It’s No Different Today | AS BOLD AS LIONS DEVOTIONAL | April 12, 2023
It’s No Different Today | AS BOLD AS LIONS DEVOTIONAL | April 12, 2023
“But about the resurrection of the dead—have you not read what God said to you, ‘I am the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob’? He is not the God of the dead but of the living.” When the crowds heard this, they were astonished at his teaching. Matthew 22:31-33
As Jesus gets closer to his crucifixion, the gathering crowds hang on every word He speaks. Jealous of His influence on the masses, the Sadducees and Pharisees attempt various lines of questioning to try and trip Him up. From issues of authority or taxes or marriage/remarriage, the religious leaders plot to somehow take Him down. But Jesus responds in a way that perfectly diffuses the situation and leaves no doubt about His authority — on all matters. When the crowds witness the truth spoken in such a way, they are left astounded and moved.
When we allow the Holy Spirit to bring discernment into our lives, He speaks words of truth through us to those we encounter. Truly it is Christ speaking in us and through us…on our own we are not able to comprehend such things. How do we deepen this level of spiritual acuity? It comes through relationship: getting to know Jesus through His word and through prayer. The disciples continued the work of Christ after His death and resurrection. It was made possible by waiting on the Holy Spirit and then being empowered to go. Many signs and wonders followed…it’s no different for us today.
Question for today: Do I expect the same miracles to happen today that I read about in the Bible? Why or why not?
Pray: Lord give me a level of faith that expects You to move in my day. Use me as a vessel to speak Your truth.
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