MORNING WATCH



Listening to God to know His next step.



WHERE DO YOU START?



Prayer and intercession are the cornerstone for the Book of Acts. Powerful prayer birthed the purpose, power and persuasion (speaking) that we observe. It is not an optional principle to incorporate. As we have traveled and interviewed many people, prayer rises to the top as the “difference-maker”. We desire to elevate this need by encouraging you to be part of a Morning Watch? The Morning Watch is not an addendum to Barnabas Task, but rather a priority. It’s what we do.



HOW CAN YOU BE INVOLVED IN THE MORNING WATCH?

1. Commit to be an intercessor. You will receive timely prayer requests. Send an email including your first name, last name, and your email address to taskisgreat@gmail.com and place MORNING WATCH in the memo line.


2. On your own, find time to pray.


3. Begin a MORNING WATCH amongst your friends and perhaps your church.


4. Pray with us that God would raise up one person to lead this vital component of Barnabas Task.




PRAYER IN THE BIBLE



The Bible says that Jesus rose early in the morning to pray:

"And rising very early in the morning, while it was still dark, he departed and went out to a desolate place, and there he prayed." (Mark 1:35)



What a thought. Early morning. Prayer. Listening to God to know His next step.


In the Book of Acts there are many references to prayer that cause one to know the importance of prayer.


  • In Acts 1:24, they prayed before choosing leaders.

  • In Acts 4:23-35, they prayed for boldness and growth after being persecuted.

  • In Acts 6:6 they prayed before choosing leaders.

  • In Acts 9:40-42, they prayed for signs and wonders resulting in growth.

  • In Acts 12:12 they prayed for the release of prisoners.

  • In Acts 13:1-3, they prayed before setting aside the church planting team of Paul and Silas.

  • In Acts 28:28, they prayed for signs and wonders.


Prayer was essential to the early church. (Acts 2:42-47)

And prayer is important today. Coupled with prayer is the ever-increasing need to hear from God and know His purpose.