Greg Laurie Podcast Lunch with Jesus | Unlocking the Power of Prayer
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Mar 18, 2025 Explore the transformative power of prayer and how it should be our first response, not a last resort. Discover the miraculous feeding of the 5,000 and how small contributions can lead to great outcomes. Hear humorous anecdotes and inspiring stories of faith, including a listener's journey to sobriety. Learn about the importance of cultivating spiritual gifts and nurturing your relationship with God. Embrace the persistent power of prayer and take bold steps in service to the kingdom.
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The Parrot and the Missing Food
- An elderly woman bought a parrot expecting it to talk after buying accessories, but it died starving because she neglected to feed it.
- The story illustrates the need to provide the essential "food" for spiritual and practical growth, paralleling the feeding of the 5,000.
God Multiplies Our Small Offerings
- The feeding of the 5,000 shows how Jesus meets physical and spiritual needs miraculously.
- Leftovers filled twelve baskets, proving God's abundance beyond human limitation.
The Danger of Spiritual Amnesia
- Like Philip, we sometimes doubt God's faithfulness despite past miracles.
- Spiritual amnesia causes us to forget God's past faithfulness in crises, but remembering it renews our trust.
