Matthew 17:8
The disciples now saw Jesus just as he always had been before them in times past. One might say there is no great lesson to be found in this verse. However, consider this: Just as the disciples now needed to exercise faith in the Christ of glory, which they had just seen, we must have faith in Christ, who we have not, with our natural eyes, seen at all. Indeed, there may well be a greater lesson to us in this one verse than any in the entire passage. We must remember and believe in the Christ of glory, for he is inside of us who are his.
This is one of the most difficult but rewarding lessons of the Christian life. The great Almighty God of all the universe is no less present as we go through the mundane tasks of everyday life than he is when we feel we are on the mountaintop with Peter, James, and John. He is always near, and he cares for us all the time.
Bible Reading: Jeremiah 14:1-17:27
Scripture Memory: 1 John 4:14 “And we have seen and do testify that the Father sent the Son to be the Saviour of the world.”
Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You for Your constant presence in our lives. You are so wise and kind! We know Jesus is Your Son, and yet You have given him to us as our constant Guide. Your Holy Spirit leads us through this life, and the Lord Jesus holds our hand the entire way. How can we praise You enough for this kindness. Thank You for reminding us that You are no less glorious than You have ever been. Christ is all in all. He is the Lord and Savior. And yet, he is here present with us at all times. Praise the Lord! In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise You, Amen.
Prayer Requests: Pray for a man with kidney failure. Pray for an elderly woman who has a problem with her foot. Pray for an elderly woman who cannot get out of the house much.
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