Day Eight

READ:  Acts 4:23-31

All ancient Jesus-followers agree that prayer is essential in nurturing any worthwhile relationship with God.

James said  The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.¹  Paul repeatedly instructs,  Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction,  faithful in prayer. ²   He charges:  Pray without ceasing! ³

Their unified appeal resonates when we observe Peter alongside the other adventurers as they pray for their city.   Though the “powers and authorities” were stubbornly resistant to new life, the prayer of Jesus’ followers was power enough to “shake” the city and “fill” each pray-er with Spirited boldness.

  Notes:

1.  James 5:16

2.  Romans 12:12 

3.  1 Thessalonians 5:17

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Describe your prayer connection in recent months:

• Drip 
• Slow leak
• Steady flow
• Gushing fountain
• Flood

The two most foundational prayers are “please” and “thank you.”  For what do you need to say “thank you” to God?

For what do you need to pray “please”?

If your above prayers were answered, how might our city be shaken?

Invitation:

Consider praying Peter’s prayer throughout today:

“Now, Lord, consider their threats and enable your servants to speak your word with great boldness. Stretch out your hand to heal and perform signs and wonders through the name of your holy servant Jesus.” 

Acts 4:29-30