CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen
Excerpt from the message: Effective Prayer - Zac Poonen
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Summary
The speaker emphasizes that believers must prioritize seeking the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, promising that all other needs will follow. Effective prayer involves persistently crying out to the Lord for what Jesus purchased on the cross, focusing specifically on bringing in those who desire to be disciples, rather than praying broadly for entire regions. Furthermore, the speaker stresses the power of praying together in agreement and praying for the church to be purified by God, removing the proud and leaving only the humble.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Seek the kingdom of God firstBelievers are encouraged to seek God's kingdom and righteousness first, trusting that all necessary things will be provided without having to fight for worldly needs.
The persistent widow as an example of prayerUsing the parable of the persistent widow, the speaker explains that praying always means maintaining an attitude that refuses to give an inch of territory to the devil.
Praying specifically for those whom God has chosenFollowing Jesus' example in John 17, the speaker explains that he does not pray generically for the whole world or entire countries, but specifically for those whom God has chosen to become disciples.John 17:9
The power of gathered prayer and agreementJesus promised that when two or three gather in His name in true agreement—meaning without conflict between them—He is present in their midst with greater power.Matthew 18:20
What we should pray for togetherBelievers can pray together for personal needs, church needs, country leadership, and specifically that seekers of a godly life will come while hypocrites are exposed and driven out.
Removing the proud and leaving a humble peopleBased on the prophecy in Zephaniah, the speaker prays that God will remove proud and boastful people from the church and leave a humble, truthful people so that the Lord's presence remains in their midst.Zephaniah 3:11
The ongoing sifting and purification of the churchGod continually sifts the church through the preaching of His word, allowing some to be offended and leave while others remain to fulfill His purposes.
CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen
Excerpt from the message: Effective Prayer - Zac Poonen
To listen to the complete message click here : https://cfcindia.com/sermon/effective-prayer
Visit our website for more information: https://www.cfcindia.com
Summary
The speaker emphasizes that believers must prioritize seeking the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, promising that all other needs will follow. Effective prayer involves persistently crying out to the Lord for what Jesus purchased on the cross, focusing specifically on bringing in those who desire to be disciples, rather than praying broadly for entire regions. Furthermore, the speaker stresses the power of praying together in agreement and praying for the church to be purified by God, removing the proud and leaving only the humble.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Seek the kingdom of God firstBelievers are encouraged to seek God's kingdom and righteousness first, trusting that all necessary things will be provided without having to fight for worldly needs.
The persistent widow as an example of prayerUsing the parable of the persistent widow, the speaker explains that praying always means maintaining an attitude that refuses to give an inch of territory to the devil.
Praying specifically for those whom God has chosenFollowing Jesus' example in John 17, the speaker explains that he does not pray generically for the whole world or entire countries, but specifically for those whom God has chosen to become disciples.John 17:9
The power of gathered prayer and agreementJesus promised that when two or three gather in His name in true agreement—meaning without conflict between them—He is present in their midst with greater power.Matthew 18:20
What we should pray for togetherBelievers can pray together for personal needs, church needs, country leadership, and specifically that seekers of a godly life will come while hypocrites are exposed and driven out.
Removing the proud and leaving a humble peopleBased on the prophecy in Zephaniah, the speaker prays that God will remove proud and boastful people from the church and leave a humble, truthful people so that the Lord's presence remains in their midst.Zephaniah 3:11
The ongoing sifting and purification of the churchGod continually sifts the church through the preaching of His word, allowing some to be offended and leave while others remain to fulfill His purposes.
