05/07/2025
RHAPSODY OF REALITIES, DAILY DEVOTIONAL, SATURDAY, 5TH JULY 2025. Pastor Chris
TOPIC โจ UNDERSTANDING THE FATHER'S HEART โจ
For the Son of man is not come to destroy men's lives, but to save them...(Luke 9:56).
In praying to effect changes, especially in your town, city or nation, a clear understanding of the Word and insight into the mind of God is important. For example, consider a scenario where a group of Christians in a city or nation are praying in agreement that they donโt want a particular government official. Meanwhile, thereโre other Christians who work with that same leader who may be praying every day for the leader to succeed and remain in office.
While those declaring a change may be justified, God also considers the prayers of His children who are standing in faith for that leader. It reveals something about the nature of GodโHis fatherly nature. You may expect Him to act in a certain way and He doesnโt. Itโs because He thinks differently. His actions are governed by His love, mercy, and purpose.
Consider the case of James and John in Luke 9:54-56. They were offended by those who did not plan adequately to receive the Lord Jesus and asked, โ...Lord, wilt thou that we command fire to come down from heaven, and consume them, even as Elias did?โ (Luke 9:54). But Jesus rebuked them, saying, โ...Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of. For the Son of man is not come to destroy men's lives, but to save them...โ (Luke 9:55-56).
The Master demonstrated the Fatherโs heart of love and mercy throughout His ministry. He understood His purpose and remained committed to fulfilling it according to the will of the Father. God's nature is consistent. He is merciful and loving. He operates as wisdom, always seeking to save and to bring His children into alignment with His divine purpose.
Understanding this helps us appreciate why God may not always act the way we expect Him to, even when we think our desires are justified. As you give yourself to the Word and the guidance of His Spirit, you will increasingly know and walk in His perfect will and plan in every situation and be able to pray effectively with direction and precision.
PRAYER
Dear Father, thank you for your love, mercy and wisdom. I recognize your fatherly heart, and I yield myself to your will and purpose, and declare that your love and grace prevail in my life and in the lives of those around me as I walk in alignment with your Word and fulfil your purpose, in Jesusโ Name. Amen.
FURTHER STUDY
John 3:16-17* For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
2 Peter 3:9
The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
Ezekiel 18:23
Have I any pleasure at all that the wicked should die? saith the Lord GOD: [and] not that he should return from his ways, and live?
DAILY SCRIPTURE READING
1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Acts 17:16-34 & Job 6-8
2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Luke 6:39-49 & Deuteronomy 33
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We trust you have been blessed by this devotional. We invite you to make Jesus Christ the Lord of your life by praying this
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