Beloved, we are not called to powerless religion. We are called to divine communion. Prayer was never meant to be lifeless repetition, but the living breath of a people united with their God. We are sons and daughters of the Most High, seated with Christ, indwelt by the Holy Spirit, and anointed for Kingdom work. So why do we pray as if He might not answer?
A Better Covenant Demands Greater Expectation
In the days of Elijah, fire fell. In the days of Moses, seas parted. In the days of David, enemies were defeated by songs. These were mighty works of God under a covenant written on stone. But now, the covenant is written on hearts. We are not merely servants. We are heirs. The Word says, “But now He has obtained a more excellent ministry, by as much as He is also the mediator of a better covenant, which has been enacted on better promises” (Hebrews 8 verse 6 NASB).
Why then do we settle for less?
The early Church moved in boldness. The apostolic foundation was laid with miracles, signs, and wonders. The prophetic voice was clear, calling the Church to purity and courage. The evangelists preached with fire, and the lost came in by the thousands. Pastors shepherded the people with love and tears, and teachers grounded them in truth. They prayed because they believed. And Heaven answered.
Yeshua Said We Would Do Greater Works
“Truly, truly, I say to you, the one who believes in Me, the works that I do, he will do also; and greater works than these he will do, because I am going to the Father” (John 14 verse 12 NASB).
This is not symbolic. This is the promise of the Son of God. Yeshua healed the sick, raised the dead, calmed storms, and cast out demons. He now says to us, you will do greater.
He poured out the Holy Spirit not just so we could have comfort, but power. Not just inner peace, but Kingdom impact. Not just forgiveness, but authority.
So why do we pray like we have none of it?
From Repetition to Revelation
Too often we pray as orphans, not sons. We offer words, but not faith. We rehearse Scriptures, but do not believe they are active. We say, “If it be Your will,” when His will has already been declared. We ask for His presence, forgetting He already said, “I am with you always” (Matthew 28 verse 20 NASB).
The Apostle James warns us: “But he must ask in faith, without any doubting… for that person ought not to expect that he will receive anything from the Lord” (James 1 verses 6 through 7 NASB).
Unbelief, even wrapped in religious language, is still unbelief.
The Model of Elijah
Elijah stood before a nation drowning in idolatry. He watched the prophets of Baal dance, cry, and cut themselves with no answer. Then Elijah stepped forward. He rebuilt the altar. He soaked the sacrifice. He lifted a holy, expectant prayer:
“Answer me, Lord, answer me, so that this people may know that You, Lord, are God” (1 Kings 18 verse 37 NASB).
And fire fell.
Elijah did not pray like a man hoping to be heard. He prayed as one who knew God was already listening.
What About Doctors?
Yes, God can and does use physicians. Luke, the Gospel writer, was called the beloved physician (Colossians 4 verse 14). But Scripture also warns us not to make them our idols. King Asa was rebuked not for seeking help, but for trusting men before God: “Yet even in his disease he did not seek the Lord, but the physicians” (2 Chronicles 16 verse 12 NASB).
Use the medicine, yes. But seek the Lord first. Trust the Surgeon of Heaven above all. Let the healing be a testimony, not a fallback.
Faith Still Pleases God
The teaching ministry of the Church must restore this truth: “Without faith it is impossible to please Him” (Hebrews 11 verse 6 NASB). Not hard. Impossible.
You can cry, kneel, fast, and even quote every right verse. But if you do not believe He hears and responds, your prayer is noise.
The prophetic voice must call us back to expectancy. The apostolic voice must build a house where God’s power is not an exception but a norm. The evangelistic voice must call the lost to a living God who still moves. The pastoral heart must comfort those who wait, and the teaching voice must anchor us in truth.
Together, the fivefold ministers equip us for the kind of prayer that moves Heaven.
Pray Like the Veil Is Torn
The veil has been removed. The Spirit has been given. The blood has been shed. The invitation is clear: “Come boldly to the throne of grace” (Hebrews 4 verse 16 NASB).
So pray like Elijah. Pray like Hannah. Pray like the centurion. Pray like Peter in prison and like the early Church in one accord. Pray like Yeshua, who lifted His eyes and thanked the Father before Lazarus even walked out of the tomb.
Let us pray with authority and tears. With faith and Scripture. With reverence and boldness. With holy expectancy and childlike trust.
Because He still heals. He still speaks. He still moves. He still answers.
And He is looking for someone who will believe again.
Let Us Pray
Abba, we come not with formulas but with faith. Not with fear but with trust. We repent for every prayer we have offered in doubt. We ask for a fresh anointing to pray as sons and daughters. Let the apostolic courage rise in us. Let the prophetic fire burn again. Let the evangelistic boldness fill our mouths. Let the pastoral love soften our hearts. Let the teaching of Your Word anchor us in truth. We believe that You still move. You still heal. You still break through. In Yeshua’s name we pray. Amen.