Devotional: October 14-21, by Rick Watkins, Elder
October 14, 2009
As we pray and fast this week, let us consider the magnificent promises of God’s Word. It is really quite amazing how broad and far-reaching are God’s promises to answer believing prayer. Let me reiterate – believing prayer is the key. So, as you meditate on these promises, let it cause you to reach out for more in prayer than is humanly possible. Let us be bold enough to pray “God-sized” prayers. May the Holy Spirit lead us into prayers that are asking what is impossible for man so that God will get all the glory as our prayers are answered.
“I tell you the truth, anyone who has faith in me will do what I have been doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father. And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Son may bring glory to the Father. You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it. “ (John 14:12-14)
“If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you. This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.” (John 15:7-8)
“In that day you will no longer ask me anything. I tell you the truth, my Father will give you whatever you ask in my name. Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete.” (John 16:23-24)
“Jesus replied, ‘What is impossible with men is possible with God.’ “ (Luke 18:27)
“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. “Which of you, if his son asks for bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake? If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him!” (Mat 7:7-11)
Pray in faith and wait expectantly … and patiently for through faith and patience you will inherit all that has been promised.
Rick Watkins, Elder
