Let me show you something about the Book of Nehemiah, really about the man himself. With 13 chapters, a total of 406 verses ... this Portion of Scripture may be the most prayer saturated of all the Word of God! Again, the Book of Nehemiah. Which … [Continue reading]
LESSONS ON PRAYER, NEHEMIAH, INSTANTANEOUS PRAYER!
Nehemiah is not a preacher! Nor a prophet, priest, or any other type "cleric." He is a working man, a "butler" to a foreign King ... as the Bible Book bearing his names makes abundantly clear. He never rises to the height of Daniel in his … [Continue reading]
LESSONS ON PRAYER, DANIEL, JUST AN OPEN WINDOW!
I wrote yesterday of the "obstinacy" of Daniel's prayer life. He prayed NO MATTER WHAT! Today just a phrase, "Daniel went into his house; and his windows being open in his chamber toward Jerusalem, he kneeled upon his knees three times a day, … [Continue reading]
LESSONS ON PRAYER, DANIEL, CONVICTION!
Daniel is one of the most resolute individuals in the Bible! He would not compromise, no matter what. Even in the Book of Daniel's very first chapter, Daniel "purposed" in his heart not to eat certain idol-tainted foods! Nor drink intoxicating … [Continue reading]
LESSONS ON PRAYER, JEREMIAH, A LIFE THAT PRAYS!
Jeremiah is the very "anomaly" of prayer, so very atypical! The man just does not seem to have had (what would be called today) a "healthy" prayer life at all. He complains as he prays so very often! Here's an example: "O LORD, thou hast … [Continue reading]
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