Is it a sin not to pray for others?
Perceive – In a manner indicative of previous prophets, Samuel called upon the Lord to bring thunder and rain. The LORD sent thunder and rain which would have damaged the heads of ripe grain, thereby causing grains of wheat to fall to the ground reducing the harvest. The timing and nature of this event impacted the nation, and all the people stood in awe of the Lord and Samuel's words. The people realize they are in trouble with the Lord and ask Samuel for prayer. Israel had sinned many times in the past, yet the Lord continues to be merciful and patient with their enduring misconduct. Samuel’s words indicate it is a sin not to pray for others.
Practice – Samuels actions demonstrate two responsibilities for all of God’s people. The first is to pray consistently for others. The apostle Paul mentions this many times in his letters (Ephesians 6:18). The second is to teach others how to walk with God (2 Timothy 2:2). While Samuel disagreed with the people, it did not stop him from praying and or teaching them. We will often disagree with other people in and out of the local church, but we shouldn’t stop praying for them. This kind of prayer includes political leaders of all parties whether you like them or not (1 Timothy 2:1-8). Are you praying for others, especially your political leaders?
Pray: Lord, I lift to You ______________ and ask that You impact _________ in the way they think and govern so that the laws they make reflect the truth of Your word. Convict them of their sin and expose any falsehood or unrighteousness.
This devotional challenge comes from The Heart of a Lion - King David of Israel and is available on Amazon.com
Practice – Samuels actions demonstrate two responsibilities for all of God’s people. The first is to pray consistently for others. The apostle Paul mentions this many times in his letters (Ephesians 6:18). The second is to teach others how to walk with God (2 Timothy 2:2). While Samuel disagreed with the people, it did not stop him from praying and or teaching them. We will often disagree with other people in and out of the local church, but we shouldn’t stop praying for them. This kind of prayer includes political leaders of all parties whether you like them or not (1 Timothy 2:1-8). Are you praying for others, especially your political leaders?
Pray: Lord, I lift to You ______________ and ask that You impact _________ in the way they think and govern so that the laws they make reflect the truth of Your word. Convict them of their sin and expose any falsehood or unrighteousness.
This devotional challenge comes from The Heart of a Lion - King David of Israel and is available on Amazon.com
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