Pray

Scripture: Luke 5:3 And he entered into one of the ships, which was Simon's,and prayed him that he would thrust out a little from the land. And he sat down, and taught the people out of the ship.

Observation: Often our understanding of scripture depends on our language. When we think of prayer, we think of someone bowing their heads, perhaps folding their hands or kneeling, and speaking reverently to God. The word "Pray" does not have that connotation at all. Here Jesus commanded them to push the boat out into the water so that he could preach.

Application: We should pray like Jesus prayed. When we pray, we should ask or command fully expecting that it be done, and if it is not done, we should make sure it gets done! When we are his, Jesus has given us authority to ask whatever we want in his name, and that it would be done! (John 15:7). Jesus didn't say " Oh heavenly father, if it be thy will, please move the boat out in the water" Rather he said, push the boat out into th water so that I can teach the people.

Prayer: Dear Heavenly Father, Let us be one with you, and let us be in you and you in us. Let us pray with authority as your word says we should. Let our words be your words, and may you abide in us always. In Jesus Name!