Prayer Series ~ Day 12

DAY 12

WHAT TO PRAY: For the Spirit to Convince the World of Sin

John 16:7,8

7Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you.

8And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment:

God's one desire, the one object of Christ's being manifested, is to take away sin. The first work of the Spirit on the world is conviction of sin. Without that, no deep or abiding revival, no powerful conversion. Pray for it, that the gospel may be preached in in such power of the Spirit, that men may see that they have rejected and crucified Christ and cry out, What shall we do?

Pray most earnestly for a mighty power of conviction of sin wherever the gospel is preached.

HOW TO PRAY: Stir Up Yourself To Take Hold Of God's Strength

Isaiah 27:5

5Or let him take hold of my strength, that he may make peace with me; and he shall make peace with me.

Isaiah 64:7

7And there is none that calleth upon thy name, that stirreth up himself to take hold of thee: for thou hast hid thy face from us, and hast consumed us, because of our iniquities.

2 Timothy 1:6

6Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands.

First, take hold of God's strength. God is a Spirit. I cannot take hold of Him and hold Him fast, but by the Spirit. Take hold of God's strength, and hold on 'til it has done for you what He has promised. Pray for the power of the Spirit to convict of sin.

Second, stir up yourself, the power that is in you by the Holy Spirit, to take hold. Give your whole heart and will to it, and say, I will not let Thee go except Thou bless me.