I was privileged to
stand with more than 32,000 Christians at Wembley stadium on Saturday 29th
September - an awesome day when we were all of one accord – regardless of
denomination, culture, colour, age. A
day where the programme was based on the Lord’s prayer, a day of worship to our
mighty God, a day of repentance, thanksgiving, standing in the gap for our
nation, praying for children who have not heard the name of Jesus, a day of
confession, prayers for our government and those in authority, celebrating the
greatness of this country this year with the Queen’s diamond jubilee, the
Olympics and Paralympics. So many
powerful and precious moments, scriptures shared (read Psalm 85) – hundreds of
young folk in red hoodies circling the stadium as they committed themselves to
being Christ’s servants in this country – faith in action…. There was some amazing worship – famous
worship leaders, the army band, children’s choir, incredible dancing, flags, passionate
speakers, but to God be all the glory!
I came away with a great sense of responsibility – where do
we go from here? God is calling His people to transform our communities, to
take the message to the streets. One of
the ways we can do that is by committing to pray for & pray walk our
villages, towns and cities – as individuals and as churches together. Prayer is
a powerful effective weapon – let’s use it. Another challenge to each one of us is to
join with many Christians daily at 12 noon saying the Lord’s Prayer – set the
alarm on your watch or phone! Pray His
kingdom in.
Some scriptures to
meditate on: 2 Chronicles 7:14 – if my people… will humble themselves &
pray …. then I will hear… forgive & heal their land; Matthew 21:22 – If you believe, you will
receive what you ask for in prayer; Ephesians
6:18 – And pray in the Spirit on all occasions; Psalm 85 – Surely His salvation is near
those who fear Him, that His glory may dwell in our land. ….. The Lord will indeed give what is good,
and our land will yield its harvest;
Isaiah 60: 1- 2 – Arise, shine, for your light has come and the glory of
the Lord rises upon you…..
May God bless and speak to you as you spend time in His
presence and in His word.
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