Today's Verse: Luke 4:43 (KJV)

Saturday, June 23, 2007

And he said unto them, I must preach the kingdom of God to other cities also: for therefore am I sent.
— Luke 4:43 (KJV)
Now you can listen to Today's Verse on iTunes, Spotify, Echo devices, and more!

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

When you think about the large cities of our modern world, what do you think about? Crime, traffic, high prices, big crowds, grime, and noise? Jesus sees them and passionately yearns for the lost people in those great cities to be saved! In case we miss Jesus' emphasis, Luke wrote the book of Acts to show us how the good news of Jesus rang out from Jerusalem, Antioch of Syria, Ephesus, and Rome. When we hear those horrible reports of crime and problems in our major cities, let's pray for those living there. If we live in big cities, when we hear sirens from the police, ambulances, fire trucks, or other emergency vehicles, let's take a moment and pray for the salvation of the people in our city!

My Prayer...

Most holy and loving God, revive in us, your Church, a passion for reaching the lost people of the world's great cities with the gospel and grace of your Son. I pray in the name of the only faithful Lord and Savior, Jesus. Amen.

Comments

Archived Facebook Comments

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Saturday, June 23, 2007

A devotional to help reclaim Jesus as the daily Lord of our lives.
"Dear Precious Disciple, Few things have been more important to My disciples through the centuries than My Supper. The Eucharist, the Lord's Supper,....."
A one-year devotional guide through the book of Acts.
"[Peter related what Cornelius said to him:] "He told us how an angel had appeared to him in his home and had told him, 'Send messengers to Joppa, and..."
A daily devotional about the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
"I would like to learn just one thing from you: Did you receive the Spirit by observing the law, or by believing what you heard? "
A daily guide from the gospels that challenges readers to live for Jesus.
"As [Jesus and the disciples] were walking along, someone said to Jesus, "I will follow you wherever you go." But Jesus replied, "Foxes have dens....."

Illustration

Illustration of Luke 4:43 (KJV) — And he said unto them, I must preach the kingdom of God to other cities also: for therefore am I sent.

About This Devotional

Today's Verse is a free daily devotional that includes a Bible verse, thought and prayer.

The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware.

All scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION. © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan Publishing House.