(John 9:31 NLT)
I am convinced that our Creator God hears every prayer and thought; and I know He responds to each. Sometimes the answer comes obviously, sometimes suspiciously. I am aware that at times we thinks He does not respond...O but God does!
"The moment you began praying, a command was given. And now I am here to tell you what it was, for you are very precious to God. Listen carefully.." Daniel 9:23 NLT
I have been hearing so many true stories of people praying and getting answered by God's greatness and power. I've heard of prayers that were uplifted for years finally receiving the command of the Lord; and I've seen instant answers, and a few days later too! The fact of the matter is that God is moving by His Holy Spirit to reveal Himself.
"In those days when you pray, I will listen. If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me." (Jeremiah 29:12, 13 NLT)
Jesus is our Deliverer, our Redeemer, our only hope! So when we are now preparing the way for His soon return we will truly need and want Him. Our need for our Savior is obvious and increasing. He has promised us to be part of His kingdom, which is very different from our current world's state.
"The Son of Man will send his angels, and they will remove from his Kingdom everything that causes sin and all who do evil." (Matthew 13:41 NLT)
So we begin to cry out, and He desires to be with us so He draws near, pouring out His Spirit on all flesh. Many see visions, dreams, hear His words in their hearts. He causes us to feel His longing for us, and we long for Him. We are the Bride of Christ, we must make ourselves ready to finally meet our Maker face to face. We must be led by His kindness and mercy into sincere Repentance. So we cry out, we pray, we talk to Jesus, we get to know Him intimately better; because He reveals Himself. The Spirit and the Bride say, "Come!"
"If I had not confessed the sin in my heart, the Lord would not have listened. But God did listen!
He paid attention to my prayer. Praise God, who did not ignore my prayer
or withdraw his unfailing love from me."(Psalm 66:18-20 NLT)
"But you, dear friends, must build each other up in your most holy faith, pray in the power of the Holy Spirit, and await the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ, who will bring you eternal life. In this way, you will keep yourselves safe in God’s love." (Jude 1:20, 21 NLT)
