Walk This Way “Pray in Faith” (James 5:13-18) Billy Russell, January 20, 2019

                                              Walk This Way

                                               “Pray in Faith”

                                              (James 5:13-18)

 

“Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray. Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise. Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord.” (James 5:13-14)

 

James teaches us prayer is faith in action. We pray when we are in trouble, happy, sick, or when we sin. In other words, we pray: constantly, personally, and no matter the circumstances. God faithfully hears and acts in His wisdom, way, and timing to aide, rejoice, heal, and forgive.

 

 

Prayer is faith in action (5:13-18)- Prayer is relational (Mt.6:6-9).

     Between God and me.

     Between leaders and me.

     Between believers.

     James calls leaders to pray for those they shepherd and for believers to

            also pray in faith for one another.

 

 

Pray as a lifestyle (5:13-16)- when you’re in trouble, happy, sick or sin!

     Constantly-

     Personally-

     Regardless of circumstances-

 

 

 

Pray believing (5:16-18)- Trust your heavenly Father to hear and respond.

     James declares faithful praying is powerful and effective (v.16).

     James uses Elijah as an example/challenge to pray in faith (vv.17-18).

     Trust that God hears. He is a faithful listener.

     Trust God to act: to aide, bless, heal, and forgive (and so much more!).

     Trust God’s timing; believe He knows what is best when the timing is

right.