Pray to God

 

Sermon . Pray to God

O people of the land! In times of danger, you make many efforts to escape—seeking solutions, building new tools, and running to every available help. But above all these efforts have you tried divine prayer? Among all attempts, prayer is the first and most essential response. Natural disasters and difficulties—such as winds, rains, floods, famines, divisions, cold, heat, sea voyages, land travel, wild animals, insects, lightning, earthquakes, plagues, hardships, and droughts—bring harm and suffering. Who else but God can rescue us from these? Therefore, do not pray to created things or elements of nature, but pray to the Creator of heaven and earth, who alone has authority over all creation.

Now consider: which period is more dangerous? Is it the general time of suffering that mankind faces due to the curse of sin on creation, where troubles arise unexpectedly from the natural world? Or is it the personal seasons of trouble that come because of one's own sinful actions and desires? From birth, every human enters a world under the curse of sin, and on top of that, people accumulate suffering through their personal sins driven by selfish ambition.

So then, which is the greater danger? In either case, if we pray with persistence, God is able to remove both forms of danger. But the sin that causes suffering must first be dealt with. Sin separates us from God and keeps us far from salvation. This tragic state of separation can be changed only through sincere prayer.

Therefore, pray to God! Let everyone in every household kneel and pray before God daily. Don’t waste time in questioning: “Will God hear the prayer of sinners?” or “Why is God silent when He sees our suffering?” — instead, leave those doubts behind and earnestly pray. This message may be read or heard by many. To each one who receives it, may every blessing of God come upon you!

This is the heartfelt plea of us Christians:
“Abandon all other forms of worship and try worshipping the Lord Jesus Christ. You will see your prayers answered.” May God richly bless you!

Worshipping the Lord Jesus Christ brings countless blessings. First, it gives you a tender and repentant heart—even for a small wrongdoing, you begin to feel deeply convicted, saying, “Oh! What a mistake I have made!” Second, it leads to the forgiveness of sins, and third, it gives the power to forsake sinful habits. Fourth, it creates a spirit of godliness and moral strength to live a disciplined life. Fifth, it establishes a stable and fruitful prayer life. Sixth, one begins to grow in all virtues. Seventh, even in the midst of trials and difficulties, the soul will have constant peace and inner rest. Eighth, it gives a desire to continually learn divine truths and grow spiritually. Ninth, there will be a genuine longing to share spiritual matters with others, witnessing for Christ. Tenth, a powerful desire arises in the heart that all people—regardless of religion, country, language, tribe, friend or enemy, relative or stranger, rich or poor, righteous or unrighteous, sick or healthy—should come to worship the Lord Jesus Christ. And finally, as the eleventh blessing, eternal salvation is granted at the end of this earthly life.

Are these the only blessings? Absolutely not! Many earthly blessings also follow. Sicknesses will be healed, health will be restored, and there will be provision of food, clothing, and every necessity of human life. One must truly believe that after praying to the Lord Jesus Christ, all things will be fulfilled in due time. Christ the Lord is the one who brings every prayer to completion. You may ask, “Why then are some Christian prayers unanswered?” The reason may lie in a lack of faith or a fault in one’s walk or lifestyle.

So who is this Christ whom we are called to worship? He is none other than God Himself—the Creator of the heavens, the earth, all humankind, and everything that exists. He revealed Himself to mankind, lived among them, and took on human form in order to complete the work of salvation on behalf of all people. During His time on earth, He bore the name Jesus Christ. He is not just the Savior of one group or person—He is the Savior of all who believe in Him. To all who hear this message, may peace and eternal blessing be yours. Amen.