PRIVILEGE OF PRAYER

Acts 4:23:31

From time to time, life throws up challenges which we cannot handle on our own. It does not matter whether they come in the line of duty or right at the center of God's will as we are busy serving Him. But the good news is that we have a special privilege of seeking His help in prayer to be able to overcome whatever problems we face.

The disciples of Christ were busy obeying the great commission when they met a stiff opposition from the chief priests and elders in Jerusalem who ordered them not to preach in the Name of Jesus. "But Peter and John answered and said unto them, Whether it be right in the sight of God to hearken unto you more than unto God, judge ye" (Acts 4:19).

The apostles refusal to chicken out and abandon the great commission infuriated the Jewish council - the Sanhedrin - who raised persecution against them. Our commitment to preaching the gospel may sometimes bring opposition and managers in our work place or other people in our neighborhood. But like Peter and other apostles, we should stand up to the challenge.

The disciples of Christ exploited the privilege of prayer when they were faced with opposition against the gospel. When they were faced with opposition against the gospel. Likewise, we also have the privilege to pray to our Father in heaven when we are opposed, persecuted, misrepresented or attacked during evangelism. During His earthly ministry, Christ endured persecution and torture through constant communication with the father. We can do the same today