The Angel’s Testimony

Years ago, I worked in a large office where there were many desks and workers but no walls. This open environment led to the natural result that there was a great deal of conversation and socializing. One day, a loud voice rose over the general hubbub. Mel, a fellow known for his intellect was responding to the comment of someone sitting near his desk. Mel stood up and began loudly denouncing the idea of faith in God and proclaiming the futility of prayer. He was proud of the fact that he did not need the drug and crutch of religion to make his way through life.

But, a verse out of Acts contradicts Mel’s philosophy. This verse quotes an angel sent from God. Because of a Roman Centurion’s prayers and giving, Peter is led by coordinated circumstances and dreams to open the Church to Gentiles. This went against Peter’s upbringing, training and desires. Yet, the hand of God was so clear that Peter could only obey.

The angel revealed a piece of reality. The fact is that our prayers and gifts of love ascend as a memorial before God Himself. A memorial is something that causes one to remember a person or event. Lack of prayer is either lack of faith that God exists or, if He exists, that He will hear or respond. God, forgive my weak faith and lack of prayer. Father, embed the testimony of your angel in each of our hearts.
The angel's testimony -- "Your prayers and alms have ascended as a memorial before God.” (Acts 10:4)

Project:
-Evaluate your attitude toward prayer and giving.
-How much do you sincerely pray?
-Let’s embrace this truth and genuinely rejoice in the fact that God knows us and hears us.
-Let's ask God to energize our prayer life and inspire our giving.