http://rlcf.church
River of Life Christian Fellowship
1306 N Lincoln Avenue
Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The speaker emphasizes the constant importance of prayer, drawing a contrast between Daniel's public prayer and Jesus' teaching to pray privately in secret. He asserts that this private access to the Father is a divine privilege that no persecution or circumstance can ever take away, even when facing extreme hardship. Ultimately, the message is one of unwavering access to God through prayer, no matter the difficulty.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
How Daniel prayed facing JerusalemWhen conspirators tried to trap Daniel, they knew he prayed toward Jerusalem in accordance with Solomon's dedication prayer in 1 Kings.
Jesus teaching on secret prayerJesus instructed His followers to pray in secret behind closed doors to a Father who sees in secret and rewards openly.Matthew 6:6
The privilege of prayer that no one can take awayPersecution and imprisonment may strip away everything else, but no one can ever sever a believer's private access to their heavenly Father.
Learning to pray like JesusWatching Jesus return from private prayer renewed and strengthened, the disciples asked Him to teach them to pray, leading Him to teach them to address God as Father.
There is never a 'do not disturb' on God's doorReflecting on earthly fatherhood, Allan realizes that just as he wants his children to always be able to reach him, our heavenly Father is always accessible to us.
Jesus's endurance and prayer on the crossEven while being crucified, Jesus maintained His prayer life, crying out to His Father until He bore our sin and suffered hell so we would not have to.
The promise of the Holy Spirit for our childrenOn the day of Pentecost, Peter proclaimed that the promise of the Holy Spirit is for believers and for their children.Acts 2:37–39
An example of persistent prayer through decades of rebellionA coworker who spent decades away from the faith was eventually brought back to God through the persistent, long-haul prayers of his mother.
Depending on God whether children are home or awayExperiencing anxiety when his children left the house convicted Alan to rely on God with the same desperation even when they are safely under his roof.
The Lord will fight for you when you keep silentLearning to be silent and trust in the Lord's power rather than our own efforts is essential to seeing God work in our children's hearts.Exodus 14:14
http://rlcf.church
River of Life Christian Fellowship
1306 N Lincoln Avenue
Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The speaker emphasizes the constant importance of prayer, drawing a contrast between Daniel's public prayer and Jesus' teaching to pray privately in secret. He asserts that this private access to the Father is a divine privilege that no persecution or circumstance can ever take away, even when facing extreme hardship. Ultimately, the message is one of unwavering access to God through prayer, no matter the difficulty.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
How Daniel prayed facing JerusalemWhen conspirators tried to trap Daniel, they knew he prayed toward Jerusalem in accordance with Solomon's dedication prayer in 1 Kings.
Jesus teaching on secret prayerJesus instructed His followers to pray in secret behind closed doors to a Father who sees in secret and rewards openly.Matthew 6:6
The privilege of prayer that no one can take awayPersecution and imprisonment may strip away everything else, but no one can ever sever a believer's private access to their heavenly Father.
Learning to pray like JesusWatching Jesus return from private prayer renewed and strengthened, the disciples asked Him to teach them to pray, leading Him to teach them to address God as Father.
There is never a 'do not disturb' on God's doorReflecting on earthly fatherhood, Allan realizes that just as he wants his children to always be able to reach him, our heavenly Father is always accessible to us.
Jesus's endurance and prayer on the crossEven while being crucified, Jesus maintained His prayer life, crying out to His Father until He bore our sin and suffered hell so we would not have to.
The promise of the Holy Spirit for our childrenOn the day of Pentecost, Peter proclaimed that the promise of the Holy Spirit is for believers and for their children.Acts 2:37–39
An example of persistent prayer through decades of rebellionA coworker who spent decades away from the faith was eventually brought back to God through the persistent, long-haul prayers of his mother.
Depending on God whether children are home or awayExperiencing anxiety when his children left the house convicted Alan to rely on God with the same desperation even when they are safely under his roof.
The Lord will fight for you when you keep silentLearning to be silent and trust in the Lord's power rather than our own efforts is essential to seeing God work in our children's hearts.Exodus 14:14
