A True Place of Worship is Wherever You Are

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“Whether you meet with others in a cathedral or a coffee shop, always remember that a true place of worship is right there in your heart, wherever you are, worshiping God in spirit with all sincerity.

John 4:24
“God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.”

For centuries Christians have been trying to explore new ways to worship God. From chapels to cathedrals, from house churches to churches-without-walls, every generation of worshipers has tried to develop new and explorative ways of meeting to worship God. So, what is the true place of worship?

The first Christians were Jews. As Jews, therefore they followed Jewish customs and worshiped the Lord Yehovah according to the Law of Moses. The obvious difference between regular Jews and early Christians was the fact that Christian Jews simply believed that Jesus is the Messiah and that the Messiah came to set us free from the law of sin and death by becoming a sacrifice for us on the cross.

Gradually, this Jewish message of the Messiah spread beyond the boundaries of Israel and the Jewish community to people who were known as Gentiles. Eventually, Greeks and Africans and Asians were also following Jesus as Messiah. Therefore, worship style and liturgy changed from the purely Jewish form of worship and animal sacrifice on the Sabbath (Saturday) to house group meetings and larger gatherings on the first day of the week or Sunday. Thus began the evolution of Christian worship format and style as well as the places of worship to what we have today.

One day, on a journey home from Jerusalem in Judea, Jesus and his disciples passed through Samaria. The Samaritans were also descendants of Jacob (Israel) but they worship on Mt. Gerizim at Jacobs Well not in Jerusalem at the temple, as Jews did. When Jesus came to Jacobs Well, he met a Samaritan woman. They began to chat about the best place to worship God. Jesus said to her, “Woman, believe me, the hour is coming when you will neither worship on this mountain, nor in Jerusalem. The hour is coming when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth.” Jesus’ reply implied that neither Jacob’s Well nor the temple was the true place of worship. He said that we were to worship in spirit and in truth.

A true place of worship, therefore, is the heart of a born-again believer intent on tracking the plans and purposes of God. A true place of worship is where believers gather in the name of Jesus Christ. A true place of worship is any place where a Christian sings praise to his Lord and King. A true place of worship is when God’s word falls on fertile soil. A true place of worship is a word of thanksgiving to the Lord our provider. A true place of worship is hands raised anywhere, any time. A true place of worship is a loving hug, a joyful smile, a peaceful pause, a patient endurance, a kind gesture, a good thought, a faithful answer, a gentle touch and a determined restraint. Your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit so wherever you are is a place of worship.

So, whether you meet with others in a cathedral or a coffee shop, always remember that a true place of worship is right there in your heart, worshiping God in spirit with all sincerity

God-tracking is remaining in a true place of worship.

IT’S ALL IN THE BIBLE. READ ALL ABOUT IT
(Get into the word of God and get the word of God into you!)
Romans 8:1-4
2 Corinthians 5:21
Acts 2:46-47
John 4:1-26
Matthew 18:20
1 Corinthians 6:19

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“I acknowledge that my body is the temple of the Holy Spirit so wherever I am is a place of worship.”

“O Lord my God I praise your name. You are holy and true. You are awesome in power and mighty in strength. I praise you with all my heart. Help me to live out my praise. Help me to worship you every minute of every day in spirit and in truth. I acknowledge that my body is the temple of the Holy Spirit so wherever I am is a place of worship. Hallelujah!”

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GodTracker is a weekly e-mail devotional, 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.

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Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

 

 

God Knows the Plans He Has for You

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“Indeed, 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.”

Psalm 138:8
The Lord will work out his plans for my life

Rick Warren writes, “The purpose of your life is far greater than your personal fulfilment, your peace of mind or even your happiness. It’s far greater than your family, your career or even your wildest dreams and ambitions. 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.”

God has a plan for your life. His plan is to give you a future filled with hope and peace. God’s plan is to open doors for you to be successful in your career, your relationship and your church life. His plan for you was designed before you were even born. Your God is omniscient – he knows all things about all things – and he knew you while you were yet in your mother’s womb.

God is faithful and he will work out his plan for your life. He will never abandon you or let go of your hand. What he has started in you, he will bring to completion in his time and in his way. It's God who is watching over his plan for your life; his word will not return to him without producing the purposes he intended.

So hold on tightly to the promises of God and never let go! When the devil levels his best at you and you fail in your personal fulfilment or lose your peace of mind, stand up strong, dressed in the whole amour of God and declare, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” God’s purposes for you are far greater than your wildest ambitions and far greater than Satan’s distractions because greater is he who lives within you than he who lives within the world.

Seek the Lord daily. Acknowledge him in every part of your life. Trust him unwaveringly to bring his plan together for your life’s purpose. Indeed, 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.

God-tracking is tracking the plans and purpose of God

IT’S ALL IN THE BIBLE. READ ALL ABOUT IT
(Get into the word of God and get the word of God into you!)
Jeremiah 29:11-13
Psalm 139:16
Philippians 1:6
Isaiah 55:8-11
Philippians 4:12-13
Ephesians 6:10-17
1 John 4:4

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“Dear Lord, fulfil your purposes in my life.”

“Heavenly God, thank you that you knew my name before I was even born. Thank you that all my days were fashioned for me before one of them came to be. I hand over my ambitions and my dreams to you. I acknowledge you in every aspect of my life – my relationships, my work, my recreation and my church life. I trust that your plans will come to fruition in your way and in your time. I believe your purpose for my life is far greater than anything I could ever dream. Dear Lord, fulfil your purposes in my life. Amen.”

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Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Single-Minded for the Purposes of God

 

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“Make a choice today to be single-minded in your pursuit of the plans of God. Set your mind on the Spirit and live in peace.”

Psalm 119:113
I hate the double-minded, but I love your law.

Author Christie Caine said, "Fix your eyes on Jesus because where you look you will go. What you behold you will become."

Kathryn was a talented young woman, filled with God’s Holy Spirit and anointed to preach the gospel. She had been touring her home country conducting evangelistic campaigns with great success. One day she met a handsome young man called Mark who pastored a church in a town where she was preaching. They spent many days together becoming very familiar with each other. After a short time, they fell in love. It was apparent that they might enjoy a prosperous future together. However, there was one obstacle to their happiness. Mark was already married.

Mark stood on the platform of the station. Kathryn was in the carriage, window drawn. She knew there was no hope for their future. She knew what God’s word said concerning adultery. Crucifying her wrong love, Kathryn decided to break off the relationship and fix her eyes on the cause of Christ rather than abandon his call for the delights of the flesh. She knew what the scriptures taught about marriage and divorce and decided to be single-minded in her pursuit of the will of God. Kathryn’s love for her God and his word was far greater than the tainted love of the flesh. The train pulled out of the station. Kathryn never saw Mark again.

By the inspiration of the Holy Spirit James writes, “A double-minded man is unstable in all his ways.” God’s word calls us to set our minds on things that are above, not on worldly things; to fix our eyes on Jesus and his purposes for our lives. If Kathryn had been double-minded in her approach to life (one eye on the desires of the Spirit and one eye on the desires of the flesh) she would have been spewed from the mouth of Christ. She knew well the teaching of Romans: “For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit,” and “For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace.”

Make a choice today to be single-minded in your pursuit of the plans of God because what you behold you will become. Set your mind on the Spirit and live in peace.

God-tracking is being single-minded for the purposes of God.

IT’S ALL IN THE BIBLE. READ ALL ABOUT IT
(Get into the word of God and get the word of God into you!)
James 1:6-8
Colossians 3:1-4
Hebrews 12:2
Revelation 3:15-16

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“I seek to be single-minded for your purposes.”

“Dear God, I am deeply sorry for compromising my faith by tainted endeavours. Forgive me for being double-minded. I repent of all wrong thoughts and ambition and choose today to fix my eyes on Jesus and my mind on things above. I know you have a plan for my life. Lord, I do not want to miss out on your plan. I seek to live by the Spirit and not the flesh. I seek to be single-minded for your purposes. Thank you for your grace and mercy. Amen.”

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What is GodTracker?
GodTracker is a weekly e-mail devotional, 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.

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Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

 

 

Live Life to the Hilt Because You Can Trust Father

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“Boldly place your full trust in him to meet your needs and guide your footsteps, without leaning on your own insight. Your heavenly Dad can be trusted.”

2 Timothy 1:12
…nevertheless, I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed and am persuaded that He is able to keep what I have committed to Him until that Day.

Tim Hansel writes, “One day, while my son Zac and I were out in the country, climbing around in some cliffs, I heard a voice from above me yell, ‘Hey Dad! Catch me!’ I turned around to see Zac joyfully jumping off a rock straight at me. He had jumped and yelled ‘Hey Dad!’ at the same time. I became an instant circus act, catching him. We both fell to the ground. For a moment after I caught him, I could hardly talk.

“When I found my voice again, I gasped in exasperation: ‘Zac! Can you give me one good reason why you did that?’

“He responded with remarkable calmness: ‘Sure...because you're my dad.’ His whole assurance was based on the fact that his father was trustworthy. He could live life to the hilt because I could be trusted.”*

What a great privilege to know we can trust Abba Father to catch us. His word to you is, “I know the plans I have for you, plans for a future filled with peace and hope.” You can depend on God’s unfailing love and faithfulness towards you to fulfil his plans for your life. Even when it appears to you, on this side of tomorrow, that God seems to be looking the other way, you know you can trust Abba to catch you when you jump.

So, keep your eyes fixed on Jesus. Fill your heart and mind with his promises. Boldly place your full trust in him to meet your needs and guide your footsteps, without leaning on your own insight. Your heavenly Dad can be trusted. Like Tim Hansel’s son, Zac, you can cry out, "Hey Dad! Catch me!" as you live life to the hilt.

God-tracking is living a full life, trusting your Heavenly Dad

* Tim Hansel, Holy Sweat, 1987, Word Books Publisher, pp. 46-47

IT’S ALL IN THE BIBLE. READ ALL ABOUT IT

(Get into the word of God and get the word of God into you!)
Galatians 4:6
Jeremiah 29:11
Hebrews 12:2
Proverbs 3:5
2 Corinthians 1:20

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“Help me to live life to the hilt in the knowledge that I can trust you.”

“Dear Abba Father – heavenly dad – I affirm my trust in you and your plans for my life. Thank you that you are always true to your word and that all your promises are yes to me, in Jesus. I entrust my tomorrow to you. I put my confidence in your strong arms that, when I jump, you will catch me. Help me to live life to the hilt in the knowledge that I can trust you. Amen.”

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What is GodTracker?
GodTracker is a weekly e-mail devotional, 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.

Listen to GodTracker podcasts by Dudley Anderson at, godtracker.co.uk/godtracker-podcasts

Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

 

 

Jesus, Your Stunt Double

 

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 “Jesus doubled for you at Calvary when hung on that cross for the sins of the world. Jesus was qualified by the power of the Holy Spirit and the righteousness of God to take your place in death.”

2 Corinthians 5:21
For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.

I once interviewed an amazing lady for my radio talk show called, Linda. Linda came from a broken home. Her father was an alcoholic and walked out on her mom when Linda was very young. Sadly, as a teenager, Linda became caught up in the same world of alcohol that her dad had endured, however she managed to pull her life together when she accepted Jesus as her Lord and Saviour. Soon afterwards she entered the world of entertainment as a stunt double.

Linda was successful in her newfound career, doubling for many famous actors in some well-known television productions like the British soap opera, East Enders. She explained to me how exciting the job was. She met many amazing people and performed some breathtakingly stunts. She told me how she was once directed to fall down a cast-iron fire escape. “I only sprained my shoulder,” she told me with a lilt in her voice, “It was great fun.”

As Linda described her work to me as a stunt double, it dawned on me that I knew someone else who doubled for people. This person is a very dear friend to me. In fact, he was my very own stunt double. His name is Jesus.

Jesus took the fall for me in the scene of the cross. I was scheduled to bear the wrath of God’s judgement for sin, the consequence of which is eternal death. However, by his grace, God sent his own Son to stand in for me; to bear his wrath for my sin and die in my place. As I spoke with Linda, it was mindboggling to realise that Jesus doubled for me by taking my place in death. God made Jesus, who knew no sin, to be a sin offering for me that, after repentance and putting my faith in his death and resurrection, I might be made righteous before God in him.

Jesus is your stunt double, too. Jesus doubled for you at Calvary when he hung on that cross for the sins of the world. Just as Linda was qualified to stand in for actors on the film set so that they would not be injured, so Jesus was qualified by the power of the Holy Spirit and the righteousness of God to take your place in death. Join me as we admit to our sin and accept the intercessory work of the sinless Son of God, by faith. Believe that Jesus died and rose again for you and call him Lord of your life, today.

(Pray the prayer below if this makes sense to you.)

God-tracking is having faith in your stunt double.

IT’S ALL IN THE BIBLE. READ ALL ABOUT IT

(Get into the word of God and get the word of God into you!)
John 3:16-17
2 Corinthians 5:9-10,17-19
Colossians 1:13-14
Romans 10:8-11

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“I accept the intercessory work of Jesus Christ at Calvary and confess him to be Lord of my life.”

“Dear eternal good God, I admit and confess the sin that I am guilty of and which separates me from you. I admit that I don’t have the wherewithal to face your judgement by my qualification and will suffer eternal death as a result. I realise now that the only one who could face your judgment and survive was your Son, Jesus. I believe he took my place in death and rose again that I might be freed from sin and walk in your righteousness. I accept the intercessory work of Jesus Christ at Calvary and confess him to be Lord of my life. Amen.”

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What is GodTracker?
GodTracker is a weekly e-mail devotional, 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.

Listen to GodTracker podcasts by Dudley Anderson at, godtracker.co.uk/godtracker-podcasts

Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Until Heaven, Hold Onto Jesus

 

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“Yet, the life I now live before entering heaven, I live by faith in the Son of God who loved me and gave himself for me. So, until then I will hold fast to the Lord my God.”

Joshua 28:8
but you shall hold fast to the Lord your God, as you have done to this day.

I was pondering heaven while washing dishes the other day. “Lord, thankfully I won’t be doing this in heaven,” I mused with a smile. Indeed, when we get to paradise, we won’t need to do any of the chores we do in this life. But on the other hand, neither will we be involved in any activities we deem pleasurable here on earth. Heaven is a place like no other.

Heaven is the dwelling of our loving, eternal, omniscient, omnipotent and omnipresent God. The Bible tells us that heaven is filled with his glory. There will be no need for the sun or a lamp as the splendour of God fills its expanse. Often called the New Jerusalem, heaven will be a place of majesty with streets of gold, gates of pearl and foundations decorated with precious stones. God will wipe away every tear, there shall be no more death, nor sadness, nor crying nor pain. It will be a place of splendid glory, peace and ecstasy (no washing dishes). And the pleasures we enjoy on earth will pale into utter insignificance compared to the euphoric pleasure of being in God’s perpetual presence.

Heaven will be eternal (and we have eternal life through Jesus). Won’t we get tired or bored living forever, year after year, millennium after millennium? No, because as we will exist in infinite time, we will only experience it as a moment - one eternal moment of grandeur.

Still, what of now? How do I live in the here and now before I cross over to be with him in his paradise? I long to be there, not here washing dishes. This 21st-century world is filled with pain, corruption and decay, I want out! And yet, I have a mandate from my Lord that qualifies me to remain here on earth; a lifelong mandate to make disciples of all nations so that others may hold to the hope of glory to which I hold.

Christ in me is the hope of glory. I long to be home with Jesus in the splendour of his glory. Yet, the life I now live before entering heaven, I live by faith in the Son of God who loved me and gave himself for me. So, until then I will hold fast to the Lord my God.

God-tracking is holding on until Jesus comes.

IT’S ALL IN THE BIBLE. READ ALL ABOUT IT

(Get into the word of God and get the word of God into you!)
Revelation 22:3-5
Revelation 21
John 3:16
Colossians 1:27
Matthew 28:19-20
Galatians 2:20


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“Until I get there, O Lord, help me to live in the here and now by faith with, holding fast to Jesus.”

“Ah, Father God, thank you for the hope of glory. Thank you that you have dealt with my sin through the cross of Jesus and promised me eternal life if I confess him as Lord. I rejoice that when I die or when Jesus comes (whichever happens first) I will walk on streets of gold. Wow! Praise God for heaven! Until I get there, O Lord, help me to live in the here and now by faith, holding fast to Jesus. Amen.”

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What is GodTracker?
GodTracker is a weekly e-mail devotional, 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.

Listen to GodTracker podcasts by Dudley Anderson at, godtracker.co.uk/godtracker-podcasts

Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.