Praying for the Unbeliever

For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost. (Luke 19:10)

Now that Easter has come and gone, are we to move on with our daily lives without reflecting on what Christ did for us on the cross? Certainly not. In the weeks leading up to Easter, we seem to be focused on inviting those who may not regularly attend church to come visit with us and to hear about Jesus. But, what about now? Do we have this same fervor and desire to share Jesus with others? Or do we even have a desire to pray for those who do not know Jesus as their Lord and Savior?

In Paul’s letter to Timothy, it is written: “First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people , for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all, which is the testimony given at the proper time.” (1 Timothy 2:1-6, emphasis added)

Are you praying for the lost in our world? Are you actively seeking ways to minister to and serve those who may not know Christ? What would it look like if we viewed every Sunday morning church service as if it was Easter by fervently inviting people to church, talking about the sacrifice of Jesus, and sharing the Gospel with others? We encourage you to pray daily for your family members, neighbors, coworkers, and community members who do not know Jesus.

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The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance. (2 Peter 3:9)