In His memorable Sermon on the Mount, one of Jesus’ life principles soars above the rest: “Whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them” (Matt. 7:12); or “Treat other people exactly as you would like to be treated by them” (Phillips). Though simple, this Golden Rule isn’t easy. Stubborn to the …
In obedience to Jesus’ explicit command, 120 believers waited in the upper room for the promise of the Father, and while they waited, they travailed in prayer. For 10 days they gave themselves to intercession.
Luke records their steadfast spiritual labor: “These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication” (Acts 1:14, NKJV). This is a key fact that reveals that intercession was an integral part of the birth of the church.
In that miraculous moment, the Holy Spirit fell in power. Peter preached Christ, and suddenly 3,000 souls believed, repented and were born anew (see Acts 2:37-41). The travail of the 120 brought forth new life for many. This is the calling of God’s interceding forerunners everywhere.
