Study6A...When we pray we need to make sure that our petition is founded upon the promise of God, so that we are praying in accordance with His will. Without such a promise we may well demand things contrary to His will

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Study 6A.. A SOUND OF ABUNDANCE OF RAIN
(Scripture Portions: 1 Kings 18: 41-46; James 5: 16-18
When Elijah told Ahab that there was “a sound of abundance of rain” (KJV), there had as yet been no sound audible to the human ear. Elijah had only heard this sound by the hearing of faith –- look up Galatians 3:2, and compare Psalm 25:14; Amos 3:7; Acts 22:9.
1 Kings 18 records two prayers that Elijah prayed: one was in public –- for fire (verses 36-37), and the other was in private –- for water (verses 42-46). In this study we shall look at Elijah on the mountain top, alone with God and praying for the showers to be poured out upon the thirsty land. What kind of prayer was this prayer?
1 . IT WAS A PRAYER OF FAITH , FOR IT RESTED UPON GOD ’’ S OWN SURE PROMISE
When we pray we need to make sure that our petition is founded upon the promise of God, so that we are praying in accordance with His will. Without such a promise we may well demand things contrary to His will, which will therefore be presumptuous and not the prayer of faith at all. For 3 ½ years there had been no rain; now Elijah goes before the Lord and asks Him to send the rain. Upon what ground did he make this prayer? –- upon the ground of God’’s own sure promise –- look up 1 Kings 18:1. God had said to Elijah, ““I will send rain…”…”, check 1john 5:14-15,Roman8:26-27,then Ezekiel36:24-38..

2 . IT WAS A PRAYER OFFERED IN THE SECRET PLACE, AWAY FROM THE NOISE AND DISTRACTIONS OF THE WORLD
Verse 42. What a relief for Elijah to get alone in the presence of God after all the noise and excitement he had experienced! –- look up Psalm 46:10. But there is more to note here. The Lord Jesus frequently acted upon His own words in Matthew 6:6 –- look up Luke 6:12. Prayer can accomplish so very much. How much? Ask James –- James 5:16-18.
3 . IT WAS A PRAYER WHICH WAS MARKED BY DEEP REVERENCE AND SINCERE HUMILITY
Verse 42. Earlier in the chapter we see Elijah standing with the crowds on Carmel; now we see him before his God, down upon the earth with his face between his knees. We need to be filled with a new realisation of the majesty and holiness of God and of our own littleness and sinfulness –- look up and compare Genesis 18:27; Isaiah 6:1-5; Daniel 10:8; 1 Peter 5:5-6. We may come before the Lord with holy boldness (Hebrews 4:16), but we must always come reverently and in deep humility.
In the concluding part of this study, we shall see the remaining qualities of Elijah's prayer...what are your resolutions?Now that fire of God has consumed your altar,like that of Elijah due to proper things put in place.then the result should be your action in the place of prayer with holy heart for your life,country, state,school,family,academics,church and love ones...if you pray ,God will send abundant rain...see you tomorrow,.HAPPY SUNDAY

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