NOVEMBER 25 - WORD OF GOD
READ Hebrews 4
As we labor to enter into God’s rest, we may call upon Christ for mercy and grace.
INSIGHT
The Word of God is energized by the Spirit of God. Whenever Scripture goes forth, it never returns without accomplishing the work it was intended to do. This is because the written Word of God is “living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword” (v.12). As we minister to others, the Bible must be central to all that we say and do. We must always remember that it is the Word which is alive, not our own insights, clever arguments, or interesting stories.
PRAYER
Because God has provided the Bible as our source of truth, we give Him praise:
I will bless the Lord who counsels me —
Even at night when my thoughts trouble me.
I always let the Lord guide me.
Because he is at my right hand,
I will not be shaken.
Therefore my heart is glad
And my whole being rejoices;
My body also rests securely.
You reveal the path of life to me;
In your presence is abundant joy;
At your right hand are eternal pleasures
(Psalm 16:7-9, 11).
Pause for praise and thanksgiving. Pray this confession to the Lord as you seek to keep your life free from sin:
So now, kings, be wise;
Receive instruction, you judges of the earth.
Serve the Lord with reverential awe
And rejoice with trembling.
Pay homage to the Son or he will be angry
And you will perish in your rebellion,
For his anger may ignite at any moment.
All who take refuge in him are happy
(Psalm 2:10-12).
Confess any sins that the Holy Spirit brings to your mind, and pray this affirmation to the Lord:
But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you (Matthew 5:44).
As you make your requests known to the Lord, include:
Finally, offer this prayer to the Lord:
But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ! Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, be steadfast, immovable, always excelling in the Lord’s work, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain (1 Corinthians 15:57-58).
As we labor to enter into God’s rest, we may call upon Christ for mercy and grace.
INSIGHT
The Word of God is energized by the Spirit of God. Whenever Scripture goes forth, it never returns without accomplishing the work it was intended to do. This is because the written Word of God is “living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword” (v.12). As we minister to others, the Bible must be central to all that we say and do. We must always remember that it is the Word which is alive, not our own insights, clever arguments, or interesting stories.
PRAYER
Because God has provided the Bible as our source of truth, we give Him praise:
I will bless the Lord who counsels me —
Even at night when my thoughts trouble me.
I always let the Lord guide me.
Because he is at my right hand,
I will not be shaken.
Therefore my heart is glad
And my whole being rejoices;
My body also rests securely.
You reveal the path of life to me;
In your presence is abundant joy;
At your right hand are eternal pleasures
(Psalm 16:7-9, 11).
Pause for praise and thanksgiving. Pray this confession to the Lord as you seek to keep your life free from sin:
So now, kings, be wise;
Receive instruction, you judges of the earth.
Serve the Lord with reverential awe
And rejoice with trembling.
Pay homage to the Son or he will be angry
And you will perish in your rebellion,
For his anger may ignite at any moment.
All who take refuge in him are happy
(Psalm 2:10-12).
Confess any sins that the Holy Spirit brings to your mind, and pray this affirmation to the Lord:
But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you (Matthew 5:44).
As you make your requests known to the Lord, include:
- Wisdom in interpreting the Bible
- Missionaries in India
- Whatever else is on your heart
Finally, offer this prayer to the Lord:
But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ! Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, be steadfast, immovable, always excelling in the Lord’s work, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain (1 Corinthians 15:57-58).
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