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  IRRESISTIBLE ARTILLERY
  by John Henry Jowett
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Summary: John Henry Jowett emphasizes the power of genuine prayer as an
irresistible force against our enemies.

Topics: "Effective Prayer", "Spiritual Warfare"
Scripture References: 2 Chronicles 20:17, Psalm 18:6, Psalm 34:17, Psalm 56:9, James 5:16

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John Henry Jowett emphasizes the power of genuine, heartfelt cries to
the Lord in prayer, likening it to a desperate cry for help like that of
a drowning person. He highlights how this type of prayer can bring about
a spiritual battle where invisible allies are called into action,
causing enemies to retreat. Jowett encourages believers to have faith
based on past experiences of answered prayers, knowing that God has the
power to intervene and bring victory in times of trouble.

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"_When I cry unto Thee, then shall mine enemies turn back._"

--PSALM lvi.

But it must be a real "cry"! It must not be an idle recitation which
sheds

no blood. It must be a cry like the cry of the drowning, a cry which

cleaves the air like a bullet. Said a man to me some while ago, "Assault

the heavens with cries for me!" That is the cry which takes the kingdom
by

storm.

When such a cry rends the heavens, "my enemies turn back." A secret and

irresistible artillery begins to play upon them, and their strength
fails.

Yes, believing prayer calls these invisible allies into the field. "The

mountains are full of horses and chariots of fire round about!" And the

enemy flies!

"_This I know._" The psalmist is building upon experience. The miracle

has happened a hundred times. Many a morning has he seen the enemy

vaingloriously tramping the field, and he has cried unto the Lord, and

before nightfall there has been a perfect rout. Blessed is the man who
has

had such heartening dealings with the Lord that he can now face a
hostile

host in unclouded faith and assurance!

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/john-henry-jowett/irresistible-artillery/
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