Our Daily Walk with Christ – Sabbath Devotional – November 8, 2024
“If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” 2 Chronicles 7:14
Prayer is the most important aspect of our Christian experience. Our need for God is greater than we realize. Prayer lifts us up into the presence of God. Our spiritual connection to God’s Divinity only happens through prayer and believing Jesus is “The Way, the Truth, and the Life.” Prayer as the first response comes easily when we have developed a lifestyle of worship—daily praying, studying the Bible, and consecrating ourselves to trust and obey.
“And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit…” —Ephesians 6:17-18
Abiding in Christ requires the daily prayerful commitment of surrender to God who leads us on the Path of Righteousness through the Holy Spirit. Our journey is spiritual and our primary focus is fulfilling God’s will. The Bible is our Treasure Map providing the history of humanity’s falls and victories. Because of the many voices and interpretations of the Scriptures, we are assured if we pray, the Teacher, the Holy Spirit imparts us with the only accurate meaning of God’s Truth.
“Pray without ceasing” —1 Thessalonians 5 17
What does it mean to pray continually? Within our hearts [minds] we maintain the thought of total dependency on God. We practice the privilege of silent prayers and whispering a prayer throughout our waking hours for God’s guidance. Although God desires to be included in every aspect of our lives, usually we are selective in the matters we bring to Him.
Even while working, if feeling overwhelmed or physically exhausted, take a prayer break. Never leave home without praying for Divine protection of yourself and your family. Believers have full access to Jesus, the Fountain of Living Water who serves us as our Heavenly Intercessor. Making Jesus our best Friend is accomplished through much prayer.
“Prayer is the opening of the heart to God as to a friend. Not that it is necessary in order to make known to God what we are, but in order to enable us to receive Him. Prayer does not bring God down to us, but brings us up to Him.” EGW
“Your ears will hear a word behind you, saying, this is the way, walk in it…” —Isaiah 30:21
Yes, we live in perilous and uncertain times, still, Christ is our Rock of Stability in whom we can always depend. We cannot afford to play Satan’s Game of Chance with our lives. “God is willing and able to carry our burdens if we stop trusting in our own resources and strategies.” Our earthly journey is one of desperation for Divine Intervention. We humbly ask for God’s guidance because He is faithful, and we cherish and honor Him.
“Wait patiently for the LORD. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the LORD.” —Psalm 27:14
Instant gratification has given us a false perception of God. Our challenge is to pray and wait on the Lord. God’s timing always differs from our timing. Nothing we experience is an emergency to God. We remind ourselves that God is aware of our circumstances, yet, our Father God is never intrusive. He waits for us to pray the simple but powerful prayer, “God, I need Your help.” Pray in faith, let Him take control, stay calm, and wait on the Lord.
“Casting all your cares [all your anxieties, all your worries, and all your concerns, once and for all] on Him, for He cares about you [with deepest affection, and watches over you very carefully].” —1 Peter 5:7, Amplified Bible
Feeling weary because of life’s struggles? Prayer invites the Holy Spirit to empower us with Jesus’ Divine strength and gives us the reassurance that God is in control. Instead of suffering from the anxieties and worries of the unknown, we place our lives into God’s Omniscient Hands. Most importantly, through consistent prayer, we develop an unbreakable bond with Jesus based on unwavering faith. Our faith [whether great or small] allows us to receive from the Fountain of His Never-ending Peace.
“You will keep him in perfect peace, Whose mind is stayed on You, Because he trusts in You. Trust in the Lord forever, For in YAH, the Lord, is everlasting strength.” —Isaiah 26:3-4
Decision-making is a gift from God and if used correctly with His guidance, we will experience victory. We hear the Voice of God guiding us through our thoughts and the Holy Scriptures. To be led by the Holy Spirit is to receive spiritual insight, wisdom, and discernment.
How do we know God is speaking to us? Because we receive a deep sense of inner peace when we receive instructions from God. When God intervenes, the outcome is always miraculous, honors His Holy Name, and reveals His Sovereign Power. No human effort can mimic God’s Divine Intervention!
Prayer is the Spiritual Gateway to God. Prayer is the catalyst for opening the Heavenly Windows of Blessings. We receive peace, joy, contentment, comfort, and guidance for every challenge of opposition. God knows our lives from beginning to end. Whether we face temptations, health issues, marital problems, disobedient children, financial loss, or the death of loved ones, our Loving Father waits for us to ask Him to intervene.
“And I will give you a new heart, and I will put a new spirit in you. I will take out your stony, stubborn heart and give you a tender, responsive heart.” —Ezekiel 36:26
From praying, we experience spiritual growth and maturity. Sanctification is the lifelong spiritual transformation of our minds, characters, and personalities into the image of Christ. Prayer invites God to change our habits and behaviors into character traits that reflect the righteousness of Christ. To cooperate with God invites the Holy Spirit to give us a righteous heart and spirit necessary to receive our reward when Jesus comes.
“Be holy, for I am Holy.” —1 Peter 1 16
Through prayer, righteous living is possible. We can do nothing in our own strength. We become changed when pouring out our innermost thoughts and challenges to God. Prayer allows us to talk to God, the Father as children who implicitly trust their earthly parents.
Created to be dependent on God, we let go of the self-destructive worldviews of self-reliance and independent thinking. How important is prayer? Our destiny of Eternal life depends on it.
Lord God, teach us to pray and to depend on You. We are tired from the vicissitudes of life and need Your help. As we enter the Sabbath rest, we thank You for giving us 24 hours to exclude the earthly matters and commune with You. We ask for a spiritual blessing of strength to persevere in this journey of life. Thank You for hearing and answering our petitions that we ask in the Righteous Name of Jesus, Amen.
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