Every Day With Jesus Devotional, February 2, 2023
Every Day With Jesus
February 2: The Chosen Ones
Matthew 4:13-22; Mark 1:16-20; Luke 4:31-32; Luke 2:36-40
Matthew 4:13-22
Jesus Begins His Ministry (Note: according to Matthew)
(Isaiah 9:1-7; Mark 1:14-15; Luke 4:14-15)
12Now when Jesus had heard that John was cast into prison, he departed into Galilee; 13And leaving Nazareth, he came and dwelt in Capernaum, which is upon tthe sea coast, in the borders of Zabulon and Nephthalim: 14That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias (Isaiah):athe prophet, saying,
15The land of Zabulon, and the land of Nephthalim, by the way of the sea, beyond Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles;
16The people which sat in darkness saw great light; and to them which sat in the region and shadow of death light is sprung up.
17From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
Jesus Calls His First Disciples
(Matthew 13:47-52; Mark 1:16-20; Luke 5:1-11; John 1:35-42)
18And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers. 19And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. 20And they straightway left their nets, and followed him. 21And going on from thence, he saw other two brethren, James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, in a ship with Zebedee their father, mending their nets; and he called them. 22And they immediately left the ship and their father, and followed him.
Mark 1:16-20
Jesus Calls His First Disciples (Note: according to Mark)
(Matthew 4:18-22; Matthew 13:47-52; Luke 5:1-11; John 1:35-42)
16Now as he walked by the sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew his brother casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers. 17And Jesus said unto them, Come ye after me, and I will make you to become fishers of men. 18And straightway they forsook their nets, and followed him. 19And when he had gone a little further thence, he saw James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, who also were in the ship mending their nets. 20And straightway he called them: and they left their father Zebedee in the ship with the hired servants, and went after him.
Luke 4:31-32
Jesus Expels an Evil Spirit (Note: alright, yes)
31And came down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee, and taught them on the sabbath days. 32And they were astonished at his doctrine: for his word was with power.
Luke 2:36-40
The Prophecy of Anna
36And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser: she was of a great age, and had lived with an husband seven years from her virginity; 37And she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day. 38And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem.
The Return to Nazareth
(Isaiah 61:1-11; Matthew 2:19-23; Matthew 13:53-58; Mark 6:1-6; Luke 4:16-30)
39And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth. 40And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.
Luke 2:36-40
The Prophecy of Anna
36And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher (Note: Asher is one of the 12 Tribes of Israel): she was of a great age, and had lived with an husband seven years from her virginity; 37And she was a widow of about fourscore (Note: fourscore = 80 years) and four years, which departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day. 38And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem.
The Return to Nazareth
(Isaiah 61:1-11; Matthew 2:19-23; Matthew 13:53-58; Mark 6:1-6; Luke 4:16-30)
39And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth. 40And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.
Prayer: (Note) Father God, fill me wisdom and let Your gace be upon me, in Jesus' Name.
Mark 1:16
Now as he walked by the sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew his brother casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers.
Pastor Andrew Wommack teaches on "The Chosen Ones"
Jesus never chose an apostle from among the religious people. Every one of His twelve disciples was from the secular world. It wasn’t because God didn’t love those who were religious; it was just that most of those who were part of the religious system didn’t have much faith in Him. They were so tied up in their own holiness and the outward appearance of being religious that they left out a personal relationship with Him.
One of the most common mistakes religious people make is to put faith in themselves. They think God accepts and uses them because of their holy lifestyle or special abilities. Paul said, “But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are” (1 Cor. 1:27,28). That describes the twelve.
People who recognize their own inabilities and weaknesses are more dependent on God out of necessity. That is the way God wants it. He is constantly searching for someone who recognizes they are nothing apart from Him. Then He can do something through them. (2 Chron. 16:9.)
Instead of thinking of all your responsibility today, respond to His ability. Empty yourself and allow Him to be everything to you. You will be surprised at how much you will accomplish and how much better you will feel.
Prayer: Father God, I yield to Your Spirit to teach me how to respond to Your ability. Beloved Holy Spirit, teach me how to empty myself and allow God to be everything to me. I believe it is done, I receive it, and I thank You, in Jesus' Mighty Name I pray. Amen!!!
Devotional by Pastor Andrew Wommack.
Bible Verses (most) from Bible Hub, KJV
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