BY TCT Just For Today(Lord, teach us to Pray.) LK 11:1 (PRAYING JESUS WAY)(1) Overhearing Jesus pray moved one of His disciples to say, Lord, teach us to pray. Its unlikely Jesus intended to teach them a rote prayer since Hed just said, When you pray, dont babble on and on as people of other religions do. They think their prayers are answered merely by repeating their words again and again (Mt 6:7 NLT). His answer was more than a sample formula-prayer. He was teaching them powerful, effective principles for praying. Lets see how we can benefit from them. William Barkley said, The Lords prayer has two major parts: the first for Gods benefit, the second for ours. Honor the first part, and the second is guaranteed. part one begins with Our father. Its intended for His family, collectively as well as individually. He used the plural words our...us...we to indicate prayer is a cooperative exercise where we pray with and for each other, not just for and by ourselves. It also teaches us the power of agreeing together in prayer (See Mt 18:19). Before asking for anything were to acknowledge Gods fatherhood, because prayer is (1) A matter of relationship. Its the father and His children in session; those who are redeemed through faith in the blood of His only begotten Son. Thats the welcome mat under your feet when you pray. Its also: (2) A matter of submission. Jesus disciples understood that fatherhood meant headship and authority. Prayer isnt an attempt to get God to agree with your will, its aligning yourself with His Word and will. Hes a promise Keeper, not an indulgent parent.
Posted on: Mon, 10 Mar 2014 16:26:03 +0000
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