Observation: Jesus lived His earthly life led around, 'under the influence' of the Holy Spirit. He was full of the Holy Spirit and withstood temptations, attacks from the enemy, He taught with eloquence, power, and authority. He cast out devils, healed the sick, eluded hostile crowds, and the news spread of Him! Everyone was talking about Him! And yet, Jesus found time to go to secluded, desolate places, or mountains, to be alone with God and pray.
Application: I want to live my life 'under the influence' of the Holy Spirit of God. Totally trusting in Him, empowered to spread the good news; praying for those in need of healing or deliverance from the grips of evil. Like Jesus, I need to be alone with God and pray. It seems to be the most important thing I can ever do. Praying and solitude, being filled to the full with the power of God to then go among the people, to be a yielded vessel for my Master's use; that He might be glorified in the great things He has done through my obedience to His will.
Prayer: You are God in Heaven O Father! There is none like You. May I make those times with You my #1 priority. To sit at Your feet and learn of You. To cast all my care on You and that You would breakdown every barrier, and reveal anything in me that is not pleasing to You.
I hear You say, 'come away', be filled, be refreshed, press in, go deeper still . . . listen and obey. This is my desire Lord, this is my prayer. In Jesus Name, A-men.
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