Prayer and Promises

THE PROMISE  

Jesus came and told his disciples, “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” 

— Matthew 28:18,20, NLT

THE TESTIMONY 

Let us begin to work for those who have not had the light. 

“All power is given unto Me in heaven and in earth,” the Saviour declares, “and, lo, I am with you alway.” Matthew 28:18, 20. 

What we need is a living faith, faith to proclaim…that we have a living Savior, one who will go before us and who will work with us. God will do the work if we will furnish Him the instruments. 

There needs to be among us a great deal more of prayer and much less of unbelief. We need to lift up the standard higher. 

Christ is always at our right hand as we proclaim liberty to the captives and deal the bread of life to hungry souls. When we keep before our minds the urgency and importance of our work, the salvation of God will be revealed in a remarkable manner. 

God help us to…act as if we were in earnest, as if the souls of men and women were worth saving. 

Let us seek a new conversion. We need the presence of the Holy Spirit of God with us, that our hearts may be softened and that we may not bring a harsh spirit into the work. 

I pray that the Holy Spirit may take full possession of our hearts. Let us act like children of God who are looking to Him for counsel, ready to work out His plans wherever presented. God will be glorified by such a people, and those who witness our zeal will say: Amen and amen. 

“How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings…Thy God reigneth!”  

— Testimonies to the Church, Volume 9, p.107,108

THE RESPONSE  

Seek a great deal more of prayer and much less of unbelief.

Pray for the the presence of the Holy Spirit of God to be with you that your heart may be softened and not bring a harsh spirit into the work.

Pray that the Holy Spirit may take full possession of your heart.