Thursday, November 4, 2010
The Acts 1: 24
And they prayed, and said, "Thou, LORD, who knowest the hearts of all men, show which of these two thou has chosen.
In the verses before this one, we see that the Apostles met together to choose who would replace Judas as "one to be ordained to be a witness with (them) of the resurrection ( of JESUS)." (Acts 1: 22b). Notice that they did not debate among themselves who would be the best suited for the job, instead, they asked the LORD to choose. These Apostles were all in agreement to ask the LORD, in prayer, who He had chosen. I wish that every group would follow the example of these Apostles and ask the LORD whom He would choose. The LORD knows the heart of all people and He can not be fooled by external looks or rhetoric. The LORD also knows the outcome of the choice; whether this will be a good choice or end up badly.
In the next few days, I will discuss the results of praying in agreement. There are four strong benefits derived from unity in prayer: the first is revelation, GOD reveals Himself to those who pray; the second is, breakthrough, suddenly there is a manifestation of GOD'S power; third is healing; and the fourth is warfare, the defeat of the enemy when there is agreement.
The Scripture reminds us that when two or three are gathered together in the Name of the LORD, He is in the midst. Agreement on earth and agreement in heaven means action will occur, needs met and the enemy overthrown.
The Acts 1: 24
And they prayed, and said, "Thou, LORD, who knowest the hearts of all men, show which of these two thou has chosen.
In the verses before this one, we see that the Apostles met together to choose who would replace Judas as "one to be ordained to be a witness with (them) of the resurrection ( of JESUS)." (Acts 1: 22b). Notice that they did not debate among themselves who would be the best suited for the job, instead, they asked the LORD to choose. These Apostles were all in agreement to ask the LORD, in prayer, who He had chosen. I wish that every group would follow the example of these Apostles and ask the LORD whom He would choose. The LORD knows the heart of all people and He can not be fooled by external looks or rhetoric. The LORD also knows the outcome of the choice; whether this will be a good choice or end up badly.
In the next few days, I will discuss the results of praying in agreement. There are four strong benefits derived from unity in prayer: the first is revelation, GOD reveals Himself to those who pray; the second is, breakthrough, suddenly there is a manifestation of GOD'S power; third is healing; and the fourth is warfare, the defeat of the enemy when there is agreement.
The Scripture reminds us that when two or three are gathered together in the Name of the LORD, He is in the midst. Agreement on earth and agreement in heaven means action will occur, needs met and the enemy overthrown.
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