Jonathan Edwards: “There is no way that Christians in a private capacity can do so much to promote the work of God and advance the kingdom of Christ as by prayer.
Matthew 1:1-17 A record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ.
When did God start thinking about Jesus? Actually, the orthodox and correct answer is, God never started thinking about Jesus. God the Son (Jesus) was always with God the Father.
When did God start thinking about us? Genealogies tell us that God has been thinking about saving us for a very long time. The genealogy names are synapses in the mind of God, leading up to the great name he speaks in Jesus. The names of these genealogies are the connection in God’s thoughts about his plan to save the world through his son Jesus Christ. His thoughts began before these people. “For he chose us in (Christ) before the creation of the world” (Ephesians 1:4).
Before you speak to God today, know that he has been speaking to you. To pray is to enter into conversation. Jesus said, “Your Father knows what you need before you ask him”, Matthew 6:8. That is because he knew you before you knew him. There is nothing you can say that can possibly surprise him, no sin you might confess, no need you might want to express. He has been waiting for you to talk with him for a very long time.
Prayer: Father in Heaven! I come to you today knowing that you have been thinking about me for a long time. Thank you for making me part of your eternal plan, and that I can join in our grand purpose as I pray. In Jesus’ name I pray this day. Amen.
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