Michael Harrison's e-devotion

  The more we hear about the losses and devastation from Hurricane Helene the more my heart hurts for those hit by this huge storm.  That is why we take time today to stop and pray. I ask you to read through, pray through and stop and pray through this list.  But I also ask you to give to the relief efforts.  See my notes below in how you can give. Isaiah 65:24  NLT   I will answer them before they even call to me. While they are still talking about their needs, I will go ahead and answer their prayers! Pray for those who lost loved ones.  Pray for those who haven’t been found. Pray for those who have lost their homes and businesses.  Pray for those who are cut off from the supplies desperately needed. Pray for those who have lost electricity and communication. Pray for those who are serving in the recovery effects. And finally, pray for those who need the hope only Jesus gives. I remind you to make a difference by choosing to serve and to give.  If you are a trained volunteer, go.  If

  Where are you going?  We all go somewhere.  I mean at some point you will leave home.  Maybe it just to work or the store or maybe school.  Might even go on some kind of trip, but you are going somewhere. Matthew 28:19-20  NLT   Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. 20 Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age. People in the church or Christianity call that the Great Commission.  It is a clear directive to share the Gospel with those who have not met Jesus.  But we might miss the clarity of these verses. As you are going make disciples. I am with you every where you go. Thus, you are going places, and as you go, share your story with the people you come in contact with.  Let others know how God has impacted your life.  You have a story. Add to that the promise of God’s presence with you.  That is a bi