Then they returned to Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is near Jerusalem, a Sabbath day's journey. And when they had entered, they went up into the upper room where they were staying: Peter, James, John, and Andrew; Philip and Thomas; Bartholomew and Matthew; James the son of Alphaeus and Simon the Zealot; and Judas the son of James. These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers.
Acts 1:12-14

After Jesus ascended into Heaven, the disciples and others went to an upper room in Jerusalem, and there they prayed. They were no doubt a bit confused by all they had seen and heard. So they prayed.

Life is confusing. It is especially confusing in these days of viruses in our world and violence in the streets of our cities across the land. What is the best thing to do? Pray.

Christians need to be together, and to pray. Notice they were together “in one accord” in the place of prayer. God help we who are Your people understand the power and the urgent need, not only for prayer, but for group prayer.

They prayed, not to the government, but to God. They were not looking to science, or education, or politicians, or demonstrations, but to God. God help we who are Your people look to you instead of the world and the things of the world for answers.

Dear God in Heaven, give us hearts to pray. Hearts to pray prayers of confession and repentance. Hearts that long to love and follow You, and not the world that is hopelessly lost in sin. Please give us hearts to understand that prayer is not our “last resort,” but it must be our first choice.