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Listen carefully, he will tell you the truth.
This is the sixth time that Jesus predicts his own death in Luke. He wants to prepare his disciples for life after his physical death. It is hard for me to imagine myself in that position. These twelve have been traveling for some time with Jesus heading to Jerusalem. They believe that there is going to be a celebration for Jesus when they get there. Jesus tries again and again to prepare them for what is to come.
What has Jesus tried to prepare us for? Jesus is a loving God and would like for us to be ready for what lies ahead. The problem is that sometimes, we do not hear him. We tend to think that we know what is coming and are sometimes discouraged and regretfully unprepared. I love his heart in wanting the twelve to know and be ready.
I am certainly not trying to compare Jesus’ death to the issues that we deal with in life. What I am trying to say here is that sometimes, we are lead, we are told, we are given the tools and we need to be ready to accept these things. Be ready to hear and get ready for those things that the Lord would have us go through. Both happy and sad. There is a reason for all things. I am in total awe that Jesus died for me. I also that it is now my responsibility while I am on this earth to use that gift in a way that glorifies him. It is my job to live for him, work for him, and in everything I do, do it with him in mind.
I digress, my apologies.
I pray that I will hear, and trust what I am told by the Lord. That I will use my gifts that I am given to his glory. I want to always by ready and I pray that I don’t miss the still quiet voice of the Lord.
Yes, may the still small voice and the reading of God’s word support, strenghthen, and guide me today. Thank you God for your word. Also remember to pray for Alan’s surgery.
Thank you Jesus for speaking to us today and never giving up your love for us. Please help me have ears to hear your guiding voice today so that I can follow the plans you have for me. I want nothing more than to dwell in your presence.
Lord please take care of our friend Alan today, guide the surgeon’s hand and give Alan strength to recover quickly.
Amen.
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Open my eyes, open my ears, your truth is all around us if we watch and listen to your teachings..If we make ourselves available he will show us his truth that can only be from our God. For that we give you our thanks..
Candy, I just heard from your proud MOM and DAD who turned me to your devotional. I loved it and needed to hear it now. Will explain to Mom and Dad. Miss you down here in Florida. when ya coming to visit?
You express THE WORD very clearly. Keep it up.
My love to Christian.
Louie