(Pray For Every One You Know)
TO THE BIBLE: 1 Timothy 2:1-2 MSG
“The first thing I want you to do is pray. Pray every way you know how, for everyone you know. Pray especially for rulers and their governments to rule well….”
LET’S TALK
Many times when people who have done some really heinous things that defy explanation are asked the motive for their actions, they would say they heard a voice or felt “something” pressurizing them to do what they did.
That’s the influence of demons! Sometimes, people are possessed by demon spirits who influence them to carry out such despicable acts.
That’s why God tells us to pray for people, so they wouldn’t come under such evil influences. The Bible tells us in Luke 22:3 that Satan entered into Judas Iscariot.
When that happened, he left where Jesus and the other disciples were, and went to the chief priest to betray the Son of God!
When Judas saw Jesus hanging on the Cross, he thought Jesus would miraculously deliver Himself, but He didn’t.
Matthew 27:3-5 tells us, “When Judas, who had betrayed him, saw that Jesus was condemned, he was seized with remorse and returned the thirty silver coins to the chief priests and the elders…
So Judas threw the money into the temple and left. Then he went away and hanged himself.” What does that tell you? Satan caused him to do it.
This is what is happening with some people today; they’re taking steps that are harmful to their lives, families, businesses, and relationships.
If you know anyone like this, take some time to pray for them that they’ll have the will, desire, and boldness to do what’s right and refuse to yield to every corrupting and negative influence. Most importantly, pray for their salvation if they are not born again.
Go Deeper
1 Timothy 2: 1-2 AMPC; Ezekiel 33:6-7
Pray:
Dear Father, I pray for people everywhere today, that wisdom and understanding be granted them to live in accordance with your divine will and plan, and to make the right decisions that’ll benefit their lives, and cause peace and prosperity to be established, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Daily Bible Reading
ONE YEAR
1 Peter 5, Lamentations 3-5
TWO YEAR
John 15:1-10, 1 Chronicles 26
Act:
For the next fifteen minutes, pray passionately in the Spirit for specific people on your mind with the prayer points in today’s message on your mind.