1. Stop Waiting in Line!

2. There is no waiting in line… To be heard by God in prayer Hebrews 4:15-16; 1 John 5:14-15; James 1:5

3. Hebrews 4:15-16 For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin. 16 Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need. God is always available to the Christian when we pray

4. 1 John 5:14-15 Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. 15 And if we know that He hears us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we have asked of Him.

5. James 1:5 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.

6. There is no waiting in line… To be heard by God in prayer Hebrews 4:15-16; 1 John 5:14-15; James 1:5 To receive spiritual blessings Ephesians 1:3; 3:20-21; Philippians 4:19

7. Ephesians 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ. The Lord showers His blessings on us every day!

8. Ephesians 3:20-21 Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, 21 to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.

9. Philippians 4:19 And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

10. There is no waiting in line… To be heard by God in prayer Hebrews 4:15-16; 1 John 5:14-15; James 1:5 To receive spiritual blessings Ephesians 1:3; 3:20-21; Philippians 4:19 To praise and worship God Hebrews 13:15; Acts 16:25; James 5:13

11. Hebrews 13:15 Therefore by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name. Christians don’t have to wait until Sunday, we can continually praise and worship God

12. Acts 16:25 But at midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them.

13. James 5:13 Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing psalms.

14. There is no waiting in line… To be heard by God in prayer Hebrews 4:15-16; 1 John 5:14-15; James 1:5 To receive spiritual blessings Ephesians 1:3; 3:20-21; Philippians 4:19 To praise and worship God Hebrews 13:15; Acts 16:25; James 5:13 To read and learn more about God 2 Timothy 2:15; 1 Timothy 4:13

15. 2 Timothy 2:15 Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. The Bible is the most accessible book on earth, we should be reading and studying it more! Biblegateway.com (183 Bibles in 78 languages) The United Bible Societies in October 2011 said that there were 469 languages with a complete Bible, and 2527 with at least some portion of scripture translated.

16. 1 Timothy 4:13 Till I come, give attention to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine.

17. If you are not a Christian… There is no waiting in line to obey the Gospel! (Acts 16:33) There is no waiting in line before you are really saved from your sins! (Acts 2:37-38, 41,47) There will be no waiting in line in Judgment! (John 5:28-29)

18. Conclusion Stop Waiting! “Behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.” (2 Corinthians 6:2)