Pray the Word with David Platt Unleashing God’s Word (2 Thessalonians 3:1)
Nov 24, 2025
Dive into the powerful plea from Paul for the swift spread of God's Word. Discover how the gospel transformed lives in Thessalonica and spread across regions. The discussion emphasizes bold prayers for local communities and the Sarera people of India. Get inspired by prayers for challenging places like North Korea and Somalia, aiming for the Word to be honored worldwide. This heartfelt conversation underscores the importance of praying for God’s message to bring substantial change.
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Prayer For The Word To Speed Ahead
- Paul models praying for the gospel to advance rapidly and be honored among people.
- David Platt emphasizes that 'speeding ahead' means belief, reverence, and life change, not mere exposure.
Thessalonica As A Model For Spread
- The Thessalonian church's faith 'had gone everywhere' as a result of receiving God's word with power.
- Platt links that historical spread to a model for contemporary prayer and mission.
Pray And Speak The Word Boldly
- Pray specifically for your city and communities that God's word would speed ahead and be honored.
- Speak the word boldly and rely on the Holy Spirit, since Platt says the word won't 'speed ahead' if people don't speak it aloud.