They all met together and were constantly united in prayer, along with Mary the mother of Jesus, several other women, and the brothers of Jesus. Acts 1:14 NLT
Thursday reading:
Acts 1
key verse (s): Acts 1:2,3
observations & questions:
In the forty days after the crucifixion he appeared to the apostles from time to time. Think of the expectation they must have had as Jesus just popped in from time to time. What an encouragement to pray.
His topic of conversation during that time was the kingdom of God. Jesus gave them some more expectation by telling them in a few days they would be baptized with the Holy Spirit.
When he would appear and they were with him they kept asking Him questions like has the time come for you to free Israel and restore our kingdom ? His encouragement was that they would receive power (dunamis) when the Holy Spirit comes upon them to be witnesses. God gives power for a witness of Jesus. He is not giving power for our pleasure.
What an amazing 40 days to get to sit with the resurrected Christ and ask him questions. He also proved to them many times that he was alive
application or concept:
Jesus knows where we are at and will show us himself to encourage us and He sent the Holy Spirit that we would have power and witness about him.
Pray for an awareness of the Lord and ask for continued power from the Holy Spirit to be His witnesses.
prayer:
Lord, I ask that you continue to fill me with Power through the Holy Spirit. Give me opportunities to be your witness until you come again as you left then.
Learning Agenda:
Google Reader: Quotes from Seth Godin in Tribes reviewed by Tony Morgan
“When you fall in love with the system, you lose the ability to grow.”
“If it’s about your mission, about spreading the faith, about seeing something happen, not only do you not care about credit, you actually want other people to take credit.”
“People yearn for change, they relish being part of a movement, and they talk about things that are remarkable, not boring.”
tonymorganlive.com
Prayer:
God, Thank you for vision that is beyond our capabilities. Help me not forget that my capacities will be weaker than what I am capable of. Yet I can come to you and find your capacities more than enough.
Father, enable me to carry out all you have called me to do.
I pray for our country today Lord, I pray president Obama would hear your voice. Speak directly to Him by your Spirit. Speak to him from people you strategically place around him. God I call out to you to direct our countries leaders, senators and representatives to your will. Make your will clear to them. I pray for our local leaders. Today encourage our local leaders at the prayer gathering at the court house.
I pray today for Mike and Terri McCombs in Guatemala. God strengthen their hands today. Provide for their financial needs. Continue to bring wisdom and revelation to thier ministries. I pray also for workers for the harvest their in Guatemala. Encourage Mike and Terri with your presence today Lord. Lead them as they plan furloughs and retreats.
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