“Did he not fear the LORD and entreat the favor of the LORD, and the LORD changed His mind about the misfortune which He had pronounced against them?” Jeremiah 26:19 Entreat– What does it mean to entreat someone? Even in English we have a difficult time expressing this thought succinctly. Certainly the concept involves a gesture of respect,…
It was at this time that He went off to the mountain to pray, and He spent the whole night in prayer to God. Luke 6:12 NASB Whole night– Have you ever spent a whole night in prayer? Perhaps you’ve participated in a prayer vigil or taken a shift in a community event. But that’s not what this…
Yes, I know it’s Shabbat, but these two items are well-worth the exception. Ellen Jones is out of ICU and home. Recovery will take time, but she is on the mend. Thank you for your prayers. Now we have another woman who needs support. Pam’s youngest son died and then her husband. Her other son…
“Then you will call, and the Lord will answer; you will cry, and He will say, ‘Here I am.’” Isaiah 58:9a Then– When does God guarantee He will answer our prayers? The prophet Isaiah provides the answers. The people voice their concern: “Why have we fasted and You do not see? Why have we humbled ourselves and You do not notice?” God replies:…
In the morning, O Lord, You will hear my voice; in the morning I will order my prayer to You and eagerly watch. Psalm 5:3 NASB Order my prayer – First, a modest correction. “My prayer” is not found in the text. It might be that the context is correct, but the verse reads, “I will order toward you.” Once we remove the…
For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, because that which is known about God is evident within them; for God made it evident to them. For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being…
It happened that while Jesus was praying in a certain place, after He had finished, one of His disciples said to Him, “Lord, teach us to pray just as John also taught his disciples.” Luke 11:1 NASB Teach us to pray – Why would the disciples ask such a foolish question? Are we to assume…
Praying Loudly with No Volume By Dr. Roderick Logan, DPTh, CFTP Feeling overwhelmed often leads human beings to believe they are small and insignificant; leaving them with a heightened sense of loneliness. Society’s occasional hostility and general indifference will even affirm this notion. Stressed out individuals will conclude, “Why bother taking a second look?” Daring…
In the days of His flesh, He offered up both prayers and supplications with loud crying and tears to the One able to save Him from death, and He was heard because of His piety. Although He was a Son, He learned obedience from the things which He suffered. Hebrews 5:7-8 NASB Loud crying and tears – Do you pray…
“Did he not fear the LORD and entreat the favor of the LORD, and the LORD changed His mind about the misfortune which He had pronounced against them?” Jeremiah 26:19 NASB Entreat – What does it mean to entreat someone? Even in English we have a difficult time expressing this thought succinctly. Certainly the concept…
