Analysis of “Pray for Jesus to continue to be faithful.”

[HappyHope]

A minister came on the radio and asked that people pray that Jesus would continue to be faithful to his ministry. Perhaps it’s nitpicking but that prayer request burns me up. I’ve heard similar prayer requests before. It seems wrong to me. Jesus is faithful! I hate the thought that it was implied otherwise. It’s like saying, “Pray that Jesus will love me.” Or pray that Jesus will forgive me of my sins when I confess and repent. No need to pray that Jesus will continue to be faithful because he always is. Will it mean money? Maybe. Maybe not.

The minister wanted continuous dependable cash flow for his ministry. I get it money is needed to minister. But is money a measurement tool for Christ’s faithfulness? I learned in a seminary class that God is obligated to grow his church not your ministry. I wish folks didn’t tie Christ’s faithfulness with finances quite like they do. Jesus will always be awesome even if a ministry flounders. Rant over.

 

[“Paisios”]

A minister came on the radio and asked that people pray that Jesus would continue to be faithful to his ministry. Perhaps it’s nitpicking but that prayer request burns me up. I’ve heard similar prayer requests before. It seems wrong to me. Jesus is faithful! I hate the thought that it was implied otherwise. It’s like saying, “Pray that Jesus will love me.” Or pray that Jesus will forgive me of my sins when I confess and repent. No need to pray that Jesus will continue to be faithful because he always is. Will it mean money? Maybe. Maybe not.

The minister wanted continuous dependable cash flow for his ministry. I get it money is needed to minister. But is money a measurement tool for Christ’s faithfulness? I learned in a seminary class that God is obligated to grow his church not your ministry. I wish folks didn’t tie Christ’s faithfulness with finances quite like they do. Jesus will always be awesome even if a ministry flounders. Rant over.

It seems like it is more of a prayer asking Jesus to align with the minister’s will, rather than asking Him to align us with His will.

 

[The Liturgist]

A minister came on the radio and asked that people pray that Jesus would continue to be faithful to his ministry. Perhaps it’s nitpicking but that prayer request burns me up. I’ve heard similar prayer requests before. It seems wrong to me. Jesus is faithful! I hate the thought that it was implied otherwise. It’s like saying, “Pray that Jesus will love me.” Or pray that Jesus will forgive me of my sins when I confess and repent. No need to pray that Jesus will continue to be faithful because he always is. Will it mean money? Maybe. Maybe not.

The minister wanted continuous dependable cash flow for his ministry. I get it money is needed to minister. But is money a measurement tool for Christ’s faithfulness? I learned in a seminary class that God is obligated to grow his church not your ministry. I wish folks didn’t tie Christ’s faithfulness with finances quite like they do. Jesus will always be awesome even if a ministry flounders. Rant over.

Jesus Christ is God incarnate, according to John 1, and multiple verses attest God is immutable. The idea of him losing faith is both heresy and blasphemy.

Do you know the name of this “minister.”?

 

[HappyHope]

Jesus Christ is God incarnate, according to John 1, and multiple verses attest God is immutable. The idea of him losing faith is both heresy and blasphemy.

Do you know the name of this “minister.”?

I don't his name. I was flipping through radio stations when home for Christmas. Honestly, I've heard the that phrase before or at least similar. I never paid attention until now I guess.