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Ask for Nations
Wesley Duewel ( post mortem ), Author and Former President of One Mission Society
Psalm 2:8 ( NIV )
Ask me , and I will make the nations your inheritance , the ends of the earth your possession .
God ’ s ordained key to world evangelism is your prayer . Psalm 2 , which is God ’ s prophetic picture of how Christ will triumph over all human opposition , makes this clear ... Verse 8 gives his promise to Christ ...
What is Jesus doing now ? He is sitting at the right hand of the Father on heaven ’ s throne ( 1 Peter 3:21-22 ) ... Interceding in prayer ( Rom . 8:34 ) ...
Christ wants us to be his co-heirs and to share his throne through prayer ... Psalm 2:8 is not only God ’ s promise to Christ , it is his promise to us . We , with Christ , inherit the nations by prayer ...
For which nations are you asking ? How do you pray for a nation ? First , pray for the ruler . Next , pray for pastors , missionaries , Christians in that nation . Pray for the church to grow . Ask God to use Christians ’ testimonies to the salvation of others . Ask God to give you souls through your prayer .
Nations are yours for the asking . People will be saved if you pray . Jesus conquers through your prayer .
You can help Jesus rule today through your prayer . Your prayer can open doors to nations , cities , homes , and hearts . Your prayer can block and restrain Satan ’ s opposition . It can protect God ’ s children . God plans that Jesus and we — his spiritual army — reign , win victories , and extend his kingdom by prayer .
Adopt some nation as your prayer inheritance today . Begin to ask God for that country now . Claim the promise of Psalm 2:8 for your own . Nations and the salvation of their people are yours for the asking .
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