Excerpt From Lesson "Evangelism and Strategic Prayer"
There are several elements or keys to effective evangelistic ministry, and one of the most important keys is prayer. The fruitfulness of evangelistic efforts is impacted by the level of effectual, fervent prayers of God’s people. Although God is sovereign, he has chosen to work in and through His people. He looks for those that will intercede, that will stand in the gap and pray the will of God in the earth (Ezekiel 22:30). God reveals his plans, provides strategies, and has called the church to be his delegated authority in the earth (Gen. 1:28). Amos 3:7 says “Surely the Lord GOD will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets.” God makes his will known to the church, and the church prays according to his will. As prayers go forth, the church witnesses the hand of God as he moves in response to our prayers.
Prayer is fundamental to Kingdom living for the Christian. Through prayer we communicate with the Father, through prayer we come to know the voice of God and intimate fellowship him, through prayer we come to know the will of God, through prayer demonic forces are subdued, and through prayer we intercede, or stand in the gap for people, cities, and nations.