Thursday, November 29, 2007
Ephesians 1:19a (NLT)
19 I also pray that you will understand the incredible greatness of God’s power for us who believe him.
Call on God, but row away from the rocks. ~Indian Proverb
There is power in prayer. There are many examples of the power of prayer—both from the Bible and from experiences in our own lives. Here is a quote from a very impressive source.
Dr. Will Mayo:
“I have seen patients that were dead by all standards. We knew they could not live. But I have seen a minister come to the bedside and do something for him that I could not do, although I have done everything in my professional power. But something touched some immortal spark in him and in defiance of medical knowledge and materialistic common sense, that patient LlVED!”
The Mayo brothers, Doctors Will and Charles, were founders of the world-famed Mayo Clinics.
People seek power in many ways and means. But true power is found in our own folded hands, bowed heads and bent knees. Tap God’s power in your life—to augment your efforts to be a servant of His.
John 11:41 (NLT)
41 So they rolled the stone aside. Then Jesus looked up to heaven and said, “Father, thank you for hearing me.
Even Jesus, God’s son, prayed for power from the Father above. And He took the time to remember to thank God for answered prayers.
Prayer Points for the day
1. Thank Him for answered prayer—both the past and those yet to come.
2. Pray for God to help you apply action to your prayers.
3. Pray for open doors to reach others for Christ.
