Prayer prevails. It brings our expectations to pass. James 5:16b says, “...The earnest (heartfelt,continued) prayer of a righteous man makes tremendous power available [dynamic in its working]” (Amplified). When the Israelites went to war, their kings usually consulted with the prophets of their time before they set out to fight. They ask the Prophets to pray for them and instruct them on how to ensure that God’s grace would be granted their army
(1 Samuel 23:2; 30:8).
Every time they walked in accordance with God’s law, the favour of Almighty God was always with them, but when they ignored God’s voice and instructions through the Prophets, the repercussion was always defeat. The prophets of God always told the truth from the throne of God, whether negative or affirmative, irrespective of the king’s power to authorize that they (the prophets) be put to death.
As God’s people, every time we seek to conquer new territories for God’s kingdom, it’s imperative we prepare as though we’re going out for war. However, we must recognize that we do not wage war with physical weapons; rather, we conquer in the spirit through prayers.
As we prepare for war, our major center of preparation is our prayers: in our church meetings, at cell group meetings and as individuals. The Holy Spirit ushers in His presence as of a rushing mighty wind during the hour of prayer; and as we continue steadfastly in prayers, the Spirit of God gives us the note of victory.
As we prepare for war, our major center of preparation is our prayers: in our church meetings, at cell group meetings and as individuals. The Holy Spirit ushers in His presence as of a rushing mighty wind during the hour of prayer; and as we continue steadfastly in prayers, the Spirit of God gives us the note of victory.
How prepared are you for the war? How prepared are you for the great move of God’s Spirit in your life? What are your plans for the things of God? 2 Corinthians 9:8 says God is able to make all grace abound towards you; that you always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound unto every good work. Your earnest, heartfelt continued, effectual and fervent prayer will cause a release of God’s power and produce victory for you at every count, Hallelujah!
