Prayer and Promises

THE PROMISE 

Now may the God of peace...make you perfect in every good work to do His will, working in you that which is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.

— Hebrews 13:20,21, MEV  

THE TESTIMONY 

The Son of God came to this world to leave an example of a perfect life. He sacrificed Himself for the joy that was set before Him, the joy of seeing souls rescued from Satan’s grasp and saved in the kingdom of God. “Follow Me” was Christ’s command. Those who follow His example will share in the divine work of doing good. 

In following Christ, looking unto Him who is the Author and Finisher of your faith, you will feel that you are working under His eye, that you are influenced by His presence, and that He knows your motives. At every step you will humbly inquire: Will this please Jesus? Will it glorify God? Morning and evening your earnest prayers should ascend to God for His blessing and guidance. True prayer takes hold upon Omnipotence and gives us the victory. Upon his knees the Christian obtains strength to resist temptation. 

While engaged in your daily labor, lift up the soul to God in prayer. It was thus that Enoch walked with God. The silent, fervent prayer of the soul will rise like holy incense to the throne of grace and will be as acceptable to God as if offered in the sanctuary. To all who thus seek Him, Christ becomes a present help in time of need. 

“Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against Thee.” The heart preoccupied with the word of God is fortified against Satan. Those who make Christ their daily companion and familiar friend will feel that the powers of an unseen world are all around them; and by looking unto Jesus they will become assimilated to His image. By beholding they become changed to the divine pattern; their character is softened, refined, and ennobled for the heavenly kingdom. 

When a true, earnest zeal is manifested in your character and works,...unbelievers will see by your deportment, and feel in your presence, that you have a peace of which they have no knowledge, a serenity to which they are strangers. They will believe that you are working for God, for your works will be wrought in Him. 

— Testimonies for the Church Volume 4, p.615,616  

THE RESPONSE 

Follow example of Christ and share in the divine work of doing good. At every step humbly inquire: Will this please Jesus? Will it glorify God?

Morning and evening earnestly pray to God for His blessing and guidance.

In prayer take hold on Omnipotence for the victory. Obtain the strength to resist temptation on your knees. 

Preoccupy your heart with the word of God. Make Christ your daily companion and familiar friend, feel that the powers of an unseen world are all around you.