ANOTHER LOOK AT PRAYER 1
Luk 9:28 (KJV)
28 And it came to pass about an eight days after these sayings, he took Peter and John and James, and went up into a mountain to pray.
A lot has been said about Prayer. But surely, all is far from been said about Prayer. Nothing can be done outside Prayer as far as spiritual matter are concerned. One day the Lord Jesus took three of His disciples on a journey into Prayer. We shall learn a few things about that encounter and what it tells us about Prayer.
PRAYER OF THE CHURCH
In Luke 9:18, we were told Jesus was alone praying. But in verse 28 of same Chapter, He took some disciples along. And it is the only place where the Scripture captured so much glory. The prayer of the Church does more for the kingdom of God. The Church is wherever two or more believers are gathered in Christ's name. (Mat 18:20). Everyone needs a Prayer Friend. Someone with whom you pray Kingdom Prayers on a regular basis.
JESUS PRAYS WHEN WE PRAY
Luke 9:29 says as Jesus prayed, He was transfigured. Why was nothing said about the disciples' prayer? Compared to Jesus' prayer theirs were laden with sleep. But when we pray (in the Spirit) Jesus prays. Scripture said He ever lives to intercede for us. (Heb 7:25). Praying in the Spirit is not necessarily praying in tongues. But you cannot pray in tongues outside the Holy Spirit. When we pray in line with God's word and our hearts are involved, Jesus intercedes for us.
THE GLORY IN PRAYER
Luke 9:29 also tells us how Jesus was transfigure before their eyes. If only God opens our eyes to see what glory descends when we pray effectively. That glory is comparable to what Adam had before the Fall. It is spiritual but very real. That must be one reason Jesus prayed so often. That should be enough to make us want to pray. Just to bask in God's glory.
We shall conclude this series next time.
Take time out today to pray in this understanding of the glory in prayer. Find a believing friend qith whom you can pray.
Prayer: Father, Help me to enjoy prayer. Take me to new heights in prayer. In Jesus' name. Amen.
- Adeolu Olumodeji
Written for streamglobedevotional.com
ANOTHER LOOK AT PRAYER 2
Luk 9:28
And it came to pass about an eight days after these sayings, he took Peter and John and James, and went up into a mountain to pray. (KJV)
The best way to learn is by practice. So the Lord Jesus often took some of His disciples along to pray. In this particular event commonly referred to as 'The Transfiguration', we shall learn one more thing that happens in the realm of the spirit when the Church prays.
Prayer has been likened to incense. (See Rev 5:8). Incense are traditionally spices that are burnt to produce sweet fragrance to make sacrifices acceptable to deities. We see much of this in the Old Testament. It is symbollic of effective prayers ascending to Heaven. Just like in the natural, a good fragrance draws attention of people, prayers draw attention of spirits. For instance, when it was time for Zechariah to burn incense in the temple in Luk 1:8-13, an angel appeared to him. And in our main text, as the Lord was praying, Moses and Elijah came to Him. There are many other instances where the burning of incense attracted divine visitation.
Even when we do not physically notice spiritual presence, we should be aware that we are not alone when we pray. Heb 12:.22-24 gives us an idea of the company we keep when we pray. It says 'But ye are come unto mount Sion, and unto the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to an innumerable company of angels, to the general assembly and church of the firstborn, which are written in heaven, and to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of just men made perfect, And to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, that speaketh better things than that of Abel' (KJV).
Prayer is the master key that unlocks rhe supernatural. Prayer is one way we believers- though human, participate in the divine nature. We engage angels and other kingdom forces when we pray. What a great privilege we enjoy in prayer!
Do not wait for a crisis, start learning to tarry in prayer today.
Go into today seeking the opportunity within your schedule to pray effective kingdom prayers.
Prayer: Ask the Holy Spirit to help you pray. Tell Him to help you find the time, place and most of all the passion to pray effectively.
- Adeolu Olumodeji.
28 And it came to pass about an eight days after these sayings, he took Peter and John and James, and went up into a mountain to pray.
In Luke 9:18, we were told Jesus was alone praying. But in verse 28 of same Chapter, He took some disciples along. And it is the only place where the Scripture captured so much glory. The prayer of the Church does more for the kingdom of God. The Church is wherever two or more believers are gathered in Christ's name. (Mat 18:20). Everyone needs a Prayer Friend. Someone with whom you pray Kingdom Prayers on a regular basis.
Luke 9:29 says as Jesus prayed, He was transfigured. Why was nothing said about the disciples' prayer? Compared to Jesus' prayer theirs were laden with sleep. But when we pray (in the Spirit) Jesus prays. Scripture said He ever lives to intercede for us. (Heb 7:25). Praying in the Spirit is not necessarily praying in tongues. But you cannot pray in tongues outside the Holy Spirit. When we pray in line with God's word and our hearts are involved, Jesus intercedes for us.
Luke 9:29 also tells us how Jesus was transfigure before their eyes. If only God opens our eyes to see what glory descends when we pray effectively. That glory is comparable to what Adam had before the Fall. It is spiritual but very real. That must be one reason Jesus prayed so often. That should be enough to make us want to pray. Just to bask in God's glory.
Written for streamglobedevotional.com
ANOTHER LOOK AT PRAYER 2
Luk 9:28
And it came to pass about an eight days after these sayings, he took Peter and John and James, and went up into a mountain to pray. (KJV)
The best way to learn is by practice. So the Lord Jesus often took some of His disciples along to pray. In this particular event commonly referred to as 'The Transfiguration', we shall learn one more thing that happens in the realm of the spirit when the Church prays.
Prayer has been likened to incense. (See Rev 5:8). Incense are traditionally spices that are burnt to produce sweet fragrance to make sacrifices acceptable to deities. We see much of this in the Old Testament. It is symbollic of effective prayers ascending to Heaven. Just like in the natural, a good fragrance draws attention of people, prayers draw attention of spirits. For instance, when it was time for Zechariah to burn incense in the temple in Luk 1:8-13, an angel appeared to him. And in our main text, as the Lord was praying, Moses and Elijah came to Him. There are many other instances where the burning of incense attracted divine visitation.
Even when we do not physically notice spiritual presence, we should be aware that we are not alone when we pray. Heb 12:.22-24 gives us an idea of the company we keep when we pray. It says 'But ye are come unto mount Sion, and unto the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to an innumerable company of angels, to the general assembly and church of the firstborn, which are written in heaven, and to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of just men made perfect, And to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, that speaketh better things than that of Abel' (KJV).
Prayer is the master key that unlocks rhe supernatural. Prayer is one way we believers- though human, participate in the divine nature. We engage angels and other kingdom forces when we pray. What a great privilege we enjoy in prayer!
Do not wait for a crisis, start learning to tarry in prayer today.
Go into today seeking the opportunity within your schedule to pray effective kingdom prayers.
Prayer: Ask the Holy Spirit to help you pray. Tell Him to help you find the time, place and most of all the passion to pray effectively.
- Adeolu Olumodeji.
Written for streamglobedevotional.com
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