17th February 2025

Praying In The Spirit

The Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings

which cannot be uttered.  

Romans 8:26 

Today's Bible Reading: Romans 8:18-27.

The Scottish reformer John Knox, with an all-consuming soul-concern for his country, prayed, “Give me Scotland, or I die!” His earnest travail was rewarded with a spiritual rebirth in his land. This is what is termed “praying in the Spirit.” It is the manifestation of a deep spiritual concern for others, and it is instilled by the Spirit of God. This kind of prayer can leap over oceans, speed across burning deserts, spring over mountains, bound through jungles, and carry the healing, helping power of the Gospel to the object of prayer.

That “the Spirit Himself makes intercession” indicates that it is actually God pleading, praying, and mourning through us. Thus, we become co-labourers with God, actual partners with Him; our lives are lifted from the low plane of self and selfishness to the high plane of creativeness with God. John Knox worked for God, and the (Reformed or Presbyterian) Church in Scotland was born, and God's word spread throughout all Scotland, resulting in the salvation of thousands in that country. 

Prayer

God of all ages, hear my prayer for the lost, raise up I pray, godly men to faithfully proclaim and teach Your Word. Merciful God, thank You, that my heart's cry is heard, in Jesus Name. Amen