Even if we do not have what people really need, God does. When we are friends with God, we can say to people, “I don’t have what you need, but I know someone who does. I’ll ask my friend! I will intercede before God for you.”
We know that God has the power to intervene in people’s circumstances, to help their children stop using drugs, to bring financial breakthroughs, to work medical miracles or to reconcile marriages.
The more intimately we know God, the more confident we are in His willingness and ability to help people. When they come to us, we can go to Him and know He will come through for them.
We can actually ask God to do us a favour and help someone we love even when we know that they don’t deserve it. We can pray with compassion out of a heart of love — and God hears and answers.
God loves you, and He loves the sound of your voice coming to Him in prayer and fellowship. Go to Him often, not only for your needs, but also for the needs of others.
You CAN read the Bible through in a year. Start today!
Mon: Ezekiel 43-45, Matthew 24:26-35, Ps 78:32-39, Pro 20:20-21
Tues: Ezekiel 46-48, Matt 24:36-51, Ps 78:40-55, Prov 20:22-24
Wed: 2 Corinthians 1-4, Matt 25:1-13, Psalm 78:56-64, Prov 20:25
Thurs: 2 Corinthians 5-8, Matt 25:14-21, Ps 78:6-72, Prov 20:26-30
Fri: 2 Corinthians 9:1-11:15, Matt 25:22-30, Ps 24, Prov 21:1-2
Sat: 2 Corinthians 11:16-13:14, Matt 25:31-40, Ps 19, Prov 21:3
Sun: Genesis 24:1-51, 2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1
"For a people shall dwell in Zion, in Jerusalem; you shall weep no more. He will surely be gracious to you at the sound of your cry. As soon as he hears it, he answers you."
Isaiah 30:19
I'm Drawing God ...
A kindergarten teacher was observing her classroom of children while they were drawing.
She would occasionally walk around to see each child's artwork.
As she got to one little girl who was working diligently, she asked what the drawing was.
The girl replied, “I’m drawing God.” The teacher paused and said,
“But no one knows what God looks like."
Without missing a beat, or looking up from her drawing the girl replied, “They will in a minute."