Example.―Jesus, the perfect Man, praying at His baptism (Luke 3:21) at the calling of His apostles (Luke 6:12); at His transfiguration (Luke 9:29); in the presence of HIS cross (Luke 22:40).
Precept.―Our Lord’s words for our personal encouragement: “Men ought always to pray and not to faint” (Luke 18:1); and in view of the work of the Gospel, “Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that He would send forth labourers into His harvest” (Luke 10:2). The time for prayer, “Praying always” (Eph. 6:18). The place for prayer, “Everywhere” (1 Tim. 2:8).
Promise.― “Everyone that asketh receiveth” (Matt. 7:8). “Whatsoever ye shall ask in My Name, that will I do” (John 14:13).