On The Go - Keith Cook Team - Project Updates

Christmas Outreach December 17

2011-12-13T02:53:00.001-06:00

We are excited about our Holiday Festival in Nashville this weekend. We still are in need of toys, funds, and volunteers. Email or call us ASAP if you can help: 615-299-0223, info@onthego.org

Juba Mission Day 2 & 3 Update

2010-09-15T11:00:00.004-05:00

We have received many great updates from the Juba Sudan prayer team! They have been holding meetings all over the city with several teams ministering all at the same time. They have been ministering in government ministries and departments, clinics, schools, markets, slums, open air meeting and many other venues. God is truly blessing this project. With over 1,000 decisions each day, people are coming alive in Christ! At one school, the team was expecting 300 students and more than 1,300 students showed up and were presented with the life changing message of the gospel! It is still amazing how God works!

There are many stories of how God is moving and we can't wait to share them all with you. We heard of one story where the team visited a military barracks where the soldiers seemed to be very tired. The gospel message of Christ was presented and the soldiers were challenged to remember the love of God and many of them came forward for prayer. God is Good!

God is doing a HUGE work in Juba, Sudan and we’d greatly appreciate your continued prayer for the project, and thank God with you for the wonderful way He is touching lives in our midst.

We are so thankful for your partnership, and ask you to continue to pray for:

The Leadership luncheon on Thursday 16th which the Vice President and other leaders will attend
Wisdom, energy and anointing for the evangelists
Smooth logistics and clear communication with each other
That those who have been saved will be protected from the enemy, and will join the discipleship groups.
Fellowship and unity within the team
For an even richer harvest around the city of Juba tomorrow and for major breakthroughs at every level.
The co-ordination of the teams – counselors, choirs, musicians for each venue
Against logistical confusion and obstacles
Continued energy, joy and strong voices
For the leadership luncheon, and for the Lord to deeply touch these top level leaders.

Juba Prayer Team Update

2010-09-14T15:05:00.001-05:00

Greetings everyone,
Below is just a short update… we have a big day tomorrow to prepare for!
Our day started in churches around Juba, publicizing the mission and preaching the Word of God. The evangelists were well received and arrived back just in time to leave for the Opening Rally. The weather was HOT, and we were dehydrated before we got there. General attendance was slow, probably because of the heat, but it was well attended by dignitaries and church leaders. The Minister for Gender and Welfare, the Religious Advisor to the President, and even the Vice President himself attended.
At one point a huge storm approached, blowing a gusty (but relievingly cool) wind. Many people ran for cover as large drops of rain splattered the choir which was singing. The prayer team and counselors who were strategically positioned around the ground starting praying urgently – this storm had the potential to literally wipe out the Opening Rally.
The Choir sang more fervently, and everyone realized what was at stake. The singing grew in intensity and people started dancing in the rain… we were not going to give up this God given opportunity. Eventually the storm passed by and we were able to continue in considerably more pleasant cooler conditions.
After some great Sudanese choirs and our own youth “Foxfire” evangelists had performed, the Vice President warmly welcomed us to Juba, thanking the various African nations represented for their care of Sudanese refugees who fled Juba during the war. He emphasized the diversity and freedom of religion in Southern Sudan, and encouraged us to preach hard!
Stephen then shared his testimony, and clearly touched people deeply as they heard about his abandonment and suffering as a child, and had them laughing as he described how he tried to duck the preacher’s finger which pointed into the congregation where he was saved.
Both speakers set a poignant foundation for main speaker, Keith Cook’s message based on John 14:6 – Jesus is the only way to the Father. He described how God had rescued him from near death experiences, and more than that, how in Christ had completely dealt with our sin so that we can be assured of eternity in heaven with a holy God. The sun had set by this time, but people had stayed to listen to the message. When the listeners were invited to give their lives to Jesus, many hands were raised, and we were surprised by the number of people who trailed over the waiting counselors. 124 people gave their lives to the Lord for the first time.
Thanks so much for upholding us in prayer through this first day. The teams will be dispersed into the 6 mission zones tomorrow, visiting schools, businesses, government ministries and markets. Please continue to pray for:
· That many hearts will be prepared to hear the gospel
· Against obstacles and logistical difficulties
· Health and energy
· Safety as we travel around

Prayer Update From the Juba Prayer Team September 11, 2010

2010-09-11T20:01:00.002-05:00

Dear All,
Usually missions are riddled with difficulties, understandably – we are storming the enemy’s territory. Although we’ve had significant challenges during this mission, we are just blown away by how much the Lord has been providing and answering prayers beyond what we can ask or imagine.
Today the Government of Southern Sudan covered the US$30,000 needed to pay for the Opening and Closing Rally venue!! Not only that, they will also supply the 500 bottles of water, 500 sodas and 7 tents to provide shelter for the audience. The Vice President himself will be the Guest of Honour. The President would have come if he had not been travelling to the USA. WOW!! We are so excited and thankful to the Lord for His amazing provision!
Also today the rest of the team arrived safely and we have enjoyed a time of orientation and settling in (as well as Ethiopian New Years celebrations!)
During the introductions with the Steering Committee, Stephen explained that just as 4 people were needed to carry the cripple to Jesus, so we all are needed to play different roles in bringing the city of Juba to Jesus for healing.
We want to thank you all so much for being a stretcher bearer with us and the local church in Juba – without your prayers, support and encouragement, we would never had made it this far. Please pray that, just as the cripple received forgiveness of sin, and then was healed, Juba will be cleansed by our Redeemer, and will walk forward into its future strongly in the Lord.
Please continue to pray for:
The team as they scatter into churches throughout the city tomorrow morning, to preach and raise awareness for the mission
Mission Africa guest Keith Cook was one of those who arrived safely – please pray that he recovers quickly from jetlag, and that the Lord prepares him to speak at the Opening Rally.
Stephen who will be sharing his testimony
Foxfires who will be dancing and the local officiants, choirs and singers
The finalization of the mission preparations, particularly our “logistics” co-ordinator who has done a fantastic job, and has an enormous challenge on his hands as he organizes practical necessities for over 160 meetings around the city!
God bless, and love from all of us here in Juba,

Juba Prayer Team

Update from the Juba Prayer Team September 10!

2010-09-10T14:03:00.002-05:00

Thank you so much for your prayers!
Today we welcomed the majority of our visiting evangelists from South Africa, Kenya, DRC, Rwanda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, and Malawi, and there was great excitement as they settled in. The national television station covered their arrival, and interviewed Stephen, Grace and a Foxfire about the ministry. The Foxfires with usual enthusiasm and spark also spontaneously performed a song and dance which will be screened tonight on “South Sudan Television”.

Radio announcements are being aired 4 times a day publicizing the mission, and posters are hanging around the streets. The head of the evangelism committee spent much of yesterday answering phone calls from people curious about the upcoming events, or confirming that there was great need for the gospel in their area.
Praise God for the safe arrival of many of our evangelists today. Please pray for the safe arrival of the others tomorrow·
Please pray for the final preparations of the various meetings around the city, particularly the Opening Rally on 12 September.
Praise God that we have received positive indications that the President will subsidize some of the cost for the Opening ceremony or leadership lunch.
Praise God for open doors – please pray for the radio talk show tonight, at which a group of our evangelists and foxfires will share their testimonies and publicize the mission. Pray for those listening, and those who “call in”.
The Leadership Luncheon for politicians – we are waiting now for RSVPs and pray that many will be drawn to come along. Pray for the speaker at this event who needs great wisdom and words from above.
Preparations for discipleship groups which will continue after the mission – this is crucial to the long term preservation of the fruit of the mission. Please particularly pray that those who were trained at the Discipleship training session in August, and the refresher courses this month, will remember what they have learnt and have commitment to the discipling process (which as we all know is sometimes not easy!).

Many thanks from all of us here!
Juba Prayer Team

Prayer Update from the Juba, Sudan Prayer Team!

2010-09-08T11:11:00.005-05:00

Things are moving quickly now, and we want to give God the glory for some quickly answered prayer…
We met with the President’s Religious Advisor yesterday who is very supportive and will be trying to arrange for the President to attend the Opening and Closing Ceremony, as well as the Presidential lunch. Please pray the government will subsidize the cost incurred for the necessary security at the venue
We also met with the Minister for Internal Affairs who became a believer at the 2007 AE Presidential Prayer Breakfast. He has offered us his personal phone number if we have any security problems, as well as giving us a police jeep, and two security personnel to accompany those of us taking photographs.
Posters and handbills have arrived!! Without going into the complicated story it seems that the packages were opened in Khartoum, then deliberately delayed and false charged by Customs, probably because of the content of the posters. Thankfully John Shikuku’s wife persevered and ensured they were forwarded to Juba, and a kindly woman in Juba Post Office discovered the location of the posters where they had been concealed by the airline (in Juba Airport!) since Monday. The Juba Post Office lady, knowing our difficulties, personally covered the customs payment and took them to her office for us to pick them up! Praise God for these faithful people who have spent time, energy and personal resources dealing with this situation. Please pray they are strategically placed so that many people become aware of the upcoming mission.
Positive Steering Committee meeting – yesterday was the largest ever, and we have agreed to meet again today to continue discussions. Please continue to pray that the mission meeting arrangements will fall into place.
Please continue to pray that the Lord would be preparing, anointing and protecting the visiting evangelists, many of whom will commence their journey tomorrow.

Thanks so much from all of us in Juba!

Juba Prayer Team

PRAY FOR SUDAN MISSION September 9 - 20

2010-09-02T12:04:00.003-05:00

Pray for God to do great things in Juba, Sudan. Pray that the crusades, school meetings, one on one meetings, festivals, and training events all see many of decisions for Christ. The main festival will be the weekend of September 17-19. We are looking forward to this exciting outreach in conjunction with the Lausanne Congress on Evangelism. Our partner mission in Africa is African Enterprise Ministry. Keep all the team in your prayers as the real work of the outreach is underway!

2010 PEN Conference/E-School "Do The Work Of The Evangelist"

2010-09-02T11:53:00.006-05:00

PEN Conference/E-School “Do The Work Of The Evangelist”

The Proclamation Evangelism Network (PEN) Conference/E-School is November 17-20, 2010 at the Opryland Convention Center & Resort in Nashville, Tennessee. The E-School will start with an evening session on the night of November 17 and conclude with a community-wide outreach on the 20th.

This years theme will be “Doing The Work Of The Evangelist.” The event is open to all proclamation evangelist, students, Christian leaders, and believers who have a burden to proclaim Christ publicly.

Fast Facts

Date: Nov. 17-20, 2010
Location: Opryland Resort, Nashville, TN
Conference Fee: $50
Lodging: Opryland Hotel, $99+tax per night, double room
Register: Call 615-299-0222, or visit onthego.org

Costs: The Conference Fee is $50 Per Person. This includes lunch and evening meals on Thursday and Friday, speaker fees, and materials.

Lodging Options: We have secured a special rate at the Opryland Hotel for $99 each night for a double room! This does not include taxes. You are also free to stay with friends in the area or in any other hotel of your choosing.

Scholarships & Assistance: PEN has limited scholarships available to cover Conference Fees for students and those needing assistance. Do not let a lack of funds keep you from joining us. On The Go, Alliance Ministries of LPA, and other PEN member ministries are also providing some assistance to help with lodging.

Format:

The conference will include:

• Plenary Sessions that will include music, creative arts teams, and

inspirational messages based on the theme of the day.

• E-School Workshops that will offer training that applies to real evangelistic ministry issues. Each presenter will provide practical “how to” points, materials relating to workshop topic, and a time of discussion.

• Peer To Peer Breakout Roundtables geared to various needs of those in attendance. (See Peer To Peer Breakout Groups Below) These times will give participants the opportunity to glean from like minded individuals who have been down, or are going down, similar paths in ministry.

• Outreach Project on the closing day. While this is optional, it is a great opportunity for fellow evangelists and believers to work together as a team. On this project you will be able to share the love of Jesus at On The Go’s annual Thanksgiving Neighborhood Outreach to Nashville’s Inner City.

FOCUS

Focus One - Couples & Singles IN EVANGELISM - We are going to focus on how to guard and relate as couples, and singles, in ministry. Speakers, sessions, inspirational music, testimonies, and materials will all be geared towards couples in ministry, singles who want to minister, family relationships, male and female issues.

Focus Two - LIVING IN CHRIST - We will also be discussing, studying, and sharing on the evangelist as he/she relates to God. Character, Integrity, Holiness, Disciplines, Commitment, and Mentoring.

Focus Three - DOING THE WORK - This E-School will primarily be geared towards proclamation evangelism - "The Work of the Evangelist". We are going to be looking at realistic obstacles, critical issues, and pressing opportunities for modern evangelists. We will explore together better ways to do the work especially in the areas of promotion, networking, outreach strategies for small, medium, and urban areas, international evangelism needs, local church integration, and financing the great commission. We will also take a fresh look at our Biblical mandate, how we proclaim the good news, give the invitation, and follow-up and make disciples of those making enquiries.

Focus Four - PEER TO PEER - We want to allow time every day for each individual to relate, pray, and share with peers. This kind of peer mentoring builds lasting friendships, ministry partners, and brings wisdom and encouragement.

PEER TO PEER BREAKOUT GROUPS

Ministry Leaders - If you have a ministry that is primarily a proclamation evangelism ministry with several team members and have been in ministry over 5 years.
Emerging Ministry Leaders - If you have a calling that is primarily to proclamation evangelism with several team members & have been in ministry less than 5 years.
Individual Evangelist - Bi-vocational, just going when invited, wanting to expand ministry if God directs and leads, may want or need to developing a team
Student or Future Evangelists - Just getting started or wanting to see just what God has for you in the area of evangelism.

Planned E-School Sessions & Workshops:

• Personal & Ministry Finances

• Festival Directors and Advance Team

• Couples In Ministry & Being Single In Ministry

• Board Development

• Funding Options For Evangelists

• Evangelistic Preaching Techniques - How To Share The Gospel, Give The Invitation, Develop Evangelistic Sermons

• Cultural Obstacles and Insights

• Defending The Faith - Knowing, Sharing & Caring

• The Evangelist & The Pen! Writing to share the Gospel and Inspire Modern Day Evangelism

• Building & Leading Your Team

• Getting Invited, Promoting Your Ministry

• The Personal Life Of The Evangelist

• The Evangelist & the Local Church: Pastors Panel & Evangelist Panel on the good the bad and the ugly and how to move on for Jesus.

• Helping The Church with Evangelism Programs

• How To Set Up Local Outreach Projects

• How To Set Up International Outreach Projects

Speakers & Guests: We already have several nationally know personalities that have agreed to be a part as well as PEN leadership that will be sharing. Some that will be sharing - Ken Abraham, Keith & Joan Cook, Steve and Annie Chapman, Tim Robnett, Jerry & Becky Drace,, Dave Jones, Ted Lyke, Bill Newman, Steve Wingfield, On The Go Team, Luis Palau Association, Alliance Ministries, PEN Board, Jeff & Mindy Pieper, Keith Cook Jr., P.J. Meduri, David Brandon, Dave Ramsey Group, Reid Saunders, and more. The PEN Network members are the real experts and we will be hearing from you!

Pre-Register: Space is limited and so are scholarships so sign up as soon as possible. You Can Sign Up Online - Go to www.ONTHEGO.org and click on the PEN link/button and fill out the online form. You Can Also Call - Call On The Go at 615-299-0222 for more information and to register.

Reaping And Sowing In Our Future Part 3 by Keith Cook

2010-09-02T03:15:00.001-05:00

On The Go Daily Devotional for September 2, 2010
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Reaping And Sowing In Our Future Part 3 by Keith Cook

"We will rejoice in thy salvation, and in the name of our God we will set up our banners: the LORD fulfill all thy petitions. Now know I that the LORD saveth his anointed; he will hear him from his holy heaven with the saving strength of his right hand. Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God. They are brought down and fallen: but we are risen, and stand upright." Psalms 20:5-8

So far this week we have noted that we can sow: Love, Stability, and Faith. Let us continue to look deeper into sowing for our future.

4. We can sow Hope - Sowing hope in someone's life brings great reward. When we go out of our way to see the needs of others and then ask God how we can help meet those needs, we will be blessed. Christians are known the world over for their compassion and giving spirit.

A few years ago we met Pastor Daniel. We had been preaching in Kenya and had seen around 6,000 decisions for Christ. Pastor Daniel said that the people of the slum area where we were preaching had no hope of ever growing in Christ because they did not have a church.

His church was in the suburbs and they could not tend to the needs of the people in that area. With tears in his eyes he said that he would be willing to leave his church in order to come start a new church in the slums. God quickly led us to help him bring hope to the people. We helped him build a simple church for the people.

I asked him what he hoped to do at the church. He relayed that his heart is to take the Jesus film and show it in all the slums of the city and at all the markets in the surrounding villages. The only problem is that he did not have a projector. We all prayed with him and returned to the U.S.A. One of our staff, Laurie McTier, went to church upon her return from Kenya, and learned that they had a projector that they wanted to give away. Is there any doubt who received the projector? Pastor Daniel!

God loves to use His church and Christians to bring hope to those in need. Financial, emotional, and spiritual needs are all the same to our God. He brings hope to each!

Daily Prayer Focus: Pray that you will sow Hope to all you meet today.

On The Go Prayer Focus: The GoTeam Short Term Missions Projects and GoTeam Members. GoTeams are made up of young people and adults who voluntarily go on an On The Go mission project around the world and are making a strategic impact for Christ.

Thank you for taking the time to pray for this important division of On The Go Ministries. For more information on any our ministries here at On The Go, you may send your questions to info@onthego.org.

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Reaping And Sowing In Our Future Part 2 by Keith Cookte

2010-09-01T03:15:00.001-05:00

On The Go Daily Devotion for September 1, 2010
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Reaping And Sowing In Our Future Part 2 by Keith Cook

"Let us not lose heart in doing good, for in due time we will reap if we do not grow weary." Galatians 6:9

Today, let us look deeper into sowing for our future. God says we will reap what we have sown. The Bible says we can sow into people's lives, we can share into people's lives, and we can be a blessing in someone's life.

3. We need to sow Faith - By sowing into other people's lives we can help their faith grow stronger. When we help someone trust God and see God work in their lives we have helped them prepare for their future life with Christ.

Think about which individual brings out the best in you? Who encourages you to trust and believe God for great visions and dreams? In my life it is probably Shad Williams. Shad is a crazy evangelist who travels all over the world sharing Christ. Several times a year we minister together in crusades in Kenya or India and God always uses Shad to build up my faith.

I will never forget years ago sitting in a Kroger grocery store parking lot with Shad. We both had just gotten in from projects overseas and we had very little money. Our wives had sent us to get groceries. We pooled our pennies and bought a box of crackers. We both were in tears leaving the grocery store.

On the way back to his house Shad started telling war stories. Now war stories are stories about great things God had done in our lives while working for God. We quickly were laughing and both were trying to one up the other as to who could tell the greatest illustration of God's provision. By the time we finally came in from the store we both were full of renewed hope and confidence in our calling, our God, and our faith.

Upon entering the house we discovered that the girls had found some food and had cooked up a great meal. We all rejoiced. The next day when Joan and I returned to our house we discovered that one of our friends had gone out and shopped for food for us and had left well over three hundred dollars worth of groceries in our kitchen.

God had worked a great miracle. Why? Because a faith sower had shared into our lives. Why not start sowing faith into people's lives? Be used of God to move people beyond pity and self-absorption into faith and trust in God and His faithfulness.

Daily Prayer Focus: Pray that you can live by faith today and in the future. Sow faith. Encourage others to live by faith.

On The Go Prayer Focus: On The Go¹s USA Outreach Effort. God has placed a United States effort on the heart and mind of the On The Go Team. Three key objectives are sharing, praying, and training in every county in the USA using On The Go Advance Teams, Training Teams, Planning Teams, Prayer Teams, GoTeams, and Outreach Efforts.

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Reaping And Sowing In Our Future by Keith Cook

2010-08-30T03:15:00.001-05:00

On The Go Daily Devotion for August 30, 2010
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Reaping And Sowing In Our Future by Keith Cook

"And sow the fields, and plant vineyards, which may yield fruits of increase. He blesseth them also, so that they are multiplied greatly; and suffereth not their cattle to decrease." Psalm 107:37,38

The Bible says that we need to face the future, that our future is not affected by the culture, the economy, terrorists, or the calamities that are going on. The Bible says that our future is directly tied to our trusting in the Lord and that it is unwise not to consider our future.

The next thing about our future is that we reap in the future what we have sown in the past. If we haven't sown or stored up anything, we won't reap anything. If you haven't trained up an army for the Lord, you won't have an army that is ready to fight when the enemy rushes in. If you haven't seeded into your children faith principles and godliness when they are young, then when they go off to college or when they go out into the world and they face problems and are struggling, or their wife leaves them, or their child does something crazy, they won't know what to do.

God says we reap what we have sown. The Bible says we can sow into people's lives, we can share into people's lives, and we can be a blessing in someone's life. We can make a difference in this world, but we have to do it. Some of us when calamities happen are not prepared because we have not sown enough good seed into our lives and into the lives of others around us.

SOW

1. We can sow Love - Love is an attitude and it is contagious. When you return love for hate, God wins. When you act in love and refuse to react in fear, God wins.

2. We can sow Stability - Our lives can bring stability and strength to those around us. By living by God's standards, that are found in the Bible, we help bring stability into our world. Every time you turn the other cheek or help an enemy you are used of God to bring more stability into our culture.

Dave Ramsey and I have been friends for several years. He is man who has seen adversity in his life. In the past he has gone from rags to riches and back to rags. Then he heard the voice of God concerning how a Christian man and woman could be financially responsible and how Christians can get and stay out of debt. Through his pain God has taught him some profound principles and life lessons.

Dave sows financial stability into people's lives. He offers sound, solid Biblical advice on how to "owe no man anything". His life has been an inspiration to millions across the nation. The "Dave Ramsey Show" radio program is heard around the U.S.A. and his Financial Peace University Seminars are helping to deliver thousands from financial ruin. While visiting his office one day, Dave showed me a huge acrylic vat filled with cut up credit cards that people had sent him. This trophy of changed lives proves that Dave has been used of God in many people's lives. He has sown stability.

Daily prayer focus: Pray that you can sow love and stability to all you meet. Start today by living by God's principles and by mentoring others in love and stability.

On The Go Prayer Focus: Keith Cook, Joan Cook, the U.S.A. Staff, and On The Go Board of Directors, as they add leadership and direction for the ongoing ministries of the Keith Cook Team and On The Go.

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Witnessing by Hilton Airall

2010-08-29T03:15:00.001-05:00

On The Go Daily Devotion for August 29, 2010
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Witnessing by Hilton Airall

"Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples." 1 Chronicles 16:24

On a recent mission trip, we had the opportunity to minister to families who were hardest hit by Hurricane Katrina in Mississippi. As we were ministering, God laid this verse on my heart. We were reaching out to individuals, many of whom had lost everything they owned except the clothes on their backs. They needed someone to give them hope, love, and encouragement. As we walked down the streets we had the chance to pray with many within the community and tell them about Jesus, a friend who will stick closer than a brother, even in the hard times. It was so amazing to see the smiles and the tears as we shared Christ's love.

I was also reminded of Acts 1:8, "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." Many times Christians are scared to take the Gospel to the world because of fear. They may be afraid of rejection, or maybe even that they won't know what to say. This verse reminds me that the Holy Spirit will give us strength to spread the Gospel. He will go before us, provide us with opportunities and the words to share.

Even as a young teenager, God showed me that I should always be willing to share Christ in any circumstance with those I come in contact with. As Christians, we can share Christ's love through simple things such as a smile, firm handshake, a cup of cold water, prayer, and sharing our testimony. This experience in Gulfport has changed my life, and I'm sure the lives of our entire team. Each individual we came in contact with needed the Gospel and we were able to share Christ with them. I want to challenge you today to take the opportunity to share Jesus with someone you come in contact with.

While on our mission trip, I began to realize that I was afraid to witness. I noticed I was hiding in my shell. God encouraged my heart, and here's what He told me: "Hilton, Spread my Word. Do not be afraid. I did not leave Daniel in the lion's den, nor did I forsake David when he fought Goliath. I did not forsake Paul when he was in prison or when he was shipwrecked. I will not forsake you."

God will be with you when you spread the Gospel, so don't be afraid.

Daily Prayer: Pray that God will give you strength when sharing your faith.

On The Go Prayer Focus: The Safety In Travel for each On The Go staffer and GoTeam volunteer.

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Witnessing to Disaster Stricken by Keith Cook (onthego.org)

2010-08-28T03:15:00.001-05:00

On The Go Daily Devotion for August 28, 2010
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Witnessing to Disaster Stricken by Keith Cook (onthego.org)

"In my distress I called upon the LORD, and cried to my God: and he did hear my voice out of his temple, and my cry did enter into his ears." 2 Samuel 22:7

With all the news about storms and disasters looming over parts of our nation, I thought it would be good to look at how to minister in times like this. Servants of Jesus Christ must be able to go to where the people are and must arrive prepared to minister to people who find themselves in many unique and often difficult situations. As you seek to be led by the Spirit you will find yourself needing to arrive prepared to minister and comfort real people with real problems. Here are some simple suggestions for ministering to hurting people.

1. Be Alert - Pay attention to outward signs of neglect, abuse, need, or problems. Long before the physical storms have come many emotional and physical storms have already hit. Be alert to old scars that God may show you and help at that point of need also.

2. Don't Play God - Don't run ahead of God, or try to fix all their problems in the flesh. Hear from God and follow His direction. Guard your heart and emotions. Do not let circumstances or emotions direct you. Let God. Meeting one need in Jesus name is better than not meeting any. Christ is in control and will use the entire body of Christ to help.

3. Focus On First Things First - Focus on one physical need and one spiritual need at a time. People with enormous needs can be overwhelmed with too many options at one time. They may be in emotional and physical shock. Work on basic needs first or the most vocal need they may be expressing. Their desire for knowledge and information should be a primary concern. Assure them they are as safe as they possibly could be and that God is directing their recovery, not just you or the authorities.

4. Get Real Help - Don't get in over your head. It is not a sin to use professionals and agencies that will provide total ministry. Letting the Red Cross, Salvation Army, Samaritans Purse, local hospitals, police, or even another ministry meet a need is just as spiritual and needed as going it alone. Together we all can get more done than by ourselves!

5. Do not judge them or on the other hand condone any of their past actions or problems. You just speak a word about Jesus or meet a need. People come unglued during times of crisis. They yell at their children, strike out at caregivers, curse God, and do and say things they normally would never do or say. Just love them. Care for them. Comfort them. God has given you a healing salve to pour on their life. Pour!

6. Make Sure You Minister - If God has placed you in this situation you are there to minister to them. Be bold and sensitive at the same time. Do not neglect the spiritual duty you have to bring Jesus and the power of the Holy Spirit to the situation. Human resources alone cannot solve their problems. While God did not bring this disaster to them He can lead them through it. You are there as a Christian minister. Share Christ, not humanism. Share the love of Jesus, not the philosophy of man. God has a plan for their life - they, like everyone, have sinned against God - Jesus is God's way to salvation - come to Christ and let Him be the savior they need.

7. Be Realistic - Expect difficulties, expect abuse, confrontations, questions, misjudging your motives, and for them to even be suspicious. Because of the abuse of the press and media at attacking the church and para-church groups, many in our culture think all Christians are out to get money from them or abuse them. Everyone will not accept your love and help. Some, who desperately need your assistance, will walk on by because of preconceived ideas they have about you or the church. With that in mind it is important to share Christ and the work of the Lord in a casual way. Never push your faith on anyone. Look for natural and spirit directed doors of opportunity. Divine appointments are obvious and never result in confusion.

8. Be Spiritually Prepared - Know what you believe and what the Bible has to say about sin, love, forgiveness, tragedy, addictions, hope, recovery, reconciliation, and the consequences of sin and not getting right with God. When Christ leads you in a conversation it is good to have resources stored up in your heart and mind. You get spiritually prepared when you take time to study the Word of God, read Christian materials and books, search out Christian internet sites, go to Christian seminars and lectures, and spend time in prayer. Ask questions, read, research, dig deep. You are a representative of King Jesus!

9. Be Smart - If you are sharing as a member of a church group or outreach team remember to stay close to your group. In any kind of helping hand or spiritual counseling situation do not get in a situation where you are alone with strangers or are in a dangerous situation. Remember you are under a covering of that local church or ministry and do not neglect their rules and instructions. Thinking you are hearing from God and breaking rules and instructions doesn't honor Christ. Ask for permission to not follow normal guidelines and suggestions. Use your God given resources of experience, leadership, Lordship, and partnership to direct you in all you do.

10. It's A God Thing - Expect God to show up and do a work in the person's life. God will and can work through you to help them physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Trust Him to direct your steps and guard your path. Helping others in Jesus name is the ultimate ministry. Jesus was a helper also. He went around meeting needs as He saw them. If you ever need a guide to what to do when helping others look in the Bible and just do what Jesus did!

He went to the people - did not wait for them to come to Him.

He asked probing questions - saw where they really were and what they thought they needed.

He gave them hope as He shared the truth - He spoke to their real needs with insight and love.

He helped them - He always blessed the people by meeting their real needs.

Why not go today and seek the Lord and ask for permission and direction to help those who are suffering right now. If you do not know where to look to offer your assistance begin with your local pastor. You also can contact other Christian ministries who do these kinds of ministries. Our ministry has a whole department called, GoCare, that offers help and hope in Jesus name. Every outreach project we do has a GoCare worker on it to make sure we take the cup of cold water with us as we take the bread of life. May God bless you as you go into all the world for Jesus.

Daily Prayer Focus: Pray for individuals who have been affected by recent storms and floods. Pray for their strength, protection, and safety. Pray for Christian ministries involved in Disaster Relief.

Key Spiritual Aid and Emergency Links

Christian Emergency Network
http://www.centoday.com

Samaritan's Purse, Franklin & Billy Graham
http://www.samaritanspurse.org/home.asp
http://www.BillyGraham.org

Salvation Army
www.salvationarmyusa.org

Current Christian News
http://www.ccnews.org

Ready.gov
http://www.ready.gov/

CBN's Operation Blessing
http://www.ob.org/
http://www.ob.org/programs/disaster_relief/tips.asp (Disaster
TIps)

National Hurricane Center
www.nhc.noaa.gov

AlertNet from Reuters
http://www.alertnet.org/

Southern Baptist Disaster Relief
http://www.namb.net/dr/

Disaster News Network
http://www.disasternews.net/

Disaster Finder
http://disasterfinder.gsfc.nasa.gov/

On The Go's GoCare Ministry
www.OnTheGo.org

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention & State Health Department Search
http://www.cdc.gov/

FirstGov Protection Information
http://www.firstgov.gov/
http://www.firstgov.gov/Topics/Usgresponse/Protect_Yourself.shtml
http://www.firstgov.gov/Topics/Usgresponse.shtml

Department of Homeland Security
http://www.dhs.gov/dhspublic/

How You Can Be Safer
http://www.citizencorps.gov/ready/

FEMA Preparedness Information
http://www.fema.gov/areyouready/
http://www.fema.gov/

Terrorism -- Preparing for the Unexpected (Red Cross)
http://www.redcross.org/services/disaster/keepsafe/unexpected.html

Neighborhood Watch
http://www.usaonwatch.org/

National Safety Council
http://www.nsc.org/

Wire Services and News Channels
http://www.foxnews.com/ (FoxNews)
http://www.foxnews.com/topstories/ (Fox Newswire)
http://www.disasternews.net/ (Disaster News Network)
http://www.newsday.com/news/nationworld/wire/ (AP Wire)
http://www.cnn.com/ (CNN)
http://news.google.com/ (Google News)
http://www.reuters.com/ (Reuters)
http://www.upi.com/ (UPI)
http://www.USAToday.com (USAToday Newspaper)

Please take steps now to prepare for disasters. Important steps include: (courtesy ready.gov)

Making or Updating your Kit

€ Bottled water (1 gallon per person per day)
€ Non-perishable food
€ Flashlight with extra batteries
€ Battery-powered radio
€ Consider others needs unique to your family, such as diapers, medications, etc. Continue on to www.Ready.gov to learn more.
€ Bible (OTG)

Making a Family Plan

€ Talk with household members. Make sure everyone knows where to meet and who to call in case you are separated.
€ Be prepared to evacuate. Consider where you may go and make a plan for your pets. They are not permitted in most emergency shelters.
€ Gather necessary emergency numbers and important papers.
€ Prepare to secure your property, such as bringing in outdoor furniture and shutting off utilities. Protect your windows.
€ Make sure everyone in your family is prepared to meet the Lord and can share with others how they can know Christ! (OTG)

Being Informed

€ The most important thing you can do is follow the instructions of local emergency officials. If you are asked to evacuate, please do so.
€ Keep tuned to local radio or television stations for information from emergency officials.

On The Go Prayer Focus: Pastors, Missionaries, and Evangelists that they might be renewed, challenged, strengthened, and encouraged as they persevere and carry out God¹s call.

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Jesus Does Not Change By Keith Cook

2010-08-27T03:15:00.001-05:00

On The Go Daily Devotion for August 27, 2010
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Jesus Does Not Change By Keith Cook

In Hebrews 13:8, the Bible says, "Jesus Christ is the same" When? "Yesterday, Today, and Forever."

Say to yourself, "Yesterday, Today, and Forever". He is the same. He does not change. The calendar changes, the clock changes, the century changes, everything about our culture may change, but God says, "I have not changed." Period. No explanation is needed.

Not too long ago, I was talking with a pastor from Nevada about our world and culture. We were in his office talking about how our culture seems to be going crazy. It may seem like people today are living more for themselves than ever before, yet Jesus Christ is the same. CEO's may swindle millions from corporations, accountants may mishandle funds, politicians may rant and rave for selfish political reasons, but Jesus stays the same. We can count on Him! He will always steer us straight. He will always represent the truth. He will always provide a way out of any of our mistakes and give us hope for our future.

Daily Prayer focus: Right now ask Jesus to guide you today. He has blessed in the past and He will bless you again in the future. He has answered prayers in the past and His love will provide guidance again today. Ask Him. Trust Him. Talk to Him!

On The Go Prayer Focus: On The Go¹s GoCamp ministry that trains believers all over the world how to share their faith.

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Every Detail by Joan Cook

2010-08-26T03:15:00.001-05:00

On The Go Daily Devotion for August 26, 2010
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Every Detail by Joan Cook

"But the very hairs of your head are all numbered." Matthew 10:30

Recently, I received an email from a friend I'd like to share with you.

While attending a marriage seminar on communication, Bill and his wife, Sue, listened to the instructor declare, "It is essential that husbands and wives know the things that are important to each other."

He then addressed the men, "Can you describe your wife's favorite flower?"

Bill leaned over, touched his wife's arm gently and whispered, "Pillsbury, All-Purpose, isn't it?"

While this story is amusing, I'm afraid it is all too often true!

We might not know the intricate details of our friends, families, or even spouse's lives, but guess what? God does! The Bible very clearly tells us that He knows us so well He has the hairs of our head numbered. If God knows how many, or perhaps few, hairs you might have, don't you think He is interested in every detail about our lives, no matter how big or how small!

What a mighty God we serve!

Daily Prayer Focus: Think on Him and His awesomeness today!

On The Go Prayer Focus: The Finances of Team as they boldly go out for Jesus Christ. Pray that all their needs will be met at home and for the projects they are working on.

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Midnight Caller by Laurie McTier

2010-08-25T03:15:00.000-05:00

On The Go Daily Devotion for August 25, 2010
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Midnight Caller by Laurie McTier

³The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.² John 10:10

Recently, I was getting ready for bed when all of sudden, outside, I heard brakes squealing and metal. I looked out of my bedroom window to see a dark car crashing into our fence, right next to my bedroom. I ran outside to make sure the driver was okay while calling Metro Police. But, before I could get outside, the driver sped away. Immediately, two neighbors came down to check to make sure that everyone was okay. My husband was out of town, so I was grateful for their help. They had seen the whole thing and agreed to be witnesses for the police report.

While accessing the damage of the fence, I noticed the license plate from the speeding car was right at the edge of the fence. Ten minutes later a young man walked into the yard. I thought he was coming to check on me, but he had another agenda. He came to grab the license plate! I tried to tell him that it was evidence and that the police were on the way. But that did not stop him. He knelt down, picked up the plate, and walked up the street. When the police arrived, we filled out a report, and then I gave him the address of the young man who came to get the plate.

Many emotions were running through my mind. My thoughts were racing through the incident and I was angry and upset. Immediately, God began to show me that He had protected my family and my home. The fence had served as a barrier so that the car had not hit my house and possibly injured me! God also reminded me of the following scripture...²Perfect Peace has he whose mind is stayed on Thee.² (Isaiah 26:3)

As I began to share the incident with my husband, God reminded me that sometimes we get just a glimpse of how His protective hand is at work. He guides our every step, He protects His children from danger, and He provides for our every need. What a blessing to be called a Child of God!

Prayer Focus: Praise God for His WatchCare and Protection!

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Faith Lessons by Keith Cook

2010-08-24T03:15:00.000-05:00

On The Go Daily Devotion For August 24, 2010
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Faith Lessons by Keith Cook

"If we believe not, he abideth faithful: he cannot deny himself." II Timothy 2:13

While preaching a crusade in New York, God showed me the most delightful little book. The title of the book is "Proving God". This book was printed in 1956. The author chronicles the faith experiences of the China Inland Mission, the great mission that was founded by J. Hudson Taylor.

In the forward J. Oswald Sanders noted several things that I thought would be interesting to you.

1. God will even use His enemies to fulfill His purposes
2. God is never taken by surprise
3. God is never too late
4. God will care for His children
5. God uses a variety of methods to supply our needs

As you go about your day, consider these faith lessons.

Daily Prayer Focus: Pray that today you will begin to exercise faith in every area of your life.

On The Go Prayer Focus: The Families of the On The Go staff. Pray for their emotions, finances, safety, wisdom, and spiritual health.

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Does It Have To Be One Of Those Days? By Keith Cook

2010-08-23T03:15:00.000-05:00

On The Go Daily Devotion For August 23, 2010
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Does It Have To Be One Of Those Days? By Keith Cook

"Our help is in the name of the Lord God, who made heaven and earth." Psalm 124:8

My mother-in-law gave me this little prayer a few years ago. I can really relate to it and thought I'd pass it along for you to enjoy, also!

Have you ever said a prayer like this?

I want to thank you, Lord, for being so close to me so far this day.

With your help, I haven't been impatient, lost my temper, been grumpy, judgmental, or envious of anyone.

But, I will be getting out of bed in a minute, and I think I'll really need your help then.

Amen

God does want to be your help. Let him help you today, tomorrow and forever.

Daily Prayer Focus: Pray that the gifts of the spirit will be evident in your life, even after you get out of bed in the morning!

On The Go Prayer Focus: On The Go¹s World Outreach Center (WOC). This is our main office and training facility. Pray for God to protect the building, guard the mechanical and structural aspects of the facility, and use the facility for maximum eternal benefits.

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On The Go with Jesus by Evangelist Keith Cook

2010-08-22T03:15:00.000-05:00

On The Go Daily Devotion for August 22, 2010
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On The Go with Jesus by Evangelist Keith Cook

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9

Most people never really get outside their local church and serve Christ as a World Christian. I'm sure if you are reading this devotional from On The Go you are not like most people. You have already taken a giant step in hearing God's voice and responding to His call to service.

God is probably sending you out to do great and mighty things for Him every day. You may have heard it said "God does not send you out on a ten dollar mission with only nine dollars." What He initiates, He finishes. What He sponsors is successful. He has led you this far and His word says He will continue to make a way in the wilderness. Do not fear, we have His protection, and we are the "apple of His eye."

What makes a person bold? Does Christ want only "Super Hero" type Christians to follow Him into battle against Satan? True boldness is "Holy Boldness." Holy boldness comes when one is trusting in Christ for strength, not themselves.

When I stand up in the streets to preach, I must admit, each time I am afraid. Boldness is not automatic or continual. As I face a new situation I must call on Christ for guidance. He always gives me the right words to say. The Bible says not to worry, just be ready. "Having done all you can do to stand, stand!"

As you stand up for God at home, at work, at school, or on a mission project remember that you have hundreds of prayer partners and co-laborers around the world standing in the gap with you.

May God bless you as you continue to be "on the go"!

Daily Prayer Focus: Pray for the Lord's strength and for Holy Boldness as you share Christ.

On The Go Prayer Focus: All the local churches, committees, and leaders who will be working with On The Go Ministries and the Keith Cook Team in creative outreach efforts in the United States and around the world.

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All in God's Time - Laurie McTier

2010-08-21T03:15:00.000-05:00

On The Go Daily Devotion for August 21, 2010
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All in God's Time - Laurie McTier

"But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:19

Recently our team traveled out of the country to minister in schools, churches and a local seminary. God knew all of the specific details that had to occur for each of the team to travel and minister.

The week prior to the project, each member of our staff were on the phone with travel agents, airlines, visa services, politicians, pastors, and the missionaries trying to do everything we knew to do to make sure that all of the specifics were taken care of for each person on the team to participate. God knew that each and every team member was a vital asset and greatly needed.

As we prepared, we had faith and trusted God to do the miraculous. There were many obstacles prior to this project; but we knew that these obstacles were nothing in God's eyes. He was on top of things; He had it all under control.

For this project, there were many walls. It took the team over 31 hours to reach our final destination. The first night we had three and one half hours of sleep before our first outreach. As we went to bed that evening, we prayed and asked God to bless our rest. Those three hours were some of the most blessed and restful hours of sleep that we have had in years.

God is never late, and often times not early. He is however, always right on time. God knows when the money for the project is due, He knows when we must have the passport and visa on hand. His Word promises us as His children that He will supply all of our needs in Christ Jesus.

Daily Prayer Focus: Pray that God will enable you to truly trust Him to meet your every need.

On The Go Prayer Focus: Those who need to make decisions for Christ as On The Go and the Keith Cook Team shares the Gospel around the world. Pray that they will hear a clear message about Christ, that the Holy Spirit will move them to a point of decision and that they will be bold enough to publicly respond for Christ.

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The Most Important Job Of All by Joan Cook

2010-08-20T03:15:00.000-05:00

On The Go Daily Devotion for August 20, 2010
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The Most Important Job Of All by Joan Cook

"Bring up your children in the training and admonition of the Lord." Ephesians 6:4

Today, I would like to take a minute to encourage all the mothers and fathers who may be feeling unappreciated, unfulfilled, unrecognized, or just plain tired! Do not be discouraged. Do not give up. Yours is the most important job of all. You have the privilege and responsibility to help shape and develop your child's entire life. Everything you say and do is so very important in his or her development.

One of the definitions of the word "parents" is: those who give birth to children and provide nurture and guidance. Below are words to encourage you and remind you of this awesome responsibility.

"There are exceptional women and men who have other tasks to perform in addition to the task of motherhood and fatherhood and that is the task of providing for the home and of keeping it. But it is the tasks connected with the home that are the fundamental tasks of humanity...if the mother does not do her duty, there will either be no next generation, or a next generation that is worse than none at all..." Theodore Roosevelt

"If we fail to instruct our children in justice, religion, and liberty, we will be condemning them to a world without virtue, a life in the twilight of a civilization where the great truths have been forgotten." Ronald Reagan

Daily Prayer Focus: Thank the Lord for the privilege of parenthood. Be mindful of the awesome responsibility.

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Manifest Your Love for God by Keith Cook

2010-08-19T03:15:00.000-05:00

On The Go Daily Devotion for August 19, 2010
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Manifest Your Love for God by Keith Cook

"With my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wander from thy commandments. Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee...I will delight myself in thy statutes: I will not forget thy word." Psalms 119:10-16

In this passage the Psalmist says we are to manifest our love for God with our Heart, Lips, and Mind. Can you do this? Yes you can. The Word of God will show you how!

Your Heart

With Your HEART you can Seek the Lord. (verse 10)

Seek the Lord with your whole heart. Seek Him while there is time. He is calling you, leading you, and directing you. Use your free will to seek Him. The results will be a full heart!

With your Heart you will Treasure the Word. (verse 11)

If your heart is with the Lord you always have a place for the Word of God in your life. The Word speaks to you. It comforts you. It directs you. It challenges you and convicts you.

If your heart is not right with God you will avoid the Word and neglect your time alone with God. You dread hearing the Word of God preached. Devotions, sermons, and the Bible all condemn you until you get your heart set on Christ.

Your Lips

With your LIPS you Share about the greatness of God. (verse 13)

If you are in Christ and living in the fullness of Christ you will naturally share with others about all you are experiencing in Him. Never having anything spiritual to say often reflects the fact that one is not living the spirit filled life. Being frivolous and aloof often reflect a lack of spiritual depth. Let your lips tell of Him!

With your Lips you also will Rejoice. (verse 14)

From your lips will either come praise or pain. People who rejoice are a pleasure to be around. People who are always reflecting on their pain and sorrows tend to live their lives alone and without encouragement. Rejoicing is not a sign of ignorance of the facts of life, rather it is a God directed expression of faith, hope, and trust. Rejoice in the Lord always and again I say rejoice. Rejoice, it will do you good.

Your Mind

Using your MIND you can Meditate on God's precepts. (verse 15)

Meditating on God's precepts means that you will try to see what the precepts of God actually mean to you. In reality, you are asking God to interpret and implement His Word in your life. Some individuals think that meditation leads to more meditation, but it actually will lead to answers to prayer, keys to problems being revealed, and direction in life. Meditation always leads to action. Most prayer warriors are also great evangelists, missionaries, pastors, parents, and leaders. They are not passive but people of action.

If you are using your Mind you are also Regarding God's ways. (verse 15)

Someone who is thinking clearly will always look to Christ for direction in their life. When you regard the Lord, you give Him the right to direct your path and help you make decisions. Major and minor decisions are all the same to God. You can have the mind of Christ if you ask for it!

When you use your Mind you can Delight in God. (verse 16)

It is really fun and exciting to have God work in your life. It is so rewarding to know that God has done something for you. It leads to confidence and stability. When real faith is exercised in your life, blessings and ministry will follow.

When you use your Mind you also will not forget to Honor God and Praise Him as the real strength in your life. (verse 16)

If you succeed or even make it through a problem you must realize that it is God who has brought you through. Your true strength comes from the Lord, honor Him, praise Him, and seek to serve Him.

Decide today to serve the Lord with all of your heart. Seek to honor God with your heart, your lips, and your mind. Don't forget that the greatest treasure on earth can be found by you each day in the Holy Bible.

Daily Prayer Focus: As you spend time in God's Word today, ask Him to show you secret sins that are hidden in your life. Ask for forgiveness so that you might serve Him wholeheartedly.

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Prayer, The Key To World Evangelization - by Keith Cook

2010-08-18T03:15:00.000-05:00

On The Go Daily Devotion for August 18, 2010
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Prayer, The Key To World Evangelization - by Keith Cook

"Give ear to my words, O Lord, consider my groaning. Heed the sound of my cry for help, my King and my God, for to Thee do I pray. In the morning, O Lord, Thou wilt hear my voice; In the morning I will order my prayer to Thee and eagerly watch." Psalm 5:1-3

Our world is in desperate need of a fresh outpouring of God's love and power. Economic quick fixes and political infighting are not the answer. If we want to reach our neighbors or reach around the world, we can do so in prayer.

Prayer opens up God's resources and God's plans for man. Prayer helps us get a fresh and exciting direction from our creator. You may never go to India or China, but you can go there in prayer.

Start with praise to God - Adoration toward God for His majesty
Next confess all known sin - Admission, sorrow, and forsaking your sin.

Begin to thank God - Thank Him for His great and mighty deeds
Intercede for others - Pray for the lost: friends, family, church, etc...

Ask God - Ask the Lord for the desires of your heart.
Wait upon the Lord - Wait for strength, patience, and wisdom.
Search the word - Open the Bible and begin to see God's will.
Listen to Him - Hear God's voice speaking to your heart and mind.

Be ready - Do what God says and go where He leads.
End your prayer time in praise - Praise God for His goodness and presence.

A shorter version of the above outline is: ACTS
Adoration
Confession
Thanksgiving
Supplication

Daily Prayer Focus: Talk to the Lord with anticipation of what He is going to do in and through you.

On The Go Prayer Focus: The 30 Minute Radio & Podcast Program "On The Go with Keith Cook". This is a weekly program airing over the internet, short wave, and radio stations. Each week Keith relates creative ways to share Christ. Pray for Keith, Joan, the On The Go Staff, and special guests as they minister on these broadcasts. You can hear these programs via our website if it is not available in your area.

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Let's by Keith Cook

2010-08-16T03:15:00.000-05:00

On The Go Daily Devotion for August 16, 2010
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Let's by Keith Cook

"Say not ye, There are yet four months, and then cometh harvest? behold, I say unto you, Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest." John 4:35

Today is the time for radical faith. Gone is the convenience of being lukewarm and not actively engaging in reaching our culture. Today's culture is rapidly invading the church and even individuals Christians world-wide.

If we are going to win people to Christ and turn back the tide of the evil and hedonistic humanism that is engulfing our world, we need to do three simple things.

1. Stop - We need to stop what we are doing and take time to make new friends for Jesus Christ's sake. We really need to become friends with more people and let more people into our world. Most of us live in a really small world. We need to venture out and see real people with real needs.

2. Look - We need to look for open doors to share our faith and dependence on Jesus Christ. God will provide all who ask Him with open doors and natural and easy transition opportunities to share about Jesus. Take the time to look for ways to share and follow God's path when He reveals it.

3. Listen - We need to yield to the Spirit and listen to those we are sharing with! God will direct your steps if you give Him your life each day. While salvation is a once in a lifetime experience, following Jesus is moment by moment. Making Jesus Lord and being filled with the Spirit is something that takes daily dying to self and a moment by moment trusting is God's resources and directions.

Let's do what God is directing us to do today, while we have time and opportunity.

Pray: Pray that God will enable you to Stop, Look, and Listen in a greater way than ever before.

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Danger Signs in the Home by Keith Cook

2010-08-15T03:15:00.000-05:00

On The Go Daily Devotion for August 15, 2010
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Danger Signs in the Home by Keith Cook

"Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith. Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith." Proverbs 15:16, 17

Danger! Look around your life today. Take a close look at your family, because your family may very well be in danger. It is important to recognize today that the devil is trying to attack your family and bring it down. You need to take a definitive stand against what he is doing. Don't break the spirit in your family.

The Bible tells us that danger signs can arise in anyone's home. I want to warn you that some of the signs of danger are so evident and we must take action to tear them down.

The first danger sign that is encountered in most families is that of Failure to Communicate. Not talking, sharing, or reasoning with each other leads to failed dreams and wasted opportunities for success. We must learn to communicate with our spouses, parents, children, and friends. We must learn to share our love, ideas, visions, and dreams with our loved ones.

The next danger sign comes up around the bend of Dividing Things Up. When we constantly use the phrases: My Money, My Car, My Home, My Rights, we are well around the bend of this dangerous road. Going down this road will lead to ruin. When we see this happening we must quickly allow the Holy Spirit to steer us down a safer path. God wants us to be one in the Lord. We must not allow material possessions, the lack of privacy, stresses of life, hard times, or just personality traits to come between us and our spouse. As a result of our unity, we will see our marriages and homes prosper. I challenge you to let everything in your home be done in unity and in peace.

The third danger sign is that of Denial. If you or someone in your family is living in a state of Denial you do not see the problems that your family is facing. Not being able to see problems as they really are or thinking that problems either do not exist or will simply go away with time often leads to heart break and relational problems. Often the ones that are loved the most are hurt the most by denial. Allow God to turn His floodlights on your home and show you the real path to family stability. The truth will set you free.

The fourth danger sign is that of Shifting Responsibilities. This can also be referred to as "passing the buck". It is easy to tell one's loved ones to handle major issues on their own or even handle problems for us. Not owning up to one's responsibilities and blaming others for failures can lead to anger, resentment, and emotional abuse. This attitude is really a manifestation of pride and has an underlying root in anger. Rebelling against responsibility and order leads to ruin. Drive down the straight road of responding to God's sure road of responsibility.

The fifth danger sign is that of a Workaholic. These individuals are always busy at work, or sport, or doing their own thing. Don't become a workaholic. Join with your family, unite with them, and work together. When you have fun together, work together, worship together, study together, grow and rest together as a family, it is good for the Kingdom of God. When a family is together they are blessed and then the family is used of God to bless other families in your church, your city, even your country and world.

The next danger sign is that of Having No Rules. This sign refers to the fact that one does not have set rules, goals, or challenges laid out ahead of him. These individuals have not allowed God to give them visions or dreams. They act solely out of impulse. This leads to overspending, lack of discipline, no direction, and no plans for the future. Each family needs to have a plan from God as to what He wants them to do as a family. Couples need to be living out the dream they have together in Christ. Singles must have a clear word from God as to where they are going in relation to God's plan for their lives.

Decide today to set out to know God's plan for you and your family. Allow the Lord to set up rules and standards that you will live by. Stand against the devil and what he is saying to you about living for the moment and casting your cares to the wind. He is attacking your family and wanting to have your family not reach your full potential in Christ. Wasting away in bills, neglect, and opportunity lost is his plan for you. God's plan for you is that you have His portion so that you can do all He wants you to do.

We must pay close attention to the Danger Signs that come to us in our families. If we do not take heed of their warnings, our homes will face definite troubles. We must purposefully turn back to the Lord and follow His principles even in our families. God commands us to fear the Lord, follow the Lord, and trust in the Lord in every area of our lives!

As Godly men and women we must stand guard against Satan. We can not let him destroy our families. Stand up for Jesus and live for God in your home.

When you see the danger ahead sign on the road you do not curse the sign you actually rejoice in the knowledge that you have been warned and know what to do to avoid the danger. God is warning you of the danger ahead for your family. Heed His warning. Is is so wonderful to know He is actively directing our lives and wanting us to move on down the road for Him.

Daily Prayer: Praise God for True Victory in Jesus. Claim the gospel armor over each member of your family.

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The Lord's Prayer To Me by Joan Cook

2010-08-14T03:15:00.000-05:00

On The Go Daily Devotion for August 14, 2010
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The Lord's Prayer To Me by Joan Cook

³After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.² Matthew 6:9-13

My Father in Heaven, I love, praise, and worship you!

Let your will be done in my life as you lead and guide me,and I pray your name will be known and praised in all the earth.

Give me all that I need today; physical strength, spiritual abundance, and financial adequacy.

Forgive me for my sin; known and unknown. The things I do and say that I know are not pleasing to you and the things I do and say that go unnoticed by me that displease you.

As I forgive others, forgive me. Do not let me harbor any sin toward anyone in my heart.

Keep my faith grounded and steady as I encounter temptation, so that I will not be enticed by it's desire that leads to sin and eventually to spiritual death.

I know and acknowledge that you alone are God - the one and only true, living God. You are ALL powerful and ALL the glory dwells in you. You are eternal and abide forever.

I Praise you and you alone!
I Worship you and you alone!
I Trust you and you alone!

On The Go Prayer Focus: Keith Cook¹s Hands-On-Training Events. This is our Outreach Training School on the road. Keith and the On The Go Team share all across the USA and Worldwide in fun and creative ways that people can serve Jesus and make an impact in this generation!

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Always Ready to Give An Answer by Keith Cook

2010-08-13T03:15:00.000-05:00

On The Go Daily Devotion for August 13, 2010
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Always Ready to Give An Answer by Keith Cook

"We are a fragrance of Christ." 2 Corinthians 2:15

Even in the middle of your pain Jesus can use you. The past few days devotions have been about some of the things my wife and I have learned through our automobile accident a few years ago. Again I must stress that Joan and I have fully recovered, yet there were so many lessons we gathered from the events that we must continue to share the truths God shared with us.

One night about a week after our car accident, while I was still trying to recover, my wife looked at the wound on my head and said, "your head does not look very good. The wound is bigger than it should be and I think there may be something wrong." We rushed back to the emergency room where we found out that the blood was seeping from the wound and was causing a bubble of blood to form on my head. I had to have the wound drained and re-stitched. An emergency room nurse soon came into my room and began working on the area. The Lord spoke to me in a gentle voice and said, "Keith, I want you to talk to this lady about Me."

I began to witness to her as she was taking care of me. In the middle of this painful situation, this lady's whole demeanor changed. The Lord let us spend about an hour together where I was able to share with her and she was able to share with me about her spiritual life. She told me, "Normally I would not want to talk like this. I would just come in and do my job real quick, but for some reason tonight God is making this thing go so slow. I guess so we can talk about some things that are really important in my life."

Wow! What a blessing this visit to the hospital turned out to be for me. In the midst of my physical pain, the Lord wanted me to share with someone who was hurting spiritually. Remember, God can use you in the midst of your pain!

Daily Prayer Focus: Pray that the Lord will show you someone who may be hurting spiritually and use you to touch their life.

On The Go Prayer Focus: On The Go Publications & Media Team. We are striving to saturate and minister to a contemporary culture and society through modern media. This division includes our audio, video, internet, and written materials. Through these various ministries we reach out, train, and inspire Christians to action.

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Little Things Mean A Lot - Keith Cook

2010-08-12T03:15:00.000-05:00

On The Go Daily Devotion for August 12, 2010
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Little Things Mean A Lot - Keith Cook

"A friend loves at all times." Proverbs 17:17

For the last three days, the devotion has been based on the same subject, an automobile accident that my wife and I were in several years ago. There are many lessons to learn from trials! For instance, you know we are to live for Jesus and are to be a witness for Him. I want to share something in relation to our automobile accident that is really important. It is how much the little things in life really do count.

When we came home from the hospital, we were taking pain medication and were still in shock from the whole ordeal. Of course, we were both laid up in bed for several days unable to do much at all. It was amazing how our friends and family came to our aid. We received over 106 emails from people saying, "get well, do better, we are praying for you..."

They were all sending us words of confidence and words of encouragement. We also had friends making gifts and coming by to see if they could do anything for us. We had one gentleman FedEx a DVD player to us so we could watch movies in the bed. Another friend brought us groceries and meals for a week. So many people were doing things for us to help in our healing.

In relationship to sharing your faith, one of the primary things we need to do if we are going to win someone to Christ and be a witness for the Lord, is to start doing the little things! Send someone a card when they are sick. Make dinner for a friend. Telephone someone just to say hello. Offer to baby sit for a couple that may not have the money to pay a sitter. There are so many little things we can do to let someone know you care. Take the time today!

Daily Prayer Focus: Pray that the Lord will show you someone that you can do something nice for today!

On The Go Prayer Focus: The physical, spiritual, emotional, and financial needs of people hurting all over the United States and Worldwide. As God gives us opportunity in times of crisis we need to rapidly move to help.

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More For Him by Keith Cook

2010-08-11T03:15:00.000-05:00

On The Go Daily Devotion for August 11, 2010
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More For Him by Keith Cook

"Let us not grow weary in doing good..." Galatians 6:9

In today's devotion, I would like to continue sharing a little bit about the story of how my wife and I were in a car accident several years ago. First of all let me say that my wife and I have completely recovered. God has taught us so many wonderful lessons through all of the events that I would like to share some of them with you.

I will never forget the thought that ran through my mind when I was pulled out of the vehicle after our accident. As I regained consciousness, a man was beating on the window of the car saying, "I have got to get you out! I have got to get you out! The car is going to blow up and is on fire!" As they are pulling me out and are laying me on the road, I asked my wife how my injuries looked. She looked at me and said, "I think it looks pretty bad."

I can remember saying, "Honey I want you to know that I love you and I love our son." In my mind I remember thinking, "Jesus, I love my wife, but I really wish I had more time to do things for You." The same thoughts came going through my mind as I sat on the road waiting for the ambulance, "I love my wife and I want to do more for God, I love my wife and I want to do more for God."

When it boils down to the final seconds of your life, there are many things that you will love and there are many things that you will regret. I love my wife! I love my son! I love my family! I love my country! But, I still want to do more for God. I know you do too!

Daily Prayer Focus: Ask the Lord how you might serve Him today and do all you can do for God!

On The Go Prayer Focus: On The Go's Neighborhood Outreach Program. In reality, very little is being done to reach people in many communities across the USA. On The Go is striving to train local Christians and help them develop programs that can systematically and permanently reach real needs in their neighborhoods.

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He is Always There by Keith Cook

2010-08-10T03:15:00.000-05:00

On The Go Daily Devotion for August 10, 2010
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He is Always There by Keith Cook

"I will be with you; I will not fail you nor forsake you." Joshua 1:5

Today in the devotional, I want to do something a little different and share with you something on my heart that I believe will inspire you and give you a confidence in the Lord that you may had never had before.

A few years ago, my wife and I were driving down the road. We did not have a care in the world. We had just left a Christian coffee house where some of our friends and family had been performing. We were really thinking about our visions and dreams for the future, so we had a great vision ahead of us, and a great past behind us.

Joan and I were singing Christian songs in the car, we were not speeding and were buckled up in our seat belts, just having a great time. Out of the corner of our eyes, we see this black vehicle speeding toward a stop sign. The boy driving the vehicle ran the stop sign and ended up stopping right in the middle of the road where Joan and I were driving. There was nothing that my wife could do and we plowed right into him and then into a ditch and hit a tree. In that moment we were thinking, "is this going to be our last"?

I want to ask you a question today? If it were your last moment, are you ready to meet the Lord? Are you prepared to bring him crowns of rewards to place at his feet? You know that in those seconds before that vehicle hit us we had a lot of thoughts in our minds. But the number one thing neither one of us regretted was living for Jesus! Neither of us called on anyone's name but Jesus'. In the middle of our triumph and in the middle of our tragedy He was there for us and he can be there for you.

Daily Prayer Focus: Pray that the Lord will show you someone who may not know Him, so you can share what He has done for you.

On The Go Prayer Focus: On The Go's GoKids Clubs. The focus of GoKids Clubs is to present a clear Gospel message to young children in our festivals, missions, and local neighborhoods. Pray for On The Go as we minister to boys and girls and share with them the love of Jesus Christ.

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Take A Faith Break by Keith Cook

2010-08-09T03:15:00.000-05:00

On The Go Daily Devotion for August 9, 2010
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Take A Faith Break by Keith Cook

We are hard-pressed on all sides, but never in despair. We are persecuted, but are never deserted; we may be knocked down but we are never knocked out! Everyday we experience something of the death of Jesus, so that we may also show the power of the life of Jesus in these bodies of ours. Yes, we who are living are always being exposed to death for Jesus' sake, so that the life of Jesus may be plainly seen in our mortal lives. 2 Corinthians 4:8-10 (Phillips)

As with most people, my life is often full of stress and activity. Many days I find myself coming and going and not even remembering what has just happened. Life comes at us hard and fast. Yet each day is given to us by God to celebrate to its fullest.

Not to long ago I decided I needed to spend some time with no agenda. No computer to type at, no book to read, no pen and paper to jot down an idea, just relaxing, refocusing, without the weight of the whole world salvation on my mind.

So I went for a walk. On my stroll I saw many wonderful creatures; squirrels, birds, bugs, spiders, dogs, and cats. It was great fun. Upon returning back to my house I sad down and just listened. It was amazing what I heard. I heard the sounds of nature, dogs barking, birds singing, leaves rustling. It was so peaceful and relaxing.

In your faith walk is it time to take some time without any structure or plan. Take a simple faith break. Mix up your spiritual routine. Try reading a different version of the Bible, try another time or spot for your devotions, possible listening to a new minister on audio.

What are some things you can do to relax and refocus on your faith walk:

1. De-clutter your faith walk. There are some things in your life that need to be gone. Bad habits, bad people, bad thoughts and actions. Get these things gone. Do not let these pollute your time.

2. Tidy up your spiritual life. Finish reading all the Christian books left unfinished - catch up on your reading through the Bible plan.

3. Make a Christian To-Do list. Make a simple list of two to five things you really want God to help you work on in your Christian life. Possibly begin to have a real devotional time, start reading through the Bible, signing up for and attending a Bible Study class, increasing your faith promise giving to missions, or sharing your faith with one person each day.

4. Relax and let God work. Living by faith is really living by faith. It requires only God and you. Nothing else. With your total abandonment to Christ you have the potential to see God work in so many wonderful ways.

Now is the perfect time to take a Faith Break and see what good God can do in your life.

Daily Prayer Focus: Pray that God will enable you today to relax and refocus on Him and truly live by faith.

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Be Strong by Laurie McTier

2010-08-08T03:15:00.000-05:00

On The Go Daily Devotion for August 8, 2010
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Be Strong by Laurie McTier

"Be strong, all you people of the land,' declares the LORD, 'and work. For I am with you,' declares the LORD Almighty." Haggai 2:4

On a recent medical team to Costa Rica, I discovered that our schedule had to be adjusted, and God made it possible for the team to attend church services before going out to our first clinic site.

The service was wonderful as we joined in with praise and worship and then listened as many shared testimonies of how God is working in their lives. The Gospel message was presented, and there were many who responded to the invitation. During the invitation I had gone down with other team members to pray for those who made decisions for Christ. As I returned to my seat, a gentleman pulled me aside and began speaking to me in Spanish. I could sense God had placed something on his heart, and I found the first interpreter available so that I could understand what he was trying to tell me.

The interpreter shared Haggai 2:4 as the gentleman told me that God had given him this verse for our team. This young man did not know that I was the director of the team, all he knew was that God wanted him to be the messenger. God wanted our team to know that in Him, we must be Bold, Strong, and Courageous. He wanted us to know that He was going to bless each clinic and outreach event that our team encountered. As the interpreter read this verse, God began to press upon my heart that He was going to go before the team, and that He was going be with our hands and our feet, and He would shower us with His blessings.

During this week our Medical Team faced many obstacles, both physical and spiritual, but we clung to God's Promises. We knew that God wanted us to be strong and courageous. We knew that He was with us, and we rested in the fact that we were doing the work that He had called us to do.

My prayer for you today is that God will put a song and a scripture verse on your heart. May His Word become your strength, your power, and your directive force as you seek to put God first.

Daily Prayer Focus: Pray for boldness, strength, and direction as you seek to serve God and walk in the center of His will.

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How Great Is Your God? by Gloria Brandon

2010-08-07T03:15:00.000-05:00

On The Go Daily Devotion for August 7, 2010
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How Great Is Your God? by Gloria Brandon

³To whom then will you liken God? Or what likeness will you compare Him?² Isaiah 40:18

How Great Is Your God? Who can compare to your God?

In Isaiah 40, Isaiah tells us how great God is. It is GodŠ
€ Whose arm shall rule for Him (vs. 10)
€ Who measures the waters in the hollow of His hand (vs. 12)
€ Who measures the heaven with a span (which is the width of the out-stretched hand) (vs. 12)
€ Who weighed the mountains and the hills in scales and balances (vs. 12)
€ Who directed and taught the Holy Spirit (vs. 13)
€ Who lifted the Isles as if it were a little thing (vs.15)
€ Who stretches out the heavens like a curtain (vs. 22)
€ Who numbers the stars and calls them by name (vs. 26)
€ Who is the Creator of all the earth (vs. 28)
€ Who gives power to the weak (vs. 29)

So who compares to God?

It certainly is not the nations, they are but a drop in the bucket (vs. 15), actually less than nothing and worthless before God (vs. 17). Even humanity doesn¹t compare to God. We are but grasshoppers according to verse 22.

How great is your God?

To what or whom are you giving the honor that belongs only to God? There is no comparison to the greatness of God!

Do you need strength today from the Creator of the universe?

³They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles. They shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.² Isaiah 40:31

Daily Prayer: Praise God for His Greatness!

On The Go Prayer Focus: On The GoAudio Podcasts and Radio Ministries. Currently we are producing various programs which go over the internet and international airwaves. Pray that God will continue to bless the On The GoAudio Podcasts and that He will expand the listening base. Visit OnTheGo.org to hear past broadcasts.

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What Will You DO? by Keith Cook

2010-08-06T03:15:00.000-05:00

On The Go Daily Devotion for August 6, 2010
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What Will You DO? by Keith Cook

"And they said, Let us rise up and build. So they strengthened their hands for this good work." Nehemiah 2:18

Right now each of us have many opportunities around us. "What will we do?" "What are our options?"

We could STAY AWAY: That is, we could do absolutely nothing. In doing nothing we leave a friend or associate alone and defenseless. To stay away takes no effort or faith on our part and offers no challenge with no rewards. When a person stays away from helping or coming to a person's aid they disqualify themselves from being a "messenger sent from GOD". As Christians we believe we are messengers of God. We can not help but preach, heal, pray, sing, and help!

We could STAY BACK: There is safety in this kind of attitude, yet on the other hand, there is no excitement or action. When you stay back you watch from a safety zone like a couch potato. You view life but do not really live life to its fullest. You critique and offer comment to others because it is easier than being in the game yourself. You are like an armchair quarterback who always could do it better but never does. If this describes you, you may wonder what it would be like to help another individual and be used of God. Do you find yourself never really feeling complete in your service to the Lord and others?

Do you wish you could DO something but you do not DO anything?

Let's press on!

Taking a risk and going the extra mile with someone takes courage, which is the majority of what enCOURAGEment is. In other words, encouragement means to have the courage to stand along side someone and be counted.

Praise God you have the courage to be an enCOURAGEment to those people God will send into your life to minister to this day.

In your willingness to serve God today by faith you have not stayed away and will not stay back!

What will you do? You will do all God has for you to do!

Daily Prayer Focus: God, forgive me for staying back when someone may have needed encouragement from me. Thank you that you supply the courage we need for the ministry of encouragement.

On The Go Prayer Focus: The Development Ministries of On The Go. This ministry team helps On The Go stay on the go! Many individuals want to make an investment in eternity through On The Go Ministries. Through their wills, trusts, monthly electronic funds transfers, donations of stocks, and planned giving they do just that. If you are interested in helping On The Go take the Gospel around the world through your giving and financial support please let them know. Visit OnTheGo.org for details.

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Intercessory Prayer Laurie McTier

2010-08-05T03:15:00.000-05:00

On The Go Daily Devotion for August 5, 2010
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Intercessory Prayer Laurie McTier

"In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express." Romans 8:26

While on a mission trip to San Pedro Mexico, God allowed our team various venues of ministry throughout the week. As the team ministered, I was reminded of the necessity of prayer warriors. In order for our ministry to be effective, we have to be dependent upon the frequent prayers of our family and friends back home. They serve as a vital part of our team.

While in Mexico, we had the privilege of visiting many of the church families who had illnesses or specific needs. We fellowshipped with them and were able to pray with each of them as well. During our last visit, my heart was touched, as we prayed with a lady whom I felt was very malnourished and near death. Her needs were so great that we did not know how to begin to pray for her. My heart was burdened for her and her young family. We had an opportunity to see God's Spirit at work. During the Sunday evening service, I received word that this lady was present. My eyes filled with tears as this once weak and feeble woman was standing, with her arms raised, praising God for His healing strength. What a Mighty God we serve!

My challenge to you today is that you become a Prayer Warrior. As God places family and friends on your heart, pray for them. Know that God has placed them on your heart specifically for a reason, and that is to pray for them.

Where there is prayer, there is power. Where there is no prayer, there is no power.

Daily Prayer Focus: Pray for those who are in need. Stand with them as a Prayer Warrior.

On The Go Prayer Focus: Joan Cook's "Women On The Go" Ministries. Joan's "Women On The Go" programs are implemented at women's conferences, local churches, retreats, and separate stand-alone events. God has given her a burden to minister to and encourage women in their walk with the Lord. Pray for Joan as she ministers and shares from her heart and as she presents motivational, evangelistic programs, materials, and leadership to and for women that will challenge and motivate them to a deeper walk with the Lord.

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The Glory of God by Joan Cook

2010-08-04T03:15:00.000-05:00

On The Go Daily Devotion for August 4, 2010
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The Glory of God by Joan Cook

"The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament showeth his handywork." Psalm 19:1

I love to go to the beach. It is my favorite place in the entire world to go on vacation. It is a very relaxing place for me. I love to sit on the sand at twilight and listen and watch as the waves break and crash on shore. My husband, Keith, on the other hand loves the mountains. He loves to go to a little cabin nestled in the middle of the mountains and get alone with the Lord. The majesty and grandness of the mountains makes him feel like he's almost touching heaven.

God is so good to us to have created all of this beauty for us to enjoy! For those who say they do not believe in God or say that they believe the world just came into being because of a cosmic boom must be physically blind. The Bible says in Psalm 19 that the heavens declare His glory and the earth shows all of His handiwork! All we have to do is look around to see the wonderful and awesome power and work of God.

Daily Prayer Focus: Take the time today to observe the beauty the Lord has created for us to enjoy!

On The Go Prayer Focus: On The Go's GoCare ministry. This is our acts of kindness and benevolence ministry department. The focus of our GoCare ministry is to reach out to physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of hurting individuals and to build bridges between churches and their communities.

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Close Encounter by Keith Cook

2010-08-03T03:15:00.000-05:00

On The Go Daily Devotion for August 3, 2010
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Close Encounter by Keith Cook

"Bear one another's burdens, and thus fulfill the law of Christ. For each one shall bear his own load." Galatians 6:2, 5

A close encounter implies coming along side another person with the intention to help bear their burden and not leave them or quit till the task is done. Everyday you come in contact with children, church leaders, lost people, co-workers, relatives, and friends! You can have numerous close encounters.

When you help someone you share a part of yourself. You give your time, talents, love, and energy to help them succeed or live as God would have them live.

When you give encouragement to another Christian you also share in the rewards of their service and efforts. These blessings are not always obvious to an outsider, but in your heart you will receive joy and satisfaction in being used by God to help another. Sometimes the Lord will even let you see positive, obvious, tangible results of your service.

If you have looked with the eyes of love then God has shown you some people you need to come alongside to help them bear their burdens. You are called to take the time and make the effort to meet the physical, mental, and spiritual needs of those you have come in contact with.

As you desire a closer relationship with Jesus, you will also desire to come close with those He brings across your path.

Close Encounter List: (List the individuals God has placed on your heart)

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After you make your list ask God what He would have you do to help, encourage or simply comfort each of those on your list.

Daily Prayer Focus: Pray for On The Go Ministries as we seek new and exciting ways to help Christians prepare for close encounters. Pray for believers all around the world as they seek out opportunities to share their faith. Ask God to give you courage and opportunity to share your faith in Christ.

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Reaping And Sowing In Our Future Part 2 by Keith Cook

2010-08-02T03:15:00.000-05:00

On The Go Daily Devotion for August 2, 2010
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Reaping And Sowing In Our Future Part 2 by Keith Cook

"Let us not lose heart in doing good, for in due time we will reap if we do not grow weary." Galatians 6:9

Yesterday we saw how we can sow Love and Stability. Today, let us look deeper into sowing for our future. God says we will reap what we have sown. The Bible says we can sow into people's lives, we can share into people's lives, and we can be a blessing in someone's life.

Daily Prayer Focus: Pray that you can live by faith today and in the future. Sow faith. Encourage others to live by faith.

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Reaping And Sowing In Our Future by Keith Cook

2010-08-01T03:15:00.000-05:00

On The Go Daily Devotion For August 1, 2010
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Reaping And Sowing In Our Future by Keith Cook

"And sow the fields, and plant vineyards, which may yield fruits of increase. He blesseth them also, so that they are multiplied greatly; and suffereth not their cattle to decrease." Psalm 107:37,38

SOW

1. We can sow Love - Love is an attitude and it is contagious. When you return love for hate, God wins. When you act in love and refuse to react in fear, God wins.

Daily prayer focus: Pray that you can sow love and stability to all you meet. Start today by living by God's principles and by mentoring others in love and stability.

On The Go Prayer Focus: All the Ministry Partners, Missions, Missionaries that On The Go ministers with. It takes team work to make the dream of reaching the world a reality.

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Ten Talents & Endless Possibilities by Keith Cook Jr.

2010-07-31T03:15:00.000-05:00

On The Go Daily Devotion for July 31, 2010
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Ten Talents & Endless Possibilities by Keith Cook Jr.

³...Do business till I come.² Luke 19:13

According to joshuaproject.net, there are 6.73 billion people on earth. Out of those 6.73 billion, 2.74 billion fall into the catagory of Unreached or Least-Reached. That's 2.74 billion people who have possibly never heard the gospel.

What a glorious blessing to be the one who is able to reach out to some of these unreached people. Although the task can seem at times burdensome we are given strength to persevere and finish the race we have been commanded to run. Don't allow the devil to manipulate you into thinking someone else will go and share the good news with them or allow you to forget about this mission altogether.

In Luke 19:11-27 Jesus told the disciples a parable about a nobleman who had ten talents. The nobleman gave his servants ten talents or coins before he left on a long journey. He was expecting the servants to use what he had given them wisely and to multiply his investment.

As we see upon his return the coins were not given to be buried (hidden) and kept out of reach (safe) but to be used to create (invest, expand, reach out) more coins.

This parable also applies to us today. We do not have to look very far to notice that there are many people who need what we have, the Gospel. The Gospel is God's saving power for them. We have been given so much more than coins. We have been give the great opportunity to give away the good news of salvation in Christ Jesus.

Because of God's grace towards us we are now given the command to go for Him. "Go and make disciples of all nations" today.(Matt. 28:19) He has given us more than ten talents. He has given us unlimited possibilities and scores of opportunities around us. We need to take the talents given, allow the Holy Spirit to lead and empower us, and invest them in winning the lost and serving the Lord.

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Not Over Stuff by Keith Cook Sr.

2010-07-30T03:15:00.000-05:00

On The Go Daily Devotion for July 30, 2010
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Not Over Stuff by Keith Cook Sr.

"Rejoice in the Lord always and again I say rejoice!" Philippians 4:4

Recently my wife and I were hit with several financial and personal setbacks in a row. And to make matters worse - right in the middle of severe pain and need - our car, while I was on a mission trip, threw a rod and the motor was completely ruined. The mechanic said the car was essentially totaled.

We were dumbfounded as to what was going on and why God had seemed to abandon us. We were in the work of the Lord, striving to follow the Master but the bottom was falling out from under us.

Right in the middle of our greatest pain God took me to His Word - words that I had stored in my heart - and out from my lips came, "We must rejoice in the Lord always!" The words were a hard pill to swallow. Both Joan and I wanted to scream, snarl, and break something but what came out of my mouth and into our lives was to rejoice and praise our Lord. After a time of prayer, Joan went on her way.

Within a short time I received a phone call from her and she told me that God had shown her that it is His will that we not stress out and worry over Stuff. She said "I am not going to get sad or mad over Stuff."

We have so much, each of us, to praise God for. We have our faith. We have our family. We have our fellow believers and friends. God has seeded into each of our lives an abundance of treasures and bounty to live off of when things get tough or lean.

You can ponder and be concerned over many things but God does not want us to panic over the troubles of life. He wants us to see our blessings and rejoice in Him. When we do - we soon will see the deliverance of the Lord and the victory and rewards that come from obeying and following Him.

Daily Prayer Focus: Praise God for His Blessings and choose to Rejoice in Him.

On The Go Prayer Focus: The Finances of Team as they boldly go out for Jesus Christ. Pray that all their needs will be met at home and for the projects they are working on.

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Your Personal SHARE Tools by Keith Cook

2010-07-29T03:15:00.000-05:00

On The Go Daily Devotion for July 29, 2010
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Your Personal SHARE Tools by Keith Cook

"Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: But lay up for yourselves treasures in Heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal: For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also." Matthew 6:19-21

God has given each of us personal share tools through which we can share our faith in Jesus Christ. Today, lets look at some of these tools and how we can best utilize them to further the Kingdom of God.

A. Your Body - Our bodies are the temple of the Lord. We have been designed by God to use our bodies in service to the Lord. With our lips we praise Him. Our mouths are used to speak for Him. Our eyes are used to look at the needs around us as well as to examine the scriptures. Our hands are used to reach out for Him, and our feet are to be used to go for Him.

B. The Bible - God gave us His Word to bless us and to lead us in all the ways we are to go. In the Bible we learn how to live, work, witness, and experience God.

C. Prayer - In prayer we can move the hand of God to the needs of man. God has given us the gift of prayer to allow us to speak to Him and to hear from Him.

D. Spiritual Gifts - To each has been given spiritual gifts to glorify God in their bodies. Seek out the Lord to discover your primary ministry gift and serve Him with all your heart. All gifts are given to bless the needy and win converts to our Lord.

E. God Given Talents - God has equipped each believer with wonderful talents that can be used to bring honor to Christ. Some have great voices to sing and proclaim His name. Some have organization skills and administrative tendencies to plan and direct great projects. Many have compassion and artistic expressions that God can use. Use every gift you have in service to the King of Kings.

F. The Spirit of God - Once someone comes to Christ they have all the Power of the Holy Spirit to minister in fullness and truth. You are not left alone to minister for Christ. You have a guide, comforter, and counselor. Allow the Spirit to move you to service.

G. Your Life - Every area of your life has been given to you to be used of God. Be a good steward of all you have been given. One day you should desire to hear the Lord say, "Well done my good and faithful steward."

Use each of these personal share tools to honor and serve the Lord each day.

Daily Prayer Focus: Praise God for the opportunity to serve Him today. Pray that you will glorify God by your Body, Bible, Prayer, Spiritual Gifts, and your Life and use them today for His Service.

On The Go Prayer Focus: The Families of the On The Go staff. Pray for their emotions, finances, safety, wisdom, and spiritual health.

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Rain Forest by Joan Cook

2010-07-28T03:15:00.000-05:00

On The Go Daily Devotion for July 28, 2010
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Rain Forest by Joan Cook

"Jesus replied, "I tell you the truth, if you have faith and do not doubt, not only can you do what was done to the fig-tree, but also you can say to this mountain, 'Go, throw yourself into the sea,' and it will be done.'" Matthew 21:21

A few years ago on a mission project to Costa Rica, our team had the opportunity to go into the rain forest. We boarded a six person aerial tram that was to take us two miles into the rain forest and then turn and come two miles back out. How excited we all were to see the beautiful plants, flowers, wildlife, and beauty of the rain forest. We even saw Toucans! Our tram climbed to the top of the rain forest so we could have an overview of the beauty!

We had traveled about a mile and a half when it began to storm! It was thundering and lightning so badly we were afraid it would strike the tram. About that time, Kaboom! Our tram came to a stop one hundred feet above the ground! We waited for the rain to subside for our tram to begin again, but when the rain ended, our tram remained still! For three hours we were stuck waiting for the problem to be fixed.

Our tour guide informed us that help was on the way, but we would have to rappel out of the cable car one hundred feet to the ground! My son, who was 21 at the time, threw his hands in the air, and said with excitement, "I can't believe I'm in the rain forest in Costa Rica, stuck in a cable car, 100 feet up in the air and I get to rappel"! At the same time, the response of a 40 year old woman (myself), was, "I can't believe I'm in the rain forest in Costa Rica, stuck in a cable car, 100 feet up in the air and I have to rappel!" Needless to say, we all made it to the ground and out of the rain forest safely!

Isn't that just like our response to God sometimes? "God, you've brought me this far and I know you're taking care of me, but you want me to do what? You want me to just jump out of my comfort zone and let you do the rest? God, do you know how hard, how scary, how uncomfortable that is for me?" God would rather us have the attitude my son had of excitement and anticipation of what He wants to do in and through us!

The Lord knows what our potential is in Him and He also knows our limitations! God is telling us to break out of our comfort zone and step out in faith knowing He will be there to catch us! Take that first leap of faith; He'll do the rest!

Daily Prayer Focus: Lord, thank you that you are always there for me when it is time to step out of my comfort zone.

On The Go Prayer Focus: Keith Cook Events. Pray for Keith as he ministers through hands-on training opportunities. This is the mobile, active division of our Outreach Training department. This week Keith and the team are ministering at Botsford Baptist Church in Georgia. Pray that God will challenge the hearts of those to whom they will be ministering to that they might see the need for greater involvement in evangelism.

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Am I Going To Please God or Man by Carey Smith

2010-07-27T03:15:00.000-05:00

On The Go Daily Devotion for July 27, 2010
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Am I Going To Please God or Man by Carey Smith

"O the governors and satraps sought to find some charge against Daniel concerning the kingdom; but they could find no charge or fault, because he was faithful; nor was there any error or fault found in him. Then these men said, 'We shall not find any charge against this Daniel unless we find it against him concerning the law of his God.'" Daniel 6:4-5

Do you wonder how others see you? Are you afraid they judge you as unwise or inconsiderate? Do you make every effort in the world to make people like you? Many of us are so concerned about what other people think, especially when it involves what they think about us.

God is concerned with how others view you. There is a specific thing God wants others to see when they look at you. In 1 Peter 3:15-16, it says, "But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander."

Do you see the key words in here? They are "In Christ."

God wants others to see the glory of His Son in us. When the administrators tried to find something against Daniel, they could find nothing. Even they admitted the only thing they could do was order a law that would make Daniel choose between God and man, and they knew Daniel would choose God. But just as in Daniel's case, it is guaranteed that if you live your life as God desires, some will not like you, in fact, they will hate you.

So when we concern ourselves about how others see us, we need to ask ourselves, am I going to please God or man?

Daily Prayer Focus: Pray that you will maintain your focus as a Christian. Pray that your primary concern today will be to please and honor God in all that you say and do.

On The Go Prayer Focus: Keith and the team as they continue revival services at Botsford Baptist Church in Georgia. Pray for God to move in a mighty way among the hearts of believers and unbelievers.

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The Next Step! - By Keith Cook

2010-07-26T03:15:00.000-05:00

On The Go Daily Devotion for July 26, 2010
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The Next Step! - By Keith Cook

"Since we have gifts that differ according to the grace given us let each exercise them accordingly." Romans 12:6

Have you ever been on a mission project for God or been a part of a unique outreach event? Do you remember the, "What do I do now?" feeling, after the event was over?

I want to ask you to think about what God may be calling you to do long term as a result of your past mission projects or similar services for God.

What has God shown you about yourself as you have ministered?

What has God shown you about your ministry skills and calling?

Where is God leading you to minister next?

Let me offer a few suggestions.

1. God wants you to minister to your family by sharing with them all that you can remember about your ministry experiences. Begin to think of stories and fun things that God did or people you met that impressed you. You can also minister to them by showing them your life and example of how much God has focused you and how He has worked in your life.

2. God wants you to minister to your home church. You owe it to your friends and fellow Christians back home to come back fired up and full of new ideas and commitment for the work of God. Help start a fire in your local church. At least two people should catch your fire and pass on your legacy of service for God.

3. God wants you to minister for life. Once you have caught the mission and evangelism bug you can never be cured. You will always know that your life can make a difference if you are "on the go!"

As you go out for God remember these three things and God will take you to the next step for you in Christian service.

Daily Prayer Focus: Pray that God would tell you where to go and minister next. Plan early. Start saving now. So many people never get to go for God because they plan too late.

On The Go Prayer Focus: Crusade USA. God has placed a United States effort on the heart and mind of the On The Go Team. Three Key Objectives for Crusade USA are sharing, praying and training. This week, Keith and the team will be leading a Crusade at Botsford Baptist Church in Georgia. Pray for Keith as he preaches the Word that God will give him discernment, sensitivity, power, and boldness to preach the Gospel.

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Compassion - by Laurie McTier

2010-07-25T03:15:00.000-05:00

On The Go Daily Devotion for July 25, 2010
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Compassion - by Laurie McTier

"The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised, To preach the acceptable year of the Lord." Luke 4:18,19

Compassion allows us to identify with our brothers and sisters. We learn to suffer when they suffer and rejoice when they rejoice. Christ related to their suffering as He sensed their heart cries.

In a message using the illustration of the friends of the paralytic man in the New Testament, C. H. Spurgeon writes: "We can not be of any use, we wish we could preach." Those men could not preach! They did not need to preach. They lowered the paralytic man and their work was done. They could not preach, but they could hold a rope.

In the Christian church we want not only preachers, but soul winners who can bear souls and feel the solemn burden, men who maybe cannot talk, but who can weep; men who do not break men's hearts with their language, but who can break their own hearts with their compassion."

True mission work is rooted in whole-hearted heart service for our God.

Daily Prayer Focus: Pray that God will give you His vision, His heart, and His compassion so that you can utilize your spiritual gifts effectively for His Kingdom.

On The Go Prayer Focus: Pray for Keith and the team as they minister at Botsford Baptist Church in Georgia this week. Pray for sensitivity to God¹s Spirit as Keith prepares the messages for each service.

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A Fragrance of Christ - Joan Cook

2010-07-24T03:15:00.000-05:00

On The Go Daily Devotion For July 24, 2010
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A Fragrance of Christ - Joan Cook

"For we are a fragrance of Christ to God among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing;" 2 Corinthians 2:15

Recently, a wonderful Jamaican friend of ours named Winsome came to the United States to attend our GoCamp. We have known Winsome for a number of years from her church in which we minister in Jamaica. Winsome has a handicap. She is only two feet tall and is a dwarf or midget. It was only when she came to stay with us that I began to realize how hard many everyday tasks are for her to do. For example, getting in and out of a car is a chore that takes her a lot of time.

Since this was Winsome's first visit to America, there were many things that were new to her. It was kind of like taking a child to Disney World for the very first time. Everything was so exciting to her! It was a lot of fun to see her expressions as she saw or experienced something new. The day before Winsome left to go home, I had the opportunity to take her to the mall.

As we got out of the car and began walking into the mall, I realized how far the department store must have seemed. I walked very slowly with her to the door and throughout the store to the escalator. When we finally reached it, Winsome looked up to the top and said to me, "I am afraid to get on this because it is so high, I might fall. There is no handrail for me to hold on to." I assured her I would hold her hand and make sure she did not fall. Once again, I began to realize that the small everyday tasks that may seem insignificant to me seemed like giants to her.

In the couple of weeks that Winsome was in America, she reminded me of many things! The first was how important it is to convey a Godly attitude to those around you. Not once did she complain or have a bad attitude because of her handicap. How many times do we complain or murmur when something is not going our way? Winsome also reminded me to be grateful for the body God has given me. How many times do we look at our bodies and instead of thanking God, we are ungrateful because of the flaws we think we have?

God made each and everyone of us unique, flaws and all! Let us praise Him with all of our mind, body, soul, and strength!

Daily Prayer Focus: Pray that your attitude will radiate the love of Christ to others and we will love the person God created us to be so that we can love others the way He would have us to!

On The Go Prayer Focus: Praise God for the decisions and victories that have been won this week at GoCamp. Pray that the campers will have boldness to implement the tools that they have learned and that God will open doors for each of them to serve more effectively in their schools, homes, and churches.

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"There Shall Be A Performance" by Keith Cook Sr.

2010-07-23T03:15:00.000-05:00

On The Go Daily Devotion For July 23, 2010
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"There Shall Be A Performance" by Keith Cook Sr.

³And blessed is she that believed: for there shall be a performance of those things which were told her from the Lord.² Luke 1:45

In your life today God is wanting to be the director, producer, and only sponsor. He eagerly desires to play these key roles in the development of your life script.

If it is your desire to invite God to take over the production of your life performance there are several key points to understand.

First must come the Presence of the Lord.

This is where you get insight, fellowship, and relationship. He will speak. Will you listen?

Then comes Belief.

Believing and trusting Gods word, precepts and instructions secure an automatic guarantee of spiritual success.

Believing God always comes after being in His presence. You can not help but rely and trust what He says.

Why some do not believe God:

1. They never hear - Satan, self, and situations scream so loudly that people allow them to shut off the normal ways God speaks to us: prayer, study, reflection, being still, relaxing, in fellowship, through peers, or through the Spirit.

2. They never listen - their lives are too cluttered and busy. They fail to spend time or make time to listen to what God has to say. Daily life, work, family, internet, facebook, twitter, hobbies, television, texting, and more crowds out the opportunity to listen and hear from God.

3. They never wait - they get anxious and often run ahead of God and react in the flesh, panic and make a bad decision, or completely miss God's best for them by making a soulish and carnal decision.

4. They never get outside their own needs and wants - being selfish robs you of the joy of the Lord and often the key insights and help you need to make wise and prudent decisions under Christ.

5. They never submit to Gods authority and word - this is the most basic definition of a sinner. Yes this is sin and sin still has its penalty.

Having the presence of God and faith that believes God then will lead to the performance that is so badly needed.

Performance means:
God's will getting done
God's power being demonstrated
God getting the glory
God's vessel being strengthened

There will be a performance!
You can count on God
You will see His will being done
You will be amazed

Join in Gods concert!
His performance is only for the Sold Out.
His performance will last forever!
Encore guaranteed.

Daily Prayer Focus: Pray that God¹s will is done, God¹s power is demonstrated, God is Glorified, and that you are strengthened today in your walk with God! Acknowledge His Presence.

On The Go Prayer Focus: Divine Interventions this week during our GoCamp in Mississippi. Pray for Boldness as our campers utilize evangelism tools that they are learning this week during GoCamp.

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An Empty House Invites - By Keith Cook

2010-07-22T03:15:00.000-05:00

On The Go Daily Devotion for July 22, 2010
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An Empty House Invites - By Keith Cook

"Now when the unclean spirit...says, 'I will return to my house from which I came'; and when it comes, it finds it unoccupied, swept, and put in order. Then it goes and takes along with it seven other spirits more wicked than itself, and they go in and live there; and the last state of that man becomes worse than the first. That is the way it will also be with this evil generation." Matthew 12: 43-45

Most of us work on staying clean for God's work and service but sometimes we forget to get filled up for service.

SWEPT THINGS

Sweeping our lives out sometimes includes an overemphasis on

1) Positive thinking (I'm ok now, I can do it)

2) Sorrow for past mistakes (I'm just no good, God can't use me...)

3) Embarrassment at being caught in sin in the past (No conviction just humiliation)

WORSE THINGS

Worse things that can come to us when we are empty and not full of Jesus can include many of the following:

1) Laziness

2) Idleness

3) Loss of Opportunity

4) Sin

5) Procrastination

6) Lack of Productivity

7) Loss of First Love

8) Loss of the Filling of the Holy Spirit

(Are any of these in your life now?)

FULL THINGS

Get filled up today. How? Confess all known sin. Believe what God says about you: You are forgiven and useful. Ask the Holy Spirit to fill you and guide you all day as you serve God. Now Go! Go out boldly!

Things that will help you: Have your Quiet Time, take time for Bible Study, allow Mentors to train you, look for ways to Share your faith.

Daily Prayer Focus: Father, I want to be used by you, fill me today.

On The Go Prayer Focus: Pray for each participant in our GoCamp this week in Mississippi. Pray that our campers will have Open Eyes and Receptive Hearts to all that God wants to show them this week. Pray that each camper will be challenged to impact their generation for Christ.

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The Check is in the Mail by Laurie McTier

2010-07-21T03:15:00.000-05:00

On The Go Daily Devotion for July 21, 2010
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The Check is in the Mail by Laurie McTier

"And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:19

Recently, I had the opportunity to direct one of On The Go's mission outreach teams. The team ministered in several churches and schools outside of a major city. One week before the team left, one of the pastors called our office and asked that we would paint the church during our outreach. Our initial response was "Certainly, we would love to." Then, reality set in. Before leaving the States, we needed to have an extra $500 to cover the expenses of the paint supplies.

I made several phone calls requesting supporters to pray that God would supply for our need. Two days before the team left, I remember praying for God to work a miracle and supply the money needed. I felt led to pray for the individual to be sensitive to the Lord, and obedient to His will. Later that afternoon, a dear friend called our office. Her exact words were, "Laurie, I owe you an apology. I need to send you some money. I thought that I had already sent this to you, but just today I realized I never sent the check."

In talking with her, I shared our need for the church. God was in complete control, because what she was sending was the exact amount needed to purchase the paint. The check was in the mail. God had prepared her heart for the need that I would share with her. To God Be the Glory!

God's timing is always perfect. He is rarely early, never late, but always right on time. As we are dependent upon Him for needs in our life, He allows us to see His hand at work in mighty ways.

Daily Prayer Focus: Praise God that He knows our needs, even before we are aware of them. Praise God that He is our Jehovah Jireh, our Provider.

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The Ritz - Keith Cook

2010-07-20T03:15:00.000-05:00

On The Go Daily Devotion for July 20, 2010
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The Ritz - Keith Cook

"Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you, and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart; and YOU SHALL FIND REST FOR YOUR SOULS. For My yoke is easy, and My load is light." Matthew 11:28-30

Recently, God blessed my family with a great opportunity to stay at the Ritz Carlton in Jamaica. While on a mission project the manager there wanted to bless us with a great deal because my wife had been ministering on the island for so long. We quickly accepted their offer. (We actually stayed there cheaper than what the local Christian camp would charge us!) This place is a dream hotel. I have never stayed in a more luxurious place.

When we work in a country or in a neighborhood we totally submerge ourselves in the work. We do not think of our comfort. We often eat our food out of the can that it came in and some of our meals come out of our backpacks if they come at all. It is not very glamorous. The work is hot, long, tiring, and demanding, yet very rewarding.

On this particular project in Jamaica it was such a blessing to be able to share each day and be completely worn out with ministry fatigue and then come back to a "home" that was clean, cool, peaceful.

It sort of reminded me of what the angels must experience when they work on the earth and then get to go back to Heaven. Can you imagine being in the presence of God? How majestic, how absolutely wonderful it must be hard to leave His presence and actually go on His errands.

Each of us have been called to come close to God and have fellowship with Him but we also are called to go out for Him and do His will among the people. As we go for Christ we are assured that as we get tired and weary we can come back home to Him and renew our strength.

1. What has God asked you to do for Him lately?

2. Have you done it?

3. When was the last time you had a "Ritz" experience with God? (A time of rest and reflection in the middle of working for Him.)

There may be those on earth who dress better or eat better, but those who enjoy the peace of God sleep better. L. Thomas Holdcroft, Page 183, Thoughts, McLellan

Daily Prayer Focus: Thank God that He delights in blessing you with "Ritz" experiences throughout your journey of life.

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Labor of Love by Laurie McTier

2010-07-19T03:15:00.000-05:00

On The Go Daily Devotion for July 19, 2010
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Labor of Love by Laurie McTier

"Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might, for in the grave, where you are going, there is neither working nor planning nor knowledge nor wisdom." Ecclesiastes 9:10

The Bible says that all hard work leads to profit and mere talk leads to poverty. Mere talk leads to many things such as hopelessness, drought, sin of not following through, and possibly eternal death.

On the other side of the scale, labor yields profit, seeds planted and a bountiful harvest, obedience, blessing, eternal life, hope.

As we look back on the events of September 11, 2001, our heart grieves for the innocent victims murdered in the disastrous attack upon our country. I believe that God has opened our eyes to many needs for young people and adults to turn to Him wholeheartedly. God has given us this window of opportunity to share our faith to those to whom He has already ripened and prepared for harvest.

As we celebrated into the new millennium and went into the year 2000, it was so exciting to observe different races and cultures around the world ring in the new year. Now, we have a new countdown in effect. This can be referred to as the Countdown for God's Work.

The destiny clock is ticking, the window of opportunity is passing by more quickly than we choose to consider. I challenge you to take advantage of this window of opportunity to share the love of Jesus Christ with those within your circle of influence. I know that you will be glad you did as it will yield eternal revenues.

Daily Prayer Focus: Ask God to show you some great or small thing to do for someone else today. Look around!

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Praise God in the Midst of Suffering by Keith Cook

2010-07-18T03:15:00.000-05:00

On The Go Daily Devotion for July 18, 2010
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Praise God in the Midst of Suffering by Keith Cook

"For you have been called for this purpose, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example for you to follow in His steps." 1 Peter 2:21

Hard conditions and situations in life are often used by God to show us just how blessed we are and also how selfish and self centered we can be.

Many times in ministry situations we find ourselves saying "I could be back in Niceville, eating bon bons and watching 'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire' reruns." The truth is you can always be somewhere else, rather than following God's direction, but you would not be in God's perfect will for your life!

In the Bible three boys were about to be roasted in a fiery furnace, yet they chose the heat over the comforts of life and happiness.

Where we come from may be better than where we are, but we will have it better where we are going. You see, we are going to Heaven one day where the streets are paved with gold and mansions line those streets.

If you are serving God today in a foreign land on a mission trip or simply in your own neighborhood you are where you are so that someone else might walk down those streets of gold with you.

All the people you will see today deserve to see you praising God in the midst of your "suffering."

No matter what you may be enduring, lack of money, no friends, bad job, hot climate, etc... God can use you to bless someone. You have been called for a purpose, and that is to glorify God in your body.

What areas of your life are areas of suffering?

What areas of your life are areas of blessing?

What is God calling you to do for Him in the middle of all your suffering and blessings?

Praise always leads to service.

Daily Prayer Focus: Pray for Divine Appointments today so that you might share your testimony with others and share God's promises with them.

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A Way Out of No Way Out by Jimmy Bates

2010-07-17T03:15:00.000-05:00

On The Go Daily Devotion for July 17, 2010
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A Way Out of No Way Out by Jimmy Bates

"Do not fear! Stand by and see the salvation of the Lord which He will accomplish for you today... The Lord will fight for you while you keep silent." Exodus 14:13-14

Have you ever been in a situation where you felt there is no way out? Have you ever felt that if something didn't change in your present circumstances then your future would be in doubt? I am reminded of a trip I took to Kenya a few years ago when the devil tried to convince me that I was in a no way out situation. I had been in prayer about this project and had gotten a word of direction from God that I was supposed to go. My finances were real tight and the cost of the project was a considerable amount.

I knew for certain that God had told me to go and the devil didn't want me to. The devil tried to distract me by tempting me to panic and focus on my finances. God wanted me to focus on His promises and obeying him and to trust Him. The project money all came in and I even had a few dollars more than I actually needed.

Dear friend, just like in this scripture, the devil tried to get me to focus on my present circumstances and think I was in a no way out situation. God will accomplish His promise to you and He wants you not to focus on what your eyes see or what the devil tries to tell you.

Moses told the children of Israel:

Don't Fear - Fear can paralyze you to a point where you're afraid to go forward. This kind of fear traps you into believing the situation is hopeless. Just like the children of Israel the devil tried to get me focused on what I could see. God tells us not to fear because He will accomplish His promise of making a way out of what we may believe is a no way out situation. God is more than able to part the Red Sea of your situation.

Stand - The Hebrew word in this scripture means to literally stand with firmness and confidence and not to be troubled. The devil would try to disturb our confidence and to get us to the point of panic. God was reminding me as He led me to this passage that He had given me the call to go Kenya and to rely on His provision. Dear friend, when we have prayed through the situation we can stand with confidence and know that God's deliverance is always moving forward into the direction of promise and destiny.

Keep Silent - The Hebrew word for silent in this scripture means to hold your peace and remain at rest. It basically means to shut up and do not panic. When we think we are in a no way out situation we literally can talk ourselves into believing the situation is hopeless. The devil tried to get me to openly confess with my mouth that what God gave me as a promise of direction to go to Kenya was really a no way situation. God said remain at rest, be still and listen to My voice, confess My promise, and set out in the direction of your destiny. As a good friend of mine said, God is never too late with too little. He is always on time with what you need.

Daily Prayer Focus: Pray for those caught in bad situations that God will show them what to do.

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Christian Responsibility! by Keith Cook

2010-07-16T03:15:00.000-05:00

On The Go Daily Devotion for July 16, 2010
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Christian Responsibility! by Keith Cook

"Let us not lose heart in doing good, for in due time we shall reap, if we do not grow weary. While we have time let us do good to all men..." Galatians 6:9,10

Our future is as bright as the promises of God. God wants us to know that He is here for us, Ready for us, and There is something beyond this present day! It is called Heaven and it is prepared for those of us who know Him.

Your future is secure if your future is in Him. So cheer up, you can get out of here, when He wants you. But until He wants you, He is with you. So, what can befall you that does not first come through the blood of the Lord Jesus Christ. Why should we be discouraged, if God be for you, who can be against you?

What does your future hold? More opportunities, more open doors, more trials, more obstacles, more experiences to see that Jesus is the same yesterday, today, and forever.

Do not hide this week from your Christian responsibilities but loudly celebrate, lovingly care, laboriously cultivate and longingly communicate your faith.

You should Loudly Celebrate and Rejoice in the Life you have in Christ.

You can Lovingly Care for every person you come in contact with this week.

You must Laboriously Cultivate friendships and relationships that God can divinely use for the Kingdom and cultivate our own knowledge of the Word and Ways of God. You must Longingly Communicate the love of Christ to all who will listen.

1. Are you ready to be responsible for doing your part as a Christian to minister for Christ this week?

2. What must you do to be ready at all times to be used of God?

3. Rate yourself as to how responsible you have been in the past in doing what God would have you do in ministry for Him.

4. Rate your Christian life in general!

God wants you to do good to all men!

Daily Prayer Focus: God give us sensitive hearts so that we may hear your instruction as we seek Your will for our lives today. Be responsible and obedient to His direction.

On The Go Prayer Focus: Praise God for the boldness He has given to each of our team members as they have ministered this week in Middle Tennessee. Please pray for their safe journey back home.

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The Cardinal Rules by Keith Cook

2010-07-15T03:15:00.000-05:00

On The Go Daily Devotion for July 15, 2010
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The Cardinal Rules by Keith Cook

"But be very careful to keep the commandment and the law that Moses the servant of the LORD gave you: to love the LORD your God, to walk in all his ways, to obey his commands, to hold fast to him and to serve him with all your heart and all your soul." Joshua 22:5

Each morning before I go to work I take a glance out into my back yard to see how my wild birds are doing. They really are not my wild birds nor are they all that wild. They are free and not controlled by me yet they are not ferocious or wild in a terrible sense.

They are exciting in an animal kingdom kind of way but also calm and harmless in my domestic neighborhood. Every day I see them eat, drink, fly, sing and call, build nest, fight off predators, and explore the neighborhood skies. Each bird and species is quite unique and special to me. Yet, there is one kind of bird that makes my heart dance. It is the Northern Cardinal. It has a majestic pointed head, long powerful wings and tail along with a bright read coat. They are usually full bodied and sit tall on the ground or in the trees.

I love looking at the Robins, Mockingbirds, Bluejays, Morning Doves, FInches, and the other winged creatures that visit my yard each day but the Cardinal makes me the happiest. Each day is not complete unless I can spot him in the bird bath or sitting on a bird feeder getting seed. If I do not see him I wonder if he has been harmed or has flown off to a new yard and will never return. What joy fills my heart when I can catch a quick glance and know that he is ok and still sitting tall.

In a spiritual way so too is our relationship with Christ.

Everyday our Lord longs to see us and He wants to greet us.

He wants to feed us on His word. He wants to offer us living water to cool our parched souls and spirits.

We are the apple of His eye and he delights in us and wants to spend time with us.

Just like, in the Bible, when the shepherd notices one of his sheep missing and goes off and searches for it until he finds it so does our Saviour search and long for us.

Also our desire to see Jesus should be the same. We should long to meet with Him each day. Be disappointed when we can not spend time with Him. He should make our heart dance and give us a joyful song.

One of the most unique things about our almighty God is that to Him all of us are special. Every man and woman are the most important creature He has made - individually.

There is an all powerful, all knowing and awesome God-only ability to be all places at the same time. That makes it possible for God to love us most while loving someone else the same way. I do not understand it but it is true. God is able.

If God loves you so much why not love Him back in the most humble and obedient way. The Bible says that obeying God is better than to bringing Him sacrifices. It also says we are to love God with all our heart, soul, and mind. What God wants is for us to love Him and obey Him out of commitment and loyalty.

Today make God special in your life because you already are to Him!

Daily Prayer Focus: Praise God for His unending, eternal love. Renew your commitment to God today to serve Him in obedience wholeheartedly.

On The Go Prayer Focus: Pray for each participant in our Middle Tennessee Outreach this week. Pray that they will have Open Eyes and Receptive Hearts to all that God wants to show them this week. Pray that each team member will be challenged to impact their generation for Christ.

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Feeding The Birds by Keith Cook

2010-07-14T03:15:00.000-05:00

On The Go Daily Devotion for July 14, 2010
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Feeding The Birds by Keith Cook

"Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?" Matthew 6:26

Lately I have been inundated with back to nature experiences. I have been stalked by a hawk, greeted by a Pileated Woodpecker, dodged deer on the road, and swam with dolphins.

I decided that it was time for me to do my part to keep the wild animals alive and well. So down to the local wild bird store I went, bought some organic gourmet bird seed, several bird feeders and set out to feed birds in my back yard.

Prior to setting up my feeding stations I had never seen more than a few birds in my yard at a time. After setting up my four feeders a wonderful backyard transformation took place. I no longer had a yard like Noah's Ark, with birds two by two, now I had scores of birds flocking to my "sanctuary." It has been quite comical to see all the birds fighting and fluttering to get to the seeds.

The first day the bird feeders were up I noticed about ten birds at a time at the feeders. They were enjoying the free lunch. I wanted the birds to have a cool drink with their seed so I went out, bought, and installed a bird bath. After a few days with an abundance of food and water the party was in full swing.

Now, after almost a month of feeding and watering the birds, I am still enjoying the experience and they seem to like it too. It seems that each day more and more birds are coming to be feed at my feeders. They have become old friends. I look for each one. Joan has even gotten into watching and listening to them. They really chatter at us when the feeders are empty. They also are not as jittery when we are outside in their proximity.

Where we use to have a handful of birds we now have twenty or thirty at a time and they are eating like crazy. They seem to enjoy the food, water, and attention and it is good for me to see them and relax and enjoy God's creation.

As my little wild birds are fed each day so can we be fed by the Word of God. This is vital and important for us as Christians. There is nothing like it. God has given us the Word to help us grow and enjoy the Christian life. Just like my little wild birds need seed to feed on so we need to feed on God's divinely inspired word. It will sustain us over the long haul of life.

You will gain more and more insights into God's will for your life if you will keep with a regular and consistent Bible study time. Each day you need to feast on God's Word and delve into the riches of it's pages. In the Bible the mysteries of life are revealed and the pathway to spiritual prosperity is illuminated. Do not neglect or not avail yourself to such a wonder diet.

Jesus Christ wants to feed you today. Make sure you come to the table!

Daily Prayer Focus: Pray that God will open your eyes and ears to feast on His Word today and show You specifically the word that He has for you.

On The Go Prayer Focus: Keith Cook Crusades, Celebrations, and Festivals. God has given Keith the opportunity and privilege of sharing the message of Christ both stateside and internationally. Today, On The Go will be hosting a Family Fun Festival at the Kirkpatrick Center in Nashville, Tennessee from 4:00-6:00. During each opportunity, Keith presents a joyful and enthusiastic, yet powerful and clear presentation of the Gospel and a call to commitment to Christ.

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Where Does Your Motivation Lie by Laurie McTier

2010-07-13T03:15:00.000-05:00

On The Go Daily Devotion for July 13, 2010
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Where Does Your Motivation Lie by Laurie McTier

"And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, but have not love, it profits me nothing. Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up." 1 Corinthians 13:3,4

What motivates you to action? Are you moved when you see the needs of others? Do you respond out of a heart of love and compassion, or out of guilt and a sense of responsibility? The Bible says that without love, our service will be unprofitable. Unless we are motivated by our love for Jesus Christ, we will quickly grow weary and burn out.

As you serve the Lord today, allow His agenda to become your own. The Bible tells us to seek first the Kingdom of God. The apostle Paul was compelled to serve God. Because of his love for God and those to whom he ministered to, he was driven to serve and to proclaim the Good News.

What is your motivating factor? Do others see Jesus in YOU!

Daily Prayer Focus: Pray that your motivation to serve will be your love for Jesus Christ.

On The Go Prayer Focus: Middle Tennessee Outreach this week. Pray for the team as they host GoKids Clubs in inner-city Nashville. Pray as we minister to boys and girls and share with them the love of Jesus Christ, that God will bring forth a Bountiful Harvest for the Kingdom.

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Street Witness by Joan Cook

2010-07-12T03:15:00.000-05:00

On The Go Daily Devotion for July 12, 2010
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Street Witness by Joan Cook

"And many of the Samaritans of that city believed on him for the saying of the woman, which testified, He told me all that ever I did." John 4:39

While in Costa Rica, on a mission project, I had the opportunity to speak with a girl in a plaza in downtown San Jose. While our team was performing a drama and preaching in the plaza, a girl named Ann Marie walked up to me and asked to receive a booklet that we were passing out.

The booklet was the Gospel of John and after giving her a copy I began talking with her about the Bible. She began telling me how she did not know much about God or the Bible. It was a great opportunity for me to talk with her about who God was and how He had changed my life. She listened very intently to my personal testimony and was amazed to find out how much Jesus loved her and had a wonderful plan for her life. God had used me to help make a difference in her life!

In the book of John, chapter 4, the Bible tells us that the woman at the well had an encounter with Jesus. She then hurried to tell others what He had done for her. The Bible says, "many believed because of the testimony of the woman!" Just one lady had made a dramatic difference in so many lives just by sharing what Christ had done in her own life. Sharing your own personal encounter with Jesus can change someone's life forever. We can make a difference in the lives of those we meet.

Do not underestimate what one person, YOU, can do for the kingdom!

Daily Prayer Focus: Focus on the one thing that keeps you from sharing your faith or living for God. Decide today to give that issue to God and move into God's perfect will for your life.

On The Go Prayer Focus: Boldness, wisdom, and discernment for our Middle Tennessee Outreach GoTeam as they encounter witnessing opportunities through the GoKids Clubs, Flood Relief, Ministering to the Homeless, Prayer Walking, and One on One Evangelism.

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Our World! By Keith Cook

2010-07-11T03:15:00.000-05:00

On The Go Daily Devotion for July 11, 2010
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Our World! By Keith Cook

"For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten son that whosoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life." John 3:16

We need to understand our world.

Our world is a Dark World full of evil, violence, drugs, sex, and abuse. Evil gets more vocal and front page all the time. Once we are shocked often enough we then become complacent and numb to the abnormal and profane.

Our world is also a very vocal Third World full of hungry, needy and emerging people. Because of past neglect and abuse many of the under capitalized nations of the world are bitter and angry.

Our world also includes an Old World full of the status quo, with people looking for security and safety. They have become very traditional and nationalistic. Often they have outdated, time warped solutions to new and modern problems.

Our world includes a Disney World of fantasy and childish unrealistic expectations. Children and adults are allowed to live out of control with no absolutes and no moral compass.

There are some in our world who are Out of this World. Computers and technology is pulling us into the new millennium faster than most want to go. The future is here now.

You may think that you have special insulation from worldliness. You have it all figured out. You think you can escape worldliness. You have got God figured out and have put God in a box. Do you go to God when times start getting tough? Let Christ in your religion and allow the Holy Spirit of God to move in your heart and take hold of every area of your life.

Ask yourself:

1. Is the world in you? How is it obvious?

2. How do you hide it from others?

3. What are you going to do about it?

Daily Prayer Focus: God, search me and know me, try me and see if there be any wicked way in me. Continue to set me apart from the world as I am sent out to the world!

On The Go Prayer Focus: Middle Tennessee Outreach Team will be ministering today at First Baptist Church, Goodlettsville, Tennessee. Also, tonight we are hosting a Family Fun Fellowship at Travis Price Park in Springfield. Pray that God will prepare the hearts of all of those who will hear the Gospel message!

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Why Serve God? by Keith Cook

2010-07-10T03:15:00.000-05:00

On The Go Daily Devotion for July 10, 2010
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Why Serve God? by Keith Cook

"Do you not say there are yet four months and then comes harvest? Behold I say to you, Lift Up Your Eyes, and look on the fields, that they are white for harvest." John 4:35

There are several reasons people serve God.

1. For Fame - They want to make a name for themselves. They want to help the poor "heathen people."

2. For Fun - They think that mission trips, ministry, and service to others take them to exciting places. They want to have fun and meet other people.

3. For Adventure or Fantasy - They want to have a great experience with the culture or blaze a trail that no one has ever been on.

4. For Family - Their parents or spouse want them to minister and they agree to do ministry to save face or go along with the family on a project.

5. For Escape - They have nothing better to do and it will get them away from school or job for a while.

6. For Peers - Everyone else is going and they do not want to be left out.

7. For God - They are called by God and want to make a difference for Christ. They have lifted their eyes and looked on the fields that are ready for harvest.

Which one of the above represents you?

We serve God because...

He died for us.
He asked us to go for Him.
He loves the lost and so do we.
He will be with us as we go.
He will use us if we are "on the go" for Him!

Why serve God? Because He served us!

After taking thousands of people all over the world and all over the United States to do ministry I have experienced all of the above reasons why people want to go for God. When I find someone who really wants to go for God and they give all they have for Him I usually have made a co-worker for life.

Is God calling you to Go for Him?

Are you willing to listen and do what He says?

Daily Prayer Focus: Pray that God will purify every wrong motivation that you may have for serving Him.

On The Go Prayer Focus: Middle Tennessee Outreach GoTeam Members today as they are helping with Flood Relief in Nashville. Pray for many opportunities to share the love of Christ as we reach out to those in need.

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A Rain Drop and A Cloud by Laurie McTier

2010-07-09T03:15:00.000-05:00

On The Go Daily Devotion for July 9, 2010
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News Event: On July 9-17, On The Go will have our Middle Tennessee Outreach in Nashville. Pray for Divine Appointments and Open Doors for our teams as they minister to physical and spiritual needs!

A Rain Drop and A Cloud by Laurie McTier

"By day the LORD went ahead of them in a pillar of cloud to guide them on their way and by night in a pillar of fire to give them light, so that they could travel by day or night." Exodus 13:21

God promises to equip you and prepare you for the work that He has called you to do. He will not send you out into the field and desert you. He will enable you to fulfill the calling He has given to you.

While on a GoTeam Outreach in Mexico, Keith sent word that the prayer focus for Thursday was that God would give us a raindrop and a cloud.

Praise God for prayer warriors! God's cloud and covering was obvious as we ministered in a local school and community. He had reserved a cloud specifically for our team. Everywhere we went, His covering followed the team. We even had an afternoon rain "shower" which lasted about 30 minutes, and cooled things off for the rest of the day. Until that moment, the only shower I had ever actually seen in Mexico was a few raindrops lasting five minutes at the most.

As you set out to serve God today, rest assured that His Spirit lives within you. God goes before us, behind us, and alongside each of His children. Pray specifically for the needs of those to whom you will be ministering to today. Seek His face. May God reveal Himself to you in a much more intimate way. He wants you to draw near to Him, for His word promises, as we draw near to Him, He will draw near to us.

Daily Prayer Focus: Lord, thank you for answered prayer. Thank you for being the same yesterday, today and forever.

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A REAL MAN - by Keith Cook

2010-07-08T03:15:00.000-05:00

On The Go Daily Devotion for July 8, 2010
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A REAL MAN - by Keith Cook

"When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things." 1 Corinthians 13:11

MATURE - A Real Man is Mature In All Respects

A real man has put aside childish things and has spiritually grown up. That is not to say that he does not have fun or suddenly becomes somber and serious, but it does mean that every area of a Godly man's life is maturing and growing under the direction of the Holy Spirit.

ADVANCING - A Real Man is Advancing The Kingdom Of God

A true man takes care of his family and career but he also makes sure the Kingdom of God is advancing. He helps his local church by giving of his time, talents, money, and prayers. He ministers in his community. He assists other ministries as they go around the world for Jesus. He truly sees his place in ministry and does not run from his responsibilities to be a man of God. He does not loose focus of being a part of God's overall plan for winning the lost.

NEW NATURE - A Real Man is Controlled by a NEW Nature.

His character and conscience is clean. The man he is in public is the man he is in private.

His children see him as real and not fake. His wife knows he is not a hypocrite and that he is trustworthy.

Everyday the real man of God is getting in the Word of God and searching the scriptures and asking God to show him any wicked way that may be in his life.

Being controlled by the Holy Spirit takes daily dying to self and a minute-by-minute dependence on God's provision and right to direct one's life.

Daily Prayer Focus: Pray that God will continue to raise up Real Men who are serious in their walk with Him and seeking to Mature, Advance, and be Controlled by a New Nature.

On The Go Prayer Focus: On The Go's "Adopt An Evangelist" program. This program provides funding and support for various missions and evangelists around the world.

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Holiness by Carey Smith

2010-07-07T03:15:00.000-05:00

On The Go Daily Devotion for July 7, 2010
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Holiness by Carey Smith

"Consecrate yourselves and be holy, because I am the LORD your God. Keep my decrees and follow them. I am the LORD, who makes you holy." Leviticus 20:7-8

How would you define "Holy"? Here is how Webster's defines it: "Exalted or worthy of complete devotion as one perfect in goodness and righteousness." That sounds like a pretty good way to describe the holiness of God. Who is worthy of complete devotion? Who is perfect in goodness and righteousness? According to the word of God, only He is.

In contrast, these verses give us a hint about our righteousness before God. "This is the verdict: Light has come into the world, but men loved darkness instead of light because their deeds were evil. Everyone who does evil hates the light, and will not come into the light for fear that his deeds will be exposed." John 3:19-20

Simply put, we would choose darkness because we hate the light. We cannot even stand in His presence because of our guilt and our sin. It amazes me that God will make us holy in His sight. There is no other way for us to be holy other than by His hand. There is nothing we can do; there is nothing we can say. Even consecrating ourselves requires God to declare us holy. Because of His righteous and pure nature, there is no one other than He who has the ability to sanctify, consecrate, and purify us to make us holy.

Even though there is nothing we can do to become holy, God does ask us to keep His decrees and follow His commands. Why, because He is the Lord God. Does He need a reason beyond that? Does He need a reason at all?

Daily Prayer Focus: Lord, Mold me and make me into your image. Lord, purify my heart, and may others see the hand of God at work in my life.

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Man Of God by Keith Cook based on 3 John

2010-07-06T03:15:00.000-05:00

On The Go Daily Devotion for July 6, 2010
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Man Of God by Keith Cook based on 3 John

Rise up men of God. God is looking for you to be a champion for Him in our day and time. In order to be a "Man of God" you must look into His Word and heed His advice. Listed below are seven things God wants you to know about being a "Man of God."

1. You are Loved by God and by those who are spiritual (3 John 1)
God really loves you and wants you to know that you are appreciated by all those who are in the truth. Godly men appreciate other men who are striving to be Godly. The "Godly Man's Club" is always looking for new members.

God has always looked for men to lead His church and lead out in society. When a man feels the love of God and knows he has a purpose in life he will follow God's call to the ends of the earth.

2. You must be Prayed Up (3 John 2)

Pray if you want to be a man of God. Do not neglect your devotional times with God. Pray to God about every area of your life. When you can not pray you are often in need of prayer the most. Repent and go to God immediately. Do not let sin, pride, time, or habits, rob you of your spiritual power.

3. You must be Spoken Well Of (3 John 3)

Walking In Faith produces results and people actually take notice. They know you have been with Jesus. Walk in a way worthy of your call. You are a Christian. This means you are "Christ Like."

4. A man of God Works To Help Others (3 John 5)

You help them Accomplish much. You also join in the Accomplishment. There is a greater Joy that comes into your life when you act faithful in regards to others. Send Out Ministers In A Way Worthy of God. You ought to support those who go out for the sake of the Name.

5. A man of God is Rewarded For Helping Others (3 John 8)

There is joy and a promise of God's favor for those who help others. God will help you as you help others.

6. Don't Work against God's Plan or Man (3 John 9)

Fight hard against that manly nature that wants his way and his opinion to rule the day. Learn how to work with others and not have to have your plan and opinion set the agenda of your church or ministry. Relax and let God direct. If someone in spiritual authority is living in sin go to them and rebuke them in private. Then if they repent you have a brother for life. Do not fight in public or sow discord in private.

7. Imitate Good Not Evil - (3 John 11)

Make sure you have godly mentors in your life. Sports personalities and corporate leaders are not always the best models to learn from. Look to God to help you learn how to be a man. A real man of God is constantly growing and working on his spiritual life. Avoid evil and do good.

Daily Prayer Focus: Create in me a Clean Heart O God. Fashion me into your Image.

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The Power In Jesus Name by Keith Cook

2010-07-05T03:15:00.000-05:00

On The Go Daily Devotion for July 5, 2010
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The Power In Jesus Name by Keith Cook

³Whatever you do in word or deed, do everything in the name of Jesus.² Colossians 3:17

In our culture parents give their children names for many different reasons.

Some name their children after relatives, to honor the memory and legacy of that particular family member.

Some name their children after hero's and celebrities. I have a friend who named their son Walker after "Walker Texas Ranger."

Many give their children names based on fads and cultural trends.

Some of the most popular names for boys and girls born last year were:

Baby Girl Names: Emily, Emma, Madison, Abigail, Olivia, Isabella, Hannah, Samantha, Ava, Ashley

Baby Boy Names: Jacob, Michael, Joshua, Matthew, Ethan, Andrew, Daniel, Anthony, Christopher, Joseph

Some name their children after biblical personalities or because of the actual meaning behind the name.

The name Gene means Well born, Bobby - Bright Fame, Don - Ruler, Harry - Home Ruler, Ray - Counselor & Protector, Alan - Handsome", Keith - Mighty Warrior, Joan - God's Gift.

Names in Old Testament and New Testament reflected the hopes and dreams of entire families as well as the destiny and divine nature of God's redemptive plan as it unfolded down through the ages.

David's name meant Beloved, Moses - Drawn out one, Abraham - Father of a multitude, Jacob - Trickster, Israel - He will rule, Peter - Rock.

Jesus name means Jehovah (Yahweh) is Savior. Jehovah is the redemptive name of God in the Old Testament and it means the "self-Existing One or the Eternal One." Yahweh literally means "He is." I am that I am! Jesus name manifests His Character (Purity), Presence (Eternal), Power (Unlimited) and Authority (Divine)!

Jesus came to earth to save all mankind. He came to rescue all from danger. He also came to keep his flock safe and sound for now and through eternity. The real power in Jesus name is Jesus himself. There is nothing magical about the letters that form the name. Frantically yelling out Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, will not help anyone. But, calling on the name of the Lord represented by the name Jesus will. When you call out to the Saviour of mankind He hears. When you call on Him to direct your life He will. Call on the real Jesus. Do not take the name of the Lord you God in Vain!

Daily Prayer Focus: Praise God that when you call on Jesus name, all things are possible.

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Happy Independence Day! by Joan and Keith Cook

2010-07-04T03:15:00.000-05:00

On The Go Daily Devotion for July 4, 2010
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Happy Independence Day! by Joan and Keith Cook

"I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone- for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness." 1 Timothy 2:1,2

July 4th is a wonderful holiday here in the United States! Independence and freedom are something we, as Americans, often times take for granted. It is hard for us to imagine living in a country where we are not free to express our own views, worship as we please, go to the store and find anything we could possible want, sleep in a home that is heated and cooled at our whim, get in your car and drive where we please, or any other number of things we so easily take for granted. What a wonderful country we have been blessed to live in!

We are so proud that our country was founded on Christian values and Christian principles. We are thankful that we now have a president that holds these same values in his own personal life. We are also proud that he leads with moral conviction and depends on Christ for personal strength and inspiration. He is not ashamed of his faith. He also is a gentleman and does not force his views on others. He simply lives by his convictions.

As Americans, we have a responsibility to pray for the leaders of our country:

Pray for President Obama
Pray for Vice-president Biden
Pray for your Senators and Congressmen
Pray for all those who are in a leadership position in our nation
Pray for all the countries of the world and their leaders

If you travel around the world, as we do at On The Go, it does not take you long before you realize there is truly "no place like home". We have had the privilege to visit over 40 countries in our travels. While those countries and the people were so beautiful, hospitable, and proud of their own homeland, the United States is the place that Joan and I hold dear.

Lord Jesus, continue to stretch out your hand of blessing, love, and protection on this great Nation. Help this country never forget that it is only through You that our blessings come! I pray that we will continue to take those blessings and share them with others around the world. May we never forget that Jesus is the greatest blessing of them all!

Daily Prayer Focus: Pray for our troops as they are continuing to fight for our freedom. Pray against terrorism and that God would stop any evil plans that evil men have to hurt individuals world-wide.

On The Go Prayer Focus: Praise God for the boldness He has given to each of our team members as they have ministered this week in Uganda. Please pray for their safe journey back home.

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Confidence by Laurie McTier

2010-07-03T03:15:00.000-05:00

On The Go Daily Devotion for July 3, 2010
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Confidence by Laurie McTier

"For thou art my hope, O Lord GOD: thou are my trust from my youth." Psalms 71:5

When I think of a confident individual, I think of one who is assured, willing to stand up, determined to defend and possess a great conviction.

God has called each of us as believers to let our light shine before men that they will see His Spirit at work in our lives. He has called us to fulfill the Great Commission.

When I look at today's scripture, I am reminded that God is our Hope and our Confidence. Our calling and ministry today comes from the Lord. Whatever your hands find to do, do it and serve Him wholeheartedly.

As you serve today, go out in confidence. God has gone out before you. He will guide you and give you the words to share. He has called you and equipped you for all that you will do today.

Go forward in Confidence!

Daily Prayer Focus: Pray for our country on the eve of the Fourth of July Holiday. Pray for our law enforcement agencies. Stand against terrorism. Pray for peace!

On The Go Prayer Focus: Uganda Crusade and GoTeam. Praise God for each individual decision for Christ. Pray for our new brothers and sisters in Christ as they seek to know the Lord in a deeper way. Pray for their spiritual growth and they will become involved in a local Christian church.

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Finish Well! by Keith Cook

2010-07-02T03:15:00.000-05:00

On The Go Daily Devotion for July 2, 2010
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Finish Well! by Keith Cook

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith; in the future there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord... will award to me on that day; and not only to me, but also to all who have loved His appearing." 2 Timothy 4:7,8

Not to long ago I met with one of Billy Graham's associates and I asked him what his goal was for the next few years of ministry. He said his number one goal was to help Dr. Graham finish well.

He then went on to say that most great leaders and ministers often lose focus and get off track at the end of a project or even at the end of their life. God wants all of us to finish well.

David, in the Bible, lost his focus once and stayed back from his job, allowing someone else to go off and fight for him. The Bible says that when it was time for kings to go out for war David was home looking and lusting at another man's wife. He should have been out finishing his work that God had given him, not home making excuses why he was not needed and letting his wandering eyes and lustful passions control his life.

Commit today to finish all you are doing for God well. Don't slack up or let others do your job. Make a mark and keep on making a difference.

Press on to the prize, finish well!

1. Have you lost your focus at any time while serving God?

2. What else could God be calling you to do to help others?

3. Who have you let do your job or made suffer because of your lack of focus?

4. Ask for forgiveness and thank those you regularly minister with for bearing with you and helping you be all God wants you to be!

Daily Prayer Focus: Pray today for your God given and God called ministry. Resubmit your life to God's direction!

On The Go Prayer Focus: Uganda Festival Team ministering in Kampala, Uganda through July 4, 2010. Pray for a mighty move of God across the nation of Uganda as the Gospel is presented and for a bountiful harvest of souls. We will try to update our website daily as we have reports. Our web address is www.onthego.org. Thanks for your prayers and support.

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Harvest Time is NOW! - By Keith Cook

2010-07-01T03:15:00.000-05:00

On The Go Daily Devotion For July 1, 2010
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Harvest Time is NOW! - By Keith Cook

"He who gathers crops in summer is a wise son, but he who sleeps during harvest is a disgraceful son." Proverbs 10:5

Being at the right place at the right time is so exciting. If you take ministry opportunities for God this week, then these days will be very explosive days and nights. I believe that this is God's time for revival.

If you have sought God about what you are to do for Him this week then right now YOU are right where God wants you to be. You are boldly ready to proclaim the right message.

It is harvest time, and you are not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ. You are more than able through Christ to work in the fields. The fruit is ripe and ready to be picked for God's kingdom.

Each day each Christian has different responsibilities given to them by God. You have God given responsibilities and divine opportunities. Sometimes you will have fun working for God and sometimes you will work yourself to death.

Keep up a good spirit as you look for open doors to share for Christ.

Try not to let people see you getting frustrated, tired, or upset in serving the Lord.

Do not complain or give the Devil any opportunity to harm the work of Christ.

While we have time, we need to be laboring for Jesus Christ.

If we labor for Him our labor will not be in vain.

Personal Prayer Focus: "Onward Christian Soldiers" is your battle cry. Pray that you will Run to the Battle and that the Harvest will be Plentiful.

On The Go Prayer Focus: Keith Cook Crusades, Celebrations, and Festivals. God has given Keith the opportunity and privilege of sharing the message of Christ both stateside and internationally. During each opportunity, Keith presents a joyful and enthusiastic, yet powerful and clear presentation of the Gospel and a call to commitment to Christ. This week Keith and the team are ministering in Uganda holding Crusades, School Assemblies, Outreach Training Schools, and a Jesus Festival!

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The GoPrayer by Keith Cook

2010-06-30T03:15:00.000-05:00

On The Go Daily Devotion for June 30, 2010
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The GoPrayer by Keith Cook

"Beloved, I pray that in all respects you may prosper and be in good health, just as your soul prospers." 3 John 2

If you want to help others to be all that God wants them to be you can pray for them. The kind of prayer that I am talking about is proactive prayer. Your prayer is full of life and action. When you are praying for them you are praying for a positive reason, seeking God directed results, and expecting God to supply all their needs for His glory.

Why not try praying, what I call, the "GoPrayer". The structure of this prayer is important. It helps you when you pray to pray a more focused and directed prayer. Pray for the following three things:

1. Pray that they will Prosper.

Pray for their finances and livelihood. Pray that all they touch will be successful. When Christians prosper they automatically bless others if they are in the Spirit. This helps the overall plan of God. Believers are blessed and they bless others who then can bless others. The cycle should never be broken. If everyone keeps blessing everyone who has a need then everyone's needs are being met. The only thing that can stop the flow of God's blessings is when someone decides not to share and give as they have been given unto.

2. Pray that they will be in Good Health.

God given compassion will drive you to your knees to pray for someone's health and well-being. When someone is in good health they are able to go for Jesus and use their talents for His kingdom. Pray for their good health because you care and because you want them to be able to use their health as a testimony for Christ.

3. Pray that their Soul Prospers.

Always remember to pray that someone is walking and developing in Christ. It is not enough to have wealth and health. We all also need true spirituality. Pray that your friends and associates will prosper in spiritual matters. Pray that they will read the Word of God and discern what God is saying to their hearts. Pray that they will mature and grow as disciples of Christ in these last days. Pray that they will be prepared to share their faith and that they will have divine appointments. A soul never really prospers unless it is being used by God to bring others into a right relationship with Christ. This is what the Bible calls a "wise" person. This is someone who is out winning souls.

The GoPrayer is appropriate to pray for everyone that you know. It is also alright to share with those you are praying for that you are praying for them. It should encourage them. It may even motivate them to start using the GoPrayer in their devotional life. It also helps them know that God cares for the little things in their lives as well as the major. He is concerned with and cares for their total life. It is not selfish or sinful to ask God to prosper you, heal you, and mature you!

GoPray the GoPrayer Today!

Personal Prayer Focus: Pray for yourself and your family and friends that each one will prosper, experience good health, and that their soul will prosper.

On The Go Prayer Focus: Pray for Keith, Matt, and the team that they will have boldness, power, compassion, and sensitivity as they minister today in Uganda.

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Clean Out Your Car by Keith Cook, Jr.

2010-06-29T03:15:00.000-05:00

On The Go Daily Devotion for June 29, 2010
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Clean Out Your Car by Keith Cook, Jr.

"Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me." Psalms 51:10

A friend was about to hop in my car one day when I quickly began to clean things up. I grabbed a ton of stuff and began to throw it in the trunk. I would image this has happened to many of you, I hope not but if you're anything like me it is a common occurrence. After the day was through I began to go through the things I put in the trunk. It was a group of many things from clothes and CD's to cleats and books. I would take a load from my trunk and walk it to my apartment and begin to put things where they belong. I began to clean out my car. Not just dropping a pile in the floor of my room but really putting it in its place when I brought it in. It wasn't fun and it took a lot of time but I liked the result. At the end of it all I had a clean car. I had a car that I could be proud of again. I no longer was embarrassed of the mess because there was no mess, no more junk.

Shortly after this particular incident I realized that my car symbolized my life before Christ. It was filled with junk, things I was not proud of but things I had done to myself. Instead of just asking for forgiveness I just put it in the trunk and forgot about it. However, God never forgot about it and He convicted me to clean my life out. But not just taking it out and putting it in a pile but really putting things in their place once and for all. The result was kind of the same as it was with the car. I could be happy and proud that through the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross I had a clean life.

Is your car dirty? Now, let's get a little more personal, what about your life? If so don't go another minute without receiving the gift of freedom. It is freedom from the worry and guilt of sin. It may take some hard work in regards to settling that sin, but trust me it will be worth it. Allow yourself to take some time to see if trash has collected in your life, maybe it has been in the trunk for years. If so, call on Jesus to forgive you and turn from that sin. I once heard that admitting sin is not the same as quitting sin. You can admit it all day long but if you don't make a point to quit it will never go away. It is an indescribable feeling to have a clean life (and car). I hope you will take the time to reevaluate your commitment to Christ and examine your life based on the ten commandments. I believe we will all see that we have some cleaning to do.

Personal Prayer Focus: Pray that God will forgive you of known sins, give you a clean heart, and renew your spirit to serve Him wholeheartedly.

On The Go Prayer Focus: Boldness, wisdom, and discernment for our Uganda GoTeam/Festival Team as they encounter witnessing opportunities through outreach training schools, satellite crusades, street meetings, festivals, and outreaches in schools and orphanages.

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The Big Question - Why? by Keith Cook

2010-06-28T03:15:00.000-05:00

On The Go Daily Devotion for June 28, 2010
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The Big Question - Why? by Keith Cook

"And He said to them. Why is it that you were looking for Me? Did you not know that I had to be in My Father's house?" Luke 2:49

Do you know what the Bible records as Jesus' first spoken word? You would think it would be something inspiring or theologically deep. Actually, the first word spoken by young Jesus was the simple word - "Why". Jesus used a word that verbalizes the question so many of us often ask. Why? He was asking His parents why they were so troubled with Him? Life is full of questions with seemingly very few quality answers.

Here are some questions we may be asking.

Why should I or why didn't you?

Maybe even - why not?

These are all valid questions that may be running through your mind right now. Let's look at each of these questions in regard to our Christian service.

A common question is why should I, or why should anyone, spend time and effort to minister cross culturally and evangelistically? Some say, you can serve God at home just as well as on a project. But truthfully, they rarely do! The reason you should serve God with your whole heart is because He served you at the Cross and followed through with His resurrection. We should endure whatever it takes to go the extra mile for Christ sake; after all, He went all the way for us!

Another question one may ask is why didn't you? We can always look around and ask ourselves why someone didn't serve us better or treat us kinder or even appreciate us as highly as another. This is a terrible trap to fall into. Jesus could have left us all high and dry at the Cross. What if Jesus had said, they should have known better than to treat me this way? What if Jesus had repaid the Jews and Romans for their treachery toward Him? He could have come down from the Cross and refused to suffer for such unappreciative people. But He did not look to others in order to serve His Father. He looked to His God given mission and call in life.

Another question that may arise is why not? Why not relax and take it easy and let someone else do all the work? Why not stop a little early and maybe even stay in and rest? We all know that this is not a true disciple's attitude. We must ask ourselves why not climb one more mountain or leap over one more wall? God may be asking the same question...Yes, my child, why not?

Personal Prayer Focus: Lord Jesus, thank you for not asking why when your Father sent you to die on the cross for me.

On The Go Prayer Focus: On The Go Ministry Supporters. It takes teamwork to make the dream work! Our ministry supporters have made commitments to play a vital part of our team through praying, sharing, caring, going, and growing. As our Festival and GoTeam ministers in Uganda this week, would you serve as a Ministry Supporter by praying for our team that God will open doors and change hearts and lives for His glory.

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Prayer Warrior (Enabler) - by Laurie McTier

2010-06-27T03:15:00.000-05:00

On The Go Daily Devotion for June 27, 2010
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Prayer Warrior (Enabler) - by Laurie McTier

And it came to pass, when Moses held up his hand, that Israel prevailed: and when he let down his hand, Amalek prevailed. But Moses' hands were heavy; and they took a stone, and put it under him, and he sat thereon; and Aaron and Hur stayed up his hands, the one on the one side, and the other on the other side; and his hands were steady until the going down of the sun. Exodus 17:11-12

When I think of prayer, I immediately think of the word "Power". As we pray God reveals Himself to us and enables us to see the world through His eyes. God has been showing me recently that there are two branches of prayer. The first one is where Christians come before God and present their requests unto Him. But there is a second branch through which God reveals Himself to us...He longs to communicate with us and show us His character so that we can be examples of Christ to the world around us.

On a recent mission team, I served many roles, one of which was the photographer for the team. One afternoon we worked with a local church and held neighborhood outreaches in about six different areas of the community. In the last area where we worked, there was a soccer field right behind the park where we were sharing. When we arrived there were about twenty guys playing soccer. We held two drama presentations in the same spot, one geared to the children and one to the youth.

During the children's presentation, the soccer game continued and the guys became loud at times. However, during the youth presentation, I noticed that the soccer team had been divided up. Half of the guys were now sitting down trying to listen to the Gospel and half of them were trying to coerce the rest to come play ball.

God impressed upon my heart to begin walking toward the soccer field. As I walked toward the edge of the field, near where half of the team was sitting down, I began to sense that God wanted me to intercede for the team, especially for the soccer players that they would not be distracted from hearing truth of God's love. Within less than five minutes, I began to look around. The rest of the soccer players had left the field. Some were also listening to the Gospel presentation and the rest of the guys had gone home. I praise God for the ten to fifteen soccer players who prayed to receive Christ that afternoon.

God taught me many things through this illustration. As you work for God in whatever way He leads you, God will give you various roles and responsibilities. Some of us may not be able to stand up before one thousand people and preach or share our testimony, but each of us can pray for the individuals to whom we are ministering to that they might be receptive to the Gospel and that all obstacles will be removed.

I am reminded of Aaron and Hur in today's scripture reference. Moses and the children of Israel were at war with the Amalekites. Moses had sent Joshua and the army down to fight and now they were weary and about to lose the battle. Moses sought God on their behalf and could no longer hold up the fort. Aaron and Hur stepped up to the plate and held up Moses arms before God. The Israelites were victorious and each man served a vital role in the victory.

Personal Prayer Focus: Praise God for intercessory prayer. Stand in the Gap for someone today.

On The Go Prayer Focus: GoTeam Missions Projects. Pray today for On The Go's GoTeams. GoTeams are teams of young people and adults ministering throughout the world who want to make an impact in another individual's life for Christ. This week our staff will be ministering in Kampala, Uganda through nightly festivals, conferences, schools, and orphanages. Pray for a bountiful harvest as Keith and Matt minister this week with Ugandan and Kenyan Evangelists and Pastors through various outreach events.

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Getting Fit and Staying Fit by Joan Cook

2010-06-26T03:15:00.000-05:00

On The Go Daily Devotion for June 26, 2010
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News Event: Uganda Festival and GoTeam June 26-July 5, 2010. Pray for Keith and Matt and the entire team as they minister throughout Kampala.

Getting Fit and Staying Fit by Joan Cook

³Thy word have I hid in my heart that I might not sin against thee² Psalm 119:11

1. It is impossible for us to live a Spirit filled life without being connected to Christ and spending daily time with Him.

(We can talk about being in shape all the time, but unless we are actually working out and eating right, it¹s all just talk.)

2. We must be full of God¹s Word

(³But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear: ² 1 Peter 3:15)

3. Be in constant prayer - listening for God to speak

(Communication is essential! It's like having an electrical outlet in your home, but never plugging anything in it. The power is there if you need it, but you have to plug in!)

4. Surrender control to the Holy Spirit and allow Him to use you to help, bless, and encourage others.

(It's ALL about HIM and what HE is leading YOU to do. Listen and be obedient!)

REMEMBER, We don¹t train for a race only to go sit on the couch and do nothing. We train so that we can run the race.

Personal Prayer: Pray that God will give you a greater hunger for His Word!

On The Go Prayer Focus: Pray for Keith and Matt and the entire team as they travel to Uganda today to minister next week in festivals, schools, orphanages, and conferences. Pray for the team as they travel to and throughout the country of Uganda. Also, pray for their health they God will place a hedge of protection around the team, strengthen them, and minister through them.

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Key to Spiritual Growth by Joan Cook

2010-06-25T03:15:00.000-05:00

On The Go Daily Devotion for June 25, 2010
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Key to Spiritual Growth by Joan Cook

As I prepared to speak at a recent conference, I began to contemplate a topic that would benefit the women I would be speaking to: ³Feeding the Spirit and not the Flesh.² I would like to share with you one of the key points to help you become spiritual strong!

³But I discipline my body and bring it into subjection, lest, when I have preached to others, I myself should become disqualified.² 1 Corinthians 9:27

Discipline is of the upmost importance in feeding our spirit. Lack of discipline in one's life can cause our flesh to begin to overpower our spirit. Paul tells us that we must discipline our bodies and bring them into subjection. Subjection to what? To the will of God - the spirit man that lives within each Christian. Do you want to be spiritually strong? Of course, you do! Here are a few ways that will help you.

1) Be consistent with time your set aside for talking and hearing from God.

"...he knelt down on his knees three times a day, and prayed and gave thanks before his God, as was his custom since early days.² Daniel 6:10

€Morning, Noon, Evening. There¹s not a right or wrong time to meet with God. Find a time that is best for you. Personally, morning is best for me. It helps me start the day off right when I¹ve talked with God. It sets the tone for my day!

2) Have a specific place set for your devotional time.

€Make a place that is where you commune with God. I suggest you do this so that your time is planned and not "up in the air". My special place is a comfortable chair in my living room.

3) Start by a prayer of thanks and ask God to bless your time.

€If you're a parent, you like to hear your child say thanks occasionally and not only come with their hands out asking for something. The same is true with God.

4) Read The Word. (Example: Devotional Book, Read Bible Through, Psalm and Proverbs, Chapter or Verses in specific Book)

€In order to live a Spirit filled life, we must be led by the Spirit. How do we know what God wants us to do? Let the Word speak to you. Logos is referred to in the Bible as the revealed, true, spoken word to everyone. Rhema is a God quickened word...just for you. Mark in your Bible when God speaks to you. Write it down; it will be testimony in the future.

5) Keep a devotional journal. It can be a very useful tool for remembering how God spoke to you. It will also help you remember how things touched your life and reflect on God¹s promises at a later date. In your journal, write down prayer requests and then date it. Beside that, write down how your prayers were answered.

€I can not tell you how important this has been to me over the years. I can look back at some of the things God has shown me in His word or in prayer and it encourages me! It also reminds me of ALL that God has done in the past and I get excited about how He will work through me in the future.

6) Pray.
Praise -Psalm 66, 93,106
Thanksgiving -Psalm 75,105
Confession
Appreciation
Chatting
Petition - Matthew 21:22, Ephesians 3:20, James 1:6, Luke 11:9

€Chatting is when you simply talk with God about absolutely anything that's on your heart. After all, He is interested in everything about us and wants us to feel comfortable and close enough to just chat!

7) Meditation. Quiet reflection and an open heart. Be quiet and wait on Holy Spirit to speak.

Personal Prayer Focus: Pray that God will bless, direct, and keep you in the center of His will.

On The Go Prayer Focus: On The Go Prayer Focus: The Finances of Team as they boldly go out for Jesus Christ. Pray that all their needs will be met at home and for the projects they are working on.

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