There is a difference in watching \u201cfor\u201d and watching \u201cwith\u201d. Most of the time we are watching \u201cfor\u201d God to reply, respond, act, etc. In the midst of Gethsemane grief, Jesus asked His disciples to \u201cwatch with\u201d Him (Matthew 26:40). Unable to do so, they opted instead for a few moments of sleep, watching and waiting only for Him to finish praying. While we may not opt for sleep, seldom do we \u201cwatch with\u201d Him. We conclude that we are far too busy for such passive activity. We\u2019ve got things to do, places to go, people to see. How could we possibly spend time simply \u201cwatching?\u201d When will be learn that quiet time is never wasted time when it is spent with Him? The disciples would later learn not only to \u201cwatch with\u201d Him on one occasion, but for the rest of their lives. Fanny Crosby, who could not \u201cwatch\u201d as most of us can, wrote, \u201cWatching and waiting, looking above, filled with his goodness, lost in His love.\u201d May He never have to ask of us, \u201cCould you not watch with me\u201d (Matthew 26:40)?<\/p>\n
Join me in remembering the following global concerns before the Father:
\n\u2022 Sept. 8th, is the first day of Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year). Pray for those who minister among our Jewish friends.
\n\u2022 Pray for Patricia who is finishing a Scripture consultant check with the Nugunu (Cameroon).
\n\u2022 Pray for the new church starts that begin this week on and near University campuses in metro Vancouver, Canada.
\n\u2022 Pray for Marilyn and the ministry of the Hope Clinic in Macau.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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