p. 24 | The Week of Prayer by G. B. T.

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Dec 16, 1915

The Week of Prayer

By G. B. T.

THE disciples, on a certain occasion, said, “Lord, teach us to pray.” Luke 11:1. If ever there be a time when we should heed the injunction to pray “always with all prayer and supplication,” with “watching” and “perseverance,” and “without ceasing,” we are in that time. If the times in which we are living do not lead us to earnest and continuous prayer, we must be indifferent indeed.

This week of prayer should mean more to us than any preceding one has meant. The judgment is in session in heaven, and on earth the nations are in a death grapple. The angry clouds and muttering thunders presage a time of trouble such as never was. The end is upon us. The Lord Jesus is soon to be revealed in power and glory.

Reader, are you saved? Do you know your sins are forgiven? Is your heart clean? Have you any unconfessed sins? Are you ready to meet God in the judgment? Are your children all in the ark? Are all your kindred ready for the close of probation and the end of this present world? Have you done all you should for your neighbors? If they are lost, shall you be clear before God? Have you been as liberal as you should with your means? Does Jesus in very truth live in your home?

The week of prayer is closing. We may never see another. We should be in earnest. There is time yet during this week of seeking God to have the windows of heaven open, and the breath of the Almighty kindle a heavenly flame in our hearts and in our homes. We need it. The Lord is waiting to bestow blessings. Let us reach up the hand of faith and lay hold upon the promises. Shall we not make the closing days of this week of prayer a real climax to a week of special blessings? G. B. T.