Post by Woody Williams on Dec 3, 2006 10:02:15 GMT -5
Text for the Day -- Luke 21:25-36
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‘There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars, and on the
earth distress among nations confused by the roaring of the sea and
the waves. People will faint from fear and foreboding of what is
coming upon the world, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken.
Then they will see “the Son of Man coming in a cloud” with power and
great glory. Now when these things begin to take place, stand up and
raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.’
Then he told them a parable: ‘Look at the fig tree and all the trees;
as soon as they sprout leaves you can see for yourselves and know
that summer is already near. So also, when you see these things
taking place, you know that the kingdom of God is near. Truly I tell
you, this generation will not pass away until all things have taken
place. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass
away.
‘Be on guard so that your hearts are not weighed down with
dissipation and drunkenness and the worries of this life, and that
day does not catch you unexpectedly, like a trap. For it will come
upon all who live on the face of the whole earth. Be alert at all
times, praying that you may have the strength to escape all these
things that will take place, and to stand before the Son of Man.’
Devotional/Prayer
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Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins
as we forgive those who sin against us.
Save us from the time of trial
and deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours
now and for ever. Amen.
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‘There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars, and on the
earth distress among nations confused by the roaring of the sea and
the waves. People will faint from fear and foreboding of what is
coming upon the world, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken.
Then they will see “the Son of Man coming in a cloud” with power and
great glory. Now when these things begin to take place, stand up and
raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.’
Then he told them a parable: ‘Look at the fig tree and all the trees;
as soon as they sprout leaves you can see for yourselves and know
that summer is already near. So also, when you see these things
taking place, you know that the kingdom of God is near. Truly I tell
you, this generation will not pass away until all things have taken
place. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass
away.
‘Be on guard so that your hearts are not weighed down with
dissipation and drunkenness and the worries of this life, and that
day does not catch you unexpectedly, like a trap. For it will come
upon all who live on the face of the whole earth. Be alert at all
times, praying that you may have the strength to escape all these
things that will take place, and to stand before the Son of Man.’
Devotional/Prayer
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Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins
as we forgive those who sin against us.
Save us from the time of trial
and deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours
now and for ever. Amen.