now hear Dudley Anderson on UCB UK

Saturdays from 00:00 to 05:00 GMT and Sundays from 06:00 to 12:00 GMT

Listen to UCB UK on DAB, Sky channel 0125 or online at http://ucbmedia.co.uk

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VoW

Verse of the Week

Ephesians 3:20

Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, ²¹ to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.

Quote of the Week

A Sample of Dudley’s Fave Quotes.

“Just Believe. Live in your anointed spirit not in the natural soul. Everything is possible to him who believes.” --- John Bedford

 

Don’t Give-up, Look-up!

Look-up and Fix Your Eyes On Jesus!

By Your Wounds I Am Healed

1 Peter 2:24

He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed.

Pray

“Lord, forgive me for being unfaithful in prayer. Help me to always only pray for healing; and as a Christian, I believe that even physical death is a healing. You are the Lord who heals, always. I believe that you have taken all my sins away and that I am healed of their effect. I ask you’ll give me wisdom and the word of knowledge when I pray for the sick to know how to pray. So, if I have faith for forgiveness than I will have faith for healing. For by your torn body on the cross I have righteousness and by your wounds I am healed.!” Amen, amen!

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trACker number388 Your Times are in his hands

trACker number388

The e-Devotional helping to keep you on-track

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03 February 2012 

  

Dear God Tracker

Your Times are in his hands

I remember when my wife was pregnant with our children. Those were exciting days. I remember the great anticipation of that big day when Karen would say, “I think it’s time,” and we’d need to grab the pre-packed carryall and rush off to the hospital. I remember too, how long those 9 months seemed. I think they were the longest months of my life! That great wait from the moment I heard the news that I was going to be a dad through the days and week of watching Karen “swell with delight”. I remember the moment I first felt that little kick from inside her womb. The joy! There’s life in that lump, after all! Day by day and week by week I watched as my little one moved and progressed in his/her development.

Then it happened. We were just about to get into bed one week night when Karen stopped dead on her side of the bed. “I think my waters just broke!” she gasped. It was around 11pm. I looked at my watch then back into Karen’s eyes. “What! Now?!” I gasped in return. Hastily and with great trepidation we changed out of our pyjamas, grabbed that formidable holdall and tooth brush and headed for the car. My wife’s time had come. My baby’s arrival was imminent.

No one knows the exact time that a baby will be born and no one knows the exact time life will end. No one knows the moment he will meet his life’s partner or when he will be joined by new friends in the race of life. No one knows the exact instant of his next adventure or disappointment or opportunity. Sometimes we try very hard to plan our movements but the scriptures remind us that, “In his heart a man plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps,” (Proverbs 16:9). I thank God that our times are in his hands.

God-tracking is living by God’s timing.

Every blessing

Dudley

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GodTracker is now also available as a blog. Check out: http://godtracker.blogspot.com/

Our hope is that, by sharing experiences in tracking the will of God, we will draw closer to him and discover the awesome value of walking with God. Let us know what you think by e-mailing dudley@godtracker.co.uk God knows the plans he has for you. So go ahead and track them!

GodTracker now on Facebook 

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What is trACker?

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

You can now hear Dudley Anderson on UCB UK

Saturdays from 00:00 to 05:00 GMT and Sundays from 06:00 to 12:00 GMT

Listen to UCB UK on DAB, Sky channel 0125 or online at http://ucbmedia.co.uk

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VoW

Verse of the Week

Proverbs 16:1

To man belong the plans of the heart, but from the LORD comes the reply of the tongue.

Quote of the Week

A Sample of Dudley’s Fave Quotes.

If you want to know why you were placed on this planet, you must begin with God.  You were born by his purpose and for his purpose.” --- Rick Warren

 

Don’t Give-up, Look-up!

Look-up and Fix Your Eyes On Jesus!

I Commit All I Do To You

Proverbs 16:3

Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.

Pray

“Dear God I realise now that all of my life is wrapped up in your purposes for me. As I acknowledge you in all I do, I know that you will direct my paths. So, Lord, I give my plans to you and confess that my times are in your hands. Lead me by your word and your Spirit every moment of my life. I give you the timing of my life: my work, my calling, my relationships, my coming & going, my recreation and in every aspect of my walk. Open and close doors according to your strategy for me and help me to track your will every second, every day and every year. I commit all I do to you. Amen.

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trACker number387 One Size does Not Fit All

trACker number387

The e-Devotional helping to keep you on-track

GodTracker is online at www.godtracker.co.uk 

27 January 2012 

  

Dear God Tracker

One Size does Not Fit All

When my children were small they enjoyed an array of toys from dolls and toy cars to intricate toddlers’ puzzles. I remember one puzzle in particular that consisted of a sixteen-sided plastic ball with various irregularly shaped holes in each side; there was a star shape, a square shape, a triangle and so on. With the ball came sixteen irregularly shaped plastic blocks, each corresponding to a different hole in the ball. The idea was for the toddler to find the correct shaped block for the corresponding hole and push it through into the ball. It was great fun, especially for dad! However, I would often find my little girl or little boy trying really hard to force a round block into a square hole or a star block into a triangle hole. They would try to inject the block into the hole every which way until it finally dawned on them to try a different hole. Eventually with a range of grunts and whines the block would find its way into the hole of corresponding shape.

Have you ever felt like a misfit in life? Have you ever tried to do a job or explore a relationship that just did not seem to suite your skills or your character? The popular saying goes: “You’re trying to be a square peg in a round hole.” For instance, when I still lived in South Africa back in the 1980’s, I remember leaving one job for another. I worked in the IT industry as a network controller for a quite decent company but, in my own quest for the proverbial greener grass on the other side of the fence, I left and joined a new company as a systems programmer. Bad move; I was just not cut out for the job. As it turned out I found myself at loggerheads with management, trying to persuade them that I really did know what I was doing. Needless to say I finally resigned and moved back into networking in a new company. You see, I was trying to be a square peg in a round hole. 

Dear God Tracker, as you seek to track God’s plans for life, remember that God knows your shape. Be encouraged, he knows everything about you. He knows whether you are a square or a round peg; he knows whether you are a triangle or a star and he knows what bests fits your character. Provided you continue to acknowledge him and look for his will in all you do, he will fit you into your appropriate hole according to his purposes. Jesus told us to seek first his kingdom and his righteousness (that is his method and his principles in life) then all else will be added to us as well. God loves you so much that he will always provide for and guide you into the appropriately shaped opportunities, provided you put him first. God’s purposes for your life are deliberate and they are exclusively designed by God to fit only you. You see, with God one size does not fit all.

God-tracking is fitting in with God’s plan for your life.

Every blessing

Dudley

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GodTracker is now also available as a blog. Check out: http://godtracker.blogspot.com/

Our hope is that, by sharing experiences in tracking the will of God, we will draw closer to him and discover the awesome value of walking with God. Let us know what you think by e-mailing dudley@godtracker.co.uk God knows the plans he has for you. So go ahead and track them!

GodTracker now on Facebook 

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=46298024089

What is trACker?

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

You can now hear Dudley Anderson on UCB UK

Saturdays from 00:00 to 05:00 GMT and Sundays from 06:00 to 12:00 GMT

Listen to UCB UK on DAB, Sky channel 0125 or online at http://ucbmedia.co.uk

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VoW

Verse of the Week

2 Corinthians 9:8

And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.

Quote of the Week

A Sample of Dudley’s Fave Quotes.

“God doesn't call the equipped, He equips the called.” --- Wellington Boone

Don’t Give-up, Look-up!

Look-up and Fix Your Eyes On Jesus!

My Qualification of Grace

Colossians 1:10-12

And we pray this in order that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and may please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience, and joyfully giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the kingdom of light.

Pray:

“Father God thank you first and foremost for the qualifications of Jesus in that he was sinless but still bore the consequence of my sin to the cross. Thank you that this act opened heaven for me and as I accept Jesus as my Lord and saviour I become qualified by your grace to come to the throne of God and to serve you where and how you call me to. Lord I want to live a life worthy of this calling; I want to please you and bear good fruit in all I do. Help me to discover your plan for my life. Dear Lord, help me to not be a misfit but to fit exactly into your designer purpose for me. Help me not to get in your way by doing things my own way. Only your grace has enabled my inheritance. By faith I accept my qualification of grace. Amen.” 

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