“Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the Word of the Lord may run swiftly and be glorified, just as it is with you, and that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men; for not all have faith.” [1]
Yes, may God’s Word run swiftly like a river running down a mountainside to nourish the dry land of the farmers.
Yesterday, as I walked through streets of Chinatown, I saw so many busy people. Some were shopping! Others were restocking the food bins in front of their stores.
The Holy Spirit was pouring forth prayers for them into my heart. The Holy Spirit opened the way for me to pour forth God’s Word into two souls. The Holy Spirit poured forth the proclamation of Christ. “Thank You Holy Spirit for Your ministry in God's people, the Church.”
“Happy are the people whose God is the Lord.” [2]
Proclaiming the good news of how Christ died on the cross for sinners so that sin is forgiven to all who believe... this is a wonderful ministry! Good news of eternal life! A happy life when the page is turned from earthly life to heavenly life!
We do need to pray for those who share the Good News of Christ. The enemy of humankind, Satan, seeks to harm and humiliate good news messengers. Paul asked the Thessalonian Christians to pray that he and his fellow messengers would be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men.
“Heavenly Father, please protect by the power of Jesus' Name, all Your servants who serving-up Your good news message to the world today. Please fill Your servants with joy unspeakable and full of glory. For Your JOY is our strength. May Your Word run very swiftly. In Jesus' Name, we pray. Amen.”
[1] 2 Thessalonians 3:1-2
[2] Psalm 144:15
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