Publishing House [The Foundry Publishing House] in Kansas City, Missouri, United States - The Global Church of the Nazarene for Monday, 24 July 2017 - "Pray For Everyone" by Jerry Frye - 1 Timothy 1:18—2:15
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1 Timothy 1:18 This charge, son Timothy, I put to you, in keeping with the prophecies already made about you, so that by these prophecies you may fight the good fight, 19 armed with trust and a good conscience. By rejecting conscience, some have made shipwreck of their trust; 20 among them are Hymenaeus and Alexander. I have turned them over to the Adversary, so that they will learn not to insult God.
2:1 First of all, then, I counsel that petitions, prayers, intercessions and thanksgivings be made for all human beings, 2 including kings and all in positions of prominence; so that we may lead quiet and peaceful lives, being godly and upright in everything. 3 This is what God, our Deliverer, regards as good; this is what meets his approval.
4 He wants all humanity to be delivered and come to full knowledge of the truth. 5 For God is one;[1 Timothy 2:5 Deuteronomy 6:4] and there is but one Mediator between God and humanity, Yeshua the Messiah, himself human, 6 who gave himself as a ransom on behalf of all, thus providing testimony to God’s purpose at just the right time. 7 This is why I myself was appointed a proclaimer, even an emissary — I am telling the truth, not lying! — a trustworthy and truthful teacher of the Goyim.
8 Therefore, it is my wish that when the men pray, no matter where, they should lift up hands that are holy — they should not become angry or get into arguments.
9 Likewise, the women, when they pray, should be dressed modestly and sensibly in respectable attire, not with elaborate hairstyles and gold jewelry, or pearls, or expensive clothes. 10 Rather, they should adorn themselves with what is appropriate for women who claim to be worshipping God, namely, good deeds.
11 Let a woman learn in peace, fully submitted; 12 but I do not permit a woman to teach a man or exercise authority over him; rather, she is to remain at peace. 13 For Adam was formed first, then Havah. 14 Also it was not Adam who was deceived, but the woman who, on being deceived, became involved in the transgression. 15 Nevertheless, the woman will be delivered through childbearing, provided that she continues trusting, loving and living a holy life with modesty.
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What if the church adopted the same philosophy as the military when it came to prayer, i.e., “No one left behind”? I fear too many of us have adopted Cain’s approach to prayer and caring: “Am I my brother’s keeper?” (Genesis 4:9). According to the Apostle Paul, who was inspired by God to pen 1 Timothy 2, we are our brother’s keeper! We are to make petitions (the expression to God of personal need), prayers (“to pray earnestly”–the same word is used in James 5:17), intercession (to draw near to God in behalf of others—the most individual and urgent form of prayer), and thanksgiving (eucharistia—grateful acknowledgment of past blessings) for all the people.
May I suggest this ministry begins with us, then spreads to our family, our church family, and on to the lost? All of this implies a working relationship with those for whom we are praying. Anyone can pray for the “World,” but who in the world are you praying for? We are told to approach God's throne with confidence, and as we approach, we are to spend time, in His presence. Remember, everyone is important in God’s eyes!
"Soldiers of Christ Alone" by Charles Wesley
What if the church adopted the same philosophy as the military when it came to prayer, i.e., “No one left behind”? I fear too many of us have adopted Cain’s approach to prayer and caring: “Am I my brother’s keeper?” (Genesis 4:9). According to the Apostle Paul, who was inspired by God to pen 1 Timothy 2, we are our brother’s keeper! We are to make petitions (the expression to God of personal need), prayers (“to pray earnestly”–the same word is used in James 5:17), intercession (to draw near to God in behalf of others—the most individual and urgent form of prayer), and thanksgiving (eucharistia—grateful acknowledgment of past blessings) for all the people.
May I suggest this ministry begins with us, then spreads to our family, our church family, and on to the lost? All of this implies a working relationship with those for whom we are praying. Anyone can pray for the “World,” but who in the world are you praying for? We are told to approach God's throne with confidence, and as we approach, we are to spend time, in His presence. Remember, everyone is important in God’s eyes!
"Soldiers of Christ Alone" by Charles Wesley
1. Soldiers of Christ, arise,
and put your armour on,
strong in the strength which God supplies,
through his eternal Son;
2. Strong in the Lord of Hosts,
and in his mighty power:
who in the strength of Jesus trusts
is more than conqueror.
3. Stand then in his great might,
with all his strength endued;
and take, to arm you for the fight,
the panoply of God.
4. To keep your armour bright
attend with constant care,
still walking in your Captain's sight,
and watching unto prayer.
5. From strength to strength go on,
wrestle and fight and pray;
tread all the powers of darkness down,
and win the well-fought day;
6. That, having all things done,
and all your conflicts past,
ye may o'ercome, through Christ alone,
and stand entire at last.
Thought for Today:
as you pray at all times, with all kinds of prayers and requests, in the Spirit, vigilantly and persistently, for all God’s people.[Ephesians 6:18].
Please pray:That many people in the Republic of South Africa will come to know Yeshua the Messiah and receive the fullness of the Ruach HaKodesh.
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