“Then Elijah said, as the Lord of hosts lives, before whom I stand...”
– 1 Kings 18:15
“And Elisha said, as
the Lord of hosts lives,
before whom I stand..." - 2 Kings 3:14
Whenever I read these
verses I feel so thrilled to see how Elijah and Elisha introduce themselves
with authority. They say boldly that they stand before the Lord. They lived as
holy prophets because they made it a habit to stand before the Lord in prayer.
From my childhood I
like the game of cricket so much. I never watched it so seriously but I used to
watch it whenever I need some entertainment. Recently world t20 tournament took
place and I supported West Indies team. I do not belong to West Indies but yet
I love their team because when they won the world T20 tournament in the year
2012 their captain Darren Sammy spoke about Jesus Christ during the final prize
distribution.
I know Darren Sammy is
a Christian but when he spoke openly about Jesus Christ I loved it and so this
time also I wanted them to win the cup. When they reached Semi-Final of the
tournament I was so happy. When I switched on the television to watch the match
it was raining and West Indies were in the verge of defeat. I felt so bad but I
expected a miracle to happen and went to sleep.
The next day morning I
went through a cricket website so eagerly to find who had won the match. But it
was Sri Lankan team who had won the match. As I was going through the talk of
Sammy after that match I was so surprised to see the insight he gave for their
team defeat.
Sammy said, “We are a
praying team, we know God normally answers our prayers but today, I guess two
gentlemen [Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene] who have played for Sri
Lanka, given a lot not only to Sri Lanka cricket but cricket on the whole, I
guess the Almighty wants them to leave on a high, so I guess they have one more
game to try and win a world cup and leave on a high. Probably that’s the reason
why God put a hand in this match.”
I had never thought
that someone could give a insight like this after they lost the match. Also the
way he introduced themselves as a praying team made me believe that God will fulfil
his words.
This made me to
eagerly wait for the final match. The final match was between Sri Lanka and
India. India started strongly but they could not finish it well and finally Sri
Lanka chased the target set by India so comfortably and won the match. What
really surprised me was Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene played well in
that final match and they left the T20 cricket on a high note as said by Sammy.
Even an Indian batsman
and man of the tournament Virat Kohli told after the match that Darren Sammy
was right as God was really smiling on the Sri Lankan team.
How could Sammy
accurately give an insight about their defeat and the final match? The reason
that I believe is what he said about them. He said that they were a praying
team. As an individual he was a praying guy. He has the habit of standing
before God as Elijah and Elisha said.
My dear young friends,
if you spend more time on praying in God’s presence, Jesus Christ can make you
shine. He can make you to stand as a victor in your worldly life and Spiritual
life. Remember prayer is the key to your success. Whatever be your desire or
problem. Just go to God in prayer and tell Him everything. Jesus Christ will
bless you and make you a blessing.
“Men and women are needed whose
prayers will give to the world the utmost power of God; who will make His
promises to blossom with rich and full results. God is waiting to hear us and
challenges us to bring Him to do this thing by our praying. He is asking us,
to-day, as He did His ancient Israel, to prove Him now herewith." Behind
God's Word is God Himself, and we read: "Thus saith the Lord, the Holy One
of Israel, his Maker: Ask of me of things to come and concerning my sons, and
concerning the work of my hands, command ye me." As though God places
Himself in the hands and at the disposal of His people who pray - as indeed He
does. The dominant element of all praying is faith, that is conspicuous,
cardinal and emphatic. Without such faith it is impossible to please God, and
equally impossible to pray.” – E.M. Bounds, Weapon of Prayer.
Stand before Jesus Christ daily. You
will be a blessing to many. God bless you
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