"For where two or three gathered in my name, there I am with them” - Mat 18:20 (NIV)
When the lockdown started not only did it disrupt the habits of many people, but also the prayer life of some. There are many who used to congregate for corporate prayers but now found themselves restricted in their movements, no longer having and enjoying the freedom of meeting their beloved prayer partners in person.
Fortunately around us are nowadays many tools that cater for long distance communication. Besides the phone we have new meeting tools like Zoom that have enabled even prayers meetings to continue.
There is indeed power when believers meet not just to fellowship as we are commanded (Heb 10:25), but also to pray with each other. If we can’t meet physically as has been the case for obvious reason at least let us call up one another, just to pray.
The Lord will be listening between us!
Prayer for today: Lord Father in heaven, today I pray in the mighty name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, that in spite of the circumstances I always seek out to pray with other believers for then you are in our midst.
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04/05/2024 - 05/05/2024 All day“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid nor be dismayed, for the Lord your good is with you wherever you go.” (Joshua, 1:9 NKJV)
Self doubt is common to any life. Sometimes it can be a result of a challenge one is about to face. After Moses had passed on, Joshua knew he was succeeding a giant to lead the people of Israel to the Promised land. When someone succeeds a great leader there is bound to be comparison, a bit of which might be unfair and disheartening. As we see in this case, the mission was yet to be completed. If anyone, Joshua wouldn’t mind some encouragement.
Joshua would receive the encouragement he needed from God. He was assured that God Himself had chosen him to succeed Moses and take on the uncompleted task. God assured Joshua through His word that He would be with him. Joshua had had enough experiences to know that God’s promise was unfailing. After Moses sent out the twelve spies to explore the land the Israelis were about to invade, he and Caleb were the only two who believed that because of faith in God they could overcome the giants they saw (Numbers 13).
Today, any of us may be facing a task no less overwhelming from our experience as Joshua faced. Perhaps we have taken on a momentous office. We could be setting on a journey of undetermined length. Maybe there is a challenge that has just risen up from nowhere and we seemed all submerged.
The words God gave Joshua, his servant, should be of encouragement to us. Just as God commanded Joshua not to be afraid or dismayed, may we walk in that confidence.
Prayer for today: Lord Father God of Abraham, maker of heaven and earth, today whatever task I face, I look up to you, and hold on to the words you gave Joshua, not to be afraid or dismayed, for you are with me, this I pray in Jesus’ name.
