John 12:37-50; Mark 11:12-14; Matthew 21:18-22; Mark 11:15-19; Matthew 21:12-17; Luke 19:45-48; Mark 11:20-33; Matthew 21:23-27; Luke 20:1-8
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Matthew: Today in Matthew chapter 21 verse 22 we read these words from Jesus: "If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer."" This is a powerful verse if you really stop and think about it... Do you believe Jesus' teaching here? Do you believe that if you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer? I do believe this... but then there is always in the back of my mind - "but what about so-and-so who was ill and was praying in belief that they would be healed. But then they weren't..." I don't have any easy answer on this one. I have to believe there are probably some good resources out there for this tough question? If you know of any resources / books on this subject of prayer - or, more specifically, unanswered prayers - please post up in the Comments section below? Thanks.
Today we read in Mark 11 verse 17: "Jesus taught them, "The Scriptures declare, `My Temple will be called a place of prayer for all nations,' but you have turned it into a den of thieves.""
Below is a great image for Mark 11:25 in today's readings:
Worship God: Today's readings remind me of the song "In Christ Alone." Here's a great live version sung by Natalie Grant:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MA9WbEn-Nj8
Who alone do you trust? Click here for Christ alone!
Please join us in memorizing and meditating on a verse of Scripture this week: "If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer." Matthew 21:22 NIV
Prayer Point: Pray that you would believe in Jesus unfailingly each and every day. Ask for things in prayer that you believe are the will of the Father.
Comments from You: What verses or insights stand out to you in today's readings? Please post up by clicking on the "Comments" link below!
God bless,
Mike
The answer to your question of ask for anything with faith and people are not healed is based on the fact that the bible does not contradict itself. 1 Jn 5;14. And this is the confidence which we have before Him,that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. We can never go against His will which is used throughout the Bible. People go home, asleep, or heaven not for the lack of faith but because of God's will. We are not to compare ourselves to others so why one lives and another dies is not our decision or plan.
Posted by: Brian G. Dailey | October 24, 2012 at 02:02 PM