Verse of the day comes from Ephesians 6:18-20. I have never really dwelt upon this passage, most likely because it is preceded by the armor of God, and is followed by the final greetings of the letter; you know, those closing statements with specific names that just beg to be skimmed over. Yet here it is, nestled inbetween:
18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. 19 Pray also for me, that whenever I speak, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel, 20 for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should.
Keep on praying for all the Lord's people. Because you know your brothers and sisters throughout the world are undergoing the same trials, and are being held captive by the same sins (2 Peter 5ish...i think).
I call up Devin Calhoun, and we start catching up and begin to pray before we hang up. And as i am listening to Devin pray, suddenly Matthew 18:19 appears in my mind.
19 “Again, truly I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything they ask for, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven.
At that moment peace came over me. My eyes were opened, and i knew without a doubt that in that moment God was showering his blessings (in His own way, not necessarily worldly blessings mind you) down upon the people Devin was praying for. Devin may have been the one actually speaking, but my soul was a mirror reflecting his pleas for peace and strength to rest on God's children. I relaxed as God assured me that it was all in his hands, all we had to do was ask.
Prayer (as well as scripture, and probably many more things actually) has divine power (2 Cor. 10:4).
Dear God, i ask as the apostles did: 'Teach me how to pray'.
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