A Powerful Prayer

Scripture:

Elijah was a man with a nature like ours; yet he prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and for three years and six months it did not rain on the land.

Then he prayed again, and the sky gave rain and the land produced its fruit.
James 5:17-18


Observation:

Here’s an example of powerful prayer. Elijah was human. He wasn’t divine, and had no magical powers. But “he prayed earnestly” and his prayer was answered. And an entire country had no rain for three and a half years! (The entire story can be found in I Kings 17 and 18.)

Three and a half years later, Elijah - after being directed by God - prayed again. The result of this second prayer? The sky that had been dry opened, and rain poured out. And the land produced fruit!



Application:

Elijah responded in faith to what he felt God calling him to do. Even at risk of his own life. This is an example of powerful prayer. He is also an example of a righteous man. God chooses to use us (in our humanity) to accomplish His plan. Acting in response to God’s direction will produce spiritual fruit. What an honor and a privilege!

I must respond to the prompting of the Holy Spirit, no matter what the risk to myself may be!


Prayer:

Thank You, God, for using us to accomplish Your divine plan! Make us wholly Yours!