Day 34/40 Challenge

Proverbs 27:17 “As iron sharpens iron; so a man sharpens the countenance of his friends.”

Moses and Aaron, Joshua and Caleb, Ruth and Naomi, Paul and Silas, Jesus and Peter, James and John. Throughout scripture you see a pattern of God’s people walking with one or two alongside.

Today, do you have anyone with whom you can share the deepest issues of your soul?

The Lord on an occasion sent seventy disciples out two by two. They returned with a remarkable report of what they had seen God do. Jesus commented to them that; ”many prophets and

kings have desired to see those things which you see, and have not seen them, and to hear those things which you hear, and have not heard them.” Luke 10:24

In your heart is a desire to be used of God and to see His glory. And you may. But one of the requirements will be to become one who is very dedicated to prayer; prayer is the work.

The title for these two devotionals is interesting; covenant prayer. What does it mean?

A covenant is a special agreement spoken of throughout scripture. In this context, it is a spiritual

agreement between you and those with whom you pray. The covenant is between you and a few select

prayer partners. The covenant is also about a specific issue. Many times prayers are ineffective because

they are carelessly presented to the Lord and the thoughts are too broad or vague. God desires to answer

your prayers. He also desires your prayer be specific so that you can see when He answers. Answered

prayer will strengthen your walk and cause you to give Him glory.

You see, too, it was common in the lives of saints to be in prayer throughout the day. The Psalmist prayed three times a day, and in another place scripture says pray without ceasing—that is stay

in an attitude of prayer.

How does this covenant prayer look in practice? A man had a specific issue regarding his family. He spoke of it in a prayer meeting with two Christian brothers. They agreed to enter into

covenant for a period of seven days, praying three times a day for specific help, and praying appropriate

scriptures for the situation. This is covenant prayer.

These were believers joining for specific prayer, for a specific period, using specific scripture, and seeking specific answers from the Father. Be on guard, this is not a magic formula. This is

fervent prayer offered by righteous men expecting God to hear and answer.

“The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.” James 5:16