Pray to the Lord

“And Isaac prayed to the Lord for his wife, because she was barren. And the Lord granted his prayer, and Rebekah, his wife, conceived." (Genesis 25:21 ESV)

Isaac prayed to the Lord. Some wonder why Isaac did this when he knew the covenant the Lord made with his father, Abraham. If Isaac knew he was blessed by the Lord (17:19), did he not trust the Lord? He knew God’s covenant with his father meant his family line would result in a “multitude of nations” (17:4). Isaac prayed because he feared the Lord. He prayed so that God would hear his plea for a child. He prayed so that the covenant made with his Father Abraham would be fulfilled.

When we trust in the Lord, we acknowledge His sovereignty. We believe and have faith that His will shall be done. Even when we are uncertain about God's will for a given circumstance, we continue to pray, knowing that God hears our pleas, hopes, and desires for clarity in our lives. Our prayers, when aligned with God's will, will be answered. This trust in God's sovereignty should bring us reassurance and security in our faith.

Modern health and wealthy prosperity preachers would have you believe that God heals everyone and that if he does not, it is because the person who is ill did not have enough faith. This is a blatant lie.

Our faith in God's ability to heal is crucial, but it is not the only factor. God still performs miracle healings, and I have seen them once in my life. It is wrong for us to think that God heals every time, even though these false teachers would have us believe otherwise.

Our view of God and our prayers, especially those for healing, should be like Daniel’s at the fiery furnace. As Nebuchadnezzar was having Daniel and his friends thrown in the furnace, Daniel said, “If this be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of your hand, O king. But if not, be it known to you, O king, that we will not serve your gods or worship the golden image that you have set up.” (Daniel 3:17-18). Our God can heal us, and He will heal us, but even if He does not, He is still our God, and we love Him above all other things.

God is not a genie in our lives and does not serve us; we are not God. We, however, are players in God’s plan for creation. Our parts were decided before time, and God will execute His will with precision and timing.

Even amid trials and troubles, indecision and confusion, and our hopes and dreams, we can and should turn to God in prayer while acknowledging His sovereignty. Our purpose is to glorify God in our lives and our deaths. Our devotion, love, and satisfaction in all the Lord provides for us is the greatest glory we can give to God. This understanding should provide us with a sense of support and comfort in our faith journey.

If you have not yet placed your faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, I urge you not to delay. The urgency is great; none of us know if we will take our next breaths. This is not a gamble; it is a decision of eternal significance. Trust in God and place your faith in Jesus. If you need more information, please do not hesitate to contact us here at inmessiah.com.

Grace and Peace!