“Praying also for us, that God would open to us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ” (Colossians 4:3).
“Therefore, pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest” (Matthew 9:38).
“Praying also for us, that God would open to us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ” (Colossians 4:3).
“Pray for us, that the word of the Lord may run swiftly and be glorified, just as it is with you” (2 Thessalonians 3:1).
“Praying always…and for me, that utterance may be given to me, that I may open my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel” (Ephesians 6:18-19).
“These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication….That day about three thousand souls were added to them. And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers” (Acts 1:14; 2:41-42).
“The effective fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much” (James 5:16).
“If we have the interest that John Knox had when he pleaded before God for Scotland, we shall have success. He cried, ‘Give me Scotland, Lord or I die.’ And when we take hold of the work and wrestle with God, saying, ‘I must have souls; I will never give up the struggle,’ we shall find that God will look upon our efforts with favor” (Evangelism, 294).
“The secret of success is the union of divine power with human effort. Those who achieve the greatest results are those who rely most implicitly upon the Almighty Arm. The man who commanded, ‘Sun, stand thou still upon Gibeon; and thou, Moon, in the valley of Ajalon,’ is the man who for hours lay prostrate upon the earth in prayer in the camp of Gilgal. The men of prayer are the men of power” (Patriarchs and Prophets, 509).
“Of ourselves we can do nothing. Without the Spirit of God we are utterly helpless. Our strength lies in hiding in Jesus. God can do more in one moment to convict people than we can do in a lifetime. Therefore let us hold fast to the arm of Omnipotence. Let us lean upon Jesus” (Signs of the Times, November 7, 1900).
“We need the vitalizing power of the Spirit,--the strong cry of a church travailing to bring forth souls. There is need of more earnest wrestling with God for the impartation of the Holy Spirit. Eager, earnest, importunate prayer is needed. There is efficiency in prayer. In answer to fervent prayer, God can turn the thoughts and hearts of men as he turns the waters of the sea” (Review and Herald, December 30, 1902).
“In obedience to Christ’s command, they waited in Jerusalem for the promise of the Father--the outpouring of the Spirit. They did not wait in idleness. The record says that they were ‘continually in the temple, praising and blessing God.’ Luke 24:53.
They also met together to present their requests to the Father in the name of Jesus. They knew that they had a Representative in heaven, an Advocate at the throne of God.
In solemn awe they bowed in prayer, repeating the assurance, ‘Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in My name, He will give it you. Hitherto have ye asked nothing in My name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full.’ John 16:23, 24.
Higher and still higher they extended the hand of faith, with the mighty argument, ‘It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us.’ Romans 8:34….
The disciples prayed with intense earnestness for a fitness to meet men and in their daily intercourse to speak words that would lead sinners to Christ….
The disciples felt their spiritual need and cried to the Lord for the holy unction that was to fit them for the work of soul saving. They did not ask for a blessing for themselves merely. They were weighted with the burden of the salvation of souls. They realized that the gospel was to be carried to the world, and they claimed the power that Christ had promised” (Acts of the Apostles 35-37).
“Ministering angels are waiting about the throne to instantly obey the mandate of Jesus Christ to answer every prayer offered in earnest, living faith” (Selected Messages, Volume 2, 377).
• Who of your family, friends, and those you daily pass needs more of your prayers that they might be ready for Jesus to come?
• How can you pray more frequently and earnestly for unreachedpeople to be saved?
• What one thing will you do to help yourself grow in your prayer life?
Because Jesus wants to come soon, let’s grow in our prayer-dependence!
Father in Heaven, I am so thankful that You carefully listen to every word I pray and that You really will answer in the way You see is best. Forgive me for so often failing to pray with big faith. Please give me the Spirit of grace and supplication that You promised(Zechariah 12:10) so I can intercede powerfully for those who need to know You intimately. Open the door wide for the Gospel and raise up many more workers to reach them. Please begin with me.
Grow more in this area by exploring Ten Days of Prayer and 24/7 United Prayer.
