Psalm 72:15 And he shall live, and to him shall be given of the gold of Sheba: prayer also shall be made for him continually… Many people misunderstand such expression. If He were still on earth we might pray for Him, but surely not now. But His cause is here, His work needs prospering, and if we pray for this we pray for Him. I. SUCH PRAYER ELEVATES THE TONE OF OUR PRAYERS. We can be selfish in prayer, and narrow, and sectarian, and even bitter; but praying for Christ will lift us above all this. II. SUGGESTS MANY THEMES OF PRAYER — for fitting witnesses for the truth; for those labouring in the field; for doors of utterance to be opened; for conversion of many souls; for those who are saved; for the coming of Christ's kingdom. III. INSPIRES US WITH PECULIAR EARNESTNESS. Consistency with my profession; gratitude, love to Him — all prompt such prayer. IV. GIVES SPECIAL ENCOURAGEMENT IN OUR PRAYERS. For the worthiness of Christ and the promise of God encourage us. V. DEMANDS CONSISTENT ACTION. It will hold us back from sin; make us thoughtful; diligent in service, etc. But let His great love constrain us. ( C. H. Spurgeon.) Parallel Verses KJV: And he shall live, and to him shall be given of the gold of Sheba: prayer also shall be made for him continually; and daily shall he be praised. |
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