Devotions - Prayer
John 10:27 My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.
Scriptures are God’s Words!!
Jesus did not say “My sheep hear my scriptures”.
Scriptures ARE God’s Words!!
Jesus replied, “But even more blessed are all who hear the word of God and put it into
practice.” Luke 11:28
We don’t just listen or read what the Bible says but we listen to the Holy Spirits Words
and apply its teachings (His Voice) into our daily life, making us more and more like
Him.
*We can hear God’s voice through the pages of His Word.
*We can hear Him through that still small voice within.
*God can communicate to you through a dream or vision.
* God, at times will use another person as His vessel through which He will speak.
The Common Method that God speaks in this season is through His word.
If we want to understand anything about God-we have to study his word to understand
His Nature and His Character.
The word is living and active and is proceeding truth for today.
Luke 11:28 Jesus replied, “But even more blessed are all who hear the word of God and
put it into practice.”
This is a profound message from The Lord that is often overlooked. To hear the Word of
God & not follow it is a curse. We need some Action.
The Christian world has become immune to the holy wisdom of God. Most believe that
memorizing the Word of God is better than Doing that which the Word commands.
Likewise, we have reduced ourselves to speaking profound words that have no substance
in Christ.
*Unless we place the Truth of God in our hearts, we cannot and do not have a
relationship with The Lord.
*We cannot will it to be. We must become intimate with the Lord!
* Words spoken by man means nothing to God.
*Demonstrating intellectual knowledge of the scriptures have no merit, unless it is
demonstrated in our Actions and instilled in our hearts.
As I meet more & more self professed Christians, I am amazed at the lack of
understanding of the need for man to have an Intimate Relationship with God.
*How can we follow him, if we don’t know him?
*How can we teach of him, if we don’t spend time learning from him.
**We have reduced God merely to a “thought” rather than Lord of our life…Lord of our
hearts….Lord of ALL!
* Where do you stand? Where are you in your relationship with Christ? Do you have an
intimate relationship with Christ Jesus?
*The greatest gift you can give to God is your heart. Amen!
“The hand of the Lord was upon me there, and He said to me, ‘Get up and go out to the
plain, and there I will speak to you.'” Ezekiel 3:22
* God speaks in many different ways to His children.
*Again—We don’t just listen or read what the Bible says but we Listen to the Holy
Spirits Words and apply its teachings (His Voice) into our daily life, making us more
and more like Him.
*We can hear God’s voice through the pages of His Word.
Mark 7:13 And so you cancel the word of God in order to hand down your own tradition.
And this is only one example among many others.”
The Word of God has power. However, you could loose the value or the effects that the
Word has in your life by focusing on excessive rules and standards.
The Lord is enlightening the eyes of your understanding so that you can see beyond your
circumstances and temporary issues to view and understand your calling more fully.
This light will bring perspective so that you don’t obsess about that which will come to
pass. Set your eyes and your faith on the things that matter long-term, and don’t worry.
* Ephesians 1:18 the eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that you may know
what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the
saints.
Jesus explains clearly that we who have trusted in Him for salvation not only know the
voice of our Savior but also are kept securely by the Almighty, unfailing Heavenly
Father.
We can know we are saved and can rest secure in His salvation. Because it is the perfect
and all-powerful God Who saves us, keeps us, secures us for eternal life and the joys of
heaven. We cannot lose salvation because we have not attained it ourselves. Salvation is
God’s to give, and “no man can pluck [me] out of my Father’s hand.”
Lord, help me to stop and listen for you! I want to hear you! Jesus, teach me your word
so I will know your voice.
In Jesus Name, Amen
John 1:1 In the beginning the Word already existed. The Word was with God, and the
Word was God. 2 He existed in the beginning with God. 3 God created everything
through him, and nothing was created except through him. 4 The Word gave life to
everything that was created, and his life brought light to everyone.
Have a great WEEK!!!!!
*The presence of trouble does not mean the absence of God.
*God is also our strength to endure the pain and hurt that we are experiencing.
*Get some rest! – Rest in Him not the things around you.
*Recognize God in your life and meet with Him through Scripture and Prayer.
+How does God call you?
+How does God speak to you?
+How does God feed you?
“Be Still, and Know”
Psalm 46:6, 9-10 Nations are in uproar, kingdoms fall; [God] lifts his voice, the earth
melts…. [God] makes wars cease to the ends of the earth; he breaks the bow and shatters
the spear, he burns the shields with fire. “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be
exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.”
There’s a scene of tremendous uproar. Nations are in uproar. Kingdoms are falling. How
true that is today but, in the midst of it, God’s voice comes forth. *God speaks.
* God intervenes.
*God lifts His voice; the earth melts.
*God intervenes against the forces of iniquity and evil.
***And then He speaks a word to His people in the midst of all the confusion and
turmoil and uproar.
***God says this: “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations,
I will be exalted in the earth.”
As we all can see and feel—We are in a situation not far from that today.
Nations are in an uproar, kingdoms are toppling, war is threatening on every hand, but in
the midst of it God speaks to His people and says,
*“Be still, be quiet, don’t be upset, don’t get restless, don’t get nervous. Be still and
know that I am God. I’m still in control!!!!
* God’s purposes are going to work out. He says “I’m going to be exalted over all
nations. I am going to be exalted in the earth.”
Let me give you that advice today. Be still and HEAR the voice of God.
He created all, holds all, knows all, loves all. What could I possibly. do or say to make it
better. NOTHING! I Praise Your name FATHER.
To close things out, the writer speaks God’s admonishment, “Be still”. *Sometimes the
battle has worn you down.
* Sometimes you look up and there is nothing left.
**No matter how hard you try, you can’t press forward. By all accounts, it seems as if the
enemy has finally won.
*You try to pray, but the words don’t flow forward with any fluency.
*You turn to friends, but you find them complaining too.
*You turn to mother, but mother is incapable of producing any relief.
**At this moment of despair, GOD steps in and simply says, “BE STILL, I’ve got it from
here.
Although we are promised trials and persecution, we know that Abba is still in control.
Jesus has been given all authority under heaven and earth. Trials are temporary.
We can rely and trust in Abba. Although we may not understand why trials happen, we
know that ALL is for His glory.
There are many distractions in the world, many so easily take our focus away from God
and on to ourselves, or to our circumstances.
**We must keep our eyes only on God, the One who saves, delivers, shows us mercy and
grace.
*No other person, no other god, no other thing, can do this.
As we go about our day, let us remove those distractions, lay them at His feet and trust
His will.
1. God is able
2. God is all power
3. God is a healer
BE STILL AND KNOW THAT HE IS GOD!!!!
Refuse to give in to the frustration that has come as a result of dealing with hindrances.
Instead, set yourself to seek the Lord for wisdom and clarity, for HE will give you the
grace to accomplish what He has set before you. This is certainly not a time when you
should get discouraged and give up. You are on the brink of breakthrough. Keep
pushing. Keep trusting. Keep the faith! *Isaiah 58:8 Then your light shall break forth
like the morning, your healing shall spring forth speedily, and your righteousness shall go
before you; the glory of the LORD shall be your rear guard.
Lord, I will be still and know You are God…You are my Counselor, Father. Speak to my
heart, spirit, and mind…Lead me, Guide me, Show me…thank You, Jesus…Let me praise
Your Glorious Name!
I forget at times that God will allow bad times in our lives so that we seek to draw closer to Him, and appreciate His goodness and the value of being unified with Him through Christ.
Ecclesiastes 7:14 Enjoy prosperity while you can, but when hard times strike, realize that both come from God. Remember that nothing is certain in this life.
In All circumstances keep looking for God’s goodness and keep standing in the Love of God’s greatest Gift to us ALL, JESUS! (See John 3:16).
As Jesus is preparing to die.. He stops .. And thinks about YOU .. He prays for you!
Read John 17 and Listen:
*V9 Jesus says to the Fathers he is praying for those who KNOW Him…
*V15 … He asks for protection from the evil one (satan) .. KNOW satan is real and seeking to destroy you …
*V20 . Again he repeats He is praying for you who chose to follow His name …
Please read the whole Chapter of John 17 and live in peace and comfort knowing Jesus prayed for each of us ..
Thank you Jesus for thinking of me in your darkest hour. Thank you for your never ending love for me …
2 Timothy 3:16 All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right.
Anyone who desires to live for God, reject the devil, and reject the world’s system, must know God’s Word.
*We must study the scriptures, for they reveal the Will of God for OUR Actions and Attitudes.
*To be filled with the knowledge of God’s will, we must be filled with God’s Word.
*Knowledge of God’s will is foundational in developing Christian conduct and character.
*There is no way we can fulfill God’s will if we don’t know what it is.
People are tired and worn out because of lack of knowledge and full of ignorance. (Matthew 11:28, 29+Hosea 4:6)
The Word is strong enough to break away or apart any darkness.
*If you focus light long enough on anything, that thing will break or melt away.
*We may all want instant gratification but that is not how God works with all things.
*The light of the word drives out demonic activity.
**We must pray and sanctify ourselves by the word. Take a look at 2 Peter 1:3-7.
“In Him we live, move, and have our being.”
Heavenly Father, thank You for equipping me. Thank You for empowering me. Help me to stay focused on Your Word and Your plan for me today. Help me to walk in Your anointing so that I can do all You’ve called me to do. Lord, please help us to not just learn your words but to live them. Help us to apply them and change our lives as a result. I bless You today in Jesus’ name. AMEN.
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