Revelation of the Word
Revelation of the Word 10/10/2024 Admin
THEME: HARD WORK
Acts 20:35 NIV
“In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.”
INSIGHT
–Apostle Paul underscores a unique type of labor as a model for how believers should live. His ministry was a testament and not marked by luxury or self-indulgence but by hard work and dedication to God. The work Paul did as a tentmaker (Acts 18:3) allowed him to support himself and help others. The principle here is one of compassion and selflessness, showing that ministry involves personal sacrifice, not for profit or gain. Paul punctuates the value of aiding the weak, both physically and spiritually. This reflects a broader biblical theme of caring for those in need as guided James 1:27 which enlightens us of our duty to aid orphans and widows at their time of need, and being undefiled from the world. We are then reminded of our responsibility to assist those who are vulnerable, whether due to poverty, sickness, or spiritual immaturity.
PRAYER
We thank You dear Lord Jesus and worship. Only You deserve all our praise and adoration. We surrender this nation and our lives unto You oh Lord. We invite You to continue come and takeover and be enthroned. We pray for our nation that You may restore and revive our economy. May You enlighten our leaders to humble themselves before You and to hear Your voice. May You grant them wisdom and grace especially our president and our deputy. We remember the needy and less fortunate in our society and we pray that dear Lord, You shall bless them and remember them. May You stretch Your hand of healing to all the sick and the brokenhearted. We repent for the many times we have gone contrary to Your will and we pray that You shall cleanse us by Your precious blood. As we all wait upon You we submit to Your will and we pray that You will renew our strength in You that we may sow up like eagles. May we seek more of Your Kingdom and Your divine presence in our lives. May all that we are and all we have be for Your Glory and pleasure. May receive the praise,honor and adoration. We pray this in Jesus Mighty Name, Amen.
Further reading: Isaiah 58:6-7
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