Wednesday, August 6, 2014
Kneeling Warriors
When we think of warriors, whether ancient fighting men or today’s modern soldier, certain images come to mind. The warriors of old are pictured standing hold sword and shield. Modern soldiers with weapons ready in full gear are pictured firing at the enemy. There is another type of warrior that has even greater power. This is the prayer warrior.
When we pray to God on behalf of others or situations, we are the most powerful warriors of all. This is not because we in and of ourselves have some great power. It is because of who God is. God is able and willing to defend us and His creation when we ask. David knew this. He was a great warrior and yet He called out to God regularly to defend himself, his soldiers, and his people – God’s people.
Pslams 57:1 Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in thee: yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities be overpast.
2 I will cry unto God most high; unto God that performeth all things for me.
3 He shall send from heaven, and save me from the reproach of him that would swallow me up. Selah. God shall send forth his mercy and his truth.
4 My soul is among lions: and I lie even among them that are set on fire, even the sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows, and their tongue a sharp sword.
5 Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens; let thy glory be above all the earth.
6 They have prepared a net for my steps; my soul is bowed down: they have digged a pit before me, into the midst whereof they are fallen themselves. Selah.
7 My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed: I will sing and give praise.
8 Awake up, my glory; awake, psaltery and harp: I myself will awake early.
9 I will praise thee, O Lord, among the people: I will sing unto thee among the nations.
10 For thy mercy is great unto the heavens, and thy truth unto the clouds.
11 Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens: let thy glory be above all the earth.
It is not a requirement for us to kneel to pray and praise. No matter where we are we can praise our God. No matter where we are we can cry out to God to come to our defense and He will answer. But there are times when we as prayer warriors feel compelled to fall to our knees to honor God and call out to Him. In all cases He responds to rise up to defend His people.
Today, if You have a need or know someone that has a need, call out to God and watch Him again come to the aid of His people.
Prayer
Father, we exalt You. You alone are worthy of our prayer and praise. You alone are King. Please come in Your power today and bring Your kingdom into the lives of Your people. Please forgive us when we stumble, and pick us up. Come today Lord, come now, and bring Your healing , deliverance, and abundant provision. In Jesus’ (Yeshua’s) name. Amen.