Reflection: Prayer
Our Lord opens a window for us to communicate with him things we have in our hearts. He is happy when his children go to him, recognising his position as the almighty God in prayer.
When Jesus Christ commands us to go and preach the gospel, the devil is aware of that, and does all he can to stop us, resulting in many spiritual battles. As brethren, this is where we all need to unite and pray for those on the frontlines. Paul asks that prayers be said for him to have the proper words and for him to be fearless in making known the mystery of the gospel.
In our time, we have people on the frontlines who need our prayers to do the same that Paul was asking for. Traveling across the nation of Mozambique, I have seen such spiritual battles and resistance to the gospel. There are communities who do not accept the preaching of the word of God, because they believe in faiths other than Christianity, and tend to be violent towards preachers. These preachers of the gospel need your prayers, and this is one of the best ways to be part of the great commission.
Prayer:
Lord Jesus, I thank you for giving me the opportunity to know you. Help me to become a warrior in prayer supporting those on the ground preaching the gospel as they move around. I pray that you give them the words and for them to preach without fear as your word reaches all nations. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.