Saturday, September 27
A righteous man’s supplication, when it is at work, has much force.—Jas. 5:16.
Older ones, do you appreciate just how much your prayers benefit the congregation? Because of your faith in Christ’s shed blood, you enjoy an approved standing before Jehovah, and because of your record of endurance, your faith has acquired a “tested quality.” (Jas. 1:3; 1 Pet. 1:7) Your prayers in support of Jehovah’s Kingdom work are needed. Some of our brothers are in prison on account of their Christian neutrality. Others have fallen victim to natural disasters, wars, and civil strife. Still others, right in our own congregations, are facing temptations or opposition. (Matt. 10:35, 36) Those taking the lead in the preaching work and in overseeing congregations also need your regular prayers in their behalf. (Eph. 6:18, 19; Col. 4:2, 3) How good it is that you mention fellow believers in your prayers, as Epaphras did!—Col. 4:12. w07 6/1 2:14, 15 |