22 If you believe, you will get anything you ask for in prayer.”
I think this verse is true, but too easily used to point fingers at God. We need to keep other scripture in mind to maintain a broad understanding.
July 2008
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July 14, 2008
July 11, 2008
28 In the same way, the Son of Man did not come to be served. He came to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many people.”
If we live with a “whats in it for me” attitude then where do our interests lie? Should we, like children, always seek a reward?
July 11, 2008
18 “I tell you the truth, the things you don’t allow on earth will be the things God does not allow. And the things you allow on earth will be the things that God allows.
19 “Also, I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about something and pray for it, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. 20 This is true because if two or three people come together in my name, I am there with them.”
Before the Jews went to the temple priest forgiveness from sin with sacrifices. Who is given the power here?
July 7, 2008
24 Then Jesus said to his followers, “If people want to follow me, they must give up the things they want. They must be willing even to give up their lives to follow me.
25 Those who want to save their lives will give up true life, and those who give up their lives for me will have true life.
Where are the things we want found before we follow Jesus? Are they in line with God’s will of ours?
July 5, 2008
2 Jesus called a little child to him and stood the child before his followers.
3 Then he said, “I tell you the truth, you must change and become like little children. Otherwise, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.
When a small child is thrown they trust they will be caught, so they take risks that adults don’t. Do you express God’s security by taking risks?
