Night Prayer
And he saith unto me, Write, Blessed are they which are called unto the marriage supper of the Lamb. And he saith unto me, These are the true sayings of God.
Inspiration
Typically marked with feasts, dancing, and gladness, wedding ceremonies are joyous occasions in every culture. It’s hard to find an event that is so universally celebrated. So it is no surprise that Revelation describes the second coming of Christ, which ushers in the new heaven, as the Lamb’s wedding ceremony. What joy we all have to look forward to as members of Christ’s bride, His church!
Prayer
Lord, thank You for calling me to be a part of Your church. Just as a bride anticipates her wedding day, I look forward to Your return and the full revealing of Your kingdom. It is with joy that I look forward to Your final victory, and with gratitude that I accept Your invitation to Your great wedding feast. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Night Prayer
Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye make clean the outside of the cup and of the platter, but within they are full of extortion and excess.
Inspiration
We despise the thought of a pile of dirty dishes in the sink. The outside is easy to clean; it's the caked-up residue on the inside that's so difficult to remove. Jesus compares the scribes and Pharisees with dishes that have been wiped clean on the outside while dirty inside. The Pharisees took exceptional care of their outward appearance and neglected their inward spirits. We are guilty of allowing our hearts to be left filthy as well. We look and act as we should while our souls are full of darkness. We must continue to converse with the Holy Spirit daily and trust His guidance to cleanse our sinful nature.
Prayer
Dear God, Please forgive our sinful nature. We yearn for cleansing from within, so we are genuine witnesses to Your name. In Jesus' Name, Amen.
