DAY 27: Multi-Generational Prayer - Part 2

By Vicky Porterfield (Prayerfields)

“And Simeon came in the Spirit to the temple, and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, Simeon spoke… ‘For my eyes have seen Thy salvation, which Thou hast prepared in the presence of all peoples, a light of revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of Thy people Israel.’ And His mother and father were amazed at the things which were being said about their son.”
— Luke 2:27-32 (NASB)

Luke 1 and 2 tell the story of the coming of Jesus to the earth. The times were much like today with confusion, governmental strife, oppression of the religious, unrest among the different races, and the teachings of worldly Greek philosophy. Several people were on the scene and played a role in the beautiful story of the birth of a Savior. They were young and old, men and women. Of course, we find the newly betrothed Joseph and Mary, perhaps in their early teens. Then we see the older parents who had just given birth to John the baptizer, Zacharias, and Elizabeth. But God did not leave out the grandparents of that day. Jesus was welcomed by the prophet Simeon and the praying momma Anna.

At the coming of the Lord, God wanted them all present, and each one had a visitation of the Spirit who brought the revelation about Jesus. Likely each character represented his/her role in preparing the way of the Lord. The zeal of the younger ones and the wisdom of the elderly brought great passion that day. Aren’t you grateful that none were left out of the great celebration of the birth of Jesus?

We desperately need the revelation of Jesus Christ to come to students and staff on every college campus. As we pray and ask the Lord for a visitation of Jesus, let us be mindful that it will take all of us. Old and young must hold hands while men and women join together and ask for God to come powerfully. We want to experience the glory of God in our midst, so we must go beyond our own group and join with others who are not like us. Grab hold of your parents and their prayers for you. Believe God with those who have prayed for decades, like Anna in the temple. Unite for the coming of the Lord!

PRAYER POINTS:

• Intentionally, gather with young believers and ask for a visitation of the Lord in the next year. This may be elementary or high school students. Or likely other peers on a campus you attend.
• Ask the Lord in prayer for a person of a different age to be your spiritual parent or son/daughter. Then approach them and ask for a time to meet and pray together.
• Call a parent or a son/daughter and agree that Jesus Christ has come and wants to do miracles in your midst. Combine your faith as you pray for revival and awakening among your friends. (Note: Most parents and grandparents long for the day they can pray with you. Expect to learn from each other.)
• Continually bless younger and older Christians who love Jesus as you do.
• Men and women, encourage and respect what each other offers in their roles as you lift up the name of Jesus Christ.