The Power of Twos and Threes
We don’t want to suggest that there is an easy method to make things go your way. Nor do we want to insinuate that you can mechanically assemble your prayers to get results. Prayer is a mystery, and it is also a relationship. We don’t submit invoices to God, but we interact with Him and discover His will.
There is an important dynamic, however, that many people often miss concerning effective prayer – and that is praying with others. Jesus said, “I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. For where two or three come together in My name, there I am with them.” (Matthew 18:19-20). What a powerful promise! The context is dealing with the difficulties of confronting and addressing sin, but the promise is very broad. “If two of you will agree about anything you ask for,” in other words if you will pray with one or two other people, you will experience the power of the Father’s answers to your prayers.
If we consistently pray together in twos and threes in our families, with our friends and/or in our work places, imagine what God will do. Jesus declares His presence amidst such gatherings as well as His Father’s answers to prayers that emanate from these simple settings.
It seems that we would all do well to exercise and rely on this promise much more frequently. Is there any one with whom you can pray regularly? Are there “anyones” with whom you could spend some time discerning God’s will, and with whom you could specifically agree in prayer for the Father to do it? Why not try it out? Take the time to develop the practice of prayer with one or two others, and you can confidently believe that you will see new Kingdom power emerge all around your life.
May God stir us up in twos and threes in His presence, and may we somehow stir Him up through our prayers of agreement!
Agreeing with you,
Pastor Tom
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THIS WEEKEND:
SUNDAY (May 25)
* 10:00am - “You have authority to announce the Kingdom of God is near!” - Luke 10:1-24 [Part 2]
- Communion
NEXT WEEKEND:
SUNDAY (June 1)
* 10:00am - “Shaking Prayer: Inviting God’s Transforming Boldness” – Acts 4:23-31
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UPCOMING EVENTS
EARLY MORNING PRAYER - Wednesdays 6-7am @ the Church Office - 406 South Huntington Ave.
LIFE GROUP LEADERS CLOSURE COOKOUT!
Friday, May 30th, 7:00pm - @ the Griffiths’ Home.
ROL PAINTING:
Want to be a part of ROL’s renewal? We are starting a painting campaign to spruce up the church. Starting May 31 we will be meeting the last Saturday of every month from 9-1 to finish painting the basement, parts of the sanctuary and front of the church. This will really help the look and functionality of the building. Free painting lessons included! If you can help, contact Jason Hutchinson; JHBoston@gmail.com or 617-524-2934.
ANNUAL MEETING - Thursday, June 12th 7:30pm
Please clear this date and time in your planners. This is our yearly business meeting. This is when we really see/hear what has taken place in many of the ministries of the church, and approve the reports for our annual records. It’s also when we approve our annual budget and elect leaders/officers. Everyone who is a part of the River of Life community is invited. Members, please make this a priority in your schedule. Annual Reports will be distributed at least one week ahead of time.
STARLIGHT MINISTRY TRAINING:
Starlight Ministries’ mission is to apply God’s victory over homelessness by serving adults and youth on the streets of Boston and Cambridge. Consider taking the training course and pray about getting involved with Starlight ministry! Starlight Ministries’ Street Life Training (Mandatory for all volunteers): June 28, 2008 at 9 AM to 4 PM. Located at Emmanuel Gospel Center (2 San Juan Street, Boston, MA 02118). For more information contact Jane DiZazzo (617) 262-4567 x 182 • jdizazzo@egc.org • www.egc.org/programs/starlight_ministries/index.html
