And When They Prayed

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When They Prayed!

There can be a lot of talk and discussion about prayer, but nothing gets accomplished without praying to our All Powerful, All Mighty, Loving Heavenly Father…
The Apostles and disciples new the importance of praying in Jesus name. Notice: And when they had prayed.

“And when they had prayed, the place where they had gathered together was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak the word of God with boldness.” Acts 4:31 NAS

The believers were being persecuted because they were followers of Jesus. Jesus was already resurrected from the grave. Jesus admonished the disciples to tarry, wait in Jerusalem until you are empowered from on high (See Acts 1:4-8).They would receive God’s power and anointing as they were filled with the Spirit.

1. Jesus reminded the disciples in the Sermon on the Mount ” But when you pray, go into your closet (a private place of prayer with God), shut the door and pray to your Father in secret.

‭Matthew 6:6 NIV‬
“But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.”

This is our private prayer time of devotional prayer.
Remember, God rewards what is done in secret or private. Men, people, hypocrites look for the dog and pony show!

2. And When They Prayed.
Acts 4:31 Shows corporate praying together as Believers.

Can I remind you we are not in competition with one another. We are all part of the same body of Christ. We need each other! Yes, there is strength in numbers! ” One will chase a thousand, two will put ten thousand to flight” We do not need to be intimidated or afraid by the enemy. ” if God is for us, who can be against us”

The Church Body needs a revival, A spiritual awakening! Especially in USA and beyond. Politics is not the answer. A move of God’s Holy Spirit is the answer.

3. “When they prayed they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God with boldness.”

Yes, as a believer we need God’s anointing not only to preach and teach, but to serve, love, and live out the Christian life as Jesus desires us to live. Not in our strength, but God’s strength and power.

“Be filled” means a continuous filling.
‭Ephesians 5:18-20 NLT‬
“Don’t be drunk with wine, because that will ruin your life. Instead, BE FILLED with the Holy Spirit, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs among yourselves, and making music to the Lord in your hearts. And give thanks for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ”.

When we stop praying, we stop being filled with God’s Spirit.
The key is when you pray, privately and with others God will begin to fill us once again.

“It’s not by might, nor by power. But by My Spirit, says the Lord” Zechariah 4:6

When we pray we must be honest with God and honest with ourselves. Man, people can be fooled, but we cannot fool God! Period.

4. When we pray we will experience a revival.
   2 Chronicles 7:14-15

“If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. [15] Now my eyes will be open and my ears attentive to the prayers offered in this place.”

Is this your hearts desire today. For God to work in your life and heart? Let God do a new thing in your heart and life today. Let God pour out to you and Fill You with His Holy Spirit today!
“And when they prayed, they were all filled with the Holy Spirit…”

Enjoy your day and coming week my friend. If you are on vacation in the next few weeks take some time to pray and let God fill you my friend. Pray for revival for us, our families, our churches, our nation, our world 🌎