Nov. 1, 1973 Ps. 121, Mk. 9-10

What a beautiful little song—the Lord is my keeper. He KEEPS me, SHADES me, PROTECTS me, and GUARDS me—FOREVER. I’ve got to memorize this psalm–next.

Mark 9:1 – Is the church, endued with the power of the Holy Ghost, the “kingdom of God” her? This is a new thought to me.

A lot of thoughts are going through my mind here as I read about my Lord. What a person…This verse tingles me—Mark 9:23 – “All things are possible to him who believes.”

Thank you, Lord, for today.

Nov. 2, 1973 Job 23-24, Mark 11-12

I pray that I can claim the faith of Job here (Job 23:10-12) – I have not departed from the command of His lips. I have treasured the words of His mouth more than my necessary food. My feet have held fast to the path. I have kept his way and not turned aside.”

*Lord, these are the words that I have needed. I have been doubting You and wondering about the future and here You’ve set my mind at ease. You want me to continue to Germany as You revealed to me earlier and to trust you for C. as well. Praise God! You want me to STAND by faith. Lord, I’m willing…

Why We Goof (Mk. 12:24) – “Is this not the reason you are mistaken that you do not understand the Scriptures or the power of God.”

Thank you, Lord, for letting me talk to two Mormon guys just now. Reveal to them the truth. They’re in bondage.

Nov. 3, 1973 Job 25, Mk. 13-14

It’s hard to imagine just how holy and pure God really is, and next to Him, our shabbiness. Bildad calls us maggots and worms!! Praise God for the Spirit of Jesus living within us.

The Lord wants us to live anxiously awaiting His coming glory. Three times in Mark 13 He says, “Be on the alert.” He wants us to be ready.

Mark 14:38 – The way to combat temptation is to WATCH and to PRAY. What does He mean by watch?

Nothing really stands out today…

+ Father, in my desire to do your will, I pray that I will begin every day by asking what You would have me to do, and then regardless of my desires or the pull of other people, I would do it. My I bring glory to your Name today.

Nov. 4, 1973 Job 26-27, Mk. 15-16

The Cross: “And the veil in the temple was torn in two from top to bottom.”

Mark 16:17-18 – And these signs shall accompany those who believe. In My Name they shall cast out demons, they will speak with new tongues, they will pick up serpents, and if they drink any deadly poison, it will not harm them. They will lay hands on the sick and they will recover.”

5 things – I’ve only be used for one. I must yield myself to be used of God.

November 5, 1973 Job 28-29, Gal.1-2

Job was really a stud in his day. At least he says that he was (Job 29).

Man—Job is really giving a vivid description of suffering. I can’t help but think of the torture that the Lord Jesus went through on the Cross. It’s deeper than my imagination.

Gal. 1:6-9 – These are very good verse to share with the Mormon guys who came over.

+ God’s election and sovereignty (Gal. 1:15,16). He knows the BEST time to reveal the Holy Ghost and His Son to us. It is His prerogative.

Wow, these are profound words, Gal. 2:16-20. I just meditated on them. “I live by faith” (Gal. 2:20). Do I? I want to.

November 6, 1973 Job 30, Psalm 120, Gal. 3-4

I suppose that the panorama of pain and uneasiness that Job is going through could be compared to a drug addict and his agony in our world. “I am seething within and cannot relax.” Things like this. Man—what an ugly existence.

+ Gal.3:2-5 – God wants us to live by His Holy Spirit, not trying, but believing.

*May I walk with the Holy Spirit today in all that I do.

Nov. 7, 1973 Job 31-32, Gal. 5-6

Job 31:1 – I have made a covenant with my eyes. How could I gaze at a virgin?” I’ve made this kind of promise too. Boy, is it hard to master.

“My heart followed my eyes.” *There really is something about our sight being pure. It’s vital for growth (Matt. 6:22-23).

God has called us to FAITHFULNESS (Job 31:10). God wants us to like His world but go beyond that to LOVE Him (Job 31:26-28).

Gal 5 – I never realized how neat this chapter was on the Spirit-led life. This would be a good chapter to memorize. (“Walk by the Spirit”– verses 16, 25).

Gal. 6 – 1) “Spirit of gentleness”. Quality I need. 2) “Feeling” for other people. Bearing their burdens—compassion. 3) Examine my own work.

Praise you, Lord, for today. May I honor You by all that I do.

November 8, 1973 Job 33, 1 Cor. 1-3

Job. 33:4 – “The Spirit of the Lord has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives me life.”

Job 33:17 – What God take us through is good—to “keep man from pride.” Neat!

*Wow—this is neat. “Behold God does all these oftentimes with man to bring back his soul from the pit that he may be enlightened with the light of life.” This is what I’m going through right now, here at home, and with C.—but praise God!

The thought that strikes me here is the majesty of the Lord and the fact that our pride and boasting should be in Him only because He is so wonderful! Paul says it again and again.

+ Today I have chances to plant and to water, but it is “God who causes the growth” (1 Cor. 3:7). Thank you, Lord.

November 9, 1973 Job 34, 1 Cor. 4-6

“Therefore, do not go on passing judgment.” I hear you, Lord. 1 Cor. 4:8 – “You are already filled, you have already become rich.”

+ The Passover type – (1 Cor. 5:7,8) – We are celebrating a feast! *Principle: We do not judge unbelievers. God does that. But we Do deal with sin among ourselves—strongly (vs. 12-13).

1 Cor. 6:17 – “But the one who joins himself to the Lord is one spirit with Him.”

*I’m really at a crossroads, Lord Jesus. I don’t really see a genuine, God-fulfilling way that C. and I are going to make it. I’m just sick—frustrated. Lord—I’m willing to be wrong, I just want to be set free. I just can’t live with this anymore. The frustration is killing my effectiveness for You.

God—it hurts to be rejected. I know you know that, but that doesn’t console me. My feelings are just wiped out.

Nov. 10, 1973 Job 35-36, 1 Cor. 7-8

My “case” is before the Lord. He’s working in my life and I must learn to wait patiently for Him.

+ This is for me today, here at P.LU. (Job 36:24) – “Remember that you should exalt His work.”

“Each man has his own GIFT from God” (1 Cor. 7:7). When we look on people as “gifts” in our lives, it does away with jealousy, possessions and the like. A gift is something you don’t earn or deserve. Hence, you should expect nothing. Lord, teach me this truth about C. in my life. You want me to stick it out with her, don’t You?

We must be so careful about our actions. People are watching us very closely, Christians too, following our example in action.

Thank you, Lord, for bringing me here this weekend. It will be good for me. May I love You more and more, satisfied with Your presence and care until everything else just fades from the picture. Amen!

Nov. 11, 1973 Ps. 122, 1 Cor. 9-11

“I was glad when they said to me, ‘Let us go up to the house of the Lord.’” (Ps. 22:1). Today is the Lord’s Day. Excitement in his home… In this psalm David asks for prayer for Jerusalem. I think this is a good encouragement to pray for our cities and capital.

+ “I have a stewardship entrusted to me” (1 Cor. 9:17). Lord, what is my stewardship in this life? 

1 Cor. 9:22 – “I have become all things to all men that I may by all means save some.” I have got to learn to do this.

*Memorize 1 Cor. 10:13 – on temptation.

We must learn to channel all our activities and actions toward one goal: that of honoring the Lord Jesus in ourselves and before other people.

The thing about wearing hats in church still interests me—that Paul, after laying the whole foundation about being free in Christ, turns right around and lays down this “rule” in the churches. Seems like he goes “back to the Law again.” I need some more insight into this.

November 12, 1973 Job 37-38, 1 Cor. 12

Job 38:7 – “And the sons of God shouted for joy.” A whole company of people (angels) with God before the earth was made?

+ A variety of gifts –Spirit. A variety of ministries – Lord (Son). A variety of effects (energy) – Father. GIFTS. MINISTRIES. EFFECTS.

God the Holy Spirit has something for each one of us—all different—all given “for the common good.” Paul encourages us to “desire spiritual gifts,” (v. 31), and I wonder what this means. How? Of course, love must be put first (Ga. 5:6).

+ What I’m hearing today is that we all won’t be used spectacularly as I had thought that God would will us to, but that we’ll be used in many different yet exciting ways for Him to accomplish His purposes. God wants us to desire HIS best, and He’ll give it to us for our good.

November 13, 1973 Job 38-39, 1 Cor. 13,14

Here’s a neat prophecy of Jesus: “Or will he spend the night at your manger? (Job. 39:9).

1 Cor. 13 – LOVE is PATIENT, KIND, NOT JEALOUS. *I’ve got to work on this. Paul then tells us to “pursue love.” It’s something we must chase, to go after, to seek. Love is the work of the Holy Spirit.

Nothing really flashes today. It’s just good to be alive and well.

Nov. 14, 1973 Ps. 149, 1 Cor. 15-16

Praise the Lord! This is such a hard thing to do when I live in the realm of my feelings. But thank you, Lord, for the encouragement. “Let them sing for joy on their beds.” And “a two-edged sword in their hand.” – BIBLE.

*I am going to learn to praise God in all things.

Let me never forget this: “But by the grace of God I am what I am” (1 Cor. 15:10). 1 Cor. 15:19 – “If we have only hoped in Christ in this life, we are of all men most to be pitied.”

*1 Cor. 15:22 – For as in Adam ALL Die, so also in Christ ALL shall be made alive.” Jesus resurrection is the power that causes every person into a second life of either judgment or paradise, not just believers. Jesus’ resurrection raises everybody, just as Adam’s sin condemned all.

1 Cor. 15:58 – “Therefore my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord knowing that your toil is not in vain in the Lord.” 

Thank you, Lord, for this encouragement. I know that I have some things to clean up here at home and I’m going to do them, but I need to keep my sights. This was a beautifully alive chapter this morning.

Nov. 15, 1973 Job 41-42, 1 Cor. 1-2

“Therefore, I have declared that which I did not understand, things to wonderful for me which I did not know.”

+ God wants humble people. People who admit wrong, repent of it, and move on for Him. Job repented, and Job was blessed TWO-FOLD.

1 Cor. 16:14 – “Let all that you do be done in love.”

2 Cor. 1:12 – “For our proud confidence is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in holiness and godly sincerity, not in fleshly wisdom, but in the grace of God, we have conducted ourselves int eh world and especially toward you.”

2 Cor. 1:17-20 – Jesus is POSITIVE. All things are YES in Him. Our lives should be positively charged.

*2 Cor. 2:14-16 – We are the sweet aroma or fragrance of Christ. I love this comparison more and more each day.

Nov. 16, 1973 2 Cor. 3-6

Our covenant is a covenant “of the Spirit.” “Having therefore such a hope, we use great boldness in our speech” (2 Cor. 3:12). Thank you, Lord. I’ll be bold when I speak today.

“commending ourselves to every man’s conscience. *This is our technique and message. Conscience probing (2 Cor. 4:2).

*God is renewing and building up our inner person daily—by our FAITH.

God wants us to live for Him. It is the least we can do…

Starting Line-up – 2 Cor. 6:6-10 – Purity—Knowledge—Patience==Kindness—Holy Spirit—Genuine love—Word of Truth—Power of God—Weapons of Righteousness, sorrowful yet rejoicing, poor yet made rich, having nothing yet possessing all things.

*2 Cor. 6:14-18 – I must give these verses to Teresa [Jacobson].

Olympia, Washington

Nov. 17, 2019 2 Cor. 7-10

+ This is the first time I’ve had a quiet time outside in 32-degree weather in the winter here at the Young Life camp. Brrrr, but praise the Lord.

“Let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.”

2 Cor. 9:8 – “And God is able to make all grace abound to you that always having sufficiency in everything, you may have an abundance for every good deed.” “For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but divinely powerful for the destruction of fortresses.”

This must be a weekend of giving, using all that God has at his disposal to lead others to Him. Father, I pray for conversions in our cabin—the new beginnings of life in Your Son. “God loves a cheerful giver” (2 Cor. 9:7).

Nov. 18-19, 1973 Ps. 124, 2 or. 11-13, Mt. 1-4

Father, big decisions are facing me. You know C. needs your guidance desperately. Please lead us. *Yes, Lord, I know that You are on our side (Ps. 124:1-2).

2 Cor. 11:3 – “But I am afraid, lest as the serpent deceived Eve by his craftiness, your minds should be led astray from the simplicity and purity of devotion to Christ.

Paul’s thorn – I don’t have Paul’s knowledge or revelations, but “God’s power is being perfected in my weaknesses.” God’s grace is sufficient!

GOD AND HIS KINGDOM ARE SO POSITIVE. He’s going to work it out.

Nov. 20, 1973 Matt.5-7

Happy are the poor in spirit, those who mourn, those who hunger and thirst for righteousness. This is what I feel like.

Matt. 5:41 – “and whoever forces you to go one mile, go with him two.”

God’s principle is Giving. Matt. 6:33 – “But continually seek first His Kingdom and His righteousness and ALL these things shall be provided.”

Matt. 7: 7 – Keep asking, keep seeking, keep knocking.

*I’ve got to stand on this promise: “How much more will your Father in heaven give what is good to those who ask Him!” I’ve asked God for YWAM a C. He has promised to give me what is GOOD.

Nov. 21, 1973 Matt. 8-10

The attributes of Christ – “I am willing.” We should be willing to do anything for Him.

*Matt. 8:13 – What a coincidence. Here is God’s same message for me again concerning YWAM and right at the right time. “Go your way. Let it be done to you as you have believed.”

This is neat. I love Hosea 6:6, and here Jesus quotes part of it (Matt. 9:13).

+ Matt. 8:29 – “Be it done to you according to your faith.” Lord, I claim this verse pertaining to C. and I going to Germany. We will be going. Thank you.

Here is the key to power again. Chapters 8-9 have been lavishly filled with accounts of the miracles of Jesus. Here we find Jesus’ motive for help, “He felt compassion for them (Matt. 9:36). Our motive in the Christian life is LOVE. Gal. 5:6.

God wants our love supremely, much more than the love for our parents or anyone else.

November 22, 1973 – Thanksgiving Matt. 11-13

Jesus said, “I praise Thee O Father, Lord of heaven and earth.” Today is a day of praise. Hallelujah!

*The Christian life is REST (Matt. 11:38,29).

Matt. 9:13 & 12:7 – Again Jesus quotes Hosea 6:6 pointing out the importance of this concept: God wants our love, not our ritual.

Matt. 12 :30 – “He who is not with Me is against Me. And he who does not gather with me, scatters.” *Matt. 12:32 – “For the mouth speaks that which fills the heart.”

Lord, I’m becoming very confused and HOW and by what standards are we justified. I know that the cornerstone of righteousness is faith in You, but I’m becoming confused about the importance and necessity of our actions and deeds or works. You Yourself seem to say so much about the importance of our deeds. Please give me light on this.

Matt. 13 is the parable chapter.

Nov. 23, 1973 Matt. 14-16

Lord…I’ve never been so dejected and hurt. I’m just afraid and alone. How can I claim in experience the rest and peace that You died for? I hurt so bad about C. and I no longer know what to do.

+ Lord, I’m asking for a miracle between us…one way or the other. Father, either melt her stone-cold heart or take away my desire for her right now.

Man—this is right what I feel—like Peter stepping out onto the water and being scared to death. And Jesus says, “O you of little faith, who di you doubt?” (Mat. 14:31). *Lord, I want to believe You.

“Your faith is great. Be it done for you as you wish” (Matt. 15:28).

Lord, I need Your faith, the power of the Holy Spirit in my life. A giving faith. A loving faith. An immovable trust in Who You are. Praise the Lord!

November 24, 1973 Matt. 17-19

I keep having thoughts about faith and here Jesus uses the example of the little child and trust—to bring out the truth about FAITH. Matt. 18:3-4 – “Truly I say to you, useless you are converted and become like children, you shall not enter the kingdom of heaven. Whoever then humbles himself as this child, he is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.”

I guess this is what’ neat about the Bible. I don’t understand all of it. 

Lord, may your words live and burn within me, multiplying and spreading everlasting fruit.

Nov. 25-26, 1973 Matt. 20-25

Matt. 20:14 – “Take what is yours and go your way. But I wish to give this last man the same as you.” Thank you, Lord Jesus, about the encouragement and fresh word to go in faith to Germany. And thank you for the faith that I’m not going alone.

Jesus is so wonderful! So, loving! “Moved with compassion.”

Matt. 21:21-22 – the prayer of faith. Jesus exercised “holy anger.” Here in Matt. 23 is His “Woe Chapter. Pretty strong language.

+ The sin of unbelief – UNWILLINGNESS (Matt. 23Z:37).

Boy, there was so much here this morning that I didn’t know what to write down. I sure wish I could put God’s Word inside of me quicker. Sometimes the process seems so slow.

It’s a day for God—Let’s use it…

Nov. 27, 1973 Ps. 125, Matt. 26-27

“Those who trust in the Lord are as Mt. Zion which cannot be moved but abides forever” (Ps. 125:1).

Lord–You are so wonderful! You always encourage me on…support me…and are teaching me to live by faith.

Matt. 26-27 – The Last Supper, trial, and crucifixion.

*Nothing completely fresh today. Just the Lord Jesus in my heart.

Nov. 28, 1973 Matt. 28, 1 Thess. 1-3

Matt. 28:17 – “And when they saw Him, they worshipped Him, but some were doubtful.” Lord you know I feel like one of the doubters.

Work of faith—Labor of love—Steadfastness of Hope = 1 Thess. 1:3

1 Thess. 3:11,12 – “Now may our God and Father Himself and Jesus our Lord direct our way to you. And may the Lord cause you to increase and abound in love for one another. *Thank you, Lord Jesus, again for this promise. Love for another person is such an awesome thing. It hurts very bad to be in love, BUT I’m going to live through this hassle by faith.

Nov. 29, 1973 1 Thess. 4-5, 2 Thess.1-3

+ The will of God—our holiness (1 Thess. 4:3) also Rom. 8:29, 2 Cor. 3:18. The chief problem between us and holiness is our sexual moral lives. When I cross the boundaries of my conscience in my sexual life, I am rejecting the Holy Spirit’s work in my life (1 Thess. 4:8). Lord – this is so difficult.

1 Thess. 4:11 – “Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life and attend to your own business and work with your hands.” *That’s me! Ole handy Ron. Seriously, I must begin learning how to do practical things.

1 Thess. 5:8 – “The breastplate of faith and love. * I was just thinking about the need for these two qualities in my trusting the Lord for YWAM. I was thinking of Gal. 5:6.

1 Thess. 5:15 – “See that no one pays another with evil for evil.” 1 Thess. 5:16-22 – My Armor. Rejoice—Pray—Be thankful—Walk in the Spirit—Speak the Word—Be careful—Pure.

Good judgment passage – 2 Thess. 1:7-9.

This is my prayer contained in a couple of verses. I’m facing a lot of temptation and uneasiness right now. Memorize 2 Thess. 1:11,12 – 

“And it was for this that He called you through our gospel, that you may gain the glory of the Lord Jesus Christ” (2 Thess. 2:14). 

Here is a verse for C. and I: “And may the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God and into the steadfastness of Christ” (2 Thess. 3:5).

The Word was so RICH today. I don’t know where to begin.

Nov. 30, 1973 Rom. 1-4

The Christian life can be summed up in this way: It is “the obedience of faith” (Rom. 1:4). *How often do we leave off the obedience part?

Rom. 1:18-31. When you really think about it, being logical, just looking at the beauty, perfection, and orderliness around us, you cannot refute there has to be a God (vs. 19, 20, 25). 

Rom. 2:1-16 – We are all going to be judged by our deeds (2:6). We are not saved by works, but our obedience of faith will produce goodness and Christlikeness in our lives. This is where I believe James fits in. We are saved by a FAITH THAT SHOWS ITSELF OUTWARDLY.

Man—how many times is the word faith used in these chapters…lots. If this obedience of faith is central to our lives, we must really learn what this is-huh?

Lord, I have a few objects of faith in my life right now. Thank you for bringing them to pass.