The Economy of Prayer

Apostle Michael Orokpo introduces Luke 18:1, "men ought always to pray and not to faint," highlighting that prayer isn't just for immediate needs, like antibiotics for an infection. Instead, it's a foundational economy. He warns that when a challenge passes, we often cease praying, leaving us vulnerable to more intense attacks later. Prayer should be a constant, not an occasional activity, because it’s an essential infrastructure of our lives.

The speaker asserts that 'men ought always to pray' means prayer is integral to who we are as human beings. Just as doctors check consciousness, heaven gauges our humanity by our prayer ascent. Prayer is described as incense and 'autos in golden vials' in heaven, stored as a record of our eternal relevance. This stored spiritual 'data' is what gives us influence beyond our earthly lives, ensuring our legacy in Zion even after death, unlike worldly achievements that perish.

Orokpo explains that our earthly relevance is tied to our rank in heaven, gained through prayer. He contrasts human skill and technocracy with the spiritual intelligence of prayer, illustrating how prayer can neutralize attacks that human wisdom cannot avert. He shares a personal anecdote about prayer saving his family from calamities, underscoring that prayer creates a 'return for your family' and protects against the devil's schemes. He emphasizes that the purposes of God are achieved through prayer, which fills the 'clouds of heaven'.

The sermon reveals that the current world is under the devil’s dominion, making us 'pilgrims' and 'ambassadors of heaven.' To survive and establish anything lasting, it must originate from heaven. Examples like Noah’s Ark and the Tabernacle of Moses illustrate that only things built according to divine blueprints endure. Similarly, the church's foundation was based on a revelation from heaven, making it unassailable. This principle applies to families and businesses: without a spiritual foundation, they are vulnerable to the devil's manipulations.

Orokpo contends that human effort and excellence alone are insufficient; there's a spiritual 'gatekeeper' at every level of life. Success comes from 'fraternizing with spirits.' He shares his own experience of years of preaching without impact, until God's Spirit announced him, leading to global recognition. He advises against making decisions based solely on natural opportunities, urging listeners to make the 'altar your dwelling place' to discern God's movements. Prayer is presented as the source of 'missives from Zion' and the 'electronic correction of the Holy Spirit' that guides our steps and prevents life's detours.

The speaker concludes by reiterating that prayer is the single most important advantage we have. He asks about our 'prayer quota' and what we are 'storing in heaven.' These stored prayers act as a divine 'data bank' that God can reference to intervene in our lives, protecting us and our loved ones. Prayer makes even the 'mightiest of men' subservient to the intercessor, whose name is great in heaven, urging everyone to embrace prayer as a constant, deepening relationship with God.