April 2

He shall see his offspring; he shall prolong his days; the will of the Lord shall prosper in his hand.

(Isaiah 53:10)

Ask God to fulfill His promise quickly, all of you who love the Lord. It is easy to pray when our desires are focused and grounded in God’s own promises.

How can He, who gave the word, refuse to keep it? Immutable truth cannot lower itself by lying, and eternal faithfulness cannot degrade itself by neglect. God must bless His Son; His covenant binds Him to it.

The Spirit encourages us to ask God the Father for what He has decreed to give to Jesus. Whenever you pray for the kingdom of Christ, envision the approaching day when the Crucified One will receive His coronation, the very place where men rejected Him. Take courage, you who are prayerfully working for Christ, even when your efforts seem to yield little success—it will not always be this way; better times are ahead. Though your eyes cannot see the wonderful future, borrow the telescope of faith. Wipe away the mist of your doubts from the viewfinder; look through it and behold the coming glory.

Dear reader, let us ask: is this your constant prayer? Remember, the same Christ who tells us to pray, “Give us each day our daily bread,” first taught us to say, “Hallowed be Your name; Your kingdom come; Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” Do not let your prayers revolve solely around your own sins, desires, imperfections, and trials. Instead, let them rise up to Christ Himself.

As you draw near to the blood-sprinkled mercy seat, offer this prayer consistently: “Lord, extend the kingdom of Your dear Son.” When you fervently present such a petition, it will elevate the spirit of all your devotions. Ensure that you prove the sincerity of your prayer by actively working to promote the Lord’s glory.