THE PRAYER LIFE OF A GOOD SOLDIER (6 OF 7)
by Jeff Schreve
Scripture: Luke 18:1-8
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The Prayer Life of a Good Soldier (6 of 7)
Soldiers of the Cross
Jeff Schreve
Luke 18:1-8
If you have your Bible, please turn to Luke Luke chapter 18. We're in a series called Soldiers of the Cross. It's based on Second Timothy chapter 2 where Paul tells Timothy, "Suffer hardship with me as a good soldier of Christ Jesus." And we've talked about the Discipline of a Good Soldier, and the Courage of a Good Soldier, and the Armor of a Good Soldier. We put on the full armor of God so that we can stand firm against the schemes of the devil. And now we want to talk about the Prayer Life of a Good Soldier.
You know, it's interesting in the passage in Ephesians 6 where the Bible talks about the armor of God, right when it says, "And take the shield of faith, with which you'll be able to extinguish all the flaming missiles of the evil one. And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God. With all prayer and perseverance be on the alert and to be praying." See, the prayers are what gives power to the armor of God as we pray, and as we seek the Lord. And so, today we want to talk about the Prayer Life of a Good Soldier.
Now, one of the greatest gifts that God has given us is the gift of an open heaven. Ephesians 4, "Therefore, let us draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need." God has given us an open throne-room where we can come, and we can petition Him. The psalmist says this: "I love the LORD because He hears my voice and my supplications. Because He has inclined His ear to me, therefore I will call upon Him as long as I live." The King of the universe says to His children, "I am listening to you. I want to hear from you. Call to Me, and I will answer you and show you great and mighty things which you do not know."
Now, the sad reality in your life, my life, our lives together, is our prayer lives tend to not be so great. Go ...
Soldiers of the Cross
Jeff Schreve
Luke 18:1-8
If you have your Bible, please turn to Luke Luke chapter 18. We're in a series called Soldiers of the Cross. It's based on Second Timothy chapter 2 where Paul tells Timothy, "Suffer hardship with me as a good soldier of Christ Jesus." And we've talked about the Discipline of a Good Soldier, and the Courage of a Good Soldier, and the Armor of a Good Soldier. We put on the full armor of God so that we can stand firm against the schemes of the devil. And now we want to talk about the Prayer Life of a Good Soldier.
You know, it's interesting in the passage in Ephesians 6 where the Bible talks about the armor of God, right when it says, "And take the shield of faith, with which you'll be able to extinguish all the flaming missiles of the evil one. And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God. With all prayer and perseverance be on the alert and to be praying." See, the prayers are what gives power to the armor of God as we pray, and as we seek the Lord. And so, today we want to talk about the Prayer Life of a Good Soldier.
Now, one of the greatest gifts that God has given us is the gift of an open heaven. Ephesians 4, "Therefore, let us draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need." God has given us an open throne-room where we can come, and we can petition Him. The psalmist says this: "I love the LORD because He hears my voice and my supplications. Because He has inclined His ear to me, therefore I will call upon Him as long as I live." The King of the universe says to His children, "I am listening to you. I want to hear from you. Call to Me, and I will answer you and show you great and mighty things which you do not know."
Now, the sad reality in your life, my life, our lives together, is our prayer lives tend to not be so great. Go ...
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