In what ways can we apply Moses' example of persistence in prayer today? Setting the Scene “After Moses and Aaron went out from Pharaoh, Moses cried out to the LORD concerning the plague of the frogs that He had brought upon Pharaoh.” – Exodus 8:12 Pharaoh had just begged for relief, promising to relent. Moses could have shrugged and waited to see what God would do, but instead he immediately pressed in with focused, fervent prayer. That snapshot becomes a model for our own persistence. What Persistence Looked Like for Moses • He left Pharaoh’s presence—stepping away from the noise to meet God. • He “cried out,” not whispered—his prayer was passionate and urgent. • He prayed about a specific need—relief from the frogs. • He trusted God to act—no hint of doubt, even though Pharaoh had a history of hardening his heart. Ways to Apply Moses’ Example Today • Pray Promptly – Don’t wait until a problem snowballs. Like Moses, take it to God immediately (Psalm 50:15). • Pray Earnestly – “The prayer of a righteous man has great power and produces results” (James 5:16). Let your heart fully engage, not just your lips. • Pray Specifically – Moses named the exact issue. Philippians 4:6 urges us: “In everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” • Keep Praying Until the Answer Comes – Moses returned again and again through ten plagues. Jesus taught the same lesson in Luke 18:1–8 with the persistent widow. • Intercede for Others – Moses stood between a pagan king and divine judgment. Likewise, “I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people” (1 Timothy 2:1). • Step Away from Distractions – Moses left Pharaoh’s court to pray. Find your own “outside” place—turn off devices, shut the door (Matthew 6:6). • Combine Prayer with Obedient Action – Moses didn’t just pray; he also delivered God’s messages. “Be doers of the word, and not hearers only” (James 1:22). • Pray with Confidence in God’s Character – Hebrews 4:16 invites us to approach the throne of grace boldly. Moses knew the Lord’s faithfulness and prayed in line with it. • Enlist Prayer Partners – Moses and Aaron often prayed and acted together (Exodus 17:11–12). There is strength when believers unite (Matthew 18:19–20). • Accept That Persistence Shapes Us – Waiting seasons refine faith (Romans 5:3–4). Each time Moses returned to God, his own trust deepened. Living It Out This Week • Set a daily appointment to bring a specific need before God until He answers or redirects. • Write a short list of people for whom you will intercede faithfully, just as Moses did for Israel and even for Pharaoh. • When delays come, revisit promises like 1 Thessalonians 5:17, “Pray without ceasing,” letting Scripture fuel perseverance. Moses’ unwavering cries in Exodus 8:12 remind us that persistent, focused, believing prayer still moves the hand of the same unchanging God today. |
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