Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Proverbs 22: 3, 4
A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished. By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honor, and life.
PREVENTATIVE PRAYER
When you pray, you avoid evil, because you are hidden in Christ. Have you ever heard the old adage: "fools rush in where angels fear to tread"? It is wise for us to remember this, and put into practice the discipline of "preventative prayer". The LORD sees all things; the Holy Spirit discerns the spirit that is in a man; therefore, prayer gives you access to the knowledge of GOD and all you have to do is follow Him.
Humility and the fear of the LORD gives direction, guidance, and protection. The unclean spirits can not ensnare those who are hidden in Christ, through prayer. The humble person says in his heart, "I can do nothing by myself, I need to lean on the LORD." Prayer is the act of leaning on the LORD for wisdom and direction.
The Jewish men would cover themselves with the Tallit when they prayed, they were completely hidden, literally "in their closet". They covered their head and their face while they met with GOD. Preventative Prayer is just like that, before stepping out in a matter, hide yourself under the cover of the wings of GOD and meet with Him. He will go ahead of you and will be your rear guard.
Proverbs 22: 3, 4
A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished. By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honor, and life.
PREVENTATIVE PRAYER
When you pray, you avoid evil, because you are hidden in Christ. Have you ever heard the old adage: "fools rush in where angels fear to tread"? It is wise for us to remember this, and put into practice the discipline of "preventative prayer". The LORD sees all things; the Holy Spirit discerns the spirit that is in a man; therefore, prayer gives you access to the knowledge of GOD and all you have to do is follow Him.
Humility and the fear of the LORD gives direction, guidance, and protection. The unclean spirits can not ensnare those who are hidden in Christ, through prayer. The humble person says in his heart, "I can do nothing by myself, I need to lean on the LORD." Prayer is the act of leaning on the LORD for wisdom and direction.
The Jewish men would cover themselves with the Tallit when they prayed, they were completely hidden, literally "in their closet". They covered their head and their face while they met with GOD. Preventative Prayer is just like that, before stepping out in a matter, hide yourself under the cover of the wings of GOD and meet with Him. He will go ahead of you and will be your rear guard.
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