DCLM Higher Everyday 31 October 2024 — The Power of Prayer
DCLM Higher Everyday 31 October 2024 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — The Power of Prayer
Topic: The Power of Prayer
Text: Acts 16:25-27
25And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them.
27And the keeper of the prison awaking out of his sleep, and seeing the prison doors open, he drew out his sword, and would have killed himself, supposing that the prisoners had been fled.
Key Verse: “And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them” (Acts 16:25).
Message
As a child of God, the first thing that should come to your mind when you hear the word ‘Prayer’ is talking to God. Have you ever considered how powerful this communication can be? From our text we see how Paul and Silas through the power of prayers were set free. They refused to be overwhelmed by their present state to sing songs of sorrow while waiting for the final verdict. Instead, they turned to God who turned the situation around and were delivered. Hallelujah!
Also Read: Higher Everyday 30 October 2024 – Help For The Helpless
When we pray in the name of Jesus, we have the assurance that our prayers are answered. This explains why prayers are not to be seen as a recitation. Mountains are moved, chains are broken, giants are slain, problems are rolled away and we overcome the devil through prayers. You too can overcome your challenges if you pray in faith for the God who answered the prayers of the saints of old is not partial and will answer yours. Beloved before you pray, make sure that your heart is right with God so that your prayers will not be hindered.
Quote: They turned to God
Challenge: Don’t belittle the power of prayer.
Prayer for today: Lord, as I pray, let your promises come true in my life.
1. Admit that you are a sinner. "For all [humans] have sinned, and comes short of the glory of God....[and] the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 3:23)
2. Repent now. "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out ...[for] if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness " (Acts 3:19, 1 John 1:9)
3. Believe that God loves you and Jesus died for you. "God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet Sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8)
4. Invite Jesus into your life through prayer of faith. Jesus says, "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me" (Revelation 3:20)
