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Jesus Calling: August 16th, 2024

Jesus Calling: August 16th

Meet Me in early morning splendor. I eagerly await you here. In the stillness of this holy time with Me, I renew your strength and saturate you with Peace. While others turn over for extra sleep or anxiously tune in to the latest news, you commune with the Creator of the universe. I have awakened in your heart strong desire to know Me. This longing originated in Me, though it now burns brightly in you.
     When you seek My Face in response to My Love-call, both of us are blessed. This is a deep mystery, designed more for your enjoyment than for your understanding. I am not a dour God who discourages pleasure. I delight in your enjoyment of everything that is true, noble, right, pure, lowly, admirable. Think on these things, and My Light in you will shine brighter day by day.

RELATED SCRIPTURES:

Isaiah 40:31 (NLT)
31 But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength.
    They will soar high on wings like eagles.
They will run and not grow weary.
    They will walk and not faint.

Additional insight regarding Isaiah 40:31: Even the strongest people get tired at times, but God's power and strength never diminish. He is never too tired or too busy to help and listen. His strength is our source of strength. When you feel all of life crushing you and you cannot go another step, remember that you can call upon God to renew your strength. Trusting in the Lord is the patient expectation that God will fulfill his promises in his Word and strengthen us to rise above life's difficulties. Though your faith may be struggling or weak, accept his provisions and care for you.

Psalm 27:4 (NLT)
4 The one thing I ask of the Lord—
    the thing I seek most—
is to live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life,
    delighting in the Lord’s perfections
    and meditating in his Temple.

Additional insight regarding Psalm 27:4: By the "House of the Lord" and "his Temple," David could be referring to the Tabernacle in Gibeon, to the sanctuary he has built to house the Ark of the Covenant, or to the Temple that his son Solomon was to build. David probably had the Temple in mind because he had made plans for it in 1st Chronicles 22. David may also have used the word Temple to refer to the presence of the Lord. David's greatest desire was to live in God's presence each day of his life. Sadly, this is not the greatest desire of many who claim to be believers. What do you desire the most? Do you look forward to being in the presence of the Lord?

Philippians 4:8 (NLT)
8 And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.

Additional insight regarding Philippians 4:8: What we put into our mind determines what comes out in our words and actions. Paul tells us to program our mind with thoughts that are true, honorable, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent, and worthy of praise. Do you have problems with impure thoughts and daydreams? Examine what you are putting into your mind through television, internet, books, conversations, movies, and magazines. Replace harmful input with wholesome material. Above all, read God's Word and pray. Ask God to help you focus your mind on what is good and pure. It takes practice, but it can be done.

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7 comments:

  1. As I read the August 16th Jesus Calling it inspires me to pray for God's presence, abundance, peace and guidance for all but especially for Margaret in her journey.

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    1. Today is August 16 2022. Amazingly I was reading this and my name is Margaret. I also need this blessing! Thank yoy!

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  2. Thank you so much for posting this Devotional along with the regular Jesus Calling for the day.

    I have trouble comprehending things that I read.
    This really helps me to get a better understanding of the Bible verses with the Additional Insights.

    God Bless You and Your Family.
    Thank You again, dearly. πŸ™❤️πŸ˜‡

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    1. I, too, have difficulty comprehending what I have read, so it is greatly appreciated when a simple explanation is presented 😊

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  3. AMENπŸ™πŸΎ❤️. THANK YOU JESUS πŸ™ŒπŸΎπŸ™ŒπŸΎπŸ™ŒπŸΎπŸŒΉ.w

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  4. THANK YOU LORD JESUS πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™

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  5. Thank You Lord for this day and being forever faithful. Thank You for your patience with me and continuing to make my paths straight. Praying for everyone needing guidance and love, that they may turn to You and know You are always there. Let our actions and attitudes reflect You. Nudge our hearts in the right direction. In Your Name❤️

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