Thursday, March 3, 2022
Oh, how great is Your goodness, which You have laid up for those who fear You, which You have prepared for those who trust in You in the presence of the sons of men! You shall hide them in the secret place of Your presence from the plots of man; You shall keep them secretly in a pavilion from the strife of tongues. -Psalm 31:19-20
There is constant need of private communion with God. We must take in the spirit of Christ if we would impart it to others. We cannot meet satanic and human agencies combined unless we spend much time in intercourse with the Source of all strength. There are times when we should get away from the sounds of earthly toil and human voices, and in retired places listen to the voice of Jesus. Thus we may taste of His love and imbibe His spirit. Thus we shall learn to crucify self. This course of action may seem impossible to the human mind. “I have not time,” you may say. But when you consider the matter as it really is, you lose no time; for when you secure the power and grace that come alone from God, you do not accomplish the work. It is Jesus who is the real worker. “Without me,” says Christ, “ye can do nothing.” John 15:5…. Reflection and earnest prayer will inspire to holy endeavor.11 {OFC 113.5}
Fearing God and trusting in Him allows one to hide in secret places of the pavilion of God which He had laid up.
Heart Question: Remember that God’s goodness is laid up for those who fear Him and for those who trust Him. Are you trusting and fearing God to receive His goodness and protection that He offers freely to us?
- Pray for the abiding presence of God in our lives for us to receive His goodness and that we will fear and trust Him.
- Pray for the church members living in Trinidad. Pray that there would be church growth, increased commitment to God and service, as well as punctuality and consistency in attendance
- Pray that the Three Angel’s Messages would move forward even more powerfully in the parts of IAD where large events and outreach programs have been canceled, as all eyes turn heavenward.
- Pray for the Muslim communities in IAD that they will be open up for gospel to be preach. Pray also for the centers of Influence that they will tactfully presence to so that they are ministering ti.