Day 26 of the 40 Days of Prayer, 1 Day of Celebrations
Thursday, March 15, Day 26 of the 40 Days of Prayer, 1 Day of Celebration: The 2018 prayer focus in preparation of our worship of Christ for His death for our sins and the celebration for His resurrection that gives us eternal life.
Verses of the Day:
John 18:5-11 So Jesus, knowing all the things that were coming upon Him, went forth and said to them, “Whom do you seek?” They answered Him, “Jesus the Nazarene.” He said to them, “I am He.” And Judas also, who was betraying Him, was standing with them. So when He said to them, “I am He,” they drew back and fell to the ground. Therefore, He again asked them, “Whom do you seek?” And they said, “Jesus the Nazarene.” Jesus answered, “I told you that I am He; so if you seek Me, let these go their way,” to fulfill the word which He spoke, “Of those whom You have given Me I lost not one.” Simon Peter then, having a sword, drew it and struck the high priest’s slave, and cut off his right ear; and the slave’s name was Malchus. So Jesus said to Peter, “Put the sword into the sheath; the cup which the Father has given Me, shall I not drink it?”
Prayer for the Day:
Lord Jesus, we see that even in Your arrest, trials and crucifixion that You were completely sovereign. As You told the disciples, You have absolute authority over Your own life. You were able to lay down Your life and take it up again. No sword or cross or soldier or ruler had authority over You. You willing drank the cup of judgment and wrath for me. Worthy are You to receive all honor and glory and praise forever.