Acts 4:23-37 A Praise Meeting!

The Apostles were released and went to tell the others what had happened.  It was cause for a great prayer and praise meeting to glorify God!  My commentary said, "The greatest concentration of power in Jerusalem that day was in the prayer meeting that followed the trial ... To begin with, it was a prayer that was born out of witness and service for the Lord ... the church met to pray in order to defeat the enemy.  Too often today, believers gather for prayer as though attending a concert or a party.  There is little sense of urgency and danger because most of us are comfortable in our Christian walk."

"It was a united prayer meeting as they lifted up their voice to God with one accord.  The people were of one heart and mind, and God was pleased to answer their request.  Division in the church always hinders prayer and robs the church of spiritual power."

"Their prayer was based solidly on the Word of God, in this case, Psalm 2.  The Word of God and prayer must always go together.  In His Word, God speaks to us and tells us what He wants to do.  In prayer, we speak to Him and make ourselves available to accomplish His will.  True prayer is not telling God what to do, but asking God to do His will in us and through us.  It means getting God's will done on earth, not man's will done in heaven."

Father, thank You for this awesome reminder of what we're to be about in prayer!

 

Your Brother In Christ,
Gary Ford