Today's encouragement comes from Mark 10:35, where we read these words:
"Then James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came to [Jesus], saying, 'Teacher, we want You to do for us whatever we ask.' "
I can see the Lord smiling, when these guys approached Him with these words. Actually, Christ never rebuked them for their boldness and audacity. Jesus later explains carefully to them what would be in-volved in the actual answer to their request, should it be granted.
The Lord wants us to be totally honest and passionate in our petitions to Him. Even if they are misdirected, this is no reason to be mealy-mouthed in prayer. Let us come to our Triune God with our real and felt desires, and leave the results with Him.
[Puritan quote of the day: "There is nothing in the world more uneasy than the heart of a wicked man made to listen to spiritual instruc-
tion . . . " --Richard Sibbes, in, "The Bruised Reed"]
These are Pastor Mark J. Henninger's daily devotions. May God bless them to your heart. If you wish to have these sent directly to your email box, please contact me, at: MarkJHenninger@gmail.com
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