MOMENT WITH JESUS

#Monday 24th Oct, 2016

PRAY FOR THE CHURCH

TEXT: Matthew 16:18 And I say unto thee that thou art Peter and upon this rock I would build my church and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.

At this crucial time was Jesus looking for who amongst his disciples was connected to heaven’s frequency for the time they were and only Peter proved by his outstanding response as Jesus concurred with his words in the opening text.

Note that Jesus was passionate about the move of building a body, a group to be called the church and needed the disciples to have understanding of the concept and process of building this church. It is upon the knowledge that Christ is the son of the living God and our Passover Lamb that the church needs be built and only Peter then by his quick and exhaustive response saw Christ as the initiator of that glorious to be CHURCH which you and I are members today having come into it by the gate of SALVATION concerning which even angels desired to looked into and the prophets have inquired and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace that should come unto you as 1st Peter 1:10,13 establishes. Glory to God!

The church was founded as a solution and not a problem. She was established by revelation for dominion over works of darkness. She was made rich for the continual spread of the gospel of our Lord Jesus as Zachariah 1:17 tells us, therefore to maintain her ground and course, she needs to be constantly prayed for and prayed with.

Beloved, you are a member of the body of Christ and you are loved by God so ensure you play your part today by constantly praying for the CHURCH.

The church is not just the building or place of meeting for worship but a greater part of the idea is about you.

Who makes up the church system?

1.BROTHERS AND SISTERS
Hebrews 13:1 - Let Brotherly love continue. It takes love of God to pray constantly for your brother and for your sister, both the known or unknown, both those hurting you or not. You pray for the constant unity and advancement of the purpose for establishing the church which even said “…gate of hell shall not prevail against it.

2. BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN LEADERSHIP/ AUTHORITY
Colossians 4:2-3 - It is good to pray consistently for your leaders in the local church where you worship so rather than join others without knowledge to criticize and castigate them, do pray for them.

3. BROTHERS AND SISTERS LOST IN SIN
John 10:16 - Jesus called them other sheep I have...". Dear, pray for souls lost in sin and in the grip of the god of this world as 2nd Corinthians 4:4 tells us.

Remember, their emancipation is your rejoicing and Gods glory is revealed the more in the CHURCH.

PRAYER FOCUS:
Lord, I am the church you built. Help me Lord to constantly pray for the Brethren.

STUDY FOCUS: Romans 1:16-17; Micah 4:1-2.

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