“With all prayer and petition pray at all times in the Spirit, and with this in view, be on the alert with all perseverance and petition for all the saints.”
Following the description of our armor, Paul tells us to pray. The real reason God equips us so wonderfully with the armor of God is be effective in our prayer life. As Christians, we must be praying regularly, to fulfill our divine destiny.
The Message Bible says: “In the same way, prayer is essential in this ongoing warfare. Pray hard and long. Pray for your brothers and sisters. Keep your eyes open. Keep each other’s spirits up so that no one falls behind or drops out.”
We must never stop praying, especially for others. We are exhorted to always pray by the power of the Holy Spirit. The prayer assignment God gives is to undo the effects of sin and darkness. We need to stay alert and continue praying. By praying with all manner of prayer in the Spirit and by staying alert and watchful, we provide a ground for freedom others can stand on in their lives. Make sure you have on your prayer armor and then change your world through prayer.
I will do my part to pray and make petitions at all times in the Spirit for all saints.
- Reading Plan A: Rom. 11:22-36
- Reading Plan B: Psalm 79-80
- Reading Plan C: Psalms 93-95; Rom. 11:22-36
by Tim Davidson
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Word of Faith Church & Outreach Center
Called to the Body of Christ as a pastor and teacher, Tim Davidson pioneered Word of Faith Church in Bismarck in 1980. He served as its Lead Pastor for 35 years and now serves as Founding Pastor. Pastor Tim has pioneered 6 churches in North Dakota and now serves as Regional Director for Rhema Ministerial Association International. Teaching believers foundational truths from God's Word is his passion.
He has authored 3 yearly devotion books that are used both here and overseas to help believers become "rooted and grounded" in their faith.
God is now calling Pastor Tim to share the treasury of wisdom and knowledge God has given to him with other pastors and churches.