In Touch Devotional 30th November 2023 – A Kingdom-Focused Prayer Meeting

In Touch Devotional 30th November 2023 Message by Dr. Charles Stanley

Read In Touch Devotional 30th November 2023 – Thursday Daily Devotional Message Written by Dr. Charles Stanley.

TOPIC:  A Kingdom-Focused Prayer Meeting

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: Acts 1:11-14

MESSAGE: Jesus talked a lot about prayer. He taught its importance not only by His words but also through His actions. At times His prayers were spoken publicly; sometimes He withdrew from the crowds to be alone with the Father. Jesus also spoke of the power of united prayer (Matthew 18:19-20).

If our church gatherings and small groups were to offer heavenly-minded petitions on a consistent basis, what would our prayer meetings be like? There would be greater focus on God and His kingdom. More of us would praise Him for who He is, express godly sorrow for our sinful ways (2 Corinthians 7:10), and speak of our gratitude for all He has done. Our voices would be lifted in praise as we witnessed people coming to the Lord, pride giving way to humility, and insensitivity being replaced by love. We’d rejoice in our glimpses of God’s work in and through our local churches. And we’d be beseeching our Father for others’ salvation and for believers’ spiritual growth.

How excited we would be to see God answer our prayers. Some of us would find it easier to testify about our Savior, others would be filled with His peace when facing trials, and still others would have the strength to stand firm. Imagine our church, filled to overflowing and becoming the “house of prayer” Jesus said we are meant to be (Matthew 21:13).

BIBLE IN A YEAR: 1 Corinthians 11-13

THOUGHT FOR TODAY: Are you praying for God’s will to be done on earth?

Dr. Charles Stanley was the founder of In Touch Ministries and a New York Times best-selling author. Throughout his ministry, he demonstrated a keen awareness of people’s needs and provided Christ-centered biblically based principles for everyday life.

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