Proclaim in Every Language Reflection The disciples had received the great commission, and now they gathered in one place to pray and to wait and we see an extraordinary thing take place. Amid their waiting, God sends His Spirit and the Church is born. One of the many things that excites us about this passage is that those gathered nearby … Read More
Day Five Reflection
Pray and Go Reflection We at Gather25 are so energized by these verses, the great commission is in our hearts and minds every time we think of this gathering. We have read that our Lord was prayerful, His life was marked by prayer, He taught the disciples to pray, but He also sent them out. We the church are called … Read More
Day Four Reflection
Find Your Secret Place Reflection As we have seen Jesus’ life was marked with intimacy, the flow of His life and ministry was prayerful. He withdrew regularly to pray, and He teaches us to do the same. The word ‘room’ used in this text originates from the Greek word ‘tameion’ which translates as ‘storeroom.’ According to R.T. France “This was … Read More
Day Three Reflection
Pray Before All Things Reflection What a moment of grace and intimacy we witness here in the garden of Gethsemane, the beautiful language of “Abba Father.” We are aware of the deep anguish the Lord felt and the weight of what He was about to do, and yet He was obedient and committed Himself to the Father’s will. We are … Read More
Day Two Reflection
Retreat with Jesus Reflection Today, we are reflecting that Jesus went to the solitary place on His own in Mark 1 to take His disciples with Him in Mark 6. It was E.M. Bounds who said ‘None but praying leaders can have praying followers.’ Jesus is inviting us to retreat into prayer with Him. But we also read that the … Read More
Day One Reflection
Prioritize Prayer Reflection As we embark on this 21-day journey, it is helpful to remind ourselves that Jesus prayed! Right at the beginning of His ministry here on earth, we see our Lord experiencing breakthrough. He heals Peter’s mother-in-law and then we see that “The whole town gathered at the door.” This is our dream – that the whole town … Read More
