The Greatest Work

10 /17/2020

John 14:12 “And greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto My Father.”

There is always suffering in the world. Currently, however, it is deep and wide. I have people close to me who are suffering both personally and economically. Members of my own family are in this boat as well. One person I care about is struggling on many fronts, and I so badly want to help in some way. Alas, I cannot. It is a helpless feeling, being unable to offer anything other than a listening ear and prayer, although I know that prayer is the single most powerful thing I can offer to do. Encouraging others to pray about their circumstances is important as well. Chambers writes, “Prayer is the battle; it is a matter of indifference where you are. Whichever way God engineers circumstances, the duty is to pray.” I know many people are dutifully lifting up prayers during this time of collective turmoil.

Right now, even much of our Christian work has come to a screeching halt, for we are not able to operate in the world as we did less than a year ago. We are masked and socially distanced, not able to offer a hug or a visit as we try to help stop the spread of Covid-19. Even churches have had to get creative with how they minister to people. As a believer, without my regular programs to go to or outreach to be a part of, I am feeling quite useless. Chambers reminds me, however, that, “Prayer does not fit us for the greater works; it is the greater work.” So during this unusual and uncertain time, I must always remember this truth about prayer. It is the greatest work of every believer.

So let us all pray for our nation and our world.

2 Chronicles 7:14 “If my people, which are called by My name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.” (KJV)