COMPASSION: Jesus cares for you with a deep compassion - Mark 6:34

So they went away by themselves in a boat to a solitary place. But many who saw them leaving recognized them and ran on foot from all the towns and got there ahead of them. When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, He had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. So He began teaching them many things. Mark 6:32-34

Living Truth
"The LORD is my Shepherd; there is nothing I lack. He lets me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. He renews my life; He leads me along the right paths for His name’s sake. Even when I go through the darkest valley, I fear no danger, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff — they comfort me." Psalm 23:1-4

Praise & Prayer
The reason I am who I am today, Lord Jesus, is because of Your deep compassion for me. My heart is filled with gratitude for Your unwavering care and unfailing love. Thank You for being my Shepherd and Overseer of my soul who loves me, teaches me, knows me, sees me, leads me, and is always with me when I go through dark valleys. Holy Spirit, please guide someone along my path today who resembles a sheep without a shepherd and is being preyed upon by the devil. Use me to strengthen their faith in our Shepherd, Christ Jesus, who laid down His life to save us. Hosanna, in Jesus' mighty name.

REST: Come to Jesus for miraculous rest - Mark 6:31

Meanwhile, the apostles gathered around Jesus and brought Him news of all they had done and taught. And He said to them, “Come with Me privately to a solitary place, and let us rest for a while.” For many people were coming and going, and they did not even have time to eat. Mark 6:30-31

Life Changing Truth

"Come to Me, all of you who are tired from carrying heavy loads, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke and put it on you, and learn from me, because I Am gentle and humble in spirit; and you will find rest." Matthew 11:28-29

Praise & Prayer
I accept Your invitation, Lord Jesus, and come to You for rest. Thank you for refreshing my weary soul and restoring my strength when I feel burdened and exhausted. Holy Spirit, please guide me to someone today who is restless and troubled because of sin, shame, or guilt. Abba Father, please allow them to experience the miraculous rest that only Your beloved Son, Christ Jesus, gives to all who come to Him for serenity. I ask in His mighty name.

POWER: The LORD JESUS gives you power over evil opposition - Mark 6:8

Jesus called the Twelve to Him, and sent them out in pairs. He gave them authority and power to deal with the evil opposition. He sent them off with these instructions:
“Don’t think you need a lot of extra equipment for this. You are the equipment. No special appeals for funds. Keep it simple.
“And no luxury inns. Get a modest place and be content there until you leave.
“If you’re not welcomed, not listened to, quietly withdraw. Don’t make a scene. Shrug your shoulders and be on your way.” Mark 6:7-11

Infallible Truth

• "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be My witnesses, telling people about Me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Acts 1:8 
• "A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil. For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places." Ephesians 6:10-12

Praise & Prayer
I believe with all my heart, Lord Jesus, that all authority has been given to You in heaven and on earth. YOU are the ALMIGHTY SAVIOR who destroyed the powers of sin, death, and darkness at the cross. Thank You for calling me out of darkness and translating me into Your marvelous light. Send me this day with Your authority and power to battle against the impure spirits and the evil forces of this world that oppose Your truth and righteousness. Teach me, Holy Spirit, to trust in the LORD, not in myself, material things, others, or money. Use me this day to be a light of hope for someone who is depressed, battling an illness, has suffered a loss, or is a prisoner of the devil. Abba Father, I ask this in the powerful name of Jesus, my LORD.

HONOR: Bring honor to Jesus, who performs remarkable miracles for you - Mark 6:4

Jesus left there and went to his hometown, accompanied by His disciples. When the Sabbath came, He began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard Him were amazed. “Where did this man get these things?” they asked. “What’s this wisdom that has been given Him? What are these remarkable miracles He is performing? Isn’t this the carpenter? Isn’t this Mary’s son and the brother of James, Joseph, Judas and Simon? Aren’t his sisters here with us?” And they took offense at Him. Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor except in His own town, among His relatives and in His own home.” He could not do any miracles there, except lay His hands on a few sick people and heal them. He was amazed at their lack of faith. Mark 6:1-4

Eternal Truth
"Furthermore, the Father judges no one, but has assigned all judgment to the Son, so that all may honor the Son just as they honor the Father. Whoever does not honor the Son does not honor the Father who sent Him. Truly, truly, I tell you, whoever hears My word and believes Him who sent Me has eternal life and will not come under judgment. Indeed, they have crossed over from death to life." John 5:22-24

Prayer
Lord Jesus, I know it grieved Your heart with sadness and disappointment to see such little faith and lack of honor for You among Your family members and religious people who claim to love God. Thank You for performing remarkable miracles for those who honor You. I want to glorify our Father and honor Your name through my actions, thoughts, and words. Holy Spirit, please strengthen my faith in Christ, especially during times of trouble, so that I may honor Him before my loved ones and friends. Abba Father, I pray in the mighty name of Jesus, my Savior. 

BELIEVE: Don't be afraid, just believe - Mark 5:36

While Jesus was still speaking, some people came from the house of Jairus, the synagogue leader. “Your daughter is dead,” they said. “Why bother the teacher anymore?” Overhearing what they said, Jesus told him, “Don’t be afraid; just believe.” He did not let anyone follow Him except Peter, James, and John the brother of James. When they came to the home of the synagogue leader, Jesus saw a commotion, with people crying and wailing loudly. He went in and said to them, “Why all this commotion and wailing? The child is not dead but asleep.” But they laughed at Him. After He put them all out, He took the child’s father and mother and the disciples who were with Him, and went in where the child was. He took her by the hand and said to her, “Talitha koum!” (which means “Little girl, I say to you, get up!”). Immediately, the girl stood up and began to walk around (she was twelve years old). At this they were completely astonished. He gave strict orders not to let anyone know about this, and told them to give her something to eat. Mark 5:35-43

Meaning of Jairus: "One giving light; He enlightens

Prayer
I believe in You, Lord Jesus, my Wonderful Savior. Please help me conquer all fear and overcome all doubt with patient endurance. As I reflect on this story and what You did for Jairus, who approached You for his daughter, it assures me that You care for the hurting and long to save the dying. Holy Spirit, when I experience personal hardships, please remind me of the words of Jesus: "Don't be afraid; just believe." Teach me to be a light to my children and family members who are suffering from an illness or going through a tribulation by immediately turning to Jesus for help, as Jairus did. Abba Father, I believe that all things are possible with You. Please hear my cry as I intercede and come to You for salvation on behalf of others in the mighty name of Jesus Christ. 

FREE: The Lord Jesus sets you free - Luke 4:18

• Then Jesus went to Nazareth, where he had been brought up, and on the Sabbath he went as usual to the synagogue. He stood up to read the Scriptures and was handed the book of the prophet Isaiah. He unrolled the scroll and found the place where it is written, “The Spirit of the LORD is upon Me, because He has chosen Me to bring Good News to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to set free the oppressed and announce that the time has come when the LORD will save His people.” Luke 4:16-19
• "So if the Son shall set you free, you will be free indeed." John 8:36
• "He has rescued [liberated] us from the domain of darkness and transferred us into the Kingdom of the Son He loves." Colossians 1:13

Quote: "The only way you will ever experience true freedom is through Jesus Christ, who died on the cross to set you free." - Hector Perez

Prayer & Praise
I was a captive of the evil one and never knew true freedom until You entered my domain of darkness, shattered my chains of hopelessness, and set me free, Lord Jesus. Thank You, for laying down Your life to liberate the poor and helpless of this world who have no one. Holy Spirit, as America celebrates its 249 years of Independence, please move upon the hearts of people to stop and praise God and our Lord Jesus for allowing us to live in a country where we enjoy religious freedom. Heavenly Father, I worship and praise You for Your beloved Son who set me free for all eternity. All glory and honor to my Savior, Lord Jesus Christ.

WELLNESS: Faith in Jesus brings you wellness - Mark 5:34

In the crowd was a woman who had been suffering from chronic bleeding for twelve years. Although she had been under the care of many doctors and had spent all her money, she had not been helped at all. Actually, she had become worse. Since she had heard about Jesus, she came from behind in the crowd and touched His clothes. She said, "If I can just touch His clothes, I'll get well." Her bleeding stopped immediately. She felt cured from her illness. At that moment Jesus felt power had gone out of Him. He turned around in the crowd and asked, "Who touched My clothes?" His disciples said to Him, "How can you ask, 'Who touched Me,' when you see the crowd pressing You on all sides?" But He kept looking around to see the woman who had done this. The woman trembled with fear. She knew what had happened to her. So she quickly bowed in front of Him and told Him the whole truth. Jesus told her, "Daughter, your faith has made you well. Go in peace! Be cured from your illness." Mark 5:25-34

Prayer

I press through the crowd, like the woman who had been suffering for 12 years, to touch Your clothes, Lord Jesus. I believe You wrote this story in the Holy Scriptures to assure me that You know my pain and keep track of all my sorrows. You collect my tears in Your bottle and are acquainted with every affliction I face in this life. I believe, just like this woman, that my faith in You makes me whole. I worship, praise, and thank You for being my Savior. Hallelujah!