Month: December 2024

Scripture Matthew 24:44 Therefore you also be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.

Observation: We don’t know when the end of days is coming or if Christians will be called up before the tribulation or have to endure the tribulation with others. No matter what we are called to be ready when that time comes. Jesus needs to find us busy doing the work we are called to do. This is the time to grow closer to God and to others and to be the example we are called to be to this fallen world.

Application: I need to be working harder doing what God has called me to do. I need to be a light and be ready when someone might ask me a question about my faith and to give my testimony whenever possible. I owe my Lord everything and need to be willing to give it when He calls.

Prayer My Lord I’m ready to go to work. Guide me on my journey today and put the people you desire to talk to in my path. May I always be busy doing your will in my life.

Scripture Matthew 23:12 And whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.

Observation: I’ve been walking with my Lord for a long time now and being humble is difficult for me at times. I want to be noticed and complimented for my efforts and that is not what God calls me to do. When I’m humble others can see the work of the Lord and He gets glorified, which is why I’m here.

Application: I’m nothing without my Lord and whenever I feel otherwise, I need to repent and humble myself before my King. People need to see me and think of my Lord, I need to be humble to those that God puts in my path and be a servant to all.

Prayer My Lord I’m here as your servant and as your servant only. Keep me humble before you and those you call me to serve. I freely give you this life as a living sacrifice may it be holy and pleasing to you.

Scripture Matthew 22:46And no one was able to answer Him a word, nor from that day on did anyone dare question Him anymore.

Observation: This is one of my favorite verses. I can picture the pharisees trying to trap Jesus in something He might say. They’ve been trying since the beginning, but finally gave up. I wonder how much they might have learned if they listened instead of questioning Him. The pharisees might have become His disciples instead of His enemy. I bet they are regretting their choice now.

Application: I need to listen more and speak less. As people talk I’m already planning on what I’m going to say instead of listening to them. I need to be a better listener especially when it comes to God. When I pray, I need to take time to stay still and listen.

Prayer My Lord, You know me better than I know myself. You know how my mind races and it’s hard for me to be still. Please help me hear your voice and obey what You command me to do.

Scripture Matthew 21:3 And if anyone says anything to you, you shall say, ‘The Lord has need of them,’ and immediately he will send them.”

Observation: This is what the Lord is saying to us today that He has need for us. God has made us each with special gifts and He desires to use those gifts to glorify Him. Are we going to be obedient as the owner of that donkey was and give freely of what God asks or are we going to ignore God’ request and keep what we want for ourselves?

Application: Most of my life I never even thought of God or that I was worth anything at all, especially to Him. He has shown me that I can be of use to Him and He wants to use me. I need to always be available to His calling on my life and give freely of what He needs from me.

Prayer My Lord all that I have and am is yours. Please take what You want I freely give it to You. Use it to glorify You.

Scripture Matthew 20:28 just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.”

Observation: Jesus set the example of what we are called to do, serve. When I received Jesus as my Lord and Savior that was the first thing that He put on my heart, that I needed to be serving. For the first time in my life, I was doing something for others and it felt great. God continued to put opportunities in my path to be used by Him.

Application: My joy has always come when I was serving in my Lord’s name. I need to continue doing that until He calls me home. The prayer ministry God has given me is my way to serve others that might be hurting and need to hear what God has to say to them.

Prayer My Lord I’m your bondservant and look forward to what You call me to do. You gave me a heart for service and I thank you, please continue to use me to do that in glory and honor to You.

Scripture Matthew 19:26 But Jesus looked at them and said to them, “With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”

Observation: As a man I continue to try things that I can’t succeed in and then fail. I have times when God calls me to do something and I know that I’m not doing it alone. God accompanies me each day on my walks on the strand and He is the one that puts people in my path and then He speaks to them through the Holy Spirit. There is nothing God can’t do or do through me.

Application: I need to have God guide me on this journey I’m on. I need to be following His directions and make sure I don’t go anywhere without Him. When it appears I succeeded in something make sure others know that it was God who deserves all of the credit.

Prayer Dear Lord use me to accomplish whatever You desire. Help me get out of my own way and be in your presence. Show me how to give You all of the glory and honor. Please use me each day to fulfill the purpose I was created for.

Scripture Matthew 18:6 “But whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in Me to sin, it would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck, and he were drowned in the depth of the sea.

Observation: I’m living in the worst time I can remember. Children are being abused, aborted, traded for sex and have no chance for a good life. Children are sold as merchandise to those that have the money to pay for them. As terrible as these people are that are selling these children the ones that pay for this immorality are worst, because if there was no one that wanted this perversion there would be no one to sell it. Jesus must weep each day to see what is happening to His children.

Application: I donate money to groups that help children trapped in sex trafficking. I should be looking for ways to donate my time to help support these groups and be aware of my surroundings to see if there is anyone abusing God’s children.

Prayer My Lord I can only imagine how this must break your heart. Open doors for me to help in any way You desire of me. May those that are doing this be punished and the children set free to live a life in glory and honor to You.