2 Kings 18,19; 2 Chr 32; James 5

It Works! James 5
In this book, James recognizes the lordship of Jesus, referring to himself as a ‘bondservant” of God and urges all believers to exercise their faith in both personal and social arenas. It is so wonderful to know that having accepted Jesus as Lord and Savior, we are in “right standing” with God. We know this is only because of what He has done on the cross and not by our own works. (Eph 2:8). It is with this understanding that we can grab hold and act on this powerful statement concerning prayer! “The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.” James 5:16b

Do you ever feel you have absolutely nothing to give? According to James, as believers we have the great opportunity to plant a seed of ‘faith believing,’ ‘love motivated,’ prayer in another person’s life! I was raised seeing the powerful results of effective prayer and I have grown to appreciate the influence of a praying parent. What does prayer do? The prayer of faith works! Working for what is right. It is this fervent prayer of a righteous man that characterizes energy to see things happen.
George Muller, who founded five orphan homes in the 1800’s and received a million and a half in money by prayer and faith alone states; “God is still the living God, and now, as well as thousands of years ago, He listens to the prayers of His children, and helps those who trust in Him.” About prayer Mr. Muller had very definite views. ‘In order to be successful, prayer, he said, must originate with the Holy Spirit, and not be the product or impulse of a human mind.’ One incident was a gift of jewelry sent to be sold for the orphans included a costly diamond ring. Before it was sent to the sale rooms Mr. Muller used it to write upon the window of his room “Jehovah Jireh” to encourage him in the coming dark days he anticipated without fear.”

God has made a way for those who believe to boldly go before the throne room of grace. We have a great opportunity to pray and then trust His provision. Let us not take this privilege of prayer too lightly but let us believe for and trust in His good work to be done.
Let us pray!


God Bless,
Pastor Kim


Next Reading: Is 22-24; Heb 12