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Day 19
January 23, 2025
DIVINE INTERVENTION
A young man who comes from a wealthy family has a proud and arrogant character because he felt that his parents are able to provide what he needs, he never feels that his life will get many problems. Suddenly, the family experiences very difficult economic circumstances and their family situation takes a turn for the worse. This young man experiences fear, stress, depression, loneliness. Divine intervention occurred in his life, God was present-touching this young man until he accepted Jesus personally and his life had a purpose and meaning.
Divine intervention often occurs in our lives, just as Paul experienced. From a murderer to an evangelist, he saved thousands of people by an encounter with God in the midst of his life.
Have you ever experienced this in your life? An event that changes the focus of our lives and opens up something we've never seen before? There are many ways God can do His divine intervention in our lives: either through direct encounters like Paul's or through various situations in our lives. Our response is crucial for us to be able to grasp His purpose. Learn to be sensitive, see what God has prepared and prepare yourself to be used by God as an instrument that brings glory to Him.
Scriptures:
Acts 9:13
But Ananias answered, “Lord, I have heard from many about this man, how much evil he has done to your saints at Jerusalem.
Acts 9:15
But the Lord said to him, “Go, for he is a chosen instrument of mine to carry my name before the Gentiles and kings and the children of Israel.
Acts 9:16
For I will show him how much he must suffer for the sake of my name.”
Prayer:
Lord, we are grateful for everything that is possible in our lives. We pray that every step that You have set in our lives, can continue to lead us to see that You are faithful and full of grace. Thank you for every divine intervention in our lives. In the name of Jesus. Amen.
Day 20
January 24, 2025
ACT POSITIVELY
Positivity is a choice that is in line with faith and belief, an action that we decide, will certainly determine the final result we get.
Aeneas had been paralyzed for eight years when he did something very important. He believed what Peter said, acted positively and without hesitation (made his bed and took his first steps), and instantly experienced healing!
Can you imagine having the faith to simply do, without any doubts? Believe in His existence and presence 100% though the facts and circumstances are very difficult and full of impossible situations? Yes! You will begin to experience God's great stories in your life. He is God, a divine person who can do anything.
What words have you heard these days? What promises you have received? Put into practice what you learned! “…Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice.….” (Philippians 4:9)
The story of Aeneas and Peter could be your story too. Let’s understand God's promises and let Him fulfill them in your life, as you act positively today.
Activate your faith, so that He can work in your life more freely and without limits. Receive something You have never seen, as He promised. Having faith means being sure of the things we hope for, sure of the things we cannot see. Faith is the basis of all things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen (Hebrews 11:1).
Scripture:
Acts 9:33
There he found a man named Aeneas, bedridden for eight years, who was paralyzed.
Acts 9:34
And Peter said to him, “Aeneas, Jesus Christ heals you; rise and make your bed.” And immediately he rose.
Prayer:
Lord Jesus, help us to always be firm and strong in our faith in You. Keep up the great work in our lives. We are ready to see Your miracle happen in our lives, In Jesus' name. Amen.
Day 21
January 25, 2025
BE THE BEST WITH YOUR TALENTS
God wants us to serve Him and live according to His special calling for our lives. He has given us unique abilities, talents, and gifts and there is a place in this world that only we can fill.
How do we find that calling? Try observing it in ourselves by using the SHAPE formula:
• Spiritual Gift: God-given abilities to serve Him, which are only given to believers, eg. the gift of prophecy, interpreting tongues, the gift of faith, healing, etc.
• Heart: A collection of desires, hopes, interests, ambitions, dreams, and something we love. These things really interest us and we really enjoy them.
• Ability: Natural talent that you are born with. The things we are very good at, sometimes without too much effort, but many people say that we are very good at those areas and they are blessed with what we do.
• Personality: Our personality type (introvert, extrovert, melancholy, phlegmatic, sanguine or choleric). This personality influences how and where we use our spiritual gifts and abilities in different ways from other people.
• Experience: Life experiences (good/bad) that will teach us lessons that mature us and help us serve others who are going through similar experiences.
By finding these things, we will realize that in fact we were created by God very uniquely and differently from other people. He has a very beautiful purpose, which is to use our lives effectively for His glory. So, ask the Holy Spirit to find your SHAPE in these times of prayer and fasting.
Scripture:
1 Peter 4:10
As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace:
Prayer:
Thank you for creating us uniquely and specifically, Father, teach us to find the gifts, and talents that You have given in our lives, that we may be ready to serve You better! In the name of Jesus. Amen.