WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO PRESERVERE IN PRAYER
IT SIMPLY MEANS TO REFUSE TO GIVE UP INTIL GOD'S ANSWER COMES
1. How long were the disciples to wait in Jerusalem? (Luke24:49) Until they were clothed (equipped, filled) with power from on high.
2. How long did Moses keep his hands raised to God in prayer? (Ex.17:11-13) Until Amalek was totally defeated.
3. How long did Joshua hold his javelin toward Ai while the army attacked? (Josh.8:26) Until Ai was destroy.
4. How long did Elijah stay on his knees after the 3 years of draught? (1 Kings.18:42-46) Until a rain cloud as big as a man's hand formed in the sky.
5. How long did Jesus prayed in Gethsemane? (Luke.22:39-46) Until Satan was defeated.
6. How long did Jacob wrestled with God? (Gen.32:24-32) Until he was blessed by the Lord.