Listen to Pastor Nick read the Firestarter and the Psalm.

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David is hiding in the wilderness from his son, Absalom. Just as his ancestors in the wilderness and Jesus in the desert, it is a place of spiritual retreat for him. The starkness of the setting prevents distractions that would keep him from seeking God. He is thirsty there, in the desert, but even more does his soul thirst for the Lord. “My soul thirsts for you; my flesh longs for you.”

David is completely caught up in the Lord. Notice the parts of the body and aspects of his spirit that are engaged in this prayer of praise. He reminds us of the importance of having body and soul involved in the life of prayer.

If there was any fear of his enemies, by the end of this psalm it is gone. He is left with the Lord whom he sought. He sought, and hence he found.

Seek the Lord early and often each of these days of Easter.

Psalm 63

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Example: My soul is thirsting for You. v. 1

We continue to read the Psalms in numerical order.

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Listen to Pastor Nick read the Firestarter and select verses from Proverbs 18.

You will frequently see the word “fool” used in Proverbs, as opposed to the wise person. The fool is the one whose sensibilities to wisdom, right thinking, and right living are so dull, that the fool’s choices bring darkness and ultimate destruction.

Do you do anything that dulls your senses to the peace that wise living brings? Take time to reflect. Do you anesthetize your feelings of pain with overwork, alcohol, escaping what you feel inside through excessive T.V.? Take a walk with your Lord and let yourself feel the movement of your life. Know that the Lord is with you and wants to quicken you, till deep within, you know how to live with divine inspiration. This is wisdom. Become quiet. Write. Connect with God. Share with your spouse or friend.

Proverbs 18

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Example: Death and life are in the tongue. v. 21

Tuesdays are dedicated to the Old Testament books of history
and the Hebrew “Writings.”
In the Easter Season this year we read Proverbs 17 – 19 and Ezra.

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Listen to Pastor Nick read the Firestarter and Ezekiel 22:23-31.

Keansburg, N.J. has a creek bordering it that flows into the tidal waters opposite New York City. When strong storms occurred, it often happened that the waters would rush into the mouth of the creek, flooding the town. To prevent this from happening, a great steel gate was constructed that would completely close the mouth of the creek, preventing the seawater from elbowing its way into town. The gap was covered.

Ezekiel presents this same image of the gap in 22:30. No other verse in Scripture more clearly expresses the meaning of intercessory prayer. When the protective hedge of God’s grace is broken, opening the way for the onslaught of the Enemy, an intercessor needs to stand in the gap, giving protection from the forces without. The intercessor restores the broken connection to God.

The cross of Jesus bridged the gap between heaven and earth. Resurrection-life is yours.

Ezekiel 20—22

Mondays are dedicated to the reading of the Hebrew Prophets.
In the Season of Easter this year we read Ezekiel 17-32.

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Example:I will stand in the gap for You. 22:30.

For all the Firestarters I recommend the ebook.  You will have the entire program of well over a thousand of these introductions with you on your phone or tablet. Check the menu options at the site for more information.