Scripture to Read: Matthew 6:8
God taught us that when we pray, we never pray alone, for His Holy Spirit in us prays with us, for us, and through us. We know God is ONE but has revealed Himself to us as Father, Son, and Spirit. Our prayer life is so important to God that He’s not only given us His Holy Spirit to pray in, for, and through us, but our Lord Jesus Christ is praying with and for us too. God tells us in Romans 8:34, “who is the one who condemns? Christ Jesus is He who died, yes, rather who was raised, who is at the right hand of God, who also intercedes for us.” Christ not only gave His life for us to set us free from sins penalty and power, but now He sits at the Father’s right hand praying for us. God’s Word says it this way about our Lord Jesus Christ in Hebrews 7:25, “Therefore He is able also to save forever those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them.” Christ lives to pray on our behalf. So, in light of God’s Truth, Jesus said in Matthew 6:8, “So do not be like them; for your Father knows what you need before you ask Him.” We know God is omniscient (He knows everything), even knowing what we need before we ask Him, but He still provides us His Holy Spirit to pray with, for, and through us, and then also has our Lord Jesus Christ praying for us. His provision is abundant!
Challenge & Application
· Knowing God the Spirit and God the Son are always praying for us, what’s hindering you from joining them daily?
· What’s one thing you’ll do to broaden and deepen your prayer time with the Father each day?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!