On the day of Pentecost all the believers were meeting together in one place. Suddenly there was a sound from heaven like the roaring of a mighty windstorm, and it filled the house where they were sitting.
Acts 2:1-2 NLT
It is remarkable what can grow from such small, inconspicuous beginnings. A group of disciples, huddled together for safety, wait for a promised visitation from God. All faith ventures require obedience to God and great personal courage.
From a seed planted and resourced through prayer and financial donations in 1994, a platform to carry God’s word was born. Initially, like the disciples in Jerusalem, it was focused on one city, London. But as the Holy Spirit blessed and nurtured this seed, it grew to broadcast nationwide. From a small team of pioneers, Premier has grown to a larger team that now includes regional producers who daily gather news stories from across the UK about all God is doing nationwide.
Like the early disciples, we must engage in faithful prayer to see the word of God spread. So, in this celebratory 25th year, Premier wants to gather 25,000 to pray for the UK and the breaking of the chains that bind us. The media carries story upon story of the enormous challenges across our nation, from the rise in the need for foodbanks to the virtual collapse of social care. Here there is a need for God’s people to step up and pray. These are not simply political and economic issues. They reflect our need for God’s wisdom, grace and mercy. This is our opportunity to move from being mere observers and commentators on ‘what’s going wrong’, and assume the responsibility to pray.
QUESTION
Will you set aside time for prayer for the future of our national life?
PRAYER
Today we pray that our churches will be key to raising up a company of prayer among your people. Those who will pray for the kingdom of God to come on earth. A people who will carry the very real needs of our national life and those most negatively impacted. For those in positions of authority who take the political and financial decisions that affect both the present and future for all of us.