The Word for wisdom:
Proverbs 30:5-6 (ESV)
5 Every word of God proves true; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.
6 Do not add to his words, lest he rebuke you and you be found a liar.
The Word for inspiration:
Psalm 25:8-10 (ESV)
8 Good and upright is the Lord; therefore he instructs sinners in the way.
9 He leads the humble in what is right, and teaches the humble his way.
10 All the paths of the Lord are steadfast love and faithfulness, for those who keep his covenant and his testimonies.
The Word for encouragement:
Acts 10:1-4 (ESV)
1 At Caesarea there was a man named Cornelius, a centurion of what was known as the Italian Cohort,
2 a devout man who feared God with all his household, gave alms generously to the people, and prayed continually to God.
3 About the ninth hour of the day he saw clearly in a vision an angel of God come in and say to him, "Cornelius."
4 And he stared at him in terror and said, "What is it, Lord?" And he said to him, "Your prayers and your alms have ascended as a memorial before God.
My observation:
The passage I selected for today's meditation is a portion of the text that my pastor used in his sermon yesterday. The verse that captured my attention is the highlighted portion of Acts 10:4.
Today in the USA we are celebrating Memorial Day. It is a day for remembering those who have served our nation in all of its wars and conflicts. It is a day of remembering the fallen and the living. I pray that God bless them, their families, and the United States of America.
The focal passage for today is a reminder to me of the value of being devoted to prayer. When you pray you position yourself to hear a word from the Lord. The Lord still speaks to his praying people. He took note of Cornelius prayers and his service. Others may forget you or ignore you, but there is a God in heaven who remembers you. Think about this.
Acts 10:4 (AMP)
4 And he, gazing intently at him, became frightened and said, What is it, Lord? And the angel said to him, Your prayers and your [generous] gifts to the poor have come up [as a sacrifice] to God and have been remembered by Him.
My prayer:
Father God, Sovereign Lord, I praise and thank you that there is a God in heaven who listens to the prayers of his believing people, and that he remembers us. Father, I thank you that our prayers to you have the power to change our circumstances and our conditions. Father, I thank you for the prayers of the saints for one another.
Acts 10:43-44 (ESV)
43 To him all the prophets bear witness that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name."
44 While Peter was still saying these things, the Holy Spirit fell on all who heard the word.
My song:
Saved By His Power Divine (click on link below to listen to this song):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jspgzOx6Zs
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Proverbs 3:5-6 (HCSB)
5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding; 6 think about Him in all your ways, and He will guide you on the right paths.
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