A Symphony of Faith
ICS Daily Devotions
Deuteronomy 32:30a (NKJV) How could one chase a thousand, And two put ten thousand to flight,
The Bible tells us that one can chase a thousand, but two can put ten thousand to flight. Notice the exponential increase—it is not 1+1=2; in the realm of the Spirit, 1+1=10,000. This is the multiplication of the prayer of agreement in faith by two persons.
When you stand alone in the prayer of faith, you have your measure of faith working against a “mountain” or a “tree” of obstacles. But when you join hands with another believer in true agreement, you are no longer just adding your strength together; you are creating a symphony of faith that the enemy cannot withstand. This agreement is so potent because Jesus Himself promised to be in the midst of those two or three gathered in His name to enforce that agreement. You are not just praying to God; you are partnering with the Head of the Church to see His will manifested in the natural realm.
The triune God gave us a biblical example. God the Father and Jesus were in perfect harmony in their plan for the salvation of mankind. Jesus did what He saw the Father doing and said what the Heavenly Father wanted Him to say. Jesus came to do the will of the Heavenly Father. Everything that Jesus did was backed by the Father in heaven, including praying for Lazarus to be raised from the dead, the feeding of the five thousand, and the healing of those who were oppressed by the devil. He did not do anything on His own accord. He was in absolute agreement with the Heavenly Father, including suffering the 39 stripes and being crucified on the cross. He carried out the will of God. They modelled for us what unity, harmony, and agreement look like!
Matthew 18:19 (NKJV) Again I say to you that if two of you agree on earth concerning anything that they ask, it will be done for them by My Father in heaven.
We must be careful, because the prayer of agreement is not simply two people saying the word “Amen” at the end of a request. The Greek concept for “agree” in Matthew 18:19 implies a harmonising, a determination to be of one mind, and a genuine conviction of the heart.
There is tremendous power in agreement because it means we are in one accord. God is drawn to unity, especially when we are in one accord. Therefore, we need to strive to be of one mind, one heart, one purpose, and one vision as a family, a company, and a church, because when we stand in agreement, they shall not be shaken! There is tremendous power in alignment between two Christians, whether between husband and wife, siblings, business partners, or church members, because they are in harmony, like a symphony of faith.
Reflection: Is there any division or unresolved disagreement that is preventing unity in your family, church, workplace, or relationships? How might the Holy Spirit be calling you to take a step towards reconciliation and unity?
Sermon Series： The Power of Two: Unleashing the Heavenly Force of the Prayer of Agreement
