God’s Power
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Matthew 21:21-22
And Jesus answered them, Truly I say to you, if you have faith (a firm relying trust) and do not doubt, you will not only do what has been done to the fig tree, but even if you say to this mountain, Be taken up and cast into the sea, it will be done. And whatever you ask for in prayer, having faith and [really] believing, you will receive.
Jesus had just spoken to a fig tree and deemed it unworthy to live because it had no fruit on it.
His disciples were amazed when they saw the fig tree wither and die.
Then the Lord talked to them about prayer and belief.
He told them that whatever they asked for, if they had the faith and belief, they would receive it.
I remember the day I started hearing music and lyrics.
I had just bowed my head at the piano and asked if the Lord would bless praise and worship music.
As soon as I prayed that prayer, the Lord bestowed the gift of song writing upon me.
So, today I imagine the Lord in heaven waiting.
Waiting for us to pray the prayers so He can impart the gifts He has in mind for us.
As parents, we may feel similarly just before Christmas morning.
We’ve purchased all the gifts, wrapped them, set them under the tree, and wait with anticipation for our children unwrap them.
We are so excited to see the look on their faces when we give them what they so desire.
The fulfillment of the perfect gift is an awesome thing to behold.
Maybe, in the smallest way, this is how the Lord waits.
How he waits to give us the gifts He has for us.
When we pray for things that the Lord wants us to have, the gifts come in abundance.
When our desires line up with God’s, there is nothing He will not do to make them come to pass.
Today I choose to pray that the Lord’s desires become my desires.
May you find that as you are aligned with God’s desires, He will quickly come to your aid and provide all that is needed.
Daily Prayer:
O Lord, thank You for showing us Your power in Your Word. There is nothing You cannot do. You are all powerful and almighty! All things are done according to Your Word. Increase our faith and belief in You, and align our desires with Yours, Lord. May Your heavenly power come down and bless those in need of You today. And may our hearts be filled with peace, joy, and love as we prepare to celebrate the birth of Your Son. Help us bless someone day. Thank You for hearing our prayer.
Answer: I AM the Great I AM, and I AM with you.
Response: May we be filled with praise for You, almighty God and Father. In Jesus’ name, amen.
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