This is the second of a 4 part series: Why are you gazing into Heaven?
You don’t have time to stare into heaven, souls here need you. So what did they do and what do we do?
#1 – They ascended in prayer (Acts 1:14)– “All these with one accord were devoting themselves to prayer, together with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and his brothers.” (Acts 1:14, ESV) Prayer is a powerful thing. It centers our minds and opens our hearts. Someday I encourage you to consider the circumstances surrounding all of the prayers in the Bible, and note just how many occurred in preparation for trying times or important decision. We should not be astound to discover how frequently godly men and women sought out guidance from God before they looked to their own wisdom.
Let us also not forget, these prayers we not limited to personal conversations with God. We must ascend to God in prayer, together. Those in Acts1:14 ascended in “one accord”, meaning their hearts and minds approached the thrown of God through one mediator. Don’t allow great amounts of time to exist between your personal and communal prayers.
Let your light shine!