This coming Sunday is the Day of St. Peter and St. Paul. We honor their faithfulness and witness for the Lord. In this post, I would like to emphasize one particular time of praying that came in the life of Paul.
In Acts 28 we read how Paul and others on the boat become shipwrecked on the island of Malta. Paul is on a voyage, along with other prisoners, to be taken to Rome in order for him to defend himself. When Paul and the others set foot on this island, they learn that the island is under the leadership of a man named Publius. Paul also learns that this man's father had become sick. We read here that Paul "visited him and prayed, and putting his hands on him healed him." (verse 8).
I wonder here what Publius and his family thought about Paul after this healing? Did Publius or anyone in his family come to faith in Christ?
Imagine now that you are praying for a public official, whether for healing or for some other need. Might this not help in bringing about the welfare of your town? Might this not also make an impact on this person in government? As the church we are called to be an influence and be the light and salt of the earth. Yes, there is much that we have to offer. Pray might be one thing that you CAN do!
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