Scripture: Romans 13:4, Luke 18:1-7, Ephesians 3:10-12
Romans 13:4 says, “For he is God’s minister to you for good. But if you do evil, be afraid; for he does not bear the sword in vain; for he is God’s minister, an avenger to execute wrath on him who practices evil.” God assigned government the task of pursuing, arresting, and punishing and when necessary killing evil doers. When government rebels and promotes evil, the church is to pray and move God’s Hand against evil doers. Bearing the sword in order to be an avenger by executing wrath on those who practice evil is a godly assignment. When political leaders legislate evil, avenging becomes a prayer assignment. That is affirmed by what Jesus taught in Luke 18:1-7. Through God-assigned prayers God’s kings and priests become covenant avengers praying righteous God-breathed wrath. God will bring His wrath and the sword on evil doers. It is time for the spiritual kings and priests to start praying judgment on the wayward and those leaders committed to darkness. We do not want to speak about what evil doers do in darkness but the things they now do publicly is evidence of so much decay in every culture around the world for the level of wickedness. We have to demonstrate to principalities and powers that they do not rule. In Ephesians 3:10-12 we are called to do that! Through prayer believers have access to the sword of the Lord and to God’s Blood-avenging Hand! The angels in the last days execute wrath on those who practice evil. We know that from the book of Revelation! Praying appropriate Psalms is the best way to represent our Father and move His Hand as sons and daughters of David!
- Pray that every arrow shot at you (at Ramadan), every waste and destruction that comes with their words, shall turn back to sender. (Psalm 91:2-6)
- As the surahs are read seeking for their protection as Allah determines the course of world events by raining curses and reversing the destinies of nations to give his followers unfair advantage, declare Psalm 18:1-3, 46:1-3, 91:1, Prov 18:10.
- Pray that in this season as many as will call on the name of the Lord, He will be a Fortress and a Strong Tower to give true protection from wickedness.