Author: Bill Hall

Mark 6:49
   Apparently there was not a thought in their mind that this could be the Lord. You know, it’s easy to rush to judgment on the disciples. But, would any of us have done better. Would we have instantly realized that it was the Lord walking on the water?

1 Chronicles 17:1-20:8

James 2:22 Seest thou how faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith made perfect?

Heavenly Father, we remember the pleasant sound of your voice. Though not audible, it is no less real to us because it comes in a different way, through your Word. In the pages of the Scriptures we find hope, peace, love, and truth. It is so good to know that the virtues of Christ are there for our learning. We can see the truth of Who you are, Lord. We can spend time soaking in your wisdom from the pages of holy writ. Thank you! In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise you, Amen.

Pray for a woman recovering from cancer.

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Mark 6:48
   He would have passed them. He wasn’t going to stop. He wanted to let them respond instead of forcing a response. Their faith was still growing, for they had already forgotten about the miracle of the loaves and were focused on the wind.

1 Chronicles 15:1-16:43

James 2:21 Was not Abraham our father justified by works, when he had offered Isaac his son upon the altar?

Heavenly Father, thank you for being faithful! We often feel we are taking a risk when we trust you, but really it is the safest thing to do. Your guidance will lead us to the path for our feet. We can’t go wrong when we depend upon your Sovereign care. Great is your faithfulness! In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise you, Amen.

Pray for a man with cancer.

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Mark 6:47
   They had not gotten over but were about in the middle. He was at a great vantage point and could see them.

1 Chronicles 12:1-14:17

James 2:20 But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?

Heavenly Father, thank you for always being there. No matter where we are, you are there. No matter what trials we might face, you are there. No matter what the future holds, you are there. You are present everywhere we may go. You are always available to your children. Thank you for your wonderful presence! In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise you, Amen.

Pray for a woman who is not feeling well.

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Mark 6:46
   As busy as Jesus always was, he found time to pray. It was a priority for him. No matter how long of a day he may have had, he wanted that prayer time. It needs to be that important to us as well.

1 Chronicles 9:1-11:47

James 2:19 Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble.

Heavenly Father, I will sing to you with thanksgiving! I will praise your name for my heart is full of your promises. I will bring the glory and honor to you alone, for you are alone worthy of it all. Day to day I will praise you and say that you are my Comforter and Shield. You are the Reward, and the Light of our eyes. You bring joy to our lives and are so precious to us. May we live to bring glory to your marvelous name! Thank you for everything, you are the giver of all that is good. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise you, Amen.

Pray for a family that just lost a loved one.

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Mark 6:45
   Notice here it says he constrained them. He had to get them to do it. They were unwilling to leave his side. They wanted him to be with them. And now, though Jesus is to be with us every step of the way, we so often act as if we would like to do without him!

1 Chronicles 7:1-8:40

James 2:18 Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works.

Heavenly Father, thank you for the presence of the Christ. Having the Lord Jesus in our lives is so important! He is a blessing every day in every way. He makes a difference and brings us joy. For to serve the Master is a joy beyond compare. May we never seek to do without him. All praise to Christ! In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise you, Amen.

Pray for a man who is not well.

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Mark 6:44
   Being that there were around five thousand men, the women and children who may have been along as well would have rounded out that number quite a bit. We know from Matthew that there were also women and children present. Thus, the total number could be as high as 15,000 if you count one woman and one child for every man. So, 15k at the high end and maybe 6-7k at the low end.

1 Chronicles 6:1-81

James 2:17 Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.

Heavenly Father, we so often try to limit you because we think that you are like us. Though we are like you in some ways, you are so much higher above us and so much different from us that we need to realize your limitlessness. You are not influenced by things like we are, but are changeless. Thank you for not giving up on us, for you surely could have. Thank you for your love for us! In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise you, Amen.

Pray for a woman who is out of town.

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Mark 6:43
   Anyone who would try to deny this miracle must skip this verse entirely. This supply was more than enough. And, indeed this is a lesson for us on the gospel. There is more than enough grace available for the worst of sinners. All that God has done for us is more than enough for our needs.

1 Chronicles 4:1-5:26

James 2:16 And one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be ye warmed and filled; notwithstanding ye give them not those things which are needful to the body; what doth it profit?

Heavenly Father, we trust your bountiful store! You have all that we need and more. Your promises to us are precious. We cannot ever thank you enough for all that you have done. It is a joy to serve you, for we can never repay what you have given. Thank you! In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise you, Amen.

Pray for a young man with health issues.

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Mark 6:42
   There have been many who have tried to explain away this miracle. They have said that Jesus’ sharing of the food caused others to share the food that they had actually brought with them. The key here is verses like this. Everybody ate to their full. That couldn’t happen if people had simply brought some food with them. No, this required a miracle.

1 Chronicles 2:1-3:24

James 2:15 If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food,

Heavenly Father, thank you for communicating with us. It is amazing to think that you would take the time to tell us anything. You are infinitely wise and your knowledge is so relevant. We will praise you for your greatness! You are so vastly different from us, and yet you know us personally. It is wonderful! In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise you, Amen.

Pray for a baby boy that is underweight.

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Mark 6:41
   He blessed the food. We can easily miss the significance of this act. Though we do not experience the multiplying of the food in the same manner each day, the blessing is still there. It is curious that we will make much of the miracle, and yet often forgo the blessing. Ah, isn’t this the case? We want the power without the form.

2 Kings 24:1-1 Chronicles 1:54

James 2:14 What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him?

Heavenly Father, help us to remember that what we do and how we do it does matter to you. We don’t see miracles every day, so we start to think that it doesn’t matter how we serve you. But, that’s not the case. The miracles are in your hand, the service is in ours. We must do what you would have us to do the way you would have us to do it. Thank you for the instructions! In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise you, Amen.

Pray for a woman recovering from radiation.

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Mark 6:40
   Everything in God’s kingdom is done with order, and this miracle is no less than orderly. The early church followed the same pattern. Though there were great miracles performed every day, things were done decently and in order.

2 Kings 21:1-23:37

James 2:13 For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment.

Heavenly Father, deliver us from a spirit of rebellion. We see it all over our world today. People are willfully disobeying. And, any time that we know the truth, and yet do the wrong, we are in rebellion against you. Help each of us to look at our own hearts, and not to judge the hearts of others. Loyalty to you is more valuable than anything else. A strong relationship with you, that will weather the trials that come our way, is priceless. Thank you for a life hidden in Christ! In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise you, Amen.

Pray for a man who needs a new job.

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