Taken from Mrs. Charles E. Cowman’s “Streams in the Desert,” Volume Two
“This is the victory that hath overcome the world, even our faith,” (1 John 5:4)
Oh, the wonders of prayer! Abraham’s servant prays…Rebekah appears. Jacob wrestles and prays and prevails with Christ…Esau’s mind is wonderfully turned from the revengeful purpose he has harbored for twenty years. Moses cries to God…the sea divides. Hannah prays…Samuel is born. Asa prays…a victory is gained. Jehoshaphat cries to God…God turns away his foes. Isaiah prays…the dream is revealed. Daniel prays…the lions are muzzled. Nehemiah starts a prayer…the King’s heart is softened in a minute. Elijah prays…a drought of three years succeeds. Elijah prays [again]…rain descends apace. Elisha prays…Jordan is divided. The church prays ardently…Peter is delivered by an angel.
The weapon of prayer against the forces of evil prevails. It brings power. It brings fire. It brings rain. It brings life. It brings God! There is no power like that of prevailing prayer. Dare to be definite with God; dare to lay hold of the promises and to wait in faith until the answer comes. Victory is through Calvary!