Day Six: A Sense of Urgency

It seems like when you read about fasting in the Bible, the circumstances are a little different than ours. The King just died (2 Samuel 1:12). Israel is about to be decimated by a war (Judges 20:28). David's child is about to die (2 Samuel 12:16).There's either a great sense of morning or an equally great sense of urgency.

It's easy to pray when there's something terrible about to happen. However, when our lives are good it is easy to forget that we need God. You could say it's like a nation being lulled into apathy while in times of peace. Paul put it like this:

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.

Ephesians 6:10-13

If you did not know, this is a very important year for the HPC El Paso family. We're gearing up for an incredible season, but this is only possible by the grace of God. Let's pray with a sense of urgency these next couple of weeks. Let's not forget there is an enemy ready to destroy us, any chance he gets. Even if life is going great, why don't you "put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground..."