By Ernest M. Wadsworth “And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness…and with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon...
By Armin Gesswein (1907 – 2001) Prayer is the highest and holiest work, and yet it is the most neglected ministry on earth. For want of intercession, we are low on the mighty works of God. Our generation has yet to see prayer as a ministry, and to take God at His Word on this...
Our Father . . . Matthew 6:9 Two men were boasting to one another about their Bible knowledge. One said to his friend, “I bet you don’t even know the Lord’s prayer.” His friend replied, “I certainly do.” The first man shot back, “Then let me hear you say it.” His friend quoted, “Now I...
Come boldly unto the throne of grace. Hebrews 4:16 The Bible instructs us to approach God with boldness, or confidence: “Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need” (Heb. 4:16). The word “boldly” speaks of frankness, bluntness, and assurance. It...
Our Father . . . , Give us . . . forgive us . . . deliver us. Matthew 6:9–13 There is not a single first-person pronoun in the model prayer. Most people pray about “I,” “me,” and “my,” but none of these words appear in this prayer that Jesus taught His disciples to pray....
Come before his presence with singing. Psalm 100:2 There is a reason church services begin with singing. It is protocol: “Come before his presence with singing” (Ps. 100:2). The word “singing” conveys the idea of shouting for joy. It literally means to sound the glad voice of triumph. God says that men are to approach Him...