And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven,
strengthening him. Luke 22:43
One of the many
benefits of prayer is that it strengthens you against unbelief, to do God’s
will. Unbelief isn’t only about not demonstrating faith for what you want from
God. Unbelief is also a refusal to act as God said we should act. Imagine that
you’re unhappy about something and you want to take a certain action, and the
Spirit says, “No need; let the matter go.”
Yet, you go
ahead with your decision; that’s unbelief. Think about Moses in Numbers 20; God
instructed him to speak to the rock and water would come out of the rock for
the children of Israel to drink. But being angry at the people, Moses “struck”
the rock twice, instead of “speaking” to the rock.
The Lord was
displeased and said to Moses and Aaron, “…Because ye believed me not, to
sanctify me in the eyes of the children of Israel, therefore ye shall not bring
this congregation into the land which I have given them” (Numbers 20:12).
Moses’ disobedience was a result of unbelief; God said so. Perhaps, if he had
done as God instructed, he’d have been healed of the anger and frustration with
the people.
This is part of
the reasons for prayer. In the place of prayer, you’re supposed to give up the
consciousness of everything else and everybody else. When you’re in prayer, you
give up offences, and humbly fellowship in God’s presence. Your spirit is calm
from every disturbance or distraction.
At that moment,
you can yield to His love and direction. Even if you had a lot of things you
wanted to tell Him, sometimes He interrupts you; He starts talking before you
talk. Suddenly, all the doubt, anger and frustration will disappear, and you’re
strengthened.
This happened
with Jesus as He prayed during that moment of anguish; the Bible says, “…there
appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him” (Luke 22:43). In the
place of prayer, He received strength to do the will of the Father. So, pray
more, especially in these last days. The more frequently you pray, the more
you’re pulled by the Spirit’s mind, to His ways, strategy and direction.
Hallelujah!
PRAYER
Dear Father, I
thank you for your peace that garrisons my heart and mind. Thank you for the
opportunity of fellowship with you in prayer and being strengthened to do your
will, and live for your glory, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
FURTHER STUDY:
Philippians 2:13;
Romans 8:26-27; Isaiah 40:31
1-YEAR BIBLE READING
PLAN: Acts 27:27-44 & Psalms 23-25
2-YEAR BIBLE READING
PLAN: Ephesians 1:1-14 & Isaiah 42
The Rhapsody of realities is a daily devotional by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome of Christ Embassy International designed to enhance your spiritual growth and development and help you experience a constant refreshing through Gods word by means of study, meditation and confession.
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