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First Presbyterian Church of Mount Vernon Ohio |
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106 North Gay Street Mount Vernon OH 43050 740-393-1326 Office Hours: 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. M-F |
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Sunday Schedule
8:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship
9:45 a.m. Christian Education for all ages
11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship |
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Good News Daily |
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July Daily Readings |
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Sunday, July 6 Acts 19:11-20 Some Jews who went around driving out evil spirits tried to invoke the name of the Lord Jesus over those who were demon-possessed. They would say, “In the name of Jesus, whom Paul preaches, I command you to come out.” Seven sons of Sceva, a Jewish chief priest, were doing this. One day the evil spirit answered them, “Jesus I know, and I know about Paul, but who are you?” Then the man who had the evil spirit jumped on them and overpowered them all. He gave them such a beating that they ran out of the house naked and bleeding. (v.13-16 NIV) |
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I have been blessed to have been raised in a Christian home, and I have been a “churchgoer” all my life. However, I must admit that for the majority of my 40 plus years, I did not have a personal relationship with Jesus. I would volunteer, give of my time and treasure, and sit in the pews each week. But I was not trusting my life, in each detail, to Jesus. Even my prayers seemed more like a required shopping list than the praise, confession, and conversation they should have been. I don't want to be like the Jews mentioned in this passage, just going through the motions, but not believing Him for everything! Even the evil spirit knew that they did not trust and believe in Jesus. Abba, Father, help me to share all of my life with You and trust You with everything, everyday. Numbers 27:12-23; Psalms 146, 147; Mark 1:14-20 Monday, July 7 Romans 8:26-30 In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express. (v.26)
Over the last 2 years, God has been pushing me out of my comfort zone. In areas where I knew I had nothing to give, God has assured me that I do, with His help .
My prayer life had always been a private matter. Outside of praying with my children, the only time I prayed aloud or with others was corporately in church. However, during a time of change at my church, I was asked to lead others who were interested in praying for the changes we were going through. I can't describe how uncomfortable this made me feel! I was to e-mail prayer requests to others committed to prayer, and lead a once-monthly prayer gathering.
In my quiet time with God, He began to give me a sense of peace about this situation. Once I had agreed to trust Him to show me how, He did! With each e-mail, He would give me words and thoughts that I know were not my own, but His. My season of fear became one of blessing, and our prayers were answered most assuredly. Numbers 32:1-6, 16-27; Psalms 1, 2, 3; Matthew 23:1-12 |
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Tuesday, July 8 Psalm 5 In the morning, O Lord , you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation. (v.3)
It has been my practice over the last few years to carve out time in the morning to spend with the Lord. However, mornings at my house can be rather hectic—kids off to school, husband off to work, early appointments. Some days my quiet time was getting pushed later and later, and some days missed altogether.
Now each day I still have my quiet time but, in addition, I don't get out of bed until I have been in prayer with Jesus. Once my husband has left to start the coffee, I get to spend a few wonderful, quiet moments with my Abba, Father. I thank Him for a new day, praise Him for the many blessings in my life, ask blessing, direction and protection over my family, and wait for a few moments in expectation for anything He wants to share with me. For me, it has become a beautiful way to begin the day that the Lord has made. I praise Him for inviting me to begin my day with Him! Numbers 35:1-3, 9-15, 30-34; Psalm 6; Romans 8:31-39; Matthew 23:13-26
Wednesday, July 9 Deuteronomy 1:1-18 The Lord your God has increased your numbers so that today you are as many as the stars in the sky. (v.10)
As Moses is addressing the Israelites before entering the Promised Land, we find him confirming God's fulfillment of a promise He made to Abraham hundreds of years before. In Genesis 15:5, God said, “Look up at the heavens and count the stars—if indeed you can count them. So shall your offspring be.” This is just one example of the many promises the Bible records that God has made and kept.
A few years ago, I joined a Bible study in which we not only study God's Word, but we also share our prayer requests, seek Godly council from each other, and report on how God has answered our prayers. Since joining, I keep a prayer journal, and as I look back through it, I am so blessed to be reminded of how faithful God has been. And that's just from the last few years! Through my lifetime of challenges and blessings, He has never failed me. If you haven't done so recently, I encourage you to remember all the ways He's walked with you and kept His promises. Psalm 119:1-24; Romans 9:1-18; Matthew 23:27-39
Thursday, July 10 Deuteronomy 3:18-28 At that time I commanded Joshua: “You have seen with your own eyes all that the LORD your God has done to these two kings. The LORD will do the same to all the kingdoms over there where you are going. Do not be afraid of them; the LORD your God himself will fight for you.” (vv.21-22)
Fear is an emotion that we are all familiar with. A recent Bible Study helped me redefine it this way: False Evidence Appearing Real.
Lately, I've begun to wonder how many opportunities to walk with Jesus in my life and ministry I have missed because I was afraid I couldn't do what He was asking me to? How many times did I believe the lies of the enemy? I think the number is rather large. That's why I love this conversation between Moses and Joshua. If Joshua can trust that God Himself will literally fight for him and the Israelite nation, can't I trust Him to direct my life? I need to keep Proverbs 3:5-8 always before me. It begins this way: “Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding…” God's perfect plan for me does not include fear, but rather complete trust in Him. Psalm 18:1-20; Romans 9:19-33; Matthew 24:1-14
Friday, July 11 Deuteronomy 31:7-13, 24—32:4 Then Moses commanded them: “At the end of every seven years, in the year for canceling debts, during the Feast of Tabernacles, when all Israel comes to appear before the Lord your God at the place he will choose, you shall read this law before them in their hearing. Assemble the people—men, women and children, and the aliens living in your towns—so they can listen and learn to fear the Lord your God and follow carefully all the words of this law. Their children, who do not know this law, must hear it and learn to fear the Lord your God as long as you live in the land you are crossing the Jordan to possess.” (vv.10-13)
When we were new to our church, our children were very young. Though I was very nervous, I accepted God's asking me to help in a variety of children's ministries. Oral tradition is vital to children, especially when they are too young to read. Reading Bible stories and sharing my experiences was a primary method I used for teaching them, and over time I began to build relationships with them and their parents. As I began to spend more time in these ministries, and as the children got older, I spent more time in my Bible to be sure I was prepared for their questions. I also had many cherished ladies, with more wisdom and understanding, begin to walk with me, encourage me, and strengthen my faith. Today, almost eleven years later, these same children are teenagers, and it is beautiful to see how God is working in their lives. I also count those families and my “encouraging” friends as some of my most cherished friendships. My willingness to share God's Word provided blessings beyond measure. Psalms 16, 17; Romans 10:1-13; Matthew 24:15-31
Saturday, July 12 Matthew 24:32-51 “Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come. But understand this: If the owner of the house had known at what time of night the thief was coming, he would have kept watch and would not have let his house be broken into. So you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him. (vv.42-44)
When I was 9 years old, my dad died very unexpectedly. None of us was prepared for the shock, loss, and change that would follow. However, as I look back over those events so many years later, I can see how my family had indeed kept watch coming up to that tragic event. We were a family of believers in Jesus. We were surrounded by other believers who walked with us not only then, but for years to follow. In fact, it is amazing to me to remember how so many different people stood in the gap left by my father's absence. Jesus truly tended to us as we felt like lost sheep, and kept us in the fold. Radical change came when we least expected it, but by faith and His grace, Jesus carried us and held us close. I can't imagine what we would have done if that hour had come and we hadn't known our risen Lord! Deuteronomy 34:1-12; Psalms 20, 21; Romans 10:14-21
Sunday, July 13 Acts 21:1-15 Then Paul answered, “Why are you weeping and breaking my heart? I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.” (v.13 NIV)
Where the Lord leads me, I want to follow.
His destination is my life's goal.
The path is narrow and strewn with sorrow,
but in His presence my heart is full.
Too many question my sense of calling.
Trying to help me, they block my way.
To them the potholes I face are pointless.
But all my trials cause me to pray.
I'll be a martyr, Lord if you ask me.
Like the apostle, You have my heart.
All that I have is Yours to use fully.
Most holy Savior, how great Thou art.
(tune: Morning Has Broken) Joshua 1:1-18; Psalms 148, 149, 150; Mark 1:21-27 Monday, July 14 Romans 11:1-12 So too, at the present time there is a remnant chosen by grace. And if by grace, then it is no longer by works… (vv.5-6a)
Abraham's descendants formed the Jewish race
as a chosen means by which to show God's grace.
Set apart for service, held within His hand,
God gave what was needed to achieve His plan. (Refrain)
Refrain: We're by grace elected. We're God's chosen ones.
Not by works or merit, but through Christ His Son.
We, whom God has chosen, need not feel afraid.
He will stand beside us when we are betrayed.
Though we are a remnant, though we may be few,
God has destined that we thrive in all we do. (Refrain)
(tune: Like a River Glorious) Joshua 2:1-14; Psalm 25; Matthew 25:1-13 Tuesday, July 15 Romans 11:13-24 You, though a wild olive shoot, have been grafted in among the others and now share in the nourishing sap from the olive root, do not boast over those branches. (vv.17b-18a)
I'm grafted in Your family tree and share faith's common roots.
And though I have no cause for pride, You let me bear Your fruit.
Amazing grace, that You, my God, should graft me on Your tree.
My wild and restless days and fruitless ways I thought would forfeit me.
You prune away what won't produce, so all You've planned will grow.
Each branch to You is worth the same because You love me so.
So cultivate my growth, dear Lord. Sustain me with Your life.
Remove the twigs that steal Your sap. I bow before Your knife.
(tune: Amazing Grace) Joshua 2:15-24; Psalm 26, 28; Matthew 25:14-30 Wednesday, July 16 Romans 11:25-36 Israel has experienced a hardening in part until the full number of Gentiles has come in. (v.25b)
God is sovereign in His doings. He has all things in control.
Those feared doomed are only missing. Lambs now lost will find the fold.
All God's covenants are binding. What He's promised He will do.
All who trust in Him believing will discover He is true.
God will bring about His purpose. We cannot disrupt His plan.
Though the Jews rejected Jesus, He is still the Son of Man.
Through the doubt of Abram's offspring, we've been welcomed as God's own.
But a day is soon approaching when Messiah will be known.
By God's will we are adopted. All are sins are washed away.
As His children we claim favor that the Jews will know one day.
So be grateful for your calling. With humility give praise.
We should never feel deserving as we bask in mercy's rays.
(tune: What a Friend We Have in Jesus) Joshua 3:1-13; Psalm 38; Matthew 25:31-46 Thursday, July 17 Romans 12:1-8 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. (v.2a)
Upon the altar of God's boundless mercies,
become to Him a living sacrifice.
Do not conform to worldly ways and values,
but take a stand no matter what the price.
Against the grain of popular opinion,
you have been called to live exposing lies.
With transformed minds start thinking with keen judgment.
Denouncing pride and demonstrating faith.
Think of the church as if it were a body
with gifted parts who long to bear their weight.
Observe God's grace in varied applications
and find your voice before it is too late.
(tune: Be Still My Soul the Lord is on Thy Side) Joshua 3:14—4:7; Psalm 37:1-18; Matthew 26:1-16 Friday, July 18 Romans 12:9-21 Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. (v.10)
We have been called to love as Christ has loved us.
Not feigning friendship but being sincere.
Looking to serve not to seek self-promotion,
comforting those who have reason to fear. (Refrain)
Refrain: Help me to joyfully, help to faithfully,
help me to lovingly show that I care.
As I would empathize with those around me,
may I be willing to give and to share.
We have been called to love as Christ has loved us.
Forgiving those who have treated us wrong.
Finding new ways to express Christian mercy
as we discover their need to belong. (Refrain)
(tune: Great is They Faithfulness) Joshua 4:19—5:1, 10-15; Psalm 31; Matthew 26:17-25 Saturday, July 19 Romans 13:1-7 Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. (v.1a)
The Word of God is clear
about the leaders in our land.
They've been vested with authority
according to His plan.
And it's clear God wills that we submit
to what the law demands,
obeying Him through them.
Thank you, Lord, for those who lead us.
May their moral fiber feed us.
May they be Your means of justice.
Until Your kingdom comes.
(tune: The Battle Hymn of the Republic) Joshua 6:1-14; Psalms 30, 32; Matthew 26:26-35 Sunday, July 20 Mark 2:1-12 And when He had come back to Capernaum several days afterward, it was heard that He was at home. (v.1 NASV)
This version of the Bible says Jesus was “at home.” Since Jesus was a carpenter, he might have built this house Himself! The men who brought the paralytic to Him were so in earnest in aiding their friend that they didn't mind tearing up a stranger's roof! Jesus must have forgiven them—and now the roof would have to be repaired.
This story demonstrates the Christian “word of knowledge”; Jesus knew what the scribes were thinking without hearing it out loud. It is possible for Christians to have words of knowledge today. We can pray to be prepared for whatever happens in our lives. This very afternoon, I thought I was going to a restaurant to meet somebody, but it was really so I could pray for a lady with high blood pressure who “felt led” to stop at my table! Joshua 6:15-27; Psalms 63, 98; Acts 22:30—23:11 Monday, July 21 Romans 13:8-14 But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh in regard to its lusts . (v.14)
I put on the Lord Jesus Christ, as soon as I wake up in the morning, when I do my prayer and meditation. First, there is praise and thanksgiving, including a verbal statement of Psalm 91 in first person, where I remind myself that I am abiding in God's presence. Next, I confess my sinfulness, petition my Heavenly Father for my own needs, and intercede for others. I then drink five cups of water (not all at one time!) in order for my physical body to get rid of the toxins it collects. That takes care of my physical body. When I get dressed, I put on clean clothes, warm in cold weather. They are not tight because I don't want to try to look “sexy.”
Then my husband and I take care of the soul and spirit together. During our prayer and Bible study, we always put on the armor of God. The helmet of salvation protects our brains from onslaught by “the world, the flesh and the Devil.” The breastplate of righteousness, God's approval, protects our hearts, His dwelling place. The belt of Truth makes sure the breastplate of righteousness stays on . The shoes of the gospel of peace encourage us to share Him with others. The shield of faith protects us from the darts of the Enemy and the sword of the Spirit, the Word of God, increases our knowledge of Him and His objectives for us during our sanctification.
I have discovered in Isaiah 58:8 that His people can still claim the rear guard of the glory of God, as the Hebrews did during forty years of their travels in the wilderness. Joshua 7:1-13; Psalms 41, 52; Matthew 26:36-46 Tuesday, July 22 Romans 14:1-12 But you, why do you judge your brother? Or you again, why do you regard your brother with contempt? For we will all stand before the judgment seat of God. (v.10)
We need to remember that, because we are all God's children, we won't grow up until we arrive at Home. We also need to remember that, because we are all His children, we are brothers and sisters in Christ.
Some of us may have a judgment personality; some are perceptive. We are all oriented either intellectually or emotionally. I am intellectual/judgmental, and tend to judge others. I have to curb it because, as my teacher used to point out, “type is no excuse.” I often I find myself in the self-defense mode to justify what I think or do—then I need to repent and ask forgiveness. I need to remind myself that “the ground is level before the cross” and that, as Jesus said in Matthew 7:2, I shall be judged as I judge others. Joshua 8:1-22, Psalm 45, Matthew 26:47-56 Wednesday, July 23 Matthew 26:57-68 But later on two came forward, and said, “This man stated, ‘I am able to destroy the temple of God and to rebuild it in three days.'” (vv.60b-61)
Jesus gave up His “temple” Himself and came back into it three days later. He had told the disciples about his death at least three times. I wonder why they didn't discuss it with Him. Jesus tried to warn them about what would happen in the future.
Romans 8:11 tells us that The Spirit Who raised Him from the dead, in essence, caused Him to be born again!! So He was the first one to enact what happens to us when we receive Him into our hearts! His body was healed physically in the tomb and we can “be healed by His stripes” via the Spirit. I can recall how a lady in California was physically healed when we prayed for her in Florida !
Our bodies become temples when we invite Him in to live there. And He can “rebuild” them when we do things to them that cause injury, like breaking a bone. Isn't that wonderful? Joshua 8:30-35; Psalm 119:49-72; Romans 14:13-23 Thursday, July 24 Joshua 9:3-21 But all the leaders said to the whole congregation, “We have sworn to them by the Lord , the God of Israel , and now we cannot touch them. This we will do to them, even let them live, lest wrath be upon us for the oath which we swore to them.” (vv.19-20)
We can see here how important a covenant was. Even if they did not write it down or record it, it was honored. Even when the “invaders” had been deceptive, the Hebrews kept the covenant—even when there was “grumbling in the camp.” Old Testament means “old covenant,” of law, and New Testament means “new covenant,” of grace. Last year, Ray Vander Laan explained to my congregation how a covenant is a relationship between a stronger authority and a weaker one. The Hebrews learned by experience how important a covenant was. It may have been that Achan was punished for breaking a covenant (Joshua 7:24-26). Psalm 50; Romans 15:1-13; Matthew 26:69-75 Friday, July 25 Psalms 40 He brought me up out of the pit of destruction, out of the miry clay; and He set my feet upon a rock making my footsteps firm . (v.2)
While we were living in Sarasota , Florida , we were considering building a solar-powered house on a piece of property in a low, marshy area. Then we heard words of prophecy in our Bible study group saying that God wanted us to move to the Cumberland Plateau in Tennessee . The daily lectionary reading for the day was Psalm 40! This, to us, was confirmation that we were to move. God is a great communicator. We just need to listen! Joshua 9:22—10:15; Psalm 54; Romans 15:14-24; Matthew 27:1-10 Saturday, July 26 Romans 15:25-33 Therefore, when I have finished this, and have put my seal on this fruit of theirs, I will go on by way of you to Spain . (v.28)
What is this “fruit of theirs”? Paul had been talking about the indebtedness to minister to the residents of Jerusalem physically. Evidently Paul had to approve the contribution the Christians in Macedonia and Achaia had gathered for their fellow believers.
It may be difficult to imagine, In order to understand more fully the context of what Paul was talking about, we need to consider what it was like in that era. They walked, rode horses and donkeys, or sailed in ships to get to their destination. They had no food coolers, motels, restaurants, email, walkie-talkies, nor cell phones. It took days to travel to destinations we can get to in hours. And where did they sleep on the way? That takes a lot of imagination. With this paradigm in our minds, we can understand better what the disciples had to go through to spread the Word. And it must have been a major project to pack up these gifts and take them to other believers. It took much concern, empathy, and commitment, especially if they were under persecution.
We, who live in a free, relatively prosperous country, have difficulty putting ourselves in their shoes. For instance, we drink water we can get when we turn on a faucet. And where did they get it? From a spring, or a river, or a well to which they had to take a vessel to and carry in their hands or on their heads on the way back home. I am reminded me of the time when the electricity went off where I grew up and I had to go across the street to pump water from the town well. When I was finished, I needed to remember to fill the can that was left there so the next person who needed water could prime the pump, as I had with the water left there for me by the person who used the pump before I did. Do we still care for our neighbors in that way? Joshua 23:1-16; Psalm 55; Matthew 27:11-23 Sunday, July 27 Joshua 24:1-15 Now therefore fear the Lord , and serve him in sincerity and in truth: and put away the gods which your fathers served on the other side of the flood, and in Egypt ; and serve ye the Lord . (v.14 KJV)
As we grow older, we forget more; so we tie strings around our fingers as mnemonics. Yet not just elders forget; children do too. Haven't we often said to them, “How often must I tell you to do this?” In our ageing society we're in danger of forgetting how God has saved us from ignorance, poverty, disease, and war. Though blessed, we take it for granted. But if we don't learn from the past, we may have to repeat it.
That's why Joshua asks the Israelites to remember the Lord Who had led them out of Egypt into the Promised Land. This was the standard miracle around which all their memories were to be gathered. It was a prototype of Jesus' death and resurrection, which is the standard miracle of the New Testament. By it we are delivered from slavery to the Devil into the promised land of fullness of life.
Whenever we receive Holy Communion, Jesus asks us to do this “in remembrance of me” (Luke 22:19). Let's never forget what He has done—with reverence and gratitude! Psalms 24, 29; Acts 28:23-31; Mark 2:23-28 Monday, July 28 Joshua 24:16-33 And the people said unto Joshua, Nay; but we will serve the Lord . (v.21)
Bill stood before the altar and promised to take Sally as his wife no matter what happened. Yet twenty years later, he left her for a younger woman. His vow was good, but his desires were stronger. We make our promise to God at our Confirmation. We swear that we will be true to Him come what may. But our desires can overcome us. The love of other things can enter our lives and we leave Him.
Do you remember what happened to Peter? Boldly, he promised that he would never leave Jesus (Matthew 26:35). Though he was serious about it, he didn't realize his own weakness and the strength of the Devil's temptation, and he fell terribly. Later, he must have been glad to realize that Jesus predicted it all (Matthew 26:34) and would later restore him (John 21:15-17).
May He guard us, not from making promises to Him, but from making them lightly and thoughtlessly! “Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall” (1 Corinthians 10:12). Psalms 56, 57, 58; Romans 16:1-16; Matthew 27:24-31 Tuesday, July 29 Judges 2:1-15, 11-23 And they forsook the Lord God of their fathers, which brought them out of the land of Egypt, and followed other gods, of the gods of the people that were round about them, and bowed themselves unto them, and provoked the Lord to anger. (v.12)
What are gods? Aren't they things we look up to and trust and hope will bring us satisfaction? As in the time of the Israelites, so it is today. When we abandon the Lord, we turn to other gods. Just think of our attachment to cars, clothes, candy, coffee, cards, and computers—to say nothing of alcohol and drugs, sex and nicotine, gambling and sports, the internet and TV, and of money itself. All of these are gods of our society. They are more powerful because they aren't recognized.
St Augustine said, “Thou hast made us for Thyself, O God; and our hearts are restless till they find their rest in Thee.” Nothing and no one can satisfy our hearts but Jesus!
I need to pray, and perhaps you do too: Lord, You said “Thou shalt have no other gods before me.” So make me forsake all false and inferior gods that are turning my heart from You, and direct me to put my whole trust in You. Psalms 61, 62; Romans 16:17-27; Matthew 27:32-44 Wednesday, July 30 Judges 3:12-30 And the children of Israel did evil again in the sight of the Lord : and the Lord strengthened Eglon the king of Moab against Israel , because they had done evil in the sight of the Lord . (v.12 )
A terrible car accident occurred in a village near my home. In this accident a young girl was killed because her driver was speeding on the highway. At her funeral I warned the congregation about the danger of breaking the speed limit. That had some effect and drivers in the area did slow down. But in a couple of weeks they forgot and speeded up again.
The Israelites had been reminded of God's goodness in bringing them into the Promised Land and had been warned about following other gods. They boastfully promised their obedience to Him, but soon turned to other gods and served them. Now we see them taking it one step further and actually doing evil.
Are we like that? Once we get away from God and follow our own desires, we can run into trouble. It may be an accident or a problem. One thing or another wakes us up. But after a while we return to our old ways. And we are ripe for God's judgment.
Our Father in Heaven, please deliver us from evil. Psalm 72; Acts 1:1-14; Matthew 27:45-54 Thursday, July 31 Judges 4:4-23 And she said, I will surely go with thee: notwithstanding the journey that thou takest shall not be for thine honour; for the Lord shall sell Sisera into the hand of a woman. And Deborah arose, and went with Barak to Kedesh. (v.9)
Remember the lad who brought his lunch to Jesus (John 6:9-11)? By them Jesus fed over 5,000 people. That was help from an unlikely source.
Here, we read of two women who saved the Israelites. One was Deborah, a prophetess. She directed them to go to war with their enemies and risked her life in going with them. The other was Jael, a homekeeper, who used her womanly guile to attract the enemies' general to her home and then got rid of him. Both women were unlikely sources of help.
Do we feel up against it? Are our problems immense and our resources small? Out of the blue, God can send us help. It may come from an unlikely source and seem to be of little value—like little Samuel warning Eli of danger to his people (1 Samuel 3:18), or the young girl getting word to Naaman of how he could be cured (2 Kings 5:3). But if we accept it, God will bring us blessing.
What is God offering us today to help with our problems? Psalms 70, 71; Acts 1:15-26; Matthew 27:55-66 |