I’m technically ten days behind but have been following with you guys all year! Thank you Vicki George for setting the pace here. Keep going everyone!!
23and said, “O Lord, God of Israel, there is no God like you, in heaven above or on earth beneath, keeping covenant and showing steadfast love to your servants who walk before you with all their heart;
I am paying attention to Jesus’ words to the disciples: “Pray that you may not fall into temptation.” It seems that Jesus is saying either pray that temptation will not overcome you, or perhaps He’s saying pray SO THAT you will not fall into temptation. Maybe it’s both? Jesus cultivated such a beautiful and intentional life of prayer. And, Luke talks about it frequently. Jesus rose early in the morning to pray, He prayed as He performed miracles, He was praying while He transfigured before His disciples’ eyes, and we see Him praying in the garden—in the face of His imminent death. He chided the disciples about their lack of prayer as a lack of faith.
And, now, I feel that I am rightly being called out for my lack of prayer. I don’t pray “at all times” or “without ceasing.” My day to day is often filled with undisciplined thoughts, worries, fears, and missed opportunities to intentionally turn my heart to God—remembering that He’s in it with me. Jesus, help me to pray that I may not fall into temptation! ❤️❤️❤️
23and said, “O Lord, God of Israel, there is no God like you, in heaven above or on earth beneath, keeping covenant and showing steadfast love to your servants who walk before you with all their heart; -ellie
The idea of temptation is such a critical part of the Bible for me. It seems like today there are so many ways that we are tempted to stray away from Gods path that he has for us. Reading verses like Luke 22:40 constantly remind me to stay on track towards the Lord.
Our Lord Jesus knows our frame. He knows we are prone to temptation as Solomon knew Israel would fall away and become afflicted. Yet in both passages we are called to pray, for the God who forgives also gives power to resist temptation, and also calls us into kind repentance. May we see the look of the Lord who saw Peter in his greatest valley of shame, and embrace the Savior who freely calls us into reconciliation through Him.
This verse stuck out to me today.
3 “The Lord said to him:
I have heard your prayer and petition you have made before Me. I have consecrated this temple you have built, to put My name there forever; My eyes and My heart will be there at all times.”
Even though God said this so long ago, before the sacrifice of His Son, before the law was fulfilled, it still speaks volumes to me and applies to us!
Now, we no longer have to go to the temple to have time with God, we ARE the temple. The Holy Spirit dwells IN us, which is so beautiful when placed side by side with this verse.
“I have consecrated this temple (You are the temple) to put my name there forever; (you are a new creation and a part of God’s family, your old name (self) replaced with God’s.) my eyes and my heart will be there at all times. (You can’t go anywhere out of God’s sight, grasp, and love. His love and goodness will never run out for you.)
This is just something that I believe Jesus showed me today, and I wanted to share :)
Wow even when Jesus is about to be crucified he stilled healed his ear.. We can all learn from that even when we know we are wronged to still have compassion for those who are treating us badly
Solomon’s prayer is powerful and God clearly put those amazing words in his mouth. The word ‘heart’ comes up over and over again as how God’s people need to authentically repent and live for Him. This is a common problem all through the Bible where the people forget this! Also he’s prophesying the coming divisions among Israel and rebellion of the people, even to the point of their captivity as a nation and then even touching on the salvation of the Gentiles as well as Israel. So amazing!!
Also, it’s cool that the feast they were celebrating was the Feast of Booths, when they made booths to live in for seven days and celebrate and remember when they were living in booths in the wilderness. Because the chapter also says that during this feast is when the ark was moved into the Temple, God moving and living among them while they ‘moved’ into their booths for a while to remember his provision etc. I love God’s attention to detail! :)
Luke 22:61 “And the Lord turned and looked at Peter. And Peter remembered the saying of the Lord …. ” Wow. Can you imagine what that look must have conveyed?
Solomon begs God to hear and forgive when Israel repents of their sin and returns to Him. He knows they will fail. And He knows God will bring judgment. But he begs for forgiveness and restoration
Verse 61 gave me chills…
Must have never read the Luke account before, because it’s the only one that mentions Jesus LOOKING at Peter after he denies Him. WHOA. No wonder Peter wept bitterly. It’s like that disapproving glance from a parent — but it must have cut so much deeper. I’m thankful for Jesus’ grace and forgiveness, because, o! How many times we deny Him with our words and actions…
I love this part.
41 He withdrew about a stone’s throw beyond them, knelt down and prayed, 42 “Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.” 43 An angel from heaven appeared to him and strengthened him. 44 And being in anguish, he prayed more earnestly, and his sweat was like drops of blood falling to the ground.
What a good reminder of what we should do when we are anxious or in pain– pray, ask for Gods will to be, and give up the cup, the whole cup, to God.
At a TU chapel in March 2012, Nancy Guthrie referenced this passage. It has been incredibly insightful and helpful to me as I have struggled with understanding life and death issues. She said… “Jesus wrestled with God’s plan for His life and His death even as He submitted to it.” and “Sometimes God glorifies Himself by delivering us from the difficulty. Sometimes God glorifies Himself by delivering us through the difficulty.” Definitely a chapel worth listening to!
This part stood out to me too today. I kept thinking back on how Jesus was anxious but was at perfect peace with God’s will and how difficult it is to sometimes be at peace with the things we cannot control. It is a great example and visual of giving up our whole cup for those days when it’s not so easy!
How amazing, Becca, that the healing miracle itself did not stop them in their tracks. You would think the whole mob would turn around and go home in fear.
Today what stuck out to me most is how when the servant struck the soldiers ear off, Jesus graciously put it back on. How hard would it be to do something so kind to someone who was getting ready to crucify you? Jesus, thank you for your example.
Yes, same here. I had never noticed this part of the account before! Perhaps it is not mentioned in the other Gospel books? Anyway, I was struck with Jesus’ mercy towards the chief priest. What a beautiful picture of how we must treat our enemies.
Luke 22:40 On reaching the place, he said to them, “Pray that you will not fall into temptation.” “Pray” that is all we need to do to stay on track. This summer I am doing a study on prayer. Some of us have made prayer a task or item to be checked off each day. We’ve also made it terribly complicated. But prayer is in everything we do, say and think. Sure we have time set aside for concentrated prayer, but our entire day can be filled with mini dialogues with God. “Pray” such a simple thing to ask of us. Matthew 6:5-15 is for Jesus’ instruction on prayer. Simple, private,uncomplicated.
I’m technically ten days behind but have been following with you guys all year! Thank you Vicki George for setting the pace here. Keep going everyone!!
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42saying, “Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me. Nevertheless, not my will, but yours, be done.”
43And there appeared to him an angel from heaven, strengthening him.
God sends us angels to strengthen us too.
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Verse 44 was so powerful! “And being in agony he prayed more earnestly” when I agony prayer is not the first thing I turn to
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23and said, “O Lord, God of Israel, there is no God like you, in heaven above or on earth beneath, keeping covenant and showing steadfast love to your servants who walk before you with all their heart;
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I am paying attention to Jesus’ words to the disciples: “Pray that you may not fall into temptation.” It seems that Jesus is saying either pray that temptation will not overcome you, or perhaps He’s saying pray SO THAT you will not fall into temptation. Maybe it’s both? Jesus cultivated such a beautiful and intentional life of prayer. And, Luke talks about it frequently. Jesus rose early in the morning to pray, He prayed as He performed miracles, He was praying while He transfigured before His disciples’ eyes, and we see Him praying in the garden—in the face of His imminent death. He chided the disciples about their lack of prayer as a lack of faith.
And, now, I feel that I am rightly being called out for my lack of prayer. I don’t pray “at all times” or “without ceasing.” My day to day is often filled with undisciplined thoughts, worries, fears, and missed opportunities to intentionally turn my heart to God—remembering that He’s in it with me. Jesus, help me to pray that I may not fall into temptation! ❤️❤️❤️
Jesus is just the wisest of the wise. When they ask- “are you the son of man” he says “you say that I am”
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23and said, “O Lord, God of Israel, there is no God like you, in heaven above or on earth beneath, keeping covenant and showing steadfast love to your servants who walk before you with all their heart; -ellie
The idea of temptation is such a critical part of the Bible for me. It seems like today there are so many ways that we are tempted to stray away from Gods path that he has for us. Reading verses like Luke 22:40 constantly remind me to stay on track towards the Lord.
Our Lord Jesus knows our frame. He knows we are prone to temptation as Solomon knew Israel would fall away and become afflicted. Yet in both passages we are called to pray, for the God who forgives also gives power to resist temptation, and also calls us into kind repentance. May we see the look of the Lord who saw Peter in his greatest valley of shame, and embrace the Savior who freely calls us into reconciliation through Him.
This verse stuck out to me today.
3 “The Lord said to him:
I have heard your prayer and petition you have made before Me. I have consecrated this temple you have built, to put My name there forever; My eyes and My heart will be there at all times.”
Even though God said this so long ago, before the sacrifice of His Son, before the law was fulfilled, it still speaks volumes to me and applies to us!
Now, we no longer have to go to the temple to have time with God, we ARE the temple. The Holy Spirit dwells IN us, which is so beautiful when placed side by side with this verse.
“I have consecrated this temple (You are the temple) to put my name there forever; (you are a new creation and a part of God’s family, your old name (self) replaced with God’s.) my eyes and my heart will be there at all times. (You can’t go anywhere out of God’s sight, grasp, and love. His love and goodness will never run out for you.)
This is just something that I believe Jesus showed me today, and I wanted to share :)
It’s crazy to me how Jesus can be so forgiving and calm in these moments of crisis, especially when he knows what will happen.
Wow even when Jesus is about to be crucified he stilled healed his ear.. We can all learn from that even when we know we are wronged to still have compassion for those who are treating us badly
Solomon’s prayer is powerful and God clearly put those amazing words in his mouth. The word ‘heart’ comes up over and over again as how God’s people need to authentically repent and live for Him. This is a common problem all through the Bible where the people forget this! Also he’s prophesying the coming divisions among Israel and rebellion of the people, even to the point of their captivity as a nation and then even touching on the salvation of the Gentiles as well as Israel. So amazing!!
Also, it’s cool that the feast they were celebrating was the Feast of Booths, when they made booths to live in for seven days and celebrate and remember when they were living in booths in the wilderness. Because the chapter also says that during this feast is when the ark was moved into the Temple, God moving and living among them while they ‘moved’ into their booths for a while to remember his provision etc. I love God’s attention to detail! :)
Luke 22:61 “And the Lord turned and looked at Peter. And Peter remembered the saying of the Lord …. ” Wow. Can you imagine what that look must have conveyed?
Solomon begs God to hear and forgive when Israel repents of their sin and returns to Him. He knows they will fail. And He knows God will bring judgment. But he begs for forgiveness and restoration
Verse 61 gave me chills…
Must have never read the Luke account before, because it’s the only one that mentions Jesus LOOKING at Peter after he denies Him. WHOA. No wonder Peter wept bitterly. It’s like that disapproving glance from a parent — but it must have cut so much deeper. I’m thankful for Jesus’ grace and forgiveness, because, o! How many times we deny Him with our words and actions…
Exactly – who can judge Peter when WE ALL HAVE BEEN Peter!
Great is your love, Jesus!! That you suffered so I could live and have eternal life.
I love this part.
41 He withdrew about a stone’s throw beyond them, knelt down and prayed, 42 “Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.” 43 An angel from heaven appeared to him and strengthened him. 44 And being in anguish, he prayed more earnestly, and his sweat was like drops of blood falling to the ground.
What a good reminder of what we should do when we are anxious or in pain– pray, ask for Gods will to be, and give up the cup, the whole cup, to God.
At a TU chapel in March 2012, Nancy Guthrie referenced this passage. It has been incredibly insightful and helpful to me as I have struggled with understanding life and death issues. She said… “Jesus wrestled with God’s plan for His life and His death even as He submitted to it.” and “Sometimes God glorifies Himself by delivering us from the difficulty. Sometimes God glorifies Himself by delivering us through the difficulty.” Definitely a chapel worth listening to!
This part stood out to me too today. I kept thinking back on how Jesus was anxious but was at perfect peace with God’s will and how difficult it is to sometimes be at peace with the things we cannot control. It is a great example and visual of giving up our whole cup for those days when it’s not so easy!
How amazing, Becca, that the healing miracle itself did not stop them in their tracks. You would think the whole mob would turn around and go home in fear.
Today what stuck out to me most is how when the servant struck the soldiers ear off, Jesus graciously put it back on. How hard would it be to do something so kind to someone who was getting ready to crucify you? Jesus, thank you for your example.
Yes, same here. I had never noticed this part of the account before! Perhaps it is not mentioned in the other Gospel books? Anyway, I was struck with Jesus’ mercy towards the chief priest. What a beautiful picture of how we must treat our enemies.
Yes, Alexis. Thank you for the reminder. I need it!
This section from 1 Kings is a reminder that if we always love Our God we will always have sanctuary with him.
In Luke, this powerful part always hits me when Jesus knows he must ensure the pain of his trial but knows if it is Gods will it must be done.
Luke 22:40 On reaching the place, he said to them, “Pray that you will not fall into temptation.” “Pray” that is all we need to do to stay on track. This summer I am doing a study on prayer. Some of us have made prayer a task or item to be checked off each day. We’ve also made it terribly complicated. But prayer is in everything we do, say and think. Sure we have time set aside for concentrated prayer, but our entire day can be filled with mini dialogues with God. “Pray” such a simple thing to ask of us. Matthew 6:5-15 is for Jesus’ instruction on prayer. Simple, private,uncomplicated.
I love this –“prayer is in everything we do, say, and think”. Thanks for the reminder that it doesn’t have to be super complicated!