Luke 6:12-19
The Lord Jesus prayed all night before he named his disciples. Here is a precedent for the Christian life. Before any great decisions be made spend time in prayer. If any man lack wisdom let him ask of God. The Lord Jesus never lacked wisdom, but still he prayed all night before he named his disciples. He waited upon the will of his heavenly Father. This is our example. Prayer comes first, before the decision, before the action, before going forward. There are times when we need extended seasons of seeking the Lord in prayer. There are moments in our lives when it may require staying up all night and praying to overcome in a particular circumstance or situation. Be willing to seek God with all of your heart. Daniel fasted and prayed for 21 days. Moses was on the mountain for 40 days with God. How long are you willing to wait on the Lord? King Saul was not willing to wait for the prophet and as a result he lost everything in his life. They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength. They shall mount up with wings as eagles. They shall run and not grow weary. They shall walk and not faint.
After he named his apostles then he ministered to a great multitude of people. Scripture says that virtue went out of him. The Lord Jesus did not live for himself, but came to seek and to save those who were lost. The Lord Jesus gave his life to others. This is our example. Do we live for self, or do we live for others? Do we employ the gifts God gave us to help others? May the Lord help us to see the opportunity before us today to serve and to be a blessing to others.
The Lord Jesus died upon Calvary for our sins. He gave his life and died so that we could live forever with him. He was buried in a tomb. On the third day he rose from the dead. He conquered death, hell, and the grave. Because he has overcome we also, who are in him, also overcome. Believe upon the Lord Jesus today and be saved.
