Subject: who benefits most from prayer? |
Bible Note: Brenda, I quite agree with EdB on this. Though the Lord God is the great I AM, He is more than JUST that! If God always heals, and He made this provision for us, what of the disciples! Christ as our example suffered and was obedient to the cross death. ALL of the disciples (save John) met with untimely and cruel deaths. Did they not have faith, or our we missing something? Lastly, without and trials or challenges in our life, how are we to encourage others? This does not jive with reality. Scripture explicitly tells us in Romans 5:3-4 that "..not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverence, character, and character, hope." If we've never experienced any hardship, i.e. marital difficulties, financial challenges, physical infirmities, etc., pray tell, how can we possibly minister to, and encourage others? (2 Cor. 1:4,5) We can't, and as a leader we wouldn't have many followers either. Life isn't about avoiding challenges, but rather, how do we walk in faith despite them. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |