Have I committed an offence in abasing myself that ye might be exalted, because I have preached to you the gospel of God freely? 2 Corinthians 11: 7 KJV’
Prayer is our best way of communicating with the Father.
We have the grace and freedom to talk to Him any time of the day, no matter where we are.
If needed, we are to be there for one another.
Touching and agreeing, in our faith and prayers.
There is no reason why anyone should have o pay to receive prayer or to go before Him in prayer.
We dishonor God when we put a price on being able to connect with Him.
His door is always open to us.
Jesus and the disciples did not go out and pray for the people in return for a contribution to their ministries.
As His disciples, we should be doing the same.
In this passage, there were those who were doing things to get something in return.
Paul told believers that he had “preached to [them] the gospel of God freely” (2 Corinthians 11: 7).
He was not requesting to be paid for preaching the gospel of God.
He was not giving room for any to accuse him of worldly designs.
He was there to bless them according to the Word.
The Word and prayer is free to all who wish to receive it.
Like Paul and others disciples of Christ, we are to tell others of what the Word says, freely.
Every spiritual journey we take is to be done with pure motives, not to fill our pockets.
Ones that really want to fill the hearts of others with God-given graces.
Beware of anyone who places a emphasis on money.
Beware of those who are making false promises regarding their ability to give you spiritual benefits in return.
The Lord told us, “The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much” (James 5:16).
The Lord never said we had to pay Him in order for Him to pray for us before the Father.
He was telling us all we have to do is pray to Him with heartfelt passion.
It is the most powerful and effective way to talk with Him.
Always remember, prayer is free.
We can go to Him on our own or as a group.
We never have to pay for it.
A WORD OF PRAYER
Father, we make prayer seem more like a business when we put a price on it. You never put a price on our ability to talk to You. Prayer is to be freely given. Let those who think otherwise, come to know that while they think they are profiting, they are spiritually bankrupt. We want to do things Your way and reap the blessings.
In Jesus Name We Pray, Amen