Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms… And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. (Ephesians 6:10-12, 18)
A year ago this month, I launched my very first organized weekly word, calling it “Bloated Believer.” It was short, sharp, and searing: a direct shot into the heart of the faith-and-prayer connection. Fast-forward to January this year, with the digital debut of Fiery Word, anchored in 2 Chronicles 7:14: “If My people… humble themselves and pray… then I will heal their land.” Once again, the rallying cry was sounded: dig deeper in prayer, engage God's presence.
Now, in this anniversary edition, I want to recall the simple mission of Fiery Word. To light a fire in brethren everywhere and to harness the power of God’s Word through prayer.
In Fall 2024, as I prayed about moving my weekly messages beyond WhatsApp and text, the Lord dropped a name on me: Fiery Word. In that moment, Ephesians 6, flaming arrows, full armor and spiritual warfare pressed in. I saw the collective weakness of the modern church: always on defense, never taking territory. We treat Scripture only as a shield, never as the weapon God intended. So, the church retreats and the Great Commission stays on paper, never seen in practice. The forces of darkness slaughter the remnants of God’s chosen and the body of Christ reels from struggles against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
Fiery Word is different. Its name signals a Word that burns, that battles, that drives back the darkness. As we celebrate this one-year milestone, we return to our core: prayer and devotion to God’s Word. This is our mandate, and understanding it is half the victory.
Diagnosing the Modern Church
Dr. A.T. Pierson once wrote:
“From the day of Pentecost, there has been not one great spiritual awakening in any land which has not begun in a union of prayer, though only among two or three; no such outward, upward movement has continued after such prayer meetings declined.”
There it is, prayer, the very fuel of the Church, quietly erased over generations. The result? A spiritually lobotomized body, promising on paper, but powerless in practice.
Our world is in crisis, and we need prayer more than ever. Yet the comforts and conveniences of modern life have numbed our spiritual instincts. We haven’t grown callous; we’ve simply forgotten the power of prayer. But in this darkest hour, God is searching for a new Pentecost. Leonard Ravenhill diagnoses our disease with brutal clarity:
“The Church began with men in the upper room agonizing—and today is ending with men in the supper room organizing. The Church began in revival; we are ending in ritual. We started virile; we are ending sterile. Charter members of the church were men of heat and no degrees; today many hold degrees but have no heat. Ah, brethren flame‑hearted men are the crying need of the hour.”
Friends, the Spirit of God has sounded the alarm: we as His watchmen have fallen asleep, abandoned our posts, seduced by worldly ease. But God still holds out Isaiah 62:6–7:
“I have posted watchmen on your walls, Jerusalem; they will never be silent day or night. You who call on the Lord, give yourselves no rest—till He establishes Jerusalem and makes her the praise of the earth.”
Right now, while we slumber, the enemy storms the gates. Ephesians reminds us: spiritual powers are advancing as we cede ground in prayer. Yet there is hope, a Church ignited again, men and women aflame, prophetic voices sounding the trumpet, calling the lost to wake up before darkness descends (Ezekiel 33:6–7). This is our wake-up call. The world is crying out for watchmen who refuse to sleep. Will you stand? Will you pray? Will you fight? Let the fire of God rise once more!
Pentecost as God’s Greatest Weapon
Zechariah foretold it:
“I will pour out on the house of David and the inhabitants of Jerusalem a spirit of grace and supplication…” (Zechariah 12:10). This was a divine promise rooted in prayer, anticipating revival.
Joel 2:28 deepens the vision, later echoed by Peter at Pentecost:
“I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh… your sons and daughters shall prophesy… wonders in the heavens… before the great and magnificent day of the Lord. And everyone who calls upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.”
At Pentecost, the Spirit descended as tongues of fire, resting on every believer. The result? Prayer ignited their hearts, power overshadowed them, and prophecy reinforced their bold proclamation. The very Spirit Peter invoked transformed him from a fearful denier into a fearless herald, leading three thousand souls to salvation with just one sermon. Pentecost wasn’t a moment, it was a turning point: prayer unleashed power, power sparked prophecy, prophecy changed the world.
Friends, the greatest prize God gave us at the Cross wasn’t just forgiveness, it was the Spirit Himself, the person of prayer living within us. Now, the call rings again: knights who will wait in prayer, become living flames of boldness, and change the world without saying a word, because their lives scream repentance and hope louder than any sermon. The world needs revival. The dark needs light. Will you be one of those watchmen who takes the field, carrying heaven’s fire into the darkest places?
A Different Kind of Recognition
To be a knight in prayer is to receive recognition far beyond what the world offers, richer, more enduring than wealth, fame, or talent. That honor isn’t splashed across magazine covers; it’s etched in the courts of heaven and the courts of hell. Acts 19:13‑16 starkly illustrates this truth: men tried to cast out demons in Paul’s name, but the evil spirit retorted, “Jesus I know, and Paul I recognize—but who are you?” and then they were overpowered, fleeing naked and wounded.
Paul carried authority; his name made demons tremble. But today’s church too often settles for recognition in appearance, not power. We keep praying timidly while the enemy taunts, “We know Jesus. We know Paul. But who are you?” With feeble prayers and stalled deliverance, the Church remains defensive.
Yet God is actively looking for modern-day Pauls, knights of prayer who will grasp the immutable power of God’s Word, shattering the enemy’s lines. He’s calling those who will anchor themselves deep in His faithfulness through persistent intercession. At his life’s end, Paul declared, “I have fought the good fight.” As Leonard Ravenhill observed, the kingdom of darkness would have said “Amen,” for it suffered more at Paul’s hands than Paul at theirs. In heaven, Paul is celebrated as a mighty warrior; in hell, he remains a feared adversary.
Now the question echoes across generations: How will we be recognized? Will God find among us the next Joshua, leading His people into spiritual territories? The next Daniel, effecting deliverance through prayer? The next Ezekiel, breathing life through prophecy? The next Peter, bold in proclamation? The next Paul, whose reputation resonates in both heaven and hell? God is searching, will He find you?
Prayer
Heavenly Father,
We come in the name of Jesus, clothed in Your full armor. Strengthen us to stand firm against the evil scheme, not by flesh or might, but by Your Spirit. Lord, we confess the comfort of our age has numbed us, dulling our urgency for prayer, and leaving us asleep.
Ignite a Pentecostal fire among us. Pour out the Spirit of grace and supplication that our hearts would burn with prayer, and our voices cry out day and night. Let Fiery Word be more than a message, let it be a movement: believers set aflame by Your Word through prayer, seizing territory, not retreating. By Your Spirit, may we shift from defense to offense, wielding Scripture not only as shield but as your sword, driving back darkness and advancing Your Kingdom.
Raise up modern-day Pauls, Joshuas, Daniels, Peters, and Ezekiels that are warriors of intercession, prophecy, and bold proclamation. Let our lives become living sermons, our prayers penetrating strongholds, and our declarations breaking chains. As Peter, once fearful, boldly preached and saw three thousand souls transformed, may we too embrace that same authority and power.
Let our prayers unleash revival, let our devotion sow deliverance, and let our obedience usher in the great and glorious Day of the Lord. Father, we stand today as watchmen again. We will not be silent, we will not rest, we will cry out until Jerusalem is established and your glory fills the earth. Empower us, fill us, use us as flames of hope in the darkest places.
In Jesus’ mighty name,
Amen.
Powerful!