Praying for Gospel Advance

The fundamental problem the Ephesian church had was their lack of concern for the advance of the gospel. They had become distracted by foolish and vain speculations that grew out of their mishandling of the law. Such a lack of concern is not a problem unique to that church. It's hard "to keep your eye on the ball." Fatigue, familiarity, errant teaching, not to mention the devil, all work to tamp down gospel enthusiasm, even in churches that once were marked by evangelistic zeal. When that happens, making prayer the main thing will go far toward making the gospel the main thing.