AN EXHORTATION TO PRAYER
By Floyd Baker
"I exhort therefore, that first
of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made
for all men" (I Timothy 2:1). We are living in a world today that is
constantly in a state of turmoil and shows no signs of getting any better. No
doubt but that in Paul's day, the people looked at things in much the same way;
and yet the apostle exhorts them to prayer. Certainly our nation today and our
leadership is in need of prayer. Because of our President's stand and actions
there have been some who have stated, "I have a hard time praying for our
President." Our prayers are to be focused on the Word of God and the will
of God, "For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our
Saviour" (v. 3).
We note in our context that there is
no one beyond the scope of God's grace and provision through Christ, "Who
gave Himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time." In the last
part of verse 2, we read of the conditions that are favorable for us to live for
the Lord and to reach out to the lost, "that we may lead a quiet and
peaceable life in all godliness and honesty."
May we, by God's grace, buy up the
time and reach out to our world today through prayer. Our Lord may soon come;
and until that time, we need to be serving Him.
Transformed By Grace -
Kevin Sadler
Transformed By Grace
#1 - Unity in Christ
Transformed By Grace #2 - One Body in
Christ
Transformed By Grace #3 - The Apostle of
Grace
Transformed By Grace #4 - The Gifts of
Christ
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