God’s Strengthening Word: Learning From Biblical Teachingsනියැදිය

Introduction

Luke 11:1-13: In response to a request from one of the disciples, Jesus teaches his followers to pray. He reveals to them—and to us—the fatherhood of God and the limitless capacity of God’s love, faithfulness, generosity, compassion, and care.

Today’s Key Verse: Luke 11:9b GNT

[Jesus said:] “Ask, and you will receive; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you.”

Reflect

You may wish to compare Luke’s version of the prayer that Jesus taught with the version in Matthew’s Gospel (6:9–13). What similarities can you find? What differences can you identify? What does today’s reading teach you about prayer? What does it teach you about God? Is there something you need to ask of God today?

Pray

Lord God, may your holy name be honored, and may your Kingdom come. You only desire what is good for us, and today I come seeking and knocking on your heavenly door, asking for _____________________. I thank and praise you for your goodness, steadfast love, and mercy. Amen.

Tomorrow’s Reading

Luke 11:14-28: Jesus’s opponents accuse him of getting his power from the chief of the demons.