March 12th - Empowered

“…avails much.” (James 5:16b)

After confessing our sins, receiving a cleansed heart and renewed spirit, and praying fervently, what results can we expect? What does it mean to avail much?

In 2 Corinthians 10:4-5, Paul declares, “For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds; casting down arguments, and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God.” What magnificent, powerful weaponry!!

What are these weapons that are not carnal, but mighty through God? Prayer and the Word are the powerful weapons we have been given. Thankfully, their might is not dependent on the expert way in which we wield them. They are only mighty through God Almighty.

Our prayers can pull down strongholds in His people and our nation, as well as arguments that exalt themselves “against the knowledge of God.” We may not know exactly what these strongholds and imaginations are, but God Almighty knows. And these are precisely what our mighty weapons were made to take on. Through Go Almighty, we can expect them to accomplish much!

We have been called to this specific action at this specific time because our Good Shepherd is on the move, seeking out His sheep who have gone astray. How exciting it is that He has given us the privilege of partnering with Him through prayer to restore the hearts and lives of His people. If we, clothed in the righteousness of Jesus, pray fervently, we can enter this battle knowing that our prayers will avail much. Let us joyfully come before Him, rejoicing that He has invited us to partner with Him to revive His people and our nation.

Today’s Action:

Let’s read Proverbs 12 together, asking Him to direct our hearts to receive His wisdom so our prayers will bring healing.

“The words of the reckless piercer like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.” (Proverbs 12:18) NIV