Available to His Purposes

April 16

What does it take to move the hand of God in mighty ways? What must we do to give wings to our prayers so they may reach His Throne of Mercy and Grace? We’ve all had prayers that seemed to bounce off the ceiling—and that experience is not conducive to pursuing a greater prayer life.

Although there is certainly an element of the discretion of the Almighty where the matter of prayer and the answers to it are concerned, there is one thing we can do that will either prepare us to receive a desired request or prepare us to accept His denial of our request.

Joshua 3:5 says, “Consecrate yourselves because the Lord will do wonders among you tomorrow.” Consecrate. That’s a powerful word. The meaning of the word ‘consecrate’ is to make holy; to set aside for the Lord’s use. Just what does that mighty word entail?

Above all, it means that we allow ourselves to be washed in the blood of Jesus that cleanses us from all sin and sets us apart for His purposes. It means we find ourselves focused on Him rather than on worldly pursuits. It means that we make ourselves available to His purposes so He can glorify Himself in us.