Today’s Key Scripture

“So when they heard that, they raised their voice to God with one accord and said: ‘Lord, You are God, who made heaven and earth and the sea, and all that is in them, who by the mouth of Your servant David have said: “Why did the nations rage, and the people plot vain things? The kings of the earth took their stand, and the rulers were gathered together against the Lord and against His Christ.”

— Acts 4:24-26

 

There is amazing power when we pray with the promises of God. Moses and Jacob claimed the declarations of the Lord. And in this passage of Acts 4, so did Peter and John.

After the two disciples had been threatened by the Pharisees not to preach in the name of Christ, they gathered with fellow believers and began proclaiming God’s promises.

Of course, God knew what His Word proclaimed, but Peter made a point of repeating again what the Lord had said through David, “‘Why did the nations rage, and the people plot vain things?’ You declared that ‘the kings of the earth took their stand’ You said, Lord!”

After praying the promises of God, Peter stated, “By stretching out Your hand to heal, and that signs and wonders may be done through the name of Your holy Servant Jesus” (Acts 4:30).

What was the result? “And when they had prayed, the place where they were assembled together was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the word of God with boldness” (Acts 4:31).

If you want the Lord to begin shaking things around you, start praying “Lord, You promised! Lord, You said!”

 

A Prayer for Today

Father, I’m standing on Your promises today. I acknowledge You as Savior and Lord of my life. Each time I come into Your Presence, let Your fullness and glory flow over me so that I can be a better reflection of Your power, glory, and anointing. Help me to remember to pray Your promises in every situation. Help me to focus on You. I want to know You better. I want to understand Your will. May I glorify You in word and deed today. I pray this in the name above all names, Jesus, amen.

 

*All Scripture references are NKJV unless otherwise noted.