Friday, February 26 Daily Reading Mark 9:14–32

I know that Jesus can overpower all and any demonic power. I have never been one who finds demons under ever rock or life difficulty. In this instance the deity and power of Jesus is evident through His encounter with a demon possessed boy. He also uses this opportunity to teach His disciples about His death and resurrection. Our Jesus is worthy of our praise and our faith.

Thursday, February 25 Daily Reading Luke 9:18–27; Luke 17:1–8

As I read todyas passage I am mindful that there are many different things that can stand out to you in your reading. For me it is the request of the disciples "Increase our faith." Faith seems to have been a theme throughout this weeks readings. Jesus once again reminds his disciples the size of the faith is not the issue (even a very small seed size faith is powerful). It is the object of our faith. I pray to see God's power and pressence in my life as I reestablish my faith IN Christ.

Wednesday, February 24 Daily Reading John 6:1-14

This familiar passage startled me. As I noticed what the reading was I thought to myself, "Yeah, know this story - probably not going to get anything new today." All the while God was thinking, "Yeah, you are so wrong."

Jesus posed a question to Phillip, for the sole purpose of "testing" him. I wonder how many times God has posed a question to me as a test and I failed miserably. Never knowing I was even being tested. Never realizing the miracle that God wanted to do right in front of me. Never considering that God wanted to show off and bring glory to himself.

I have to admit that I would have tendency to follow Phillips (bad) example. To just look at the problem without giving consideration to God's power and plan. As with this weeks earlier reading (I know I read the wrong passage for yesterday - sorry) the object of my faith is being revealed. I pray I will be ready for what God alreday has planned to do in my life (John 6:6, Ephesians 2:10). I pray I will pass the test, and God will glorify himself in a really cool nd unexpected way. I pray I am not a hindernce to what He wants to do. Thank you God for bringing me to this familiar passage IN THE WORD.

Tuesday, February 23 Daily Reading Luke 8:22-25, Mark 6:45-56

Faith. It is not the amount, but the object of our faith. Do we have faith in Jesus who is close, but out of sight. Or in the storm that we can see, or the strong wind we feel on our face. Jesus may I be mindful of who you are. Your might. Your wisdom. Your graciousness. What or who is the object of your faith?