Day 9- Our first calling
If we focus on simply being with Jesus, His power, wisdom and revelation will be present in our lives.
Today’s Scripture
17 that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him, 18 the eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, 19 and what is the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe, according to the working of His mighty power 20 which He worked in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly places, 21 far above all principality and power and might and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age but also in that which is to come.22 And He put all things under His feet, and gave Him to be head over all things to the church, 23 which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all. Ephesians 1:17-23
Reflect on the Word
When Jesus named his 12 disciples, they were called to be with Him, to preach the gospel and to cast out demons. We often focus on the latter two callings, exciting as they are, and miss their source in the first—just being with Him. Ephesians tells us we can experience the same power that raised Jesus from the dead! It is the Holy Spirit who allows you to access this power, so that you may know Him better. To know Jesus is our first calling. All wisdom, revelation and power flow from our obedience to it.
17 that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him, 18 the eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, 19 and what is the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe, according to the working of His mighty power 20 which He worked in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly places, 21 far above all principality and power and might and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age but also in that which is to come.22 And He put all things under His feet, and gave Him to be head over all things to the church, 23 which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all. Ephesians 1:17-23
Reflect on the Word
When Jesus named his 12 disciples, they were called to be with Him, to preach the gospel and to cast out demons. We often focus on the latter two callings, exciting as they are, and miss their source in the first—just being with Him. Ephesians tells us we can experience the same power that raised Jesus from the dead! It is the Holy Spirit who allows you to access this power, so that you may know Him better. To know Jesus is our first calling. All wisdom, revelation and power flow from our obedience to it.
2. The Brazen Altar
THE CROSS OF JESUS
In the Old Testament, everyone had to regularly bring animal sacrifices to the Tabernacle as payment for their sins. Today, we don’t have to do that because Jesus paid for our sins once and for all with His blood on the cross.
Praise the LORD, my soul, and forget not all His benefits—who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion, who satisfies your desires with good things so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s. PSALM 103:2-5
Thank God for the gift of Jesus. Thank Jesus for His sacrifice and love. Let the power of the cross and what it means settle in your spirit. In addition to expressing your gratitude, claim the power of transformation and healing that the cross of Jesus has in your life. The cross provides us with five major benefits:
• Salvation—God forgives all my sins
• Healing—God heals all my diseases
• Redemption—God rescues me and restores me
• Transformation—God changes me into his likeness
• Blessing—God provides everything I need
Prayer + Contemplation
1. In what ways have you neglected your first calling to be with Jesus as you do ministry? Confess and repent.
2. Don’t feel shame; we all fall short. Pray and ask Jesus for the courage to just be with Him without fear or agenda.
3. Pray for the Spirit of wisdom and revelation to be present in the church, that we might fulfill our first calling to simply be with Jesus and know Him better. Think about how to do that practically in worship.
In the Old Testament, everyone had to regularly bring animal sacrifices to the Tabernacle as payment for their sins. Today, we don’t have to do that because Jesus paid for our sins once and for all with His blood on the cross.
Praise the LORD, my soul, and forget not all His benefits—who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion, who satisfies your desires with good things so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s. PSALM 103:2-5
Thank God for the gift of Jesus. Thank Jesus for His sacrifice and love. Let the power of the cross and what it means settle in your spirit. In addition to expressing your gratitude, claim the power of transformation and healing that the cross of Jesus has in your life. The cross provides us with five major benefits:
• Salvation—God forgives all my sins
• Healing—God heals all my diseases
• Redemption—God rescues me and restores me
• Transformation—God changes me into his likeness
• Blessing—God provides everything I need
Prayer + Contemplation
1. In what ways have you neglected your first calling to be with Jesus as you do ministry? Confess and repent.
2. Don’t feel shame; we all fall short. Pray and ask Jesus for the courage to just be with Him without fear or agenda.
3. Pray for the Spirit of wisdom and revelation to be present in the church, that we might fulfill our first calling to simply be with Jesus and know Him better. Think about how to do that practically in worship.
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