The Gracious Favor Granted Us

We do not want you to be uninformed, brothers and sisters, about the troubles we experienced in the province of Asia. We were under great pressure, far beyond our ability to endure, so that we despaired of life itself. Indeed, we felt we had received the sentence of death. But this happened that we might not rely on ourselves but on God, who raises the dead. He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and he will deliver us again. On him we have set our hope that he will continue to deliver us, as you help us by your prayers. Then many will give thanks on our behalf for the gracious favor granted us in answer to the prayers of many.

2 Corinthians 1:8-11

We feel humbled when others remember us in their prayers. God uses others as His messengers of love.

The apostle Paul knew the power of prayer when he wrote to the people in the church of Corinth. He said he trusted God to continue delivering them.

And when God answered their prayers, He was glorified as the people gave Him thanks for the “answer to the prayers of many.”

Paul’s supporters were engaging in the ministry of intercession, which was a hidden ministry that brings fruit today. God is glorified.

As we focus our minds and hearts on Jesus, we find Him shaping us, including how we pray. He enables us to give the gift of true intercession to friends, family members, and even strangers.

Has God put someone on your heart and mind for whom you can pray?

God hears the prayers of His people.

Our Daily Bread – November 21, 2018