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The Bent Knee Time – January 20

HE WILL, TODAY

Luke 5:12-16

Practically, faith is not simply believing that God can, but believing that he will. That he can do a thing tells of his power. And his power has no limit. But there’s something immensely more; that’s his love. His love comes into sympathetic touch with our need; his eye sees; his heart feels; then his hand eagerly stretches out to help. Today Jesus says to each of us, “I will do what you need done, if you’ll let me.”

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The Bent Knee Time – January 19

STRONG YIELDING

 Luke 4:14-22

It takes strength to yield. The highest act is in yielding to a higher will. Jesus yielded strongly to the control of the Holy Spirit during those human years. And so the Spirit could flood his words, and acts, and presence with power. Then the Holy Spirit yielded to Jesus, who sent him down on Pentecost to give us power. Let us use our strength in yielding thoughtfully, intelligently, to the Spirit’s sway. This is the secret of power.

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The Bent Knee Time – January 18

LETTING JESUS OUT THROUGH OUR LIVES

 Acts 10:34-43

The sun needs no recommendation on a winter’s day; nor the steady downpour of rain after a dry spell; nor Jesus where there’s good to be done, hearts to comfort, sins to forgive, feet to steady, tempted men to be helped. If we can just get folks to know the real Jesus, he’ll do all that needs doing. Let us do our best to get men into contact with Jesus. He’ll do the rest.

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The Bent Knee Time – January 17

FRESH TOUCH WITH GOD

 Mark 1:35-45

Jesus was never too busy to pray. That explains his close, helpful touch with men. That was a busy day in the Galilean fishing town. But he was up early the next morning for the fresh talk with the Father; that came first. Out of it grew the clear vision of the next towns with their needs, though it was easier to stay with the enthusiastic Capernaum crowds. Prayer clears the vision, warms the heart, and makes us practical.

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The Bent Knee Time – January 16

LET YOUR HEART CONTROL YOUR HAND

 Mark 1:21-34

Jesus couldn’t help working. He had a tender heart. He felt the need of the crowds. He couldn’t withstand the plea of their need. His heart responded. His hand reached out quickly to help. No criticism or scorn or opposition could hold back the thing so sorely needed. The work grew out of a heart in touch with his Father and with the needy crowds. This is the secret of true working, now as then.