After this prayer, the meeting place shook, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit. Then they preached the word of God with boldness.

Acts 4:31 (NLT)

 

Bold prayers strike fear in the heart of the enemy.

When the religious authorities threatened the believers and told them not to preach the gospel, they gathered to pray, and the entire building shook with the presence of the Holy Spirit. Then everyone began to proclaim God's word with supernatural confidence and increasing boldness.

Intimidation by the devil or anyone else should not discourage us from obeying God or make us feel helpless and defenseless. As God's sons and daughters, we have been granted authority and power. However, we fail to recognise that the devil is more aware of the truth of who we are and have in Christ. This is why he works so hard to keep us from discovering and embracing our identity. Thus, instead of surrendering our God-given authority and power, we must stand firm and resist the devil with certainty of victory.

Learn to pray with expectation, believing that God hears us and will answer perfectly because He knows what is best for us and will undoubtedly provide us with a future and hope. The more you are convinced of God's love for you, the more confident you will be in your prayers to Him.

What is God saying to me here and what must I do?