Mark 2- Miraculous Signs

 

Jesus does the impossible to help people recognize He is not just different than other leaders, but actually God.  The miracles were so convincing that many stopped all they were doing and followed Him.  Lord, let me be likewise impacted everyday.

Mark 1- Instant Transformation

 

This is the kind of healing we all want.  One act of faith and perfect removal of sin, as well as any evidence of it.  We hear stories of this type of miraculous removal of temptation and after salvation, the temptation is gone, never again to feel the pull of some awful sin…but it is exceedingly rare.  Most of us battle tooth and nail to overcome our sin.  Lord, in either case give us the strength to fight or the grace to share the work You are doing in us!

Matthew 25- Proportionately Gifted

 

God gives to each of us what it is that we can handle, no more…no less.  That is both for our blessings, abilities and trials.  He expects us to use them all appropriately and bring Him glory through all of them good & bad, amazing and trying, blessing and curse.  Lord, grant me the strength to bring You glory through all that You ordain to me.

Matthew 24- Alert & Ready

 

We are called to be ready at every moment for Jesus to return.  That means we need to be following Him every second of the day. No lapse in focus, no chasing sin for a second, no selfishness…always pursuing Jesus.  I need help to do that!

Matthew 23- Secret Pride

 

What a horrific passage to read for the 100th time…never seeing myself so clearly described before.  I didn’t see it at the time, but my pride was in full bloom years ago as I had these prideful motivations while in full time ministry.  Lord, help me to serve others well…would all that I do for Your kingdom bring You alone glory!

Matthew 22- All Invited

How awesome to see Gods persistence in bringing people into His feast…all are invited, yet each person gets to choose if they will participate.  Even better Jesus provides us all the proper clothing for the feast, we are to put on Christ and be recognized as His.  Shockingly, some will reject His covering and demand to wear their own efforts…only to be tossed out.

Lord, clothe me in your salvation and help me to depend on You alone for my entrance into Your kingdom.

Matthew 11- Find Rest

 

What a promise! Jesus calls us to go to Him, accept His yoke and learn from Him…our response: rest for our soul.  Not just relaxation, but our entire self- head, heart, bones and body will experience REST… Lord, I need that today!

Strengthen me to: 

 -go to You in prayer.

 -accept Your guidance, direction and presence.

 -learn Your way, see Your fingerprints around me.