O Lord, communicate Thy grace to my soul through Thine ordinances upon this day so that I may be enabled to better live to Thy honor this following week. Lord, I come into They presence to this end, that I may know some part of Thy will, and that I might get Thy Spirit to be conveyed through this Word of Thine into my heart." - Jeremiah Burroughs
Before hearing the Word of God Jeremiah ask for the following,
1. That God would communicate grace to his soul.
2. That he would be able to better live for God's honor in the coming week
3. That he may know some part of God's will
4. That God would convey His Spirit into his heart.
When we come to the house of God or to the word of God are we asking for this to happen? Are we praying that God would show us how live for Him? Are we expecting to learn something that would make us better witnesses for Him?
God's word is so powerful and so transforming that every time we hear it or read it these things can be accomplished. All that's required is an open and receptive heart. This week let us come to the word of God with these expectations. Before we step into the house of God, let us pray that He would show us marvelous things from His law, so that we might honor Him in the coming week.
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- Soli Deo Gloria
- I have long enjoyed reading sermons, theological works, treatises, polemics, and commentaries from the Church Fathers, Reformers and Puritans. Although these saints have passed centuries ago, their wisdom continues to minister to all those who take the time to listen. Their dedication to the study and exposition of the scriptures have encouraged, challenged, and provoked me to take serious my faith, my teaching, and my walk with God. I pray my devotional blog seasoned with ancient wisdom will do the same for you.
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