2 Kings 21:12 – “…whoever hears of it, both his ears will tingle.”

As I read, prayed, and pondered what I was reading, my mind captured reality, a word of comfort and challenge.

In 2 Kings 21, Israel was not following God.   The prophet spoke a stern word to them in v.12.  In 1 Chronicles 4:9-10, a fascinating word in the Aramaic translation.   They named the child “Our Eyes.” 

They prophesied that God would bless him and enlarge his territory (sphere of influence is included), that God would have His hand on him in protection and power, and that God would grant whatever he asked. Wow!

In Acts 12, Peter was in jail, awaiting execution.  Acts 12:5 – “…continual prayer was offered for him to God by the church.”   Corporate prayer has power even if it is not filled with expectation.   That night, God delivered Peter, and when Rhoda told them he was outside, they did not believe her.  They prayed continually but not with expectation, yet God moved.  So, never stop praying.

In Acts 16, Paul and Silas were in prison and at midnight had a worship service glorifying God, AND The Prisoners Heard Them! That’s the key it was heard.   There is power in prayer, praise, worship, and testimony that is Audible!

God’s power is released in prayer, praise, and testimony. His work causes people to be so moved that their ears tingle.

• He wants us to be those called His Eyes.
• He wants us to be His Voice.
• He wants us to be those in and through whom He can enlarge the borders to set captives free. 
• Life is not about our comfort or advancement. It is about the Kingdom.

I see you as one God says, “My Eyes.”  One in whom the power of God is manifest and upon whom the hand of God rests.

Let that reality become your vision and confession.  Walk in the victory of the Cross.