28 Days: Day 5
SCRIPTURE
- Acts 2:42-47
OBSERVATION
“They devoted themselves to prayer…” If we are to be a Great Commission Movement then this is one of the non-negotiables. We have talked about prayer at Desert Streams for many years but still we lack this very important ingredient – an absolute devotion to prayer.
UNDERSTANDING
Disciples of Jesus have some duties to perform. According to the first church, the important duties were – being taught the scriptures, being involved in doing life together with other believers, being Christ-centered in their living and being people of prayer. If we are not devoted to these things then God is not the highest priority of our lives. Ouch that’s harsh – but still true.
- John 14:13-14 (NIV) 13 And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Son may bring glory to the Father. 14 You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it.
Jesus tells us that if we pray and ask for anything then He will do it. Are we relentlessly pursuing God’s provision in every area of our lives – corporately and individually?The devotion to prayer is key to the power of God demonstrated in the lives of believers.
LIFE APPLICATION
What would it look like if we were all devoted to praying together? I believe the results would be phenomenal. I wonder if there are any of you who are feeling a holy discontent for the way things are and you are longing for the way things ought to be? You know it only takes just a few who are willing to pursue an absolute devotion to prayer, will you be one? Could this be the time where the Called at DSC will rise up and begin to pursue prayer in such a way that it releases a torrent of souls saved? Will you say yes to prayer? Join us on Sunday mornings at 9:20am. You are part of the prayer team that powers a Great Commission Movement.