Bible Verse of The Day – 10-13-22

Matthew 6:7 (NKJV) 7 And when you pray, do not use vain repetitions as the heathen do. For they think that they will be heard for their many words.

Welcome back!

Yesterday we learned that God wants us to pray in secret, not in public for the approval of man. And Jesus told us that God will reward us for doing this. However, if we pray for the sake of man’s approval, that approval, and the accolades that accompany it, will be our reward.

Today, let’s dig a bit deeper.

In the verse above, Jesus instructs us that we are not to use vain repetitions (as the heathens do).

What does He mean by this?

Many pagan religions use ritualistic, repetitive prayers. Some even include chanting specific things over and over again.

There is no life in this. It is simply ritualistic words spoken repeatedly for the sole sake of repeating them.

Nothing is gained except the satisfaction of the person who participates, who experiences self-gratification from knowing that they completed their ritual.

True prayer should be fruitful and alive, initiating Spirit-led communication between us and God.

This communication is purposeful, not empty and ritualistic. It is heartfelt, sincere and genuine. And it leads to some of the most intimate moments we can share with God while we’re here on earth.

Jesus ends the verse above by stating that these kinds of hypocrites believe that they will be heard because of their many words.

He then follows that up with verse 8, where He tells us, “do not be like them”.

Why? Because, “your Father knows the things you have need of before you ask Him”.

Sincere, genuine prayer (conversing and communing with God) should not be repetitive, ritualistic or rambling. Instead, let it be heartfelt and real, coming up from our spirit, direct to God’s ears.

Join us tomorrow for more.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
49 N Lamplighters Walk
Hampstead, NC 28443

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