Daily Meditations on the Bible / We stand with Israel
[Devote yourselves to prayer,] being watchful and thankful.
Summary: With two simple words Paul ties the topic of prayer to two of the most powerful scenes in the life of Jesus.
When we devote ourselves to prayer, as Paul says, to “pray without ceasing,”* he tells us to be “watchful and thankful.”
The Greek word for “watchful” is “grēgoreúō,” meaning the same as the English word. Paul wants us to keep awake and be vigilant.
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Devote yourselves to prayer …
Summary: When Paul tells us to do something, it always helps to understand the words he uses. “Prayer” is a common word, but its definition is not so common.
In his letter to the church in Rome, Paul writes, “For we do not know what to pray for as we ought…” (Romans 8:26, KJV)
Think about that for a moment. Is he right? Do we know how to pray or not? Let’s look at what the Bible teaches about prayer.
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