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GOD FOCUS THIS MORNING — EP603 DEER FEET AND MOUNTAIN TOPS

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THE TITLE FOR TODAY’S EPISODE: DEER FEET AND MOUNTAIN TOPS

Yesterday we discussed the fact that the devil doesn’t have power to make us do anything. The Psalmist David, wrote “He maketh my feet like hinds’ feet.” Hind is another word for deer. They have the ability to swiftly get away from danger or threat. Just like we are empowered to resist the enemy and are able to get away. But we have to learn to recognize his whispered lies from our own thoughts.

PSALM 18:33 He maketh my feet like hinds’ feet, and setteth me upon my high places.

David went on to say, that God, “setteth me upon my high places.” This is often another way of saying upon a mountain or mountain top. Mountains are used to represent many things in the word.

High Places or mountain tops were where people of God built altars. It was a place of elevation. Pagans often built altars to their false gods upon mountains as well. (What ever God creates the enemy tries to duplicate). This is why all thorough the story of the different kings the word says they pulled down the high groves of the false gods or they built up the high places. Israel struggled with idolatry.

Elijah told them they were going to have to choose once and for all who was going to be God. Baal or the One True God Jehovah. They made a contest that the real God would answer with fire. The prophets of Baal did their rituals, prayed, cried, cut themselves and nothing happened. Elijah said a short prayer and our God answered with fire.

Mountains are also a sign of strength. A place that has stood the test of time and is still standing. It is a place of security and shelter. Which is where Jesus got the parable of building on a solid foundation. The man that builds on the rock, though he goes through storms will still be standing when the storm passes.

The man that builds on sand will have his house destroyed by storms. Because it is not anchored to a rock or a solid foundation. Have you ever thought about sand. It is just small pieces of rock. People often have small pieces of truth, but do not want the whole thing. Being anchored to the rock will cost you something. You have to be anchored. People that are built on sand have nothing to stand on when the storms of life blow in with hurricane force winds.

Being set upon the high places means God is sheltering us and we have security to know that we are not alone. We can swiftly run to him, like the deer. He will be there ready to protect us from the enemy.

If we never had a rough road, we would not know that we could climb. He allows things to happen to teach us strength. Other times things happen that comes from someone’s freewill or even bad choices. Whatever the reason for the rough road, he has made us resilient enough to keep going. God never leaves us to struggle on our own, he is always with us. He makes our feet like hinds feet, which means we will always be able to climb any mountain we have facing us. Be encouraged that as long as you keep holding on to Jesus, you will make it.

Until next time,

BE BOLD, BE BRAVE AND KEEP YOUR GOD FOCUS

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GOD FOCUS THIS MORNING EP449 DON’T BELIEVE

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THE TITLE FOR TODAY’S EPISODE: DON’T BELIEVE

I am always encouraging you to believe God. I have given you scriptures several times about how we need to draw closer to God and believe His word. Today I want to encourage you to not believe. Don’t believe the bad reports, don’t believe the lies of the enemy. Don’t believe every person that comes into your life. The enemy sends people to bring us down, just the same as God sends people to lift us up.

If the children of Israel had not believed the lies of the ten spies, they would have crossed to the promised land. If Adam and Eve had not believed satan in the garden, they would not have lost paradise and their fellowship with God.

David didn’t believe the lies that said the giant was bigger than his God. Everyone knew how big Goliath was, they were hiding in fear of his size. But David didn’t allow the narrative to draw him from his faith. He didn’t believe the lies that Goliath would surely win, because David said, He is big to us, but he is small to our God.

Today I want to encourage you to listen to the voices around you. Think about what they are saying and then Don’t believe the lies of the enemy. He is out to destroy us all.

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GOD FOCUS THIS MORNING–EP399–EMPTY TO OVERFLOW

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THE TITLE FOR TODAY’S EPISODE: EMPTY TO OVERFLOW

I often think about Peter fishing all night without a catch. He was ready to give up. Peter had used his equipment and experience, all that he had within his power to catch fish. We too can do everything in our power to get a good outcome, sometimes, but in spite of our best efforts we fail. Then Jesus came by and said go out and cast your net on the other side. I am sure the last thing Peter wanted to do was go back out after a long night. But he listened to Jesus and went back out. He was obedient.

The first time he was out he was fishing in his own strength and wisdom. The second time he went on Jesus’ word. He caught so many fish; he had to call for another boat to help him. We may accomplish thing on our own. But it is always more profitable to listen to the leading of God.

When we are obedient, we go from an empty vessel to one that is overflowing. When we are obedient, not only will God bless us, but he will bless those around us. It doesn’t say, but I think it is safe to assume that the boat which came to help Peter had fished all night too without much to show for it.

The blessing that God gives us will always overflow onto others. He pours into us so that we can pour out to others. He fills us with encouragement so that we can encourage others. The hope he gives us to give us something to share with others. He gives us faith to share the good news of salvation.

When we are tired of trying, like Peter was that morning, remember God has a plan. We may be empty like the boat Peter was in, but God can fill us up to overflowing. We just have to cast our net on the other side. If we follow God’s instructions and are obedient, we will be blessed and many around us.

Now is not the time to sit in the empty boat feeling tired and frustrated. The world is depending on us to try again. We need to keep fishing, keep trying to win the lost to Jesus. Now is the time to look for answers, listen for God’s direction. He will not leave us empty handed but will tell us to launch out into the deep.

Until next time,

BE BOLD, BE BRAVE AND KEEP YOUR GOD FOCUS