Greatest Need of a Nation
E.A. Johnston emphasizes that the greatest need of a nation is a God-sent prophet whose fervent prayer and holy life can intercede powerfully between heaven and earth to bring revival and divine intervention.
In this powerful prophetic sermon, E.A. Johnston calls attention to the urgent need for God-sent prophets whose fervent prayers and holy lives can intercede on behalf of a nation. Drawing on historical examples and biblical truths, Johnston challenges believers to embrace a lifestyle of prayer and faith that can awaken a sleeping church and bring revival. This message inspires a deep commitment to spiritual intercession and the raising up of modern-day Elijahs.
Full Transcript
The greatest need in our land today is a prophet, a man sent from God, God's man, who will stand in the gap between heaven and earth, between mortal man and Almighty God, a holy man who is so wholly sold out to God, so intoxicated with Christ, and so consumed with eternity, that his very footprints leave a smoky trail of the lingering fire of God, a man whose desperate life of prayer has left fingerprints on the horns of the altar and glory, a man whose emboldened faith and Enoch-like walk with God moves mountains of resistance and proves that the God of the Bible is alive and interested in the most minute requests of man. God will always raise up an Elijah whose prayers impact a sleeping nation. The church in each generation has had individuals who live upon their knees, whose prayers reach heaven with a holy violence.
India had her pray and hide, China her Hudson Taylor, England her Puritans, Scotland her Covenanters, America her fiery E.M. Bounds, voices which gained the attention of the throne room, startled angels and shook the gates of hell, making even the demons quake and tremble with their desperate prayers. The greatest gift and the greatest need of a nation is a man sent from God, God's prophet, a great God, raise up some prophets and ordain.
Sermon Outline
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- The need for a prophet in the nation
- Characteristics of a God-sent prophet
- The impact of prophetic prayer on a nation
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- Historical examples of prayer warriors
- The power of prayer to shake spiritual realms
- The role of the church in raising prophets
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- The urgency of raising up modern-day prophets
- The spiritual consequences of a sleeping church
- Call to action for believers to embrace prayer
Key Quotes
“The greatest need in our land today is a prophet, a man sent from God, God's man, who will stand in the gap between heaven and earth.” — E.A. Johnston
“A holy man who is so wholly sold out to God, so intoxicated with Christ, and so consumed with eternity, that his very footprints leave a smoky trail of the lingering fire of God.” — E.A. Johnston
“The greatest gift and the greatest need of a nation is a man sent from God, God's prophet.” — E.A. Johnston
Application Points
- Commit to a daily life of fervent prayer to intercede for your nation and church.
- Seek to be a holy and devoted follower of Christ whose life impacts others spiritually.
- Encourage your church community to pray boldly and expect God to move powerfully.