January 14 – Bible reading for today from the One Year Bible:
“Heal the sick, raise the dead, cure those with leprosy, and cast out demons. Give as freely as you have received.” – Jesus
– Matthew 10:8
You’ll notice something about the nature of God in our Bible reading that you will see all year long – He delights to tell you to do what you can’t do on your own! We are meant to live with the need for supernatural assistance. We are meant to go after things that are so big they require angelic activity, a divine “suddenly,” and supernatural power.
Earlier we saw that God told Noah to build a boat to save the lives of the human race and all animal life. Okay, I can’t always get my dog to come to me! Seriously, gather up all the animals on the planet and get them in a boat together?
Today we see Jesus issue a command for the disciples to heal the sick, raise the dead, cure those with leprosy, and cast out demons! He didn’t say pray for the sick, because they could do that. He said heal them!
Watch this. God told Moses to tell Aaron to turn all the water in the Nile into blood. Jesus told the servants to put water in a jar and serve wine to the master of ceremonies. Jesus told Philip to feed thousands when he had no food. Jesus told Peter to go fishing and find money in the mouth of the fish to pay their taxes. Jesus told Lazarus to come forth; only one problem with that – he was dead – “was” being the key word.
Throughout this year, don’t be surprised when the Lord tells you to do something that looks impossible. When He does, simply obey, believe, take action, and leave the rest to Him. Then will come the suddenly moments!
So Moses and Aaron did just as the Lord had commanded them… Aaron raised his staff and struck the water of the Nile. SUDDENLY, the whole river turned to blood! – Exodus 7:20
I pray that this new year will be filled with divine adventures, supernatural provision, and suddenly moments as you become increasingly sensitive to the voice of the Holy Spirit.
Blessings on your fast,
Pastor Kevin
