Read
Matthew 12:23-29
And all the people were amazed, and said, “Can this be the Son of David?” But when the Pharisees heard it, they said, “It is only by Beelzebul, the prince of demons, that this man casts out demons.” Knowing their thoughts, he said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself is laid waste, and no city or house divided against itself will stand. And if Satan casts out Satan, he is divided against himself. How then will his kingdom stand? And if I cast out demons by Beelzebul, by whom do your sons cast them out? Therefore they will be your judges. But if it is by the Spirit of God that I cast out demons, then the kingdom of God has come upon you. Or how can someone enter a strong man’s house and plunder his goods, unless he first binds the strong man? Then indeed he may plunder his house.
Respond
What type of power is the Spirit giving or expressing? What is the Spirit empowering Jesus to do? In light of the Spirit’s power, how does this change how you view the kingdom of God?
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.