Prayer &
Spiritual Warfare
“He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble;
I will deliver him and honor him.” Psalms
91:15 (NKJV)
Have you ever felt like your prayers go
unanswered by God ?
Read:
Daniel 10:1-21
I
Our prayers enter the
spiritual realm
v. 5-8
Daniel, like us is concerned that God hasn’t answered him-
why, unlike before wasn’t God answering now ?
Then, an overwhelming heavenly presence appears to Daniel-
look at: Revelation 1:12-14
John / Isle of Patmos
II Kings 6:14-18 prophet
Elisha haunted by king of
Syria
II Corinthians
4:17
,18
apostle Paul
However, Jesus was there all the time!
So, don’t give up to satan’s
deception and lies of God not being there for you!
Hebrews 13:5,6
II
What happens when we pray?
v. 10-14
Daniel’s devotion and character is recognized- as God
reveals His grace and mercy (v11,12)
Hebrews 1:13,14 God sends
ministering angels (God’s servants)
Ephesians
6:12
we wrestle against evil spirits who try
to delay God’s work (v13)
we must continue in prayer and keep our faith !
III
Prayer does affect us
v. 18,19
All reason to fear is removed !
a) peace be to you : peace to
your soul
b) be strong : strength to
the body
c) be of good courage :
encourages your spirit
Philippians 4:6,7 “ Be
anxious for nothing....
Prayer prepares us for the
next battle. Continue to pray
fervently and earnestly as Daniel did, and then expect God to answer
Conclusion: vs 10, 18 God’s touch will bring
us:
* Healing when we’re hurt
* Peace when we are troubled
* Strength when we are weary