Peter and John had just commanded a man lame in the feet to rise up in the Name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth. When this miracle happened, the people rejoiced and praised God. Acts chapter 3.
This brought a very big problem to the two Apostles. The Pharisees, Scribes, Sadducees and the High Priest summoned them for questioning. They were threatened and commanded them not to speak in the Name of Jesus Christ again.
After these series of interrogations, threats and embarrassments, they let Peter and John go. As they found the other Apostles and reported the incidence to them, they all raised their voices with one accord in prayer. After their prayer, God responded with empowerment of the Holy Spirit. This enabled them to speak with boldness.
Acts 4:21 So when they had further threatened them, they let them go, finding no way of punishing them, because of the people, since they all glorified God for what had been done.
22 For the man was over forty years old on whom this miracle of healing had been performed.
23 And being let go, they went to their own companions and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said to them.
24 So when they heard that, they raised their voice to God with one accord and said: "Lord, You are God, who made heaven and earth and the sea, and all that is in them,
25 "who by the mouth of Your servant David have said: 'Why did the nations rage, And the people plot vain things?
26 The kings of the earth took their stand, And the rulers were gathered together Against the LORD and against His Christ.'
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27 "For truly against Your holy Servant Jesus, whom You anointed, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles and the people of Israel, were gathered together
28 "to do whatever Your hand and Your purpose determined before to be done.
29 "Now, Lord, look on their threats, and grant to Your servants that with all boldness they may speak Your word,
30 "by stretching out Your hand to heal, and that signs and wonders may be done through the name of Your holy Servant Jesus."
31 And when they had prayed, the place where they were assembled together was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the word of God with boldness.
Here again we see God intervening in the affairs of mortals. The threats of the High Priest and the elders nearly weighed the Apostles down. They almost lost courage to face the High Priest and his champions. Therefore, God refilled the Apostles with power and boldness to overcome the threatening challenges confronting them.
They therefore needed more signs, wonders and healings to boost their courage to carry out their great commission assignment. So when they raised a cry to Heaven, God could not be silent. Something has to be done. There was an intervention. God released fresh anointing to enable them effectively function.
Let us just consider few lessons from the Apostles prayer.
Jesus told them that signs and wonders shall follow them that will believe. They have believed and signs truly followed their message. Yet in their prayer, they still asked for signs and wonders. What type of signs and wonders again apart from what was following them? I am sure they needed more spectacular wonders and signs that cannot be explained but cannot be denied. Many of us do not ask for signs and wonders in our lives and families because Jesus have said they will follow us. The Apostles were the first recipients of this word and assurance yet they asked for signs and wonders. God also granted their request, so why do you also pray for miracles to be performed through God’s Holy Son; Jesus Christ in your life.
If you are weary and tired of circumstances endangering your life, marriage, business, work, family, etc, cry out to God for signs and wonders in your life. No matter how tough the situation seems to be, God can miraculously deliver you from it.
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Are you faced with troubles and trials? Is it that the centre of your family can no longer bind you together? Or things are falling apart? You don’t seem to be progressing in life or all hopes are lost? Are you discouraged? Then, I have a suggestion for you.
Gather the family together and schedule a prayer time. Check the pattern of prayer that people prayed and God responded. Pray along that pattern as the Holy Ghost will lead you. Trust God for a miracle and see it done. Remember the Apostles were with one accord. As you come together to pray, agreed on the subject you are going to pray about.
Is it your business or company that is facing crisis or it is your church? Whatever it is, Jesus is capable.
The Bible says, after the prayer, where they met together to pray shook and they were refilled with the Holy Spirit. As you gather to pray ask the LORD to shake off every burden and fear. If you earnestly pray, God will release intervention for you. A cry for divine intervention.The Bible says that after they were filled with the Holy Spirit, they preached boldness. And great numbers were added to the church. I pray that after your prayer of intervention, God will increase you. Your promotion that has delayed be released in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth. May your wealth and health increase in the Name of Jesus! May you prosper and excel in all your godly endeavours! As you cry out to God, may He respond with solutions in the Name of Jesus!
Many people are interested in complaining about situation in life. They worry about causes and effects and keep on complaining almost about challenges they face instead of praying. The Apostles did not relax and complain about the threats of the High Priest and his compatriots. Many leaders today have lost focus because of complaints. The troubles of life will be there always. The storms of life will always be there. But the intervention of God is what should be your daily focus.
I challenge you to stop complaining and questioning. If you will focus on Christ Jesus, God will send down intervention. May the LORD grant to you supernatural intervention in every aspect of your life even as you make your voice recognized in Heaven in prayer.
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