Social media makes a great deal of noise about the need for good communication skills, but for the Christian, the most important communication skill we can have is prayer (which could be likened to condensed milk, having lots of goodness in a deceptively simple format!)
Stephen spoke this morning from Dan 3:16-18, reminding us of the need for:
- prayer in reality (not simply reserving prayer for set times and specific places, but understanding that prayer is not meant to be formulaic, but based on our relationship with God, and is, therefore, something which can be ongoing and constant.)
- prayer in faith (Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego demonstrated faith in God’s ability to deliver them; they knew God was there with them in reality, as the ‘fourth man’ (Dan 3:25) demonstrated visibly to others.)
- prayer in action (these three men demonstrated a living and active faith which led to action. Ultimately God’s action in their lives delivered them from the fiery furnace. As we are prompted to pray, God moves in action through our prayers, rescuing and delivering us and those for whom we pray.)