Today’s Scripture: They said to him, “Where will you have us prepare it?” Luke 22:29 ESV
We have an assignment. In Luke 22:29 Jesus said to the disciples “and I assign to you, as my Father assigned to me, a kingdom,” (ESV). Do you believe Jesus has assigned you a kingdom?
Just as in locating the upper room, we can ask Jesus how we are to know and do the work of the kingdom He has given us. LORD how do I recognize and do Your will in the kingdom You have given to me?
I am thankful in these same verses that Jesus has prayed that our recoveries will strengthen our brothers. God does know the plans He has for us and He also knows our shortcomings. Even these can be used to strengthen others.
Jesus prayed for Peter’s faith not to fail; that after he turned around he would strengthen his brothers. In faith, we can turn it around and strengthen others too.
We only need to ask Jesus how, will you?
Today’s Prayer: Lord Jesus, show me the kingdom the LORD has given me and what to do in it. Help me to keep faith as I continually turn to you. Use me to serve and strengthen others. Jesus I ask You to show me how I am to fulfill the kingdom that has been given to me. Amen
Tom Raines
Christian Affirmations 4 Life
Loved reading this just now. Am working on a difficult scene in my novel, so I asked Him how to prepare it. 🙂 Thanks, Tom.
How comforting to know Julie that where we are He is. Where we are unsure to go and do we can ask Him and trust the teaching and counsel of His Holy Spirit within us. The answer is in us and we pray and ask Him to make us aware. I am praying right now in union with you that He guides you in this novel and that He will be glorified in the gifts He has given you. Blessings in your asking!
I love this thought Tom, that everything we face in this life is just trainign for reigning in the kingdom our Lord has apportioned to us.
We are living right here, right now Joseph and it is here He guides us and helps us to serve Him and others with the kingdom He has given us. May we live boldly from our kingdom knowing He is with us and will guide us so we serve and strengthen others. Blessings in your kingdom!!
Amen! Eternity has already begun for those who believe.
Thank you, Tom … Reminds me of Ephesian 2:10 … Kingdom blessings to you today!
Thank you Heidi and great scripture reference to the kingdoms God has prepared for us. We each are His handiwork and a unique custom made kingdom that I pray we are bold and courageous knowing this was prepared long ago and we are designed to serve and strengthen others. Kingdom blessings to you too!
Oh wow–thanks for the full meal deal, Tom. Lots to savor. God bless you.
Chew on it sis:) Ask Him where to go from here. You are in your kingdom that has been prepared and you can serve and strengthen others FROM there:) Blessings and love!
Good stuff, Tom! I am praying to be used mightily by Him to serve and strengthen others as I walk out my journey He ordained for me. Amen!