Seek God Early
Seek God Early

OUR DAILY BREAD DEVOTIONAL FOR THURSDAY 3RD DECEMBER 2020 – THE PRIVILEGE OF PRAYER

Read Our Daily Bread for today is here.  The word of God is food to the spirit man. Read and digest the word of the lord for today and see how powerfully it will impact you.

daily devotion for today

Daily devotion for today

TOPIC OF OUR DAILY BREAD FOR 3RD DECEMBER 2020 IS “THE PRIVILEGE OF PRAYER.”

Bible in a Year:Ezekiel 45–46, 1 John 2

Memory Verse: 1 Chronicles 29:19

Give my son Solomon the wholehearted devotion to keep your commands, statutes and decrees.

 

Today’s Scripture & Insight:  1 Chronicles 29:11–19

When everything had been collected for the building of the temple, David offered a prayer of praise to God (1 Chronicles 29:10–19). In his prayer, he proclaims God’s greatness and majesty (vv. 10–13). He then focuses on the generosity of God’s people and acknowledges that ultimately everything comes from Him and the people are giving back what belongs to Him (vv. 14–17).

Looking to the future, David acknowledges that the God who was with their ancestors is also with them. He asks God to keep the hearts of the people faithful and loyal and to give Solomon “whole-hearted devotion” (v. 19).

CLICK HERE TO READ PREVIOUS ODB DEVOTIONAL

ODB MESSAGE FOR TODAY

Country artist Chris Stapleton’s deeply personal song, “Daddy Doesn’t Pray Anymore,” was inspired by his own father’s prayers for him. The poignant lyrics reveal the reason his father’s prayers ended: not disillusionment or weariness, but his own death. Stapleton imagines that now, instead of speaking with Jesus in prayer, his dad is walking and talking face-to-face with Jesus.

Stapleton’s recollection of his father’s prayers for him brings to mind a biblical father’s prayer for his son. As King David’s life ebbed away, he made preparations for his son Solomon to take over as the next king of Israel.

After assembling the nation together to anoint Solomon, David led the people in prayer, as he’d done many times before. As David recounted God’s faithfulness to Israel, he prayed for the people to remain loyal to Him. Then he included a personal prayer specifically for his son, asking God to “give my son Solomon the wholehearted devotion to keep your commands, statutes and decrees” (1 Chronicles 29:19).

We too have the remarkable privilege to faithfully pray for the people God has placed in our lives. Our example of faithfulness can make an indelible impact that will remain even after we’re gone. Just as God continued to work out the answers to David’s prayers for Solomon and Israel after he was gone, so too the impact of our prayers outlives us.

Reflect & Pray
How have someone’s prayers made a significant impact on your life? How might you encourage others with your prayers?
Heavenly Father, I bring my loved ones before You and ask that You would work out Your plans in their lives.

Our Daily Bread 3 December 2020 Devotional written by Lisa M. Samra published by Our Daily Bread Ministries. Read more

Share this via :

Facebook
Twitter
WhatsApp
Telegram

YOU MAY ALSO LIKE

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *







Search
Recent Posts