Devotionals, Month of March year 2021
March 1 st,2021
Yes, in the way of Your judgments, O LORD, we have waited for You; The desire of our soul is for Your name And for the remembrance of You. With my soul I have desired You in the night, Yes, by my spirit within me I will seek You early; For when Your judgments are in the earth, The inhabitants of the world will learn righteousness. Isaiah 26:8-9
This is Day 15 that we are putting on hold our devotional “Epistle To The Colossians,” and will return to this in 7-21 days as the Lord leads. From December 1st to February 13th we have done a 75-day marathon of lengthy devotionals and a slowdown with a single verse/or few verses seems wise at the moment.
I sense my current projects need focused attention through the end of March- so likely the break will be 45 days in total. Actually, I think that can be a good 120-days pattern, spend 75 days doing longer version devotionals and 45 days of single verse devotionals, and repeat the cycle.
Prayer: Father God, I thank you that you have established your Word and it is forever fixed in heaven [Psalms 119:89] and nothing will change that because, you, O Lord, will never change [Malachi 3:6; Numbers 23:19]. You are our Rock, your works are perfect, AND ALL YOUR WAYS ARE JUST [ Psalms 18:30; Deuteronomy 32:4 ].
We thank you for the promise that the Word you have breathed gives to us, the laws that guide our lives it has taught us, and your action to defend its truth and deliver your saints who put their hope in your Word [ Psalms 119:114; Jeremiah 1:12; Acts 16:25-26;Psalms 34:19; Luke 18:7-8; Matthew 18:19]. We pray that your resurrection power will be with all of us who wait patiently, believing in your covenant, and choosing righteousness even in dead circumstances that are beyond human ability to resolve[ Isaiah 40:28-31; Romans 4:17-22; Ezekiel 37:3; Jeremiah 32:17; Psalms 15:4; Psalms 24:4; Psalms 25:14; Psalms 111:6; Deuteronomy 1:8; Deuteronomy 7:9; 2 Chronicles 16:9; Psalms 36:5; Psalms 115:1; 2 Timothy 2:13; James 1:17; Luke 1:37].
In the ways of your judgments, O Lord, we wait. Our hearts are steadfast in your holy will [Psalms 57:7; James 1:6; Colossians 1:9]. Early in the morning we seek you for this [Psalms 63:1; Proverbs 8:17; Jeremiah 29:13; 2 Chronicles 15:15; Psalms 119:2; 1 Samuel 7:3; Isaiah 55:6; Isaiah 45:19; Hebrews 11:6]. We ask that all contrary things that would derail our heavenly calling will be annihilated by your heavenly fire [Isaiah 54:17; Isaiah 57:14; Isaiah 62:10; Psalms 97:3; Psalms 18:8-14]. Let your terrible swift sword pursue and punish Leviathan and his collaborators in the matters that concern our lives[ Isaiah 27:1; Romans 16:20; 2 Corinthians 10:3-6; Exodus 14:14].
In the powerful name of Jesus, we pray. Amen!
March 2 nd,2021
One of those days Jesus went out to a mountainside to pray, and spent the night praying to God. Luke 6:12
Prayer: Father God, I thank you for the opportunities you give us to spend time in your presence on earth here and our privilege of spending eternity in your presence hereafter [Psalms 73:24; Genesis 5:24; Numbers 9:23; Psalms 139:5-8]. There’s nothing that can compare to you Lord and there’s no good thing apart from you. You are more precious than gold for us and all things are rubbish in our eyes when they are compared to the surpassing excellence of being filled with your Spirit, instructed in your Word, seeing your wonders, and knowing your delight [Psalms 4:6-7; Psalms 17:15; Philippians 3:14; Isaiah 9: 2-3;Proverbs 3:15; Proverbs 8:10-11; Philippians 3:7-10; Psalms 63:3; Psalms 73:25-26; Matthew 13:44-46; Mark 8:37; Psalms 16:11; Psalms 36:8; Job 36:11 ; Jeremiah 27:5; Deuteronomy 2:7; Ezekiel 44:28].
Indeed, one day in your courts is better than a thousand days elsewhere, whether work, shopping, business, or anything else this world may consider to be of value. One hour beholding your face, and intensely interceding for the world, is better than a whole month mining gold or enjoying the best of pleasures the world can offer [Psalms 84:10; Psalms 27:4; Luke 10:42; Romans 14:5-7; Luke 11:1; John 6:27; John 12:5; 1 Samuel 12:23; 1 Timothy 2:1-5; Ezekiel 22:30; 2 Corinthians 16:9;Joshua 24:15; Psalms 26:8; Psalms 42:1-4; Job 23:12; Hosea 2:19-20; 1 Corinthians 6:17; John 4:23-24; Hebrews 11:6].
Let your dazzling light blind our eyes to anything else that doesn’t reflect your face or reveal your heart. Help us to be set apart from the world and the distractions that consume our time and erode our passion for you and your kingdom. May our days only be spent in knowing you and making you known [Acts 9:3; Acts 22:6; Acts 26:13; Psalms 119:37; Psalms 101:2; Isaiah 33:15-16; Hebrews 12:29; Exodus 24:17; Deuteronomy 4:24; Song of Solomon 8:6; 2 Corinthians 6:14-16; 1 Peter 2:9; Isaiah 6:1-8; Hebrews 10:7; 2 Corinthians 3:18; James 1:25; Isaiah 40:12, 15; Matthew 4:8-10; Romans 2:7].
Teach us more how to grow in intimacy with you, how our prayers can become flames ignited by your Spirit within, and how our ministries can be a raw demonstration of your majesty like Jesus, your Son, did [John 12:32; Isaiah 49:15; Song of Solomon 1:4; Hosea 11:4; Deuteronomy 30:6; Leviticus 16:13; John 15:16; 1 John 4:10; Ephesians 1:5; Jeremiah 1:5; Jeremiah 31:3; Isaiah 63:9; James 4:8; Jeremiah 29:13; 1 Timothy 6:12; Psalms 34:8; 1 John 1:1; Hebrews 5:14; John 17:21; Ephesians 3:17-20; Galatians 2:20; John 3:6; Acts 17:28; Hebrews 11:27; Psalms 19:14; Psalms 141:2; 2 Corinthians 2:15; Hebrews 1:7; Psalms 104:4; Matthew 17:2; Matthew 27:51; Hebrews 4:14-15; Hebrews 10:22-23; Leviticus 6:12; 1 Thessalonians 5:17; Revelation 7:15; Hebrews 12:22-23;Psalms 84:4-7; 1 Corinthians 2:4-5; Mark 16:17; Romans 15:19-20; John 3:34]
In the glorious name of Jesus, we pray. Amen!
March 3 rd,2021
At noon Elijah began to taunt them. “Shout louder!” he said. “Surely he is a god! Perhaps he is deep in thought, or busy, or traveling. Maybe he is sleeping and must be awakened. 1 Kings 18:27
Prayer: Father God, I thank you that you are a God that answers by fire when we call upon you. We thank you that all who call upon the name of Jesus will be rescued. You will neither sleep nor slumber, and anytime we will come to you with an emergency or challenge we face, you will not put us off, telling us that you need a break [1 Kings 18:24; Hebrews 12:29; 2 Kings 1:14; 2 Chronicles 7:1;Acts 2:3; Isaiah 65:24; Psalms 135:15-17; John 4:23-24;Acts 3:6; Revelation 3:14-21; Proverbs 11:4, 28; Job 31:24; Jeremiah 48:7; Psalms 94:9; Exodus 4:11;2 Chronicles 16:9; Acts 4:31; Proverbs 18:10; Isaiah 42:13; Isaiah 40:28-31; Romans 10: 12-13; Acts 2:21; Acts 10:34-35; Psalms 145:18; Joel 2:12-28; 1 John 5:14-15; John 15:7; Psalms 50:15; Psalms 121:4; Isaiah 62:6-7; John 5:17; Jeremiah 33:3; Luke 18:7-8; Psalms 109:4; Psalms 34:4; 2 Corinthians 6:2].
We also thank you that we can rest well knowing that you are ever ready to sustain us and will always lift us up and carry us. We pray that in the midst of trials, tribulations, and tests we go through, you will set yourself apart as greater than Baal, Dagon, Buddha, Mao, Gold, Silver, and every name that is named under the sun—that you are our protector, keeper, provider, and great shepherd [ Exodus 15:11; 1 Samuel 2:2; Deuteronomy 4:35; Acts 4:12; Philippians 2:6-11; John 16:33; Revelation 5:5; Psalms 55:22; 1 Peter 2:7; Isaiah 63:9; Psalms 12:6; Daniel 3:25-26; Daniel 6:22; Acts 27:23; Hebrews 11:33; 1 Kings 19:10; 2 Timothy 4:17; John 10:10-11; Genesis 22:8; Matthew 6:11; Philippians 4:19; Romans 5:8; Romans 8:32; Romans 5:3; James 1:2; Isaiah 46:4; 1 Peter 1:18-19; Psalms 34:19; Psalms 20:1; Job 33:26; Psalms 27:5; Psalms 91:13-15; Luke 10:19; John 14:13; Matthew 11:28;Psalms 113:7-8; 1 Kings 8:56]
May the nations see that you are matchless in excellence, magnificent in beauty, invincible in battle, and terrible in your judgments [Ephesians 1:19; 2 Timothy 1:6; Psalms 145:3-5; Psalms 111:3; Psalms 71:17-18; Exodus 15:3; Exodus 3:20; Exodus 8:10-11; Job 5:9; Job 11:7; Job 37:23; Psalms 139:5-6; Psalms 147:5; Revelation 4:8; Psalms 57:11; 1 Timothy 6:15-16; Ezekiel 1:4-28; Isaiah 40:15; Psalms 2:8-12; Psalms 66:3; Romans 11:33-36; Ephesians 1:21-22]
In the majestic name of Jesus, we pray. Amen!
March 4 th,2021
And Moses said to the people, “Do not be afraid. Stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, which He will accomplish for you today. For the Egyptians whom you see today, you shall see again no more forever. The LORD will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace. Exodus 14:13-14
Prayer: Father God, I thank you that when we are surrounded by danger infront and behind us, we can stand still, unafraid, knowing that you have a plan and will rescue us from destructive circumstances [ Deuteronomy 31:8; Psalms 93:1; Job 42:2; Isaiah 59:19; Isaiah 54:17; Luke 13:17; Hebrews 12:3; 1 Peter 5:8; Philippians 1:28; Isaiah 27:1; 1 Corinthians 16:9; Revelation 2:10; Exodus 15:7; Psalms 118:11; Exodus 14;15; John 17:11; Psalms 5:8; Psalms 110:1; Psalms 119:157; Psalms 7:6; Isaiah 1:24; Psalms 8:2; Psalms 13:4; Isaiah 63:4-7; Psalms 18:39; Psalms 18:48; Psalms 23:5; Isaiah 11:13; Psalms 27:2; Psalms 27:11; Psalms 31:11; Isaiah 26:11; Psalms 38:20; Psalms 42:10; Isaiah 41:11; Psalms 44: 5, 7; Psalms 54:5; Psalms 59:10;Isaiah 42:13; Psalms 60:12; Psalms 68:1, Psalms 69:19; Isaiah 64:2; Psalms 71:13; Psalms 74:4;Psalms 78:66; Jeremiah 30:16; Psalms 89:23; Psalms 92:9; Psalms 97:3; Jeremiah 46:10; Psalms 102:8; Psalms 105:24; Ezekiel 30:16; Psalms 106:11; Psalms 108:13; Psalms 109:4; Psalms 109:20; Psalms 109:29; Micah 5:9; Psalms 119:98; Zephaniah 3:15; Psalms 136:24; Psalms 143:12; Nahum 1:2; Luke 21:15]
We also thank you that when we need rest in the work we do, we can be still and know that you are going to keep running the machinery, a wheel within a wheel, as your angels continue to work mightily to help us all who are destined to inherit your salvation [ Mark 6:31; Matthew 11:28; Numbers 10:33-36; Hebrews 4:1-9; 1 Kings 8:56; Matthew 14:30-32; Isaiah 35:4;Psalms 46:1; Ephesians 6:10-18; 1 Peter 5:10; Psalms 136:12; Exodus 6:1; Deuteronomy 4:34; Luke 1:51; Ezekiel 1:16; Psalms 121:4; Hebrews 1:7; Psalms 104:4; Genesis 12:3; Deuteronomy 28:7; John 5:17; 2 Kings 19:35;Acts 12:23; 2 Chronicles 32:21; Isaiah 17:14; Exodus 12:29; Luke 1:71,74; Psalms 63:5; Psalms 111:6 ]
May the raging seas that stand in our way part at the name of Jesus so that we can march forth for the glory of your name. May your mighty arm be revealed in producing a harvest where we have ceased all efforts, as we wait upon your own works [ Hebrews 11:29; Exodus 14:22, 27; Joshua 2:10; Matthew 8:23-27; Mark 4:36-40; Psalms 89:9; Joshua 23:10; Acts 16: 25-31; 2 Timothy 4:16-17; 2 Corinthians 9:10; John 4:35; Haggai 2:19; Genesis 26:12; 1 Corinthians 3:6; Colossians 1:6; John 9:4; John 11:9-10; Colossians 1:29; Hebrews 6:12; Psalms 127:1-2; Psalms 46:6-11; Proverbs 19:21; 1 Samuel 13:11-12; Psalms 37:7; Isaiah 30:15; Isaiah 28:16; Job 25:2; Isaiah 53:1; Psalms 76:1-7; Psalms 98:1; Psalms 2:1-12; Daniel 4:35; Isaiah 39:1; Isaiah 37:20; Zechariah 2:13; Habakkuk 2:20; Zephaniah 3:14-17]
In the powerful name of Jesus, we pray. Amen!
March 5 th,2021
Seek the LORD and his strength; seek his presence continually! Remember the wondrous works that he has done, his miracles, and the judgments he uttered.
Psalms 105:4-5
Prayer: Father God, I thank you that you have called us to seek your face and presence continually, knowing that when we do it with all out hearts, we shall find you. When we find you, we find strength, blessing, favor, deliverance, salvation, and answers to many things we face [Matthew 6:9-13; Jeremiah 29:13; 1 Corinthians 14:15; Romans 10:10; Romans 8:26-27; Isaiah 55:6; 1 Chronicles 16:11; Acts 17:26-27; John 4:23-24; Psalms 34:4-8; Psalms 84:4, 11; Psalms 145:18; James 5:16; Hosea 10:12; Isaiah 44:3; Isaiah 48:18; John 7:37-39; Psalms 55:16-18; Psalms 32:6; Isaiah 45:19; Hebrews 11:6; Joel 2:12-28; Psalms 50:15; Isaiah 45:22; Ezekiel 34:11; Luke 15:4; Luke 19:10; Proverbs 8:17; 2 Chronicles 34:3; Psalms 27:4]
O, Lord, we pray that you give us hungry hearts that will desperately cling to your Word to find nourishment in your truth and thirsty souls that will not be satisfied with any other joy but your glorious presence [Matthew 5:6; Psalms 63:1; Matthew 4:4; Psalms 36:8; Revelation 3:20; Isaiah 55:1; Deuteronomy 26:9; Exodus 3:8; Deuteronomy 27:3; Psalms 107:9; Jeremiah 31:25; Psalms 23:1-5; 2 Corinthians 9:8; Psalms 37:11; 1 Timothy 6:17; Acts 14:17; Psalms 119:14; Psalms 119:28; Psalms 119:162; Acts 12:24; Acts 6:7; Acts 19:20.]
May your strength and might increase in our lives and may your power be demonstrated to this generation so that even millions more people will be brought to seek your treasures and presence [ Psalms 44:1; Psalms 105:4 ;Psalms 22:30-31; Mark 16:15-20; Romans 15:19-20; John 14:12-13; Judges 6:13; Acts 13:8-13; Romans 1:18; 1 Peter 4:17; Genesis 19:26; Luke 17:32; Revelation 3:18; Matthew 13:44; Luke 12:32; Matthew 6:33; Mark 10:30; Jeremiah 23:6; Deuteronomy 4:34; Joshua 24:31; Judges 2:7; 2 Chronicles 24:4-16; Isaiah 49:6; Isaiah 42:16; Isaiah 53:10-12; Psalms 111:6; Joshua 23:4-5; Acts 14:16; Acts 17:30; Jonah 3:7-10; Hosea 2:21-22; Revelation 5:8; Jeremiah 33:3; Jeremiah 5:24; Deuteronomy 11:14; James 5:7; 1 Kings 18:41; Ezekiel 34:26; 2 Chronicles 7:14; John 4:35; Psalms 126:6; John 17:23 ].
In the gracious name of Jesus, we pray. Amen!
March 6 th,2021
The trumpeters and musicians joined in unison to give praise and thanks to the LORD. Accompanied by trumpets, cymbals and other instruments, the singers raised their voices in praise to the LORD and sang: “He is good; his love endures forever.” Then the temple of the LORD was filled with the cloud, and the priests could not perform their service because of the cloud, for the glory of the LORD filled the temple of God. 2 Chronicles 5: 13-14
March 6 th,2021
The trumpeters and musicians joined in unison to give praise and thanks to the LORD. Accompanied by trumpets, cymbals and other instruments, the singers raised their voices in praise to the LORD and sang: “He is good; his love endures forever.” Then the temple of the LORD was filled with the cloud, and the priests could not perform their service because of the cloud, for the glory of the LORD filled the temple of God—2 Chronicles 5: 13-14
Prayer: Father God, I thank you that your glory dwells and fills your temple—our bodies and the whole church. Lord, we long for the Chabod, the glory that rested upon the ark of the covenant, to rest upon us and the Shekinah glory to accompany our church services and ministries—drawing millions of your people into a deeper fellowship with your Spirit, knowing the depths and heights of the love of Christ, and having a manifest visitation of Jesus Christ, as it has been promised to us in your Word before Jesus died for us, and as you did for John on the Island of Patmos [ Isaiah 6:1-3; Ephesians 3:19-20; Acts 2:4; John 7:37-39; 1 Peter 2:9-20; 1 Corinthians 3:16; John 2:19; Romans 12:5; 1 Corinthians 12:27; 2 Samuel 6:7; Psalms 132:8; 2 Chronicles 6:41; Acts 4:30-31; Acts 5:15-16; 2 Corinthians 13:14; John 14:23; John 1:14; 1 John 1:1; Revelation 1:5-18; 1 Corinthians 15:6-8;1 Corinthians 5:4; Matthew 18:20; Matthew 28:20 Haggai 1:7-8; Haggai 2:9 ].
We pray that you give us the gold tried in the fire and put eyesalves on our eyes so that we can be the church with radical faith and perfect holiness, without wrinkle, spot, or blemish. Come and dwell with us and have dinner with us—we want to eat of that hidden manna that was in the ark of the covenant—we want to taste and see that you are good and glorious and that Jesus is the same yesterday, today, and forever—ever saving, healing, casting out demons, raising the dead, and transforming all nations—even to the very ends of the earth. [ Exodus 33:17-23; 2 Corinthians 3:13-18; Revelation 3:14-21; 1 Corinthians 2:9; 2 Kings 6:17; Genesis 21:19; 1 Samuel 9:29; John 1:48; Colossians 2:5; Genesis 19:11; Numbers 22:30-31; Mark 8:34-35; Matthew 15:14; John 9:39; Matthew 13:16; John 12:40; Exodus 4:21; Exodus 10:1; Isaiah 29:10; Mark 9:23; Mark 11:22-24; Matthew 17:20; Romans 12:6; Ephesians 5;27; Colossians 1:28; 2 Corinthians 7:1; 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24; Matthew 10:7-8; Psalms 34:8; Psalms 84:11; Romans 3:23; 2 Corinthians 4:4; Hebrews 12:22-29; Acts 19:11-20; Matthew 12:20-21; Revelation 2:17; Ephesians 3:8; Hebrews 13:8 ]
In the glorious name of Jesus, we pray. Amen!
March 8 th,2021
You yourselves have seen what I did to Egypt, and how I carried you on eagles’ wings and brought you to myself—Exodus 19: 4
Prayer: Father God, I thank you that as we wait upon you, we are having our strength renewed and receiving an impartation of your anointing. We thank you that you are speaking to us and reminding us what you have done in the past—how you delivered the people of Israel and carried them on eagle’s wings [Ephesians 2:6; Colossians 1:13; Psalms 18:33; Isaiah 40:28-31; Psalms 40:1; Psalms 27:14; Luke 24:49; Romans 1:11; Psalms 119: 28; Psalms 138:3; Acts 8:26; Isaiah 30:21; Ezekiel 47:4-5; Ephesians 3:16; Joshua 2:11; Psalms 77:11; Psalms 105:5; Psalms 28:5; Psalms 78:2-22; Psalms 18:17; Psalms 35:10; Matthew 6:13; Deuteronomy 29:2-4; Deuteronomy 32: 10-11; Isaiah 63:9; Deuteronomy 10:12]
As they waited on Mount Sinai for your law, we have come to Mount Zion trembling in worship and adoration. We pray that you will carry us on your wings too, Lord. Your Word says that what eye has no see you have prepared for those who wait for you. We pray, Lord, that this will be fulfilled in our lives and this country this year. That you will amaze us with miracles, breakthroughs, outpourings of the Holy Spirit, provisions, blessings that we have never seen before—causing your people to be in anticipation of even a greater glory—the rapture of the church [ Exodus 19:18-25; Hebrews 12:18-29; Psalms 18:7; Isaiah 46:4; Deuteronomy 1:31; Psalms 68:19; Isaiah 43 verse 1-2; Psalms 71:18; Hosea 2:19; Isaiah 30:18; Isaiah 64:4; 1 Corinthians 2:9; Isaiah 41:10; Isaiah 43:1; Psalms 13:5; Psalms 36:5; Psalms 57:10; Psalms 108:4; 1 Corinthians 13:8; John 14:13; Matthew 7:7; 1 John 5:14; Genesis 22:14; Hebrews 6:14; John 14:1-3; 1 Thessalonians 4:14-17 ].
We pray that the promise of the Redeemed being your treasured possession above all peoples of the earth will be fulfilled in the church. We want to be the church of the glory and the rapture, Father. We say, Come O Lord. Come in glory today and baptize your church in fire like you did on Pentecost. Fill us with your Spirit as we wait in our own “upper rooms.” [ Philippians 3:20-21; 1 Peter 2:9-10; Exodus 19:5-6; John 17:16; Matthew 24:45-46; Proverbs 14:35; Acts 2:17; Ephesians 5:27; 1 Corinthians 16:22; Revelation 22:20; Hebrews 10:37; Matthew 25:1-13]
In the mighty name of Jesus, we pray. Amen!
March 9th,2021
Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowd. After he had dismissed them, he went up on a mountainside by himself to pray. Later that night, he was there alone—Matthew 14:22-23
This is Day 23 that we are putting on hold our devotional “Epistle To The Colossians., ” and will return to this in 21-45 days or few weeks later depending on how the Lord leads, based on the final analysis.
Yesterday (March 8th ) I was able to do a tally of how much time I spent in the book of Colossians devotional—doing an exposition from verse 1-16 between February 1st and February 14th—considering some paragraphs are revised 2-3 times for theological and aesthetic reasons, it came down to 4170-8340 minutes or 3-6 days. Even if we take the lower estimate of 3 days- that is 3 days out of 14 days, 21% of my time, spent on a devotional alone, doing exposition of one verse at a time. I have reaped immense spiritual benefits in just 75 days of devotionals- I can’t even calculate how my already super-blessed life has become even more richly saturated with God’s glory-but I think we will need to move beyond studying into action. For that to happen, it is wise to free as much time as possible. Our initial 75 days will serve as a useful retreat to help us in the years ahead. I really feel like the devotional has made me an impenetrable fortress and I can’t complain about that. That’s what “the shield of faith”—Ephesians 6:16, is given us for. The Word of God is so powerful. I just need to think of ways this ministry can reach more people—not just save a few hundreds but as many as possible.
For accountability purposes, I looked at the time vs paragraphs in the Colossians devotional Chapter 1:1-16 and I found out that it had taken 139 paragraphs— some of the paragraphs are so long they could be cut into 3-4 paragraphs—after identifying which ones— it came to 196 paragraphs for those 16 verses. This means that all the 96 verses of this epistle are likely to be 1175 paragraphs or approximately 15-30 days worth of fulltime Bible studying and resource development.
Realistically, I need a I new strategy.
I am contemplating that starting April 1st, the new plan should be to take time to develop the devotional offline until it is ready and then release one verse over 3-6 days depending on how long each verse is during the exposition. For example if Colossians 3:1 “ If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God, ” turns out to be 15-18 paragraphs and each 3-6 paragraphs portion of the devotional can have “subtitles”—we can post Colossians 3: 1 over a three-six day period Monday-to-Wednesday or Monday to Saturday. For example, in the first one on a Monday we can cover “If ye then be risen with Christ” and the second one on Tuesday we can cover, “Seek those things which are above” and then on the third one on Wednesday we can cover, “where Christ sits at the right hand of God”—This would allow a thorough study like we were doing before –no compromising on the objectives—we have to contemplate the Word fully—at the same time free up hours to do many other things that are important. At the moment I do not do “ministry fulltime,” I think that, realistically, that is the best way to do it. I was telling some friends that Dr Zacharias Tanee Fomum has been an inspiration. He used to be a university organic chemistry professor and he managed to publish over 100 Christian ministry books. Even before I got saved, still a Catholic in high school, I had been blessed by his books on prayer and fasting and I used to practice that long before I got born again. I used to wonder how he did all that but now I think it’s time to follow that kind of innovative practice. It’s similar to Paul’s (Acts 20).
I will decide if this new strategy will be effective on April 1st or if it will be implemented 1-3 months after that, based on how many verses I can work on this month of March. I think it would be good to complete at least the initial 4-7 verses offline (4-7 weeks) to see how this goes “in the laboratory” before posting it online for the public. 4-7 verses done in advance would give me 4-6 weeks to complete devotionals one month ahead before they are ever posted online. That way, there would be non-stop stream of devotionals that are shorter and concise. As a result of all of this, the expected date to Colossians is sometime between May 1st and August 1st.
Addendum: After the single verse devotional done between February 15th and April 10th- we will be doing a repost of older devotionals until we return to Colossians.
Prayer: Father God, I thank you that you are the LORD of the the harvest, and that harvest is so plentiful and we do not so much need to worry whether we will have thousands of people to hear the Good News, as much as we should focus our attention on being faithful laborers of your vineyard who are saturated with your glory [Matthew 9:38; John 4:35; Luke 5:1; Amos 8:11; 2 Chronicles 15:3; Psalms 74:9; Malachi 3:10; Proverbs 3:10; Deuteronomy 28:8; Genesis 26:12; Joel 2:24-28; 1 Corinthians 3:7; Luke 8:11; Joel 3:14; 2 Peter 3:9; Genesis 26:4; Galatians 3:16; Isaiah 42:6; Isaiah 53:12; Acts 14:16; Psalms 72:10; Isaiah 49:23; 2 Timothy 2:2; Colossians 3:16; Jeremiah 15:19; Jeremiah 3:15; Zechariah 3:7; Mark 3:35; Acts 17:32; Acts 16:9]
We want to be servants who spend our time in your presence. We want souls saved and discipled, but we also want to learn to lean on you more and learn how to pray intensely and spend hours in fellowship with you Father, just like Jesus showed us by example. Teach us how to lose contact with the visible things that are temporal so that we can behold your face, meditate before your throne, and invisible things that are eternal [Deuteronomy 33:27; Isaiah 50:10; Isaiah 41:10; Deuteronomy 31:6; Isaiah 59:1; Isaiah 51:9; Isaiah 52:10; Psalms 46:1; Psalms 33:7; Psalms 5:11; Psalms 57:1; 2 Corinthians 13:14; 1 Corinthians 11:1; Ephesians 5:1; Matthew 11:29; Matthew 16:24; 1 John 2:15-17; Colossians 3:1; Hebrews 12:22-29; Luke 10:38-42; 2 Corinthians 4:18; Hebrews 12:2; Hebrews 4:14-16; Colossians 1:16; 1 Corinthians 3:1; 2 Kings 6:17; Exodus 24:15-16]
As we soar like eagles, you are the one we want to encounter in heavens. Even if we may not leave cities like the spiritual sages of old—who went into the mountains—like Sadhu Sundar Singh or Desert Fathers or Apostle Paul in Saudi Arabia—that we will be conscious of how we can go into the closets of our homes and ignore the world around us and all duties that seem to be ever-present, and just enjoy who you are and casting all our burdens at your feet [ Exodus 33:11; Numbers 12:8; Hebrews 1:2; Isaiah 26:8; Psalms 130:5; Matthew 18:19-20; Psalms 121:1; Psalms 123:1; Isaiah 40:26; Luke 2:37; Galatians 1:17; Matthew 6:6; Daniel 2:22; Psalms 90:1-2; 1 Peter 5:7.]
In the name of our Prince of Peace, Jesus, we pray. Amen!
March 10th,2021
I have set watchmen on your walls, O Jerusalem; They shall never hold their peace day or night. You who make mention of the LORD, do not keep silent, And give Him no rest till He establishes And till He makes Jerusalem a praise in the earth— Isaiah 62:6-7
Prayer: Father God, I thank you that not only are you the LORD who watches over Israel of the Middle East and the Israel of God, the church of Jesus Christ, with no sleep or slumber, but also that you call us to allow you no sleep or rest. You fight a relentless war on our behalf [ Exodus 14:14; Exodus 15:3; Psalms 78:65; Isaiah 42:13; Psalms 121:4; Psalms 24:8; Isaiah 8:13; Jeremiah 1:19; Isaiah 26:11; Isaiah 31:4; Zechariah 12:3; Micah 4:11-13; Revelation 19:11]
Lord, we want to partner with your Holy Spirit who intercedes through us with groanings that cannot be uttered, to pray the kind of prayers you want to hear for Israel and the body of Christ. Place the burdens upon our hearts so that we will not rest or give you rest in our intercessions, supplications, requests, thanksgiving, and praises. When we rest in other activities, we pray that you help us to become even more zealous, passionate, and urgent in the prayers of faith for the excellence and praise of Zion in this country and all over the world. Let Satan’s captives be plundered, given liberty, healed, sanctified, and launched into their own ministries to tell of the wondrous miracles you have done in their lives [Romans 8:26-27; Psalms 122:6; Psalms 102:13; Psalms 68:1; Numbers 10:35; Deuteronomy 4:34; Ezekiel 22:30; Psalms 106:23; 1 Timothy 2:1-5; Isaiah 59:16; Romans 9:3; Romans 10:1-4; Psalms 68:18; Ephesians 4: 8; Luke 4:18; Acts 26:18; Matthew 12:28-29; Acts 10:38; Acts 1:8; Isaiah 49:11-16]
Rise up laborers who are faithful in your vineyard, evangelists who plunder hell and populate heaven by the millions. Rise up a group of spiritual warriors, prophets and intercessors who demolish the strongholds of Satan in every nation [1 Corinthians 5:5; 1 Timothy 1:20; 2 Timothy 4:14; Luke 18:7; 1 Peter 4:17; Acts 5:3-11; 1 Corinthians 11:30-32; John 20:23; Acts 13:10-12; Luke 17:1-2; Acts 12:21-24; 1 Corinthians 16:22; 2 Corinthians 10:4-6; 1 John 5:16; Revelation 2:20-24).
We pray that the fear of God, righteousness, anointing, and glory of this latter house will be even greater than the glory of the early church—even as we acknowledge that they are our founding apostles and fathers. O Lord, ourselves who are gentiles, pray for the peace of Jerusalem, even more so, that they may know the Prince of Peace, Jesus. We know they are our roots and of them belong the promises we have inherited and pray that in the gentile church you you continue to reap a harvest of souls [Acts 9:31; Job 28:28; Psalms 33: 8; Psalms 25: 14; Luke 1:50; Psalms 66:3; Psalms 111:6; Deuteronomy 3:24; Acts 16:5; Isaiah 11:1-3; Romans 11:20-22; Romans 9:4; Ephesians 2:20; Revelation 21:14; Isaiah 9:6-7; Romans 11:26; Acts 4:12; Acts 5:31; Romans 1:13]
Open the floodgates of heaven to the point they will stir our Jewish brothers to holy jealousy. Let every tongue that does not agree with this be silenced, in Jesus’ name. Let every weapon fashioned against the Church of Jesus Christ be neutralized and its maker be burned down in the name of Jesus, our Chief Builder, Cornerstone, and Warrior [Malachi 3:10; Zechariah 10:1; Romans 11:13-14; Isaiah 54:17; Proverbs 10 verse 13 and 31; Psalms 63:8-11; Romans 3:19; Job 5:16; Isaiah 37:32; 2 Kings 19:31; Isaiah 10:20; Isaiah 59:17; Matthew 16:19; Galatians 6:16; Hebrews 12:22].
Let it be so, even today. Amen!
March 11th,2021
He makes wars cease to the ends of the earth. He breaks the bow and shatters the spear; he burns the shields with fire. He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.”—Psalms 46: 9-10.
Prayer: Father God, we thank you that you break bows and shatter spears and make wars to cease. Indeed, we echo the prayer of Matthew Bridges, “Crown him the Lord of peace! Whose power a scepter sways, from pole to pole, that wars may cease, and all be prayer and praise.” Lord, we pray for those in authority that you give them such wisdom, especially now as we hear of a new cold war between America and China, and we also see TV images of an open warfare between Russia and Ukraine, that you will continue to sustain peace in the world as you have done so in the past [1 Timothy 2:1-5; 2 Thessalonians 3:1; Isaiah 9:5-7; 1 Samuel 2:4; 2 Samuel 3:1; Psalms 37:15; Psalms 76:2-4; Psalms 125:2; Isaiah 2:4; Jeremiah 49:35; Isaiah 59:8; Romans 3:17; 1 John 3 verse 12 and verse 15; Acts 17:25-28]
We pray that you teach us to be still and calm our thoughts as we behold your glory, seeking you in the secret place, and seeing how you do wonders in working out peace for the saints in the earth. Our heart’s cry is for your name to be exalted among the nations. Defeat the enemies of Christ and His Gospel, according to your promise, in the name of Jesus. Raise up a church that is strong in the Lord and in the power of your might, relying on your victorious arm, and resting in your promises for our salvation and deliverance. As you parted the Red Sea when Israel stood still in a time of trouble, make a way where there seems to be no way for your saints who serve you day and night [Philippians 4:6; Colossians 3:15; Ephesians 2:14-16; Romans 5:1; Hebrews 12:14; James 4:1-2; Genesis 13:8; James 3:14-15; 1 Corinthians 7:15; John 14:27; 2 Corinthians 10:5; Ephesians 6:10-18; Hebrews 10:13; Psalms 110:1-3; 1 Corinthians 15:25; Exodus 15 verse 3 and verse 16; Exodus 6:6; Deuteronomy 7:19; Deuteronomy 5:15; Isaiah 53:1; Isaiah 52:10; Deuteronomy 4:34; Deuteronomy 33:27; Psalms 89 verse 10 and verse 21;Psalms 98:1; Isaiah 63:12; Psalms 44:3; Isaiah 40:10; Isaiah 30:30; Isaiah 43:19; Exodus 17:6; Deuteronomy 8:15; Psalms 126:4; Isaiah 30:25; Matthew 6:11; Isaiah 48:6; Jeremiah 33:3] .
We pray that you help us to live quietly, in godliness, and see all men come to know Jesus and trust in Him as the Mediator of the New Covenant. As we still our souls and seek you in secret, help us to know you more, pursue you as the prize of our highest calling, taste your glorious presence, and see your majestic throne, so that we can reveal your nature and power to the world [1 Timothy 2:3; Matthew 24:14; Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; Matthew 12:20-21; Isaiah 30:15; Philippians 3:13-14; Psalms 19:9-10; Psalms 12:6; Psalms 119:72; Proverbs 8:11; Psalms 34:8; Hebrews 6:5; 1 Peter 2:3; Hebrews 4:15-16; Ezekiel 1:24-26; Psalms 89:14; Psalms 89:39-44; Psalms 9:7; Job 19:29; Matthew 26:52; Daniel 4 verse 3 and verse 34; Psalms 77:19; Isaiah 25:1; Daniel 2:44; Psalms 111:3-4; Psalms 96:6; Psalms 112 verse 3 and verse 9; Psalms 145:4-5; Psalms 104:2-3; Psalms 93:1].
We ask for this in the glorious name of Jesus. Amen!
March 12th,2021
May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all—2 Corinthians 13: 14
Prayer: Father God, we thank you that before we ever learned how to seek your face and your strength, you loved us, chose us, called us, and you sent your Son, Jesus, to die for us. Your love for us is eternal and nothing can separate us from this love. We seek your face because you sought us first. We abide in your presence because you became Immanuel, God with us [Jeremiah 1:5; Ephesians 1:5; 1 John 4:19; John 15:16; Romans 5:8; John 6:44; Hosea 11:4; Matthew 11:27; John 14:8; John 3:16; Romans 8:35; Philippians 1:6; Song of Solomon 3:4; 1 Chronicles 16:11; Psalms 27:8; John 15:9 ; Isaiah 9:6-7; John 1:1; Proverbs 8:23-31; John 8:58; John 10 verse 28 and 30]
Lord Jesus, we thank you for all that you have done for us, for your great teachings, which we eagerly obey to the minutest details, with great delight, by your overflowing grace in us. We also thank you for the great miracles you have done and continue to do today, which we behold with utter astonishment and give you praise for. We thank you for the painful cross you bore for us, taking every nail for our salvation and every whip for our health, shedding your blood to cleanse us from past sins and giving us a clear conscience now, so that we can serve you with full assurance of faith [ Luke 19:37; Luke 18:43; Luke 4 verse 32 and 36; Matthew 7:28; Luke 2:47; John 7:46; John 6:63; Matthew 5; Matthew 6; Matthew 7; Matthew 24; Matthew 22:17-22; John 1:18; John 11:23-45; Psalms 150:1; Psalms 68:34; Psalms 29:2; Psalms 115:1; Isaiah 9:2; John 3:27; Mark 16:15-20; Hebrews 13:8; Romans 15:18-20; Malachi 3:6; Numbers 23:19; Hebrews 6:16; Titus 1:2; Isaiah 53:4-5; Matthew 8:16-17; 1 Peter 2:24; Psalms 103:3; Hebrews 9 verse 14 and 22; Hebrews 10 verse 2, 22, 23; Romans 3:24-25; Romans 5:2].
We thank you, Holy Spirit, for coming to dwell with such worms like us—making our bodies your temple. We worship you, adore you, glorify you, just like we do love and worship the Father and the Son. You are here with us in ordinary and extraordinary circumstances, in usual and unusual situations, teaching us, guiding us, revealing divine mysteries, strengthening the church—the bride of Christ—and perfecting the saints in holiness. You are here healing, raising the dead, making a way in the wilderness, performing all kinds of miracles, and opening our eyes to heavenly realities [Acts 1:8; John 14 verse 17 & 18; John 15:26; 1 John 2:27; Genesis 18:27; Isaiah 41:14; Job 25:6; Psalms 22:6-19 ; Job 42:6; Job 4:19; Philippians 2:5-11; Ephesians 4:2; Isaiah 57:15; Psalms 34:18; Luke 19:5; Luke 1:43; 2 Corinthians 4:7; 1 Corinthians 3:16-17; Colossians 1:27; 1 Corinthians 6:19; Ephesians 3:19-20; 2 Corinthians 6:16; Romans 8:9; Ephesians 2:21; 1 Corinthians 9:13; Acts 8:26; Acts 14:9; Acts 16:9; Mark 3:29-30; Matthew 12:36; 1 Corinthians 2:9; Jeremiah 33:3; Ephesians 5:26-27; Acts 5:14-16; Acts 8:14-18; Acts 20:12; Acts 19:11-12; 2 Corinthians 7:1; 2 Timothy 1:14].
We pray to you, Father, that you continue to reveal us more of your Son, the Lamb upon the throne, in His glory. We ask that you teach us how we can be better partners of your Holy Spirit and walk in His presence. Father, we pray that you enable us only to live from our heavenly position, where we are currently seated at your right hand. Help us to receive the fullness of all the gifts your Holy Ghost has for us, and see a full manifestation and proof of your glory in our earthly ministries, as you have charged us to do before your elect angels, and as it is on display in heaven. Help us to move beyond the basics of Christ’s doctrines by training our senses in righteousness so that our hearing, seeing, and tastes are restored to glory—so that we can properly appreciate what the Spirit is saying to the churches, what He is showing to our eyes in our daily walk, and our tastes bring you pleasure, aligning with your perfect will as the greatest good for our souls, the whole body of Christ, and your glorious purpose for all nations of the earth [Revelation 1:5-18; Revelation 4:1-11; Revelation 5:5; John 14:18; Ephesians 2:6; Acts 2:27-35; Colossians 3:1-2; Hebrews 10:13; Psalms 110:1-3; 1 Corinthians 12:8-10; 2 Corinthians 3:18; Ephesians 4:11-16; Romans 12:3-10; Haggai 2:4-10; Nehemiah 4:6; Psalms 122:3; Nehemiah 6:14-16; 1 Peter 2:2; 1 Corinthians 3:1-2; Hebrews 5:14; Genesis 5:24; 1 Kings 3:9; 1 Kings 4:29-30; Luke 11:31; Colossians 2:3; Ephesians 1:17-23; 1 Timothy 5:21; Luke 12:8; Hebrews 1:14; Exodus 23:20; Genesis 24:7; Romans 12:2; Philippians 2:13; John 6:38; John 5:19; Isaiah 30:21; Psalms 32:8; Romans 8:14; Romans 3:22; Matthew 13:15; Revelation 2:29;Luke 19:41-42; Revelation 2:7; John 12:40; Luke 6:40; Psalms 34:8; Hebrews 6:5; Acts 20:32; Mark 9:23; Matthew 12:20-21; 1 Timothy 2:1-5].
In the gracious name of Jesus, we pray. Amen!
March 13th,2021
‘The glory of this latter temple shall be greater than the former,’ says the LORD of hosts. ‘And in this place I will give peace,’ says the LORD of hosts”—Haggai 2: 9
Prayer: Father God, we thank you that you are the Lord who takes your people from glory to glory and from strength to strength. We thank you that backwardness does not dwell with you and shrinking back is not in your presence. Let all judgments that are written in Deuteronomy 28 overtake every Christian who misrepresents this truth, who has stepped out of Gospel faith, in the name of Jesus. We pray for the church to live up its prophesied destiny — in ever increasing faith, ever increasing power, and ever increasing glory [ 2 Corinthians 3:18; Psalms 84:4-7; Romans 1:17; John 1:18; Hebrews 10:38; Luke 17:32; Malachi 3:6; Proverbs 4:18; Psalms 18:33; Job 17:9; Deuteronomy 32:13; Song of Solomon 2:3; Habakkuk 3:19; 2 Samuel 3:1; Psalms 66:12; 2 Samuel 2:18; 1 Chronicles 11:9;Esther 9:4; Genesis 22:17; Isaiah 9:7; 1 Chronicles 4:10; Matthew 13:31-33; Deuteronomy 28:15; Jeremiah 17:5; Mark 9:19; Matthew 17: Matthew 17:17; 1 Corinthians 5:6; Mark 8:17-21; Ephesians 3:19-20 ]
Lord, open our eyes so that we do not despise the day of small beginnings, like the returning Jews were doing when they compared the temple of Zerubbabel to the temple of Solomon, and their carnal thinking was limiting what you were envisioning for the new temple. We pray that our eyes will be opened to see beyond historically famous churches like Crystal Cathedral in California or the Saint Peter’s Basilica in Vatican—and what they may mean—that, rather, we will really and fully see that the glory of your house is not in the structures—however their magnificent architectural designs and millions of dollars poured into the buildings—rather your presence that rests in the worshippers, the wisdom of its shepherds, and the holiness of the saints who are members of the body. We pray for vitality, revelations, wisdom, understanding, truth, purity, reverence, faith, miracles, provisions, revival, and awakening to be in all churches all over the world—in all continents—in Europe, in North and South America, in Africa, in Asia, in Oceania—that your glory and presence will be palpable in this year 2021 / 2022—whether churches are small or big, known as little churches or megachurches, rich or poor, denominational or non-denominational, that your glory will fill those churches so much so that the priests, bishops, deacons, prophets, evangelists, pastors, elders, and all saints will be unable to minister because of conviction that your Holy Spirit brings to those who are sinful — and because of overflow that the Holy Spirit brings to those who are faithful—that everyone will be ministered to according to their station in their pilgrimage—that the unfaithful will be rebuked and turned from destruction and the faithful will see an explosion of growth and miracles [Acts 7:48; Zechariah 4:10; Ezra 3:12; Haggai 1:4; 2 Chronicles 16:9; 2 Kings 4:2; Luke 9:13; Psalms 78:41; Numbers 14:22-24; Numbers 16:9; Philippians 2:14; Luke 17:17-18; Matthew 24:1-3; Matthew 15:8; Matthew 23:26; Jeremiah 7:14; Revelation 3:14-21; 1 Corinthians 11:25-32; 1 Samuel 4:21-22; Jeremiah 2:11; Psalms 26:8; 1 Corinthians 3:16; Isaiah 57:15; Mark 12:41-43; 1 Chronicles 16:11; Jeremiah 3;15; Acts 20:28; 1 Peter 5:2; 2 Peter 2:2; 1 Corinthians 1:26-30; Psalms 48:2; Ephesians 1:17-19; Matthew 16:18-19; Romans 12:5; 1 Corinthians 12:12-27; Acts 19:11-12; Acts 20:17-26; Proverbs 22:2; James 2:5; Psalms 35:27; Proverbs 10:22; Revelation 2:1-7; 2 Timothy 2:22; 2 Chronicles 5:14; Job 42:6; Revelation 1:17; John 4:35; Matthew 9:37 ]
We pray that a new day of Pentecost, like a mighty rushing wind, will be ushered in by the Holy Ghost. We pray for a revelation of the mystical body of Christ to be upon all church leaders everywhere so that true unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace can occur without carnal ecumenism. We pray that we will know that we are one body in Christ, one flesh, and when one member prospers, we will all be, and when one member suffers, we will all be. May all believers know that you delight in the prosperity of your saints and want to pour your favor upon all of them. May sincere love, without hypocrisy, abound among all saints. We pray that every Christian who does not have this perfect love is cut off, even today, in the name of Jesus. Arise O Lord, to your resting place, and let the glory that rested upon the ark of the covenant be fully manifest in your temple today [Acts 2:1-4; Acts 8:14-18; 1 Corinthians 12:28; Ephesians 4:11-16; Ephesians 1:19-23; Ephesians 5:26-27; 2 Chronicles 6:15; Colossians 3: 15-16; 1 Corinthians 12:26; Psalms 84:11; Psalms 132:8; Numbers 10:35; 2 Chronicles 6:41; 1 Corinthians 6:19; Acts 17:24; 2 Corinthians 5:1; John 15:2; 1 Corinthians 16:22; Romans 12:9; Revelation 19:7-15]
In the all consuming name of Jesus, we pray. Amen!
March 15th,2021
Wait patiently for the LORD. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the LORD—Psalms 27:14
Prayer: Father God, we thank you for your invitation to wait upon you for our strength to be renewed. Your understanding is infinite and we want to learn wisdom and revelational knowledge in your presence [Isaiah 40:28-31; Psalms 147:5; Ephesians 1:17-19; Colossians 1:9; Colossians 2:3; 1 Kings 4:29-30; Luke 11:31; Psalms 145:3; Romans 11:33-36; Job 37:23; Jeremiah 33:3; Ephesians 3:8]. We want to capture your heart, know your truth, and be filled with your understanding. We pray that you will illuminate our path as we wait. We want our lives spent in what you want us to do and pray that as we wait not only we will be strengthened but we will also be able to run in your paths without fainting [1 Samuel 13:14; Acts 13:22; Jeremiah 3:15; John 8:32; Psalms 119:105; Psalms 46:10; John 17:17; Ephesians 4:21; 2 Peter 1:19; Proverbs 6:23; Psalms 19:8; Matthew 6:22; Matthew 13: 11-12; Psalms 16:11; Philippians 3:10; Jeremiah 8:20; John 6:27; Proverbs 10:5; Proverbs 8:17; Isaiah 55:2; Luke 10:42; Psalms 119:32; 1 Timothy 4:6; Psalms 119:32; 1 Corinthians 9:24; John 20:4-8; Ecclesiastes 9:11; 2 Corinthians 12:9-10; Isaiah 60:5; Psalms 18:36; Luke 18:1; 1 Samuel 30 verse 10, 21, 22, 23, and 24; Jude 1: 22; John 20:27; Proverbs 4:18].
We know that there’s greater fruit in being led by your Spirit as we see evangelist Philip being led to an Ethiopian eunuch, who was reading Isaiah without understanding. So, Lord, in our wait times, we pray that you lead us to ready hearts that are hungry for revival, that our steps will be ordered of the Lord, so that we will harvest much fruit in minimum time. We want to see a multitude of salvations and exponential church growth in America and other countries like we read in the book of Acts and like you have always done in revivals [Acts 8:29; Psalms 32:8; Isaiah 30:21; Psalms 25:8; Psalms 29:24; Isaiah 42:16; Matthew 15;13-14; John 9:39; Mark 4:12; John 12:40; Acts 16:9-10; Psalms 37:23; John 9:37-38; John 4:35; Isaiah 32:15; Isaiah 30:15; Acts 2:47; Acts 6:1; Acts 6:7; Acts 12:24; Acts 19:20]
We know that you want no one to perish and we want to find out what are your strategies to bring the lost home. Here we stand, waiting to hear your voice and standing upon your generous promises for salvations, healing, provisions, and revival. We ask that your righteousness will prevail as your Word grows mightily. Give us the courage to do what is right when you show us the way, so that we do not fall into the sin of knowing the good we should do while not doing it, rather be brave to fulfill your will, perfect design, and mission for our lives [ 2 Peter 3:9; 2 Corinthians 1:20; Isaiah 6:8; 1 Samuel 3:10; Psalms 103:3; Matthew 8:16-17; Philippians 4:19; Matthew 17:24-27; Joshua 1 verse 6,7, 9, and 18; Deuteronomy 1:21; Deuteronomy 31:8; Joshua 8:1; Joshua 10:8; Deuteronomy 31:7; James 4:17; Romans 14:23; Romans 4:20; Acts 9:22; 2 Samuel 3:1; Esther 9:4; Matthew 4:24; John 9:41; Luke 12:47; Matthew 11:22-24; Luke 8:18] .
In the gracious name of Jesus, we pray. Amen!
March 16th,2021
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls—Matthew 11: 28- 29
Prayer: Father God, we thank you that when we were weary as pilgrims, carrying heavy burdens of sins and despondency, we heard your Good News calling us to look to the gentle and lowly Christ who hung on a tree, with a bowed head, a crown of thorns, and pierced hands—and all our burdens were rolled away [Luke 4:18; Isaiah 61:1; Isaiah 10:27; Psalms 81:6; Psalms 40:12; Galatians 3:13; Psalms 25:17; Matthew 26:28; Psalms 65:3; 1 Peter 1:18; Isaiah 9:4; Job 19:25; Exodus 1:14; Exodus 6:6; Exodus 18:10; Romans 5:19; 2 Corinthians 5:21]
We thank you for the peace we have with you because of His sacrifice. We thank you for the peace that surpasses understanding because of the Holy Spirit who has come to dwell with us—giving us overflowing life, ending earthly things from us, and healing all our anxieties and worries. We thank you that your goodness and mercy will never forsake us—that we will find answers to our prayers as we cast our burdens upon you today, knowing well that you care for us [Romans 5:1; Ephesians 2:14; Judges 6:24; Philippians 4:7; Isaiah 26:3; John 14:27; 2 Peter 1:2; Numbers 6:26; John 6:63; John 10:10; Romans 15:13; Ephesians 3:19-20; Psalms 23:6; John 14:13; Matthew 7:7-11; Romans 8:32; John 15:7; 1 John 5:14-15; Psalms 68:18-19; Psalms 55:22; Psalms 32:7; 1 Peter 5:7]
We thank you for your rich mercies in hearing our cries, providing for our needs, healing the sick, and rescuing nations from bondage into freedom, so that they can know you and serve you. As we kneel before your throne of Lapis Lazuli that Ezekiel saw, we thank you for the rainbow that reminds us that your promises are not in vain. Help us not to debase your name by ignoring them or being found staggering at what you have promised to us, weeping unnecessary tears of unbelief [Psalms 34:17; James 5:4; Exodus 2:23; Deuteronomy 24:15; Psalms 34:6; Exodus 22:23; Proverbs 21:13; Psalms 72:12; Philippians 4:19; Hebrews 13:5; 1 Kings 9:3; Jeremiah 33:3; 1 Timothy 2:8; Psalms 123:1; Psalms 2:4; Psalms 141:8; Ezekiel 1:24-27; Revelation 4:2-11; Isaiah 6:1-8; Psalms 95:6; Philippians 2:9-11; 2 Chronicles 6:13; Ephesians 3:14; 2 Corinthians 1:20; Numbers 23:19; Matthew 24:35; Isaiah 45:19; Hebrews 11:6; Romans 4:17-21; James 1:5-7; Genesis 21:17-19; Exodus 3:7; Acts 7:34; Hosea 11:1; Acts 14:16; Matthew 24:14; Acts 17:30; Genesis 31:42; Exodus 13:3; Isaiah 64:4; 1 Corinthians 2:9; 2 Kings 6:16-18; 2 Kings 4:1-7]
Thank you for deliverances and gifts richly bestowed upon us. We owe it all to you, Lord—and we want to hold nothing back. As we hear your voice calling us to come into a deeper intimacy with you, of withdrawing from the noise, ascending the mountain of God—we pray that we will encounter your presence, love, and find your rest. You fight our battles so that we can rejoice in your victory. You took our sorrows so that we can have your joy. You buried our old-selves so that we can walk in newness of life and holiness. Thank you for the exchange. Thank you for the love. Thank you for your abundant grace shown to us [Ephesians 4:11-16; 1 Corinthians 12:9-11; 1 Corinthians 14:1; Luke 1:53; Mark 8:18-21; Matthew 17:1-9; Hebrews 12:22; Isaiah 53:4-5; 1 Peter 2:24; Matthew 8:16-17; James 1:2-4; Romans 5:3-5; John 16:33; 1 John 5:4; Revelation 2:26-27; Revelation 3:8; Revelation 3:20-21; 1 John 4:4; Exodus 14:14; 2 Chronicles 20:17; Jeremiah 51:20; Jeremiah 1:10; John 10:11; 2 Corinthians 8:9; Romans 6:4; Romans 8:4; 1 Thessalonians 5:23-34; Philippians 2:13; Psalms 46:10; Psalms 65:7; Matthew 8:23-27; John 16:23-24]
In the name of your precious Lamb, Jesus, we pray. Amen!
March 17th,2021
For Zion’s sake I will not keep silent, for Jerusalem’s sake I will not remain quiet, till her vindication shines out like the dawn, her salvation like a blazing torch—Isaiah 62:1
This is Day 31 that we are putting on hold our devotional “Epistle To The Colossians.” The plan for the devotional going forward was posted in the March 9th devotional.
Prayer: Father God, we thank you that when we are weary and tired, you carry on the work on behalf of your people, anyway [Psalms 121:4]. We can rest, knowing that the kingdom and the cause of your people will continue to advance under your strong leadership [Matthew 16:18-19; John 5:17; Numbers 23:19; Exodus 14:14; 1 Thessalonians 2:13; Exodus 14:31;John 2:11; Joshua 4:24; 1 Samuel 12:16-18; Psalms 119:120; 2 Chronicles 20:20; Deuteronomy 32:4; Isaiah 28:21; Isaiah 29:14; Isaiah 43:13; Mark 6:5]. We can sleep and be silent, knowing that you will neither sleep nor slumber, that you will keep speaking for the cause of your people at all times [Matthew 11:28-29; Isaiah 40:28-31]. Thank you, Father, for fighting for us. Lord, as you have called us to be watchmen [Ezekiel 22:30; Genesis 18:28-32; Isaiah 30:18], joining you in the struggle for truth and the prosperity of your people—and giving you no rest in our fervent intercessions—we pray for the Israel of the Middle East and the Israel of God (Galatians 6:16), the church of Jesus Christ [Lamentation 4:2; Zechariah 2:8; Psalms 35:27; Ephesians 6:10-18; Romans 15:26; Acts 19:21; 2 Kings 12:11; 2 Kings 22:5; Ezra 6:7; Nehemiah 7:71; Nehemiah 13:10; Isaiah 1:26; Isaiah 46:13; Isaiah 52:10; Psalms 51:18; Psalms 102:13; Isaiah 14:1; Isaiah 60:10; Ezra 1:1-4; Daniel 9:2]
We want our passion to be intense for the same things that your passion is intense. If you fight for Zion and call us to do so, that’s what we want to do, Lord. So, Father, raise up a church that fights for Zion, that is not silent about Jerusalem [ Psalms 132:4-5; Nehemiah 4:6-11; Nehemiah 5:16; Nehemiah 6:9-16; 1 Samuel 4:17-18; 2 Samuel 11:11; 2 Samuel 20:6; 2 Samuel 21:17; 1 Corinthians 9:23; 2 Corinthians 1:4-11; Philippians 4:3; Philippians 2:20-22; Habakkuk 3:2; Haggai 1:14] . We pray that you raise up the 2 Jewish witnesses that you have prophesied in Revelation 11. We do not know their times, but you know their times. Lord, you have instructed us to hasten the day of Christ’s appearing [2 Peter 3:12] and we want to pray that you commission and send those 2 Jewish witnesses who will preach in the same city where their Lord was crucified. Release them now, in Jesus’ name [Matthew 7:7-11; Acts 1:7; Deuteronomy 29:29; Daniel 9:20-21; Luke 5:34-35; 1 Kings 21:20]
We pray for the church to be prepared as a spotless and holy bride for Christ [Ephesians 5:26-27; Revelation 19:7-10; Isaiah 4:4; Colossians 1:28].Though the church be accused when standing up for righteousness, holiness, and against moral depravity, you are the vindicator of your people [Isaiah 5:20; Proverbs 17:15; Malachi 2:17; Malachi 3:15; Proverbs 11:10; 2 Kings 11:20; Proverbs 11:11; Proverbs 28:12; Proverbs 29:2; Esther 8:15-16; Esther 9:14; Psalms 9:16].. We pray that the light of the church will not go out in the midst of increasing darkness, rather that your vindication will shine like the rising sun, and as a city on a hill that cannot be hidden, let the truth coming from the church shine ever brighter, like a torch magnified by your beaming sun. Bless those who bless the church and Israel and bring judgment to those who hurt Israel and the church, like you promised Abraham, our father. We are the seed of Abraham, Father. Send forth your angels to fight on our behalf in this season [Genesis 12:3; Psalms 44:1; Galatians 3:7; Luke 19:9; Romans 4:16; Numbers 24:9; Genesis 49:9; Psalms 2:2-12; Isaiah 9:2; Isaiah 49:6; Isaiah 52:12-15; Isaiah 60:3-15; Isaiah 45:9; Isaiah 10: 12; Jeremiah 25:12; Isaiah 13:19; Isaiah 14:25; Isaiah 33:1; 2 Chronicles 36:22; Jeremiah 27:7; Jeremiah 50:1-2; Psalms 137:8; Matthew 5:14-16; Isaiah 60:20; Philippians 2:15; Revelation 5:5; Psalms 121:4; Psalms 34:7; Psalms 110:1-3; Psalms 119:126; Luke 1:74; Psalms 66:3; Psalms 111:6; Hebrews 10:13]. We pray that you sharpen your sword and make those who trouble Israel and the church be overtaken by the troubles that you have decreed [Exodus 23:22; Jeremiah 50:29; Deuteronomy 32:41; 2 Thessalonians 1:6; Isaiah 34:6; Isaiah 63:1; Revelation 19:11-15; Isaiah 63:5; 2 Thessalonians 2:8; Exodus 15:3; Isaiah 42:13].
In the name of our mighty deliverer, Jesus, we pray. Amen!
March 18th,2021
‘Therefore do not fear, O My servant Jacob,’ says the LORD, ‘Nor be dismayed, O Israel; For behold, I will save you from afar, And your seed from the land of their captivity. Jacob shall return, have rest and be quiet, And no one shall make him afraid—Jeremiah 30:10
This is Day 32 that we are putting on hold our devotional “Epistle To The Colossians.” The plan for the devotional going forward was posted in the March 9th devotional.
Prayer: Father God, we thank you that you are the initiator of everything good we hope and have in you. Indeed, you are the Author and Perfector of our faith. To those in slavery, you spoke freedom. When they were chased by an army, you said to stand still and they saw your salvation. To those in captivity, you prophesied hope of return. When they were persecuted in rebuilding the temple, you said it would be even more glorious. You are amazing, O Lord, and we give you thanks for all the good you have done [ Philippians 1:6; Psalms 138:8; Hebrews 12:2; 1 Corinthians 1:8; Philippians 2:13; Acts 3:15; John 15:16; Exodus 19:5-7; Deuteronomy 7:6-9; Exodus 14:14; Psalms 46:10; Isaiah 45:1-7; Jeremiah 30:3; Isaiah 14:3; Isaiah 41:13; Isaiah 43:5; Isaiah 44:1-2; Isaiah 60:4; Isaiah 46:27-28; Deuteronomy 31:6-8; Jeremiah 3:18; Jeremiah 33:14-16; Ezra 1:2-6; Haggai 2: 8-9; Ezra 6:1-16]
You are our Father, our Liberator, our Friend, our Restorer, and our Peace. Thank you for breaking through our darkness and bringing us into your marvelous light and excellencies. We know that there are even other sheep who are still in captivity as of today—we ask Lord that they will be brought into the fold—that the year of jubilee will be proclaimed to all those in bondage of any kind, that they will find their liberty, forgiveness, and joy in your presence. Remember refugees, immigrants, and all those who are separated from their ancestral lands or families for various reasons and give them tranquility and restoration [Isaiah 33:22; Matthew 6:9; Isaiah 45:9-11; Matthew 5:48; Luke 4:18; Acts 10:38; 2 Corinthians 3:17; James 1:25; Galatians 5:1; 1 Peter 2:9-10; John 10:16; Ezekiel 34:6; Jeremiah 50:17; Luke 19:10; Ezekiel 34:12;Luke 15:4; John 11:52; Genesis 49:10; Acts 15:14; John 10:27-28; John 6:37; 1 John 2:8; Romans 13:12; 1 Thessalonians 5:4; Ephesians 5:8; Deuteronomy 16:14; Deuteronomy 10:18; Deuteronomy 27:19; 2 Chronicles 19:7; Deuteronomy 26:11; Jeremiah 50:6; Matthew 9:36; Psalms 119:176; Jeremiah 23 verse 1 and 11; Jeremiah 10:21; Isaiah 56:10-12; Luke 2:8; 1 Samuel 17:34-35; Psalms 23:1-5]
Help us who have known you to still our souls in your presence and know that you are God and see you exalted among the nations of the earth. We want that quiet confidence that all things are working out for our good, even in the midst of storms. Father, let us be captivated by your love and rest in your presence, as we sit before your throne of Lapis Lazuli and behold the breathtaking rainbows above your throne. Reveal to us what eyes have not seen that you promised to us. Save us from distractions that count for nothing in eternity so that we can spend our days in pressing matters of the kingdom and what will bring you most glory. Restore the wasted years that the cankerworms and Babylon had eaten, in the name of Jesus. We pray for increasing strength and wisdom to be able to manage the days ahead so that they can bring fruit for your kingdom and be transformative for our lives and the nations of this world. Father, as you rejoice over us with singing, shower your blessings upon us so that we can reveal your grace to the world, out of the fullness we receive [ Psalms 46:10; Psalms 65:7; Matthew 8:23-27; Romans 8:28-30; Isaiah 30:15; Psalms 74:22-23; Psalms 2:1-12; Psalms 89:9; Psalms 93:3-4; Psalms 107:29;Isaiah 33:17; John 21:5-7; Revelation 1:5-18; Revelation 4:1-11; 1 Corinthians 2:9; Luke 9: 58-62; Matthew 11:12; Luke 13:32; Joel 2:25; Isaiah 3:1; Song of Solomon 2:15; Ezekiel 13:4-6; John 10:10; Malachi 3:11; Jeremiah 24:10; Joel 1:14; Ezekiel 14:21; Haggai 1:10-11; Ezekiel 5:16; Deuteronomy 28:48; Isaiah 40:28-31; Exodus 19:4; Psalms 84:4-7; Ephesians 3:16; 1 Timothy 1:12; 2 Samuel 3:1; Esther 9:4; Zechariah 10:6; Deuteronomy 32:39; Jeremiah 33:6; Isaiah 30:26; Isaiah 58:8; Isaiah 66:12; Jeremiah 3:22; Psalms 126:1; Zephaniah 3:17; John 1:16]
In the name of our Prince of Peace, Jesus, we pray. Amen!
March 19th,2021
You, God, are my God, earnestly I seek you; I thirst for you, my whole being longs for you, in a dry and parched land where there is no water. I have seen you in the sanctuary and beheld your power and your glory—Psalms 63:1-2
This is Day 33 that we are putting on hold our devotional “Epistle To The Colossians.” The plan for the devotional going forward was posted in the March 9th devotional.
Prayer: Father God, we thank you for the invitation to seek you and your strength, to seek your presence continually [1 Chronicles 16:11]. We long for you as the deer pants for the waters [Psalms 42:1]. We want to drink from your rivers of delight in the wells of Jacob, give us the living water of the Son of David [Psalms 36:8-9; Genesis 26:20-22; John 4:5-13; Luke 16:24]. We want our souls to grow fat with the meat in your house, nourished up in the words of faith [Psalms 63:5; Psalms 23:2; John 6:51; Matthew 4:4; Job 23:12; Psalms 46:4; Psalms 65:4; 1 Peter 2:2; Hebrews 5:12-13; 1 Timothy 4:6]. We don’t want to be thirsty ever again. Let the river of your Spirit flow in our personal lives and the river of revival flow in this nation this year of 2021/2022 [ John 7:37-39; Ezekiel: 47:1-5].
You are the prize of our seeking, O gracious Father, beholding your face in the sanctuary brings radiance and favor to our lives [Psalms 27:4; Luke 10:42; Philippians 3:13-14; Proverbs 2:3-5; 1 Corinthians 9:24; Matthew 13:44; 2 Corinthians 3:18; Psalms 16:11; Psalms 18:12; Psalms 34:5; Isaiah 60:5; Psalms 18:28; Psalms 97:11; Numbers 6:24-26]. In your light we see light. We will never walk in darkness because your Sun will never go out [John 8:12; Isaiah 60:20; Psalms 84:11; Isaiah 24:23; Isaiah 30 verse 19 and 26] . We find everlasting brilliance in you, O God. Open our eyes to see the wonders of that light and let it shine brightly, not only in our lives, but also in this country, wherever there seems to be confusion, ignorance, and demonic influence [Ephesians 1:16-19; Proverbs 4:18; Psalms 89:15; Psalms 78:14; Psalms 112:4; 2 Corinthians 4:4; Psalms 139:11-12; Psalms 119:130; Ephesians 5:11; John 3:20; Ephesians 4:18; Acts 26:18] .
We pray the same for all nations, O Lord, because you are the light of the world. Everlasting Father, reveal your miraculous power and your manifest glory to our generation. We do not want to be like the Israelites in the book of Judges, inquiring, we heard what God has done in the generations of our forefathers, but where are the miracles they told us about ? You said, surely I am with you always, even to the very end of the age and let that be revealed in greater dimensions this year [Judges 6:13; Deuteronomy 31:17; Psalms 44 verse 1 and 9; Mark 16:15-20; Romans 15:18-20; Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; Exodus 33:14-16; Acts 5:14-16; Acts 8:6-8; Acts 19:11-12; Acts 19:20; Acts 6:7; Acts 12:24; Isaiah 55:11; Psalms 147:15]. Let your power and glory be revealed in the sanctuary, let the saints see it in the church. Stretch forth your hand that signs and wonders will be done in the name of your Holy Son, Jesus, that the sick will be healed, and miraculous provisions will bring joy to those who call upon you [Acts 4:24-31; Matthew 4:23-24; Matthew 8:16-17; Matthew 9:35; Matthew 10 verse 1 and 8; Matthew 12:15; Matthew 14:14; Matthew 15:30; Luke 5:17; Luke 6:19; Luke 9:11; Luke 10:18; Acts 10:38; Hebrews 13:8] . Let the vain imaginations of the pagans and raging of the nations be shut down, in the name of Jesus. Let your voice go out to those who do not know you now, who are bound in shackles of sin and indifference, that those who were not called your people will be called your people, that you will be found by those who had not sought you [2 Corinthians 10:3-6; Isaiah 2:11; Psalms 2:1-12; Revelation 11:18; Psalms 33:10; Psalms 39:6; Psalms 46:6; Daniel 4:34; Psalms 18:40-45; Isaiah 40 verse 6 and 8; Jeremiah 23:28-29; Psalms 138:2; Isaiah 66:2; 1 Peter 1:24-25; Psalms 29:4-5; Psalms 33:9; Matthew 8:8-10; Proverbs 8:34-35; Isaiah 65:1; Romans 10:20; Romans 9:25; Hosea 2:23; 1 Peter 2:10; Luke 4:18; Isaiah 61:1-2].
Bring restlessness to those who are wandering in darkness, that they will be hungry for the things of the Spirit, and find satisfaction when they call upon you. Open doors that no man can shut and shut out everyone who tries to do do so, in the name of Jesus. Take your people from victory to victory, as David saw you do in his life, and as the church has seen the last 2000 years [Genesis 41:8; Daniel 2:1; 1 Samuel 6:1-2; Daniel 1:20; Exodus 11:17; Exodus 14:24; 1 Samuel 16:14; 2 Samuel 4:1; Job 12:25; Psalms 107:27; Isaiah 24:20; Deuteronomy 28:29; Isaiah 19:14; Isaiah 59:10; 1 Kings 18:17-18; 2 Kings 6: 6-22; Isaiah 9:1-7; Psalms 81:10; Matthew 5:6; Colossians 3:1-2; Psalms 107:9; Matthew 5:3; Luke 1: 53; Isaiah 22:22; Revelation 3:8; 1 Corinthians 16:9; Isaiah 45:2; Isaiah 43:16-19; Isaiah 84:4-7; 2 Corinthians 2: 14; Matthew 16:18-19; Matthew 18:18-20; Psalms 149:4-9]
In the majestic name of Jesus, we pray. Amen!
March 20th,2021
The trumpeters and musicians joined in unison to give praise and thanks to the LORD. Accompanied by trumpets, cymbals and other instruments, the singers raised their voices in praise to the LORD and sang: “He is good; his love endures forever.” Then the temple of the LORD was filled with the cloud and the priests could not perform their service because of the cloud, for the glory of the LORD filled the temple of God—2 Chronicles 5:13-14 (Saturday, March 6th)
When Solomon finished praying, fire came down from heaven and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices, and the glory of the LORD filled the temple. The priests could not enter the temple of the LORD because the glory of the LORD filled it. 2 Chronicles 7:1-2 (Today)
This is Day 34 that we are putting on hold our devotional “Epistle To The Colossians.” The plan for the devotional going forward was posted in the March 9th devotional.
Prayer: Father God, we thank you for the greater glory that has been prophesied over the church. We want to host your presence and have our churches be your dwelling place, where your glory rests. We see what your Holy Spirit did in the book of Acts with great longing, Lord, and we know you can do that again, and even more. Teach your saints in the church today to be completely consecrated like the priests in Solomon’s days were consecrated when your glory filled the temple. Raise up ministers who proclaim sanctification in a clear and powerful way, like Apostle Paul, Peter, and John did. Equip the saints for ministry, from every tribe, tongue, and nation, to be competent ministers of the New Covenant, to know your heart intimately, to be saturated with the knowledge of your Word, with gifts of the Spirit, with various natural talents, with good relationships, with provisions, with everything they need so that your Word can grow mightily and prevail in this 21st century. “Silver is mine, Gold is mine,” says the Lord (Haggai 2:8), and as you commanded so for the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem, cause many who have the financial means in this country and elsewhere, to give to your work in seminaries, Bible schools, churches, missionaries, evangelists, and many other organizations that are serving others to spread the Gospel. Lord, teach us how we can yearn for your presence more, how we can set ourselves apart from the world, sin, and the flesh in order to be used by you more, how we can surrender to your voice—and bring your palpable presence to the world. Help churches that may not be able to articulate prayers asking for experiences that happened at Pentecost— let your manifest glory be real to all saints, Lord— so that everyone can taste your great majesty and power. Let the fire of the Holy Ghost be experienced in a tangible and visible way, in the church today. O, Lord, make it impossible for ministers with carnality to stand in the church. Increase your reverence and glory for those who are faithful so that they can bear even more fruit for your glory. Let those saints, leaders, pastors, ministers, rulers, and kings who are truly penitent, brokenhearted, who have invested years in your presence in all sincerity, receive more glory than Nebuchadnezzar received after you healed his insanity and restored his power, and far more than your eternal praise Mary received after pouring her alabaster box. As they seek you, let them find that you really care, O Lord, and that your majestic throne is worth it all. In the marvelous name of Jesus, we pray. Amen!
March 22nd,2021
After this, Job lived 140 years; he saw his children and their children to the fourth generation—Job 42:16
This is Day 36 that we are putting on hold our devotional “Epistle To The Colossians.” The plan for the devotional going forward was posted in the March 9th devotional.
Prayer: Father God, we thank you for ordering the steps of your righteous people and working out all things for our good according to your perfect purposes. As we wait upon you, teach us to join the fruit of patience to the faith in your promises, so that we can let patience do its perfect work of maturing us, completing us, and bringing us into a place where we lack nothing in the kingdom. We do not want to come behind in any gift (1 Corinthians 1: 7, Romans 8:32; James 1:17; Matthew 7:11), or health (3 John 2; Psalms 103:3; 1 John 5:18), or miracles (John 14:12; Matthew 11:11; James 5:17; Matthew 12:13-15; Acts 19:11-12), or anointing (1 John 2:27; John 16:13; Isaiah 10:27; 2 Corinthians 10:4-6; Jeremiah 51:20; 1 Timothy 1:18), or zeal (John 2:17; Isaiah 9:6-7; 1 Corinthians 7:31; Romans 15:18-19), or revelations ( 2 Corinthians 12:1; Ephesians 1:17-19; 2 Corinthians 8:7; 1 Corinthians 14:18), or blessings ( Psalms 1:3; 2 Corinthians 8:9; Luke 15:31; 1 Corinthians 3:21; Isaiah 60:22), or holiness (2 Corinthians 7:1; Matthew 5:48; Ephesians 4:2; John 15:3; John 17:17; Hebrews 1:9). We rejoice in this inheritance you have given us, O Lord! Father, we know that no purpose of yours can be thwarted, and we pray that you help us in trials and challenges, that we will not imbibe philosophies of those who savor things of this world, whether they are unbelievers or they are Christians who don’t follow your Word. We want our hearts to remain planted in your eternal truth, where our holy identity is rooted and established, so that our heavenward journey will continue unhindered, regardless of the circumstances we find ourselves in, as your Word sanctifies us, and ordains heaven’s reality in everything we put our hands to do. Lord, we pray that where we wait in the midst of losses, ways of the cross, and confusing situations, that you give us the tenacity of Job— who waited upon you— and not only saw you renew his strength— but also saw your faithfulness in bringing all things to a better than expected end— when you doubled his blessings and prosperity. We thank you for that revelation and truth, Lord. Help us discern Satan’s deception that says otherwise. We pray that you teach us the faith of Moses, who saw you when you were invisible, so that we can walk in your resurrection power. Teach us to fight the good fight of faith with the riches of your promises, your abundant grace, and all the weapons of our warfare in heaven’s arsenal. We trust in your dominion in our patience and we ask that our eyes will be opened to see things from your perspective. Help us discern your appointed times for things we wait for, as well as our own distractions that we should avoid, in order to hasten your triumph in our lives. In the Faithful name of Jesus, we pray. Amen !
March 23rd,2021
After six days Jesus took with him Peter, James and John the brother of James, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. There he was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and his clothes became as white as the light. Just then there appeared before them Moses and Elijah, talking with Jesus—Matthew 17:1-3
This is Day 37 that we are putting on hold our devotional “Epistle To The Colossians.” The plan for the devotional going forward was posted in the March 9th devotional.
Prayer: Father God, we thank you for the privilege to be your adopted children, your friends, and heirs of the kingdom. We thank you for the access we have before your throne, through the new and living way, allowing us to come to you with our requests and see you answer our prayers. We thank you for the seat we have with you in heavenly places and the fellowship we enjoy with you in your presence. Lord, we want to know your Word, your heart, and your ways. We pray that we will experience your presence and power that the disciples came into contact with on that mountain. Lord, time is short in the days we have on earth and also in the hours left before the final drama of world history, and we want to store up for ourselves treasures in your eternal kingdom, as well as pluck sinners from the burning. We pray that you teach us the wisdom to prioritize prayer, give us the knowledge how we can do it effectively, and help us in teaching others to pray by being good examples of intimacy with you. We pray that our mere presence with people or in meetings stir up longings for your presence and heaven, and cries of repentance, simply because you have clothed us with your glory. Lord, tear apart the clouds, walls, confusion, barriers, and remove blindness, ignorance, and dullness, that hinder us from entering the holy of holies to behold your glory and experience your presence in ways that are available to us in this New Covenant. We thank you for melting our hearts in your presence to burn with that flame of love. As Jesus prayed for us before His departure to become our High Priest, grant that we may behold His glory now and prepare us to become a holy, spotless bride, without wrinkle, so that we can be ready for His glorious return, for our rapture to heaven. Help us in the fights ahead, as we await that day of His appearing to take the church. Father, clothe us with your glory and use us to prepare the Bride for the imminent rapture. Lord Jesus, come quickly, riding victoriously to bring us into the heavenly mansions you have prepared for us so that we will no longer itch for simply dwelling with you in tabernacles we have built for you on earth. Father, we ask that we will soon behold you in that city, of which you are the architect and builder, and where thousands upon thousands of angels cry holy, holy, holy, day and night. In the precious name of Jesus, we pray. Amen!
March 24h,2021
He had a dream in which he saw a stairway resting on the earth, with its top reaching to heaven, and the angels of God were ascending and descending on it—Genesis 28:12
I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go, and I will bring you back to this land. I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.” Genesis 28:15
This is Day 38 that we are putting on hold our devotional “Epistle To The Colossians.” The plan for the devotional going forward was posted in the March 9th devotional.
Prayer: Father God, we thank you for the cross of your Son, Jesus, that has reconciled us with you. We thank you for the new and living way of coming into your presence, through His body broken for us, the veil that separated us from the holy of holies. We thank you for your abiding presence with us and how we have access before your throne to bring our requests. Lord, we come before you today, thankful for all the good promises you gave Israel of the Middle East and the Israel of God, the church of Jesus Christ (Galatians 6:16; 2 Corinthians 1:20). We thank you for the promise of returning Jacob to the land and the promise of returning Israel back, which you have fulfilled after thousands of years of waiting (Joshua 21:45; 1 Kings 8:56; Isaiah 48:3; Jeremiah 30:3; Ezekiel 11:17; Ezekiel 34:13; Ezekiel 36:24; Amos 9:14). Lord, in this we can trust that all other promises will be equally fulfilled. Again, Lord, as your Word in Psalms 121:4 says that you will neither sleep nor slumber in fighting for your people, we ask that you continue to watch over Israel and bring judgments to all people who are trying to harm your people there, whether they are from the region, Europe, or America. Let the angel of the Lord persecute them and chase them from office (Psalms 35:5). Pulverize them and blow them away like wind, in the name of Jesus. Lord, we still ask that the 2 messengers prophesied in Revelations 11 who will minister in Israel will be sent quickly, in the name of Jesus. In the meantime, we pray that you continue to prepare the church for the rapture. As you watch over us, you have promised “I will give them Shepherds after my own heart”- Jeremiah 3:15, and we ask that you raise up such pastors in the church. Shepherds who watch over your people and teach them the Word of God, like Peter, John, and Paul did, so that your people can be strong in your truth. We pray that the Word of God will grow mightily this year and prevail. As you promised that you will build the church and the gates of hell shall not prevail, let all deceptions of Satan spreading be exposed now, in the name of Jesus. Let the people you created delight in their natural creation, in the name of Jesus. We pray for continued deliverance of those who are in error, that their shackles will be broken, and they will be brought into the kingdom. Paralyze every effort to muzzle or silence the church, in the name of Jesus. Destroy anyone who tries to do so, in the name of Jesus. Lord we pray that your hand will be heavy against the brains of those sponsoring wicked laws and trying to pass them in America, punish them with glioblastomas, like it was against those in Ashdod who tried to capture the ark of the covenant (1 Samuel 5:6). We command those mountains to flee from our presence, in Jesus name. Let that happen today. We rejoice and dance in your triumph, Lord (Psalms 2:4; Psalms 149:5-9). In the majestic name of Jesus, we pray. Amen!
March 25th,2021
There he went into a cave and spent the night. And the word of the LORD came to him: “What are you doing here, Elijah?” He replied, “I have been very zealous for the LORD God Almighty. The Israelites have rejected your covenant, torn down your altars, and put your prophets to death with the sword. I am the only one left, and now they are trying to kill me too. The LORD said, “Go out and stand on the mountain in the presence of the LORD, for the LORD is about to pass by.” Then a great and powerful wind tore the mountains apart and shattered the rocks before the LORD, but the LORD was not in the wind. After the wind there was an earthquake, but the LORD was not in the earthquake. After the earthquake came a fire, but the LORD was not in the fire. And after the fire came a gentle whisper. When Elijah heard it, he pulled his cloak over his face and went out and stood at the mouth of the cave. Then a voice said to him, “What are you doing here, Elijah?”—1 Kings 19:9-13
This is Day 39 that we are putting on hold our devotional “Epistle To The Colossians.” The plan for the devotional going forward was posted in the March 9th devotional.
Prayer: Father God, we thank you for creating us in your own image and fellowshipping with man since creation. Even when our parents, Adam and Eve, sinned, you did not abandon humanity but came to them and showed them their wrongdoing and showed them a plan to be clothed in righteousness. We thank you for reconciling us with yourself through the gift of your Son, Jesus, something we could never have been able to achieve in our own efforts. We thank you for making your plan known to man and communing with us in different ways. Lord, as you tell us to stand still and see your salvation (Psalms 46:10; Exodus 14:13-14; Isaiah 30:15), we pray that you will indeed teach us how to still ourselves in your presence and not be terrified by potential enemies running after us like Pharaoh was running after Israel and like Jezebel was running after Elijah, but we will see how majestic is your awesome power to deliver and that you rule all things on earth, and we can trust that you will be exalted among the nations. When all we are looking for are signs or wonders to show us what you are doing, desiring to see your forceful wind blast mountains open, and you want to speak to us through soft whispers instead, we pray that you will gently move our hearts to be among those who believe without demanding to see the signs of Christ’s scarred hands, who are attentive to your hushed whisper, and take you at your Word and obey it. We believe your Son is risen indeed, with all authority in heaven and earth given to Him, and is as really-present, powerful, miraculous, glorious, and gentle like the disciples saw Him 2000 years ago, and we pray that you will equip us with your truth so that we will find it easy to walk by faith and not by sight in all the problems we have to solve on earth. Teach us how we can be better in approaching your presence with reverence, hear your voice, and then go to be your voice, to share the Good News of your salvation. Raise up more faithful laborers like Elisha who replaced Elijah, because the harvest is indeed plentiful but faithful ministers are few. In the glorious name of Jesus, we pray. Amen!
March 26th,2021
Seek ye the LORD, all ye meek of the earth, which have wrought his judgment; seek righteousness, seek humility. It may be that you will be hidden In the day of the LORD’s anger—Zephaniah 2:3
Seek YHWH, all you humble of the land, “” Who have done His judgment, “” Seek righteousness, seek humility, “” It may be you are hidden in the Day of the anger of YHWH. (Literal Standard Version)- also see Young’s Literal Translation
This is Day 40 that we are putting on hold our devotional “Epistle To The Colossians.” The plan for the devotional going forward was posted in the March 9th devotional.
Prayer: Father God, we thank you for being a Good and Just King towards us. We humbly and gladly bow down before your throne. You have made us kings and priests; all we are and have is from you, O Lord (1 Corinthians 1:30; Revelation 1:6 ; 1 Peter 2:9; John 10:34-35; John 3:27; James 1:17). As your Word calls us to seek you, O Lord, your kingdom, your righteousness, and your strength, we come to seek your face in humility (1 Chronicles 16:11;Psalms 27:8; Psalms 63:1-2; Matthew 6:33). Lord, we empty ourselves of all things that we have relied on that are not your strength because it is only through your strength that we can do all things (Jeremiah 17:5; Psalms 118:8; Psalms 146:3; Isaiah 57:15; Philippians 4:13; John 15:5; Ephesians 3:16-20). We empty ourselves of our own righteousness, because it is like filthy rags, that can neither clothe us for the wedding with the Lamb or hide us in your day of wrath (Isaiah 64:6; Matthew 22:11-13; 1 Thessalonians 1:10; Romans 5:9). We thank you for Christ’s righteousness that you have freely given to us (Jeremiah 23:6; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Romans 5:17; Romans 10:4). We thank you for calling us to do justice in the earth, with “righteous judgments” (John 7:24). We thank you for the triumph that you have achieved through those judgments (Psalms 2:2-12; Psalms 110:1; Hebrews 10:13; Psalms 111:6-7; Deuteronomy 3:24; Psalms 149:5-9; Jeremiah 51:20; Micah 3:8). We also thank you for calling us as ambassadors of reconciliation who proclaim peace through the blood of your Son, Jesus (2 Corinthians 5:20; Ephesians 2:14; Romans 5:1). Lord, you know that we carry this honor and glory in the jars of clay (2 Corinthians 4:7). We do not want to misrepresent your image even when we proclaim the mercy and judgment that you have commanded us (Psalms 85:10; Psalms 89:14; Luke 10:12; Luke 17:1-2; Luke 24:47; Matthew 26:28; John 20:23). We pray that the sick who are healed through your mercies, the lost who are saved through your grace, the disobedient who are judged through your hand, will all remind us that none of us is sufficient for these things, except you Lord (2 Corinthians 2:14-16; John 9:39-41). We pray, especially, that your mercy in healing the sick we minister to will triumph over the judgments that they may have come under (1 Corinthians 11:30-32; 1 Peter 4:17; Revelation 2:22-23; James 2:13). Teach us the humility to judge ourselves soberly and zealously so (1 John 2:27)! Lord reveal us your heart in this so that we can properly carry your glory. Father, teach us your ways that you revealed to Moses and Paul, who have done all of these things, ministered your compassion and judgment, and yet remained the meekest people on earth (Numbers 12:1-3; Ephesians 3:8; Exodus 7:16-17; Numbers 21:9; Numbers 16:40-42; Deuteronomy 32:29; Acts 13:7-12; 1 Corinthians 5:4-5; 1 Corinthians 4:20-21; 2 Corinthians 10:6; 2 Corinthians 13:2-3; Titus 1:11). Mold our hearts into yours like you worked in them (Ezekiel 36:26-27; Exodus 32:32-24; 1 Timothy 1:16; Romans 9:3; Exodus 34:6; Romans 9:15 ). Lord, we are dust, rescued from the Fall by your mercy, and yet you made us for glory, and to express your image (Genesis 18:27; 2 Corinthians 3:18). We ask that you help us to grow in loving doing mercy, justice, and walking humbly with you, O God ( Micah 6:8; 1 John 2:6; 1 John 4:17; Genesis 5:24; Matthew 10:8; Matthew 14:14; Matthew 12:20-21; James 5:17; Ephesians 5:21;Daniel 4:24-36; Acts 5:29; Galatians 1:10; 1 Peter 5:6; Luke 14:8; Matthew 18:10). In the gracious name of Jesus, we pray. Amen !
March 27th,2021
When he came near the place where the road goes down the Mount of Olives, the whole crowd of disciples began joyfully to praise God in loud voices for all the miracles they had seen: “Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!” Some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to Jesus, “Teacher, rebuke your disciples!” “I tell you,” he replied, “if they keep quiet, the stones will cry out.”— Luke 19: 37-40
This is Day 41 that we are putting on hold our devotional “Epistle To The Colossians.” The plan for the devotional going forward was posted in the March 9th devotional.
Prayer: Father God, we thank you for the embodiment of your Ark of the Covenant revealed through Christ. We thank you that Your Word became flesh, one of us, and tabernacled among us, Father. We thank you for the healing of the servant of the Centurion, the multiplication of bread, the drying of the fig tree, the calming of the raging seas, the revelation on the mount of transfiguration, the resurrection of Lazarus, the healing of Marcus’ ear, and the opening of the tombs of the saints in the Holy City. Great things He has taught us, great things He has done, indeed! Father God, give us hearts that are full of praise and teach us heaven’s melodies, joining us with angelic hosts, to sing the praises that your glorious Son, Jesus, deserves. We lay down our coats, our crowns, and indeed our lives, as He deserves it all. Use us as you see fit, Lord, and let the praises be to your majestic name. Open the windows of heaven for the floodgates of blessing to fall upon your people and let those ancient doors open up, let the king of glory come down to take His bride for the wedding supper (Revelation 19:6-9; Psalms 24:9-10; Psalms 45:1-13; John 14:1-6; 1 Corinthians 15:51; 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18). Maranatha, come O Lord ! (1 Corinthians 16:22; Revelation 22:20). Arise, O Lord, let your glory rest where it belongs in your temple, the church of Jesus Christ. As we wait for that glorious day, we pray that the church will be purified to become a spotless bride, and that billions of lost sinners, as many as the sand on the seashore, will be gathered and harvested as the reward of your suffering. You were whipped to heal them, nailed on a cross to save them from sin, and purchased them unto yourself through your precious blood, O Lord Jesus (Isaiah 53:11-12; Colossians 2:15; 1 Corinthians 2:8-10; Mark 16:15; Matthew 28:18-20; Matthew 24:14; Acts 1:8; Acts 19:20). Father, we pray that you dispatch your Chief-battling angels to wage war against demonic forces that try to silence the saints of the Most High. (Hebrews 1:14; Psalms 103:20; Psalms 91:11; Psalms 104:4; Daniel 12:1; Revelation 10:1-7; Luke 12:7-8; Psalms 34:7; Acts 12:5-7; Acts 12:23). Let that Stone, that has become the Cornerstone, fall upon people who partner with those forces today. Deliver your fearful saints who have trusted in you, O God (Matthew 21:44; 1 Corinthians 10:4; Isaiah 28:16; Matthew 16:18-19; Luke 18:7-8). Let even higher praises and more songs be sung in Christ’s honor (Psalms 22:3-4; Zechariah 9:9; Revelation 1:17; Revelation 4:8-11). We continue to pray for the blind to see, the deaf to hear, the lame to walk, cancers to be healed, incurable genetic and congenital disorders to be completely gone, the dead to be raised, in the glorious name of the king of the kings, Jesus, we ask for this. Amen!
March 29th,2021
Lead me in Your truth and teach me, For You are the God of my salvation; On You I wait all the day—Psalms 25:5
This is Day 43 that we are putting on hold our devotional “Epistle To The Colossians.” The plan for the devotional going forward was posted in the March 9th devotional.
Prayer: Father God, we thank you for your promise that those who wait upon you shall renew their strength (Isaiah 40:31) and also that no eye has seen and no mind has conceived what you will do for those people who wait upon you (Isaiah 64:4). We see that testimony in Job’s life and we bless your name, giving you glory for your faithfulness. Lord, we do not want to be the kind of people who talk of what is potentially possible while our hands and eyes are far from reaching that. We know there’s so much more glory, power, revival, blessing, salvation, healing, fruit, and prosperity that your Word has promised to us and from all the things we have sown into your kingdom, raising our hopes up because of that Word. We are waiting upon you to manifest all of that in our lives and in all the 200 nations of the earth. Lead us in your truth through what we read daily, what we hear, what the Scriptures say, what we sense in our spirits, what you show us in dreams and visions, and what is happening all around us—so that our waiting will be saturated by your wisdom, insight, understanding, and revelation. Teach us how to weigh our actions and steps so that we can only spend our energies and hours in the things that will bring the most return for the kingdom of God. Lord, your Word says that you will perfect the things that concern us (Psalms 138:8), things that may seem like a mystery to us are not a mystery to you, Lord. We wait upon you to shed light on what we cannot understand or grasp. We trust in your unfailing love and your awesome power to lift our burdens, turn around unexpected situations, and bring us the expectations of your salvation, deliverance, and miracles (Jeremiah 29:11; Psalms 62:5; Psalms 125:1; Psalms 5:3; Micah 7:7;11; Jeremiah 1:12; Psalms 105:5; Psalms 40:2-5; Psalms 38:22; Psalms 18:32; Psalms 80:16-18; Matthew 11:28; Philippians 1:6; Psalms 98:4). In the Everlasting name of Jesus, we pray. Amen !
March 30th,2021
During the days of Jesus’ life on earth, he offered up prayers and petitions with fervent cries and tears to the one who could save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverent submission—Hebrews 5:7
This is Day 44 that we are putting on hold our devotional “Epistle To The Colossians.” The plan for the devotional going forward was posted in the March 9th devotional.
Prayer: Father God, we thank you for the teachings your Son, Jesus, gave to us on how to pray to you to ask for your kingdom to come down and your will to be done on earth as it is in heaven (Matthew 6:9-13). Lord, we see that, largely, your will is not being done on earth and we are to blame because we have not loved you and sought you with all our hearts, souls, and strength ( Isaiah 59:1-2; 2 Chronicles 7:14; Psalms 62:8; Luke 18:13; Mark 12:29-31). Teach us how we can find solitary places to pray our hearts out with fervent cries and tears. We want to be in those mountains or gardens like Jesus did at Mount Tabor and the garden of Getshemane; or in the closets of our own homes and offer up our heartfelt prayers. May our deepest longings rise up to you. Lord we know you can save and deliver us, from a myriad of harmful situations, those we are aware of and those we are unaware of, and we want to be like Jesus in entrusting our lives to you. We also pray that you give us deep compassion for our neighbors so that groanings by the Holy Spirit will be uttered from the depths of our hearts, for those who are in all kinds of pardonable bondage and sins. Help us to discern those who are in unpardonable sins (1 Timothy 2:1-5; Romans 8:26-27; Job 37:19; Ephesians 6:18; Psalms 42:7-8; Psalms 99:1; 1 Samuel 12:23; 1 Thessalonians 3:10; 1 John 5:16-17; Hebrews 10:26-29; Hebrews 6:4-6). Teach us the godly fear and reverent submission that will make us heard on high when we fast and pray ( Isaiah 58:4-7; Acts 10:30-35; Matthew 6:2-6). Teach us how to pray for those who are sick, at the gates of death, before their appointed times, people who could be more useful on earth much longer, so that we can minister healing to them and see them rescued from untimely death (Isaiah 38:15; James 5:15; Proverbs 3:2, 16; Deuteronomy 11:21; Psalms 91:16). We thank you for the immortality that Christ has brought to us after you heard His prayers and did not let His body suffer decay, rather, through your Spirit of holiness, you confirmed Him to be the Son of God with power (2 Timothy 1:10; Acts 13:35-37; Romans 1:4). His glory we are here to see today, Father. Show us the beauty and power of your Son, far above all authority, dominion, and every title that can be given (John 14:23; John 17:24; Revelation 3:20; Ephesians 1:17-23; Hebrews 10:21-23). Let that resurrection power continue to flow in our lives by the Spirit and let us hear your voice beckoning us to ascend higher into Mount Zion, the heavenly Jerusalem, and walk among fiery stones and anointed cherubim (Hebrews 12:22-24; Philippians 3:10; Revelation 4:1; Ezekiel 28:14). Lead us into your presence until we are filled to the measure of all the fullness of God (Ephesians 3:16-20; Isaiah 32:15). In the glorious name of Jesus, we pray. Amen !
March 31st,2021
Then He came to the disciples and found them sleeping, and said to Peter, “What! Could you not watch with Me one hour ?” Matthew 26:40
This is Day 45 that we are putting on hold our devotional “Epistle To The Colossians.” The plan for the devotional going forward was posted in the March 9th devotional.
Prayer: Father God, we thank you that you will neither sleep nor slumber in watching over Israel (Psalms 121:4), you watch over us faithfully and we are eternally grateful for that. Thank you for the example that Jesus set for us in teaching us how to watch, being at war against the world, the flesh, and the devil. Father, we want to follow in Christ’s footsteps in being watchmen over Israel’s walls in the Middle East (Isaiah 62:6-7; Matthew 23:37-39) and the Israel of God, the church of Jesus Christ (Galatians 6:16; Acts 20:28; Ephesians 6:18). Father, we don’t pray for the churches in America enough and we don’t pray for Israel enough. The state of the church and the world testify to our lack of glory that we see is possible in the Bible, and we pray that you pour out a spirit of supplication so that there will be prayer movements in all denominations in America— among Pentecostals and Charismatics, among Baptists and Presbyterians, among Methodists and Anglicans/Episcopal churches , among Lutherans and Catholics— that there will be a genuine hunger for a move of the Holy Spirit, repentance of prayerlessness, increased watching in prayer and fasting, separation from sin and total consecration, and a strong cry for revival in America and beyond. Lord, start by giving us burdens to pray for an hour, then increase our hunger and longings for calling upon your name and seeking your face to much longer time and extended periods of several days of standing in your glorious presence (Matthew 5:6; Luke 2:37; 1 Thessalonians 5:17; Isaiah 32:15-16; Acts 2:17). May our yearning for rest never be for the excuse of luke-warmness and lack of watchful prayer. Awaken our hearts to your overwhelming love and envelop us in the blanket of your glory, O Lord (Psalms 71:20; Hosea 6:2-3; Lamentation 5:21; Jeremiah 31:3; Hosea 11:4; 1 John 4:10; John 15:16; Matthew 7:7-11; 1 John 3:1-3; 2 Corinthians 3:18; Habakkuk 3:2). As we meditate on Christ’s sufferings during this Holy Week, let us receive your grace in our meditations, more revelations of the cross and resurrection, and infuse us with a new sense of urgency to proclaim His death and resurrection, as well as being set ablaze to see your glory saturate the church and touch America and beyond (1 Corinthians 2:2-5; 1 Corinthians 11:26; John 14:26; Acts 4:31; Isaiah 49:6 ). Lord, we want to do all things for your glory. Though we know you will reward us and bless all nations —our burning passion is not the rich rewards we will receive and the nations that will come to the brightness of your Sun ( Matthew 5:16; Matthew 6:4; Hebrews 11:6; Revelation 22:12; Matthew 25:22-23; 2 Chronicles 7:14; John 4:35-38; Isaiah 66:8; Genesis 22:18; Acts 17:30; Acts 14:16; Matthew 28:18-20; Romans 15:18-19; Matthew 12:20-21)— our consuming zeal is for the glory of God (John 2:17; John 4:32-34; 2 Chronicles 7:1-2; Colossians 3:17; 1 Corinthians 10:31) . In the name of our chief Shepherd, Jesus, we pray. Amen !