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Mighty Rasing | Read Psalm 16:1-11
I grew up in the northeastern part of the Philippines, which is visited by about twenty typhoons annually. When we heard the forecast on the radio, we would hunker down for a day or two and wait for the typhoon to arrive. The sky would go dark as heavy clouds...
Lord, provide succor and protection for those who suffer from the effects of natural and human-made disasters. Amen.
As humans, we rely so much on our senses that it is sometimes difficult to believe something we have not directly experienced. We may not have seen Jesus, but through the words and actions of his followers, we experience his love and grace. In Acts, Peter quotes the psalm, boldly sharing about God’s presence in human life and the powerful expression of that presence in Jesus. The verses in First Peter point to the inheritance that God has in store for us. God’s grace sustains us when we face trials. Lastly, the passage from John shows Jesus meeting Thomas where he was while stressing the importance of believing even without seeing him.
Read Acts 2:14a, 22-32. Whose faith story has influenced you in your faith journey? Who can benefit from listening to your faith story?
Read Psalm 16. Reflect on a time when you encountered a disaster. What prayers did you utter? How did God answer your prayers? How can you be an answer to the prayers of others experiencing a similar situation?
Read 1 Peter 1:3-9. What trials have you faced that eventually strengthened your faith?
Read John 20:19-31. When have you wrestled with doubt? How did other Christ followers help you deal with deep faith questions?
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