Watering the Garden
THE LORD’S PRAYER
What is traditionally called The Lord’s Prayer is found in the books of Matthew and Luke. In Luke, it describes that the disciples asked him to teach them to pray so we can conclude that this is an example to us on how to pray. The entire prayer is given in the book of Matthew. In the gospels Jesus always began his prayers with Our Father or Father. He designates that Our Father is in heaven and his name should be Hallowed. The word Hallowed is the same word as the word used for sanctified often in the New Testament.
Jesus points out that Our Father’s will is done in heaven and tells us to ask that his will be done here on earth as well. He tells us to ask for our daily bread. This could be our physical food or we could consider it spiritual bread from the word of God. He then says to ask for forgiveness for our sins noting that we will be forgiven in the same manner as we forgive others.
One of the most significant requests that Jesus says we should ask Our Father for is to be lead away from temptation and evil.
Scripture:
And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of the disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples.”(Luke 11:1)
After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.” (Matthew 6:9-13)
WHAT HAVE WE LEARNED?
We are to address our prayers to Our Father. We are to request for His Kingdom to come to earth, for our daily food, for forgiveness and to be lead away from evil.
Our Father appreciates the fact that you are trying. May God’s blessing be upon this
study of His word, Amen.
Susan
