JESUS PRAYS FOR US!

 

Saturday, August 29, 2026

 

JESUS PRAYS FOR US!

 

Mark 1:35

35 And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he [Jesus] went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed.

 

Luke 22:31-32

31 And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat:

32 But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.

 

Matt 26:36

36 Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder.

 

          Jesus prayed – a lot! He prayed early in the morning before light and before people. Don’t you wonder what Jesus was praying for?

 

          Jesus prayed – specifically! He prayed for Simon Peter regarding Peter’s test of faith. We all know that Peter denied the Lord three times while warming his hands at the enemy’s fire. We also know that he reaffirmed his devotion three times before the breakfast fire after the Lord’s resurrection. Jesus prayed specifically for Peter and that prayer was answered.

 

          Jesus prayed – generally! In John chapter 17 Jesus prayed for you and for me. He prayed in general terms because He prayed for all those who WOULD believe. So He prayed for me.

 

          Jesus is still praying! He sits at the Father’s right hand – ever living to intercede for us. Whatever troubles you today is already being seriously considered in heaven.

 

Thank you, Lord, for praying for me. AMEN

 

TRANSITION AND CHANGE!

 

Friday, August 28, 2026

 

TRANSITION AND CHANGE!

 

Josh 3:4

4 Yet there shall be a space between you and it, about two thousand cubits by measure: come not near unto it, that ye may know the way by which ye must go: for ye have not passed this way heretofore.

 

          The “wilderness” was a relatively small area geographically. Because the ten spies feared entering the land of promise, they discouraged the people. They wandered around for 40 years!

 

          Those forty years were spent learning to trust God for provision, protection, and direction. Most of the fearful died off! Moses was also dead and the leadership was given to Joshua. It was time for a change. It was time for a transition. It was time to enter the land of promise. Some preparation was in order because they had not gone this far before.

 

          Joshua ordered the camp to move ten miles from their encampment to the banks of the Jordan. How would they cross over? God would answer that. How would Jericho respond to their encroachment? God would take care of that too. Change is almost always fearful and, for Christians, always requires trust and obedience. Miracles follow!

 

          Are you facing great changes? Perhaps God is leading you to a place you have never been, or a circumstance you have never encountered. This is always fearful because you are entering unfamiliar territory. The proper response is to keep God in clear view, trust, and obey.

 

Dear Lord, many today are facing unsettling changes and challenges. Help us to never lose sight of Your leadership. Give us strength to follow you. Encourage us because we have not passed this way before. AMEN

 

HE GIVETH MORE STRENGTH!

 

Thursday, August 27, 2026

 

HE GIVETH MORE STRENGTH!

 

Isa 40:29-31

29 He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.

30 Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall:

31 But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.

 

          Our God understands that our frame is weak and there are limits to our resources. Even young men grow weary, but God promises power [vigor] and strength.

 

          Whatever has been draining your strength is no match for the God of heaven! Seek Him out! Rest in his presence! “To them that have no might he increases strength.”

 

He Giveth More Grace

Song by Don Moen

 

He giveth more grace when the burdens grow greater

He sendeth more strength when the labors increase

To added affliction He addeth His mercy

To multiplied trials His multiplied peace

 

His love has no limit, His grace has no measure

His pow'r has no boundary known unto men

For out of His infinite riches in Jesus

He giveth, and giveth, and giveth again

 

Dear Lord, restore and refuel those who are weary today. AMEN