Day 233
Ephesians 3:14
"For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,"
Paul had just finished explaining some of the divine plan of God for man, which was accomplished through Jesus Christ. In Ephesians 3:16, he began to express what he wanted God to do for the believers he was writing to. He realized that if he wanted anything significant for them, then prayer to the almighty God would be necessary. We are totally dependent on Him.
Paul said, "For this cause....." Do we have a cause or a reason to approach God today? What do we want Him to help us or someone else with? We have a cause to bow before God every day, if for no other reason, to thank Him for the privilege of being a part of His family. We should also keep in mind that He can do something about everything if we pray. Instead of complaining or magnifying the challenges we face in life, we should pray. God will respond to our prayers, as we approach Him in faith. God cannot always change a situation immediately, because He has given man authority over the earth, and He will allow men to make decisions of their own free will. However, God will deal with those we pray for and give them every opportunity to make the right choices. It seemed impossible for the Soviet Union to ever allow religious freedom in their domains, but there were people who prayed and never gave up. Finally, as leaders came and went, God found vessels who would cooperate with Him, and a change took place. Thank God for those who kept standing in faith. Our prayers are never in vain.
Regardless of what things look like, we must have the same response to every challenge - "For this cause, I tum to God." If He did not need our cooperation to make changes, He would not have asked us to pray.
When I see trouble or a need of any kind, I will turn my attention away from the challenge and turn to God for help. He always hears me. My prayers make a difference.