I see them not so much as tactical manuals for Christians who are called to strategic-level spiritual warfare as simply illustrations of how God used His servants from time to time in warfare prayer.
A common example is the experience of Daniel the prophet who engaged in three weeks of warfare prayer along with fasting (Dan. 10:1-21).
He was praying over issues that were directed to the highest political realm involving Cyrus, King of Persia. Daniel was praying for concerns in the natural, sociopolitical realm, but in this case we are given a rare glimpse of that actually happened in the spiritual realm as a result of Daniel's prayer.
We are shown the kingdom of Persia as it really is, not only as it appears to be.
During his season of prayer and fasting, Daniel had a 'great vision', which left him with 'no strength' (Dan. 10:8). But then an angel appeared to Daniel in person to tell him what had happened.
This angel had been dispatched to go to Daniel on the first day of his praying, but it took him 21 days to arrive.The three-week interval saw a fierce spiritual battle in the heavenlies.
The demonic being named the 'Prince of Persia' was able to block the progress of this good angel until reinforcements arrived in the person of none less that Michael the archangel.
He gave Daniel a message from God, which was so awesome
that Daniel 'turned [his] face toward the ground and became speechless' (Dan. 10:15).
Then the angel told Daniel that on his return trip he not only would have to battle the Prince of Persia but also the Prince of Greece and that again he would only get through with Michael's help.
This story leaves us little doubt that territorial spirits greatly influence human life in all its sociopolitical aspects. And it also show us clearly that the only weapon Daniel had to combat these rules of darkness was war fare prayer."
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#37 Biblical Examples - Daniel
By C. Peter Wagner
By C. Peter Wagner
(pgs. 65-66) Regal Books
Mark I. Bubeck shares with us a prayer from his book The Satanic Revival "Cause people to hear Your Word with a new, profound depth, and move pastors and churches to proclaim and teach your Word with a contagious freshness. Use Your holy Word to move our nation to revolutionary revival. I do love your Word, O lord, and I give myself to know it better and to live it more. I offer this prayer in the name of Him who is the living word, my Lord Jesus Christ. Amen" (pg 223)
Today’s Bible verse: 2 Corinthians 10:4-5“For the weapons of my warfare are not carnal, but mighty in God for the pulling down of strongholds, casting down arguments, and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God; bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ”
Some thoughts today: If God slows you down and begins to show you new revelations, realize that He's doing a good work in you.
- Do you disqualify yourself in the presence of God? Do you believe you've sinned so much He cannot, or will not forgive you?
There's no way you can get to the bottom of God's grace and mercy!
- Something happens when you get with believers who've experienced His grace for years. They'll tell you He's Faithful, True to His Word, and that He's no respecter of persons. What He's done for them, He'll do for you.
- Do you disqualify yourself in the presence of God? Do you believe you've sinned so much He cannot, or will not forgive you?
There's no way you can get to the bottom of God's grace and mercy!
- Something happens when you get with believers who've experienced His grace for years. They'll tell you He's Faithful, True to His Word, and that He's no respecter of persons. What He's done for them, He'll do for you.
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