Matthew 11 - Praying God's Word

 

Please read Matthew 11.

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Meditate on verse 15.

 

He who has ears to hear, let him hear.

 

Jesus commands us to hear Him instead of the world’s childish accusations and slanderous gossip (vs. 16-19).  His words in this chapter snap us to reality because He says:

 

You have seen My miracles, yet you do not repent. 

The day of judgment is coming. 

Repent, or you will descend to Hades.

—Matthew 11:20-24

 

How much of your day is spent hearing God’s Word instead of the world’s words?  When you obey Christ’s command to hear, you hear Him say these amazing words:

 

Come to Me, all who are weary and

heavy-laden, and I will give you rest.

Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for

 I am gentle and humble in heart, and

YOU WILL FIND REST FOR YOUR SOULS.

—Matthew 11:28-29

 

Obeying the command to come to Jesus, yoking yourself to Him, results in rest for your weary, heavy-laden soul (v. 28-29).   “Thank You, Jesus!”

 

Pray Matthew 11:6, 15, and 27-29 over yourself and those for whom you stand guard as a faithful, prayerful watchman (Isaiah 62:6-7).

 

“LORD Jesus, I do not take offense at You.

 Please let __________ stop being offended at You.

____________ and I have ears, so let us hear. 

Jesus, reveal the Father to us.

We come to You weary and heavy-laden. 

Please give us Your rest.

As we take Your yoke upon us, help us learn from You.

 Thank You for being gentle and humble

 in heart—make us like You. 

Thank You for giving rest to our souls. 

In Your name, Jesus~”

 

The WATCHMAN on the WALL, 4 – Dr. Ron and Marsha Harvell