Binding Together

Acts 12:1-19; Peter and James preached and stood for Jesus. Their message was not liked by King Herold and other religious leaders. King Herold thought he'd put a stop to such ridiculous talk. He had James killed and Peter arrested.

In vs. 5; ...but...prayer was made without ceasing for him. When was the last time I prayed for someone without ceasing?

My family has had some rather large issues that has had an financial and emotional influence over the past 3 years.

1. Finalized the adoption of our 4th child

2. Started and finalized the adoption of our 5th child

3. $20 million law suit filed against me

4. Loss of income

5. Teenage daughter needing residential counseling

6. Grand baby born

7. Grand baby being diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder

In our deepest financial and emotional hours my family has needed God. For the year 2009 I believe it's scriptural to bind together with believers and pray earnestly for one another.

vs. 5 Bind with believers

vs. 14 Be strengthened and blessed because we had a part

vs. 15 Be prepared for God to answer in His way and time

vs. 6-11 While we're praying, God is moving behind the scenes. When you are receiving the prayers you are responsible to....

1. vs. 6 Rest in your faith

2. vs.11 Acknowledge God is working

3. vs. 12 Let your fellow believers know God has heard their prayers

4. vs. 17 Continue serving God ... soon you will be a prayer warrior in behalf of another believer.

Results of binding in prayer, in this passage...

1. Peter was released from jail

2. 16 people died

3. Later King Harold was eaten alive by worms.

Results of binding in prayer for my family...

1. A resounding victory in Federal Court and the $20 million law suit defeated. :)

2. Grandbaby's physical needs are much improved

Believers need to bind together more often. I would like to be part of fellow believers who regularly bind together in prayer for one another. May I suggest you start with a small group from church or a Sunday school class. I look forward to 2009 and see God move victorious as a result of believers binding together.

To God be the Glory.