The role of prayer plays a crucial part in the life and ministry of the Church. It is that vital connection and communion that we have with the triune God. Many times, we look at prayer from our side of the fence but today we will look at things from the other side of the fence, the modeling Christ did (His earthly heart for us) and continues to do for us (His heavenly heart for us).
This passage (familiar to most) describes and encourages living in a Kingdomly way that impacts every area of our life.
It is not all that uncommon for Paul to break out into prayer in his letters and/or to mention what he has been praying and continues to pray for these Jesus-followers he loves so dearly. Here he does just that. As a result, we can learn a thing or two from his prayer.
Without doubt, God has moved in the lives of these Jesus-followers in Thessalonica to encourage and sustain them in the midst of severe persecution. But that also moved Paul. He was moved to gratitude, to prayer, and to recognize a way he could serve a purpose among this fellowship.
(Mark 3:14/Romans 15:7;12:1-3)
We are changed to become servants that care for others.
Jesus is the Lord of the harvest and He calls us to join Him in His harvest mission.
(2 Chronicles 20:1-18)
Habakkuk did not shy away from approach God with honest prayers, and today we consider how we should follow that example.
