The Daily Breadcast

“Do not curse the king, even in your thought; Do not curse the rich, even in your bedroom; For a bird of the air may carry your voice, And a bird in flight may tell the matter.”

‭‭Ecclesiastes‬ ‭10‬:‭20‬

Have ever seen something and had an instant thought…

It doesn’t matter what it is.

• you see someone with a nice car, and you think:
• They must have a good job or a lot of money
• They’re trying too hard to impress someone
• You see someone who spent a ton of money to make their truck way bigger and louder (both sound and gaudy) and you think:
• They’re compensating for something 
• They’re going through a crisis
• What a waste of money

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John chapter 17 records Jesus’ prayer as he and the apostles left the upper room after the Passover and walked toward the garden of Gethsemane. This prayer is a tremendous study in the interrelationship between God, man, and Jesus’s pivotal role within that relationship. Jesus' words also reveal his desire to honor not only the father but us as well.

There is a very telling phrase in verse 10, “…and I am glorified in them.” In the statements just before this, Jesus speaks of how those of us who believe his words know they are truth from the Father and that Jesus is who he says, the Son of God. Because of our recognition of Jesus as the Son, he prays for our safety within that relationship, “all these that are mine are yours and yours are mine…”

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Do you love what you do? When we love what we do, challenges seem small, adversity is a nuisance, and we overlook rejection. However, if we don’t love what we do, challenges become unconquerable mountains, adversity, an overwhelming fear, and rejection, a statement of our self-worth. All obstacles seem great. The key is for us to do what we love and love what we do. We must be looking, though.

Love is the greatest mark between success and failure. How often do we complain? How often do we criticize? How often do we find fault? Love, on the other hand, overlooks a multitude of faults. Love is what separates the good from the great. Good teachers know their lesson plans. Great teachers love their students. Good coaches know the X’s and O’s, but great coaches know and love their players. The rabbis knew the law, sort of, but Jesus knew and loved His creation.

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I’d say the only good things from social media that I have identified are recipe ideas, project ideas and inspirational thoughts from the inspired word of God. Even if the thoughts are off the mark, or a little wild or “denominational” leaning or just out of left field, they are good.  

You need to know what other thoughts are floating out there. You are designed to be a cognizant being that can think for yourself, make up your own mind, choose the path you want to go. Even the bible says that each person is to search out their own salvation with fear and trembling (Philippians 2:13).

I say all this for 2 reasons:

1. It’s good to continue reminding anyone that will listen that social media is a black hole of footholds for the devil, and that you must be extra diligent to thwart off the bad influences and sift out the good ones.
2. I heard the idea for today’s episode on a face-less, AI video that provided perspective around the context given in Romans 7:15ffl…

In order to be transformed into who God desires you to be, you have to die!!!

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“A land flowing with milk and honey.” We read this expression in scripture and are very familiar with it in relation to the promise of God to the Children of Israel. But what does it mean? It really is strange, since the land did not have rivers of milk or guizers of honey. Even when the spies came back, they did not bring milk or honey!

Moses is reading the Law to the Children of Israel at Mt. Nebo, the second giving of the Law known as Deuteronomy. Moses encourages and warns the people through a series of “curses and blessings.” We are familiar with encouragements such as Duet 6, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart.…” But there is a warning which specifically applies to us today. Deuteronomy 8:11-18, “Take care lest you forget the Lord your God by not keeping his commandments…. When you have eaten and are full and have built good houses and live in them…. Beware lest you say in your heart, ‘My power and might of my hand have gotten me this wealth.’” 

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It occurred to me, in no uncertain terms, that credit and blame are basically the same thing, or at the very least two sides of the same coin. Think about it…

One side - something good occurs, you seek the credit, you want to be recognized and be elevated.

Other side - something bad happens, you assign blame, you want someone else to take the fall.

Isn’t this all the same of vanity or self-exaltation?!

Look at me, look at me, but only when it’s a good thing.

Look away from me when it’s bad.

Keep me in the good light

Highlight the good and hide the bad

Keeping up appearances

The social media profile… huh… only showing off what’s a good thing. The facade that is my story, my profile.

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Recognition, Appreciation and Approval

We all need and want these. Everyone needs to be recognized for existing, for being here, for being a part. Everyone needs appreciation for who they are, their talents, their activity in work, home and family. And everyone needs approval for all that they do, that positive affirmation for contributing. These are basic elements needed to build self-esteem and develop relationships. Without them people become isolated, trapped in a vortex of doubt and self-loathing.

That is why God demands we develop relationships as a family, serve together as soldiers, support one another as Citizens, and mature together as Saints. No matter our age, experience, or capabilities; God wants us collectively involved to recognize, appreciate, and approve of one another.

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We have so many advantages today that they can cause sensory overload, such as the new ways to communicate instantly that can detach us from the people we’re “talking” to.

Our world offers so many possibilities. All of them can be good, but they can also become distractions. Here is an example: sea turtle eggs. Female sea turtles swim to shore between May and August to dig nests in the sand and lay their eggs. Months later, the eggs hatch and the baby turtles follow the pure light of the moon back to the surf.

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To begin… I asked ChatGPT this questions: Can you describe how pride is at the basis of all evil in the world? 

And it provided me with these verbatim 4 points without going into any other detail…  

How pride can lead to other forms of evil:

Pride says “my will matters most” 

Pride resists correction 

Pride creates division 

Pride replaces worship of God with worship of self

And these are absolutely on point! Pride says, 

“I can do it all on my own.”

“I don’t need anyone’s help.”

“I built this…”

“I did that…”

It’s refusing to acknowledge that God is in control, God is the maker and sustainer of all things, and that we are in complete dependence upon God. Without God, I can do nothing.

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When we look at the life of Jesus, the Apostles, and many others in both the Old and New Testament who were leaders; several things come to the forefront regarding their character and conduct.  Great leaders are not special in that they were particularly charismatic, good looking, intelligent or possessing great skill.  Some did, most did not.  Except for Jesus, none were sinless.  All had some significant problems.  They doubted, became angry, were morose, depressed, even ran away at times.  They were mostly ordinary people, living ordinary lives, with one special exception.  They were committed to a great cause.

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