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It has been said that
the church is like good tea; their real strength comes out in hot
water. When we feel the flames of life’s trials
lapping at our feet our prayer life suddenly becomes more frequent
and fervent. The
practice of a passionate God centered prayer life will better
prepare us for those fiery trials.
Pray for Holy Boldness
Acts 4:27-31
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“For truly against Your holy Servant Jesus, whom You anointed, both
Herod and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles and the people of
Israel, were gathered together 28 to do whatever Your
hand and Your purpose determined before to be done. 29
Now, Lord, look on their threats, and grant to Your servants that
with all boldness they may speak Your word, 30 by
stretching out Your hand to heal, and that signs and wonders may be
done through the name of Your holy Servant Jesus.”
31 And
when they had prayed, the place where they were assembled together
was shaken; and they were all filled
with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the word of God with
boldness.
God intends to do
good works in and through you and He has already determined His
purpose beforehand.
Corey ten Boom once said ‘there is never a
panic in heaven only plans’.
God already knows the outcome of world events because he has
already written the last chapter in His Word. Since God is the creator and
controller of all things, you can pray with confidence about your
daily needs. When our
desire is to glorify God and speak His Word with boldness, He will
answer our prayers.
Jesus will stretch out His Hand to heal, with signs and
wonders in His name.
God answers the prayers of those who are abiding in Him
because then we know He is abiding in us. (John
15:7-14) You will find strength for
godly boldness when you ask God to fill you with His Holy
Spirit. Whatever your
need is let its purpose bring honor and glory to Jesus. Ask God how you can glorify
Him today and He will answer you. |