Month: March 2012

Love Without Limits

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“Love Without Limits” by Kirk Hunt

 

Now Jesus loved Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus.   When he had heard therefore that he was sick, he abode two days still in the same place where he was.

John 11:5-6 KJV

Martha, Mary and Lazarus had the distinction of being close, intimate friends of Jesus.   You would think that hearing of Lazarus’ illness would have sent Jesus running to his side.  Instead, Jesus deliberately sat for two full days.

 

Verse 4 gives us the rationale for Jesus’ delay.  God would get glory from the situation.  Unfortunately, that meant that Lazarus would have to wait.

 

Missing the funeral was not enough.  Jesus did not arrive until days after the burial.  Jesus waited until the situation became really serious.

 

Perhaps you feel like Lazarus.  You know that Jesus loves and cares for you, but there seems to be a delay.  Despite your faith, you anxiously wait for Jesus.

 

Jesus’ power and love are without limit.  No matter how long He takes, His timing is perfect.  Unfortunately, that means you may have to wait.

 

It does not get more serious than dead and buried.  The living Word undid death for Lazarus.  Jesus does not love you less than Lazarus.

 

His perfect timing is His perfect timing.  No matter what you want, or when, Jesus will get the glory when His power works in your life.  Keep your faith in love that knows no limits.

 

Think: The love of Jesus knows no limits.

 

Pray: “Lord, help me trust your love, power and timing in my life.”

 

 

Copyright © March 2012, Kirk Hunt

Living On The Rock

“Living On The Rock” by Kirk Hunt

 

And he said, The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer;   The God of my rock; in him will I trust: he is my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge, my saviour; thou savest me from violence.   I will call on the LORD, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies.

2 Samuel 22:2–4 KJV

For the first time, in years, there was no morning war council.  The scouts and surveillance agents had nothing to report.  Peace and quiet held sway over the kingdom.

 

How would you react?  David had spent many years, one step in front of various hangmen.  David’s enemies were not just Philistines, or King Saul and his family.  His own son, Absalom, had attempted to kill him.

 

The sudden absence of pursuers pulled a response out of David.  In gratitude and praise, he wrote a song to his God.  Given a chance to celebrate peace and security, David worshipped.

 

No matter the hardships of your life, you can rest easy.  God has protected you up until now.  The spiritual bedrock of God is your security and safety.   Today and tomorrow, He will save you from enemies foreign and domestic.

 

Think:                        No matter what is going on, God is the rock I live on.

 

Pray:              “Lord, help me to remember to live on the Rock of You.”

 

 

Copyright © March 2012, Kirk Hunt

Working Solo

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“Working Solo” by Kirk Hunt

 

And he [Benaiah] slew an Egyptian, a goodly man: and the Egyptian had a spear in his hand; but he went down to him with a staff, and plucked the spear out of the Egyptian’s hand, and slew him with his own spear.

2 Samuel 23:21 KJV

Benaiah engaged in combat at a disadvantage.  He had a walking stick.  The unnamed Egyptian had a battle spear.  The phrase “goodly man” recognizes the Egyptian as a substantial opponent.  Benaiah’s one-on-one victory is not to be lightly dismissed.

 

As Christian men and women, we often have to work (or fight) solo.  We come face-to-face with substantial opposition in our work and lives.  We must not back down.  Instead we should overcome disadvantage(s) to gain victory.

 

Of course, we never really work solo.  We always have the power of the Holy Spirit working in and through our lives.  His Presence is too easily forgotten in front of a hostile executive committee.  The Holy One may not be our primary thought during a heated discussion with a coworker.

 

God will give you the resources you need to start.  Your preparation and His power will give you what you need to persevere.  All you need is the faith to start and the courage to stay the course.

 

Take what you have in hand.  Face the opposition.  Be gracious, generous and merciful in your victory.

 

Think: Even when physically alone, I am empowered by the Holy Spirit.

 

Pray: “Lord, help me live in Your power and skill at all times.”

 

 

Copyright © March 2012, Kirk Hunt