The Dolores star., 1922-08-18

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SnrN TEXT-The efYectual, fervent
righteous man availeth much.
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s,m T.5-ii: Matt 9.37. IS, Acts l:12-
iw,RY Nehemiah Talking
fSIoR TOPIC-The Prayer of the
rspwEpIATE AND SENIOR TOPIC
70, aa n Preparation for All Under
hgs r,p
aver and Power.
Nehemiah Learns Of the Distress
N. captives wv. l-3).
When ". y. Twentieth year of
reign of Artaxerxes (2:D.
he month Chisleu corresponds to
December. II was while perform
his duty us cupbearer to the Per-
king. While in this important
zion there entered into his heart
psIre to honor God and do good to
people. A young man can be true
;od in any position in life If he
his heart ON Jesus Christ and
lmunes with Him by prayer and
by of Gods word. A man may
Elevated to high position, prosper
|husiness, and yet live n life un-
tied from the world.
By Whom ". y. His brother
kani and certain men of Judah
hight him the news. His inquiry
ws that though he was prosperous
BID not forget his unfortunate breth-
We should never let our success
well-bciug shut out sympathy for
oppressed and suffering.
| The Nature of the Distress ". 81.
wall Of Jerusalem was broken
IN. Its gates were burned with
and the remnant OF the captives
e in great afillction and reproach.
Nehemah's Sorrow ". ~.
he news Of his brethren's distress
euy moved Nehemiah. He sat
IN and wept and mourned several
r. He tasted and prayed before
Gods people are so essentially
that the ai'iiction and shame of
one is the aiiliction and shame of
No one will ever do much to. help
stressed people who does not deep
feel their desolation. Nehemiah's
row was not the kind that says II
you and goes on in ways of sell
ness without making an effort to
!. True pity expresses itself in en-
3rt to help.
|. Nehemiah's Prayer wv. BID.
e knew where to go for help. He
the matter upon his heart to God
prayer. The first and best way to
others is to pray for them. Nehe-
b did not merely pray: he left his
r. at the Persian court and jour
led to Jerusalem and took hold with
own hands. our prayers and tears
p be translated into definite action
Re would be Of real help to others.
e the characteristics of this prayer.
Its Worshipful Spirit ". 81. He
Pgnzed God as the great and ter
L One, the Lord God of heaven.
e prayer shows that spirit of wor-
Its Ground ". 81. 1t was on
ground of covenant relation that
besought God. on this ground all
\ are in Christ Jesus can come and
fd before God.
1t Was Persistent ". 6). He
ped day and night. God is pleased
fh HIS servants are persistent in
Y pIeadings with Him. Those who
(efstand the covenant relation will
Pmportunate in their petitions.
1t Was Accompanied by Confes-
1 OF Sin wv. 6, y. In this confes-
he mentioned definitely his sin
a. We should specify the sins
|ch we have committed. Most peo-
when praying are too general in
r confessions.
he Pleads Gods Promises wv. 8,
IN our praying we should remind
OF Ills own words. 1t is when
words abide in us that we can
Fhgehtly pray (John 15:1T. If
would be successful in our praying
should hll our minds with Gods
lnises.
lie Pleads Relationship ". 10Y.
reminds God that they were His
|ureh by redemption. Those who
IN Christ are Gods children by
Fhptioh through His precious blood.
ehiil has claim upon its father.
c"iidren have n claim upon Him.
!. was lntercessory Prayer (v.1D.
intense earnestness he definitely
Peu that God would give him favor
ie .he King In order that he might
naoied to help his people. The
iaVor was needed in order to
',e MN to help his brethren. God
que TO move the heart Of heather
anu thus further His own cause
means of the prayer Of a humble
Pant