Taking Heed Of Jesus' Last Few Words To Me

 And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”  Matthew 28:18-20  ESV.

Dear Heavenly Father these were the last few words from Jesus to me.  I am to make disciples and teach them to love you and share your love to others by your grace and mercy.  I shall always take these two commands seriously and carry out conscientiously for you are always with me. I desire to walk in your ways by your wisdom and love, and fulfill the works you have for me. Let this last day of 2015 be a blessed time reflecting on your goodness and kindness toward me.  I commit the year 2016 in your loving hand.  In Jesus' name I pray.

Living Victorious Is Living Blamelessly Before God

While they were going, behold, some of the guard went into the city and told the chief priests all that had taken place. And when they had assembled with the elders and taken counsel, they gave a sufficient sum of money to the soldiers and said, "Tell people, 'His disciples came by night and stole him away while we were asleep.'  Matthew 28:11-13  ESV.

1. Guards personally encountered heavenly visitation of angelic being.
2.  Chief priests heard firsthand experience of the truth. Chose to deceive the people and nation by bribing the guards.
3. Guards collaborated with the evil plan.
4. Results: Whole nation is deceived.

Dear Heavenly Father despite the awesome  supernatural, and even "near death" experience by the guards, human greed still prevails and evil rampant. My prayer to you is that i may conscientiously do your work and not let pride, fear, envy, love of money and many more, to become a stumbling block to myself and others especially those who are still groping in the dark. I ask for your strength today as i do the works that you have laid in my heart. In Jesus' name i ask and pray.

I Believe In A Risen Saviour

But the angel said to the women, "Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here, for he has risen, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples that he has risen from the dead, and behold, he is going before you to Galilee; there you will see him. See, I have told you."  Matthew 28:5-7  ESV.

Dear Heavenly Father this wonderful passage on Christ's resurrection from the dead affirms my faith in a risen Saviour.  These two Marys greatly rejoiced with this angel who was elected to herald the greatest new of all times to fallen man. Father as i face many challenging questions posed by people of various beliefs and convictions, may i always remember to herald this beautiful news of my risen Saviour which shall enable them to open their heart to Jesus. Thank you Jesus for dying and raising up for me. May my heart always be grateful and joyful to you for given me your life. In your awesome name i thank you.

The Power Of God IsTruly Beyond Human Comprehension

And behold, there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled back the stone and sat on it. His appearance was like lightning, and his clothing white as snow. And for fear of him the guards trembled and became like dead men.  Matthew 28:2-4  ESV.

Dear Heavenly Father that moment when the angelic being entered this earth was indeed awe-strucking and beyond the grasp of human mind. Those human guards just dropped dead! Father God, help me to have a proper perception of your supernatural power, majestic glory and awesome work in all of your creations. May i prepare my spiritual heart to worship you and walk supernaturally with you for the year 2016. Yes Father, it is my desire to keep my heart pure and faith simple so that i can minister in love and power to see your kingdom come and your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. In Jesus' mighty name i pray.

God Over Rules All Human Wisdom And Obstacles

Therefore order the tomb to be made secure until the third day, lest his disciples go and steal him away and tell the people, 'He has risen from the dead,' and the last fraud will be worse than the first." Pilate said to them, "You have a guard of soldiers. Go, make it as secure as you can."  So they went and made the tomb secure by sealing the stone and setting a guard.  Matthew 27:64-66  ESV.

Dear Heavenly Father i want to walk in your wisdom and see human obstacles be removed for you rule and over rule all forces, be it natural or supernatural. Grant me the insight and understanding on how to minister according to your ways as you lead me to share about your divine love with the lost, pray for the sick or provide practical help to the poor. Strengthen my faith in you as i put my trust in your promises, hope and encouragement that are found in your Word. Let this Sabbath day be a blessed day reflecting upon your goodness and kindness in my life. In Jesus' name i pray.

Worshipping Jesus In Awe And Holy Fear

When the centurion and those who were with him, keeping watch over Jesus, saw the earthquake and what took place, they were filled with awe and said, "Truly this was the Son of God!"  Matthew 27:54  ESV.

Dear Heavenly Father this element of holy fear is what i need to truly worship you as my Lord and my God. May I see you also as the Creator of the whole universe. At night when my eyes gaze upon the vastness of the heavenlies, i know it is but only a glimpse of your majesty and glory. Help me to look heavenward and fill my thoughts with the beauty of your heavenly kingdom. I know this world will fade away and there shall be a new heaven and earth when you return. Let me learn to worship you in spirit and in truth bringing you joy and gladness. I know that you deeply and truly love me, since the beginning of time. In Jesus' majestic name i pray.

Jesus' Obedience, Sufferings And Resurrection Resulted In Eternal Life With God

And Jesus cried out again with a loud voice and yielded up his spirit.  And behold, the curtain of the temple was torn in two, from top to bottom. And the earth shook, and the rocks were split. The tombs also were opened. And many bodies of the saints who had fallen asleep were raised, and coming out of the tombs after his resurrection they went into the holy city and appeared to many.  Matthew 27:50-53  ESV.

Dear Heavenly Father the more I know and reflect on Jesus' obedience in suffering and the reality of His resurrection, I rejoice over the eternal hope He brings to all sinners.  His painful death is truly beyond my comprehension. His death brings life to me and I thank you for all the benefits through Christ.  I have my sins forgiveness, peace in my heart and salvation to my soul. I can worship God now and throughout eternity. Father I have received everything from you because of Christ's life, death, resurrection and ascension.  May my heart be ever ready for His return, and prepare to give an account for all the things bestowed upon me as His steward.  In Jesus' wonderful name I give thanks and pray.