TEXT: ISAIAH 59:1-4

MEMORY VERSE:
"Behold, the LORD'S hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither his ear heavy, that it cannot hear: But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid his face from you, that he will not hear" (ISAIAH 59:1-2).
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In the Bible, the 'arm of the Lord' is a vivid image of God's saving power. David enjoyed the arm of deliverance. He ran through troops, fought many strong enemies, and vanquished them. When he needed God's help, it was handy. But Saul, his predecessor, did not enjoy such a relationship with God because of his disobedience. At the hour of his greatest need, when the host of the Philistines encompassed him, he sought the Lord, but no answer came because his iniquity had separated him from his God.

Sin has negative consequences, and one of them is a hindrance to prayers. God hates the prayer of sinners. You cannot call out to God if you do not have a good relationship with Him. Jesus taught His disciples to pray to the Father. This implies that one must be a child of God before one may expect to have His attention.

If you are not a child of God, what are you waiting for? Repent of your sins today. Receive Jesus as your Lord and Saviour. Then you can call upon Him, and He will hear.

QUOTE: Sin has negative consequences.

CHALLENGE: You must be a child of God.

PRAYER: Hear me when I call, O Lord.