THE BLAME GAME
Today’s Reading: Genesis 3-4
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On the lower slope of the Mount of Olives is the Garden of Gethsemane. It is claimed that some of the olive trees here are over 2,000 years old – perhaps these trees were the ones under which Jesus’ disciples slept during the night of His arrest. Like Adam and Eve, no doubt they had excuses for their failure to obey. Jesus had told them to “Watch and pray!” The building you see in the background is “The Church of All Nations”.
Key Verse: Genesis 3:12
Then the man said, “The woman whom You gave to be with me, she gave me of the tree, and I ate.”
A most important Word that Jesus used over and over is “Repent.” Adam and Eve provide us with examples of what repentance is NOT! They attempted to blame others for their sin. Adam blamed both God and Eve. Eve blamed the serpent. The message is, “STOP THE BLAME GAME!” Pray the sinner’s prayer which Jesus guaranteed would make a person right with God: “God, be merciful to me, a sinner” (Luke 18:13). Two verses following the key verse, God, Himself, gives the first prophecy. He speaks of a most unique event to come. All through the Bible in procreation, it’s the seed of the man, e.g. Abraham (Galatians 3:29), but Jesus is the “Seed of the woman” (Genesis 3:15). He crushes Satan. Satan comes in many forms to tempt us. Remind him that his head is crushed by Jesus. Jesus gives us power (authority) to join Him in trampling on the serpent and “Nothing shall by any means hurt you” (Luke 10:19). Confess it! Believe it!
PRAYER FOR TODAY:
Lord Jesus, You and I are “trampling” on the serpent. James wrote,”Resist the devil and he will flee from you” (James 4:7). I do this now, Lord Jesus. The devil has no power over me. In Your authority, Lord Jesus, I pray. AMEN!
PERSONAL WORDS:
Every day before going live to air with the daily 100 Huntley Street telecast, I would state in front of the other hosts, the on-air guests, and the studio audience, words something like this…”We trample on Satan in Jesus’ Name! We pull down the ‘strongholds’ of the enemy” (2 Corinthians 10:4). On the human level we do not defend ourselves. No defence! No offence! We are to love one another, whether friend or enemy! “We do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in heavenly places” (Ephesians 6:12). Throughout over 10,000 telecasts, Jesus, our production and administration team, our financial supporters, our on-air guests, our telephone prayer partners (over 10 million phone calls) have confirmed the crushing of Satan’s head, and have watched God accomplish mighty works for time and eternity in the lives of infinitely precious people.
To the current Crossroads team and every reader of my blog, KEEP TRAMPLING!!!,
David
P.S. Speaking of trampling on the enemy, I’m thrilled to let you know of the appointment of the new Crossroads ministry President and CEO…someone who is already known and loved by so many of our long-time 100 Huntley Street viewers…Lorna Dueck. HERE is a link to the official announcement on the 100huntley.com website.
In Adam we were lost … In Christ we gain the victory! In Adam we were led by the carnal mind … In Christ we are guided by the Holy Spirit! In Adam we were in sin, in Christ we are made anew in His righteousness! We have much to rejoice about when we have Jesus as our Lord and Saviour. Thank you Lord for saving us, for being with us, for guiding us … when we first make that decision to put our trust, our faith in You. Amen.
Good News about Lorna Dueck’s appointment as President and CEO!
The Board obviously was supported in part by our prayers. Good luck to Dr. John Hull as he continues his ministry in the States.
Shalom,
Graham.
Thanks David, “Keep trampling” is what I need to do as the enemy is raising his ugly head.
YES INDEED, I HAD A ROUGH WEEK END! READ GAL Chapter 2; I also repeated over and over, I am the rightousness of God, God`s DNA is inside me! I am HIS Child, Whom He redeemed with His precious blood!
I like the world TRAMPLING; that is what I am going to do on my way to he pool!
Thanks Geraldine……Blessings to all
Great news – welcome to Lorna Dueck
Yes we rejoice as we gain victory in Christ !! It is good news to see that Lorna
Dueck is back
Wonderful Christian lady, welcome Lorna Dueck.
So many of my friends responded when I posted on my face book about your blog David. I Pray they will sign up.
Congratulations Lorna Dueck as the new CEO of Crossroads!
So glad to hear that Lorna Dueck is now the going to be the CEO, I always enjoyed seeing and listening to her.
Thank you Pastor David for your words this morning, everyday I put on the full armour of God so I will be protected from the wiles of the devil. I have to keep trampling him down as he rears his ugly head, but I know that he is NOT going to win. Blessings to all today, Eleanor M.
Absolutely awesome! Congratulations Lorna And Many Blessings.
Wonderful news about the new CEO Lorna Dueck. May the Lord bless her and give her wisdom as she takes her new position. Blessings to Dr. John Hull in his new ministry.
I like “keep trampling on”. Thank you for our blog today pastor David.
Praying for you Ger. The Lord gird you up.
Great news about Lorna Dueck as the New CEO.
I was not surprised. God had placed her name in my mind as I’ve been praying for David & Crossroads.
Blessings on Lorna, Crossroads & you David.
What a great pick to lead Crossroads!
Thrilled with Lorna’s appointment as new C. E. O. Of Crossroads
Really thrilled to read on Facebook last evening that Lorna Dueck will be the new CEO of Crossroads. She is one of our own and has put so much time and love already into the ministry. May the Lord anoint her afresh for this awesome task that He has prepared her for and may many come to Jesus while she ministers from her heart over our nation. Many thanks and wishes to Norma-Jean and David Mainse who have made such a firm stand on a solid foundation for others to follow.
Thank you Dr. John Hull for all you have done, and blessings on your new ministry in the USA.
Welcome Lorna Dueck as the new CEO of Crossroads.
Blessings to one and all.
Amen! Wilma.
Bless you Lorna welcome back, God bless you as you lead 100Huntley
St…. And thank you Dr. John Hull and God Bless you in your new
ventures…..R….
Welcome Back Lorna! The very best to you and everyone at Crossroads/100 Huntley Street!
Welcome back Lorna Dueck!!
Always appreciate your words of wisdom and guidance Pastor David!!
Great picture of the Olive Tree…I remember being awed at the splendor of them when I was there.
Thank you Catherine for your prayers!
Congratulations and blessings to Lorna Dueck..
Welcome back Lorna!!!!
I remember her as wise,witty and a great partner to David!
To Eleanor and Geraldine TY for posting your prayers of support; I really appreciate the word “trampling” and I am thankful that I am not alone.
God bless
Wonderful news about Lorna a spirit filled woman of God. It was Lorna that brought my friend Maggie to Christ at Lakeshore Camp many years ago on ladies day. Great choice.
HI DAVID MAINSE;
I ENJOY READING YOUR 100WORDS.CA THAT YOU SEND TO MY EMAIL.HAPPY 32ND WEDDING ANNIVERSARY RON AND ANNE MAINSE.
KIM.