Jesus In Control
Today’s Bible Verse:
Matthew 28:18 ESV
(Jesus said) And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me."
In this profound statement, Jesus affirms His sovereign authority over all creation. This is not merely a declaration of power; it is a reassurance to His disciples—and us—that He is in control of every aspect of our lives. In a world filled with uncertainty, it’s comforting to remember that the One who commands the heavens and the earth also cares deeply for us.
In the next verses, Jesus' authority is the foundation for the Great Commission. It empowers us to go forth boldly, knowing that we are not acting alone but are sent by the One who has ultimate power. As we engage in our daily lives—sharing the Gospel, serving others, and living out our faith—we do so under Christ’s authority.
Prayers
Remember:
The people in the State of Florida, who are in the path of Hurricane Milton.
The people of the southeast who are dealing with the destruction caused by Hurricane Helene.
All people dealing with cancer
Those who reject Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.
A Prayer for Today:
Dear Lord, thank You for Your authority over all things. Help me to trust in Your power and presence in my life. As I seek to share Your love with others, remind me that You equip and support me. May my words and actions reflect Your grace and truth. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.
Luther’s Morning Prayer:
I thank You, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, Your dear Son, that You have kept me this night from all harm and danger; and I pray that You would keep me this day also from sin and every evil, that all my doings and life may please You. For into Your hands, I commend myself, my body and soul, and all things. Let Your holy angel be with me, that the evil foe may have no power over me. Amen.
Apostles’ Creed:
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth.
And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. He descended into hell. The third day He rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From thence He will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
The Lord’s Prayer:
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven; give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen.
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