Elijah, a prophet from the Northern Kingdom of Israel, stood firm in defending the worship of Yahweh against the false worship of Baal. He was a prophet blazing with zeal and passion for the Lord. Elijah understood the power of serving Yahweh, a power that was evident even though he did not have the Holy Spirit living inside him. Today, the spirit of Elijah still moves among men, inspiring them in ways that transcend time. How is it that Elijah, who did not have the Holy Spirit in him, could stand firm for God, and yet we who have the Holy Spirit in us often fall short? Greater works we shall do, but only if we find God in the place of prayer.
The importance of prayer has been evident throughout history, from the days of old until now. Some possibilities cannot be realized until we awaken to the call of God. We have a role model in Jesus, whose life exemplified a fiery passion for God. If we desire to live a powerful life, we must follow the example of Jesus.
God is searching for men who are hungry, men who are willing to fill the void in their hearts with His presence. We all have a part to play in this mission. When it comes to prayer, there must be a driving force behind it—hunger for Christ and for His presence. We do not need the wrong philosophies of the world; instead, we need to break through the earthly laws and orders through prayer, bringing revival in the process.
Unfortunately, the spirit of error has infiltrated the Church, causing many to dilute and "anglicize" the Word of God. Some now believe the Word is subject to the world's happenings, and the spirit of error has become normalized even among the children of God. Many now think their own philosophies are enough to guide them, asking, "What do we need God for?" But this is where we must stir our hearts again, desiring the knowledge and presence of the Lord. It's time to reject the wrong messages circulating, messages that confuse God's people. We must rise up, reignite our fire, and deliver the earth and nature from the grip of the enemy.
It’s time for God’s watchmen to rise in prayer. We must become angry at immorality and at all things that do not reflect the power of the Lord. It’s time to stand up, take our positions, and pray with urgency. We cannot be afraid—this earth must be won for the Lord. The Spirit of God desires to partner with men to reveal His power to the world.
God gave power to His prophets of old, even though the Holy Spirit was not in them. How much more now, that the Spirit of God dwells within us? We need to pray, focus our minds on prayer, roar against the kingdom of darkness, and win the earth back to God. The fire of revival cannot be quenched.
Elijah was not afraid of the trials he faced; he stood alone to ensure that the counsel of the Lord was carried out on the earth. He knew the God he served. We must pray for souls to be saved, for the policies of this world to be changed, and for strategies to transform the earth. We are God's warriors in this end time, and we need the spirit of Elijah to rise up and bring God's people back to righteousness.
Certainly, the enemy will fight, but the earth belongs to the Lord, and His knowledge will spread. Arise, men of God! It’s time to take our place in prayer. Enough is enough of the devil's hold over God’s people. If we do not pray, many will never hear the Gospel, and the delay of His coming will continue. We must pray, speak to God, cry out to Him—enough of the devil's hold! Things must change, and people must be freed. God desires to give you freedom from the enemy. Great things are in store for those who love the Lord.
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