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Revival Before Jesus’ Arrival

Posted on Nov 7, 2025 in Devotions |

Introduction: What should we be doing in light of Jesus coming again?

Reaching out is the answer. But how? Here are at least three ways we can REACH OUT and touch someone.

1. REACH OUT and TOUCH SOMEONE who is hurting and needs healing! (Gal. 6:1) – “Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.”

Do you believe that anybody can fall? Do you feel like somebody ought to pick them up? What about everybody ought to watch your step?

2. REACH OUT and TOUCH SOMEONE who needs helping! (Gal. 6:2) – “Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.”

Are you carrying a heavy load? Will you help carry someone’s burdens?

3. REACH OUT and TOUCH SOMEONE who is hurting and needs hope! (Gal. 6:9) – “And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.”

Do you know anyone who has lost hope? Remember, hope deferred makes the heart sick (Proverbs 13:12). Solomon wrote, “Hope deferred maketh the heart sick.” Furthermore, he said, “when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.”
Do you feel hopeless about a situation? Are you ready to quit? Give up? Friendly reminder: we are not home yet!

Conclusion: These are practical pointers to revival before Jesus Christ’s arrival. Look over the list again and see if any apply to you.

Love y’all,

Dr. Randy Reese

Nov '25

Reviving Relationships

Posted on Nov 6, 2025 in Devotions |

Nov '25

Introduction: Do any of your relationships need reviving? Probably so. Just about every person has specific needs when it comes to relationships. Whether it’s husbands and wives, moms and dads, grandparents, sons and daughters, even friendships—all could use some improvement. But how?

This devotion offers a few biblical directions for enhancing your relationships. Hopefully it will be timely with Thanksgiving and Christmas right around the corner.

1. Unconditional Love for One Another! (Rom. 5:5) – “And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.”

Let’s face it—unless our Lord Jesus pours His great love into our hearts, we do not have the capacity to love unconditionally. Are you exercising that kind of love?

2. Intentional Forgiveness! (Col. 3:13) – “Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.”

I love this verse! “Forbearing” means putting up with. Wow! You may not like it, but sometimes you just have to put up with it—and don’t forget to forgive! Will you forgive? Have you been forgiven?

3. Dependable Grace! (Rom. 6:1) – “What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound?”

Grace is in place! Is it in place in your relationships?

4. Sustainable Patience! (Rom. 15:5; Gal. 5:22–23) – “Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be likeminded one toward another according to Christ Jesus.”

Patience—do you need a double dose? Pass the patience please!!

5. Continual Prayer! (1 Thess. 5:17) – “Pray without ceasing.”

Are you praying instead of criticizing your loved ones? Try it—you’ll like it!

Conclusion: Revival is absolutely needed these days—from the heart to the home. Make this Thanksgiving a memorable time with your family and friends.

Love y’all,

Dr. Randy Reese

Nov '25

Revival for Survival

Posted on Nov 5, 2025 in Devotions |

Nov '25

Introduction: Do we need to be REVIVED in order to SURVIVE? Oh yes, no doubt about it! Constantly. Right now, are you feeling down and discouraged? Does your ATTITUDE need ADJUSTING? Is your WORRY WINNING? How about, is your FAITH FIZZLING? Does your FUTURE seem FRIGHTENING?

Revival is God’s prescription for sin-sickness. Riding on life’s ups and downs can bring a cold chill on our spiritual vitality. Do you agree? One minute, we are up on the mountain of victories and blessings. The next minute, we are knocked off our feet with setbacks. Right?

Yet, please do not forget a message that our Lord has revealed in His Word. “SETBACKS are SETUPS for COMEBACKS!” Revival is the vehicle He uses. REVIVAL lifts our spirits! REVIVAL brings us back to our first love!

“Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love. Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except thou repent.” (Rev. 2:4–7)

REVIVAL picks us up out of the quicksand of sin! REVIVAL gets us back on the right path! REVIVAL refreshes our relationships! REVIVAL releases Holy Spirit Power! REVIVAL puts our priorities back in place! REVIVAL gives us a new perspective! REVIVAL gets us out of a rut! REVIVAL puts a song back in our mouth! REVIVAL gives us a biblical worldview! REVIVAL keeps the devil’s deception away! REVIVAL gives us spiritual discernment! REVIVAL keeps us from apostasy! REVIVAL guards us from false teaching! REVIVAL puts a burden on our heart to witness fervently! REVIVAL keeps us awake watching for Jesus to come again! REVIVAL creates a hunger in our heart for the Word of God! REVIVAL drives us to our knees in prayer! REVIVAL rids us of pride in our heart! REVIVAL restrains us from hypocrisy! REVIVAL propels us from judgmental spirits! REVIVAL causes us to confess our sins! REVIVAL helps us love one another! REVIVAL imparts grace for the race! REVIVAL allows us to focus on the Lord’s will!

The case is made. We need REVIVAL!

Conclusion: Are you a candidate for REVIVAL? We all are. Why not make this your prayer?

“Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee?” (Psa. 85:6)

Love y’all,

Dr. Randy Reese

Nov '25

Reasons to Rejoice

Posted on Nov 4, 2025 in Devotions |

Nov '25

Introduction: Will you make a CHOICE to REJOICE! Or will you CHOOSE to LOSE? Why should we REJOICE?

Here are several good reasons to make a CHOICE to REJOICE:

1. Your Name is written in the Book of Life! (Luke 10:18–20) – “And the seventy returned again with joy, saying, Lord, even the devils are subject unto us through thy name. And he said unto them, I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven. Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you. Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven.”

Did you get that? Jesus said to REJOICE! Think about it. REJOICE not because devils were subject to the disciples but because their names were written in heaven! That is a good reason to REJOICE!!

2. Other reasons for rejoicing! (Phil. 4:4) – “Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.”

Remember the circumstances when this epistle was written. Paul was in prison. Eventually, he would be executed for his faith in Jesus Christ. Yet, he was admonishing the believers in the Church in Philippi as well as us today. So if he could REJOICE, then we ought to REJOICE!

3. Reasons to Rejoice! (Rom. 12:15) – “Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.”

Notice the balance of both weeping and REJOICING. In other words, be sensitive to others, and more specifically, what they are going through at the time. The Holy Spirit is our enabler.

4. Reasons to Rejoice! (Psa. 118:24) – “This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.”

Thank God for a new day! Go ahead and REJOICE in it!!

5. Reasons to Rejoice! (1 Thess. 5:16) – “Rejoice evermore.”

The word “REJOICE” is χαίρω, which means “to be cheerful.” It can have to do with being calmly happy or even well-off. Are you cheerful?

Conclusion: There we have it — “REASONS to REJOICE.” So go ahead and REJOICE in the LORD!!

Love y’all,

Dr. Randy Reese

Nov '25

A Song in the Night

Posted on Nov 3, 2025 in Devotions |

Nov '25

Introduction: Do you ever have any long nights? Are you ever awakened at midnight or beyond? Can God give you a song in the night? This encouraging text before us is a narrative from the book of Job. Do you remember his ordeal?

1. Satan accused God of protecting Job. (Job 1:9–11) – “Then Satan answered the LORD, and said, Doth Job fear God for nought? Hast not thou made an hedge about him, and about his house, and about all that he hath on every side? thou hast blessed the work of his hands, and his substance is increased in the land. But put forth thine hand now, and touch all that he hath, and he will curse thee to thy face.”

“Sure he was UPRIGHT”, said Satan. “Look”… he went on and in… and basically he said that Job turned from evil and blessed his family because a hedge had been built around him. But if the Lord would take that hedge down, then Job would curse God, said Satan. But he was dead wrong!

2. One stroke after another left Job broken and destitute (Job 1, 2).
All of his children were tragically killed when a terrible storm caused their fatalities. Next, all of his wealth vanished overnight. This included all of his sheep, camel, oxen, and servants. Boom. Boom. Boom. He was down for the count. But Satan was not finished. Even his own health was inflicted with putrefying sores from the top of his head to the sole of his feet. Yet, in all of his calamities, Job refused to curse God!

3. In the midst of his pain and suffering, three fair-weather friends showed up to try to analyze Job’s situation.
Unfortunately, they were all wrong. Why? Because they did not have a clue as to the challenge of Satan. Nevertheless, through their false accusations, Job defended himself. While feeling depressed and defeated, he cried out to God who became silent.

“Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him.”
“But he knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.” (Job 13:15; 23:10)

Often times, the test of faith turns into the best of faith!

4. Elihu, the fourth friend and the wiser even though he was younger, pointed Job to trusting God.
By trusting, the Lord would give him a “SONG in the NIGHT”! “But none saith, Where is God my maker, who giveth songs in the night.” (Job 35:10)

Here is a BRIGHT LIGHT on a NIGHT! Turn on the LIGHT!! By the way, this will not be any old song; but rather, it will be a heavenly, spiritual song given by the Lord God. Do you need a SONG in the NIGHT?

5. After finally hearing from God, eventually, Job was able to climb out of his pit, get back to his feet, and see the BIG PICTURE! (Job 38–42)
The SONG in the NIGHT comforted Job’s heavy heart! The SONG in the NIGHT encouraged Job’s hopeless situation! The SONG in the NIGHT filled Job with a deep abiding PEACE! The SONG in the NIGHT lifted Job’s spirit! The SONG in the NIGHT got Job’s eyes off of himself and on the God of the Bible! The SONG in the NIGHT was just in time!

Conclusion: Are you going through a “tough time”? Will you cry out to the Lord for A SONG in the NIGHT? If you will, then it will make your NIGHT get brighter, your PURPOSE become clearer, your FAITH grow stronger, your LOVE last longer, and HEAVEN become sweeter!

Love y’all,

Dr. Randy Reese

Oct '25

Jesus #1!

Posted on Oct 31, 2025 in Devotions |

Oct '25

Introduction: Is JESUS CHRIST #1 in your life? How can you tell? Two ways: how you spend your money, and how you spend your time. Check it out. What would you say? Is more time spent on doing what you {we} want to do, rather than what Jesus would have us to do? Wow! That is heart search, isn’t it?

Anyway, we all must admit that we are a work in progress. Right? Truthfully, at times we may “die to self,” and at other times “yield to God’s will.” Honestly, it becomes a struggle. Actually, it can be a real battle. As a matter of fact, would it be accurate to say that in certain seasons of our life we are more sensitive to the work of the Holy Spirit? But regardless, this passage of Scripture speaks volumes as to why JESUS desires first place.

1. Jesus designated as the Head of the Church who controls the Body! (Col. 1:18) – “And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead.”

The word “firstborn” is prōtótokos and refers to the first among others who follow Jesus from the dead. Connect the dots. Jesus was crucified, buried, but arose from the dead. He was the first to conquer the grave and never die again! We, the Church {the body of Christ}, are the first to follow in His VICTORIOUS steps!!

First, our spirits rise to heaven at the moment of death. But then our bodies will rise from the grave at the RAPTURE! Finally, both our bodies and spirits will be reunited to be forever with Jesus in His FATHER’S house (John 14:1–3).

So follow the thought: since JESUS CHRIST has been given to be the head over the Church, then we must submit to Him. That is God’s will. Have you come under His authority? If not, why not?

2. Jesus deserves FIRST PLACE! (Col. 1:18, 19) – “…that in all things he might have the preeminence. For it pleased the Father that in him should all fulness dwell.”

That word “preeminence” tells it all. It is the word πρωτεύω (pro-tyoo’-o). It literally means to have first place! It can be understood as “to be first.” Also, there is another interesting thought found in the word “fulness.”

It has to do with abundance or totality. One word picture uses the illustration of a boat being “filled” with sailors, etc. In other words, Jesus has been filled with all the “fulness” of God because He is God! Therefore, He should have FIRST PLACE.

Conclusion: So in a corporate Church setting, JESUS should have “FIRST PLACE” in worship, preaching, giving, and serving. In a personal setting, Jesus should have FIRST PLACE in one’s finances, family, and faith.

Does He need to be ENTHRONED in your life? Let Him be Lord!

Love y’all,

Dr. Randy Reese

Oct '25

Nations, Leaders, and Believers in Bible Prophecy Under God’s Control

Posted on Oct 30, 2025 in Devotions |

Oct '25

Introduction: Is God in control? Do you believe that? Really? How do you know? Does He have the king’s heart in His hand? “The king’s heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will.” (Prov. 21:1)

Are nations under His control? David wrote, “For the kingdom is the LORD’S: and he is the governor among the nations” (Psa. 22:28). This great verse demonstrates that God rules and ever rules, even over the nations. In fact, the Scripture teaches that the Lord sets up one ruler and puts down another.

The prophet Daniel wrote, “And he changeth the times and the seasons: he removeth kings, and setteth up kings: he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding” (Dan. 2:21).

How about the phrase, “…he removeth kings, and setteth up kings”? That means that His orchestrated plan is moving forward in motion according to His purpose. Leaders are under His control.

Speaking of His purpose, I love Eph. 1:11. Paul, under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, is writing to believers. Listen to these words: “In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will.”

Besides God’s plan for believers, did you know that regardless of the wicked, God can get glory? Check out Psa. 76:10 — “Surely the wrath of man shall praise thee.”

Speaking of nations and leaders, some of the Gentile nations are listed in Nebuchadnezzar’s dream found in Daniel chapter 2. The God whom Daniel served revealed the “Gentile Powers” that would have control over Jerusalem. From Babylon to Rome, they have come and gone just like the Lord led Daniel to prophesy. God is in control!

As a matter of fact, speaking of prophecy being fulfilled, Zechariah the prophet described what is happening today in Jerusalem. He wrote (Zech. 12:2), “Behold, I will make Jerusalem a cup of trembling unto all the people round about, when they shall be in the siege both against Judah and against Jerusalem.”

In other words, this apocalyptic literature (“cup of trembling”) describes an intoxicated man desiring power; i.e., there are those fighting for control of the Temple Mount in Jerusalem. Presently, the Jordanian government is in charge of its primary operation. This has been a major problem for the Jewish people. Why? Because they are not allowed to pray on the Temple Mount. However, having been on the Temple Mount, prayer can be offered to heaven with one’s eyes open!

Also, eventually, Jesus Christ will rule over His temple called Messiah’s Temple (Ezek. 40–48).

Additional studies reveal other nations that are listed in Bible prophecy. Whereas, as of today, these prophecies have not been fulfilled, their ultimate fulfillment is certain according to the Scriptures. Check them out:

1. Russia? Turkey? Iran? (Ezek. 38)

2. E.U.? (Dan. 7)

3. America? (Zech. 14:2–3)

4. Babylon? (Jer. 50–51; Rev. 18)

5. China? (Rev. 16)

6. Israel? (Dan. 9; Zech. 14)

7. Syria? Egypt? (Dan. 11)

Remember: “For promotion cometh neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south. But God is the judge: he putteth down one, and setteth up another” (Psa. 75:6–7).

Conclusion: All of this information should lead every believer into a deeper trust with the God of the Bible! Can you say that since He is in control, you will trust Him more?

Love y’all,

Dr. Randy Reese

Oct '25

Prevail or Fail

Posted on Oct 29, 2025 in Devotions |

Oct '25

Introduction: Are you a FAILER or PREVAILER? Although at times we may “FAIL,” ultimately, we were meant to “PREVAIL”! Do you feel like a FAILURE? Has sin worn you down? Do you keep tripping and falling? How can Christians CONQUER bad habits?

Here is JESUS’ last message to the Church:

1. PREVAILING instead of FAILING by not BACKSLIDING! (Rev. 2:4–8) – First, look at where believers were FAILING. “Nevertheless, I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love. Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works.”

What are the first works? Perseverance and patience are marks of the Church of Ephesus. Evidently, the Christians got complacent and apathetic—not caring. So instead of FAILING, the Risen Lord designed for them to be PREVAILING!

“To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God.” (Rev. 2:7) OVERCOMERS is an interesting word. The word is νικάω, which literally means conquer, prevail, or even get the victory. Do you see PREVAIL?

2. PREVAILING instead of FAILING by SUFFERING! (Rev. 2:10–11) – “Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison… be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life….. He that overcometh shall not be hurt of the second death.”

Do you see the phrase “faithful unto death”? It literally means willing to die for your faith! That PREVAILING crowd will not see the second death.

3. PREVAILING instead of FAILING by not yielding to Satan’s THRONE! (Rev. 2:17) – “To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it.”

Will you substitute a white STONE—acquitted—instead of sitting at Satan’s seat—throne?

4. PREVAILING instead of FAILING by staying in the WORD of God and the WILL of God! (Rev. 2:26) – “And he that overcometh, and keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations.”

False teaching is everywhere. Bad interpretations of Scripture. Peter, Jude, John, Jesus, and Paul all warned us. So PREVAIL instead of FAIL as you obey the Bible!

5. PREVAILING instead of FAILING by PARTING from their PRIORITIES! (Rev. 3:5) – “He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels.”

It appears the Church had abandoned its WORK, WITNESS, and WATCH, and desperately needed to return! FAILING instead of PREVAILING was the sad indictment by our Lord.

6. PREVAILING instead of FAILING by staying TRUE to TRUTH! (Rev. 3:12) – “Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go no more out: and I will write upon him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, which is new Jerusalem, which cometh down out of heaven from my God: and I will write upon him my new name.”

Crowns were ready to be rewarded to these FAITHFUL believers. Wouldn’t that be worth it?

7. PREVAILING instead of FAILING by being on FIRE! (Rev. 3:21) – “To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne.”

Being lukewarm will make Jesus sick to His stomach. Yet, being a faithful witness (Rev. 3:20) will facilitate PREVAILING instead of FAILING.

Conclusion: What more can we say except “let’s PREVAIL—‘overcome’—instead of FAIL!”

Love y’all,

Dr. Randy Reese

Oct '25

Hold On or Let Go

Posted on Oct 28, 2025 in Devotions |

Oct '25

Introduction: What are you going to do? Lose or Win? If you “HOLD ON” to anger and bitterness, you LOSE! But if you LET GO, you WIN! Which is it going to be? Thank God, He was willing to LET GO of our SIN DEBT by placing it on Himself; thus, paying it in full! (Rom. 6:23). Sometimes we forget that Jesus did not “HOLD ON” to our SHAME and GUILT but LET it GO! Listen to these liberating verses.

1. Choice #1: HOLD ON! (Eph. 4:26, 31) – “Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath… Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice.”

Do you remember the man named Philemon? By the way, Paul’s letter was written to him. What did he do? Actually, the better question is what was done to him? He had a trusted worker named Onesimus who stole from him quite a bit. Imagine how you would feel? You come home one day, and your truck, guns, and hidden cash are gone, plus your wife’s most expensive jewelry is missing—including diamonds, pearls, and rubies along with other valuable items. Now how angry would you be? Probably enough to SPIT BULLETS!!

Understandably, Philemon was bitten with a bitter spirit. But that resentment would ruin him if he HELD ON to it! Meanwhile, God was working on the other end by convicting Onesimus. Even though Paul was incarcerated in prison, he was really more free than most, although he was shackled with chains. Onesimus was walking in freedom but was haunted by guilt and tormented with shame. Nevertheless, God led him to the right person (Paul) at the right time to talk to. Guess what happened? Keep reading.

2. Choice #2: LET GO! (Eph. 4:32) – “And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.”

Back to Philemon. Onesimus comes face to face with God’s AMAZING GRACE! He was set free from the strongholds of sin and condemnation. After being forgiven, he had to make restitution. So the Lord mapped out a plan. He was to return to his boss, Philemon, with a letter from Paul who encouraged him to forgive—“LET it GO”! Even though he was done wrong, he had to make it right. And at the same time, even though Onesimus did the wrong, he had to get it right, which he did!

And guess what? Our Lord Jesus put all of this in His Word that we might learn from this example. What about all the millions and millions of people that have been helped by this biblical narrative? Does that include you?

Conclusion: Now then. Are you going to “HOLD ON”? Or “LET GO”?

Love y’all,

Dr. Randy Reese

Oct '25

Praying Fervently but Waiting Patiently

Posted on Oct 27, 2025 in Devotions |

Oct '25

Introduction: We want it NOW! So impatient!! But learning to “wait” on God’s timing is so critical. Due to our impatience, either we give up praying or take things in our own hands instead of depending on our Lord to work.
Does this make sense? Are you in this dilemma? So what can you do?

Here are some guidelines that hopefully will help you:

1. Understand that at times there may be spiritual opposition to answered prayer! (Daniel 10:12–13) – “Then said he unto me, Fear not, Daniel: for from the first day that thou didst set thine heart to understand, and to chasten thyself before thy God, thy words were heard, and I am come for thy words. But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me one and twenty days.”

Perhaps you have been praying for years for a wayward child, a lost relative, a broken relationship, or even a financial goal. Regardless of what you are praying for, as long as it is in God’s will, it can be challenging to “hang in there”! So be patient. Wait. But wait in faith. After all, while we are focused on the changes we are asking our Lord Jesus to do, His purpose is to CHANGE us in the process. With that in mind, maybe we need to readjust our focus! Your thoughts?

2. Remember persevering in prayer helps build FAITH muscles! (1 Kings 18:42–45) – “And Elijah went up to the top of Carmel; and he cast himself down upon the earth, and put his face between his knees, And said to his servant, Go up now, look toward the sea. And he went up, and looked, and said, There is nothing. And he said, Go again seven times. And it came to pass at the seventh time, that he said, Behold, there ariseth a little cloud out of the sea, like a man’s hand. And he said, Go up, say unto Ahab, Prepare thy chariot, and get thee down, that the rain stop thee not. And it came to pass in the mean while, that the heaven was black with clouds and wind, and there was a great rain.”

Did you notice it was the SEVENTH time the rain finally fell? How many of us would have quit praying after three times? Remember. While we have our ultimate goal in the ANSWER to our prayers, God has in mind FAITH and CHARACTER building in His children through the process of the answer, whether it takes days, weeks, months, or years. Why? So that we can become more USABLE in order to become more USEFUL.

3. When feeling TEMPTED to give up praying, keep in mind that JESUS understands! (Hebrews 4:15–16) – “For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.”

Aren’t you glad that JESUS understands? Don’t forget that He lived as a man—the Godman—but faced temptations like we do and yet without sin. Therefore, He can relate. We serve a God that has overcome every temptation, who became obedient even unto death—the death of the cross. Here again, He overcame death by rising from the grave. Guess what? He now gives us His resurrection power to overcome the temptations we face. And in the context of prayer, that should give us boldness, yet humbleness to approach our FATHER’S throne of GRACE! Go ahead.

Conclusion: Where are you at? How are you doing? Impatient? Distracted? Or after reading this devotion are you more determined to PRAY with PERSEVERANCE and PATIENCE? PRAYER WORKS if you WORK it!

Love y’all,

Dr. Randy Reese