CONTINUE IN PRAYER I

"To be a Christian without prayer is no more possible than to be alive without breathing." - Martin Luther

Prayer I

It is interesting to remark how large a portion of the Bible is occupied with the subject of prayer, either in furnishing examples, enforcing precepts, or pronouncing promises. We scarcely open the Bible before we read, "Then began men to call upon the name of the Lord;" and just as we are about to close the volume, the "Amen" that rounds off the entire scriptures meets our ear. The instances are many. Here we find a wrestling Jacob—there a Daniel who prayed three times a day—and a David who with all his heart called upon his God. On the mountain we see Elias; in the dungeon Paul and Silas. We have multitudes of commands, and countless promises. What does this teach us, but the sacred importance and necessity of prayer?

We may be certain that whatever God has made prominent in His Word, He intended to be conspicuous in our lives. If He has said much about prayer, it is because He knows we have much need of it. So deep are our necessities, that until we are in heaven we must not cease to pray. A prayer-less soul is a Christ-less soul.

Pray that this year, you will lead a holy life, humble, zealous, and patient; have closer communion with Christ, and enter often and freely into the banqueting-house of His love. Pray that you will be an example and a blessing unto others, and that you will live a life more to the glory of your Master. The motto for this year must be, "Continue in prayer."
Pray with me.