I am responding to Gino and his post titled - Pray ye that your flight be not - Matthew 24:15-21
Gino said - , Apparently, if they pray that, then it won't happen in the winter nor on the sabbath day?But if they don't pray that, is it possible that it could happen in the winter, and/or on the sabbath day?
I respond - Yes, I think that God wrote these verses to give them a heads-up and to give them the opportunity to pray so that their flight will be easier. I ALSO suggest that WE pray for their flight. I have long been puzzled why I have never heard a pastor or Christian speaker EVER pray for these people that their flight will not be in winter or on a sabbath day. I hope many Doves will join with me - below - to pray for these people.
Dear Compassionate Heavenly Father,
You are loving and you are merciful.
Thank you for this opportunity to pray for those who will encounter that day of great danger.
Speak to the heart of each person on that day and tell them to run!
I pray that this Matthew 24 human flight will not be in the winter or on a sabbath day. I also pray that you would bless them by having the weather on that day be mild.
I also pray that as each one puts on clothes and shoes for that day - that each one would choose shoes and clothes that would be best for such a journey.
I pray for extra help and mercy for any who are pregnant.
I ask that each person would be given strength, endurance, and stamina for the journey. Protect them as they run.
I also pray that each one would be given wisdom to know that they must flee immediately. Whisper your urgency to them if they are tempted to run back for something or if they are tempted to hesitate for any reason.
In Jesus' name I pray,Amen
Mary