Friday, September 14, 2018

GREAT FAITH

Today’s Reading: Luke 7

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In the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, this octagonal baptismal font in the south aisle dates from the 6th-century church of Justinian; it originally stood near the high altar. The inscription reads, “For remembrance, rest and remission of sins of those whose names the Lord knows.”

GOOGLE MAPS – To see where Reynold took the photo, click HERE.

Key Verse: Luke 7:9

When Jesus heard these things, He marveled at him, and turned around and said to the crowd that followed Him, “I say to you, I have not found such great faith, not even in Israel!”

 

From yesterday’s reading we are to be “talmudim,” disciples, students, of Jesus. Today we learn more from our Teacher, Jesus. In the last verse of chapter 7, we learn that the woman had “faith.” “Great faith” is not just believing for our sins to be forgiven, but a recognition of the absolute authority of Jesus. Authority is communicated by words. In the case of this Roman officer, he gave commands and was obeyed. His authority came from Caesar, the Emperor of Rome. His “great faith” was in recognizing that Jesus’ authority came from Almighty God. When Jesus speaks, it is done! We need to read and listen for His Word. Like the officer, ask Him to “speak the Word.” God’s Word for this new day is powerful. I suggest we read this chapter a second time. Jesus is speaking to us.

PRAYER FOR TODAY:

Lord Jesus, I’m reading and listening. I’m learning as Your student about “great faith.” I recognize Your authority over me. Please give me the grace to obey You. Amen!

100 PERSONAL WORDS:

I remember being stopped on a busy Toronto street by a police woman. She raised her hand and I obeyed. Thousands of pounds of metal came to a halt at her gesture. I thought, “She does not have the power physically to stop all these cars, but she has the authority.” She is backed up by the city, the province, the government of Canada, and the Queen. I thought, how much more should I instantly obey Jesus. He’s backed up by all the authority of the cosmos. He said, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go, therefore, and make disciples [students] of all the nations” (Matthew 28:18b & 19a). I’m confident that this blog is done in obedience to what I believe Jesus has spoken to me. Please, if you have not already done so, check out the story of how this blog came to be. Click here.

Yours, recognizing the universal authority of Jesus,

David

9 thoughts on “Friday, September 14, 2018

  1. So glad to have you back Beverlee, you were missed.
    Thank you Lord you allowing this blog to carry on. For your servants Ron and Ann as they provide it for us everyday . Also for Reynold’s wonderful pictures. It is such a Blessing to be able to read it daily. I pray this in the Precious Name of Jesus. Amen.
    I am thinking of Sah and others who desperately need your help Lord, please throw them a lifeline. Blessings to all, Eleanor M.

  2. Thank you Reynold for that great photo and its inscription! Thank you also Ron and Ann for posting it and this daily manna!!
    A lesson in “Faith” and “obedience” and “Trust”.

    The song comes to mind “Trust and Obey, for there is no other way, but to Trust and Obey:” also the song “Leaning on the everlasting arms, leaning, leaning safe and secure from all alarms”
    Blessings on your day fellow saints!

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