Luke 24: 45 “And He opened their understanding, that they might comprehend the Scriptures.”
Dear God,
I give thanks again for my life and a new day, and for the understanding of the scriptures that will be opened up for me today and all days because I have asked and I believe You have heard this prayer and will answer my need.
Jesus in fulfillment to what had been written under inspiration, commencing with Moses and continuing with other prophets and the Psalms came to earth in the manner and time as predicted. He also lived, suffered, died and arose again on the third day, as predicted. It is also necessary as a fulfillment of the inspired predictions by Your prophets that everyone on earth should know about the option they have to avoid automatic eternal death, Luke 24: 47 “And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in His name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.”
Naturally Jesus sent His disciples to tell others about Himself and His good news. He also knew that anyone on earth could not accomplish His commission in human wisdom and strength, and that the power of the Holy Spirit within the disciples was the only way, V49 “Behold, I send the Promise of My Father upon you; but tarry in the city of Jerusalem until you are endued with power from on high.” As they waited they did not gossip idly, but now knowing their need, they prepared their hearts with much prayer, and love and unity was theirs. Pentecost signified a powerful infilling of the Spirit. Which came not just because they desired this, or for themselves alone, but as Jesus had said, the Spirit came mightily, so as to empower them to take the good news of Jesus to all who would listen in Jerusalem and other nations, despite difficult times and circumstances. The disciples were never the same after Pentecost; for self-centredness was swept away, as in whole hearted purpose they upheld the risen Christ and the salvation message.
This was and is too good a story and reality for people to keep to themselves: and it is at the peril of our own souls if we do! Romans 5: 8 “But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”
Today I know the same Holy Spirit, will prepare my heart and mind, not only for a deeper understanding of Jesus, but for me to tell, live and demonstrate His love and good news to others. I only have to do as Jesus told His disciples to do, and that is to prepare my heart in much prayer and putting aside anything that would impede the love of Jesus and the Holy Spirit flooding into my soul and life, and then act and do as I am directed by heaven; never wavering or looking back.
I today commit myself to You God,
Amen