{"id":21674,"date":"2022-11-19T00:01:48","date_gmt":"2022-11-19T08:01:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/davesevern.com\/blog\/?p=21674"},"modified":"2022-11-18T11:38:16","modified_gmt":"2022-11-18T19:38:16","slug":"how-to-start-each-week-and-morning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/davesevern.com\/blog\/how-to-start-each-week-and-morning\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Start Each Week And Morning"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/davesevern.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/How To Start Each Week And Morning.mp3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-474\" src=\"http:\/\/davesevern.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/SEV-CampfireAudio.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"375\" height=\"108\" srcset=\"https:\/\/davesevern.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/SEV-CampfireAudio.jpg 375w, https:\/\/davesevern.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/SEV-CampfireAudio-300x86.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/a> <span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Luke 21: 20-38 (NKJV)<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">The Destruction of Jerusalem<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">(20) \u201cBut when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, then know that its desolation is near.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">(21) Then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains, let those who are in the midst of her depart, and let those who are in the country enter her.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">(22) For these are the days of vengeance, that all things which are written may be fulfilled.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">(23) But woe to those who are pregnant and to those who are nursing babies in those days! For there will be great distress in the land and wrath upon this people.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">(24) And they will fall by the edge of the sword, and be lead away captive into all nations. And Jerusalem will be trampled by Gentiles until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">The Coming of the Son of Man<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">(25) And there will be signs in the sun, in the moon, and in the stars; and on the earth distress of nations, with perplexity, the sea and the waves roaring;<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">(26) men\u2019s hearts failing them from fear and the expectation of those things which are coming on the earth, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">(27) Then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Now when these things begin to happen, look up and lift up your heads, because your redemption draws near.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">The Parable of the Fig Tree<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">(29) \u201cThen He spoke to them a parable: \u2018Look at the fig tree and all the trees.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">(30) When they are already budding, you see and know for yourselves that summer is now near.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">(31) So you also, when you see these things happening, know that the kingdom of God is near.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">(32) Assuredly, I say to you, this generation will by no means pass away till all things take place.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">(33) Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will by no means pass away.\u2019 \u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">The Importance of Watching<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">(34) \u201cBut take heed to yourselves, lest your hearts be weighed down with carousing, drunkenness, and cares of this life, and that Day come on you unexpectedly.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">(35) For it will come as a snare on all those who dwell on the face of the whole earth.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">(36) Watch therefore, and pray always that you may be counted worthy to escape all these things that will come to pass, and to stand before the Son of Man.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">(37) And in the daytime He was teaching in the temple, but at night He went out and stayed on the mountain called Olivet.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">(38) Then early in the morning all the people came to Him in the temple to hear Him.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Psalm 55: 1-8<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Trust in God Concerning the treachery of Friends<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">(1) \u201cGive ear to my prayer, O God,<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">And do not hide yourself from my supplication.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">(2) Attend to me, and hear me;<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">I am restless in my complaint, and moan noisily,<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">(3) Because of the voice of the enemy,<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Because of the oppression of the wicked;<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">For they bring down trouble upon me,<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">And in wrath they hate me.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">(4) My heart is severely pained within me,<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">And the terrors of death have fallen upon me.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">(5) Fearfulness and trembling have come upon me,<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">And horror has overwhelmed me.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">(6) So I said, \u2018Oh, that I had wings like a dove!<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">I would fly away and be at rest.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">(7) Indeed , I would wonder far off,<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">And remain in the wilderness. Selah<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">(8) I would hasten my escape<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">From the windy storm and tempest.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Proverbs 15 : 14 (NKJV)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">(14) \u201cThe heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge,<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">But the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Hebrews 10 : 25 (NKJV)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">(25) \u201cnot forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">\u201cWe have heard it said, \u201cYou do not have to go to church to be a Christian,\u201d and to a minor extent, it is true. However, it is so foolish to think that we can stay close to Christ without staying close to His body. You show me a \u201cChristian\u201d out of church, I will show you someone wallowing in the mire of sin.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">There is no place in the Scripture for aloofness or isolationism. There are no Lone-Rangers in the Kingdom of God. It is the wise believer who begins each day in sweet fellowship with Christ through prayer and Bible reading. It is the understanding, believer who is \u201cnot forsaking the assembling\u201d of himself with the body of Christ; especially on the Lord\u2019s day, (Hebrews 10:25).<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">If you desire wisdom and seek understanding, meet with the Lord on the first day of each week and daily each morning.\u201d (See Luke 21 : 38)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Tony Foglio<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Success For The Day And Rest Through The Night<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">It never ceases to amaze me how many people who claim to be \u201cborn again\u201d believers readily and forthrightly proclaiming the truths of the Bible, will so willingly and persistently disobey the teachings of God\u2019s Word. The Creator of the Universe, God Almighty Himself, knows all believers much better than they know themselves. After all, He made them. He knew them while they were still in their mother\u2019s womb. He put into place a complete and holy plan for their lives&#8230;&#8230;if they would only be obedient to His teachings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>There is no right way to do the wrong thing.<\/strong> There is no wrong way to do the right thing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">The blessings and rewards of the Promises of God come only from an increase in the amount of your personal faith and through your obedience to the Word of God. Obedience is not a part time thing or practice. Selective, situational obedience is not the way of the Lord.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Faith = Belief + Trust + Obedience<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">It takes all three factors to be in place for the equation to balance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">The daily reading of God\u2019s Holy Word is not an option for your learning and knowing how to properly live your life. Joining a local church and regularly attending the Lord\u2019s day services is an essential part of your obedience to God\u2019s Word,&#8230;.. and is vital for the personal growth and development of your faith. One goes with the other which is exactly why God tells to not forsake the gathering of the brethren.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Always remember that half a job is not a complete job. 98% is not 100%.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">There is no possible way for you receive all of the blessings and benefits that God desires for you to achieve, accomplish, receive, and use&#8230;.unless or until you are totally obedient to His instruction. <strong>Have you ever wondered how much in life you have missed that God intended or desired for you to receive&#8230;..only because you did things \u201cyour way\u201d instead of being obedient and doing things God\u2019s way?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">I once heard a man ask the question&#8230;.Do you know what hell is?&#8230;.The answer given was&#8230;.It is the day you meet the person you could have been!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Dear brothers and sisters&#8230;..I beseech you and admonish you to \u201cTrust and Obey\u201d God\u2019s Instruction,&#8230;To live your life according to His mighty Word,&#8230;.and to Submit your thoughts and actions to that which God intends for you to do,&#8230;so as to complete His Holy Plan for the purpose of your life while you are on this earth!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">God\u2019s Greatest Blessings to All of You&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Luke 21: 20-38 (NKJV) The Destruction of Jerusalem (20) \u201cBut when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, then know that its desolation is near. 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