Month: October 2012

You Are Not Lunch

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“You Are Not Lunch” by Kirk Hunt

 

David said moreover, The LORD that delivered me out of the paw of the lion, and out of the paw of the bear, he will deliver me out of the hand of this Philistine. And Saul said unto David, Go, and the LORD be with thee.

1 Samuel 17:37 KJV
Please, read 17:22–57.

 

Israel’s soldiers did not want to face Goliath.  Just his extraordinary size made him a formidable opponent.  His superior arms and armor, on top of known skill-at-arms, made battle with him a fearful proposition.

 

David had faced, and overcome, fearsome opponents before.  His faith and conviction swayed even King Saul, an extraordinary warrior in his own right.  Still, a mere boy without conventional weapons, or any armor, challenged the champion of the Philistines.  “I will feed you to the birds, boy.”

 

The hellhound is happy to see me.  It drools with the anticipation of a delicious lunch.  “I will feed you to myself, boy.”

 

I triple-check the buckles of my faith.  I rehearse the victories God has already given me.  I un-holster my Bible.  I run toward the stench of brimstone.

 

Here in the real world, circumstances arise that are too much for mere men.  As a son or daughter of the living God, victory has been promised.  No matter how formidable your hellhound seems, God has success planned for you.

 

Armor up in faith.  Wield your Bible.  In the Name of the living God, you are victorious.  Since God is with you, you are not lunch.

 

Think:            My victory comes through God’s power.

 

Pray:              “Lord, help me remember that I am already victorious through Your power.”

 

 

Copyright © October 2012, Kirk Hunt

This devotional is a ministry of https://devotionals.cadremenpress.com.

Going Old School

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“Going Old School” by Kirk Hunt

 

Thus saith the LORD, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls. But they said, We will not walk therein.

Jeremiah 6:16 KJV

 

As I research strength training exercises (lifts) I have discovered two different viewpoints.  One camp searches for ever faster, more “efficient” routines and techniques.  The other guys focus on classic, “old school” lifts.

 

The “scientists” want a faster, smarter (less sweaty) way to results.  The “grunters,” argue that the classic methods are the smartest way, but you will have to be patient.  I have decided on a path.

 

Old school requires less equipment.  The focus on quality over quantity makes you less prone to injury.  Of course, you must take your time and focus on the process.

 

Jeremiah called out to Israel.  God called His people back to His love and covenant.  Of course, Israel had a choice.  They could continue on the pagan road and its results.  Or they could choose the old path with God.

 

God calls to you.  He offers the power, blessing and peace that can only come from relationship with Him.  Of course, that requires Bible study, prayer and fasting.  God’s path requires that you take your time and focus on the process.  I pray you decide on the old path.

 

Think:            The path to God is the smarter way, even if you have to be patient.

 

Pray:              “Lord, help me choose the path that leads most securely back to You.”

 

 

Copyright © October 2012, Kirk Hunt

This devotional is a ministry of https://devotionals.cadremenpress.com.

“Keep Doing The Right Things”

“Keep Doing The Right Things” by Kirk Hunt

And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.

Galatians 6:9 KJV

 

I have been working out for a while.  Resisting the sugar cravings is no fun.  Despite all of the discipline, sacrifice and hard work, I am not advancing too quickly.  In fact, at times, my gains seem to have regressed.

 

Why do I continue?  Why sweat out so much effort for so little result?  Because, here and there, I see glimmers of the future.

 

There was the day I casually jumped ditches while carrying heavy loads.  There was the evening I man-handled stuff rather than suffer the inconvenience of looking for help.  My belly is not flat, but it is less round.

 

The diet and exercise could probably be better executed.  Still, they are much better than last year.  Next year will be better yet.

 

Consider your prayer, Bible study and fasting.  You are becoming more Christ-like, even if your growth is slower than you might like.  You are advancing, even when sometimes it feels like you are losing ground.

 

God honors your diligence and sacrifice.  Your old nature recedes.  Your new nature advances.  And here and there, you see glimmers of your future.

 

Do not trust your feelings.  Trust His Word.  The Holy Spirit is enabling your hard work.  Stay at it until you get your pay-out.

 

Think:            Keep up your spiritual disciplines, until you get your pay-out.

 

Pray:              “Lord, help to continue the disciplines that carry me to You.”

 

 

Copyright © September 2012, Kirk Hunt

This devotional is a ministry of https://devotionals.cadremenpress.com.