Sunday, July 18, 2021

Jim Cymbala says, “Prayer links us to the promises and power of the Almighty.


Calling out to God threatens Satan’s kingdom because it brings the blessings of heaven to earth and grants salvation to the ungodly.” 1 Corinthians 16:9 (NKJV) “For a great and effective door has opened to me, and there are many adversaries. The truth is that if we will go through that great door and even the double doors (Isa. 45) it will be accomplished by praying!

The early church devoted itself to prayer (Acts 2:42), it prayed the Apostle Peter out of prison the night before his scheduled execution (Acts 12), and they responded to persecution for the first time by prayer (Acts 4:42).  God responded by granting them a fresh filling of the Holy Spirit and a boldness to witness for Christ.  When Ananias was so fearful to go in obedience to Saul who became Paul God gave him this sign to let him know he had changed: Acts 9:11 (NKJV) “...behold, he is praying.”

We all in one accord say that we want to go through that great and effective door and we all acknowledge that there are many adversaries.  Listen to the exhortation of our Lord: Luke 18:1 (NIV) “Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up.”  If you have not arrived at your destination yet...do not give up and do not stop praying.  The Scriptures we read about putting on God’s armor also tells us:  Ephesians 6:18 (NKJV)   “Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints.”  Brothers and Sisters, keep praying and you will get through God’s door! 

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