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Zechariah 4:5-6~ Then the angel that talked with me answered and said unto me, Knowest thou not what these be? And I said, No, my lord.Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts.
There are times in our spiritual lives when the problems we face are too big for us to handle on our own. Zerubbabel had to face something like this. God sent a prophet to remind him, and through... moreZechariah 4:5-6~ Then the angel that talked with me answered and said unto me, Knowest thou not what these be? And I said, No, my lord.Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts.
There are times in our spiritual lives when the problems we face are too big for us to handle on our own. Zerubbabel had to face something like this. God sent a prophet to remind him, and through him, all of us, that our biggest victories won't come from our strength and power. No, the greatest victories, the ones that bring us into God's great story of salvation, will happen when we trust that God's power is greater than our weakness and God's might is greater than our inadequacy. The real question that each of us must answer is very simple: where do we put our trust in our personal lives and in our ministry work, and what gives us confidence? Are they in our skills, knowledge, wisdom, and strength, or are they in God's?
Prayer: Please forgive me, my Father, the LORD Almighty, for believing in my own might too much. Forgive me, God, for being overwhelmed and terrified by the hurdles, challenges, and possibilities set before me. Through your great stories of fidelity and triumph in the Old Testament, please rouse me to trust that your power is at work in me and in your Church, through the Holy Spirit. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.
Sir John Scivoletti
PRIORY OF ST JOAN OF ARC
Good night brothers and sisters
1 John 5:4~ For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.
This is the companion passage to 1 John 2:17, which says, "The world and its desires pass away, but the one who does God's will lives forever." Our destiny and future are not constrained by the confines of our small blue planet. Our future and hope transcend mortality and are linked to our faith in a resurrected and victorious Savio... moreGood night brothers and sisters
1 John 5:4~ For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.
This is the companion passage to 1 John 2:17, which says, "The world and its desires pass away, but the one who does God's will lives forever." Our destiny and future are not constrained by the confines of our small blue planet. Our future and hope transcend mortality and are linked to our faith in a resurrected and victorious Savior who will return to take us to His eternal home. This faith is demonstrated by doing God's will, even when the majority of people in our modern culture choose to pursue what is fleeting and transient.
Prayer: Thank you, my Father, for the assurance of triumph, immortality, reunion, and joy. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.
Sir John Scivoletti
PRIORY OF ST JOAN OF ARC
Good morning brothers and sisters
Matthew 7:1 ~ Judge not, that ye be not judged.
Do you pass judgment? Do you believe you can assess another person's heart's intent? Are you critical and judgmental of the conduct of others? Jesus wants us to understand that we cannot know what someone's heart is thinking. When we are unreasonably harsh or harshly judgmental of others, we are establishing the standard by which God will evaluate us. I don't know about you, but I refuse to trade God's grace for... moreGood morning brothers and sisters
Matthew 7:1 ~ Judge not, that ye be not judged.
Do you pass judgment? Do you believe you can assess another person's heart's intent? Are you critical and judgmental of the conduct of others? Jesus wants us to understand that we cannot know what someone's heart is thinking. When we are unreasonably harsh or harshly judgmental of others, we are establishing the standard by which God will evaluate us. I don't know about you, but I refuse to trade God's grace for my excessive harshness. I'm going to try harder to look at others with kindness and grace.
Prayer: Dear God, please forgive me for being unduly harsh and judgmental in my assessment of others. Thank you for being so rich and free with your kindness and grace bestowed upon me in Jesus. Please help me to be more generous and forgiving in the way I analyze the aims and motives of my fellow brothers and sisters in Christ. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.
Sir John Scivoletti
PRIORY OF ST JOAN OF ARC
Good night brothers and sisters
Psalm 30:5~ For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.
All consolation comes from God (cf. 2 Cor. 1). Even though He is relentless in dealing with our sin and resistance, it is for our benefit. It will only persist for a brief time before giving way to joy. Please don't give up if you are going through a period of discipline or are dealing with the harsh repercussions of sin. Mornin... moreGood night brothers and sisters
Psalm 30:5~ For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.
All consolation comes from God (cf. 2 Cor. 1). Even though He is relentless in dealing with our sin and resistance, it is for our benefit. It will only persist for a brief time before giving way to joy. Please don't give up if you are going through a period of discipline or are dealing with the harsh repercussions of sin. Morning will break, and with it will come God's grace. It's well worth the wait!
Prayer: Father, please bless Your children who are suffering challenges and struggles. Please help them survive through "the night" so that when Your morning arrives, they can experience the wonderful happiness that lies ahead. Please bless the following persons, my Lord, and help them find Your joy. . . . In Jesus' precious name I pray. Amen.
SIR JOHN SCIVOLETTI
PRIORY OF ST JOAN OF ARC
Good morning brothers and sisters
Isaiah 57:15~ For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.
Jesus' entrance to Earth is entirely and completely congruent with the LORD God revealed in the Old Testament. God is exalted and holy. God is just and majestic. Nonetheless, the LORD God is t... moreGood morning brothers and sisters
Isaiah 57:15~ For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.
Jesus' entrance to Earth is entirely and completely congruent with the LORD God revealed in the Old Testament. God is exalted and holy. God is just and majestic. Nonetheless, the LORD God is the God of Incarnation, the LORD who sees our plight, hears our pleas, and descends to assist us. God adores individuals, especially those who come to Him knowing they require His love and grace. God provides renewal that penetrates the spirit and heart to those who seek Him with passion, humility, amazement, and reverence.
Prayer: It is my sincere thanks to you, Holy and Righteous Father, for loving me and sending Jesus to rescue me. In humility, I ask you to strengthen my soul within me and enliven my heart and spirit so that I may seek your glory at this time in my life. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.
Sir John Scivoletti
PRIORY OF ST JOAN OF ARC
Good morning brothers and sisters
Isaiah 43:2-3~ When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.For I am the LORD thy God, the Holy One of Israel, thy Saviour: I gave Egypt for thy ransom, Ethiopia and Seba for thee.
God tells His people that they are valuable to Him in the context of this scripture. He created and redeemed th... moreGood morning brothers and sisters
Isaiah 43:2-3~ When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.For I am the LORD thy God, the Holy One of Israel, thy Saviour: I gave Egypt for thy ransom, Ethiopia and Seba for thee.
God tells His people that they are valuable to Him in the context of this scripture. He created and redeemed them. He has no intention of abandoning them. He will be with them to deliver them and bring them to safety and triumph, no matter what trials or difficulties they confront. We may embrace this same promise, and we also have history to illustrate God's faithfulness. We can see how God preserved His people and redeemed them from their enemies' bonds time and again. God will not abandon His children! We have a promise. History has taught us this. We have trust in it!
Prayer: Thank you, Almighty God, for always being near. I know that there are many instances when I am not conscious of Your nearness, of Your providence at work, or of Your amazing workings in history. Nevertheless, I do believe, dear Father, that You are present even when I feel alone and Your presence appears so far away. In those times, my God, please give me courage and persistence to stand through the times of difficulty so that I might also join in Your times of victory. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.
Sir John Scivoletti
PRIORY OF ST JOAN OF ARC
Good night brothers and sisters
John 17:26~ And I have declared unto them thy name, and will declare it: that the love wherewith thou hast loved me may be in them, and I in them.
God is shown to us through Jesus. One of the reasons He does this is so that we can understand who God is and what He values. The most essential item on Jesus' heart in this prayer is clearly that we share His love for one another. Jesus comes to life in us in this way.
Prayer: Almighty God and loving Father, please... moreGood night brothers and sisters
John 17:26~ And I have declared unto them thy name, and will declare it: that the love wherewith thou hast loved me may be in them, and I in them.
God is shown to us through Jesus. One of the reasons He does this is so that we can understand who God is and what He values. The most essential item on Jesus' heart in this prayer is clearly that we share His love for one another. Jesus comes to life in us in this way.
Prayer: Almighty God and loving Father, please fill me with Your love for my brothers and sisters in Christ. I want to honor You in the way I treat them and convey the love of Christ in the way I interact with them. Please bless me as I strive to be a more gracious child of Your love. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.
Sir John Scivoletti
PRIORY OF ST JOAN OF ARC
Good night brothers and sisters
John 17:29~ Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me: for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world.
What an incredible collection of powerful truths and promises! We are the Father's gift to Jesus. Jesus desires that we join Him in the magnificent presence of God. Jesus wants us to see and feel His magnificence. The Father has loved Jesus since the beginning ... moreGood night brothers and sisters
John 17:29~ Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me: for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world.
What an incredible collection of powerful truths and promises! We are the Father's gift to Jesus. Jesus desires that we join Him in the magnificent presence of God. Jesus wants us to see and feel His magnificence. The Father has loved Jesus since the beginning of time. Consider the following: request that God show you how profoundly these truths demonstrate our significance to Him. Imagine the day when you will be able to participate in God's splendor as one of His children! (cf. 1 John 3:1-3) Now, let us live our lives in accordance with God's perception of us.
Prayer: Almighty God and Abba Father, pardon me for the ordinary and earthbound vision that I have of myself and your other children. Through your Spirit, arouse in me a more profound understanding of Jesus' disciples and how much each of us matters to you. Please enable me to be more patient, tolerant, forgiving, and respectful of my Christian brothers' and sisters' shortcomings as I accept my own imperfections and as I aspire for the day when we are united in perfection before your holy throne of grace. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.
Sir John Scivoletti
PRIORY OF ST JOAN OF ARC
Good morning brothers and sisters
John 17: 23~ I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one; and that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, as thou hast loved me.
How will the rest of the world know that God sent His Son? Through our cooperation. How will the rest of the world know that God genuinely loves us as His children? When we live in harmony with one another. What exactly is that unity? That is more difficult to define. The foundation of un... moreGood morning brothers and sisters
John 17: 23~ I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one; and that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, as thou hast loved me.
How will the rest of the world know that God sent His Son? Through our cooperation. How will the rest of the world know that God genuinely loves us as His children? When we live in harmony with one another. What exactly is that unity? That is more difficult to define. The foundation of unity is a life of character that is so congruent with God's desire that He may be seen living in us! However, for the world to perceive this sort of unity, it must be apparent in how we work together in the cause of the Gospel, how we handle our differences, how we consistently treat people of the globe as a group, and how we join together in areas that are obviously important to God. May this be true!
Prayer: Father, please assist us, Your children, in coming together in ways that honor You, reflect Your character, and bring others to acknowledge Jesus as Lord. In Jesus' precious name I pray. Amen.
Sir John Scivoletti
PRIORY OF ST JOAN OF ARC
