WHY IS PERSISTENT PREVAILING PRAYER A MUST?

The importance of persistence in prayer is underscored by the necessity to prevail in our petitions. This persistence is important because it signifies an unwavering commitment to continue praying until the desired answers are received. The primary reason for this persistence lies in the fact that spiritual opposition often hinders the fulfillment of our prayers. Drawing from the example of Daniel's experience, where his prayers were initially heard but delayed due to the interference of demonic forces, we learn that perseverance in prayer is essential. Despite facing opposition, Daniel's continued prayer and fasting for twenty-one days led to the intervention of the archangel Michael, resulting in the defeat of these hindering forces and the eventual delivery of the desired revelation.

It is clear that our battle, our warfare, is not against flesh and blood—meaning, not against people—but against principalities, powers, rulers of the darkness of this age, and spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. These are the adversaries of our warfare, our battles, and our prayers.