But you, when you pray, go into your inner room, close your door and pray to your Father who is in secret, and your Father who sees what is done in secret will reward you. Matthew 6:6
Jesus is using this illustration in contrast to the hypocrites of the day who liked to pray to be seen and praised. Our prayer is between us and our Father, not a show for others to praise. Although He tells us to go into our closet, there is no hint that He wants us to stay in our closet. We go in to pray, and come out to serve. Jesus fuels us with prayer so we can go teach and serve with His strength. Too many are still in the closet. It's time to get up and go.
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