The Power of Effectual Fervent Prayer:
Saints of God, I came to preach tonight about a power that shakes the very gates of Heaven — and (James 5:16!) says; “Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.” In other words, when God’s people get real with Him and real with one another, something supernatural happens! I’m talking spiritual healing; restoration of the soul and victory over the enemy and though physical healing may also be offered, it is only at God's own discretion. Glory to God in the highest!
First, we gotta talk about confession. The Word says in (1 John 1:9), “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” Confession isn’t punishment; it’s liberation! It sets the captive free and opens the floodgates for God’s mercy.
(Proverbs 28:13) backs it up like this; “He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.” In other words; every time you try to hide your failures, you block blessing. But when you lay it down, when you confess it, mercy meets you right there in the Spirit!
And don’t forget reconciliation! (Matthew 5:23–24) says, “First be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift.” Church, you can’t come boldly before God carrying offenses or unforgiveness in your heart! You need to let it go! you have to also swallow your pride and go to your brother and make it right for any wrong you may have caused! Now let’s talk about prayer — not just any prayer, but effectual, fervent prayer!
Jesus said in (Mark 11:24–25), “Whatsoever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them.” Faith-filled prayer changes situations! It moves mountains! It parts seas! It brings resurrection power into your life! And here’s the key; your prayer must be righteous. (Psalm 34:15) reminds us, “The eyes of the LORD are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry.” You see, God is watching, God is listening, God is ready to answer! But prayer without righteousness is powerless. Obedience is the fuel of prayer!
The Word tells us to pray for one another. (Galatians 6:2) says, “Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.” That’s right; when you intercede for your neighbor, when you lift up the struggling, the sick, the oppressed, the lost, Heaven moves! (Ephesians 6:18) commands, “Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints.”
We’re not just praying occasionally; we are praying always, persistently, Spirit-led! Listen, saints; your prayer is not small. James says it “availeth much!” That means one fervent, righteous prayer can change a family line, save a soul, heal a body, or break a stronghold. One prayer. One faithful believer. One moment surrendered to God. That’s all it takes!
So this day; are you willing lay it down! Every sin, every burden, every weight that’s keeping your prayer from being effective? Are you ready to Lay it all down? Glory to God!