WHEN PEOPLE PRAY... READ: Acts 4: 13-31 Verse 31: Whey they had prayed, the place where they were assembled together was shaken. PETER AND JOHN WERE in danger. The religious leaders in Jerusalem opposing the gospel had wanted them to cease their missionary efforts (Acts 4: 18). When the apostles reported this to the other believers, they immediately held a prayer meeting. What happened next is thrilling. The believers first praised God. Then they asked for boldness that they might continue the work. The results were dramatic. The house shook, and the believers were filled with the Spirit. They boldly witnessed (vs. 31, 33), and enjoyed spiritual unity (vs 32). They gave unselfishly to those in need (vs 32, 34-37). I have never felt a building shake at a prayer meeting, but Ihave seen Gods power at work. When Ive tried to help repair a broken marriage or a divided church, Ive asked those involved to pray. Sometimes they refused. Other times they mumbled carefully worded prayers. The meeting failed. But occasionally someone would pray in earnest. Almost immediately the atmosphere would change. Confession and forgiveness soon replaced charges and countercharges. When we pray sincerely, praising God and presenting Him with petitions that seek His glory, great things happen. But first we must pray from the heart. OUR INTERCESSION MAY BE THE KEY TO GODS INTERVENTION....
Posted on: Tue, 12 Nov 2013 22:56:50 +0000
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