Jesus never experienced an unanswered prayer. Indeed, the very things Jesus prayed were those things He knew to be precisely the Father's will. The Son could heal or raise the dead or supernaturally feed multitudes, because in prayer He understood what the Father intended. Jesus knew, absolutely, that nothing was impossible for God. Thus, on the night before He died, the most somber night in Jesus' life, the Lord brought His most lofty request to God: He prayed for oneness in His Church.
Christ's prayer was both visionary and practical, considering that on this same evening an argument arose among His disciples as to which of them was the greatest (Lk. 22:24). In spite of their immaturity, selfish ambitions, and envy, Jesus harbored no second thoughts or unbelief when He prayed that they may all be one.
To know Christ is to know His heart toward His Church... (more)
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Crystal G.H. Lowery, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
My oldest child recently got her learner's permit. She was so excited and actually made a calendar to count down the days until she could get it. For her 16th birthday, I printed a copy of the driver's manual, hole-punched it, and put it in a nice binder. It was a bit lengthy – slightly over 125 pages. She devoured the book and studied it nonstop during her spring break. There were quizzes through the state DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles) website which had actual questions that would be on her written test. She took quizzes every day, and in that week alone did about 25 to 30 quizzes. She was so happy, and I was so proud that she took her written exam and passed the first time.
One of the things that she learned (and we all know) is that when we are driving, we need to look where we are going – not where we have left... (more)
Craig Cooney, Portadown, Northern Ireland
Fighting the Same Battles
Recently, I was preaching from 2 Samuel 21. This is a record of a period later in David's life. He'd finally stepped into the promise and had been anointed as king over Israel and Judah. He'd experienced much blessing and success. However, look at what we read:
"Once again there was a battle between the Philistines and Israel. David went down with his men to fight against the Philistines, and he became exhausted. And Ishbi-benob, one of the descendants of Rapha, whose bronze spearhead weighed three hundred shekels and who was armed with a new sword, said he would kill David." (2 Samuel 21:15–16)
Look at those first words, "Once again." There was a pattern. Something kept happening. It wasn't new... (more)
- Francis Frangipane: "The Son's Answered Prayer"
Francis Frangipane, Cedar Rapids, IA (Apr 29, 2024) - Crystal G.H. Lowery: "Don't Look Back! Become a Pillar of Righteousness"
Crystal G.H. Lowery, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina (Apr 28, 2024) - Craig Cooney: "It's Time to Start Book Two"
Craig Cooney, Portadown, Northern Ireland (Apr 28, 2024)
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