Month: December 2016

Pray Unto the Lord – He Will Respond

Scripture: Isaiah 38: 1-5

In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. And Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz came unto him, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Set thine house in order: for thou shalt die, and not live.  Then Hezekiah turned his face toward the wall, and prayed unto the LORD,  And said, Remember now, O LORD, I beseech thee, how I have walked before thee in truth and with a perfect heart, and have done that which is good in thy sight. And Hezekiah wept sore.  Then came the word of the LORD to Isaiah, saying, Go, and say to Hezekiah, Thus saith the LORD, the God of David thy father, I have heard thy prayer, I have seen thy tears: behold, I will add unto thy days fifteen years.

Scripture Commentary: Pray unto the Lord for help for He is able to supply your needs

The Bible tells us often to pray unto the Lord.  How many times have you prayed to God for help? How many times have you promised the lord you will do better if he helps you? God answers our prayers, but we forget our promises to him. Even if God doesn’t answer our prayers the way we expect him to, he still answers because we are still here.

We ask, promise, and cry for wants and needs from our Lord. God always responds. But what do you do when God asks for something from you? The Lord asks us to do things like love one another, spread His Word, and live a Christ-like life.

Hezekiah prayed to the Lord and God added fifteen years to his life. How many years has the Lord added to your life, or to the life of someone you prayed for? Do not pray and forget later how good God is to you.

Thank God everyday.

Read the Entire Chapter:
Isaiah Chapter 38

Is Your Heart Set on Idols or on God?

Scripture: Ezekiel 14: 2-3

And the word of the Lord came unto me saying, Son of man, these men have set up their idols in their heart, and put the stumbling block of their iniquity before their face: should I be enquired of at all by them?

 

Scripture Commentary: Let your faith be personal and real – open your heart to God

God condemned the elders for worshiping idols in their hearts while coming to God’s prophet for advice. Do you go to your pastor and your friends with evil in your heart and mind, asking for forgiveness without any change?

Do you go to church and pray but are not sincere?  Are you dedicated to pursuing the idols of reputation, acceptance, wealth, or sensual pleasure?  Refocus your attention and dedicate yourself to God.

Nothing should captivate your allegiance and imagination as a replacement of your devotion to God. Each individual has his/her own relationship with God. We are weak but God is our strength.

God wants to recapture your heart. Let Jesus Christ show you the way. Do not become spiritually dormant. Do not be unfruitful to God.

Let your faith be personal and real.  God’s arms are open for you.

Read the Entire Chapter:
Ezekiel Chapter 14