Tuesday, 8th October PRAYING FOR GOD’S PEOPLE “Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it is with you: And that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men: for all men have not faith.” (2 Thessalonians 3:1-2) John Wesley, a great man of God, once said, “It appears that God will do nothing except we ask Him.” It’s no wonder that he was credited to have through prayer, effected remarkable changes in his day, both in his own life and ministry and in the society at large. In Luke 18:1, Jesus taught that”…men ought always to pray and not to faint’’. It’s our priestly ministry as believers to pray for our brothers and sisters all over the world, that through them, God’s Word will be preached in the nooks and crannies of their nations. Paul in his epistles, admonished believers to pray for his missionary work: “Withal praying also for us, that God would open unto us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds” (Col. 4:3). This lets us know that we also must pray that the Holy Spirit will grant the saints all over the world utterance and opportunities to preach the gospel where they are. Notice, Paul highlighted two important points: utterance and opportunities. You might have utterance and not have the opportunity to preach the gospel, and vice versa. This is why we intercede for both utterance and opportunity. Also, Paul said, “… that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men: for all men have not faith” (2 Thess. 3:2). The Greek word translated “delivered” is “rhoumai; it alludes to the rushing of a current or flood. By implication, he’s saying that God will rush to deliver—get His people out of the clutches of wicked and unreasonable men, who are against the preaching of the gospel. Get concerned about what happens to Christians in your nation and around the world, and let your concern drive you to your knees. Prayer: Precious Father, I adore you today, thank you for your word. I pray for Christians all over the world, especially in places with a greater need of the gospel, that you’ll grant them more boldness, utterance and opportunities to preach your word with mighty miracles, signs and wonders, and for more laborers to be thrust into the ready harvest, in Jesus Name. Amen. Further Insight: Matthew 9:37-38 Study Plan: Job 15-16
Posted on: Tue, 08 Oct 2013 03:14:52 +0000
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