Once when Zechariah’s division was on duty and he was serving as priest before God, he was chosen by lot, according to the custom of the priesthood, to go into the temple of the Lord and burn incense. And when the time for the burning of incense came, all the assembled worshipers were praying outside. (Luke 1:8-10 NIV)
As priest, it was Zechariah's duty to go into the temple alone to burn incense on the altar. But he wasn't really alone. He had a community of believers praying for him outside. Our faith community is an awesome thing. Who knows how many blessings have come to each of us because someone else prayed for us? I would bet that Zechariah and Elizabeth's community often prayed for them and their desire for a child.
Have you shared that unanswered desire of your heart with any of your faith community? They won't know how to pray for you unless you do. Do you regularly pray for the needs of your brothers and sisters in Christ? It is not just your responsibility, it is a privilege and a blessing. It is what Christian community does. If you are not interceding and being interceded for in prayer, you are missing out on one of the greatest gifts we have. Pray for the members of your church family and bless them by asking them to pray for you.
Father,
Help me to always remember to pray for my brothers and sisters, but more than that, give me the courage to ask them to pray for me. Amen.
Joys: hearing exciting news from a sister in Christ and the privilege of praying for her and her family; seeing family I haven't seen in a long time; blessings from friends in the form of cards,kind words, food, and prayer
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