Meditate – Focus on Prayer and God’s Word.
One day soon afterward Jesus went up on a mountain to pray, and he
prayed to God all night. Luke 6:12
What was Jesus praying all night about? In this Scripture passage He
needed help from God the Father to choose His disciples.
At daybreak he called together all of his disciples and chose
twelve of them to be apostles. Here are their names: Simon (whom he named
Peter), Andrew (Peter's brother), James, John, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas,
James (son of Alphaeus), Simon (who was called the zealot), Judas (son of
James), Judas Iscariot (who later betrayed him). Luke 6:13-16
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| The Sea of Galilee From the site of the Sermon on the Mount Israel |
Right after
Jesus chose His disciples He was surrounded by a crowd, of whom He healed many
sick, and then He preached what we know as The Sermon on the Mount. It begins
with the Beatitudes, blessings…
Then Jesus turned to his disciples and said, "God
blesses you who are poor, for the Kingdom of God is yours." Luke 6:20.
Jesus often said that
He speaks for the Father.
I don't speak on my own authority. The Father who sent me has
commanded me what to say and how to say it. And I know his commands lead to
eternal life; so I say whatever the Father tells me to say." John
12:49-50.
So whether it
is a big sermon or a short response to a question, Jesus relies on the Father.
That is just what we should do, too. Rely on the words and teachings of our Heavenly
Father—on Father’s Day and every day.
Do you look to
our Heavenly Father for wisdom and advice in your daily life? He is the source
of all wisdom and knowledge. You can count on Him. You don’t have to pray all
night like Jesus often did to get answers when you talk to God. Just ask.
Prayer ~ Lord God, You know
how often I pray for others. Day and night I bring them and their needs in
prayer to You. Heavenly Father, I serve You with all my heart by spreading the
Good News about Your Son, Jesus Christ. From Romans 1:9.
Verse of Salvation ~ God
promised this Good News long ago through his prophets in the Holy Scriptures.
The Good News is about his Son. In his earthly life he was born into King
David's family line, and he was shown to be the Son of God when he was raised
from the dead by the power of the Holy Spirit. He is Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans
1:2-4
The Good News is that Jesus Christ died for us—He provided Himself
as the ultimate sacrifice for our sin—and He was raised from the dead. He gives
us eternal life when we believe in Him. Can you, will you, believe in Him as
your Savior?
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