GOD, your God, is not to be trifled with—he’s a consuming fire, a jealous God.
HEBREWS 12:28 (MSG)
Do you see what we’ve got? An unshakable kingdom! And do you see how thankful we must be? Not only thankful, but brimming with worship, deeply reverent before God. For God is not an indifferent bystander.
THE ESSENCE
God is the most major player, ignored to our peril.
DAILY FODDER
Of what might God be jealous? Anything in your life?
PRAYER
Almighty God, you are without peer in your power and glory. Forgive us for the casualness with which we make our way through life—only occasionally noticing you. Ramp up my awareness, gratitude, and worship. I'm such a whimp that I can't even do that on my own. But I know that it's possible in the Spirt-empowered culture of your unshakable kingdom, of which I am a grateful citizen. 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.
