'Watching by the Fire from Far Away' โ Mark 14:53-54
Key Thought
Jesus was brought before the leaders of the Jewish people, but Peter โ the leader of Jesus' followers โ stayed at a cowardly distance sneaking around trying to watch the proceedings. While Jesus faced the cold ridicule of those in power, Jesus' self-proclaimed loyal follower warmed himself at a fire in the company of those put in charge of the Son of God's torture. While it all seems so despicable from the safety of our distance of two thousand years, if we are honest, most of us have done the same thing. When Jesus, his cause, or his Kingdom is maligned, we sometimes pull back from the discussion, hang back, and try to be unnoticeable.
Today's Prayer
Father, give me wisdom to know how to stand up for your truth, your Son, and your will without alienating others. Also, dear Father, help me to never back down in my spoken faith because I am afraid. I want to be wise and courageous in my loyalty to your Son. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.
Related Scripture Readings
Mark 8:34-37
Romans 1:16-17
2 Timothy 1:12
[The soldiers and Temple guards who arrested Jesus, took him] to the high priest's home where the leading priests, the elders, and the teachers of religious law had gathered. Meanwhile, Peter followed him at a distance and went right into the high priest's courtyard. There he sat with the guards, warming himself by the fire.
Key Thought
Jesus was brought before the leaders of the Jewish people, but Peter โ the leader of Jesus' followers โ stayed at a cowardly distance sneaking around trying to watch the proceedings. While Jesus faced the cold ridicule of those in power, Jesus' self-proclaimed loyal follower warmed himself at a fire in the company of those put in charge of the Son of God's torture. While it all seems so despicable from the safety of our distance of two thousand years, if we are honest, most of us have done the same thing. When Jesus, his cause, or his Kingdom is maligned, we sometimes pull back from the discussion, hang back, and try to be unnoticeable.
Today's Prayer
Father, give me wisdom to know how to stand up for your truth, your Son, and your will without alienating others. Also, dear Father, help me to never back down in my spoken faith because I am afraid. I want to be wise and courageous in my loyalty to your Son. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.
Related Scripture Readings
Mark 8:34-37
Romans 1:16-17
2 Timothy 1:12
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CROSS OVER PRAYER TO THE MONTH OF DECEMBER
BIBLE READING: ISAIAH 43, JEREMIAH 29:11.
PRAYER POINTS.
๐ฅO God, I thank You for You are kind and Your mercies endure forever over my life and my family, in the name of Jesus.
๐ฅFather Lord, I thank You because this month shall be my month of signs and wonders, in the name of Jesus.
๐ฅThank you Lord for the journey from the month of January till December.
๐ฅI cover every day of this month with the blood of Jesus, I pray I will not fall victim of any evil in the name of the name of Jesus.
๐ฅThank you Lord for the assurance of bringing me and my family to the forthcoming year.
๐ฅI dedicate this month of December to the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob and decree that I shall be favoured by God and men, in the name of Jesus.
๐ฅI take authority over this month. You must cooperate with my destiny, in the name of Jesus.
๐ฅAll elemental forces shall work in my favour this month, in the name of Jesus.
๐ฅPowers, arranging bad news for me this month, fall down and die, in the name of Jesus.
๐ฅMy ears shall hear good news this month, in the name of Jesus.
๐ฅPowers, assigned to make me fail in this month, you are a failure, die, in the name of Jesus.
๐ฅDream poison distributors, my life is not your candidate, die, in the name of Jesus.
๐ฅThe battle of โyou shall see good things but it shall not get to you, my life is not your candidate, die, in the name of Jesus.
๐ฅThe battle of โyou shall not be congratulated, I am not your candidate, die, in the name of Jesus.
๐ฅThe battle of โyou shall create problems for yourself, I am not your candidate, die, in the name of Jesus.
๐ฅThe battle of โyou shall labour for others to eat, I am not your candidate, die, in the name of Jesus.
๐ฅThe battle of โworking like elephants and eating like antsโ, I am not your candidate, die, in the name of Jesus.
๐ฅThe battle of โyou shall not eat the food of your childrenโ. I am not your candidate, die, in the name of Jesus.
๐ฅThe battle of โyou shall not enjoy your husband/wife, I am not your candidate. die, in the name of Jesus.
๐ฅThe battle of โyou shall never have peaceโ, I am not your candidate, die, in the name of Jesus.
๐ฅPower of multiple battles confronting my life, backfire, in the name of Jesus.
๐ฅO God, arise and let all my problems, die, in the name of Jesus.
๐ฅOrdinations of slavery over my life, die, die, die, in the name of Jesus.
๐ฅOwners of evil load in my family, carry your loads, in the name of Jesus.
๐ฅEnd of the year tragedy, my life is not your candidate, backfire, in the name of Jesus.
๐ฅI reject every satanic carry over into the new year by the power in the blood of Jesus.
๐ฅPowers assigned to make me spend money on sickness this month, you are a liar, die, in the name of Jesus.
๐ฅPower of the Most High, incubate my life and that of my family throughout this month, in the name of Jesus
๐ฅSatanic warfare prepared for me and my family this month, I overcome you by the power in the blood of Jesus.
๐ฅThis month shall be my month of victory galore, progress, promotion, breakthroughs etc, in the name of Jesus.
๐ฅEvery relationship that will not help me to fulfil the purpose of God for my life this year, I reject you, in the name of Jesus.
๐ฅPowers assigned to trouble my Israel this month, O God of Elijah trouble them today, in the name of Jesus.
๐ฅPowers using my dream life to punish me, you are wicked, die, in the name of Jesus.
๐ฅFoundational powers limiting my speed, Holy Ghost fire, consume them, in the name of Jesus.
๐ฅPowers assigned to kill glorious children in my family, you will not prosper, die, in the name of Jesus.
๐ฅThere shall be no loss of lives and properties in my home this year, by the power in the name and the blood of Jesus.
๐ฅAs my battle is expiring, I shall not expire, in the name of Jesus.
BIBLE READING: ISAIAH 43, JEREMIAH 29:11.
PRAYER POINTS.
๐ฅO God, I thank You for You are kind and Your mercies endure forever over my life and my family, in the name of Jesus.
๐ฅFather Lord, I thank You because this month shall be my month of signs and wonders, in the name of Jesus.
๐ฅThank you Lord for the journey from the month of January till December.
๐ฅI cover every day of this month with the blood of Jesus, I pray I will not fall victim of any evil in the name of the name of Jesus.
๐ฅThank you Lord for the assurance of bringing me and my family to the forthcoming year.
๐ฅI dedicate this month of December to the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob and decree that I shall be favoured by God and men, in the name of Jesus.
๐ฅI take authority over this month. You must cooperate with my destiny, in the name of Jesus.
๐ฅAll elemental forces shall work in my favour this month, in the name of Jesus.
๐ฅPowers, arranging bad news for me this month, fall down and die, in the name of Jesus.
๐ฅMy ears shall hear good news this month, in the name of Jesus.
๐ฅPowers, assigned to make me fail in this month, you are a failure, die, in the name of Jesus.
๐ฅDream poison distributors, my life is not your candidate, die, in the name of Jesus.
๐ฅThe battle of โyou shall see good things but it shall not get to you, my life is not your candidate, die, in the name of Jesus.
๐ฅThe battle of โyou shall not be congratulated, I am not your candidate, die, in the name of Jesus.
๐ฅThe battle of โyou shall create problems for yourself, I am not your candidate, die, in the name of Jesus.
๐ฅThe battle of โyou shall labour for others to eat, I am not your candidate, die, in the name of Jesus.
๐ฅThe battle of โworking like elephants and eating like antsโ, I am not your candidate, die, in the name of Jesus.
๐ฅThe battle of โyou shall not eat the food of your childrenโ. I am not your candidate, die, in the name of Jesus.
๐ฅThe battle of โyou shall not enjoy your husband/wife, I am not your candidate. die, in the name of Jesus.
๐ฅThe battle of โyou shall never have peaceโ, I am not your candidate, die, in the name of Jesus.
๐ฅPower of multiple battles confronting my life, backfire, in the name of Jesus.
๐ฅO God, arise and let all my problems, die, in the name of Jesus.
๐ฅOrdinations of slavery over my life, die, die, die, in the name of Jesus.
๐ฅOwners of evil load in my family, carry your loads, in the name of Jesus.
๐ฅEnd of the year tragedy, my life is not your candidate, backfire, in the name of Jesus.
๐ฅI reject every satanic carry over into the new year by the power in the blood of Jesus.
๐ฅPowers assigned to make me spend money on sickness this month, you are a liar, die, in the name of Jesus.
๐ฅPower of the Most High, incubate my life and that of my family throughout this month, in the name of Jesus
๐ฅSatanic warfare prepared for me and my family this month, I overcome you by the power in the blood of Jesus.
๐ฅThis month shall be my month of victory galore, progress, promotion, breakthroughs etc, in the name of Jesus.
๐ฅEvery relationship that will not help me to fulfil the purpose of God for my life this year, I reject you, in the name of Jesus.
๐ฅPowers assigned to trouble my Israel this month, O God of Elijah trouble them today, in the name of Jesus.
๐ฅPowers using my dream life to punish me, you are wicked, die, in the name of Jesus.
๐ฅFoundational powers limiting my speed, Holy Ghost fire, consume them, in the name of Jesus.
๐ฅPowers assigned to kill glorious children in my family, you will not prosper, die, in the name of Jesus.
๐ฅThere shall be no loss of lives and properties in my home this year, by the power in the name and the blood of Jesus.
๐ฅAs my battle is expiring, I shall not expire, in the name of Jesus.
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๐ฅO God of time and season, arise and let my story change to glory, in the name of Jesus.
๐ฅFavour that has never happened in my life, manifest by fire, in the name of Jesus.
๐ฅGoliath, Herod and Pharaoh assigned to trouble me this month, perish by fire, in the name of Jesus.
๐ฅBeginning of the year tragedy targeted at me as I enter into the new year, go back to the senders, in the name of Jesus.
๐ฅEvery loophole that will give the enemies access into my life in this month, I block you with the blood of Jesus, in the name of Jesus.
๐ฅMessengers of death, my home is not your candidate, go back to your senders, in the name of Jesus.
๐ฅEvil marks identifying me for evil, blood of Jesus wipe them off, in the name of Jesus.
๐ฅEvil marks identifying my husband/wife) for evil, blood of Jesus wipe them off, in the name of Jesus.
๐ฅEvil marks identifying my children for evil, blood of Jesus wipe them off, in the name of Jesus.
๐ฅEvil marks identifying my business/carrier for evil, blood of Jesus wipe them off, in the name of Jesus.
๐ฅO God my Father, by Your mercy, restore to me the years that locust and cankerworm have eaten, in the name of Jesus.
๐ฅCharms targeted at me this month, backfire, in the name of Jesus.
๐ฅPowers that say I will not be blessed this month, shut up and die, in the name of Jesus.
๐ฅBlessings from the four comers of the world, my life is available, locate me by fire, in the name of Jesus.
๐ฅAnything buried to bury me this month, backfire, in the name of Jesus.
to decree good things into the womb of the month.
๐ฅThank you Lord for answered prayer, in Jesus mighty name we have prayed. Amen
๐ฅFavour that has never happened in my life, manifest by fire, in the name of Jesus.
๐ฅGoliath, Herod and Pharaoh assigned to trouble me this month, perish by fire, in the name of Jesus.
๐ฅBeginning of the year tragedy targeted at me as I enter into the new year, go back to the senders, in the name of Jesus.
๐ฅEvery loophole that will give the enemies access into my life in this month, I block you with the blood of Jesus, in the name of Jesus.
๐ฅMessengers of death, my home is not your candidate, go back to your senders, in the name of Jesus.
๐ฅEvil marks identifying me for evil, blood of Jesus wipe them off, in the name of Jesus.
๐ฅEvil marks identifying my husband/wife) for evil, blood of Jesus wipe them off, in the name of Jesus.
๐ฅEvil marks identifying my children for evil, blood of Jesus wipe them off, in the name of Jesus.
๐ฅEvil marks identifying my business/carrier for evil, blood of Jesus wipe them off, in the name of Jesus.
๐ฅO God my Father, by Your mercy, restore to me the years that locust and cankerworm have eaten, in the name of Jesus.
๐ฅCharms targeted at me this month, backfire, in the name of Jesus.
๐ฅPowers that say I will not be blessed this month, shut up and die, in the name of Jesus.
๐ฅBlessings from the four comers of the world, my life is available, locate me by fire, in the name of Jesus.
๐ฅAnything buried to bury me this month, backfire, in the name of Jesus.
to decree good things into the womb of the month.
๐ฅThank you Lord for answered prayer, in Jesus mighty name we have prayed. Amen
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*_We know and have believed the love which God has for us. God is love, and he who remains in love remains in God, and God remains in him._*
1 John 4:16
*Prayer :*
*_Happy New Month_*
1 John 4:16
*Prayer :*
You have loved me unconditionally and without limit. Please teach me how I can take time to soak in Your love every day.
I pray that you would remove any hindrances that would prevent me from receiving Your personal & intimate affection for me.
I would wish to extend the sharing of Your love to others.
In Jesus' Name, Amen.
*_Happy New Month_*
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โIn every trial, there is a purpose and an opportunity for God's work.โ
Todayโs daily devotional highlights the final chapter of Paulโs journey as he reaches Rome. After surviving a shipwreck and a viper bite on Malta, Paul arrives in Rome, where he is welcomed by believers and continues to preach the gospel from his rented house for two years, reaching both Jews and Gentiles.
SCRIPTURE
STORY
Have you ever reached the end of a long and challenging journey, only to find that your mission continues in new and unexpected ways?
Paulโs final recorded journey to Rome is a testament to Godโs unwavering presence and guidance, even in the face of adversity.
After surviving the shipwreck and being welcomed by the natives on Malta, Paul experienced another miracle when he was bitten by a viper but remained unharmed. This miraculous event not only protected Paul but also opened doors for ministry, as he prayed over and healed the sick chief of the island.
Have you ever seen God turn a potentially harmful situation into an opportunity for His glory?
Upon arriving in Rome, Paul was warmly welcomed by the believers and embraced by the Jewish community. Despite being a prisoner, Paul was allowed to live in his own rented house, where he continued his ministry.
For two years, Paul preached the kingdom of God and taught about Jesus Christ to all who came to him. This demonstrates that Godโs work can flourish in any circumstance, even in captivity.
How can you continue to serve and share the gospel, regardless of your situation?
Paulโs unwavering commitment to his mission, even in the face of imprisonment and hardship, inspires us to persevere in our own faith journeys. His story reminds us that Godโs presence and guidance are constant, and that He can use every circumstance to advance His kingdom.
Are you willing to trust Godโs plan and remain faithful to His calling, even when faced with challenges?
REFLECTION
Reflect on the journey you have been on and consider how God has guided and protected you along the way. Think about the opportunities for ministry that have arisen from your experiences. This week, focus on persevering in your faith and continuing to share the gospel, regardless of your circumstances.
PRAYER
With each passing day, week, month and year of my Journey, I thank You that through my steadfast dedication to You and my craft I am now gaining the respect and influence needed for me to take my life to the next level . When People hear my name I thank You Lord that they see that I am a person of action and that I get things done. Like Paul in his lifetime, I stand in the shadow of great men and women whoโve gone before me to show me that faith in God is never wasted confidence. May Paul's ability to focus on objectives, and not obstacles, rub off on me. May Paul's words remind me to speak with authority and credibility. And lastly may Paul's dedication to never compromise and drift from God given absolutes and instruction be the anchor in which I set out to establish the life of my ministry, family, business, and personal growth. In Jesusโ Name, Amen.
Todayโs daily devotional highlights the final chapter of Paulโs journey as he reaches Rome. After surviving a shipwreck and a viper bite on Malta, Paul arrives in Rome, where he is welcomed by believers and continues to preach the gospel from his rented house for two years, reaching both Jews and Gentiles.
SCRIPTURE
"And Paul dwelt two whole years in his own hired house, and received all that came in unto him, Preaching the kingdom of God, and teaching those things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ, with all confidence, no man forbidding him." Acts 28:30-31
STORY
Have you ever reached the end of a long and challenging journey, only to find that your mission continues in new and unexpected ways?
Paulโs final recorded journey to Rome is a testament to Godโs unwavering presence and guidance, even in the face of adversity.
After surviving the shipwreck and being welcomed by the natives on Malta, Paul experienced another miracle when he was bitten by a viper but remained unharmed. This miraculous event not only protected Paul but also opened doors for ministry, as he prayed over and healed the sick chief of the island.
Have you ever seen God turn a potentially harmful situation into an opportunity for His glory?
Upon arriving in Rome, Paul was warmly welcomed by the believers and embraced by the Jewish community. Despite being a prisoner, Paul was allowed to live in his own rented house, where he continued his ministry.
For two years, Paul preached the kingdom of God and taught about Jesus Christ to all who came to him. This demonstrates that Godโs work can flourish in any circumstance, even in captivity.
How can you continue to serve and share the gospel, regardless of your situation?
Paulโs unwavering commitment to his mission, even in the face of imprisonment and hardship, inspires us to persevere in our own faith journeys. His story reminds us that Godโs presence and guidance are constant, and that He can use every circumstance to advance His kingdom.
Are you willing to trust Godโs plan and remain faithful to His calling, even when faced with challenges?
REFLECTION
Reflect on the journey you have been on and consider how God has guided and protected you along the way. Think about the opportunities for ministry that have arisen from your experiences. This week, focus on persevering in your faith and continuing to share the gospel, regardless of your circumstances.
PRAYER
With each passing day, week, month and year of my Journey, I thank You that through my steadfast dedication to You and my craft I am now gaining the respect and influence needed for me to take my life to the next level . When People hear my name I thank You Lord that they see that I am a person of action and that I get things done. Like Paul in his lifetime, I stand in the shadow of great men and women whoโve gone before me to show me that faith in God is never wasted confidence. May Paul's ability to focus on objectives, and not obstacles, rub off on me. May Paul's words remind me to speak with authority and credibility. And lastly may Paul's dedication to never compromise and drift from God given absolutes and instruction be the anchor in which I set out to establish the life of my ministry, family, business, and personal growth. In Jesusโ Name, Amen.
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Behold a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel. Where can these words be found in the Bible?
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Zechariah, Mark
14%
Isaiah, Mark
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Isaiah, Matthew
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Micah, Matthew