Today's Bible reading June 11

Scripture

1 Kings 8: 23-26 “He prayed O Lord, God if Israel, there is no God like you in all of heaven of earth. You keep your promises and show unfailing love to all who obey you and are eager to do your will. You have kept your promise to your servant David, my father. You made that promise with your won mouth, and today you have fulfilled it with your own hands. And now. O Lord, God of Israel, carry out your further promise to your servant David, my father. For you said to him, if your descendants guard their behavior as you have done, they will always reign over Israel. Now, O God of Israel, fulfill this promise to your servant David, my father.

Observation

Solomon kept repeating the word promise. Solomon’s prayer was based upon promises God had already made. Solomon was basically saying, you promised to do this, now please keep your word. That is a powerful basis for prayer. Pray the promises of God. Ask God to do what he already said he would do. God is faithful. He will keep his word. His promises are yes and amen. Pray the promises of God. Pray the word of God. I can have complete assurance and confidence that those prayers will receive a positive answer.

Application

To pray the promises of God, I have to know the promises of God. It starts with learning and study. I must know what promises apply to me. As I learn the promises of God, I then must ask in faith. I must ask God to do what he already said he would do.

1) Learn God’s promises. Get a Bible promise book and study the promises of God.

2) Pray God promises. I have to do what Solomon did and pray the word.

3) Believe for an answer. God is faithful. His word is true and sure.

Prayer

Father, I thank you that your word teaches me how to pray correctly. I stand on the promises of God. Your word is true and sure. I know as I claim the promises in your word, I am sure to receive answers to my prayers. Thank you for that assurance. Thank you for my answers. You are a good God.