Revelation of the Word:
Revelation of the Word 02/06/2025 Admin
THEME: TEMPTATIONS
Matthew 6:9-13 NKJV
“In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done On earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, As we forgive our debtors. And do not lead us into temptation, But deliver us from the evil one. For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.”
INSIGHT
–The Lord’s Prayer remains the most commonly recital among Christians and it has a special place in our worship. Jesus taught the disciples how to pray and gave this as the model of prayer. In an abridgment, the prayer moves from praising God’s name and kingdom to requesting daily needs, forgiveness, and protection from evil. Our focus today is the last section that acknowledges that temptations are part of our faith. It reflects discomfort with the idea that God would ever “lead” people into temptation, since God tempts no one to sin (James 1:13). Temptation is more properly ascribed to Satan, the “evil one” mentioned in the final petition, and it is by God’s grace that we receive find victory and rest for our souls.
PRAYER
Our Father who art in heaven; hallowed be Your name; Your Kingdom come; Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. Lead us not into temptations but deliver us from evil; for thine is the Kingdom the power and the glory; forever and ever. We thank You dear Lord Jesus for the freedom that You gave our nation through the diligence of our fore-father. May You set us free from oppression, injustice, poor governance and corruption Abba Father. Set us free indeed as a nation and as people we humbly implore You and grant us your true salvation. May You give us leaders who fear You and will do Your will only. Lord You are gentle and lowly at heart, may we find rest for our souls. We honor You dear Lord Jesus and exult Your name, and it is in Jesus name we pray. Amen
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Further reading: Matthew 11:28-30, John 8:36
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