Jesus was praying for those who would believe in Him in the future through the words of His Disciples. This prayer, from the Upper Room, was one of the last that He prayed that night with them. Jesus was praying for the Believers to come…those who after listening and reading the Gospels would accept Jesus as their Savior. In other words – He prayed for you in mind that night.
Psalm 34:14 ” Turn from evil and do good, seek peace and pursue it.”
The word peace in this verse essentially denotes a satisfied condition, a state of peacefulness, a sense of wellbeing. So why wouldn’t we want to strive for that in our lives? We are told in this Psalm to not only seek peace, but to go after it. Peace is attainable, achievable, and something that can be realized deep within.
Isaiah 25:1 ” O Lord, You are my God; I will exalt You and praise Your name, for in perfect faithfulness You have done marvelous things, things planned long ago.”
God has a plan for your life…it was created and prepared long before you were even born. He has a purpose for your life…designed and perfected before the earth was even formed. Within our Lord’s loving-kindness and favor towards you, He has planned it – so it will be, He has purposed it – so it will stand. (Isaiah 14:24)
Psalm 15:8 ” I have set the Lord always before me. Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.”
When the Lord is constantly and continually in my thoughts, that worldly junk can’t seep in and take over my mind. When God is foremost in my thought pattern, anxiety and fear can’t control my emotions. When I place the Lord always before me…He’ll be ahead of me, leading the way.
Galatians 3:28 ” There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Jesus Christ.”
All barriers to Jesus are gone…nothing can now keep you from Him. All social, economical, or gender based limits have been abolished through the blood of Christ. There is but one flock…with one Shepherd.
Micah 2:7 ” Do not My Words do good to him whose ways are upright? “
By obeying the Lord’s commands and being in His Word daily, we will benefit in all ways. Good will come our way…practically, economically, and materially as we live according to His Word.
Acts 20: 24 ” … if only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me.”
This should be the prayer and wish of every Believer – to complete the calling that God has given us. Yes, each one of us has been called into a Ministry of some sort. It may be small or large, private or public, modest or grand. But with the calling, comes the work of accomplishing it to the very best of our ability – with God’s help and guidance.
Proverbs 13: 21 ” Misfortune pursues the sinner, but prosperity is the reward of the righteous.”
Good luck – bad luck…the world looks at it like we have no control over what we get. But many times it’s the foolish and reckless decisions we make prior that decide that final outcome. Luck has nothing to do with it when it comes to living a Godly life full of wisdom, prudence, and self-control.
Jeremiah 50: 34 ” Yet their Redeemer is strong; the Lord Almighty is His name. He will vigorously defend their cause…”
God’s powerful hand is ever hovering over you to fiercely protect and contend on your behalf. There is none like His equal. He is your kinsman Redeemer…your Deliverer…the Lord Almighty is His name.
Matthew 16:24 “… and take up his cross and follow Me.”
We are called to follow Jesus with a believing trust and obedience. We are called to follow His leading and act according to His example. Our relationship and fellowship with our Lord and Savior is at the very heart of our walk with Him…it needs to be cared for and nurtured on a daily basis. This new year, determine in your mind to follow the Lord more closely…to be in His Word daily…to listen for His voice more acutely…to commune with Him more actively. At the start of this new year…follow Jesus.
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