Series: Advent
Speaker: Mike Laughrun
Date: December 31, 2023
Big Truth:
Jesus Followers Wait With Prayers
(27) And then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. (28) Now when these things begin to take place, straighten up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.”
Luke 21:27-28
(34) “But watch yourselves lest your hearts be weighed down with dissipation and drunkenness and cares of this life, and that day come upon you suddenly like a trap. (35) For it will come upon all who dwell on the face of the whole earth.
Luke 21:34-35
But stay awake at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all these things that are going to take place, and to stand before the Son of Man.”
Luke 21:36
Why pray as we wait?
(34) “But watch yourselves lest your hearts be weighed down with dissipation and drunkenness and cares of this life, and that day come upon you suddenly like a trap. (35) For it will come upon all who dwell on the face of the whole earth.
Luke 21:34-35
Big Idea
In our waiting, prayer guards our hearts and minds.
(6) Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. (7) And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:6-7
But stay awake at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all these things that are going to take place, and to stand before the Son of Man.”
Luke 21:36
Big Idea
In our waiting, prayer strengthens our faithfulness.
(39) And He came out and proceeded as was His custom to the Mount of Olives; and the disciples also followed Him. (40) When He arrived at the place, He said to them, “Pray that you may not enter into temptation.”
Luke 22:39-40
How do we pray as we wait?
(1) Now Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.” (2) And he said to them, “When you pray, say: “Father, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come. (3) Give us each day our daily bread, (4) and forgive us our sins, for we ourselves forgive everyone who is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation.” (5) And he said to them, “Which of you who has a friend will go to him at midnight and say to him, ‘Friend, lend me three loaves, (6) for a friend of mine has arrived on a journey, and I have nothing to set before him’; (7) and he will answer from within, ‘Do not bother me; the door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed. I cannot get up and give you anything’? (8) I tell you, though he will not get up and give him anything because he is his friend, yet because of his impudence he will rise and give him whatever he needs. (9) And I tell you, ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. (10) For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened.
Luke 11:1-10
And he said to them, “When you pray, say: “Father, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come.
Luke 11:2
Big Idea
In our waiting, we pray intimately.
And he said, “Abba, Father, all things are possible for you. Remove this cup from me. Yet not what I will, but what you will.”
Mark 14:36
And he said to them, “When you pray, say: “Father, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come.
Luke 11:2
Big Idea
In our waiting, we pray Scripturally.
If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.
John 15:7
And he said to them, “When you pray, say: “Father, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come.
Luke 11:2
Big Idea
In our waiting, we pray worshipfully.
(4) He determines the number of the stars; he gives to all of them their names. (5) Great is our Lord, and abundant in power; his understanding is beyond measure.
Psalm 147:4-5
(2) And he said to them, “When you pray, say: “Father, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come. (3) Give us each day our daily bread, (4) and forgive us our sins, for we ourselves forgive everyone who is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation.”
Big Idea
In our waiting, we pray dependently.
(5) And he said to them, “Which of you who has a friend will go to him at midnight and say to him, ‘Friend, lend me three loaves, (6) for a friend of mine has arrived on a journey, and I have nothing to set before him’; (7) and he will answer from within, ‘Do not bother me; the door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed. I cannot get up and give you anything’? (8) I tell you, though he will not get up and give him anything because he is his friend, yet because of his impudence he will rise and give him whatever he needs.
Luke 11:5-8
Big Idea
In our waiting, we pray urgently.
(9) And I tell you, ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. (10) For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened.
Luke 11:9-10
Big Idea
In our waiting, we pray consistently and specifically.
The Spirit and the Bride say, “Come.” And let the one who hears say, “Come.” And let the one who is thirsty come; let the one who desires take the water of life without price.
Revelation 22:17
Big Idea
In our waiting, we pray missionally.
(20) He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus! (21) The grace of the Lord Jesus be with all. Amen.
Revelation 22: 20-21