Can we agree about anything and know God will answer?

Again, I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. (Matthew 18:19)

When Jesus promises that if two of us agree about anything we ask for, it will be done by our Father in heaven, it may sound like a blank check, but when we consider the context of this promise, we see that it is not.

In context (Matthew 18:15-20), this promise follows verses in which Jesus had just taught His followers how to handle conflicts in the church. In principle, He was referring to our life in the kingdom—saying in effect, when we come with our hearts united in agreement on church or kingdom business, what we ask will be done by our Father in heaven.

When we pray together for what we need to serve God and His kingdom purpose, He will provide. We add further weight to our payers when we pray according to His will (1 John 5:14-15). How do we know His will? We pray His Word, standing on the principles and promises of Scripture. This gives us even more confidence that our prayers will be heard and answered, because we have His promise that His Word will accomplish His purpose (Isaiah 55:11)!



Think how powerful corporate prayer is when it rests on these promises!