And Again He Prayed...

From Our Pastor's Desk

James 5:18 - “And again he prayed, and the heavens gave rain, and the earth produced its crops” 

Key phrase here is “ again”. Again signifies consistency. Doing it over, repeatedly. 

What is consistency? It means steadiness, dependability, uniformity and or persistence. It also means standing with something, doing it until the required or expected results are achieved. 

It’s akin to determination.  “So we built the wall and the whole wall was joined together to half its height; for the people had a mind to work”.

 Nehemiah 4:6. In order to begin and end an endeavor, it takes the right consistent attitude and determination to finish what one starts. Webster dictionary says “…determination is the act of deciding definitely and firmly to a purpose…” 

It is perseverance, patience, resolve, tenacity and persistence.  Thomas Fuller (1608–61), an English preacher and author said "A n invincible determination can accomplish almost anything and in this lies the great distinction between great men and little men."  

We need to be consistent in our prayers & sowing, again and again, so our cloud can be full of moisture, resulting in showers. 

Do you know there was a time when the Israelites were restrained from giving? They were giving so much that Moses has to say, “STOP!” 

Exodus 36:5-7 – “So the people were restrained from bringing. For the stuff they had was sufficient for all the work to make it, and too much” 

That was persistence. In a world where the way of getting is more prevalent than the way of giving, it is difficult to see people giving more than what is asked of them. 

Ecclesiastes 11:3 - "“If the clouds be full of rain, they empty themselves upon the earth..."  May our clouds be full of moisture (from consistent prayers & seeds), and empty upon us the spiritual rainfall & showers of blessings to make us refreshed and renewed, in Jesus mighty name. 

You will have good success this 2021. Remain blessed.  

Shalom.