BK's Korner, 2/6/2023

BK’S KORNER
When Jesus taught the Disciples to pray, He taught them that personal, private prayer is crucial.  In Matthew 6:6-7 He said, “But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you shut the door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.”

Do you see it? He said to get alone. Go into your room and shut the door.  Pray privately. Pray personally.  Most people struggle with this. We will often say that we pray all the time. All day long. You know, “pray without ceasing.”  Of course, that is Biblical, but make no mistake about it.  Jesus taught us get alone and have an alone time with God.  You are going to have to struggle for it.  You will have to battle for it. You will have to plan for it, but you can do it. 

It will be worth it.  How do I know?  Look at those verses again and notice that Jesus said that when you do this that God will reward you openly. Don’t gloss over that.  Pray privately, secretly. Be rewarded openly. We often wonder why God never speaks to us. Well, we have to get alone and get quiet to listen to His voice.  Why does God never show me anything amazing in His word? Well, are we getting alone with God and His word so that He can show us something?

If you desire to have a real relationship with God.  One where He speaks to you and you hear Him. A relationship where He shows you things that pertain to your life and what you are going through.  One where you receive open answers and blessing. Then go into your personal private place. Get alone. Just you and your heavenly Father. Talk. Communicate. Listen. Worship.  It is the way Jesus taught us.

I do want to thank all of you for scheduling your Sunday School fellowships.  I hope that you will make every effort to attend your Class’s fellowship.  Again, the purpose is to build what Acts referred to as “one accord” among the disciples and early believers.  It will help us build unity.  We will get to know each other.  Get to know people outside of our own circle. It will go a long way in building unity among this church body.

Love you all. Let us Glorify God by Going and Gathering!
BK ><>