SCRIPTURE: Luke (NIV) 19:45Then he entered the temple area and began driving out those who were selling. 46 “It is written,” he said to them, “‘My house will be a house of prayer’; but you have made it ‘a den of robbers’.”
Isaiah (NIV) 56:7 these I will bring to my holy mountain and give them joy in my house of prayer. Their burnt offerings and sacrifices will be accepted on my altar; for my house will be called a house of prayer for all nations.”
OBSERVATION: If the temple in Jerusalem was to be known as a “house of prayer,” how much more should “HIS” house, the body of Christ, the church be known as a “house of prayer.” Prayer is a dominant characteristic of “his” house. One of the first things people should recognize when they visit a fellowship of believers is that prayer is important. And when we meet new friends, how long does it take them to recognize that we are people of prayer? If He has taken up residence in our lives, then our physical bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit and should be a “house of prayer.”
APPLICATION: I do not have to go someplace to pray, wherever I am is a place of prayer. I can tell people I will pray for them, but the truth is…I can pray for them right then and there. Not only can I pray for them, but I can also pray WITH THEM. It is good to pray for people, but even better to pray with them.
PRAYER: Heavenly Father, even now, this SOAP reader and I join in prayer. If my friend does not know Jesus as both LORD and Savior, right now, as they confess their sins, sweep through their heart and life with the blessed assurance that every sin is forgiven. Let today be the beginning of a special relationship between you and this SOAP reader!
And praying with those who already know Jesus, we ask you to fill our hearts with your Holy Spirit. Use us today for your glory. May we be bold to step out and do as you prompt us. In Jesus name we pray, Amen.
Pastor Leon
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