THEY ARE GOD'S GIFT TO YOU

(Pray For Your Pastors And Leaders)
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Sunday, February 16th 2025
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome PhD

TO THE BIBLE:
1 Thessalonians 5:25 KJV
“Brethren, pray for us”

LET’S TALK
In the book of Acts, we learn about a tough time for the early Church. King Herod had the Apostle James killed, and when he saw that it made the people happy, he arrested Peter too, planning to kill him as well (Acts 12:1–5). When James was taken, the church hadn’t realized how powerful intercession could be. But when Peter was arrested, they understood what needed to be done. The Bible says the church prayed constantly to God for Peter, and their prayers made a difference (Acts 12:5).

This story shows how important it is to pray for our leaders. Do you ever pray for your pastor or church leaders? It’s crucial because they play a big role in guiding us in our spiritual journey. The Apostle Paul asked the church to pray for him, saying, “Pray for us: for we trust we have a good conscience” (Hebrews 13:18 NIV).

Paul asked for prayers for two main reasons. First, he needed boldness to share the Gospel (Ephesians 6:19). Second, the church needed him. Paul even said, “For I am torn between the two: I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far; but it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body” (Philippians 1:23–24 NIV).

If Paul had passed on too soon, the church would have missed out on the amazing revelations God gave him. But because people prayed, Paul was able to complete his mission. That’s why he later declared, “I am pure from the blood of all men, for I have not hesitated to proclaim to you the whole will of God” (Acts 20:26–27 NIV).

So remember, praying for your pastors and leaders is important—they are God’s gift to you.

GO DEEPER
2 Thessalonians 3:1-2
Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it is with you: 2 And that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men: for all men have not faith.

Romans 15:30-32
Now I beseech you, brethren, for the Lord Jesus Christ’s sake, and for the love of the Spirit, that ye strive together with me in your prayers to God for me; 31 That I may be delivered from them that do not believe in Judaea; and that my service which I have for Jerusalem may be accepted of the saints; 32 That I may come unto you with joy by the will of God, and may with you be refreshed.

Ephesians 6:19-20
And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel, 20 For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.

SPEAK
Dear Father, I pray for pastors and ministers of the Gospel all around the world today, that their strength fail not. I declare that through them, the Gospel is spreading rapidly around the world with the speed of the Spirit. I pray that you grant them utterance and opportunities to impact many more souls as they preach the Gospel with miracles, signs and wonders, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

DAILY BIBLE READING
ONE YEAR
Mark 2:1-22, Leviticus 9-10

TWO YEAR
Acts 18:24-19:1-7, Psalm 23-24

ACT
Dedicate some time today to pray for your pastors.

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