'He Isn't Here!' — Mark 16:5-6

When [the women who had come to anoint Jesus' body] entered the tomb, they saw a young man clothed in a white robe sitting on the right side. The women were shocked, but the angel said, "Don't be alarmed. You are looking for Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He isn't here! He is risen from the dead! Look, this is where they laid his body."— Mark 16:5-6 NLT

Key Thought

"He isn't here! He is risen from the dead!" What incredibly powerful words and what an even more gloriously important truth. As we approach the end of the Gospel of Mark, we know at least three important things about Jesus:
He is the Nazarene — the one who was prophesied to come from Nazareth [1] and who would do the work of God.
He was crucified — he died to ransom us from sin.
He has been raised from the dead — he conquered death and brought life to us.
He is not in the grave. He lives. He is Lord.
[1] Matthew 2:23.

Today's Praye
Praise to you, O Father, for Jesus' glorious triumph over sin and death. Thank you for what his resurrection means. Thank you that because my life is joined to Jesus in this life, I can be sure that it will be joined with him in resurrection. Thank you that his tomb is empty and that your Son, my Savior, lives. In Jesus' name and to Jesus' glory, I offer this prayer. Amen.

Related Scripture Readings
1 Peter 1:3-9
1 Corinthians 15:20
Colossians 1:18

*_If you know these things, blessed are you if you do them._*
John 13:17

*Prayer :*

Thank You Lord for Your unconditional love, care and the never failing provision to Your people every day.

Heavenly Father,
I admit that it's harder to live Your Word than to read.

Have mercy on me and direct me to speak Your Word in my actions as well as my words. Help my life reflect Your light.

Form me by Your Word and Spirit. Lead me to be courageous enough to put into action what I learn from Your Word.
In Jesus' name, I pray.

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The Power of Consistent Intercession

Jesus told them a story showing that it was necessary for them to pray consistently and never quit… Luke 18:1(MSG)

Prayer is both a tool for our communion with God and an opportunity for us to be trained in patience and righteousness. Sometimes the answers may not come within the time we expect but eventually they come based on our relationship with Christ and consistent commitment to prayer. We are not only required to pray for our individual needs but also for others. In Isaiah 62:6-7, Prophet Isaiah communicates the placement of watchmen on the walls of Jerusalem. He gives an assurance that these watchmen will not keep quiet but call on the name of the Lord until Jerusalem gets established. These watchmen are the intercessors who served as mediators between God and His people (Isaiah 62:6-7).

When we persist in prayer we shall have our minds always on the things of God, get in constant communication with Him and end up fruitful in life. From this passage we discover that the continued prayer of intercession was the source of strong roots for establishment. People of Jerusalem were in a transition; from a hard time to a moment of God’s comfort. They had to put a wall around themselves for some degree of safety but they needed more intercession to get reinforcement to remain in the state of security, peace and prosperity. We are also called to stand in the gap for our families, churches, nations and communities. Intercession is a discipline and we train ourselves to do it more often. Our generation has instant technological results for almost everything which sometimes leave the recipients with negative effects. We are therefore encouraged to be prayerful and wait on God.

Prayer:
Father, please help me to be consistent in intercession with patience for answers in Jesus’ Name.

🕊️ “Lord, increase my faith.” (Luke 17:5)
🕊️ “Jesus, break every chain.” (Isaiah 61:1)
🕊️ “Restore all I lost.” (Joel 2:25)
🕊️ “Strengthen my weary soul.” (Matthew 11:28)

Now, let’s listen real close, as I’m giving a moment of time for you to get to the Scripture. Remember, that we mustn’t never come to church to play religious. We mustn’t come to, just, to put on a religious act to go to church, we must come to worship in Spirit and in truth, we must be deeply and sincerely, we must really mean what we’re coming here for. The days are getting evil, the time is evil, and we want to—we want to make every minute count, and especially when we’re in the house of the Lord.

*_Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you will revive me. You will stretch forth your hand against the wrath of my enemies. Your right hand will save me._*
Psalm 138:7

*Prayer :*

I stand before You seeking revival within me. I long for repentance, unspeakable joy of forgiveness and taste of Your magnificence.

Forgive me Lord for when I set aside Your righteousness and seek my own. Forgive me when I was disobedient forsaking Your ways.

I ask that You will wake me up, stir in me and revive me. Help me to understand what it truly means to follow and love You.
In Jesus' name, I pray.

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'You Will See Him in the Place of Ministry' — Mark 16:7

[Speaking to the women, the angel in Jesus' empty tomb continued:] "Now go and tell his disciples, including Peter, that Jesus is going ahead of you to Galilee. You will see him there, just as he told you before he died."— Mark 16:7 NLT

Key Thought

Jesus is about ministry. While it is not emphasized in Mark, Matthew speaks of Jesus as Immanuel — God with us. Jesus reminded his disciples that they would experience his presence in their fellowship and worship, [1] in their service to those in need, [2] and in crossing cultural boundaries to share his teaching with others. [3] He wanted his disciples to carry on his ministry. So he wanted them to know that as they ministered in his name, he would be with them. They would see him personally raised from the dead after his resurrection, but they could also "see" him after his ascension by ministering to others. Jesus continues to meet his followers in the places of ministry. — Matthew will be the focus of this next year's "What Jesus Did!" devotional series. As we stand near the close of one year and look forward to another, let's use both Mark and Matthew to remind us that Jesus will meet us in the place of ministry!
[1] Matthew 18:20.
[2] Matthew 25:37-40.
[3] Matthew 28:18-20.

Today's Prayer

Gracious, holy, and merciful God, please use me as an instrument of your peace, grace, and reconciliation. May I be found as a "vessel for honor" [A] — a tool you can use for your purposes in ministry to others. I know, dear Father, that your Son will be present as I minister. Please make his presence real to me. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.

[A] This phrase comes from 2 Timothy 2:21 NKJV about being pure so we will be prepared to minister..

Related Scripture Readings
2 Timothy 2:21
2 Timothy 3:14-17
Matthew 25:31-40

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*Matthew 18:20 ,*
*"For where two or three gather in my name, there l am with them."*

*It wasn't luck, but it was God. God, l can't thank you enough for everything. Always Pray. It's the most powerful tool against worry, doubt and fear.*

*Pray instead of worrying!!..*
*Pray instead of stressing!!..*
*Pray instead of panicking!!..*
*Pray instead of overthinking!!..*
*Pray instead of assuming!!..*
*Pray instead of controlling!!..*
*Pray instead of wondering!!..*

*In every situation: just 𝗣𝗥𝗔𝗬.*🙏🏾❤️

*_For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men,_*
Titus 2:11

*Prayer :*

You never change, You have always been God and shall forever be Jehovah, giving us maximum protection and care.

Your grace appeared in my life like a spring of water in the desert quenching my thirst for life, like the command Jesus spoke to Lazarus, "Come out", while I was dead in my sins and trespasses.

You showed me a blessed hope even if I don't deserve it. I praise for Your boundless grace You have poured out on me for none of us is beyond the reach of Your grace.
In Jesus' name, I pray.