Nashville, Tennessee, United States - The Upper Room Daily Devotional "Divine Appointments" Wednesday, 19 March 2014 - Read Matthew 28:16 But the eleven disciples went into Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had sent them. 17 When they saw him, they bowed down to him, but some doubted. 18 Jesus came to them and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth. 19 Go,[a] and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all things that I commanded you. Behold, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen.
Footnotes:
a. Matthew 28:19 TR and NU add “therefore”
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.--Romans 15:13 (NRSV)
As I was having a blood test, the clinician noticed that we shared the same birthday. Then she looked disheartened, as she told me the day’s horoscope message for Pisces people like us: “Don’t expect all your dreams to come true.” I had the impression that she felt discouraged about more than her horoscope. Out of my mouth came the words, “I don’t really believe in horoscopes. God is much bigger than a horoscope, and he can make your dreams come true.” I saw her face light up; she looked more hopeful. I had often prayed for opportunities for God to use me despite my timid nature. I felt encouraged that God had given me the words to reassure her and also the boldness to share them. We both were encouraged. I pray that she will come to know Jesus as her Savior and that she can put her hope and trust in him.
The Author: Sue Bond (Western Australia, Australia)
Thought for the Day: God gives us hope and wants us to share it with others.
Prayer: Dear Lord, bring people across our path who are ready to hear about you, and give us boldness to witness for you. Amen.
Prayer focus: People who don’t know the love of God
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