Ask in Jesus’ Name

Truly, truly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do, he will do also; and greater works than these he will do; because I go to the Father. Whatever you ask in My name, that will I do, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son.  John 14:12-13  

God is a big God. Think BIG when you “ask” because He can grant prayer requests beyond what we ever expect. Think BIG. If He doesn’t answer, then maybe it wasn’t in God’s will—or not something that would bring Him glory. What is your motivation in your prayer request? You ask and do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, so that you may spend it on your pleasures. James 4:3. Books have been written on praying…but the best advice on prayer is just what Jesus said. Ask in His name, pray and seek God continually (Psalm 105:4), pray that you not lose heart (Luke 18:1), pray that you not enter into temptation (Luke 22:40), and continually offer praise (Hebrews 13:15). If we believe in Jesus…just as He said in the verses above, then we will do greater works than He did. What an awesome thought. Have you tried to heal the sick, lame or blind…or raise the dead? Just to feed five, let alone five thousand, would be a miracle. Jesus also told His disciples…Until now you have asked for nothing in My name; ask and you will receive, so that your joy may be made full. John 16:24. So “ASK” and ask BIG—that your joy may be full—enormous and overflowing. That will bring glory to the Heavenly Father. 

RSVP: Jesus is offering advice today on praying…asking in His name. So how will you respond to Him today? 

Prayer~ Dear Jesus, I delight myself in You LORD that You will give me the desires of my heart. Psalms 37:4. O LORD, You have heard the desire of the humble, You will strengthen our hearts, You will incline Your ear to vindicate the orphan and the oppressed, so that man who is of the earth will no longer cause terror…from Psalms 10:17-18. Thank you, Jesus.

 

I've been admonished recently not to ask for an easy life for everyone…but that You would give us all strength to endure. Give us strength and grace for whatever happens. Thank you for recent evidence of this grace, Your presence and blessing in our lives as Jerry recovers from his total hip replacement and we are back home.

 

Additionally, Lord, may Your spiritual armor keep the Northwest District Work & Witness Team safe as they travel home from Portugal today. I ask these things in Jesus' precious name.

 

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All scripture quoted from the New American Standard Bible (NASB) unless otherwise noted.