Scripture to Read: Ephesians 6
As we continue to focus on the ministry of “multiplication,” we know prayer has to be a vital part of each day of our lives. God wants us in an attitude of prayer at all times to carry out the ministry of “multiplication” through His guidance in our lives. Prayer is similar to the way we use our cell phones. We constantly text, answer calls, make calls, plus answer and send emails, and check our social media accounts. We are in constant contact with people all day. God wants us so connected with Him that we don’t do anything without talking to Him about it first. We must remember that we can’t carry out the ministry of “multiplication” without Him. The good news is that we can fellowship with God because His Holy Spirit lives in us. The reason we fellowship with our Lord and pursue His Word is that we walk into a spiritual battlefield each day. The enemy wants people to remain lost, and we are battling to share Christ with them so they can cross over from death to life; that is why we must pray for each other as believers. As we pray, we need to pray Ephesians 6:19–20. Praying something like this, “Heavenly Father, give us Your words as we open our mouths to make known with boldness the mystery of the gospel, that in proclaiming it we speak boldly as we ought to speak.” If all believers would pray Ephesians 6:19–20 daily for one another, imagine what would happen through the ministry of “multiplication."
Challenge & Application
· What are you doing each day to be prepared for the spiritual battlefield you walk into?
· How different would all believers be if we all prayed Ephesians 6:19–20 and trusted God to use us?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!