Sunny&80The Listening Logs (#jammed daily devo, day 211)
Posted on July 30, 2018
July #jammed: Grace serves.
Day 211: Listen and live.
whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is good, whatever is virtuous and praiseworthy.” Philippians 4:8When learning how to play a musical instrument, especially in a band or ensemble, students are required to keep a listening log. Specific types of music that a teacher will assign so that the students can hear what they are trying to learn. After hours of listening to the assigned genre of music, it’s easier for the young musician to play their instrument in that style. Listening bridges the gap of trying to describe music in plain text.
Today’s verse tells us how to train our minds to seek Christ. Much like a listening log, time spent in God’s Word bridges the gap of trying to understand how we are supposed to live in plain text.
“Fill your minds with beauty and truth.”
“Meditatie on whatever is honorable …”
“whatever is pure…”
“Whatever is lovely…
“Whatever is good …”
“Whatever is virtuous and praiseworthy..”
Think about Jesus.
When the text is hard to read, think of His story. Look for Jesus, from Genesis to Revelation. Truth can be hard to digest sometimes, and the Bible is no different. But when we live with Jesus as our Savior, something happens. The Holy Spirit resides in us. And He translates, helps us remember, communicates our prayers to God and inspires our understanding of God’s Word as He reveals it to us.
Whatever is Jesus ….
Like listening logs, the more we listen, the more we get to know Jesus. The more we spend time in God’s Word, the easier it is to bridge the gap in understanding how wonderfully unbelievable His love is for us.
Father, Praise You for Jesus. Thank You for sending Your one and only Son to earth so that we can better understand You and Your Word. We confess, sometimes the Truth of Scripture is hard to understand and we give up. Help us, in those moments, through the Holy Spirit, to see what You are revealing to us. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
Get the conversation started by commenting below, and let’s encourage one another as we face life in 2017 armed with grace!
#greatgrace17
Happy Friend-ing
Megs
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The Radio Station (#jammed daily devo, day 169)
Posted on June 18, 2018
June #jammed: Under the Blanket of Grace.
Day 169: Tune in.
Static.
The satellite radio subscription had finally run out, and I was left with static. Regular radio has a slightly different sound than satellite. Not to mention the frustrating existence of commercials and morning talk shows opinions. Maybe it’s because I’m a Cleveland sports fan …it’s probably because I’m a Cleveland sports fan …
Today’s verse warns us not to get worked up into a rage. (Yep. That counts me out of talk- radio for football season, that’s for sure.) When we become accustomed to what we like to listen to, we get aggravated when the frequency changes.
“Listen,” James instructs. This part of the verse is also translated, “but everyone must be quick to hear …” (NASV)
Are we listening to how we are supposed to live?
We’re a product of what we’re listening to, and often that voice is not a healthy influence. Beth Moore taught me, in one of her Bible studies, that what we listen to can subconsciously influence our day. It’s wise to be wary of what we’re listening to.
Listen- 1. to pay attention to sound. 2. to hear something with thoughtful attention : give consideration. Merriam-Webster
Listening isn’t just a sound, it’s a premise. Yes, we hear the wind …but we don’t often consider it. The conversation we tune in to, however, has the ability to harness our attention …and sway it.
The Greek word for ‘hear,’ is akouo: to comprehend, to understand. Strongs #191
It’s not just the startle of sound that alerts us to attention. Listening to what we hear affects how we grow and what we know. Many things pass by our ears and eyes each day, but we have the power to choose which ones we let into our hearts.
Listen to Jesus.
He didn’t exactly take any crap from people who attempted to slight Him or His Father, nor did He take everyone’s word at face value. Why? What was guiding His bold speech in regard to the Pharisees …and to Judas? What made Him so confident that fleeting words couldn’t shake Him?
He heard the Word. He knew it. Like that back of His hand. As if it was the very essence of who He was. The Way. The Truth. The Life. The Word made flesh.
Father, Praise You for Your Word! Thank You for sending the Word to us in the flesh to live out the Truth. Forgive us for allowing falsities to seep into our heart, and uphold us to discern everything we hear with Your Word and Your Truth. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
Get the conversation started by commenting below, and let’s encourage one another as we face life in 2017 armed with grace!
#greatgrace17
Happy Listening,
Megs
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The Listening Logs (#jammed daily devo, day 211)
Posted on July 30, 2017
July #jammed: Grace serves.
Day 211: Listen and live.
When learning how to play a musical instrument, especially in a band or ensemble, students are required to keep a listening log. Specific types of music that a teacher will assign so that the students can hear what they are trying to learn. After hours of listening to the assigned genre of music, it’s easier for the young musician to play their instrument in that style. Listening bridges the gap of trying to describe music in plain text.
Today’s verse tells us how to train our minds to seek Christ. Much like a listening log, time spent in God’s Word bridges the gap of trying to understand how we are supposed to live in plain text.
“Fill your minds with beauty and truth.”
“Meditatie on whatever is honorable …”
“whatever is pure…”
“Whatever is lovely…
“Whatever is good …”
“Whatever is virtuous and praiseworthy..”
Think about Jesus.
When the text is hard to read, think of His story. Look for Jesus, from Genesis to Revelation. Truth can be hard to digest sometimes, and the Bible is no different. But when we live with Jesus as our Savior, something happens. The Holy Spirit resides in us. And He translates, helps us remember, communicates our prayers to God and inspires our understanding of God’s Word as He reveals it to us.
Whatever is Jesus ….
Like listening logs, the more we listen, the more we get to know Jesus. The more we spend time in God’s Word, the easier it is to bridge the gap in understanding how wonderfully unbelievable His love is for us.
Father, Praise You for Jesus. Thank You for sending Your one and only Son to earth so that we can better understand You and Your Word. We confess, sometimes the Truth of Scripture is hard to understand and we give up. Help us, in those moments, through the Holy Spirit, to see what You are revealing to us. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
Get the conversation started by commenting below, and let’s encourage one another as we face life in 2017 armed with grace!
#greatgrace17
Happy Friend-ing
Megs
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The Radio Station (#jammed daily devo, day 169)
Posted on June 18, 2017
June #jammed: Under the Blanket of Grace.
Day 169: Tune in.
Static.
The satellite radio subscription had finally run out, and I was left with static. Regular radio has a slightly different sound than satellite. Not to mention the frustrating existence of commercials and morning talk shows opinions. Maybe it’s because I’m a Cleveland sports fan …it’s probably because I’m a Cleveland sports fan …
Today’s verse warns us not to get worked up into a rage. (Yep. That counts me out of talk- radio for football season, that’s for sure.) When we become accustomed to what we like to listen to, we get aggravated when the frequency changes.
“Listen,” James instructs. This part of the verse is also translated, “but everyone must be quick to hear …” (NASV)
Are we listening to how we are supposed to live?
We’re a product of what we’re listening to, and often that voice is not a healthy influence. Beth Moore taught me, in one of her Bible studies, that what we listen to can subconsciously influence our day. It’s wise to be wary of what we’re listening to.
Listen- 1. to pay attention to sound. 2. to hear something with thoughtful attention : give consideration. Merriam-Webster
Listening isn’t just a sound, it’s a premise. Yes, we hear the wind …but we don’t often consider it. The conversation we tune in to, however, has the ability to harness our attention …and sway it.
The Greek word for ‘hear,’ is akouo: to comprehend, to understand. Strongs #191
It’s not just the startle of sound that alerts us to attention. Listening to what we hear affects how we grow and what we know. Many things pass by our ears and eyes each day, but we have the power to choose which ones we let into our hearts.
Listen to Jesus.
He didn’t exactly take any crap from people who attempted to slight Him or His Father, nor did He take everyone’s word at face value. Why? What was guiding His bold speech in regard to the Pharisees …and to Judas? What made Him so confident that fleeting words couldn’t shake Him?
He heard the Word. He knew it. Like that back of His hand. As if it was the very essence of who He was. The Way. The Truth. The Life. The Word made flesh.
Father, Praise You for Your Word! Thank You for sending the Word to us in the flesh to live out the Truth. Forgive us for allowing falsities to seep into our heart, and uphold us to discern everything we hear with Your Word and Your Truth. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
Get the conversation started by commenting below, and let’s encourage one another as we face life in 2017 armed with grace!
#greatgrace17
Happy Listening,
Megs
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