I am worn out, Lord, waiting for you to save me;
I place my trust in your word.
MATTHEW 8:16 (GNT)
When evening came, people brought to Jesus many who had demons in them. Jesus drove out the evil spirits with a word and healed all who were sick.
THE ESSENCE
Keep on trusting that God will take care of the problem, according to his word.
DAILY FODDER
Jesus just had to say the word and people were healed. Then the psalmist says he placed his trust in God's word. What is "the word" as used in this context? It must be a powerful word.
PRAYER
Faithful God, you are a being of your word. From the beginning you spoke and everything came into existence. Jesus spoke and people were healed. Why is it that I allow circumstances to whittle away at my confidence in the power of your word? Speak and the forces of evil have to back down. Say the word, God, and I'm saved! I’m renewing my trust in you and your word. Amen.
THE LORD’S PRAYER (ABP)
Our Father in Heaven,
we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening in heaven.
Our Father in Heaven,
we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening in heaven.
Give us enough food for today.
Forgive us our wrongdoing,
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
