Day 131: 2 Kings 1-3; John 3:22-36; Day 33 Prayer Journey
by Jonathan Merki on May 11th, 2023
The Spirit of God filled Elijah and Elisha, leading them and empowering them to live God's plan and purpose for their lives. That same Spirit lived in and worked through John the Baptist. As unique as these prophets all were in their calling and mission, they become marvelous examples of what God can do in and through us. At the end of John 3 we read these words: "For the one whom God sent [Jesus]...  Read More
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Day 130: 1 Kings 21-22; John 3:1-21; Day 32 Prayer Journey
by Jonathan Merki on May 10th, 2023
The spirit of Ahab lives in a world that says, and I quote my Father-in-law, "Evil, be thou my good." That Ahab 'devoted himself to what was evil in the LORD's sight' (1 Kings 21:20) is evidenced in his hatred for the truth. He surrounded himself with lying prophets to tickle his ears. He knew the one man who could speak the truth to him because of Micaiah's close relationship with the LORD, but h...  Read More
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Day 129: 1 Kings 19-20; John 2; Day 31 Prayer Journey
by Jonathan Merki on May 9th, 2023
Meeting God in unexpected places. Elijah makes a cave a hermitage (1 Kings 19:9-18). He is running away from everything and everyone...for his life. Elijah, prepare to meet God. No, He does not show up in the way you might expect: earth(quake), wind, and fire. No, it's in the sound of shear silence, that almost imperceptible whisper. Yet, it is unmistakably God...and Elijah embraces his mission an...  Read More
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Day 128:1 Kings 17-18; John 1; Day 30 Prayer Journey
by Jonathan Merki on May 8th, 2023
@ 3 mph"Come and see," was Jesus' simple invitation (John 1:39). None other than the wilderness prophet, the wild man, John the Baptizer, had pointed his followers to Jesus. They were curious. Most prophets made declarations, Jesus the Rabbi gave an invitation. He Who calls us to be disciplemakers started His earthly ministry (after His baptism and Holy Spirit preparation) by inviting people to be...  Read More
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Day 127: 1 Kings 12-16; Luke 24:13-53; Days 28-29 Prayer Journey
by Jonathan Merki on May 7th, 2023
What a total contrast between the should-be leaders called the kings, and the would-be followers called the disciples. The kings knew better, yet they by choice fulfilled the prophecy that Samuel made that they would place heavy yokes on the people of Israel and lead them astray...far away from God. The scattering disciples had placed their hope in Jesus, were deeply disappointed when He did not m...  Read More
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Day 125: 1 Kings 10-11; Luke 24:1-12; Day 27 Prayer Journey
by Jonathan Merki on May 5th, 2023
Every word, every deedBeing intentional disciples, so that every little word, every small deed, is done for Jesus and His glory, bears fruit in the long haul. Our reading from 1 Kings reminds us that Solomon became way too much like the world we live in. Any anomalous person can gain multiplied followers impressed by curiosity and become a 'social influencer.' Solomon's life-time accomplishments w...  Read More
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