Proverbs 3:1-2 My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, for they will prolong your life many years and bring you peace and prosperity.
Apparently, there is a direct correlation between keeping God’s commands and a long life.
Luke 18:1 Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not lose heart.
We are either praying or losing heart. The antidote to losing heart is prayer. If we don’t pray we will lose heart. If we are losing heart, it is an indicator that we are not praying.
Proverbs 2:12 Wisdom will save you from the ways of wicked men, from men whose words are perverse,
Gaining wisdom will provide me with protection.
Luke 17:19 Then Jesus said to him, “Rise and go; your faith has made you well.”
Somehow healing and wholeness is linked to the demonstration of faith. Lord, may I believe You and Your Word so that Your healing power may continue to work in my life.
Proverbs 1:7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Without fearing the Lord, I cannot gain wisdom or do His will.
Luke 17:17 Jesus asked, “Were not all ten cleansed? Where are the other nine?
Jesus recognizes ingratitude and rewards thanksgiving. May I be a grateful person, Lord.
Luke 17:15-16 One of them, when he saw he was healed, came back, praising God in a loud voice. He threw himself at Jesus’ feet and thanked him—and he was a Samaritan.
Help me to have a heart of praise and gratitude for the miracles You have done.
1 Kings 21:3-4 But Naboth replied, “The Lord forbid that I should give you the inheritance of my ancestors.” So Ahab went home, sullen and angry because Naboth the Jezreelite had said, “I will not give you the inheritance of my ancestors.” He lay on his bed sulking and refused to eat.
Do I sulk when the Lord does not give me what I want? Or, do I follow His instruction, and trust that He knows best?
Luke 17:14 When he saw them, he said, “Go, show yourselves to the priests.” And as they went, they were cleansed.
Obedience facilitates healing. They were healed “as they went.”
May I obey so that God’s promises might occur in my life.
1 Kings 20:13-14 Meanwhile a prophet came to Ahab king of Israel and announced, “This is what the Lord says: ‘Do you see this vast army? I will give it into your hand today, and then you will know that I am the Lord.’” “But who will do this?” asked Ahab. The prophet replied, “This is what the Lord says: ‘The junior officers under the provincial commanders will do it.’” “And who will start the battle?” he asked. The prophet answered, “You will.”
How many times do I ask God, “who will do this?” …as if God weren’t powerful enough to do anything he pleases. Lord, give me strong faith.