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Day 10 - 21 Days of Prayer
Day 10: Fire and Rain
Today we will focus on the ministry of Elijah. If you read 1 Kings chapters 17 and 18, you'll see how God used him. For example, Elijah prayed seven times for rain after a long drought. The book of James also mentions this occasion, and we know from that account that not only did Elijah's prayers bring rain, but they had also stopped the rain three years earlier! Of course, God's will is always for his power and wisdom to be revealed, yet it took Elijah's prayers to fulfil this before the Israelites and king Ahab. This was just one of many displays of power as a result of Elijah's prayers; another is found at the ‘Carmel Corral’, in 1 Kings 18, where there was a competition to prove whose God was better. God's fire fell on the sacrifice, which was previously doused three times in water… just to be sure.
Following the fire fall, scripture tells us that Elijah “climbed to the top of Carmel, bent down to the ground and put his face between his knees.” An unusual posture that describes a birthing position, a prayer that is prevailing and travailing - a co-labouring with God to bring about His purposes. We have already seen Elijah fed by ravens, restore a child to life, pray for drought, and call down fire and rain. We know His travailing and prevailing prayer was that the people would know God.
Christians would pray all night during the civil rights movement in what was called 'shut-ins.' The sound of prayer from these places was not of words but guttural groans, a sound of labouring, their very being crying 'Oh God.’ Their prayers brought change. I think of parents who are desperately seeking God for their loved ones. It is not a waste of time. God sees your labour and he will bring life.
Lord, thank you for your encouragement that the joy of new life is the reward of our labouring in prayer for the salvation of our loved ones, friends, and the world. I pray for those who are tired of travailing, that you would draw near, encourage hearts and renew hope. Amen.
Reflect and Respond
Prayer Focus
“Pray without ceasing.” (1 Thessalonians 5:17)
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By Willow Park ChurchDay 10: Fire and Rain
Today we will focus on the ministry of Elijah. If you read 1 Kings chapters 17 and 18, you'll see how God used him. For example, Elijah prayed seven times for rain after a long drought. The book of James also mentions this occasion, and we know from that account that not only did Elijah's prayers bring rain, but they had also stopped the rain three years earlier! Of course, God's will is always for his power and wisdom to be revealed, yet it took Elijah's prayers to fulfil this before the Israelites and king Ahab. This was just one of many displays of power as a result of Elijah's prayers; another is found at the ‘Carmel Corral’, in 1 Kings 18, where there was a competition to prove whose God was better. God's fire fell on the sacrifice, which was previously doused three times in water… just to be sure.
Following the fire fall, scripture tells us that Elijah “climbed to the top of Carmel, bent down to the ground and put his face between his knees.” An unusual posture that describes a birthing position, a prayer that is prevailing and travailing - a co-labouring with God to bring about His purposes. We have already seen Elijah fed by ravens, restore a child to life, pray for drought, and call down fire and rain. We know His travailing and prevailing prayer was that the people would know God.
Christians would pray all night during the civil rights movement in what was called 'shut-ins.' The sound of prayer from these places was not of words but guttural groans, a sound of labouring, their very being crying 'Oh God.’ Their prayers brought change. I think of parents who are desperately seeking God for their loved ones. It is not a waste of time. God sees your labour and he will bring life.
Lord, thank you for your encouragement that the joy of new life is the reward of our labouring in prayer for the salvation of our loved ones, friends, and the world. I pray for those who are tired of travailing, that you would draw near, encourage hearts and renew hope. Amen.
Reflect and Respond
Prayer Focus
“Pray without ceasing.” (1 Thessalonians 5:17)