"The early Church gives a great object-lesson to the modern Church on how
prayer alone can most surely draw down the treasures and powers of
heaven into the life of the earth. When Christians appreciate the power
of prayer, they understand the one power on earth which commands the
power of heaven. Prayer is indispensable and yet irresistible. There is
so much unknown and untold power and blessing stored up for us in
heaven. And this power makes us a blessing to others and makes us fit to
undertake any work or face any danger. However, this power has to be
continually and persistently sought in prayer. Those who have this
heavenly power can pray it down upon others. It is the one secret of
success in all the ministrations of the Church of the Lord Jesus Christ
and in all the interactions of His ministers and people.
"Prayer defies all the power of the world and makes men fit to conquer
this very world for the LORD Jesus Christ. It is the power of the
heavenly life, the power of God's own Spirit, the power of Omnipotence,
the power that waits for prayer to bring it down from Heaven.
"The prayer of the early church had very little thought of personal
need or happiness. They had the desire to witness for Christ and bring
Him and His salvation to others. The disciples were possessed of the
thought of God's kingdom and glory. The modern church, on the other
hand, must be delivered from the sin of restraining prayer by enlarging
our hearts for the work of intercession. Modern Christians must cease
from praying for themselves and embrace intercession for others in order
for faith and love and perseverance to be aroused and the power of the
Holy Spirit to be found to fit us for the salvation of men and women
alike. Intercession must be recognized as the most perfect form of
prayer, which the Lord Jesus Christ Himself ever lives to pray on His
throne."
In a recent commentary, writer Dr. Pamela Mandela reflected on what makes for successful intercessory prayer.
To access her complete post, please visit:
Catholic Stand: The Secret to Successful Intercession (4 SEP 19)
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