40 DAYS OF PRAYER – Youth Devotion, Day 32

PREACHING THE GOSPEL TO THE WHOLE WORLD – MATTHEW 24:14

This week’s devotional jumps into the Gospel of Matthew. We’re going to be looking at some of the things Jesus called us to do as we live on mission with Him. Today, we will look at a verse that tells us one of the many signs and actions leading up to the end times. Read Matthew 24:14.

What is the point of this verse? How do we even start praying for this? Jesus is communicating two things: (1) The end will come no matter what; and (2) He wants us to be prepared and on His team.

Preparation is a common theme for Jesus. Unlike the first time, there will be no mistaking the Second Coming of Jesus. He calls us to be a part of His ministry by calling others to prepare as well.

PRAYER POINTS: 1. Pray for the world. There are people in the world—in other countries or maybe even in your own town or school—who have never heard of Jesus. Pray that the gospel will move to those unreached places and people.

2. Pray that the Lord will give you names of people in your own life who need to hear the good news. God has placed all of us exactly where we are for many reasons, and one is to be a light and reflect Jesus.

3. Pray for boldness. Jesus says right before verse 14 that we will be hated because of our relationship with Him. This is a scary promise, but He doesn’t expect us to do it on our own. We can do anything through the strength that only Christ can give us. Pray that the Lord will give you a bold heart as you join in His ministry