The apostle Paul wrote this letter to young Timothy to guide him into what the Lord desires concerning pastors and other church servants. New churches were being born and leaders needed developing. Timothy was being instructed on what was most important about all of it. It's no coincedence then to note that the Holy Spirit leads Paul to write "first of all prayer. . ." .
It's not "all we can do is pray". This is the statement we hear so many times as we face certain crises in our lives, particularly around a hospital. Rather, it is "that FIRST of all prayer . . . be made".
Our resurrected Lord has ascended to the right hand of the Father and is presently making intercession for us. This was His high priority item upon arrival in Heaven. He died for us to have such a priviledge and lives now to help us achieve this wonderful position as intercessors with God for what God's Kingdom is all about. . . . reaching the lost.
As we enter this September a new church year may we be diligent to make it our priority that . . . "first of all prayer. . . be made".
praying for and with you Rea Valley church,
Jack Gilliland, pastor
