Preparation Through Prayer
The book of Acts is an amazing record that shows not only the way God worked through the early church but also how central prayer was to its growth. Right after the ascension of Jesus, believers gathered and devoted themselves to prayer. Talking to God was their means of preparing for the work He planned for them. Jesus had told them that the Father would give the Holy Spirit to those who ask. (Luke 11:13) Then, after the resurrection, He instructed them to stay in Jerusalem until they were “clothed with power from on high.” (Luke 24:49) God is looking for believers who understand the importance of prayer and realize that the only way to fulfill His calling is through His power.
