Your Greatest Treasure

 GodTracker 979

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“Your Bible is your greatest treasure. Don’t rush the reading of the Bible. You have the rest of your life to read the Bible, so read the Bible for the rest of your life.”

Psalm 119:162
I rejoice at Your word as one who finds great treasure.

I love watching treasure hunter documentaries on television. They are always filled with intrigue and adventure. We watch as the presenter and his team, metal detector in hand, climb into a deep cave on the hunt for a pirate’s treasure chest loaded with pieces of eight and gold bullion. Sadly, however, they never seem to find the object of the investigation.

However, there is a treasure that you and I can find without scoring the depths of a cave. This treasure is more valuable than gold and sweeter than honey and the honeycomb. It is the auspicious treasure of the word of God.

It is said that when the famous missionary, Dr. David Livingstone, started his trek across Africa he had 73 books in 3 packs, weighing 180 pounds. After the party had gone 300 miles, Livingstone was obliged to throw away some of the books because of the fatigue of those carrying his baggage. As he continued his journey his library grew less and less, until he had but one book left – his Bible.

The Bible is a library of 66 books penned by 36 people over a period of 1,500 years, yet all the writings of these ancient scriptures are in agreement. All scripture is inspired by the One true God. In my 4 decades of following Christ, I have found the Bible to be my greatest guide. However, the holy scriptures of the Bible do not stand alone. The word of God is synonymous with the Spirit of God, for the word of God is the sword of the Spirit. The word confirms the actions of the Spirit while the Spirit activates the word.

Make reading the Bible a daily habit. Your Bible is your greatest treasure. Don’t rush the reading of the Bible. You have the rest of your life to read the Bible, so read the Bible for the rest of your life.

God-tracking is reading the Bible.

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Psalm 19:7-11
2 Timothy 3:16
Psalm 119:105
Ephesians 6:17

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Don’t Give Up, Look Up & Pray

“Dear Lord, I pray that you will always activate your word in my life by your Holy Spirit.”

“Dear Father, thank you so much for the treasure of the Bible. Thank you for inspiring the writings of Scripture and thank you for preserving these scriptures for millennia. Thank you that your word has influenced my life. I choose to make it my ambition to read the Bible for the rest of my life. Dear Lord, I pray that you will always activate your word in my life by your Holy Spirit. Amen.”

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What is GodTracker?
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. Most of what you’ll read is based upon the author’s personal experience of tracking the plans of God.

Listen to GodTracker podcasts by Dudley Anderson at, https://www.surereality.net/podcasts/

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

True Suffering

 GodTracker 978

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“May we take up our crosses and suffer for the sake of righteousness but, in the name of Jesus the Healer, refuse the suffering of sickness and physical harm. For by his wounds, we have been healed!”

Romans 8:17
…and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified together.

Suffering! Suffering is a theological concept that has been taught through the ages of Christianity. But suffering takes on two guises: natural suffering of sickness or physical harm or human suffering of persecution. Scripture tells us that if we suffer with Christ, we may also be glorified with Christ. So, what type of suffering did Jesus endure?

Jesus is God incarnate. One of God’s names is Jehovah Rapha. Directly translated this name means the LORD our Healer. So, as the Son of God, Jesus is Jehovah Rafa and Jesus healed many people of natural suffering while he walked on earth. In fact, more than 2 thirds of all the miracles that Jesus performed were miracles of healing. Therefore, I think it’s safe to say since Jesus removed natural suffering from people, natural suffering is not the type of suffering implied that we need to endure in order to be glorified in Christ.

Jesus did say, however, “If anyone desires to come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.” The cross was a symbol of intense suffering at the hands of man. By this statement, Jesus was implying that if we desire to be his followers, we need to be ready to suffer. Indeed. However, the suffering of crucifixion (the cross) was not natural suffering, such as with sickness or disease, it was suffering imposed by the hand of man. That is, crucifixion and the suffering that Jesus endured was persecution. Jesus was persecuted by the religious people of his day to the point of death. Jesus did not resist or retaliate against this type of suffering. Jesus welcomed it because he knew that, after he had suffered for a little while, he would be glorified to the right hand of God in majesty. Therefore, willingly suffering persecution is taking up your cross to the glory of  God. But willingly suffering natural pain, disease or physical harm violates the ethics of the nature and ministry of Christ.

So, may we take up our crosses and suffer for the sake of righteousness but, in the name of Jesus the Healer, refuse the suffering of sickness and physical harm. For by his wounds, we have been healed!

God-tracking is taking up your cross to follow Christ.

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Romans 8:15-18
Matthew 16:24
Hebrews 12:2-3
1 Peter 2:24

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Don’t Give Up, Look Up & Pray

“I make a choice today to pick up my cross when people persecute me for your sake and suffer with Christ that I may be glorified in him.”

“Dear God I have been suffering this illness for too long. I realise now that natural suffering does not glorify you. Therefore, I reject this suffering and claim the physical healing promised by your word. However, dear Lord, I am willing to suffer for the sake of righteousness. I make a choice today to pick up my cross when people persecute me for your sake and suffer with Christ so that I may be glorified in him. Amen.”

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What is GodTracker?
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. Most of what you’ll read is based upon the author’s personal experience of tracking the plans of God.

Listen to GodTracker podcasts by Dudley Anderson at, https://www.surereality.net/podcasts/

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

Stand Still, the Lord Will Fight for You

 GodTracker 977

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“As you face opposition or conflict be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; do not fret when people succeed in their ways.”

Exodus 14:13-14
And Moses said to the people, “Do not be afraid. Stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord, which He will accomplish for you today… The Lord will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace.”

After God had inflicted 10 vile plagues on the Egyptians, the Pharaoh of Egypt was finally persuaded to release the Hebrews from slavery. Euphoric, the Jews exited Egypt and began their trek across the Arabian wilderness. But the Pharaoh had a change of mind and sent his army to apprehend the fleeing Hebrews. They fled on foot until they reached the Red Sea. Confounded in their escape, the Jews were entrenched in fear. Fight or flight. If they fought against an armed force, they would surely all perish. If each man and his family dispersed into the desert, they would surely die of exposure. Which would it be?

“Do not be afraid. Stand still and see the salvation of the Lord, which he will accomplish for you today,” said Moses. A great miracle ensued. Moses lifted his staff over the deep waters of the Red Sea and they parted to the left and to the right. God’s people crossed on dry ground. When the enemy attempted to follow, the waters returned and they were obliterated.

God’s word to you today: Stand still and see the salvation of the Lord. The Lord will fight for you. Your God, in you, is greater than your enemy. And your enemy comes in many guises. Even Satan can appear as an angel of light. Remember, your fight is not against flesh and blood but against evil forces in heavenly realms. And here’s the good news – Jesus conquered these forces when he triumphed over them at Calvary. So, as you face opposition or conflict be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; do not fret when people succeed in their ways.

God-tracking is being still while God fights your battles.

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Exodus 14
1 John 4:4
2 Corinthians 11:14
Ephesians 6:12
Colossians 2:15
Psalm 37:7

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Don’t Give Up, Look Up & Pray

“I claim the victory in my battle by faith in the triumph of Christ.”

“Father God, I’ve run out of fight. I can’t face this battle anymore. But I realise now that the battle belongs to you. So, I choose to stand still before my adversary and watch the salvation of the Lord. Jesus, I believe and confess that you overcame the devil at Calvary and that my battle is not against people but against Satan. So, I claim victory in this battle by faith in the triumph of Christ. Amen.”

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What is GodTracker?
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. Most of what you’ll read is based upon the author’s personal experience of tracking the plans of God.

Listen to GodTracker podcasts by Dudley Anderson at, https://www.surereality.net/podcasts/

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