The LORD merely spoke,
and the heavens were created.
He breathed the word,
and all the stars were born.
For when he spoke, the world began!
It appeared at his command.
MARK 7:34-35 (NLT)
Looking up to heaven, he sighed and said, “Ephphatha,” which means, “Be opened!” Instantly, the man could hear perfectly, and his tongue was freed so he could speak plainly!
THE ESSENCE
A word from God has the power to change anything.
DAILY FODDER
Notice in the Mark 7 story that Jesus heals the man by speaking a word, and then the man can speak. Jesus' healing word is empowering on many levels.
PRAYER
All it takes is a word from you, God. You spoke the world into existence. You still speak healing words. Your words are authoritative. Yet, you allow us to ignore them, and I confess that I'm not always a good listener. Open my ears literally and figuratively. I really do want to hear what you have to say and to experience your word. I want to be able to share your words with everyone I can. 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.
