Prayer in the church

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Prayer in the church

Acts 1:4

Do you find waiting difficult? It is for many. Does it help to be occupied when you are waiting?

In Acts 1:4, Christ "commanded His disciples not to depart from Jerusalem but to wait for the promise of the father." The word command in the Greek was a military term, putting His disciples under orders. The disciples did this and occupied themselves during the wait by being in prayer. Christ through this command established a prayer meeting. It was literally showed that they placed much value, priority and significance to prayer. This is what Christ wanted, that prayer would be foremost for the church.

Prayer should be our first priority. Prayer is obedience to Christ, and it is necessary for a healthy church.

Father, we need your help to move our people to come together and pray. May we be obedient and do so. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.

©2006 Lewis Turner