The king of Babylon sent the commander of his guard to execute the wise men of his kingdom. Why? Because some said, “What the king asks is too difficult?” But Daniel spoke to him with wisdom and tact. He was granted time. His next step was to ask his three friends to pray…
“He urged them to plead for mercy from the God of heaven concerning this mystery, so that he and his friends might not be executed with the rest of the wise men of Babylon. During the night, the mystery was revealed to Daniel in a vision. Then Daniel praised the God of heaven.” [1]
Jesus warned His disciples that He was about to be arrested, tried, tortured, and executed. He told His disciple Simon Peter…
“Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift all of you as wheat. But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.” [2]
As the hour of His physical abuse drew near, Jesus said to His disciples, “Pray that you will not fall into temptation.” “He [Jesus] withdrew about a stone’s throw beyond them, knelt down and prayed.” [3] In fact, “being in anguish, He [Jesus] prayed more earnestly.” [4]
How many key servants of the Lord need our prayers today? They are wisely and earnestly serving God our Father, but dark characters want to destroy them, that is, unless intercessors, pray for them.
“Heavenly Father, I have some people on my heart today. You know who they are. They need victories that only you can give them. Please come through for them today. Be glorified in giving them the victory over those who seek to ruin them. In Jesus’ Name I pray. Amen.”
[1] Daniel 2:18-19
[2] Luke 22:31-32
[3] Luke 22:40
[4] Luke 22:44
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