Praise Our Sovereign Lord

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Scripture: Joshua 10:12-14

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We are excited to explore the prayers of individuals in the Bible in our new series, The Power of Prayer. Today, we will look closely at Joshua 10:12-14. A faithful leader offered a bold prayer. God heard his request, suspended the laws of nature, and granted the Israelites a miraculous victory!

At that time, Joshua spoke to the Lord in the day when the Lord gave the Amorites over to the sons of Israel, and he said in the sight of Israel, “Sun, stand still at Gibeon, and moon, in the Valley of Aijalon.” And the sun stood still, and the moon stopped until the nation took vengeance on their enemies.

– Joshua 10:12-13

The prayer of Joshua serves as a powerful expression of faith, showcasing a wise leader and illustrating God’s sovereignty and divine intervention.

God answered Joshua’s prayer by causing the sun and moon to stand still. This prolonged the day and allowed the Israelites to achieve their victory.

Do you often “talk to the Lord?” Joshua had a close, personal relationship with the Lord and communicated with Him openly! We can learn valuable lessons from Joshua’s life.

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Scripture: Psalm 90

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Prayer is an essential part of our spiritual journey. Scripture is filled with examples of prayer and praying people. These individuals were not perfect, yet they sought the Lord.

The Lord is the Everlasting God. His name—Yahweh—expresses His desire to establish a covenant relationship with His chosen people. He is the One True God and is eternal.

God’s clock is not like ours! A thousand years feel like a fleeting day or just a few hours at night. He exists eternally in relation to time. However, we are mortals, constrained by time.

Teach us to understand life’s brevity, so that we may grow in wisdom (hokmah—the practical skill, discernment, and ability to live a life that pleases God, encompassing both spiritual and worldly aspects).

May the favor of the Lord our God rest on us; establish the work of our hands for us—yes, establish the work of our hands.

– Psalm 90:17 (NIV)

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1 Samuel 2:1-10

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Prayer is an essential part of our spiritual journey. Scripture is filled with examples of prayer and praying people.

Today’s lesson is Hannah’s prayer and praise for the Lord’s answer to her petition. She rejoices and takes great delight in Him. Hannah found her strength in the Lord. He miraculously delivered her from barrenness by giving her a son and turning her weeping into rejoicing.

Then Hannah prayed: “My heart rejoices in the Lord! The Lord has made me strong. Now I have an answer for my enemies; I rejoice because You rescued me. No one is holy like the Lord! There is no one besides You; there is no Rock like our God.

– 1 Samuel 2:1-2

As Hannah offers this prayer to the Lord, she boldly acknowledges God’s sovereignty and celebrates His holiness. The heart of this prayer is the importance of trusting in the Lord. Hannah exemplified this, and her faith led to a miraculous blessing from God.

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Scripture: 2 Kings 20:1-11

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In this current season, we have considered the prayers of people in the Bible—leaders, women, and kings. There are moments in life when we lose hope, feel overwhelmed, confront terminal illness, find ourselves surrounded by destruction, and face inevitable defeat. Where do we turn, and how do we navigate these challenging times?

King Hezekiah was the king of Judah who reigned in Jerusalem and walked with God. The mighty Assyrian army threatened to destroy the city, while their king, Sennacherib, mocked the Lord God.

And he (Hezekiah) did what was right in the eyes of the Lord, according to all that David his father had done.

– 2 Kings 18:3

During this time, King Hezekiah suffered from a terminal illness. The prophet Isaiah visited his bedchamber and declared that he would die. Upon hearing these words, Hezekiah prayed to the Lord.

Then Hezekiah turned his face to the wall and prayed to the Lord, saying, “Now, O Lord, please remember how I have walked before you in faithfulness and with a whole heart, and have done what is good in your sight.” And Hezekiah wept bitterly.

– 2 Kings 20:2-3

King Hezekiah exemplifies his reliance on Yahweh. He approaches the Lord when the king of Assyria threatens Jerusalem. He cries out to the Lord when the prophet Isaiah informs him that he will die from his illness. God demonstrates His power to answer the prayers of a defeated, discouraged, and ill king who is facing certain death.

This is true in our lives. This is our God! He may not choose to heal us physically, but He is more than capable, and indeed, all who trust in Him will spend eternity with Him, healed and whole.

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Scripture: Psalm 102:1-2

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What is prayer? How do we pray? Does God hear our prayers? Does He answer our prayers?

Have you ever pleaded with God for something? Today, we will share two personal stories with you. God does answer prayers, and we have personally experienced this in our lives.

Hear my prayer, Lord; let my cry for help come to you. Do not hide your face from me when I am in distress. Turn your ear to me; when I call, answer me quickly.

– Psalm 102:1-2

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Scripture: Daniel 2

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Daniel was a man of fervent prayer. He was taken captive to Babylon and served there for over 60 years. In this first historical episode, he learns that the king had a dream and wants to know both the dream and its interpretation. The wise men of the court cannot reveal this information to the king.

The Chaldeans answered the king and said, “There is not a man on earth who can meet the king’s demand, for no great and powerful king has asked such a thing of any magician or enchanter or Chaldean. The thing that the king asks is difficult, and no one can show it to the king except the gods, whose dwelling is not with flesh.”

– Daniel 2:10-11

Daniel learns of the king’s harsh order—kill all the wise men—and requests time to find a solution to the king’s dilemma. He returns to his house, calls his friends—Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah—and asks them to join him in prayer.

He urged them to plead for mercy from the God of heaven concerning this mystery, so that he and his friends might not be executed with the rest of the wise men of Babylon.

– Daniel 2:18

They asked for God’s compassion to manifest through a revelation of the king’s dream and its interpretation to Daniel. God revealed the secret mystery to Daniel. He believed this vision was an answer to their fervent prayers.

“Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, to whom belong wisdom and might. He changes times and seasons; he removes kings and sets up kings; he gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding; he reveals deep and hidden things; he knows what is in the darkness, and the light dwells with him. To you, O God of my fathers, I give thanks and praise, for you have given me wisdom and might, and have now made known to me what we asked of you, for you have made known to us the king’s matter.”

– Daniel 2:20-23

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