Light + Truth Prayer That Moves Heaven and Earth
May 5, 2025
In this discussion, John Piper, Pastor and founder of DesiringGod.org, emphasizes the transformative power of Spirit-filled, Scripture-saturated prayer. He explores how such prayer can change the world, especially during challenging times of persecution. Piper also addresses modern obstacles to faith, urging a revival of boldness in evangelism. He delves into God's sovereignty, revealing how even negative actions serve divine purposes. Lastly, he encourages listeners to glorify Jesus and pray for miraculous signs while actively spreading the gospel.
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Repeated Holy Spirit Outpourings
- The outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost is not unique and is repeated throughout church history.
- We need this extraordinary blessing again today, even in strong churches, to face current challenges.
Any Believer Can Pray Boldly
- The prayer for boldness and Spirit-filling is from ordinary believers, not just apostles.
- Any Christian can pray for the Spirit's power and see mighty works, not only apostolic figures.
Prayer Amid Persecution Threats
- The prayer was offered amid severe persecution threats, making their request for courage highly relevant.
- Christians today in America face similar challenges requiring Spirit-empowered boldness to witness.
