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Thursday, January 22, 2009
By Me?
At that time Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan River.
Jesus came to John and wanted John to baptize him. But John
tried to say that he was not good enough to baptize Jesus.
John said, "Why do you come to me to be baptized? I should be
baptized by you!"
-- Matthew 3:13-14 (ERV)
KEY THOUGHT:
Can you imagine John's surprise when Jesus wanted to be baptized by
him? "I'm not worthy..." "I need to be baptized by you..." But, even
when God shows us a way that may seem strange to us, He has a plan and
it works beautifully if we will all do our part. So often, God's great
leaders had to walk much of their journey alone because no one dared to
help them. Discipleship is not just about great leaders, but also about
loyal followers -- followers of Jesus who do their part when given the
opportunity and followers who dare to imagine that God wants to use
them in mighty ways for his Kingdom.
TODAY'S PRAYER:
O Great Giver of Gifts, thank you for giving me a part to play in your
work of salvation. Help me to never underestimate the importance of
what you have called me to do to serve you, nor devalue the abilities
you have given me to use in your service. I want to fulfill your plans
for my life and ministry, so please give me the courage and boldness to
seize the opportunities to serve you that you place before me. In
Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
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