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“There is no such thing as neutral spiritual ground. Either there will be a predominance of holy altars drawing the presence of God or unholy altars drawing the powers of darkness…the altar that is most active will control the territory and will influence everything in that territory.” (From “Prayer Altars” by John Mulinde and Mark Daniels)

The rising threat of terrorism in cities around the globe should be an urgent reminder of our call to intercede and stand in the gap for our own communities. Unless believers establish and maintain prayer altars unto the Lord throughout their city, the Adversary will continue to establish unholy altars that draw the forces of darkness. These altars of humanism, paganism, cultism, and other counterfeit practices attract the enemy and block the flow of God’s presence.  If we don’t step up and establish altars of God’s Presence, we will be giving over our communities and cities by default.

In 1 Peter 2:9, followers of Jesus are called “…a chosen generation, a royal priesthood…” As the priesthood of believers, we have been given spiritual authority to guard, keep and occupy the land on which we live. We do this by building and maintaining altars of God’s Presence in our homes, communities and regions.

“It is not enough to get God to hear us and see some encouragements in society. We must create an atmosphere for Him to come and abide with us so that the real work of restoration and redemption can begin in our land. What conditions did God give David? He said, ‘David, go BUILD ME AN ALTAR, and I will not just stop the destroying angel, but will remove the plague completely.’ (2 Samuel 24:18-25)” (From Prayer Altars by John Mulinde and Mark Daniel)

A prayer altar is a sacred time and sacred place where one meets with God.  It is a place where God’s Presence is the priority, over and above our list of personal needs or corporate agenda. It starts with inviting His Presence and waiting upon Him as we read His Word, worship, and follow the leading of the Holy Spirit in changing the spiritual climate over our regions. We don’t pray for His Presence, but from it.

In order for transforming revival to come, the spiritual atmosphere and authority of the city must change.

God has not called us to fight the enemy. Criticizing his works and decrying his schemes won’t change much except to give him attention. There needs to be a shift of authority. All God is asking is that we build a place for Him to come and dwell. But, we must work together to build holy altars that burn with purity of heart and humble repentance. This means pursuing God, not as a spiritual discipline, but with a deeply felt heart-cry, pressing in through worship, prayer, and sanctified hearts until His Presence overshadows us.

To find out more about how to establish prayer altars in your community, CLICK HERE.

• Wanda Alger, IFA Field Correspondent