lent2014-day9

Read

Luke 4:1-2, 14-15

And Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness for forty days, being tempted by the devil. And he ate nothing during those days. And when they were ended, he was hungry….
And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit to Galilee, and a report about him went out through all the surrounding country. And he taught in their synagogues, being glorified by all.

Respond

What type of power is the Spirit giving or expressing? What is the Spirit empowering Jesus to do? How does this speak to your own life?

Pray

Pause for a moment and be still.

What word or phrase about the Spirit’s power sticks out to you? Pray this word or phrase back to God, and then let this piece of Scripture guide your prayers.

Takeaway

Pick one idea that became apparent to you during your prayer time and carry this with you throughout the day. Check in on this idea to recall your prayer time, and use this as idea as a way to pray without ceasing.