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Watchful in Prayer: For the Nations
Read It
Matthew 24:1-14
Meditate On It
- What did Jesus say regarding the signs of the times? Enumerate them all (vv1-11)
- What would the world look like when lawlessness is increased? What would life look like when love grows cold? (v12)
- How can one endure amidst these tribulations? (v13)
- What is the primary mission of the disciples before the end comes? (v14)
- What is God’s heart for the nations? See Revelation 22:1-3.
Jesus reminds his disciples about fulfilling the Great Commission, especially in the last days. More than all of the hardships that will happen, a glimmer of hope is mentioned: that all the nations would be reached with the good news of Christ. Indeed, national and global revival can be fulfilled through fervent intercession and Gospel proclamation.
Apply It
- 1. How am I fulfilling the Great Commission where God has placed me (in my family, community, workplace, country)?
- How can I daily practice fervent prayers for my country and other parts of the globe? Ask the Holy Spirit to empower you in this.
- By faith, I will do my part by…
Set Simple, Measurable, Appropriate, Realistic, Time-bound (SMART) commitments
Ex: As a citizen of this country, I will pray every Sunday evening for the national elections next year.
Pray It
Lift up a prayer for the nations—that the Gospel would reach all peoples. Pray that we may all depend on the Lord to recover in the wake of current events, to carry us through the adverse effects on the world economy, and to advance medical treatments for the recovery and protection of all.
读经计划介绍
Nobody knows the exact time of Christ’s return, but we know for a fact that the signs of the time will include hardships and tribulations. We need to be more vigilant, making firm our faith in Christ, and pursuing the accomplishment of the great commission to the best of our efforts, for the glory and honor of our God.
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