| “I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people…” |
| —1 Timothy 2:1-4 |
When we receive great power, it always comes with great responsibility. And, there is no greater power than the power granted to us by God through prayer. The Apostle Paul wrote to Timothy and instructed him how to use this great power, as recorded in 1 Timothy 2:1-4:
I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.
This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.
This verse emphasizes the power of prayer. As believers in the life-transforming power of the living Lord Jesus Christ, we “Christ’s-ones” need to fervently pray for those in need. We need to focus the intent of our lives in devoting ourselves to prayer— personal prayer and corporate prayer. God longs to hear His people pray. And, He longs to hear His people pray together.
Let’s begin this day by praying for those we know who need a touch from God in their lives. Whether that need is for healing from injury or disease, restoration for a broken relationship, protection from making bad choices, or any other issue in someone’s life. Prayer truly has the power to move the hand of God to meet that need.
Based on a blog originally posted on Wednesday, February 22, 2017
