Pray For Everyone *

We are again looking at the letters Paul wrote to Timothy, instructing him on how to carry forth the gospel of Jesus Christ. We don't have to be preachers and apostles, to accept this as good and acceptable doctrine. This took place in the infant stages of Christianity, and nothing has changed since then. Just like Christianity was under attack then, it is under attack now. What was spoken by Paul, is a needed lesson in modern times. Pauls instruction to Timothy,a church leader during that time. Can also be applied, to our lives as faithful Christians today. There are temporal issues, that arise in our daily lives. The economy, wars, and politics, cause us sometimes to question our belief. We are required to pray, and trust God. Like our foreparents before us,we are at the mercy of the government (Caesar), and those in power. We must trust God to intervene, and bring us to a better place.
Romans 8:28
And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.



1 Timothy 2
1I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;

2For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.

3For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;

4Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.


This indicates the four different modes of prayer in which we petition God. In some form or another you should fall into one of these categories. If your prayers are earnest. We have to acknowledge that everyone that calls Jesus name, is not a child of God. False prophets take pieces of the truth, and add or subtract as they like. If we're not fortified with truth, we're vulnerable. If we're not humbly requesting something only Gods power can provide. We should be thanking him, for what he has already done in our lives. Either you just came out of something, or you're on your way through. Don't be selfish in your prayers, ask Gods grace for others as well. Knowing that the blessings of others, indirectly bless you too. Unlike during the time Paul walked the earth.We don't live in a time of kings in our society. We have the president, governors and mayors. As Christians we must always remember. All power in place , is allowed by God. We should pray and ask God to guide whoever has authority.

It is Gods will that we all be saved. All Christians have a right to the tree of eternal life. Thanks to Jesus Christ, dying for our sins.Unfortunately that isn't going to happen for everyone. Because that's the only way. It's up to the individual themselves. He who accepts and believes that Jesus died for them. Have this message to serve as a manual. This is ordained as good in the sight of God. If you have this, it's the foundation of what you need. I say foundation because, knowledge is not enough :
James 2:20
But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?



1 Timothy 2:5-6:

5For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;

6Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time.

There was a dominant atmosphere of monarchism and emperor worship, in the early stages of Christianity. It was prevalent during these times. The Roman empire allowed worship of other Gods, as long as it didn't interfere with their rule. The gospel had to be defended, being that Christianity wasn't well received. Since one of the main priciples of Christianity is: Exodus 20:3 Thou shalt have no other gods before me. It was viewed as a threat to the order of things. In many cases men were assumed to be messengers or represenatives of God. This passage reinforces the fact that there is only one God,and only one way to reach him. Through his son Jesus Christ. Verse six simply tells us what was done for us,and it will come to pass.


1 Timothy 2:7-8:

7Whereunto I am ordained a preacher, and an apostle, (I speak the truth in Christ, and lie not;) a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and verity.

8I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.


Here Paul signifies his purpose in ministry. A preacher is one well versed and read in the word of God. In the old days we trusted our understanding of Gods word to preachers that couldn't even read. Though they may have been serious in their inspiration, they were lacking in their education. You can't really teach what you can't read. You can listen with an open heart. The holy spirit has always ordained capable teachers to carry forth the word of God. For this purpose Paul was ordained a Preacher.

Paul was a teacher to the Gentiles as well. This was unchartered territory. Christianity to some, was still considered as a sect of Judiasm. This was one of the reasons it was necessary, to reinforce his teachings to Timothy.This is the job of the apostle, and what sets him aside from the disciple. He is required to take the gospel where it hasn't been before. Not just to teach it, but to extend its territory. For this purpose Paul was ordained an Apostle.

Possessing this knowledge and having come to the light. Paul was prepared as all Christians should be, to go out and spread the word. The kingdom embodies everyone who accepts and believes, in the death, burial and resurrection. We are a part of a much larger network than we readily see.We are connected through prayer, and should exercise it reverently. In honest expectation for intervention from God the father, on behalf of his children.