Wednesday March 13

Read: Isaiah 66:1-2,

Psalm 19:1-6, Job 38:1-18

It is so easy for us to read Matthew 5:34-36 and similar passages for information only and not to reach the deep wonder that comes from a full understanding of the passage. Jesus describes Heaven as God’s throne and the Earth as God’s footstool. As we saw yesterday, those statements pointed out that swearing on anything is to swear on God Himself but more than that, these passages should make us stop in wonder and amazement about who our God is.

 

We don’t only read Scripture to try to change our lives. We read Scripture to learn about and grow in relationship with God Himself. Spend some time in wonder and amazement at today’s readings and the almighty, powerful, creator God they describe. How powerful is our God that He could consider the Earth His footstool? And how gracious is our God that despite His power He loves us?

 

As a response to what you have read I encourage you to spend some time praising and worshipping God for who He is this morning. This might look like putting on some worship music, going for a walk and praying about the things you see. It might look like a quiet time of prayer. Whatever works for you make sure you spend some time worshipping God for His greatness today.

 

Prayer:

Write down your prayer points in the space provided. Use today’s reading to help you get ideas.

 

Adoration:

 

Confession:

 

Thanks:

 

Supplication:

¥ Praise God that He is the creator and sustainer of the Earth and of all life on the Earth. Praise God that He can measure the heaven’s in the span of His hand and that He works all things together according to His plan. Praise God that He is also loving, gracious and humble enough to come to earth as a Servant and die for our sins.

¥ Pray for the work of Shiloh Church Ministries in India. Pray that God would give courage and wisdom to the pastors of churches in India that they might be bold in their preaching of the word. Pray that God would protect and encourage the orphans and those involved with their care and that God would raise up a spirit of generosity and support amongst His followers here in Australia.

 

My Additional Prayer Points.

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Discussion Questions For Families and Groups

1. Spend time together discussing the qualities of God that are described in today’s readings. What stands out to you?

2. Spend time together in prayer to praise and to honour God for who He is and how He is revealed in these passages.