One who stands in the gap

It’s a story from the distant past, with profound implications today. A story of glory on the mountain – mutiny in the valley. Reading it, we can see how the Lord responded when a people who had just committed themselves to be his people reveled in breaking their vows. As we open ourselves to the Word and the Spirit, may we see much more.

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Praying for God

It’s not surprising that Jesus taught us to pray to God. It’s not surprising that he taught us to pray for people. What’s stunning is this: Jesus taught us to pray for God. That is, the Son taught us to pray first for the Father to rise up in his own behalf. As we pray in this way, we pray powerfully and effectively for people too.

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