Mark 11:20-24. In the morning, as they went along, they saw the fig tree withered from the roots. 21 Peter remembered and said to Jesus, “Rabbi, look! The fig tree you cursed has withered!”
22 “Have faith in God,” Jesus answered. 23 “Truly I tell you, if anyone says to this mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and does not doubt in their heart but believes that what they say will happen, it will be done for them. 24 Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.
In Today’s Word, Jesus teaches us what prayer truly is. Prayer is not human effort reaching upward; it is the promise of God reaching into our lives. It is the covenant privilege made possible by the finished work of Christ. Because of this, prayer is the greatest blessing next to salvation itself, and nothing is impossible for the one who prays in faith.
Your prayer is powerful and effective simply because you are in Christ. God, who hears your prayer, transcends time and space. His power has no limit. His wisdom cannot be measured. One second of God’s intervention is greater than one hundred years of human effort.
Nothing you do for others has more impact than prayer. Prayer is the most powerful way to carry God’s blessings into another person’s life. And because God sees the heart, prayer must begin by surrendering our motives and seeking His good, pleasing, and perfect will.
Jesus said that faith-filled prayer can move a mountain. You may feel weak, unqualified, or powerless, but when you pray in faith, the power of God manifests as the answer to your prayer. How is this possible? Because when we pray, the Holy Spirit comes upon us:
“If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!” (Luke 11:13)
When you receive the Word and pray according to it, the Holy Spirit moves to fulfill God’s plan in your life. This was the promise Jesus gave before He ascended: “Do not leave Jerusalem… you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.” (Acts 1:4–5)
The disciples believed this promise and devoted themselves to prayer (Acts 1:14). God fulfilled it: “All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit” (Acts 2:1–4). Nothing can stop the Spirit’s work when God’s people pray.
When the persecuted church prayed, the Holy Spirit filled them with boldness (Acts 4:29–31). When Philip prayed and proclaim Christ, the Spirit brought revival to Samaria and “there was great joy in that city” (Acts 8:4–8). When Peter prayed, the Spirit came upon Cornelius’ household, opening the gospel to Rome (Acts 10:45).
In the same way, when you pray, the Spirit will work regardless of your ability or circumstance because “you have an anointing from the Holy One” (1 John 2:20). This is your greatest privilege. God’s power does not depend on your strength; His answers do not hinge on your qualifications. What matters is the Spirit who lives in you and works through you.
So find your rhythm of enjoying God throughout the day. In the morning—let the Triune God restore your soul and body (Psalm 5:3). At midday—connect everything to prayer (Psalm 23:1–6). In the evening—commune with Him and find all the answers in the Word (Psalm 17:3).
But what did Jesus mean by, “Whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it?”
The power of prayer rooted in the covenant is immeasurably great because it carries the very power of creation of God’s Word. From the moment you hold onto the covenant and pray, answers immediately begin, even if the visible fulfillment seems to come much later.
Moses, David, and even Paul experienced answers that unfolded over decades or even centuries, yet those answers were already in motion from the very beginning. The covenant of the gospel contains what was hidden before eternity and promises something that will remain forever. The bartizan, journey, and guidepost of the throne are fulfilled not suddenly at the end, but continuously from the moment you embrace the covenant.
Many people receive answers without even realizing it, noticing only much later. Their descendants often see the results and acknowledge God’s precise work. This unrecognized fulfillment is pure grace. But now, with understanding, holding onto the covenant becomes not only grace but mission.
From the moment you take hold of a lifelong covenant, God’s works begin, and they continue without ceasing. What matters most is recognizing that covenant answers start immediately—not someday—and that living with awareness turns grace into a mission-filled life.
This is how you enjoy 24-hour prayer, and when you do, you will begin to see God’s precise timing for every part of your life. Prayer opens the door to experiencing eternal blessings here on earth. Walk before the Lord today—moment by moment, breath by breath.
Prayer. Father, I thank You for the name of Jesus Christ—the name above every name. By the power of His name, I know I will overcome the world and lead many back to You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.