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Friday, June 03, 2016

Morning, Jun 3 These were potters, and those that dwelt among plants and hedges: there they dwelt with the king for his work. — 1 Chronicles 4:23 Potters were the very highest grade of workers, but “the king” needed potters, and therefore they were in royal service, although the material upon which they worked was nothing but clay. We, too, may be engaged in the most menial part of the Lord’s work, but it is a great privilege to do anything for “the king”; and therefore we will abide in our calling, hoping that, “although we have lien among the pots, yet shall we be as the wings of a dove covered with silver, and her feathers with yellow gold.” The text tells us of those who dwelt among plants and hedges, having rough, rustic, hedging and ditching work to do. They may have desired to live in the city, amid its life, society, and refinement, but they kept their appointed places, for they also were doing the king’s work. The place of our habitation is fixed, and we are not to remove from it out of whim and caprice, but seek to serve the Lord in it, by being a blessing to those among whom we reside. These potters and gardeners had royal company, for they dwelt “with the king” and although among hedges and plants, they dwelt with the king there. No lawful place, or gracious occupation, however mean, can debar us from communion with our divine Lord. In visiting hovels, swarming lodging-houses, workhouses, or jails, we may go with the king. In all works of faith we may count upon Jesus’ fellowship. It is when we are in his work that we may reckon upon his smile. Ye unknown workers who are occupied for your Lord amid the dirt and wretchedness of the lowest of the low, be of good cheer, for jewels have been found upon dunghills ere now, earthen pots have been filled with heavenly treasure, and ill weeds have been transformed into precious flowers. Dwell ye with the King for his work, and when he writes his chronicles your name shall be recorded. Sent from Morning & Evening app for Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=yuku.morneve.app&referrer=utm_source%3Dself-share%26utm_medium%3Dyuku.morneve.app-market
"Give the following instructions to the people of Israel. When you present an animal as an offering to the LORD, you may take it from your herd of cattle or your flock of sheep and goats. (NLT) -Leviticus 1:2 Although we no longer offer animal sacrifices, we can still sacrifice to God. Like when we find ourselves in very difficult situations where it rubs against our flesh, we can make an offering to honor God. Perhaps it's treating our boss with respect, or staying in a marriage that is truly difficult by offering it to God as your sacrifice. What difficult situation are you facing right now that you could offer up to the Lord? Download this app to get your daily devotions: http://bit.ly/16uZrQ5
Luke 18:27 27 Jesus replied, "What is impossible with man is possible with God." http://www.yourdailybible.com/verse/2016/06/03
Galatians 5:14 () For the whole law is fulfilled in one word: "You shall love your neighbor as yourself." ESV #Bible http://www.mydailybible.org/dv/esv/2016-06-03.htm
And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing. 1 Corinthians 13:2. https://bit.ly/kjvbibleapp
Verse of the Day A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger. Proverbs 15:1 KJV
For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith. Romans 12:3 KJV http://bible.com/1/rom.12.3.KJV

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