Christian believers are tied in with the heroes of faith from the time of Abel through the prophets and kings to the closing of the Old Testament. Just as each one of the heroes discovered the grace of God in their failures and endured the chastening of the Lord, so also did the members of the church.

 

Although these prayers are for specific people at specific periods of time, there is no difference between saints then and saints now.  There is no such thing as the early church or a late church.  These prayers are as effective for us today as when they were first prayed out by Paul.

 

Part 2 – Power is an interesting word.  Today, we look at that power considering the words used in this passage.  Power to transform our lives comes from waiting on the Lord.  He is the one who renews our strength.