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A difficult thing to do in these troubled times!
Tag: Faith
How are we similar to John the Baptist, as Followers of Jesus
John was that voice crying in the wilderness preparing the way for the coming Messiah
“A voice is calling, “Clear the way for the Lord in the wilderness; Make smooth in the desert a highway for our God.”
Isaiah 40:3 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/isa.40.3.NASB1995
We are in the wilderness of a thirsty and dry land, desiring something more than man’s wisdom, yet lacking any Hope. We as believers, are here to prepare the way, for the one who has now come, and gives hope. His name is Jesus. The hope is “Good News” to the one who believes in Faith.
“Now in those days John the Baptist *came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea, saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” For this is the one referred to by Isaiah the prophet when he said, “The voice of one crying in the wilderness, ‘Make ready the way of the Lord, Make His paths straight!’ ””
Matthew 3:1-3 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/mat.3.1-2.NASB1995
“As it is written in Isaiah the prophet: “Behold, I send My messenger ahead of You, Who will prepare Your way; The voice of one crying in the wilderness, ‘Make ready the way of the Lord, Make His paths straight.’ ””
Mark 1:2-3 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/mrk.1.2-3.NASB1995
Matt 3:3 ; Mark 1:2-3 ; Luke 3:3-6
We are a voice, crying out to a lost and dying world that there is hope, both now and for an eternal future, to ALL who believe, JUST AS YOU ARE, not by anything we can do but accept his word, but by everything that HE DID FOR US.
May we be like John the Baptist, that many will be pointed to Jesus, by both our WORDS and our DEEDS.
Taken from: Expose the Secret Plots of the Enemy by NatashaBrown Watson
Our Father, King of Heaven’s Armies, I approach you in the name and by the blood of Jesus, interceding for our country, your people, and your plans. Lord, thank you for revealing hidden things that have been disguised by deception, flattery, lies, and wolves in sheep’s clothing. I speak to every system of wickedness and pull it down in the name of Jesus. I command every corrupt politician, church leader, and business leader to repent and yield to the Holy Spirit. Father God, if they refuse, I pray that you will shine your light upon them and expose their evil ways. Holy Spirit, help God’s intercessors arise, pray without ceasing, and listen for your instructions so that we do not miscarry the vision and victories of God. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Don’t lose Heart, for God, does not give up on us!
“For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.”
Ephesians 6:12 NASB1995
Give us this Day, our Daily Bread!
There are five things about bread we need to know:
B: Basic
Bread is foundational. In Jesus’ day, it was a staple of their diet—simple to make but complex in how it reaches us. Think about it: bread requires farming, threshing, milling, baking, transporting, selling, and serving. A restaurant crafts a recipe. A server brings it to your table. A bank operates so you can pay for it. There’s a whole process behind every loaf, and at every point along the way, God gets the glory.
R: Rises
Bread rises! And it’s a powerful symbol of what God wants to do in our hearts as we seek Him. When life heats up, we rise. Bread goes through a lot to get to us—from a single buried seed to being held in our hands. It rises because of the adversity it endures. The process may not be pleasant, but it is always profitable.
E: Energy
Getting bread takes effort. God’s provision requires us to break a sweat. Don’t pray for something you aren’t willing to work for. We are called to be active, not passive. And provision is cyclical—energy goes into making bread, and bread gives us energy in return. The same is true spiritually. Jesus compared Himself to bread because we need Him as part of our daily spiritual diet.
A: Ask
You have to ask for it. Matthew 7:7 tells us to ask, seek, and knock—not just once, but persistently. And if you look closely, those three words spell ASK! Petition God earnestly. Nothing is too big or too small to bring before Him. Don’t live with a scarcity mindset—your Father loves to provide.
D: Decays
Bread is perishable. It doesn’t last forever. You have to use what you have and keep it fresh. The same goes for your spiritual life. Are you studying His Word? Are you in community? Are you serving? Are you coming back daily to ask God for fresh strength and a fresh filling? He gives daily bread, but we need to return again and again to receive it.
Excerpt from the Bible App devotion: “5 Days in the Lords Prayer”
“Christmas and Easter, is Good News, to All who Believe”
A light to the World, to open our eyes to our own darkness, to remove the chains of bondage. Our part……..Believe and walk in faith in Jesus, who did what we could not.
“I am the Lord, I have called You in righteousness, I will also hold You by the hand and watch over You, And I will appoint You as a covenant to the people, As a light to the nations, To open blind eyes, To bring out prisoners from the dungeon And those who dwell in darkness from the prison.”
Isaiah 42:6-7 NASB
A Summary of the Gospel of Mark. What do you think?
www.bible.com/reading-plans/22273/day/250
Nothing will be Impossible with God….
May we show Grace, this season, as as one who has received much Grace. Lord help us see through your eyes, to see how much Grace, we have received, that we might give freely to others. May your Spirit fill us with the same Love, that we have received.
Happy Thanksgiving!What are you Thankful for?
Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, For His Love is everlasting. Psalms 136:1
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