In today’s reading we find James telling us to “pray for one another” (5:16), adding the powerful and challenging words, “The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working”. But how many then and how many now can be called “a righteous person”? My thoughts go to Hebrews 11 that we… Read More The prayer of a righteous person has great power
Today’s thought “Vengeance is mine, I will repay” (February 2) Romans 12 is one of the most significant in God’s word. How significant for us is the advice given in verse 12. “Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.” The world around us offers nothing in which we can genuinely rejoice.… Read More Today’s thought “Vengeance is mine, I will repay” (February 2)
Today’s thought “May the whole earth be filled …” (February 9) Today’s Psalm 72 is a prayer David wrote at the end of his life – addressed to the Lord about Solomon – who was taking over as king. What a vision David had in doing this, it is evident the Lord took his thoughts… Read More Today’s thought “May the whole earth be filled …” (February 9)
In this world there are lots of people who call themselves Christian but do not follow the teachings of Christ Jesus nor do they worship the same God as Jesus worshipped. Jesus worshipped the Only One true God, who is an eternal Spirit. We can wonder if those name christians (or false christians) seriously believe… Read More Living as a believer in Christ
Fulfilment As we showed in the previous chapters several men of God knew their position very well and where convinced they needed the Most High Creator of all things. Even the son of God never claimed to be able to do something without the Force of his Father. He too often prayed for extended periods… Read More Trusting, Faith, Calling and Ascribing to Jehovah #18 Fulfilment
Prayer Communication and manifestation John Calvin (Jehan Cauvin / Jean Calvin ) the influential French theologian and pastor during the Protestant Reformation summarized prayer as when “we call upon Him to manifest Himself to us in all His perfections.” We may find different aspects of prayer. Prayer is mentioning the calling upon someone. It is… Read More Trusting, Faith, Calling and Ascribing to Jehovah #8 Prayer #6 Communication and manifestation
Attitude for prayer When we address ourselves to somebody we do that with a certain attitude, reverse not hautain and with dignity. According to the status of the person to whom we speak we address ourselves in a certain manner onto him or her. According to the position and to our relation to a person… Read More Trusting, Faith, Calling and Ascribing to Jehovah #6 Prayer #4 Attitude
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