Friday...In no way is it a waste of time for His servants.

Friday... In no way is it a waste of time for His servants.

Psalm 143:1-2 (MSG) says, "Listen to this prayer of mine, God; pay attention to what I'm asking. Answer me - you're so famous for your answers." I love the way that is put and it is so true.

We do so many things that don't work but prayer is famous that it works. Of course the key is the One we pray to has the power and the ability and the desire to answer the prayers of those who have a relationship with Him. He is famous for His answers.

We had a very difficult situation this week and we prayed. The day started with great anxiety by one of the members of our family and ended with great excitement, God is famous for His answers of prayer.

Now some are sceptical. Over in 2 Corinthians 11:14 - 15 it says, "Satan does it all the time, dressing up as a beautiful angel of light. So it shouldn't surprise us when his servants masquerade as servants of God. But they're not getting by with anything. They'll pay for it in the end."

Back to Psalm 143. Verses 7 & 8 (NLT) says, "Come quickly, Lord, and answer me, for my depression deepens. Don't turn away from me, or I will die. Let me hear of your unfailing love each morning, for I am trusting you. Show me where to walk for I give myself to you."

And then verse 11, "For the glory of your name" The MESSAGE says, "Keep up your reputation, God." Verse 2, "Answer me - You so famous for your answers."

Back to 11-12 (NLT), "For the glory of your name, O Lord, preserve my life. Because of your faithfulness, bring me out of disitress. In your unfailing love, silence all my enemies and destroy all my foes for I am your servant." And that is the key. The MESSAGE says, "And why? Because I am your servant."

And that is the key, "He is famous for His answering the prayers of His servants." Not masquerading servants but His real servants. Yes, yes! #todaysbeginning

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