Word, Heart & Mind #398 James 5:17-18 Prayer is truly the believer's source of power. In our text today, James continues to emphasize the power of prayer. Elijah, one of the four Old Testament figures referenced by James, is well known to us. Although God used Elijah mightily in many miracles and in defeating idolatry, he was still human, like you and me. The events of Elijah's life exemplify his faithfulness and humanity. There is an often-quoted thought by J. C. Ryle that reminds us, "The best of men are men at best." James says this was true of Elijah. The power in prayer is seen through God, not the achievements of man.
This was such a powerful reminder that prayer truly is our lifeline 🙏 James 5:16 says, The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much Elijah was indeed a man with a nature like ours yet God moved mightily through his prayers because they were aligned with His will. It encourages me that the same God who heard Elijah hears us today I was also reminded of Jesus’ words in John 15:7 If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you The real source of power is not in us but in our abiding in Him. Even when the answer isn’t what we expect, we can rest in His sovereignty, knowing as Romans 8:28 promise all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose Thank you for pointing us back to the truth that every moment is a “God moment.” Whether in the miraculous or in the quiet ordinary days, He is faithful. Lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world (Matthew 28:20). That is the greatest assurance of all.Brother I tried to text you but my old account has been suspended this is my new account brother I don’t want to lose connection with you that’s why I am informing you quickly please save this account so we can stay in touch I really value our communication and I will keep sharing updates from here brother
This was such a powerful reminder that prayer truly is our lifeline 🙏 James 5:16 says, The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much Elijah was indeed a man with a nature like ours yet God moved mightily through his prayers because they were aligned with His will. It encourages me that the same God who heard Elijah hears us today I was also reminded of Jesus’ words in John 15:7 If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you The real source of power is not in us but in our abiding in Him. Even when the answer isn’t what we expect, we can rest in His sovereignty, knowing as Romans 8:28 promise all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose Thank you for pointing us back to the truth that every moment is a “God moment.” Whether in the miraculous or in the quiet ordinary days, He is faithful. Lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world (Matthew 28:20). That is the greatest assurance of all.Brother I tried to text you but my old account has been suspended this is my new account brother I don’t want to lose connection with you that’s why I am informing you quickly please save this account so we can stay in touch I really value our communication and I will keep sharing updates from here brother