Secret Warriors

God is building an army, but not like most people would think. These warriors are not visible to the human eye. They are not the people you'd expect, like the worship leader or the pastor of your church. But they are doing battle just the same. At home. By themselves. On their knees. And without any fanfare at all. 

They are the Aarons and Hurs holding up the arms of the Moses' of this generation (Exodus 17).

The willing. The called. The faithful servants. The intercessors.

God is shaking the church and taking us back to a place where prayer has a place in our lives. Not just the prayers we say over our food or the "Now I lay me down to sleep" prayers, but prayers with purpose. Prayers led by the Spirit of God that move the heart of God to act on behalf of his people. Prayers of protection and peace. Prayers of spiritual warfare against the enemy of our souls. Prayers according to God's will and plans for our lives.

Prayers that are powerful and affective and avail much. (James 5:16)

Because without these secret warriors, the church has no power, no strength, and the devil is gaining ground. The vitality of the church depends on its intercessors. To go before and prepare the way for the Lord. To stand in the gap and hold off the enemy as he tries so fervently to attack and destroy God's people. To encourage where the enemy has discouraged. To build up where the enemy has tore down.  To pray strength for the weak and healing for the wounded.

Because God promised that "if my people who are called by my name would humble themselves, and pray and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land." II Chronicles 7:14

So when God calls you to join the army, obey. Because the Kingdom of God needs you now more than ever.