CONTINUAL PRAYER GIVES VICTORY OVER THE ENEMY

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TOPIC: CONTINUAL PRAYER GIVES VICTORY OVER THE ENEMY

TEXT: LUKE 18:2-5 

THURSDAY FEBRUARY 9th 

Key verse: “I tell you that He will answer them speedily. Nevertheless, when the son of man cometh, shall He find faith on the earth? (Luke 18:8). 

Here is prayer warfare against your enemies, the devil, and the forces of darkness contending with you. The power you are contending with may be strong. Like this widow, the Bible says the judge was wicked. He did not fear God, and neither did he regard man. Who then would move him? Here was this widow, a helpless woman. The widow came to him and said, “My opponent is taking away my property. Please judge the case between me and my opponent and give me back my property.” But this judge was so wicked that he did not respect the widow. He did not pity the widow. But there was one weapon that the widow used, which the Lord revealed to be very powerful and effective against the enemy. That weapon is continual praying, continual calling upon God, and continual coming to God in prayer. It is importunity in prayer! 

Each time that widow came pleading for justice, there was an impression in that wicked judge. There was a kind of resisting force; an evil attitude from the man against her. Each time that widow came, she stood helpless and weak. But she kept coming all the same. She was not discouraged but kept coming and this weighed down on the wicked man. Although the man was resisting, his resistance died with time. His resistance faded with time and he had to give up and bow to the pressure. Eventually, he said, “I am dying, I had better settle this matter for I am made restless by this weapon of continual coming.” The Lord is saying, no matter how powerful those demonic forces are, keep on praying, keep on calling on the Name of Jesus, and keep on reciting the scriptures. Every time you pray, you release a great force and attack the enemy. Every time you say something, pray or quote God’s promises, sing a song, and manifest your faith against the devil, you are releasing a great force against him and he will eventually bow to your superior power. That is the truth: by continually praying, you can overcome a strong enemy. Why should you strike once and run? No, keep on bombarding the enemy until he gives way for you!

Thought for the day: Pray until the answer comes

Song for the day: Pray until something happens

Bible reading for the day: Leviticus 7-9; Matthew 25:31-46

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