Joshua 23; Isaiah 17 to 18; 2 Thessalonians 2
First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world. For God is my witness…that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers. Romans 1:8-9
Paul had never met most of the believers in Rome. But he had heard of their faith, witness, and service for Christ. He was thankful for them and prayed for them. How about us? When we hear of God’s work elsewhere do we thank the Lord for it? Do we pray for His global work, supporting His servants financially as He leads? We have the responsibility to pray for the work of other believers. What a privilege to be involved in the Lord’s worldwide outreach. —George Ferrier
Who dares stand idle on the harvest plain,
While all around us waves the golden grain? —J. Borthwick