And the Lord said, I have pardoned according to thy word. Numbers 14:20
See the power of prayer, and the delight God takes in putting honour upon it. He designed a pardon, but Moses shall have the praise of obtaining it by prayer: it shall be done according to thy word; thus as a prince, he has power with God, and prevails. See what countenance and encouragement God gives to our intercessions, for others, that we may be public-spirited in prayer. Here is a whole nation rescued from ruin by the effectual fervent prayer of one righteous man. (Matthew Henry)
I like that last thought--a whole nation rescued from ruin by the fervent prayer of one righteous man. I pray for our country and when I do; my prayers are addressed to the God of Abraham. Sodom and Gomorrah were destroyed for lack of one righteous person; I know there are children of God in America who desire what's best for this country. It really does only take one to turn the tide.
1 comment:
I must admit I have lax in praying for the country. I pray for individuals, but sometimes all the things wrong in the country seem overwhelming.
I guess I need to remember that nothing is overwhelming to God!
Thank you for the reminder,
Loretta
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