2 Corinthians 4:1-6 (AKJV)
“Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not; but have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God. But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: in whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them. For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus’ sake. For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ”.
Points for Prayer
v Let us thank God for this is the ministry of the new agreement which God in His mercy has given us. God, who first ordered ‘light to shine in darkness’, has flooded our hearts with His light.
v That nothing can, nothing will intimidate, discourage or frighten us. Lord, having come to You, help us not to throw up our hands and walk away, and walk off the “walk” just because we face or walk into occasional hardship, difficulties, and challenges.
v O Lord, that they will answer the gods of this age thus, “Must I not take heed to speak that which the Lord hath put in my mouth?” - Numbers 23:12.
Lord, help us to speak thy Word only. Lord, please help us not to play games, wear masks of dishonour. Lord, that we do not manipulate or twist Your Word to suit ourselves. Lord, make us real and open.
v Holy Lord, we pray, that (we) Your men and women will not join forces with the gods of this age to curse, bring havoc or make the people to sin against God. We will not bring sin or evil counsel that will be a plague on the people, particularly the Church. Numbers 31:14-16.
v Holy Spirit, please help us, Your men and women, not to use clever tricks, no dishonest manipulation of the Word of God when declaring the Gospel of Jesus Christ to people. Lord, help us speak the plain truth, the unadulterated, raw Word of God. Lord, we pray that (we) men and women will not entice people into worship of self, or engage people in the shameless worship of satan and gods.
v Holy Spirit, please we commend every man’s conscience in the sight of God, that in teaching, sharing the Word of God, we may enlighten men only out of the knowledge of the glory of God, as we see it in the face of Jesus Christ.
The instruction of God is - “The people shall dwell alone, and shall not be reckoned among the nations”. 1 John 2:15 - “Do not love the world nor the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him”.
v Holy Spirit, please unveil the minds of men, women, youths and children that You choose before time; to the Gospel of Jesus. That they may make known through the power of the Holy Spirit this saving message of our Lord and saviour Jesus Christ, those who are spiritually dying; those that the spirit of this world has blinded their minds unto unbelieving.
v Lord, please let the image of God, the light of the glorious Gospel of Christ shine on men and women, that they may not be blinded by greed and ambition. That Your women and men do not rush in on forbidden paths, transgressing God’s divine instruction.
v Holy Spirit, help us, Your men and women to preach Christ Jesus as Lord, His Cross, and His love; that we do not preach another message: “themselves or mammon” - Galatians 1:8; but recognise that they are servants of God for His sake. Holy Spirit, help Your men and women to speak only the Word of God.
v Lord, we pray that Your men and women are not slow or slack in our generation to comprehend Your great love and mercy. Wake them to discern the wonderful power of Yours which is constantly exerted on their behalf. Lord, that their hearts be filled with gratitude for Your love.
v Holy Spirit, please make Your men, and women become imitators of God, as beloved children; and walk in love, just as Christ also loved them and gave Himself up for them. Lord, that our consecration and commitment may be an offering and a sacrifice to God as a fragrant aroma. Ephesians 5: 1-2.
