Angels

The reward for trusting him will be the salvation of your souls. This salvation was something even the prophets wanted to know more about. They wondered . . . And now this Good News has been announced to you . . . It is all so wonderful that even the angels are eagerly watching these things happen. (1 Peter 1: 9-12 NLT)

Today's meditation:

• Angels. We seldom give them a thought. We relegate them to Bible stories. Some of us have an angel atop the Christmas tree this season. How appropriate! An angel spoke to Mary, to Zechariah, and to Joseph. A multitude of angels appeared to the shepherds. Somehow angels intertwine their lives with ours. They celebrate and wonder. Most of all, they marvel at the amazing work of Jesus who started in a manger and finished on a cross - to save the lost and bring them home.

Pray today:

• For the lost wherever they may be - in our communities, in our places of work, in our churches, in our families, in our colleges.
• For all people to see the Christ of Christmas, for believers to see him and rejoice and to share the Good News, for unbelievers to see him and repent and receive the Good News.  

Pray for the top three needs of Emmanuel College:

• To hear the Word of the Lord regarding life after debt and our vision for an expanded mission for 2019 and beyond.
• To enroll more than 1000 students in August 2019.
• To continue reducing our debt over the next five years with the purpose of becoming debt-free.

Pray for upcoming events and activities:.

• Spring Semester enrollment in January 2019 to exceed expectations because of better retention and larger numbers of new students, and for a total enrollment of 900 or more.
• New Beginnings Spiritual Emphasis, January 10-13, 2019.
• Scholars' Day recruiting events on campus in February 2019.
• Spring Preview recruiting event on campus, March 22-24, 2019.
• EC Serve trips for 2019 in the planning stages to Alaska, Appalachia, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Myanmar, and Panama.
• For special projects to begin in 2019 to construct and remodel facilities debt-free, including improvements to Wellons Residence Hall, construction of the Collins agricultural teaching/lab building, obtaining lead gifts to expand the dining hall and improve academic facilities, and for wisdom in fundraising, planning, and implementation. 

Pray First! Pray Through!