Luke 24:9-12
9When they came back from the tomb, they told all these things to the Eleven and to all the others. 10It was Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and the others with them who told this to the apostles. 11But they did not believe the women, because their words seemed to them like nonsense. 12Peter, however, got up and ran to the tomb. Bending over, he saw the strips of linen lying by themselves, and he went away, wondering to himself what had happened.
Even as the disciples are in the room and the women that had gone to the tomb to see Jesus's body had come back to them to report what they had said, the disciples had doubts. Even when Peter went to see what had happened and had saw all that was left, he still was doubting what Jesus said, that He would rise and live in three days.
Sometimes we are always doubting ourselves, doubting what we do, even doubting the things that come from God, but Jesus has reassured us of our Salvation. He knows us and speaks to us through His words and through the anointing of His Spirit. We can overcome doubt and trust in the Lord that our lives are in His hands.
Father God, I thank you for your words that you spoke through the Spirit. I pray for a fresh anointing of your Spirit that You become real in my life. I pray that our fears be cast out in Jesus name, that we may know you and know without a shadow of a doubt that we can trust in the Holy of Holy and the King of Kings and the Lord of Lord, in You Christ Jesus. Lord, I life my life into your hands and I pray that you show me and speak to me in your Spirit. I thank you for all these things and I pray this in Jesus Holy and Mighty name.
Amen.
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Friday, October 10, 2008
Remember The Lord Who Strengthens Us
Neh 4:10-15
10 Meanwhile, the people in Judah said, "The strength of the laborers is giving out, and there is so much rubble that we cannot rebuild the wall."
11 Also our enemies said, "Before they know it or see us, we will be right there among them and will kill them and put an end to the work."
12 Then the Jews who lived near them came and told us ten times over, "Wherever you turn, they will attack us."
13 Therefore I stationed some of the people behind the lowest points of the wall at the exposed places, posting them by families, with their swords, spears and bows. 14 After I looked things over, I stood up and said to the nobles, the officials and the rest of the people, "Don't be afraid of them. Remember the Lord, who is great and awesome, and fight for your brothers, your sons and your daughters, your wives and your homes."
15 When our enemies heard that we were aware of their plot and that God had frustrated it, we all returned to the wall, each to his own work.
The people who were working were getting tired. They were physically getting weary of the labor at hand. Also, they spirits were hope with all of the verbal abuse and threats against them from others. But, Nehemiah gave encouragement and strength through reminder of their God who lifts them up and watches over them.
There are many times that I may feel weary and lose hope in my way, but it is awesome to be reminded of the things that God has for me, that He is watching over me. I must trust in the Lord that He is good and that His Spirit guides me and provides me with strength to continue to live a life for Him.
Father God, I thank you for your encouraging word. Let your words be blessed by your Holy Spirit. Let it remind me of who You are in me. I pray that you give me strength and guidance in my life. Lord Jesus, lead me I pray. Thank you for all these in Jesus name.
Amen.
10 Meanwhile, the people in Judah said, "The strength of the laborers is giving out, and there is so much rubble that we cannot rebuild the wall."
11 Also our enemies said, "Before they know it or see us, we will be right there among them and will kill them and put an end to the work."
12 Then the Jews who lived near them came and told us ten times over, "Wherever you turn, they will attack us."
13 Therefore I stationed some of the people behind the lowest points of the wall at the exposed places, posting them by families, with their swords, spears and bows. 14 After I looked things over, I stood up and said to the nobles, the officials and the rest of the people, "Don't be afraid of them. Remember the Lord, who is great and awesome, and fight for your brothers, your sons and your daughters, your wives and your homes."
15 When our enemies heard that we were aware of their plot and that God had frustrated it, we all returned to the wall, each to his own work.
The people who were working were getting tired. They were physically getting weary of the labor at hand. Also, they spirits were hope with all of the verbal abuse and threats against them from others. But, Nehemiah gave encouragement and strength through reminder of their God who lifts them up and watches over them.
There are many times that I may feel weary and lose hope in my way, but it is awesome to be reminded of the things that God has for me, that He is watching over me. I must trust in the Lord that He is good and that His Spirit guides me and provides me with strength to continue to live a life for Him.
Father God, I thank you for your encouraging word. Let your words be blessed by your Holy Spirit. Let it remind me of who You are in me. I pray that you give me strength and guidance in my life. Lord Jesus, lead me I pray. Thank you for all these in Jesus name.
Amen.
Thursday, October 09, 2008
Draw Strength From The Lord Overcoming Life's Weary
Luke 22:39-46
39Jesus went out as usual to the Mount of Olives, and his disciples followed him. 40On reaching the place, he said to them, "Pray that you will not fall into temptation." 41He withdrew about a stone's throw beyond them, knelt down and prayed, 42"Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done." 43An angel from heaven appeared to him and strengthened him. 44And being in anguish, he prayed more earnestly, and his sweat was like drops of blood falling to the ground.
45When he rose from prayer and went back to the disciples, he found them asleep, exhausted from sorrow. 46"Why are you sleeping?" he asked them. "Get up and pray so that you will not fall into temptation."
This is such a great scene to remember, where the disciples are praying and Jesus goes to be alone with the Father to pray also. Jesus knows the temptation that is to come, and encourages His disciples to keep themselves in prayer, yet, they fall asleep in exhaustion from sorrow.
Sometimes things can be so overwhelming. The disciples were told by Jesus Himself to keep in prayer, yet as humans, overwhelmed by everything, we can fall in our own strength. We need the strength of God, in Him who sustains us. We need Him to lift us up out of our weary, giving life to us.
Father God, give me life, give me strength, give me your Spirit to overcome all that has been coming against me. Lord, I seek you for strength to overcome. Life can be overwhelming, yet you are my strength to continue to live in according to your will. I pray for your strength and not my own. Let me not "fall asleep" but to keep in prayer with You. I thank you for your word of encouragement and I pray this all in the mighty name of Christ Jesus.
Amen.
39Jesus went out as usual to the Mount of Olives, and his disciples followed him. 40On reaching the place, he said to them, "Pray that you will not fall into temptation." 41He withdrew about a stone's throw beyond them, knelt down and prayed, 42"Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done." 43An angel from heaven appeared to him and strengthened him. 44And being in anguish, he prayed more earnestly, and his sweat was like drops of blood falling to the ground.
45When he rose from prayer and went back to the disciples, he found them asleep, exhausted from sorrow. 46"Why are you sleeping?" he asked them. "Get up and pray so that you will not fall into temptation."
This is such a great scene to remember, where the disciples are praying and Jesus goes to be alone with the Father to pray also. Jesus knows the temptation that is to come, and encourages His disciples to keep themselves in prayer, yet, they fall asleep in exhaustion from sorrow.
Sometimes things can be so overwhelming. The disciples were told by Jesus Himself to keep in prayer, yet as humans, overwhelmed by everything, we can fall in our own strength. We need the strength of God, in Him who sustains us. We need Him to lift us up out of our weary, giving life to us.
Father God, give me life, give me strength, give me your Spirit to overcome all that has been coming against me. Lord, I seek you for strength to overcome. Life can be overwhelming, yet you are my strength to continue to live in according to your will. I pray for your strength and not my own. Let me not "fall asleep" but to keep in prayer with You. I thank you for your word of encouragement and I pray this all in the mighty name of Christ Jesus.
Amen.
Wednesday, October 08, 2008
Spending Quiet Time With God
Luke 21:37-38
37Each day Jesus was teaching at the temple, and each evening he went out to spend the night on the hill called the Mount of Olives, 38and all the people came early in the morning to hear him at the temple.
Jesus spent time with the Father daily. He went to a secluded area to keep himself in prayer. Although he was a busy person, he still had the quiet time with God.
Through everything that Jesus did, he knew that he needed to retreat from His own worries and business to spend time with God. I need to do the same. I need to get away from all of my tasks and spend my quiet time in God's presence.
Father, I thank you for your reminder to spend more time with You. I know that I can get busy with my life, but Lord, I pray that I not forsake You. Allow myself to seek you more in my life. I want to quiet my heart to know You. I thank you again, and continue to speak to me I pray, in Jesus name.
Amen.
37Each day Jesus was teaching at the temple, and each evening he went out to spend the night on the hill called the Mount of Olives, 38and all the people came early in the morning to hear him at the temple.
Jesus spent time with the Father daily. He went to a secluded area to keep himself in prayer. Although he was a busy person, he still had the quiet time with God.
Through everything that Jesus did, he knew that he needed to retreat from His own worries and business to spend time with God. I need to do the same. I need to get away from all of my tasks and spend my quiet time in God's presence.
Father, I thank you for your reminder to spend more time with You. I know that I can get busy with my life, but Lord, I pray that I not forsake You. Allow myself to seek you more in my life. I want to quiet my heart to know You. I thank you again, and continue to speak to me I pray, in Jesus name.
Amen.
Tuesday, October 07, 2008
Fast And Petition To God For An Answer
Ezra 8:21-23
21 There, by the Ahava Canal, I proclaimed a fast, so that we might humble ourselves before our God and ask him for a safe journey for us and our children, with all our possessions. 22 I was ashamed to ask the king for soldiers and horsemen to protect us from enemies on the road, because we had told the king, "The gracious hand of our God is on everyone who looks to him, but his great anger is against all who forsake him." 23 So we fasted and petitioned our God about this, and he answered our prayer.
The journey to Jerusalem was a long and dangerous road, yet these Jews trusted in the Lord their God. They fasted and petitioned for God to be with them and to protect them through their journey.
My God is a God who answers prayers. Through prayer and fasting and petitioning to Him, God will answer prayers. As we seek Him, He told us that we well find Him. If we ask, He will answer.
Father God, I know that you are a great and mighty God. One who answers the prayer of those who seek You. I pray for an answer. Show me your ways; what is your will and the desire you have for my life. Allow me to know and follow. Allow me to fast in petition for my prayer, for I know that you will answer. I thank you for our relationship. I know that you are a personal God who I can know. Thank you Holy Spirit, and I pray this in Jesus Holy name.
Amen.
21 There, by the Ahava Canal, I proclaimed a fast, so that we might humble ourselves before our God and ask him for a safe journey for us and our children, with all our possessions. 22 I was ashamed to ask the king for soldiers and horsemen to protect us from enemies on the road, because we had told the king, "The gracious hand of our God is on everyone who looks to him, but his great anger is against all who forsake him." 23 So we fasted and petitioned our God about this, and he answered our prayer.
The journey to Jerusalem was a long and dangerous road, yet these Jews trusted in the Lord their God. They fasted and petitioned for God to be with them and to protect them through their journey.
My God is a God who answers prayers. Through prayer and fasting and petitioning to Him, God will answer prayers. As we seek Him, He told us that we well find Him. If we ask, He will answer.
Father God, I know that you are a great and mighty God. One who answers the prayer of those who seek You. I pray for an answer. Show me your ways; what is your will and the desire you have for my life. Allow me to know and follow. Allow me to fast in petition for my prayer, for I know that you will answer. I thank you for our relationship. I know that you are a personal God who I can know. Thank you Holy Spirit, and I pray this in Jesus Holy name.
Amen.
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