August 1, 2013

1 Peter 2:21 - 24 (NKJV)

For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow His steps: who committed no sin, nor was deceit found in His mouth; who, when He was reviled, did not revile in return; when He suffered, He did not threaten, but committed Himself to Him who judges righteously; who Himself bore our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, having died to sins, might live for righteousness - by whose stripes you were healed.

Matthew 8:2 & 3 (NKJV)

And behold, a leper came and worshiped Him saying, "Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean." Then Jesus put out His hand and touched him saying, "I am willing, be cleansed." Immediately his leprosy was cleansed.

Luke 22:41 - 44 (NKJV)

And He was withdrawn from them about a stone's throw, and He knelt down and prayed, saying, "Father, if it is Your will, take this cup away from Me, not My will, but Yours be done." Then an angel appeared to Him from heaven, strengthening Him. And being in agony, He prayed more earnestly. Then His sweat became like great drops of blood falling down to the ground.

Abba Father You have called us to be like Jesus, to follow in His ways, to be obedient to Your Word, to be a teacher of Your Truth, to serve others with Your compassion and mercy, and to bring Your healing touch to every aspect of their lives, the world and all of its evil falls short at the foot of the cross, there is victory in Jesus when we simply believe; it is in the name of our Lord and our Savior that we earnestly and diligently pray. Amen.