Saturday
23rd May 2020.
Read Acts 18:23-28, Psalm 47 and John 16:23-28
“Until
now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, so
that your joy may be complete.” (John 16:24)
It is one
thing to pray but a different thing to have confidence in God. Think of this,
almost everybody you know prays if there is a church close to your house, they
are probably at prayer right now, people have no problem praying but the real
question is: “How many of us believe in the power of prayers?”
I used to
think we are a religious nation but this pandemic has proven otherwise. The
same persons who while aspiring for political office visited the various prayer
houses seeking for “Divine Favour” have forgotten the power of prayers in dealing
with this crisis.
In today’s
Gospel passage, Jesus tells us: “If you ask anything of the Father, he will
give it to you in my name … ask and you will receive, that your joy may be
complete.” The problem is, after asking, we refuse to drop our burdens
completely with Jesus. We rise to our feet with heavy hearts as though we
wasted our time praying. If prayer does not leave you joyful and happy, it
means you haven’t prayed. Start all over again!
If you do
not believe that your prayers are capable of changing anything, then you are
yet to understand the meaning of prayer. The deeper your confidence in the
power and effectiveness of even a single line of prayer, the more you see the
result in your life. Make sure you reflect on every word you utter during prayer,
know that whatever you say is heard by God; know that prayer really works,
prayer changes things.
Our first
reading today talks about a Jew named Apollos. He was an eloquent man well
versed in the scriptures even though he was not properly catechised. Thanks to
Priscilla and Aquila who took it upon themselves to teach him more. He was able
to refute other Jews in public using the Scriptures.
Apollos
displayed a willingness to learn from Priscilla and Aquila and it paid off.
Sometimes, when we are gifted, we could easily fall into the trap of pride,
refusing to learn and refusing to grow. There is nothing as bad as being
ignorant and yet arrogant.
Let us
pray: Lord Jesus, transform my prayer life that I may remain forever joyful and
peacefully. Amen.
Be Happy. Live
Positive. Have Faith. It is well with you. God bless you. (Saturday after the
Ascension of the Lord. Bible Study: Acts 18:23-28,
Psalm 47 and John 16:23-28).
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