Month: January 2013

Prepare Yourself

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“Prepare Yourself” by Kirk Hunt

 

And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;

Ephesians 6:15 KJV

 

The work required more physical fitness than I assumed.  Walking 4-6 miles a day, in all kinds of weather.  Climbing in and out of the van.  Lifting the bunk lid to get at my stuff.  My deployment required more endurance, strength and flexibility than you get from just sitting at a desk.

 

God prepared an opportunity to reach people, but part of my preparation involved strength and aerobic exercises.  My ability to minister depended on going to the gym.  Who knew service involved so much athleticism?

 

Have you answered God’s call on your life?  Good.  Are you preparing for all aspects of your calling?  I pray you are.  Your full calling will require more than you realize.

 

Exercise and eating correctly?  Sounds mundane, does it not?  Mundane does not mean unimportant.  If you are going to answer your call, go all the way.

 

I worked every work day, and even some of my off days.  , I had the physical resources to do so because of my preparation.  My calling deserved nothing less.

 

Think through all aspects of your calling.  Be prepared for every aspect you know.  Ask God to show you anything you missed.  Your calling deserves no less.

 

Think:            Preparation for my calling involves a whole life commitment.

 

Pray:              “Lord, help me to be disciplined in every aspect of my calling.”

 

 

Copyright © January 2013, Kirk Hunt

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

Humble Yourself

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“Humble Yourself” by Kirk Hunt

 

Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.

James 4:10 KJV

 

Even I murmured somewhat about the task: “Go door-to-door and explain this flyer.”  I did this kind of work in my youth.  I did not relish doing it again.

 

Still, I put on my jacket and gloves and marched out into the cold streets.  Not everyone did.  Some in our group were too good, or too important, for the task.  They packed up and went home.

 

For weeks, I faithfully did my best.  Admittedly, I watched and waited for something worthy of me to materialize.  Viewed through mundane eyes, the task did not qualify as worthy.

 

The work led us to a homeless shelter that desperately needed food and medical staff.  And to a wife and mother I helped find assistance.  It was my privilege to help restore a man, exhausted from helping others.  Ask them if my task was worthy.

 

Humility can manifest in many different ways.  I had to humble myself in order to sincerely complete the task, despite my opinion of its value.  Then I was humbled again by the outcome of my work.

 

The important people missed out.  Glory was hidden in the task.  Importance was disguised in a humble wrapper.

 

Some of Kingdom work is humble to earthly eyes.  Look with Spirit-filled vision to the glory within.  If you do your part, He will answer with His glory.

 

Think:            Do the humble work of the Kingdom and God will fill you with His glory.

 

Pray:              “Lord, help me to humble myself so I can receive Your glory.”

 

 

Copyright © January 2013, Kirk Hunt

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

New Creature

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“New Creature” by Kirk Hunt

Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.

2 Corinthians 5:17 KJV

 

Welcome to a new year.  Last year had its challenges, losses and wins, but it is past now.  Ready or not, you are in this new year.

 

The year is not the only thing that is new.  If you are a follower of Christ Jesus, you are new also.  You are being transformed in His image.

 

The old you had advantages, but the new you is better.  The new you looks more like Him.  This year’s you acts more like Christ.

 

Each round of Bible study gives you greater understanding.  Each day of fasting gives you greater strength in Him.  Each prayer takes you closer to His mind.

 

The new you has a new year, full of new opportunities to build His Kingdom.  All it takes is the courage and obedience to exercise yourself.  You can do it, since His power is working in you.

 

The previous versions of you were good but today you are better.  He has called you to build His Kingdom, using your new abilities, skills and insight.  Follow your calling, knowing that you are better than ever.

 

Think:            Do my actions reflect that fact that I am a new creation?

Pray:              “Lord, help me to follow my calling and mission in new ways.”

 

 

Copyright © January 2013, Kirk Hunt

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