July 31st, 2024
Congratulations on joining together for these 31 days of prayer for my nation! Today is day
31; let’s prayerfully read John chapter 2. Lots are going on in this chapter, but let’s pay special attention to what is said about Jesus after He cleanses the Temple.
Zero into V. 17 - And his disciples remembered that it is written: Zeal for your house will
consume me.
What are you truly zealous about? What stirs your waking moments and keeps you
often awake or fuels your passion? Is it of this world or His? As you consider a response,
review your thought life and time commitments, your generosity and compassionate
involvement with others.
Being zealous for the things of God and His Kingdom gives meaning and legacy to the
Christ-follower’s life. Christ’s response in the temple was not “politically correct” or without
personal risk. Righteous anger prompted Him to action. His Father’s plans and purposes
were given priority above mere man’s.
Pause quietly, asking His Spirit to reveal and refine the passions of your heart:
• In what ways has His Spirit recently led you counter to “political correctness” as a
witness of Him?
• What risks of being misunderstood or rejected has He recently led you to take?
• What Kingdom actions has His righteous anger led you to take?
• What eternal plans and purposes are parts of your daily priorities?
Now pray for a fresh encounter with Jesus and His zeal: “Lord Jesus, make the words of
my mouth, and the meditations of my heart and my actions each day, pleasing in Thy
sight. Holy Spirit, fill me with fresh zeal for eternal things that others around me might take
note that I have been with Jesus.”
31; let’s prayerfully read John chapter 2. Lots are going on in this chapter, but let’s pay special attention to what is said about Jesus after He cleanses the Temple.
Zero into V. 17 - And his disciples remembered that it is written: Zeal for your house will
consume me.
What are you truly zealous about? What stirs your waking moments and keeps you
often awake or fuels your passion? Is it of this world or His? As you consider a response,
review your thought life and time commitments, your generosity and compassionate
involvement with others.
Being zealous for the things of God and His Kingdom gives meaning and legacy to the
Christ-follower’s life. Christ’s response in the temple was not “politically correct” or without
personal risk. Righteous anger prompted Him to action. His Father’s plans and purposes
were given priority above mere man’s.
Pause quietly, asking His Spirit to reveal and refine the passions of your heart:
• In what ways has His Spirit recently led you counter to “political correctness” as a
witness of Him?
• What risks of being misunderstood or rejected has He recently led you to take?
• What Kingdom actions has His righteous anger led you to take?
• What eternal plans and purposes are parts of your daily priorities?
Now pray for a fresh encounter with Jesus and His zeal: “Lord Jesus, make the words of
my mouth, and the meditations of my heart and my actions each day, pleasing in Thy
sight. Holy Spirit, fill me with fresh zeal for eternal things that others around me might take
note that I have been with Jesus.”
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