The place of prayer in revelation

CALL TO PRAYER

Date: 01/05/2021

By: Owusu Clifford S. 

Title – The place of prayer in revelation 

2nd Kings 20:3 – Remember, O Lord, how I have always been faithful to you and have served you single-mindedly, always doing what pleases you.” Then he broke down and wept bitterly

Prayer is the single most powerful weapon every Christian possesses. The Bible says that the prayers of a righteous man are powerful and effective (James 5:16). For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal (2 Corinthians 10:4). Prayer is a spiritual weapon. Whether used in thanksgiving, in exaltation or to request something, the power of prayer is limitless. It is only in the moment of prayer that Christians can take dominion and override satanic and demonic orchestrations. In today’s call to prayer, we delve into the place of prayer in King Hezekiah’s illness and recovery. King Hezekiah was one of the famous kings of Judah, as highlighted in 2nd Kings chapter 18 to 20. He was one of the few kings in Judah who walked in the ways of God during his reign (2nd Kings 18:5-6).

In 2nd Kings 20, the Bible talks about how King Hezekiah became very ill and was at the point of death. God sent the prophet Isaiah to him to tell him to put his house in order because he will surely die (2nd Kings 20:1). His death had already been sanctioned and sealed in the spiritual realm. But when the revelation was made known to Hezekiah, the Bible says, “he turned his face to the wall and prayed to the Lord” (2nd Kings 20:2). Hezekiah realised the only thing that can avert the prophecy is prayer. He would not tolerate the fact that his time on earth had come to an end, and even though God had said it, he would not accept it. He had to engage in a battle for his life, and in that battle, prayer was the only weapon.

Now, when Hezekiah prayed about the revelation, the response was instant. God added fifteen years to his life (2nd Kings 20:6). Now the question is: what would have happened if he had accepted that he would die and had not prayed? There is power in prayer. Revelations and prophecies are not automatic. Prayer or prayerlessness often determines the outcome of a revelation. Whatever has the revelation, whether positive or negative, take it to the Lord in prayer.

Pray: Let us pray and thank God for His word today. Let us pray that the Holy Spirit will continue to grant the body of Christ knowledge and understanding into the importance of prayer in affirming or averting prophecies and revelations.