Johannes reflects on the importance of prayer within the church, emphasizing that it should be a house of prayer for all nations. He shares how the recent Danish weather, which many prayed for, is a testament to God's responsiveness to prayer. He contrasts this with the lack of prayer in many churches today, suggesting that if the Lord were to visit, He might find a similar lack of intercession as in the past. Johannes stresses the church's responsibility to pray for their nations, citing biblical examples of watchmen and the consequences of failing to warn the wicked. He highlights the power of prayer in spiritual warfare, recounting instances where prayer led to significant changes in societal issues, such as the cancellation of blasphemous films. He urges believers to recognize their authority in Christ and to engage in prayer as a means of enacting God's will on earth. Ultimately, Johannes calls for the church to rise up in prayer, understanding its vital role in God's plan for the world.
14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.
7 Even them will I bring to my holy mountain, and make them joyful in my house of prayer: their burnt offerings and their sacrifices shall be accepted upon mine altar; for mine house shall be called an house of prayer for all people.
13 And said unto them, It is written, My house shall be called the house of prayer; but ye have made it a den of thieves.
16 And it came to pass at the end of seven days, that the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
22 And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church, 23 Which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all.