Seeking God to Build us into a “House of Prayer” (Read Isaiah 62:1-7)
"“It is written,” Jesus said to them, “‘My house will be a house of prayer’”" (Luke 19:46)
The picture of watchmen on the walls of Jerusalem is a picture not simply of those who scan the countryside for approaching enemies. Isaiah says these watchmen are not silent; they call on the Lord and take no rest in their task. They are watchmen that call forth God’s purposes for His holy city. Until! Until the Lord establishes Jerusalem and makes her the praise of the earth!
We have seen the coming of God’s Glory in Christ, but we eagerly wait for The Day when Christ shall return! In the New Testament, Paul urges us to pray without ceasing (1 Thess. 5:17). Jesus describes the dwelling place of God, His Temple, as the community of God’s people. Jesus says that this temple is a “house of prayer.”
Let us increasingly pray with Kingdom vision, being strengthened to pray in alignment with the Father’s will so that we might see God do “greater things”. Jesus has promised that “I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Son may bring glory to the Father. You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it.” (John 14: 13-14)
PRAYER
"“It is written,” Jesus said to them, “‘My house will be a house of prayer’”" (Luke 19:46)
The picture of watchmen on the walls of Jerusalem is a picture not simply of those who scan the countryside for approaching enemies. Isaiah says these watchmen are not silent; they call on the Lord and take no rest in their task. They are watchmen that call forth God’s purposes for His holy city. Until! Until the Lord establishes Jerusalem and makes her the praise of the earth!
We have seen the coming of God’s Glory in Christ, but we eagerly wait for The Day when Christ shall return! In the New Testament, Paul urges us to pray without ceasing (1 Thess. 5:17). Jesus describes the dwelling place of God, His Temple, as the community of God’s people. Jesus says that this temple is a “house of prayer.”
Let us increasingly pray with Kingdom vision, being strengthened to pray in alignment with the Father’s will so that we might see God do “greater things”. Jesus has promised that “I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Son may bring glory to the Father. You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it.” (John 14: 13-14)
PRAYER
- God help us to pray beyond our personal problems to lay hold of your promises for many others.
- Father give us strength and steady vision to stick to our post as a watching people. Let our prayers call forth your coming Glory!
- Thank the Lord for the prayer team who meet weekly to pray.
- Pray that God will continue to teach us to pray with zeal, steadfast determination, and to pray in patient pursuit of His promises.
- Pray for God to inspire new movements of prayer in our cities, congregations, and families. May we pray at all times and not lose heart. (Luke 18:1)