0669. 654. Prayer—What It Is

654. Prayer—What It Is

Prayer obtained Pentecost, and retained it. Where prayer is lacking in a Church, it will soon die of dry rot.

1. Prayer is the empty hand of need, as expressed in the parable of the friend at midnight—Mat_8:2, Mat_8:3.

2. Prayer is the cry of despair, bringing deliverance—Psa_107:6, Psa_107:13, Psa_107:19, Psa_107:28.

3. Prayer is the key to open the larder of Heaven’s supplies—Act_4:31.

4. Prayer is the hedge of protection keeping back the enemy—Neh_6:9.

5. Prayer is the life’s blood coursing through the spiritual being, keeping all in health—Php_4:6, Php_4:7.

6. Prayer is the sap of fruitfulness evidencing union with Christ—Joh_15:7, Joh_15:8.

7. Prayer is the companion of praise—Act_16:25.

By: DR. F. E. MARSH