Listen to Nick read the Firestarter and the reading and Acts 12:1-11.

Fears often beset Peter. From the time when he walked on water to Jesus, to the courtyard of the high priest and his fears of a servant girl, Peter reacted when he was afraid. The distance between Jesus and him in the courtyard opened the way for his denial. The gap then between Peter and Jesus was too much for him.

Now, however, Peter is close to his Lord in his heart, afraid of nothing, trusting in him. He moves beyond fear to faith and trust in the Lord. If God tells him to eat what is set before him, who is Peter to hold back from doing this? Read what happens when Peter is arrested in chapter 12. Nothing is impossible with God!

In a very brief reference, the news comes of James’s martyrdom. He is the brother of John. Together with Peter, they were the closest friends of Jesus.

Take courage from these apostles. God is with you as God was with them.

Acts 11—12

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Example: God’s word continues to grow. v. 24

Thursdays are dedicated to the letters of Paul, other letters,
the Book of Acts, and the Book of Revelation.
In the Easter Season this year we read Acts 10:1 to 18:22.

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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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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.

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