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]
LESSONS ON PRAYER, HABAKKUK, RESOLUTION!
Yes, Habakkuk resolves his questions, all of them, with a grand statement of faith! Prayer for this man of God is no longer (if it had ever been) simply "getting" what one wants! Or gleaning answers to current questions about God's governing … [Continue reading]
LESSONS ON PRAYER, HABAKKUK, WAITING
Habakkuk did not especially ask God for things! Rather, for "understanding." For a better knowledge of God's "Ways!" For example, "Why does God allow evil to go unpunished?" Or, "Why does God allow particularly vile nations to overrun and … [Continue reading]
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