Category: Today’s Word

Colossians 4:2-6. Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. ³ And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. ⁴ Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should. ⁵ Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. ⁶ Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.

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Today’s Word calls us to devote ourselves to prayer—watchful and thankful prayer. But the sad truth is that many believers pray like unbelievers do. They come before God simply to plead for relief from daily pressures, for personal needs, or for better circumstances. They ask for what they fear they might lose and what they feel they must gain. Jesus said that this is how the pagans pray. Even the children of God pray like that because they do not know the Father loves them and already knows what they need (Matthew 6:31-32).

But God calls us to a greater kind of prayer—prayer that sees the world through His heart and participates in His mission. Paul urges the church in Colossae to pray for the movement of the gospel, for open doors, and for clarity in proclaiming Christ. This shows what matters most to God: the salvation of souls and the advancement of His kingdom.

It is easy to imagine the mission field as a distant place across oceans and borders. Yet the true mission fields surround us every day—at home, in our neighborhoods, in our workplaces, in our schools—where Jesus is not known as the Christ. And yet many Christians never step into those fields, even when God places people within arm’s reach who desperately need Christ. We hesitate. We delay. We let fear take the lead instead of faith.

God sees this neglect, and it grieves His heart, because what the world needs most is the authentic gospel that saves. Not a watered-down message that promises motivation or success. Not a distorted gospel that focuses on worldly blessings instead of Christ. All false gospels originate from the enemy, designed to steal, kill, and destroy (John 10:10). The true gospel proclaims Jesus as the Christ—the One and only answer to the root problem of humanity.

This mystery of Christ was hidden for ages but is now revealed to us: that Jesus alone is the True Prophet who reconnects us to God, the True King who conquered Satan, and the True Priest who removed sin’s curse by His blood. No religion, no philosophy, no accomplishment can solve the problem of spiritual death. Only Jesus. And now God has entrusted this truth to us—not for private comfort or enjoyment but for public proclamation.

When we finally see the world through God’s eyes, everything looks different. We see multitudes wandering in darkness without hope, not because they are bad, but because they are lost and dead. They are harassed and helpless like sheep without a shepherd. And the devil knows how to attack those who do not know the truth.

That is why Jesus looks at the world and laments: The harvest is overflowing—but where are the workers? So, He speaks to us today, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field” (Matthew 9:37-38). It’s time we changed the focus of our prayers.

This is why we must pray—because evangelism begins not with our effort but with God’s heart. When the church prays in alignment with His desire, God raises workers, opens doors, and grants courage to speak. We see this clearly in the Book of Acts: every great movement of salvation started with prayer, and prayer always preceded the opening of new mission fields.

And so we must ask ourselves: What breaks the heart of God? What moves Him to act? It is when His children pray for the lost, for the mission field, and for those bound by darkness. God is searching for a few people who will carry His burden in their prayers—people who will refuse to sleep spiritually while others perish.

Every believer has a role in this. You may be the first voice that speaks Christ into someone’s life. You may be the one who plants the seed of truth, or waters the seed already planted, or rejoices in the moment of new birth. No effort for the gospel is wasted—not a single prayer forgotten. Heaven records every act of love that leads someone one step closer to Jesus.

So, lift your eyes from your own needs and look to the fields ripened for harvest. Devote yourself to prayer—alert to spiritual reality and thankful for all God has already given you in Christ. Ask God to fill you with courage anchored in the gospel. Let your words be seasoned with grace so that even a short conversation may open a heart. Wherever you go, go as Christ’s ambassador. God is making His appeal to the world through you.

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Prayer. Father, awaken my heart to what matters most to You. Open the doors of the gospel in my family, in my community, and around the world. Use my life to carry the message of Christ to those who do not yet know Him. Make my prayer a channel of Your saving work. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Colossians 4:2. Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.

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Many believers pray for what they want or need, but few pray for what God desires. But Scripture commands us to devote ourselves to prayer, be watchful, and be thankful. Why? Because the greatest negligence in the church today is our mission field. It is not somewhere far away—it surrounds us every day. Jesus commanded us to go where Christ is not known, yet we often stay still, preoccupied with lesser priorities. This grieves our Father.

The world is filled with distorted, powerless “gospels” that cannot save—messages crafted by the enemy to keep souls in darkness. What is needed most is the true gospel: Jesus is the Christ and Lord. And God is calling for a few who will risk everything to proclaim it—messengers who see the world through His eyes, who rise to shine the light where darkness has covered everyone.

When we recognize the spiritual reality around us—that darkness covers the earth and thick darkness the peoples (Isaiah 60:2)—we will stay watchful. Scripture warns us: “Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour” (1 Peter 5:8).

Though Satan’s authority was broken by Christ’s death and resurrection (1 John 3:8), he continues to oppose and destroy wherever believers remain spiritually unaware. He especially targets the vulnerable—new believers, the doubtful, the discouraged. That is why we must not let our guard down.

God has armed us with the strongest defensive weapon—our identity: “To all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God” (John 1:12).

We have been set free from the law of sin and death (Romans 8:2). The Spirit lives within us (John 14:16–17), giving peace that transcends understanding and helping us grasp the Word (John 14:26–27). We are the temple of God (1 Corinthians 3:16). And when we believe what we have received and pray, God’s power is displayed (Acts 1:8).

God has also entrusted us with the greatest offensive weapon—spiritual authority: “He appointed twelve that they might be with him and that he might send them out to preach and to have authority to drive out demons.” (Mark 3:14–15).

Why authority over demons? Because unbelievers live under the power of the devil (Acts 10:38). Without knowing this authority, evangelism cannot truly happen. This is why Jesus came: “The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the devil’s work” (1 John 3:8).

And now that work continues through us. When we call upon the name of Jesus, the name above every name, the strong man, the devil, is bound, and captives are freed (Romans 10:13; Matthew 12:28–29).

So put on the full armor of God—truth, righteousness, peace, faith, salvation, and the Word (Ephesians 6:10–17). Do not remain passive. Stay alert. Stay thankful. Stand your ground and resist the devil—and he will flee (James 4:7).

You are placed in your mission field with God’s authority and His power for His purpose. Let nothing distract you from that calling.

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Prayer. Father, thank You for giving me authority over the forces of darkness. Open my eyes to the unseen battles around me. Help me stand firm in Your armor, always watchful and thankful. Use me to proclaim the gospel and set captives free. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

1 Corinthians 1:21. For since in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom did not know him, God was pleased through the foolishness of what was preached to save those who believe.

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Evangelism is displaying a life filled with the life and power of Christ. It is shining the Eternal Light that has come upon you. It is not a program or human effort—it is a life movement that naturally flows from those who have truly received the gospel. Evangelism is reviving dead souls by the power of the gospel. It changes someone’s eternal destiny forever.

A person who truly has life in Christ will inevitably experience the joy of seeing that life reproduced in someone else. Thus, a Christian life without evangelism is like a dormant tree in winter—alive, perhaps, but bearing no visible fruit.

Evangelism is testifying to what we have heard and seen (Acts 4:20). Through evangelism, we defeat the devil “by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony” (Revelation 12:11). This is the task the Lord has given us: to tell all nations the Good News about God’s grace (Acts 20:24).

To this end, we plant the seed of the Word of God in the hearts of people: “But the seed falling on good soil refers to someone who hears the word and understands it. This is the one who produces a crop, yielding a hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown” (Matthew 13:23).

Without the Word of God, evangelism would be impossible: “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing” (John 15:5).

There is only one path to faith in Christ—the Word: ^“Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ” (Romans 10:17). God chose to save those who believe through what the world considers the “foolishness” of preaching the Word about Christ (1 Corinthians 1:21).

To this end, God has called us as Christ’s ambassadors: “We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God” (2 Corinthians 5:20).

We have been given the privilege of representing the kingdom of God. Through us, God is making His appeal to those living in the kingdom of darkness. We speak on behalf of Christ when we plead, “Be reconciled to God!” And for this task, God has given us authority over all the forces of darkness (Luke 10:19).

Thus, know your message and ministry of reconciliation. Remember that everywhere you go, you go on Christ’s behalf. God is sending you to carry out His plans in the lives of people.

Do not worry about anything. The power of the throne of the Triune God is on you. Yield everything for the sake of the gospel. When you must choose between two paths, choose the one that will benefit the work of the gospel. Follow the guidance of the Holy Spirit, and He will lead you to victory.

Above all, enjoy your unique identity in Christ. Use the authority of Jesus’ name. Live as Christ’s witness and His ambassador. Always remember: you are God’s pride and joy.

Do not let the world define who you are. Do not let the devil fool you. Stand firm on the Word of God. Live victoriously as you hold onto only Christ (Acts 1:1), the kingdom of God (Acts 1:3), and the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:8).

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Prayer. Father, You have called me as Your ambassador to carry the message of reconciliation to the world. Fill me with Your strength so I may carry it to the ends of the earth. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Romans 1:16. For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile.

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What is the gospel? Why do we need the gospel? Why must we preach the gospel?

Scripture reveals the fundamental cause of every problem humanity has faced since the beginning of time—sin or original sin: “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23). Sin is the displacement from the glory of God—a total disconnection from the Creator of life. This spiritual separation brought death to all mankind: “For the wages of sin is death” (Romans 6:23).

Everyone is born into this condition (Psalm 51:5), forced to live in the realm of death, curse, and hell: “As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins” (Ephesians 2:1). Worse yet, every person is born under the power of the devil, living as a child of the devil (John 8:44). This is humanity’s permanent spiritual condition apart from God.

In this fallen state, people are unconsciously following “the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air” (Ephesians 2:2). They obey the “ancient serpent,” Satan, who continues to lead the whole world astray (Revelation 12:9).

Scripture also makes the coming judgment clear: “People are destined to die once, and after that to face judgment” (Hebrews 9:27). Those who remain under the background of hell will enter eternal destruction in the fire prepared for the devil and his angels (Matthew 25:41)—not merely because of their deeds, but because of their identity as children of the devil (John 8:44).

Yet God, compelled by His unconditional love, sent His Son to die for us: “While we were still sinners, Christ died for us” (Romans 5:8). God placed us before His own Son. He made Him who knew no sin to become sin for us so that we may become the righteousness of God (2 Corinthians 5:21). Through the blood of Christ, God has purchased us and set us free from the law of sin and death (Romans 8:2). He has demolished the power of Satan, curse, and hell that ruled us since the fall.

None of this came by our effort: “For it is by grace you have been saved… it is the gift of God” (Ephesians 2:8–9). Even our faith is a gift from God. We contributed nothing to our salvation. Every step of our salvation was initiated by His grace and applied by His Spirit. All we can do is receive with gratitude what God has freely given.

If anyone receives and believes Jesus as the Christ, God “gives the right to become children of God” (John 1:12). When one hears the gospel, a new life with Christ begins: “If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in” (Revelation 3:20).

There is no time to delay, for “now is the day of salvation” (2 Corinthians 6:2). When you open the door to Christ, you will die with Him and rise with Him. He will come to live in you forever, delivering you from the background of hell and bringing you into His kingdom (Colossians 1:13). He will give you full access to God’s throne to receive mercy and grace (Hebrews 4:16).

Because you are in Christ, God delights in you (Zephaniah 3:17). You are precious and honored in His sight (Isaiah 43:4). The power of hell can no longer defeat you. Jesus prepares a table before your enemy, the devil (Psalm 23:5). So do not be afraid.

You have been anointed as a prophet to proclaim the wonderful works of God (1 Peter 2:9). You are no longer in darkness—you are light in the Lord. So rise and shine!

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Prayer. Father, I thank You for the gospel that came through Your Son Jesus Christ. I will not be ashamed of the gospel, for it is Your power that brings salvation to everyone who believes. Use my life to carry this gospel to the ends of the earth. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Acts 20:24. However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.

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Our life is far too short to live for anything other than what God desires most. Paul understood this so deeply that he considered his life “worth nothing” compared to completing the task entrusted to him. And what is this task? What matters most to God?

It is the task of “testifying to the gospel of God’s grace”—Jesus Christ—to those who do not yet know Him. Nothing in this world can give people the true answer their souls are desperately longing for.

Scripture makes clear the condition of all humanity apart from Christ: enslaved under the curses of Satan, disaster, and hell; living as children of the devil (John 8:44); worshiping idols (Exodus 20:4–5); burdened by emotional distress (Matthew 11:28) and physical suffering (Acts 8:4–8); facing eternal condemnation (Luke 16:19–31); and passing generational curses to their descendants (Matthew 27:25).

This is the human condition, and only the power of the gospel can rescue them from the devil’s grip (Acts 10:38). But God has revealed to us the mystery of this gospel—Jesus as the Christ—and has called us to be ambassadors of Christ, carrying the message of reconciliation into a dying world (2 Corinthians 5:19–20). This is the mission of our lives.

Our calling is not only to evangelize—it is also to nurture those whom God has saved. New believers are precious souls raised from spiritual death, newborn babies in God’s family. So, we must treat them gently, like a mother caring for her little children (1 Thessalonians 2:7). We should remember them constantly in prayer and thank God for them (Romans 1:9). Our attitude toward them must be shaped by love and patience (Romans 15:1).

We must help them build a spiritual foundation firmly rooted in the Word (1 John 5:11–13). Like newborn babies, they must crave pure spiritual milk so they may grow (1 Peter 2:2–3). Our role is to help them receive the Word, retain it, and cultivate hearts that bear fruit (Luke 8:15). This alone enables them to stand against the enemy’s relentless attacks.

Thus, the task that matters most to God is a life movement—saving people from the power of Satan, sin, and hell. For this purpose, He sent His Son, and for this purpose, He gave us Scripture. And because many whom He has appointed for eternal life have not yet believed (Acts 13:48), His life movement continues today. He has called you and your church to participate in this movement. There is no higher calling and no greater privilege.

God already knows our weaknesses. But He tests the direction of our hearts. Do we carry “godly sorrow”—the sorrow that aligns with His heart—or worldly sorrow (2 Corinthians 7:10)? What breaks your heart? Does it match what breaks His?

He is calling you to follow Christ (Matthew 4:19), to enjoy Christ daily, to live for His kingdom, and to experience the power He promised (Acts 1:8). Lift up in prayer the unbelievers God has placed in your life. Strengthen your church by standing with other believers. Ask the Lord to send workers into His harvest field (Matthew 9:38).

When you set your heart on the things above (Colossians 3:2), God will bring everything you need for the sake of the gospel. Open your eyes to the urgency of evangelism and missions. Go all-in on God’s kingdom and His righteousness.

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Prayer. Father, thank You for reminding me of what matters most. Help me seek Your greatest desires and go all-in on Your kingdom and Your righteousness. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Matthew 12:28-29. But if it is by the Spirit of God that I drive out demons, then the kingdom of God has come upon you. ²⁹ Or again, how can anyone enter a strong man’s house and carry off his possessions unless he first ties up the strong man? Then he can plunder his house.

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Prayer is not merely asking God for what we want or need. Jesus called that kind of prayer the prayer of the pagans (Matthew 6:32). True prayer seeks something fundamental and greater: God’s kingdom and His righteousness (Matthew 6:33).

Why must we seek the kingdom? Because another kingdom, the kingdom of darkness, has been at work since the beginning of time. The devil, the ancient serpent, has been deceiving the world and leading people astray (Revelation 12:9). He disguises himself as an angel of light (2 Corinthians 11:14) and mobilizes demons to infiltrate and afflict the spirit, soul, mind, and body of people (Mark 5:1–10; Acts 16:16–18).

Using politics, economics, ideologies, media, and culture, the “god of this age” blinds people so they cannot see the light of the gospel (2 Corinthians 4:4–5). His kingdom is organized and relentless, crafting schemes against believers (Ephesians 6:11–13) and attacking them on every front (Ephesians 6:16).

Cut off from spiritual reality, people chase after the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life (1 John 2:16), unknowingly following “the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air” (Ephesians 2:2).

In Today’s Word, Jesus confronts this darkness directly. He reveals that only the Spirit of God can overpower and expel demons and that wherever the Spirit works, “the kingdom of God has come.” Before anything can be restored, the “strong man” must be bound. The devil must be subdued by the authority of God.

When Jesus called us, He entrusted us with that same authority to overcome all the power of the enemy (Luke 10:19). When we pray in Jesus’ name, the name of our True King who destroyed the devil’s work, the Holy Spirit moves with irresistible power, driving back the darkness.

This is exactly what Philip witnessed in Samaria: “With shrieks, impure spirits came out of many, and many who were paralyzed or lame were healed. So there was great joy in that city.” (Acts 8:4–8)

When Jesus ministered, demons left at His command: “He drove out the spirits with a word and healed all the sick.” (Matthew 8:16–17)

When Paul proclaimed Christ, the kingdom of God broke into the darkness of his mission fields: “In the name of Jesus Christ I command you to come out of her!”
At that moment, the spirit left her. (Acts 16:16–18)

Today’s world is overwhelmed with crisis, catastrophe, and confusion just as Jesus foretold (Matthew 24:1–35). Yet people remain blind to the spiritual reality behind their suffering. They run after idols, false ideologies, and empty religions, unaware that they are worshiping demons.

God is looking for those who understand the real condition of the world and who know how to pray with spiritual authority. He is calling watchmen, men and women who stand in the gap, who bind the strong man in prayer, who proclaim the gospel, and who fight for souls. Where the gospel is proclaimed in the power of the Spirit, demons will flee, people will be restored, and entire cities will be transformed.

Will you answer that call?

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Prayer. Father, I thank You for destroying the devil’s work through Christ. Open my eyes to discern the enemy’s schemes. Fill me with Your Spirit so I may stand against him. Use my life to set free, by the power of the gospel, those who are living under the enemy’s bondage. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Mark 11:24. Therefore, I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.

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Before we pray, we must listen carefully to the Word of God and believe His promise. The disciples heard Jesus curse the tree the day before, yet no one took His words seriously. Only the next morning did Peter remember, surprised at what had already been fulfilled.

In the same way, if we treat God’s Word lightly, we will miss the blessing of seeing His Word fulfilled in our lives. When we pray, we must believe and not doubt, or we will be like a “wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind” (James 1:6).

But whose power must we trust when we pray? Jesus said, “Have faith in God” (Mark 11:22). Prayer moves the hand of God:

“I have posted watchmen on your walls, Jerusalem;
     they will never be silent day or night.
You who call on the Lord, give yourselves no rest,
     and give him no rest till he establishes Jerusalem
     and makes her the praise of the earth.” (Isaiah 62:6–7)

So do not be discouraged or shaken when you pray. Believe in the power of your Father.

Prayer offered in faith makes the impossible possible. Our situation may appear hopeless, but nothing is impossible with the Lord. He can move mountains and “shake the heavens, earth, sea, and dry land” (Haggai 2:6). So stop doubting—start believing (Mark 11:24).

As you hold onto God’s covenant and trust His power, you will see His glory (John 11:40). When you pray, your standard must be God, not yourself. If we rely on our own perspective, we will fail.

Consider the Israelites at the Red Sea. Scripture says they were “terrified and cried out to the Lord” (Exodus 14:10). Why? Because all they could see was Pharaoh’s army bearing down on them. Moses saw the same army—but he also saw the hand of God and declared:

“Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the Lord will bring you today… The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.” (Exodus 14:13–14)

Moses believed his life was in God’s hands. He trusted in the power that struck Egypt with plagues, and he held firmly to the covenant of the Messiah, knowing God was leading His people toward that promised fulfillment.

So believe in the One who brought you out of the kingdom of darkness and now leads you by His Spirit. He will guide your life into eternity.

Stop focusing on your present circumstances. Start trusting the One who transcends all circumstances and understanding. Faith in the Lord opens your eyes to see from God’s perspective. You will discover God’s perfect plans in everything.

When God becomes your standard, you will know what to pray, and you will see His answers in all circumstances. Do not fear the mountain before you. As Mark Batterson, an American pastor, beautifully said: “There comes a moment when you must quit talking to God about the mountain in your life and start talking to the mountain about your God.”

So begin moving it by the power of prayer.

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Prayer. Father, I thank You for placing a mountain before me so I may grow in faith in You. I believe and declare that no mountain is higher or greater than You. Nothing is impossible with You. Help my unbelief. Teach me to live a faith-filled life that pleases You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daniel 10:12-14. Then he continued, “Do not be afraid, Daniel. Since the first day that you set your mind to gain understanding and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard, and I have come in response to them. ¹³ But the prince of the Persian kingdom resisted me twenty-one days. Then Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me, because I was detained there with the king of Persia. ¹⁴ Now I have come to explain to you what will happen to your people in the future, for the vision concerns a time yet to come.”

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Prayer. Father, I thank You for sending Your angel armies whenever I pray. May the work of Your kingdom be done through Your angels in my life today. Mobilize them wherever I go so I may boldly proclaim the gospel. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Mark 11:20-24.  In the morning, as they went along, they saw the fig tree withered from the roots. ²¹ Peter remembered and said to Jesus, “Rabbi, look! The fig tree you cursed has withered!”

²² “Have faith in God,” Jesus answered. ²³ “Truly I tell you, if anyone says to this mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and does not doubt in their heart but believes that what they say will happen, it will be done for them. ²⁴ Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.

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In Today’s Word, Jesus teaches us what prayer truly is. Prayer is not human effort reaching upward; it is the promise of God reaching into our lives. It is the covenant privilege made possible by the finished work of Christ. Because of this, prayer is the greatest blessing next to salvation itself, and nothing is impossible for the one who prays in faith.

Your prayer is powerful and effective simply because you are in Christ. God, who hears your prayer, transcends time and space. His power has no limit. His wisdom cannot be measured. One second of God’s intervention is greater than one hundred years of human effort.

Nothing you do for others has more impact than prayer. Prayer is the most powerful way to carry God’s blessings into another person’s life. And because God sees the heart, prayer must begin by surrendering our motives and seeking His good, pleasing, and perfect will.

Jesus said that faith-filled prayer can move a mountain. You may feel weak, unqualified, or powerless, but when you pray in faith, the power of God manifests as the answer to your prayer. How is this possible? Because when we pray, the Holy Spirit comes upon us:

“If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!” (Luke 11:13)

When you receive the Word and pray according to it, the Holy Spirit moves to fulfill God’s plan in your life. This was the promise Jesus gave before He ascended: “Do not leave Jerusalem… you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.” (Acts 1:4–5)

The disciples believed this promise and devoted themselves to prayer (Acts 1:14). God fulfilled it: “All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit” (Acts 2:1–4). Nothing can stop the Spirit’s work when God’s people pray.

When the persecuted church prayed, the Holy Spirit filled them with boldness (Acts 4:29–31). When Philip prayed and proclaim Christ, the Spirit brought revival to Samaria and “there was great joy in that city” (Acts 8:4–8). When Peter prayed, the Spirit came upon Cornelius’ household, opening the gospel to Rome (Acts 10:45).

In the same way, when you pray, the Spirit will work regardless of your ability or circumstance because “you have an anointing from the Holy One” (1 John 2:20). This is your greatest privilege. God’s power does not depend on your strength; His answers do not hinge on your qualifications. What matters is the Spirit who lives in you and works through you.

So find your rhythm of enjoying God throughout the day. In the morning—let the Triune God restore your soul and body (Psalm 5:3). At midday—connect everything to prayer (Psalm 23:1–6). In the evening—commune with Him and find all the answers in the Word (Psalm 17:3).

But what did Jesus mean by, “Whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it?”

The power of prayer rooted in the covenant is immeasurably great because it carries the very power of creation of God’s Word. From the moment you hold onto the covenant and pray, answers immediately begin, even if the visible fulfillment seems to come much later.

Moses, David, and even Paul experienced answers that unfolded over decades or even centuries, yet those answers were already in motion from the very beginning. The covenant of the gospel contains what was hidden before eternity and promises something that will remain forever. The bartizan, journey, and guidepost of the throne are fulfilled not suddenly at the end, but continuously from the moment you embrace the covenant.

Many people receive answers without even realizing it, noticing only much later. Their descendants often see the results and acknowledge God’s precise work. This unrecognized fulfillment is pure grace. But now, with understanding, holding onto the covenant becomes not only grace but mission.

From the moment you take hold of a lifelong covenant, God’s works begin, and they continue without ceasing. What matters most is recognizing that covenant answers start immediately—not someday—and that living with awareness turns grace into a mission-filled life.

This is how you enjoy 24-hour prayer, and when you do, you will begin to see God’s precise timing for every part of your life. Prayer opens the door to experiencing eternal blessings here on earth. Walk before the Lord today—moment by moment, breath by breath.

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Prayer. Father, I thank You for the name of Jesus Christ—the name above every name. By the power of His name, I know I will overcome the world and lead many back to You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Matthew 8:5-13. When Jesus had entered Capernaum, a centurion came to him, asking for help. ⁶ “Lord,” he said, “my servant lies at home paralyzed, suffering terribly.”

⁷ Jesus said to him, “Shall I come and heal him?”

⁸ The centurion replied, “Lord, I do not deserve to have you come under my roof. But just say the word, and my servant will be healed. ⁹ For I myself am a man under authority, with soldiers under me. I tell this one, ‘Go,’ and he goes; and that one, ‘Come,’ and he comes. I say to my servant, ‘Do this,’ and he does it.”

¹⁰ When Jesus heard this, he was amazed and said to those following him, “Truly I tell you, I have not found anyone in Israel with such great faith. ¹¹ I say to you that many will come from the east and the west, and will take their places at the feast with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven. ¹² But the subjects of the kingdom will be thrown outside, into the darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.”

¹³ Then Jesus said to the centurion, “Go! Let it be done just as you believed it would.” And his servant was healed at that moment.

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You are in the covenant of God. That is why your confession of faith can move the throne of heaven. Your prayer is powerful and effective (James 5:16). When you speak in faith, the kingdom of God comes and the things pertaining His kingdom will appear. When you act in obedience, the Holy Spirit changes everything by His power. Through you, Christ brings life, healing, and restoration to the mission field He has entrusted to you.

In Today’s Word, a Roman centurion approaches Jesus with a burden he cannot solve. His servant is paralyzed and suffering terribly. But unlike many in Israel who doubted or questioned Jesus, this Gentile officer displays a faith that astonishes Him.

What made his faith so remarkable? First, He recognized Jesus’ divine authority. As a commander, he understood authority. When he spoke, soldiers moved. When he gave an order, it was carried out. So he reasoned: if human words carry human authority, then the Word of Jesus—God in flesh—carries divine authority. He saw Jesus not merely as a healer or rabbi, but as the One whose Word commands disease, demons, and creation itself.

The centurion also believed that Jesus is the Word who transcends time and space and knows no limits. So he exclaimed, “Lord, I am not worthy to have You under my roof… but just say the word and my servant will be healed.” He believed that the Word of God accomplishes what God desires and achieves the purpose for which He sent it (Isaiah 55:11). It is not limited by location, conditions, or human constraints. And the centurion believed this wholeheartedly. This is pure, childlike faith that amazed Jesus.

Acknowledging the absolute impossibility of man and the absolute possibility of God and the Word is true humility. Though a man of significant authority, he humbled himself before Christ. His humility opened the door for God’s power. Scripture says that God gives grace to the humble, but opposes the proud (James 4:6).

When Jesus heard this, Scripture says, “He was amazed.” What could possibly amaze the One who spoke galaxies into existence? Faith—simple, pure faith. Faith that takes God at His Word. Faith that trusts His authority above circumstances and human understanding. This is the kind of faith that moves the throne of the Triune God.

Your situation today may seem impossible. You may feel as helpless as the centurion’s servant, trapped in circumstances you cannot fix. But when Jesus speaks, everything changes. His Word is living and active. His Word carries the Creator’s authority. So rise today with renewed confidence in the authority and power of God’s Word.

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Prayer. Father, give me childlike faith in Your Word. Help me overcome my unbelief. Let the power of Your Word fill, heal, and restore every part of my life and every place You send me today. Fulfill Your Word in me and through me, that Christ may be known. In Jesus’ name, Amen.