Night Prayer
So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase.
Inspiration
God has given us some important assignments in His kingdom, but we cannot complete the work without Him. He calls us to sow the seed of sharing the good news of the gospel of salvation. And He calls us to nurture other believers through teaching and fellowship. But only God can produce growth and bring forth fruit. For the glory is His, not ours.
Prayer
Lord, You have called me to great work for Your kingdom. Please guard my heart against pride as I carry out the tasks You’ve set before me. Instill in me a humble spirit so that I may faithfully do my part while You do Yours. May the joy of seeing Your name be glorified be all the reward that I need. 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.
