Night Prayer
Unto Adam also and to his wife did the Lord God make coats of skins, and clothed them.
Inspiration
When Adam and Eve ate the forbidden fruit, they sinned against God and exposed their own shame. And though God announced the consequence of their sin, He still did not abandon them. It was God who provided clothing for them, covering their shame. For even then, His love and mercy were evident and drove His actions.
Prayer
Lord, I thank You for Your great mercy. Even when I fail to honor You, You still show me honor. I am thankful that You are quick to forgive and that I am always near to Your mercy. Your care has protected me from many dangers. Please keep me close, Lord, so that I may never be out of Your reach. 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.
