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Mark 4:12
   This does not mean that Jesus doesn’t want people to accept the truth. But, this was a judgement upon those who had already rejected the truth and accepted a lie. The Jewish people as a whole rejected their Messiah.

Bible Reading: Genesis 13:1-16:16

Scripture Memory: 1 John 2:9 “He that saith he is in the light, and hateth his brother, is in darkness even until now.”

Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank you for making your truth available. Though you know that many people will reject it, yet for your glory you have made it known anyway. We don’t always understand everything you do, but we can see that we can trust you. You are always good to us. What you do is best. Thank you for working in our lives! In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise you, Amen.

Prayer Requests: Pray for a missionary couple travelling.

Journal Entry #15105

Mark 4:11
   These men were chosen to be those who would learn of the truth from Christ. This does not mean that they were somehow better than other people. But, they were quite privileged to be a part of this group.

Bible Reading: Genesis 10:1-12:20

Scripture Memory: 1 John 2:8 “Again, a new commandment I write unto you, which thing is true in him and in you: because the darkness is past, and the true light now shineth.”

Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank you for your faithfulness! We can trust in your power. We can depend upon your truth. We can look for comfort at your side. We can find peace in your care. We can rest in your hand. We can feel loved and forgiven, because we are in Christ. No matter what may come our way, we know that you already knew all about it. May we live to praise you in everything we do. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise you, Amen.

Prayer Requests: Pray for a woman with stage four cancer.

Journal Entry #15104

I’m sick today.

Mark 4:10
   Often the only way to learn more is to ask questions. Though the Word of God is plain in that it means what it says, it is good to ask questions. The Spirit can show to the children of God what passages in Scripture mean. Whereas, to the natural man, there will be many things that remain a mystery.

Bible Reading: Genesis 4:1-6:22

Scripture Memory: 1 John 2:7 “Brethren, I write no new commandment unto you, but an old commandment which ye had from the beginning. The old commandment is the word which ye have heard from the beginning.”

Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank you for your leading. You guide us in so many different ways in many different areas of our lives. You give us wisdom to perform our duties. You give us love to carry out our ministry. You help us to be patient as we serve our family and friends. You give us these blessings and so much more. Each person you put in our lives is a blessing in some way. Circumstances work by your plan, and opportunities are in your control. Thank you for your goodness to us! In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise you, Amen.

Prayer Requests: Pray for a man who is travelling.

Journal Entry #15102

Mark 4:9
   Jesus doesn’t waste his words. He says everything for a reason. His attention-grabbing statements, such as this one, serve to call attention to the importance of the message, and are a warning of what is to come if those words are ignored.

Bible Reading: Genesis 1:1-3:24

Scripture Memory: 1 John 2:6 “He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked.”

Prayer: Heavenly Father, we can find all that we need in Christ! Your Word helps us through each day of our lives. We don’t need the worlds solutions, which can never satisfy. Only you have the answer of peace. Only you can bring to rest to our weary lives. The comfort from you is perfect and good. You remind us of your love and righteousness constantly. Thank you for Christ! In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise you, Amen.

Prayer Requests: Pray for a woman who may have heart trouble. Pray for a woman with swelling in her feet.

Journal Entry #15101

Mark 4:8
   Notice if you will that all the good ground seed produced fruit. Each produced a different size of crop, but each produced fruit. Jesus does not say anything negative about the smaller crop crowd, he focuses on the seed that bears no fruit.
   This is significant. Each believer will be used. And some more greatly than others. But, the sad part is that many will not be used, and will bear no fruit. The word does not take root in them.

Bible Reading: Revelation 19:1-22:21

Scripture Memory: 1 John 2:5 “But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him.”

Prayer: Heavenly Father, we know that we can trust you no matter what. Regardless of what happens, you are always faithful. Never can we find you to fail or falter. You always care and work for our good. May we trust you and depend on you for everything. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise you, Amen.

Prayer Requests: Pray for a woman who just had a stroke.

Journal Entry #15100

Mark 4:7
   Unfruitful lives are one of the enemy’s favorites. Though the Word is heard, no fruit results because of the allurements of this world. Many in our nation are like this. We live in such a prosperous place that it is easy to get distracted.

Bible Reading: Revelation 15:1-18:24

Scripture Memory: 1 John 2:4 “He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him.”

Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank you for your great love for us in making salvation possible. It is amazing to know that you care for us. Your love is unquestioned. Your grace is limitless. Your power cannot be challenged. Your purity is absolute. Your righteousness is perfect. Your intelligence is limitless. How can we ever praise you enough? In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise you, Amen.

Prayer Requests: Pray for a man recovering from surgery.

Journal Entry #15099

Mark 4:6
   Persecution will always reveal the genuine Christian. Nominal believers are revealed quickly by pressure. Only those who are truly followers of Christ will remain faithful under persecution.

Bible Reading: Revelation 10:1-14:20

Scripture Memory: 1 John 2:3 “And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments.”

Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank you for working in our hearts to give us the right desires. You lead us to things in our lives that we would never have considered on our own. Indeed, our lives take a whole different shape because we seek to serve you. The opportunities you give us are significant for eternity. Thank you for working with us. Thank you for your mercy and grace! In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise you, Amen.

Prayer Requests: Pray for a man preparing to have surgery. Pray for a woman who just started a new job.

Journal Entry #15098

Mark 4:5
   This is those who make quick professions. They see the offer of the gospel on the face of it without really taking the time to consider the implications and details. They react quickly and simply.
   Though we do make an ‘all at once’ choice when we get saved, there is a process proceeding that. There is a time of conviction from the Holy Spirit that precedes it. Thus, those who have not been through the conviction process because of hardness of heart, or distractions of the world, tend to profess lightly, and fail quickly.

Bible Reading: Revelation 5:1-9:21

Scripture Memory: 1 John 2:2 “And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world.”

Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank you for this day to serve you. Help us take life one step at a time. Each day should be a testimony to your love and power. You guide us through everything. Looking back, we may see your hand of mercy through every trial. Your faithfulness motivates us to keep serving you. To be involved in what you would have us to do is a great privilege. Thank you! In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise you, Amen.

Prayer Requests: Pray for a family who just lost a loved one.

Journal Entry #15097

Mark 4:4
   This parable is about how the Word of God is responded to. In this verse we see that, whenever the gospel is preached, there will be those who simply do not hear at all. They are the way side. The gospel is lost on them. It has no effect, takes no root, and is of no interest to their hearts. Sadly, this is often the largest group among those who hear the truth.
   And why is this? Why would the truth not penetrate more easily? Well, their lives have been filled with desensitizing agents. Lies and deceit have so clouded their judgement, it is difficult for the truth to take hold. God is not the author of confusion, but Satan is, and he confuses mankind  as much as possible.

Bible Reading: Revelation 1:1-4:11

Scripture Memory: 1 John 2:1 “My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous:”

Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank you for working in our lives. Even thought he enemy is constantly trying to deceive, seduce, and confuse us, you are at work as well. You are there, and you are not silent. You love us and you guide us in our lives. You have given us your truth and you show us the way in which we should go. Thank you for taking an active role in our lives. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise you, Amen.

Prayer Requests: Pray for a woman with muscular problems. Pray for a couple going out of the country in a couple of weeks.

Journal Entry #15096