Unity in Prayer
uplifted hands brought victory
DAILY DEVOTIONS
Uplifted Hands Brings Victory
And it came to pass, when Moses held up his hand, that Israel prevailed: and when he let down his hand, Amalek prevailed. Exodus 17:11
In Exodus 17:11, we witness the significance of unity in prayer—Moses' uplifted hands brought victory while lowered hands allowed defeat. This ancient lesson resonates through the ages and connects with the New Testament.
In Acts 12:1–5, we see the early church fervently praying for Peter's release from prison. The congregation, like Israel, faced challenges, but their collective prayer led to miraculous intervention. Here, we glimpse the power of a united congregation.
Today, our church, pastors, and congregation play an amazing role in healing the spiritually and physically sick. Like the early church, we are called to pray together, believing in the power of our unified petitions (Matthew 18:19-20).
Pastors lead us, fostering faith and unity. The congregation, with uplifted hands in prayer, amplifies God's healing grace. Together, we become an instrument of God's love, bringing comfort, hope, and miraculous healing to those in need.
Heavenly Father, we're grateful for the unity of our church, pastors, and congregation. Empower us to be fervent in prayer, believing in Your healing touch. May our faith, like uplifted hands, bring miraculous healing and inspiration to others. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.