Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus Podcast

Episode 49: Obey and THEN He Will Make a Way

In Podcast Episode 49, “Obey and THEN He Will Make a Way” Kim discusses the “obey” and “then” challenge. Often times God waits for us to obey before He will then defeat the enemy, part the water, cause the walls to tumble down or make a way in another manner.
 
The primary scripture text for this episode is Judges 7:16-25, with special emphasis on vv. 21-22 :
 
21 Each man stood at his position around the camp and watched as all the Midianites rushed around in a panic, shouting as they ran to escape. 22 When the 300 Israelites blew their rams’ horns, the Lord caused the warriors in the camp to fight against each other with their swords. Those who were not killed fled to places as far away as Beth-shittah near Zererah and to the border of Abel-meholah near Tabbath. (Judges 7:21-22)
 
16 The Lord said to him, “I will be with you. And you will destroy the Midianites as if you were fighting against one man.” (Judges 6:7)
 
7 The Lord told Gideon, “With these 300 men I will rescue you and give you victory over the Midianites. Send all the others home.” (Judges 7:7)
Episode 1: Trust & Obey
 
8 Give this command to the priests who carry the Ark of the Covenant: ‘When you reach the banks of the Jordan River, take a few steps into the river and stop there.’”… 13 The priests will carry the Ark of the Lord, the Lord of all the earth. As soon as their feet touch the water, the flow of water will be cut off upstream, and the river will stand up like a wall.” (Joshua 3:8, 13)
 
Episode 7: Fighting FROM Victory
 
2 But the Lord said to Joshua, “I have given you Jericho, its king, and all its strong warriors. 3 You and your fighting men should march around the town once a day for six days. 4 Seven priests will walk ahead of the Ark, each carrying a ram’s horn. On the seventh day you are to march around the town seven times, with the priests blowing the horns. 5 When you hear the priests give one long blast on the rams’ horns, have all the people shout as loud as they can. Then the walls of the town will collapse, and the people can charge straight into the town.” (Joshua 6:2-5)
For a deeper dive into the book of Joshua, join Kim as she teaches “Finding Courage for Life’s Battles: Life Lessons from the Book of Joshua.”
 
To take her FREE 3-Day Online Bible Study entitled “Let  God Transform U through His Word: Why Is Personal Bible Study So Important to Your Christian Life?”.
 
Check out Kim's website at https://gettinghealthyall4hisglory.com for blog posts and her PDF Printable collection.
 
Remember, “It’s Always a Trust & Obey Kinda Day!”
 
If you have questions or comments or would like to learn more about how to follow Jesus, please email Kim at gettinghealthyall4hisglory@gmail.com.
 
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Episode 48: Praying to the Divine Encourager

In Podcast Episode 48, “Praying to the Divine Encourager” Kim discusses God as the divine encourager and the importance of praying to Him on behalf of others.
 
The primary scripture text for this episode is Judges 7:8b-15, with special emphasis on vv. 11, 14:
 
ENCOURAGEMENT FROM THE LORD DIRECTLY
 
8b The Midianite camp was in the valley just below Gideon. 9 That night the Lord said, “Get up! Go down into the Midianite camp, for I have given you victory over them! 10 But if you are afraid to attack, go down to the camp with your servant Purah. 11 Listen to what the Midianites are saying, and you will be greatly encouraged. Then you will be eager to attack.”
 
So Gideon took Purah and went down to the edge of the enemy camp. 12 The armies of Midian, Amalek, and the people of the east had settled in the valley like a swarm of locusts. Their camels were like grains of sand on the seashore—too many to count! 13 Gideon crept up just as a man was telling his companion about a dream. The man said, “I had this dream, and in my dream a loaf of barley bread came tumbling down into the Midianite camp. It hit a tent, turned it over, and knocked it flat!”
 
14 His companion answered, “Your dream can mean only one thing—God has given Gideon son of Joash, the Israelite, victory over Midian and all its allies!”
15 When Gideon heard the dream and its interpretation, he bowed in worship before the Lord. Then he returned to the Israelite camp and shouted, “Get up! For the Lord has given you victory over the Midianite hordes!” (1 Kings 7:8b-15)
 
ENCOURAGEMENT FROM AN ANGEL
 
39 Then, accompanied by the disciples, Jesus left the upstairs room and went as usual to the Mount of Olives. 40 There he told them, “Pray that you will not give in to temptation.”
 
41 He walked away, about a stone’s throw, and knelt down and prayed, 42 “Father, if you are willing, please take this cup of suffering away from me. Yet I want your will to be done, not mine.” 43 Then an angel from heaven appeared and strengthened him. 44 He prayed more fervently, and he was in such agony of spirit that his sweat fell to the ground like great drops of blood. (Luke 22:39-42)
 
3 Elijah was afraid and fled for his life. He went to Beersheba, a town in Judah, and he left his servant there. 4 Then he went on alone into the wilderness, traveling all day. He sat down under a solitary broom tree and prayed that he might die. “I have had enough, Lord,” he said. “Take my life, for I am no better than my ancestors who have already died.”
 
5 Then he lay down and slept under the broom tree. But as he was sleeping, an angel touched him and told him, “Get up and eat!” 6 He looked around and there beside his head was some bread baked on hot stones and a jar of water! So he ate and drank and lay down again.
 
7 Then the angel of the Lord came again and touched him and said, “Get up and eat some more, or the journey ahead will be too much for you.”
 
8 So he got up and ate and drank, and the food gave him enough strength to travel forty days and forty nights to Mount Sinai, the mountain of God. (1 Kings 19:3-8)
 
ENCOURAGEMENT FROM OTHERS
 
26 When Saul arrived in Jerusalem, he tried to meet with the believers, but they were all afraid of him. They did not believe he had truly become a believer! 27 Then Barnabas brought him to the apostles and told them how Saul had seen the Lord on the way to Damascus and how the Lord had spoken to Saul. He also told them that Saul had preached boldly in the name of Jesus in Damascus. (Acts 9:26-27)
 
21 After preaching the Good News in Derbe and making many disciples, Paul and Barnabas returned to Lystra, Iconium, and Antioch of Pisidia, 22 where they strengthened the believers. They encouraged them to continue in the faith, reminding them that we must suffer many hardships to enter the Kingdom of God. (Acts 14:21)
 
36 After some time Paul said to Barnabas, “Let’s go back and visit each city where we previously preached the word of the Lord, to see how the new believers are doing.” 37 Barnabas agreed and wanted to take along John Mark. 38 But Paul disagreed strongly, since John Mark had deserted them in Pamphylia and had not continued with them in their work. 39 Their disagreement was so sharp that they separated. Barnabas took John Mark with him and sailed for Cyprus. (Acts 15:36-37)
 
10 Aristarchus, who is in prison with me, sends you his greetings, and so does Mark, Barnabas’s cousin. As you were instructed before, make Mark welcome if he comes your way. (Colossians 4:10)
 
 11 Only Luke is with me. Bring Mark with you when you come, for he will be helpful to me in my ministry. (2 Timothy 4:11)
 
 
For a deeper dive into the book of Joshua, join Kim as she teaches “Finding Courage for Life’s Battles: Life Lessons from the Book of Joshua.”
 
To take her FREE 3-Day Online Bible Study entitled “Let  God Transform U through His Word: Why Is Personal Bible Study So Important to Your Christian Life?”.
 
Check out Kim's website at https://gettinghealthyall4hisglory.com for blog posts and her PDF Printable collection.
 
Remember, “It’s Always a Trust & Obey Kinda Day!”
 
If you have questions or comments or would like to learn more about how to follow Jesus, please email Kim at gettinghealthyall4hisglory@gmail.com.
 
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
 
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Episode 47: So None of Us Can Boast

In Podcast Episode 47, “So None of Us Can Boast,” Kim discusses God’s use of human weakness so no human can boast and glory goes to Him alone.
 
The primary scripture text for this episode is Judges 7:1-8, with special emphasis on v. 2:
 
“The Lord said to Gideon, “You have too many warriors with you. If I let all of you fight the Midianites, the Israelites will boast to me that they saved themselves by their own strength.” (Judges 7:2)
 
“God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it.” (Ephesians 2:8-9)
“That experience is worth boasting about, but I’m not going to do it. I will boast only about my weaknesses. If I wanted to boast, I would be no fool in doing so, because I would be telling the truth. But I won’t do it, because I don’t want anyone to give me credit beyond what they can see in my life or hear in my message, even though I have received such wonderful revelations from God. So to keep me from becoming proud, I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger from Satan to torment me and keep me from becoming proud. Three different times I begged the Lord to take it away. Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me.” (2 Corinthians 12:5-9)
 
Chorus to Casting Crowns’ song “Only Jesus”
 
And I, I don't want to leave a legacy
I don't care if they remember me
Only Jesus
And I, I've only got one life to live
I'll let every second point to Him
Only Jesus (Accessed online at http://bit.ly/37SubRx)
 
Recommended episode from Dr. Jamie Dew’s new podcast “The Towel and the Basin:” “What’s with the Peacock?” (http://bit.ly/31h5sE2)
For a deeper dive into the book of Joshua, join Kim as she teaches “Finding Courage for Life’s Battles: Life Lessons from the Book of Joshua.”
 
To take her FREE 3-Day Online Bible Study entitled “Let  God Transform U through His Word: Why Is Personal Bible Study So Important to Your Christian Life?”.
 
Check out Kim's website at https://gettinghealthyall4hisglory.com for blog posts and her PDF Printable collection.
 
Remember, “It’s Always a Trust & Obey Kinda Day!”
 
If you have questions or comments or would like to learn more about how to follow Jesus, please email Kim at gettinghealthyall4hisglory@gmail.com.
 
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Episode 46: Called to Take a Stand at Home

In Podcast Episode 46, “Called to Take a Stand at Home,”  Kim discusses the importance of taking a strong stand for Christ with those in your close circle of family and friends.
 
The primary scripture text for this episode is Judges 6:22-32, with special emphasis on vv. 25-26.
 
25 That night the Lord said to Gideon, “Take the second bull from your father’s herd, the one that is seven years old. Pull down your father’s altar to Baal, and cut down the Asherah pole standing beside it. 26 Then build an altar to the Lord your God here on this hilltop sanctuary, laying the stones carefully. Sacrifice the bull as a burnt offering on the altar, using as fuel the wood of the Asherah pole you cut down.” (Judges 6:25-26)
 
For a deeper dive into the book of Joshua, join Kim as she teaches “Finding Courage for Life’s Battles: Life Lessons from the Book of Joshua.”
 
To take her FREE 3-Day Online Bible Study entitled “Let  God Transform U through His Word: Why Is Personal Bible Study So Important to Your Christian Life?”.
 
Check out Kim's website at https://gettinghealthyall4hisglory.com for blog posts and her PDF Printable collection.
 
Remember, “It’s Always a Trust & Obey Kinda Day!”
 
If you have questions or comments or would like to learn more about how to follow Jesus, please email Kim at gettinghealthyall4hisglory@gmail.com.
 
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
 
1-800-273-8255
 
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Episode 45: Seek the Spirit, Not the Signs

In Podcast Episode 45, “Seek the Spirit, Not the Signs,”  Kim discusses the importance of seeking wisdom from God through His Spirit and avoiding the “prove it through a sign” method of seeking His direction.
 
The primary scripture text for this episode is Judges 6:17-21, 33-40, with special emphasis on:
 
17 Gideon replied, “If you are truly going to help me, show me a sign to prove that it is really the Lord speaking to me.  (Judges 6:17)
 
36 Then Gideon said to God, “If you are truly going to use me to rescue Israel as you promised, 37 prove it to me in this way. I will put a wool fleece on the threshing floor tonight. If the fleece is wet with dew in the morning but the ground is dry, then I will know that you are going to help me rescue Israel as you promised.” (Judges 6:36-37)
Additional scriptures:
 
5 If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking. 6 But when you ask him, be sure that your faith is in God alone. Do not waver, for a person with divided loyalty is as unsettled as a wave of the sea that is blown and tossed by the wind. 7 Such people should not expect to receive anything from the Lord. 8 Their loyalty is divided between God and the world, and they are unstable in everything they do. (James 1:5-8)
 
7 “Write this letter to the angel of the church in Philadelphia.
This is the message from the one who is holy and true,     the one who has the key of David. What he opens, no one can close;     and what he closes, no one can open:
8 “I know all the things you do, and I have opened a door for you that no one can close. You have little strength, yet you obeyed my word and did not deny me. (Rev. 3:7-8)
 
Dear Lord,
Please grant me wisdom regarding this matter. In whatever manner you use to speak to me, please open my spiritual eyes and ears to receive Your guidance. Please open any door which needs to be opened and close all through which I do not need to walk.
For a deeper dive into the book of Joshua, join Kim as she teaches “Finding Courage for Life’s Battles: Life Lessons from the Book of Joshua.”
 
To take her FREE 3-Day Online Bible Study entitled “Let  God Transform U through His Word: Why Is Personal Bible Study So Important to Your Christian Life?”.
 
Check out Kim's website at https://gettinghealthyall4hisglory.com for blog posts and her PDF Printable collection.
 
Remember, “It’s Always a Trust & Obey Kinda Day!”
 
If you have questions or comments or would like to learn more about how to follow Jesus, please email Kim at gettinghealthyall4hisglory@gmail.com.
 
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
 
1-800-273-8255
 
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Episode 44: I Can Because of Whose I Am

In Podcast Episode 44, “I Can Because of Whose I Am,”  Kim discusses the importance of having confidence in what can be accomplished by God through you. Give up your "but God" excuses and realize you can because the Lord is with you and will never leave you nor forsake you. 
Gideon
The primary scripture text for this episode is Judges 6:11-16:
11 Then the angel of the Lord came and sat beneath the great tree at Ophrah, which belonged to Joash of the clan of Abiezer. Gideon son of Joash was threshing wheat at the bottom of a winepress to hide the grain from the Midianites. 12 The angel of the Lord appeared to him and said, “Mighty hero, the Lord is with you!”
13 “Sir,” Gideon replied, “if the Lord is with us, why has all this happened to us? And where are all the miracles our ancestors told us about? Didn’t they say, ‘The Lord brought us up out of Egypt’? But now the Lord has abandoned us and handed us over to the Midianites.” 14 Then the Lord turned to him and said, “Go with the strength you have, and rescue Israel from the Midianites. I am sending you!” 15 “But Lord,” Gideon replied, “how can I rescue Israel? My clan is the weakest in the whole tribe of Manasseh, and I am the least in my entire family!”16 The Lord said to him, “I will be with you. And you will destroy the Midianites as if you were fighting against one man.”
Other examples:
Barak
 6 One day she sent for Barak son of Abinoam, who lived in Kedesh in the land of Naphtali. She said to him, “This is what the Lord, the God of Israel, commands you: Call out 10,000 warriors from the tribes of Naphtali and Zebulun at Mount Tabor. 7 And I will call out Sisera, commander of Jabin’s army, along with his chariots and warriors, to the Kishon River. There I will give you victory over him.” 8 Barak told her, “I will go, but only if you go with me.” (Judges 4:6-8)
Moses
Reference: “Overcoming the ‘But God’ Excuses” at http://bit.ly/2R9DmWH
All 3 are listed in the Hall of Faith in Hebrews 11:
Moses is described in vv. 24-29 and Gideon and Barack in v. 32.
32 How much more do I need to say? It would take too long to recount the stories of the faith of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and all the prophets. (Hebrews 11:32)
 
For a deeper dive into the book of Joshua, join Kim as she teaches “Finding Courage for Life’s Battles: Life Lessons from the Book of Joshua.”
To take her FREE 3-Day Online Bible Study entitled “Let  God Transform U through His Word: Why Is Personal Bible Study So Important to Your Christian Life?”.
Check out Kim's website at https://gettinghealthyall4hisglory.com for blog posts and her PDF Printable collection.
Remember, “It’s Always a Trust & Obey Kinda Day!”
 
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
 
1-800-273-8255
 
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

Episode 43: Called Out of Hiding

In Episode 43, “Called Out of Hiding,”  Kim discusses God’s call of Gideon out of hiding into his call to courageous leadership.
 
The primary scripture text for this episode is Judges 6:11-12, which sets the stage for the story of Israel’s next judge, Gideon.
 
11 Then the angel of the Lord came and sat beneath the great tree at Ophrah, which belonged to Joash of the clan of Abiezer. Gideon son of Joash was threshing wheat at the bottom of a winepress to hide the grain from the Midianites. 12 The angel of the Lord appeared to him and said, “Mighty hero, the Lord is with you!” (Judges 6:11-12)
 
24 “Anyone who listens to my teaching and follows it is wise, like a person who builds a house on solid rock. 25 Though the rain comes in torrents and the floodwaters rise and the winds beat against that house, it won’t collapse because it is built on bedrock. 26 But anyone who hears my teaching and doesn’t obey it is foolish, like a person who builds a house on sand. 27 When the rains and floods come and the winds beat against that house, it will collapse with a mighty crash.” (Matthew 7:24-27)
 
Gideon was hiding from physical danger in the bottom of a winepress. From what are you hiding? Where is your hiding place?
 
 
Have you considered you will never need to hide again when you find your hiding place in God?
 
For you are my hiding place;
    you protect me from trouble.
    You surround me with songs of victory.  (Psalm 32:7)
 
26 “But don’t be afraid of those who threaten you. For the time is coming when everything that is covered will be revealed, and all that is secret will be made known to all. 27 What I tell you now in the darkness, shout abroad when daybreak comes. What I whisper in your ear, shout from the housetops for all to hear!
28 “Don’t be afraid of those who want to kill your body; they cannot touch your soul. Fear only God, who can destroy both soul and body in hell. (Matthew 10:26-28)
 
1 The Lord is my light and my salvation—     so why should I be afraid? The Lord is my fortress, protecting me from danger,     so why should I tremble?
2 When evil people come to devour me,     when my enemies and foes attack me,     they will stumble and fall.
3 Though a mighty army surrounds me,     my heart will not be afraid. Even if I am attacked,     I will remain confident.
4 The one thing I ask of the Lord—     the thing I seek most— is to live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life,     delighting in the Lord’s perfections     and meditating in his Temple.
5 For he will conceal me there when troubles come;     he will hide me in his sanctuary.     He will place me out of reach on a high rock.
6 Then I will hold my head high     above my enemies who surround me. At his sanctuary I will offer sacrifices with shouts of joy,     singing and praising the Lord with music. (Psalm 27:1-6)
 
For a deeper dive into the book of Joshua, join Kim as she teaches “Finding Courage for Life’s Battles: Life Lessons from the Book of Joshua.”
 
To take her FREE 3-Day Online Bible Study entitled “Let  God Transform U through His Word: Why Is Personal Bible Study So Important to Your Christian Life?”.
 
Check out Kim's website at https://gettinghealthyall4hisglory.com for blog posts and her PDF Printable collection.
 
Remember, “It’s Always a Trust & Obey Kinda Day!”

Episode 42: Singin' Your 2019 Song

In Episode 42, “Singin’ Your 2019 Song,”  Kim discusses the elements of Deborah’s song and how those can be used to create your own 2019 song.
 
The primary scripture text for this episode is Judges 5, which is the song of Deborah and Barak.
 
If you would like further materials to assist you in your 2019 review process, check out Kim’s article “2019 in Review: REMEMBER.”
 
 
 
For a deeper dive into the book of Joshua, join Kim as she teaches “Finding Courage for Life’s Battles: Life Lessons from the Book of Joshua.”
 
To take her FREE 3-Day Online Bible Study entitled “Let  God Transform U through His Word: Why Is Personal Bible Study So Important to Your Christian Life?”.
 
 
Check out Kim's website at https://gettinghealthyall4hisglory.com for blog posts and her PDF Printable collection.
 
Remember, “It’s Always a Trust & Obey Kinda Day!”

Episode 41: Wielding Unusual Weapons of War

In Episode 41, “Wielding Unusual Weapons of War,”  Kim talks about the importance of wielding the weapons of God’s Word and prayer. 
 
The primary scripture text for this episode is Judges 4:14-24, with specific emphasis a verse you will not see coming.
 
21 But when Sisera fell asleep from exhaustion, Jael quietly crept up to him with a hammer and tent peg in her hand. Then she drove the tent peg through his temple and into the ground, and so he died. (Judges 4:21)
 
15 When Barak attacked, the Lord threw Sisera and all his chariots and warriors into a panic. Sisera leaped down from his chariot and escaped on foot. (Judges 4:15)
 
20 The stars fought from heaven.
    The stars in their orbits fought against Sisera.
21 The Kishon River swept them away—
    that ancient torrent, the Kishon.
March on with courage, my soul!  (Judges 5:20-21)
 
12 For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places….17 Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
18 Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere. (Ephesians 6:12, 17-18)
 
Reference also Daniel 10
 
Learn more at https://gettinghealthyall4hisglory.com/praying-psalm-91-for-protection/
 
For a deeper dive into the book of Joshua, join Kim as she teaches “Finding Courage for Life’s Battles: Life Lessons from the Book of Joshua.”
To take her FREE 3-Day Online Bible Study entitled “Let  God Transform U through His Word: Why Is Personal Bible Study So Important to Your Christian Life?”.
 
Check out Kim's website at https://gettinghealthyall4hisglory.com for blog posts and her PDF Printable collection.
 
Remember, “It’s Always a Trust & Obey Kinda Day!”

Episode 40: Being a Faithful Mouthpiece

In Episode 40, “Being a Faithful Mouthpiece,”  Kim talks about Deborah being a faithful mouthpiece for God and challenges her listeners to do the same.
 
The primary scripture text for this episode is Judges 4:6-14a, with special emphasis on the verses below.
 
6 One day she sent for Barak son of Abinoam, who lived in Kedesh in the land of Naphtali. She said to him, “This is what the Lord, the God of Israel, commands you: Call out 10,000 warriors from the tribes of Naphtali and Zebulun at Mount Tabor. 7 And I will call out Sisera, commander of Jabin’s army, along with his chariots and warriors, to the Kishon River. There I will give you victory over him.” (Judges 4:6-7)
 
14a Then Deborah said to Barak, “Get ready! This is the day the Lord will give you victory over Sisera, for the Lord is marching ahead of you.” (Judges 4:14a)
 
 
32 How much more do I need to say? It would take too long to recount the stories of the faith of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and all the prophets. 33 By faith these people overthrew kingdoms, ruled with justice, and received what God had promised them. They shut the mouths of lions, 34 quenched the flames of fire, and escaped death by the edge of the sword. Their weakness was turned to strength. They became strong in battle and put whole armies to flight. (Hebrews 11:32-34)
 
Resource used by Kim to provide additional insight was “A True Woman Joins the Battle” by Nancy Leigh DeMoss on RightNow Media from the True Woman ’10 conference held in Fort Worth, Tx on October 14-16, 2010.
 
 
For a deeper dive into the book of Joshua, join Kim as she teaches “Finding Courage for Life’s Battles: Life Lessons from the Book of Joshua.”
 
To take her FREE 3-Day Online Bible Study entitled “Let  God Transform U through His Word: Why Is Personal Bible Study So Important to Your Christian Life?”.
 
Check out Kim's website at https://gettinghealthyall4hisglory.com for blog posts and her PDF Printable collection.
 
Remember, “It’s Always a Trust & Obey Kinda Day!”