Luke 3 ~ Praying God's Word

Please read Luke 3.

Meditate on verse 8a.

Therefore bear fruits in keeping with repentance.

John the Baptist was an “in your face” preacher. He called the people a “brood of vipers” (Luke 3:7) and told them not to rely on their pedigree for salvation (Luke 3:8). The people responded by asking John what they should do to bear fruits in keeping with repentance and to be in a state of expectation for the coming of Christ (Luke 3:10, 15).

Contrast the people’s reaction to Herod’s response when John reprimanded him for the wicked things he had done. Herod added to his wicked deeds by locking John up in prison (Luke 3:19-20).

How do you respond when God confronts you about sin? Do you ask Him what to do to bear fruits in keeping with repentance? Or in rebellion to the Holy Spirit, do you add to the wicked things you are doing by continuing in disobedience to God?

Pray Luke 3:8, 10, 15, and 20 over yourself and those for whom you stand guard as a faithful, prayerful watchman (Isaiah 62:6-7).

“LORD, as ________ and I live

in a state of expectation of Your return,

tell us what to do to bear

 fruits in keeping with repentance.

Do not let us add to the wicked things we have done.

In Your name, Jesus~”