Quick Daily Devotions: February 24, 2021
Quick Daily Devotions: February 24, 2021: Maybe you've heard stories about geniuses. Genes are imaginary beings that can live in a lamp or bottle, and when the bottle is rubbed, the genie comes out to grant wishes.
Scripture reading - 1 John 5: 13-15 Jesus said, "You can ask me anything in my name, and I will." - John 14:14
At first, Jesus' words "You can ask me anything in my name, and I will" may sound like the words of a genius. But Jesus is not talking about granting any wishes we might have. As the apostle John explains in our Bible reading today, what we pray for should be in line with God's will.
And how do we know what God's will is? We learn about God's will by reading and studying his Word. Prayer, in fact, goes hand in hand with knowledge of the Word and of God's will. When God reveals himself to us in his Word, we naturally grow in love for God and in our desire to serve him and others. For example, we know that God calls us to love our neighbors, to care for their well-being, and to live peacefully with justice for all people. So we must pray (and work) for just and equitable policies so that people everywhere can have good food, shelter and security, that they can learn, grow and thrive as God intended.
February 24, 2021: the quick daily devotions
There is nothing magical about prayer. Prayers based on the foundation of God's Word put us in a position to want what God wants and to seek his kingdom. And we can be sure that God answers these prayers as we ask them in Jesus name.
Prayer: Father, lead us by your Word and your Spirit. In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen.