by izzyfalcon » Wed May 09, 2012 6:00 pm
“THIS,…SUBLIME,…PRAYER!”…
The Divine-Principles, of our dependent Life,…are, herein embodied. It contains, the whole essence,…of prayer; for, all time: and, for all peoples. It deserves, a careful study,…in detail. It is, in two, (2), parts!...
The first, refers to God,…and, His Glory; the second, to mankind: and, our needs. Thus, teaching us,…that, in Divinely-Indicted-Prayers; our Father’s interests, are paramount. This, is a Family,…prayer. It commences, with calling on God, as; “Our, Father!”…
And, therefore,…the basis, of it; is our relationship,…to, Him. The believer, is a child,…of this Living-God; through, the new-birth, (Spiritually): to, such a Creator. Almighty-God, is more than,…simply, The Maker; who, brought the Universe,…into, being: by, His Word!...
He, is the Father,…of, a Great-Family; for, whom,…this very Universe, with its Great-Laws of Physics,…exists. He, is therefore,…the, “Responsible-Party”; which, the very act,…of, prayer: assures!...
Our Heavenly-Father, has the affections,…of, a Loving-Parent; toward, all those,…who, believe upon; His Son, (Jesus-Christ). Therefore, we learn that,…prayer, is the petition; of, a child,…to, an All-Wise; All-Loving: and, All-Powerful,…Father!...
We cry, to the One,…who, hears; and, answers prayer. He, is in Heaven,…hence, a Spiritual-Father; in contrast, to our Earthly father: in, the flesh. This, ends,…the Salutation!...
“Hallowed-Be-Thy-Name!”,…is, the first thing, in order; as to the petition: proper. That is, praise,…being, the first principle; of, prayer: not, just repeating,…this phrase, as a parrot. But, the very essence, of prayer,…is a, “Praiseful”; Spirit. Our hearts, bubbling-up with worship,…and, adoration; to, our Father-in-Heaven!...
“Thy-Kingdom-Come!”,…is, the petition,…of, our longing Spirit; desiring, the coming of His Son, (The, Christ): who, will Himself introduce,…His Father’s Kingdom. He, must be present,…to, super-intend; the affairs, of His Father’s Government!...
“Thy-Will-Be-Done, As-in-Heaven, so: On-Earth!”,…this, will then follow, as a matter of course. Almighty-God, will then,…for, the first time, (since, the fall, of mankind); have, His-Perfect-Way: on, the Earth. We, will delight,…in, doing His Will; re-born of God, by the Spirit: through, Jesus-Christ!...
This petition, assures us,…of, an obedient Spirit. It is, the out-flow,…of, a heart; that, is itself,…surrendered: to, all of the Will,…of, our Living-God. Such obedience, is the essence,…of, a prayer; that, prevails!...
We, desire,…to, witness the Sovereignty; of this God,…on, this Earth. We cry, for,…every High-Thing; brought-down, under the sway,…of, God’s-Government: yielding, to His Authority!...
A King, shall Reign,…in Righteousness. The Eternal-Day,…has, dawned. Christ, on the Throne,…of, our hearts; and, the Will of God,…being done, in us: and, by us. This ends, the first section,…of; (“THIS,…SUBLIME,…PRAYER”). The petitions, which follows,…are, of a more; personal, character!...
“Give-Us-This-Day, Our-Daily-Bread!”,…is, the beginning, of our side; of, this Great-Prayer. It speaks, of a dependent Spirit,…a, hand-to-mouth, experience; which, our flesh,…always, abominates: but, which is,…unspeakable delight, to the Spirit-Child!...
For, it brings God,…upon, this scene. It is, from His-Hand,…to, our mouth; the,…”Bread”,…is simply; a statement, of our daily need. It means, we are to bring,…everything, to the notice; of, our Heavenly-Father,…all, the needs: little, as well as,…big, needs!...
He, is able,…for, all of them; as, our Faith,…gladly, owns.
“And-Forgive-Us, For-We-Also-Forgive,…Everyone-Who-is-Indebted: to us!”… This, expresses,…a gracious-Spirit. A Life, of Faith,…emphasized by, dependence upon our Creator; and is, entirely inconsistent,…with, an unforgiving Spirit!....
When, we are conscious,…of, our frail, needy condition; (an, Earthen Vessel), fragile, and cumbered with infirmity; we, are only,…too, willing to; forgive, anyone who asks us: though, he or she,…have, injured us: deeply. But, His-Grace,…is, only manifested; to those, who request forgiveness!....(so, speak-up; and, ask).
When folks, justify themselves,…in, their own willfulness; our God, just lets them,…alone: and, we also,…do, likewise!...
“And-Lead-Us-Not, Into-Temptation!”… This, tells, of a Trustful-Spirit. It is, the only negative petition. Its very essence, is a sense,…of, frailty; coupled, with a realization,…of, the danger; which, surrounds our pathway,…because, of our knowledge: of, the enmity,…of, Satan!...
The Temptations, here refer primarily,…to, the afflictions and persecutions; which, are the portion,…of, the Just; and, which Almighty-God,…allows: for, they work,…”Good”,…to them, who are exercised,…thereby!...
“But-Deliver-Us, From-Evil”,…is, the positive side; to, the foregoing. We want, not only,…a negative, keeping-out of; but, a positive,…deliverance from: the, evil. And, this evil,…is, not only from without; but, from within!...
Satan, is a most formidable Enemy,…and, he can most woefully; afflict us. But, the evil,…that, is within ourselves, (for, in our flesh, dwells no good,…thing); is, more to be: dreaded. For, only through this,…can, Satan have; any advantage,…over us!...
“For-Thine-is-The-Kingdom; The-Power; and-The-Glory: Forever, Amen!”,…this emphasizes, the whole purpose; of, prayer. It acknowledges, the Sovereignty,…of, our Maker; over, the Creation,…He, has made.
Thus,…(“THIS,…SUBLIME,…PRAYER”),…ends, with God; in, His place,…and, mankind; in ours: in, the dust!...
Your Friend,
Izzy!...