Praying for Others

About that time, King Herod Agrippa began to persecute some believers in the church. He had the Apostle James (John's brother) killed with a sword. When Herod saw how much this pleased the Jewish people, he also arrested Peter. (This took place during the Passover celebration.) Then he imprisoned him, placing him under the guard of four squads of four soldiers each. Herod intended to bring Peter out for public trial after the Passover. But while Peter was in prison, the church prayed very earnestly for him. (Acts 12:1-5)

In the above scripture, we find that the Apostle James was killed. Yet, Apostle Peter was saved by a miraculous intervention from God. The angel of the Lord came into that prison cell and personally escorted Peter out of prison.

What made the difference?
Why was James killed but Peter saved?
I believe one of the keys was, "But while Peter was in prison, the church prayed very earnestly for him."

It is so important to recognize the power of prayer not just for our own lives but for those around us. We are commanded in scripture to pray for our leaders in our nation and our church. We are commanded to pray for one another.

There are many challenges we, as the body of Christ, have been facing, and most of those challenges could be due to a lack of fervent intercessory prayer.

Over the years, I have noticed if there is a prophetic, healing or deliverance meeting, people will flock in large numbers. However, when it's an intercessory prayer service, there are hardly any takers. We all want someone and everyone to pray for us when we are in the deepest pits, but sadly we don't answer the call to prayer when it's others on the line.

So then, let us pray fervently for our Pastors, church leaders, brothers and sisters in Christ, or anyone else the Lord puts on our hearts as if it were our own life we are praying for.

Talk is cheap, but there is a great need to increase our prayer life, not just for ourselves but for others. Will you answer the call of His Spirit?

Join me in THREE DAYS OF FASTING & PRAYER

10th, 11th & 12th November 2022

For the world, the year 2022 will end on a dark note, but for God’s people, it will be a time of celebration and breakthrough. David called the Lord, The Master of Breakthroughs (2 Samuel 5:20)

Duration of Fast Everyday:

Fasting begins at 00:00 Hrs (12am) to 14:00Hrs (2pm). During this time period, no tea, coffee or food is permitted. However, you can drink lots of water. After 2 pm, you can have regular food.

Day 2: Prayer Guide

1. Spend some time in worship

2. Pray in Tongues for at least 15mins (keep a timer)

3. Instead of shame, I shall have double honour, and instead of confusion, I shall rejoice in my portion. (Isaiah 61:7)

4. Ancestral curses transmitted through my bloodline be broken forever by the blood of Jesus in Jesus’ name.

5. Every shadow of darkness the enemy has cast over me to prevent my prosperity, job, business contacts, promotion, or breakthroughs from locating me, I remove it by fire, in Jesus' name.

6. Pray that thousands will come for the service at Shanmukhananda Auditorium, Mumbai (Sunday, November 13th, 2022, 8:30am). Pray that they would know Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour. Pray for signs, wonders and miracles to take place in the lives of the people attending. Pray for Pastor Michael, his family and the KSM Team. Pray for all arrangements.

Note: Don’t forget to read the Daily Manna on Noah App. It will build you up during this fast!

Praying for Others

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