Matthew

A Wow moment!

  Abraham’s servant prayed specific prayer for God’s direction to be shown to him.  He traveled a long way and wanted to fulfill his mission to find a wife for Isaac from Abraham’s relatives.  Genesis 24:12-14   A beautiful girl had graciously given the servant a drink of water and then offered to water the ten camels […]

God Answered Prayer

  Can you say, God has answered your prayer, your specific prayers?  If your prayers aren’t specific, then how do you know God answered your prayer?   Abraham’s servant knew it for a fact!  He prayed specifically that the girl God had for his master’s son, Isaac, would give him a drink AND water ten thirsty camels. […]

Nothing is too difficult

Genesis 18:1-15   Abraham and Sarah found out that nothing is too difficult for the LORD.  Have you found that out yet?   Impossibilities are all around us… but never discount the LORD making all things possible.   Jesus said during His ministry: “The things that are impossible with people are possible with God.”  Luke 18:27   Abraham extended […]

Genealogical Records

  Genealogies are more important to some people than to others.  The Jewish people were very careful to record their genealogies.  As it happens, that is important today!  The genealogical records from the days of Abraham reveal the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the coming King.  He is Messiah, and the proof is in the genealogical records […]

Sunday Prayer

Matthew 17:20-21  paraphrased   Lord Jesus, You were talking to Your disciples and they asked You an important question… Why couldn’t we work successfully and drive out a demon from an ill man?   Lord Jesus, we too, many times wonder why our work and/or prayer is not answered.  Our work, for Your glory, sometimes doesn’t happen.  […]

Sunday Prayer

Jesus said, “For where two or three have gathered together in My name, I am there in their midst.”  Matthew 18:20 NASB Shall we pray…  Psalm 119:97-98, 105; John 8:12 paraphrased 97  O LORD, as these days are getting more and more chaotic, treacherous with unbelief in Your Son, help me to stay focused on You.  How […]

Sunday Prayer

  Jesus said, “For where two or three have gathered together in My name, I am there in their midst.”  Matthew 18:20 NASB Shall we pray…  David prayed for his son, Solomon, the next king of Israel. 1 Chronicles 28:9  LORD, I come to You and pray for those who will read this prayer. I […]

Sunday Prayer

Jesus said, “For where two or three have gathered together in My name, I am there in their midst.”  Matthew 18:20 NASB Shall we pray…Psalm 23:1-3 paraphrased   You, LORD, are my Shepherd… Thank You!  Because You are my Shepherd, I shall not want.  You give me all I need.   You make me lie down in green […]

Sunday Prayer

Jesus said, “For where two or three have gathered together in my name, I am there in their midst.”  Matthew 18:20 NASB Shall we pray…  1 Peter 1:13 paraphrased   LORD God, You are holy.  You are ever mindful of my needs.  I need to prepare my mind for action – because You say so.  […]

Sunday Prayer

Jesus said, “For where two or three have gathered together in my name, I am there in their midst.”  Matthew 18:20 NASB Shall we pray…1 John 4:16, 19 Paraphrased   I come to worship You, God whose word is truth.  To adore You and thank You for your mercy and grace, forgiving me for my […]