The Most Important Evangelistic Tool We Have

Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving; meanwhile praying also for us, that God would open to us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in chains, that I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak. (Colossians 4:2-4 NKJV)

I've been reading a book by John Dixon entitled, "The Best Kept Secret of Christian Mission."  The following quote seemed particularly relevant to tonight's prayer meeting, so I shared it there, and share it here with you.

"Of all the things Paul urges his church to pray for, prayer for the work of the gospel is the most common. More than that: of all the things that the New Testament mentions as gospel promoting activities (giving money, speaking of Jesus, and so on) prayer is the one most frequently urged. I do not for a moment want to encourage readers to be silent about their faith: that would be a tragedy and a sure sign of ill health as Christians. But even more tragic, I believe, would be our silence in prayer, the primary evangelistic task of every believer."

Let us continue in prayer... for each other, for our church, for our country, but most of all - for the lost souls that are all around us.