Scripture Reading:
“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth. John 1:14
Devotional Thought:
God’s glory is not visiting; it dwells. Jesus revealed a glory that makes its home among people. Today, God desires not just moments but residence.
Prayer Focus:
God’s glory dwelling permanently in STBC, not visiting occasionally.
Prayer Points:
- Let Your glory dwell in me.
“And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.” (John 1:14 KJV) - Make my heart Your dwelling place.
“In whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit.” (Ephesians 2:22 KJV) - Remove resistance to intimacy.
“Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.” (James 4:8 KJV) - Teach me to abide continually.
“Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me.” (John 15:4 KJV) - I host Your presence daily.
“How amiable are thy tabernacles, O LORD of hosts! My soul longeth, yea, even fainteth for the courts of the LORD: my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God.” (Psalm 84:1 KJV) - Let my life reflect Your nature.
“To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory:” (Colossians 1:27 KJV) - I am God’s dwelling place.
“Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?” (1 Corinthians 3:16 KJV)
Declarations:
- Lord, dwell among us permanently.
- STBC is Your dwelling place.
- We host Your presence daily.
- Your glory rests here.
