Devotional- Day 7
By Pastor Larry Stockstill
But when you pray, go away by yourself, shut the door behind you, and pray to your Father secretly.
(Matthew 6:6)
The importance of patient's in prayer and in life cannot be overemphasized! Abraham lived most of his life patiently believing that God would fulfill his promise to give him a son. In his old age, however, he succumbed to pressure from his wife to have a child by her maid, Hagar (Genesis 16:2).
Abraham harkened to the voice of his wife instead of giving her godly direction - a choice that proved to be a historic mistake.
Ishmael has come to symbolize the fruit of impatience. When you do not believe that God has heard your cry and prayer, you take matters into your own hands and create situations that you cannot successfully bring to a close. If you truly believe that your Father has seen you and heard your prayer, why struggle to come up with your own solution? Boldly assert as did Hagar, "I have seen the One who sees me!"
(Genesis 16:13)
Isaac means "laughter", So you may as well keep laughing until you're "Isaac" shows up. Ishmaels come quickly, but never go away.
Note:
So whatever you're believing God to do in your life. Stand fast, and hold firm to the dream that He's birthed within you. It doesn't matter how it looks right now, or even if you don't see anything happening yet. With faith trust and believe that God will work it out for your good, in His timing, and in your season!
(Romans 8:28) ESV
"And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose."
(Ecclesiastes 3:1) Amplified Bible
"There is a season (a time appointed) for everything and a time for every delight and event or purpose under heaven"
The Prayer Of Salvation:
Dear Lord Jesus, I ask for your forgiveness of my sins. I believe You died & rose from the dead. I turn from my sins and invite You to come into my heart and life. I accept You as my Lord & Savior.
(Romans 10:13)NIV
Everyone who
calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.
(Romans 10:9)NIV
If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.
(Acts 2: 38-39)NASB
38 Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39 The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off—for all whom the Lord our God will call.”
Read
Test The Spirit!
(1John 4:1-6) ESV
Read
About the spirit of Divination
(Acts 16: 16-18)NASB
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