Jesus’ prayer precedes God’s power in the raising of Lazarus. John 11: 41 So they rolled the stone aside. Then Jesus looked up to heaven and said, “Father, thank you for hearing me. 42 You always hear me, but I said it out loud for the sake of all these people standing here, so that they will …
Prayer is communicating with God and is one of the greatest gifts the Lord has given to His children. When we pray, we can speak to the God of the universe, and He is always there to listen as if we are the only person on earth. Like a loving parent, I believe God loves …
Angels are God’s messengers and work all around us in the unseen realm. Before the Lord created humanity, He created angels who would minister to humanity. Hebrews 1:14Are not all angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?” [1] As believers in Jesus, angels are ministering to you, doing things you are …
Being persistent in prayer can make a difference in your life and the lives of those you pray for. It is one of the greatest weapons God gives us! If you’re struggling, remember the Lord listens to our prayers. Trust Him, knowing He understands what is best in His timing. Military planners note that while …
The wonderful truth that God moves our hearts to pray is revealed in Scripture. Philippians 2:13 For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him.8 This implies that God is actively involved in shaping our desires, including prompting us to seek His will in prayer. Considering such matters …
Abraham wholeheartedly believed that God answers prayers, a truth he had experienced throughout his life. God does not always respond in the way we expect or with the outcomes we fully desire, but according to His perfect will and grace. I remember praying for an eight-month-old infant suffering from a liver disease. As I laid …
In the story of Abraham interceding for Sodom, we can see that God values the righteous. Genesis 18: 32 Finally, Abraham said, “Lord, please don’t be angry with me if I speak one more time. Suppose only ten are found there?” And the Lord replied, “Then I will not destroy it for the sake of the …
Persistent intercessory prayer is a gift from the Lord that can change lives. It allows us to plead another person’s case before Him. The primary purpose of intercession is to convey to God what the Holy Spirit inspires within us, thereby releasing His power. Prayer doesn’t stop at making requests for ourselves; it extends to …
Abraham offered bold yet humble prayers to God as he interceded on behalf of Sodom and Gomorrah. The Lord spoke to Abraham about the wickedness of these cities and how there had been cries about their flagrant sin. Their sin was so great that the Lord Himself was going to visit them. (Ref. Genesis 18:20-21) …
We are to pray and intercede in difficult relationships. Abraham interceded for Lot and Sodom. Genesis 18: 23 Abraham approached him (God) and said, “Will you sweep away both the righteous and the wicked? 24 Suppose you find fifty righteous people living there in the city—will you still sweep it away and not spare it for their …