LUKE 11:1. “And it came to pass. That, as He was praying in a certain place, when He ceased, one of His disciples said unto Him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples.”
TEACH US TO PRAY. To pray as John, it seems to me, would be much less than prayer should be. For John was looking for a man, to come and free the promised land. For those who walked with Jesus here, should understand their God was near; And when they learned to pray aright, they found the answer in their sight.
OUR FATHER: only those can make this claim, who have been born again and bear the name; of the Savior who to earth once came – and are children of God.
WHICH ART IN HEAVEN: there is no doubt to the reality; evidence is around for all to see; the One who hears, always was and will be – the Eternal God.
HALLOWED BE THY NAME: there is power in the name that is far above all; at the name of Jesus, every knee shall fall; so use reverence and respect when you on Him call – honor that Name.
THY KINGDOM COME: for it surely shall; there is none on earth can dissuade God’s will; those who are born of God are in it now – they are citizens.
THY WILL BE DONE: God has made His plans; nothing can change them, neither devil or man; we are called to do this now, and we can – by the Spirit.
AS IN HEAVEN, SO IN EARTH: though here it seems; men are not following God, but make their own schemes; they live without God and use their own themes – and ignore God’s grace.
GIVE US THIS DAY OUR DAILY BREAD: seems little to us but where war has spread; they can pray this line and mean each word said – they’re without basic needs.
AND FORGIVE US OUR SINS: this we really need; to the Gospel message every one should heed; for me to ask this, I must be willing indeed – to forgive others.
FOR WE ALSO FORGIVE EVERY ONE THAT IS INDEBTED TO US: is this true or just so much dust; am I faking this out or is it truly a must – as Christ forgave me.
LEAD US NOT INTO TEMPTATION: Satan’s subtle wiles; are ever near with seductive smiles; God enables us even in life’s trials – to be victorious.
DELIVER US FROM EVIL: we need God’s power; to enable us each and every hour; to be conquerors, and never waver – we are His.
In chapter eleven of the Gospel of Luke; we see the impact, when the Savior spoke; on all those around, whether good or bad; the facts were there, and made folks mad or glad. Some blessed God with a loud clear voice; others made sin and darkness their choice; Without excuse, everyone in that land; could, if they would, receive the Son of Man.
“O God who hears every word we say: let us all remember that we have been asked to pray. We are not intruders. But we need to learn the value of precise expression. Help me not to be “wordy” when I pray. I want to pray with the remembrance of all the ways the Lord Jesus displayed His authority and dominion. I know that helps me to pray with confidence. Thanks for some good news about Victor. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”