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To: calgal who wrote (5767)	6/1/2004 4:55:31 PM
From: calgal	Respond to of 14396

27 June Spiritual Blindness John 9:1 Remember the last time you learned something new about God? It was as if a door was opened to you that you had never passed through before. Up until that moment, you had experienced a certain degree of spiritual blindness; then God revealed His Word to you and you received His truth into your heart and not just your mind. This is what happened when Jesus healed the man born blind. Eyes that were unaccustomed to seeing the world's environment were suddenly given sight. The people asked, "Who sinned, this man or his parents, that he would be born blind?" Jesus offered an explanation, "It was neither that this man sinned, nor his parents; but it was so that the works of God might be displayed in him" (John 9:2-3). Far too often, we rush to believe negative thoughts. The important lesson here is not whether or not sin was involved, but that God had opened this man's eyes. When you walk in spiritual darkness, God wants to give you spiritual sight. He is always in the process of bringing spiritual healing and fullness to your life. The man born blind was destined for a miracle. From birth, God had ordained the day of his healing. It is just as important to the Lord when you suddenly receive your eyesight in an area in which you were once spiritually blind.

To: calgal who wrote (5767)	6/1/2004 4:56:07 PM
From: calgal	Respond to of 14396

29 June The Good Shepherd Psalm 34:9-10 God fills many roles as our Good Shepherd. Yesterday, we saw Him as a pardoning shepherd. He is also a providing shepherd. He knows our necessities before we even ask for help, and He delights in meeting those needs. (Matthew 7:9-11) In practical terms, that means He knows what you need physically, emotionally, and spiritually. And He is already at work, accomplishing and providing those things you may not even have thought of yet. Not only does He provide for us, but He also defends us from attack. In that, He is a protecting shepherd. In Psalm 23:4, what is it that comforts the psalmist? It is the Lord's rod and staff. Ancient shepherds used these two implements to defend their sheep from vicious animals seeking a quick meal. In the same way, God moves before us, clearing the path of the Enemy's snares. It is important to note, though, that Psalm 23 does not declare God will lead us around the "valley of the shadow of death," but rather through it. This means that God's plan often requires us to walk through hard times, facing those shadows and dark places in our lives. However, in the midst of the rough journey, we can remain confident by keeping our eyes on the Shepherd who leads us safely home. Have you experienced God's provision, only to fall into subsequent doubt and fear because of loss or hardship? God has not left you. He remains your Good Shepherd, leading you through the darkness and into the light, where He is.

To: calgal who wrote (5767)	6/1/2004 4:57:56 PM
From: calgal	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 14396

29 June The Good Shepherd Psalm 34:9-10 God fills many roles as our Good Shepherd. Yesterday, we saw Him as a pardoning shepherd. He is also a providing shepherd. He knows our necessities before we even ask for help, and He delights in meeting those needs. (Matthew 7:9-11) In practical terms, that means He knows what you need physically, emotionally, and spiritually. And He is already at work, accomplishing and providing those things you may not even have thought of yet. Not only does He provide for us, but He also defends us from attack. In that, He is a protecting shepherd. In Psalm 23:4, what is it that comforts the psalmist? It is the Lord's rod and staff. Ancient shepherds used these two implements to defend their sheep from vicious animals seeking a quick meal. In the same way, God moves before us, clearing the path of the Enemy's snares. It is important to note, though, that Psalm 23 does not declare God will lead us around the "valley of the shadow of death," but rather through it. This means that God's plan often requires us to walk through hard times, facing those shadows and dark places in our lives. However, in the midst of the rough journey, we can remain confident by keeping our eyes on the Shepherd who leads us safely home. Have you experienced God's provision, only to fall into subsequent doubt and fear because of loss or hardship? God has not left you. He remains your Good Shepherd, leading you through the darkness and into the light, where He is.