Angel's Strengthening Visit

[S] Luke 22:43 -- An angel from heaven appeared to him and strengthened him. (NIV)

[O] God sent an angel to strengthen Jesus during His time of agony and challenge ofHis facing the road to Calvary. God will send angels to pull us up when we are down and under.

[A] Even Jesus had an angel minister to Him to strengthen up from the tough circumstance He was in. Two takeaways for me: 1) trust in God who will send His angel to lift me up of I need to be; 2) ask for His angel to make a visit to strengthen me.

[P] Dear God, You know where I am right now.  You know how much strength I need.  Would you please send Your angel to lift me up?  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Joy of Parenting

[S] 3 John 1:4 --
4 I have no greater joy than this, to hear of my children walking in the truth.

[O] John writes here re: spiritual children but I cannot help but to overlay this with my own children.  I will want nothing more than for my children to be continuously walking in the truth as they grow up and into the adulthood.  They will most likely make many mistakes and some of their plans in life may not turn out as expected, but as long as they walk (not mastering) in the truth, drawing closer to Christ, my heart will have great joy as a parent.

[A] No slacking on prayer for my children's hearts to be grasped by God's leadership.

[P] Dear Father, I am so thankful for the children You put me in charge of to raise them to be walking with You at all times such that they will realize their purpose and vision here on earth -- to fulfill the mission You assigned them from the beginning.  I love them much.  Please protect their hearts by surround them with You angels.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Angels Rendering Service

[S] Hebrews 1:14 --
¹⁴Are they not all ministering spirits, sent out to render service for the sake of those who will inherit salvation?

[O] This chapter highlights the fact that Jesus Christ, God's Son is not just another angel but the true Son of God. Additionally, this verse revealed to me the significance of the angels -- they are to minister to the works of Jesus Christ. I never really considered angels to be the supporters of my participation of His ministry. I knew that they can be helpful and have requested them to assist me here and there but not as concrete as this verse is pointing it out for me. I feel a lot stronger just knowing this fact.

[A] I will be sure to remind myself that all the angels are to minister to the greater works of Christ which I am working in. It is as if when Elisha's servant looked up and saw the the horses and chaiots of fire all around them to fight for them against the enemies (2 Kings 6:16-18).

[P] Dear God, please increase my faith to see the mighty helpers around me who are working with me to achieve the greater purpose for You. In Jesus' name. Amen.