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Matthew 18:19

What would you do if you were given a blank check and allowed to write in the amount?  Would you write in a big amount or a more modest number?

Matthew records Jesus as saying this at chapter 18 and verse 19, “Again, I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven.  For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them.”  This verse sure sounds like a blank check onto which we can write our names as payees and can fill in any amount we want.  What amount would you write?  Champions...MVP...Coach of the Year?

Upon closer inspection we find that when two or three of us get together and pray about something, our Lord joins us with His presence and we find our desires and attitudes changing to match His.  We begin to see from His perspective and to desire His will.  We pray in line with His desires for us and we see God the Father answering our prayers.

In preparation for today’s game, as you pray together, realize that the Lord is present among you.  Let the assurance of His presence bring you confidence and courage.  Go ahead and ask Him to do something, the blank check may just get cashed.

Bible Reading Plan:

Mark 15:1-15

Galatians 4:1-20

Psalms 114

II Samuel 16-17