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Steadfast in Love for Him by Prayer

8/2/2013

 
"And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers."  Acts 2:42
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Some of the greatest works we share together as believers is to pray or share the Lord’s supper with one another.  While there are a very many good things that believers may share together, the activity of interceding on the behalf of others or "breaking of bread" marked the lives of the early church.


When the first Christians broke bread together, they were expressing their love and appreciation for their Lord and Savior who was the ultimate Broken Bread.  They remembered also why it is that they had gathered together as a church: to serve Him, love Him, and worship Him – Christ Jesus, the Messiah!

In addition, they prayed together in worship of God and for each other. 

One of the dying institutes of the church today is the mid-week Prayer session.  You would think that since prayer was the most important part of the early church’s life that we would pray more than once a week.  Sadly, many Christians have settled for a nominal Christian existence, going to churches that appeal more to the flesh in music or “wow” factor messages rather than seeking the face of God.  Prayer is the power of the church; therefore, His power is the only thing that can help us. 

It is thru this type of service, praying together as the church of God, that we can begin forming godly friendship with one another.  As we learn how to pray for each other’s needs, we learn that God has given us gifts to fulfill the work of the body.  As we learn about our gifts, we serve our Savior and the people around us – and as a consequence, we can advance Christ’s kingdom to the end of the world. 


What is stopping us from doing the work of the ministry?  A failure to pray.  What is stopping revival; no seeking hearts.  Why are current last day Christians doomed to a life of the up and down emotional roller coaster ride:  no attempt to pray!

Let’s be about the Father’s business and pray!

Consider visiting us at Berkshire Hills Baptist Church if you find yourself in the Lee, MA area.

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