(Second part)
Memory verse: (Acts1:14, Acts2:1-3) " These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers. When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. Then there appeared to them divided tongues, as of fire, and one sat upon each of them "
Prayer is one of the keys God gave us by which we can access heaven and cause God’s fire of revival to be poured down upon men. God promised to pour out His Spirit upon the earth. This promise only waits for the church to rise up and pray like the apostles did and we will see a mighty move of God in our generation. Jesus promised the apostle that just in few days He would send them the promise of the father. When He ascended to heaven, they went to the upper room for prayer. Prayer is the way we wait for God’s promises. Many sit idly assuming to see what God promised. While others only keep going up and down telling people how God has given them wonderful promises. Yes its good to have promises from God and the Bible is full of promises for all those who love God. The problem is not having the promises but what we do with the promises. The apostles went and engaged in intense intercessory prayer for days. They prayed until the answer came. Heaven opened and the promise of the Father came, the promised Holy Spirit came upon them and from that day they began to shake their generation with God’s Spirit. Thousands upon thousands were swept into the kingdom of God, the sick were healed, the blind saw, demoniacs were delivered, churches were planted, the gospel preached and these men turned their generation upside down. The price for revival has not changed since, it's still fervent, earnest intercessory prayer that will bring revival to our generation. It's not that our generation is the most wicked but it’s because the church is the weakest in the business of intercessory prayer. Heaven is ready to send revival, so let's get on our knees and touch heaven and our generation will be changed. Heaven has not stopped to pour out the fire of revival; Only heaven lack men and women who are hungry and thirsty for God. When thirst for God die, the fire dies. When hunger leaves the church, God’s glory leaves.
Tomorrow we will learn about: ‘ Prayer gives us a victorious living ’
