Ephesians 3:14-15
If you are a praying person, you know the difficulties associated with prayer. The flesh hates to pray! Not only that, but the mind is easily distracted during prayer.
- V. 14 PAUL’S PASSION IN HIS PRAYER
As Paul begins his prayer for the saints, he says “for this cause.” The word “cause” means, “reason, or from the pleasure of.” Paul is speaking of the revelation he has just shared with the church. When we stop to consider everything the Lord has done for us to save us and to change our lives, it should motivate us to go to Him in prayer. If God loved us so much that He sent His Son to die for our sins, then saved us by His grace and adopted us into His family, we should have a desire to spend time with a God like that.
Prayer Is A Command
Luke 18:1, “And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint.”
1 Thes. 5:17, “Pray without ceasing.”
Prayer Is A Duty
1 Tim. 2:1-4, “I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour; Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.”
Prayer Is A Gift
Heb. 4:15-16, “For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.”
Prayer Is A Privilege
Phil. 4:6-7, “Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”
Prayer Is A Promise
Jer. 33:3, “Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.”
John 16:23, “And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you.
- V. 14 PAUL’S POSTURE IN HIS PRAYER
When Paul considered these things, the power of them literally brought him to his knees. He says, “for this cause, I bow me knees.” When Paul thought about the great truths that had been revealed to Him, he was brought to his knees in prayer and worship before the Lord.
Kneeling in prayer shows two truths – It is a sign of submission to One Who is being far greater than we are and it is a sign of intense passion and emotion. The Bible records several postures for prayer in the Word of God.
Abraham stood – Gen. 18:22b-23, “…but Abraham stood yet before the LORD. And Abraham drew near, and said, Wilt thou also destroy the righteous with the wicked?”
David sat – 1 Chron. 17:16, “And David the king came and sat before the LORD, and said, Who am I, O LORD God, and what is mine house, that thou hast brought me hitherto?”
Jesus stretched out – Matt. 26:39, “And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt.”
CONCLUSION
Regardless of the posture of the body, just be sure you come before the Lord in prayer on a regular basis. A prayerful Christian is a powerful Christian.
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