The Cooling Stream

Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may run swiftly and be glorified, just as it is with you. (2 Thessalonians 3:1)

• Missionaries need prayer.
   
• The apostle Paul experienced danger and hardship as a missionary.
   
• He was imprisoned, shipwrecked, and beaten.
   
• It was no surprise that his letters contained pleas for prayer.
   
• He asked the believers in Thessalonica to pray for success in spreading the gospel.
   
• He prayed that God’s Word would run swiftly and be glorified.
   
• He prayed that God would deliver him from unreasonable and wicked men (2 Thessalonians 3:2).
   
• Paul knew he would need to open his mouth boldly and declare the gospel.
   
• Do we know people who need supernatural help as they spread the good news of Christ?
   
• Let us remember Paul’s appeal, and pray for our brethren in need.
   
• Let us intercede for them before the throne of our powerful God.
   
• Let us intercede for others in our prayers.
   
• God’s throne is always accessible.