November 12 -- John 18: 1-9 "When Jesus had spoken these words, he went out with his disciples across the brook Kidron, where there was a garden, which he and his disciples entered. Now Judas, who betrayed him, also knew the place, for Jesus often met there with his disciples. So Judas, having procured a band of soldiers and some officers from the chief priests and the Pharisees, went there with lanterns and torches and weapons. Then Jesus, knowing all that would happen to him, came forward and said to them, 'Whom do you seek?' They answered him, 'Jesus of Nazareth.' Jesus said to them, 'I am he.' Judas, who betrayed him, was standing with them. When Jesus said to them, 'I am he,' they drew back and fell to the ground. So he asked them again, 'Whom do you seek?' And they said, 'Jesus of Nazareth.' Jesus answered, 'I told you that I am he. So, if you seek me, let these men go.' This was to fulfill the word that he had spoken, 'Of those whom you gave me I have lost not one.'"
Prayer focus for today: "I am he." Three small words totalling just five little letters, yet powerful enough to make men fall to the ground. When you think about your relationship with Jesus, do you feel that awe of Holiness? If not, what changed? Or did you ever experience that? Choosing to follow Jesus is not about us ... it's all about Jesus. If you feel you need to do something "powerful" to work yourself into a frenzy to pray or worship Jesus, you've missed the key of Jesus ... it's his still small voice yet mighty Holiness that makes Him Lord of Lords! HE is all you need. Trust Him. Pray today that you will be renewed by that awe and wonder of the complicated simplicity that is Jesus. If you call Him your Savior and Lord, pray today that you will have a more clear understanding of what that means. Pray for wisdom and purpose to live out your walk with Jesus in exactly the way He intended for you -- not the way YOU desire. If you realize you have called yourself a Christian, but have never felt that awe and wonder of giving your whole life to Jesus, it's not too late. Pray today with repentance, and ask Jesus to come into your heart -- changing your life for all eternity. Pray for boldness to share your Jesus with someone today -- it's the most important thing you have to do today (whether your agenda says so or not). Pray for a heart and mind so focused on Jesus you will never falter. I'm praying with you! If you have questions, I'm always here -- drop me a message and let's talk about ... Our Jesus!
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