The Connection Between the Holy Spirit and Prayer
June 19, 2025
The following is an excerpt from my book Abiding in the Vine that explains the power of praying from heaven’s perspective.
How important is prayer? Do our prayers really affect the outcome of circumstances on earth? Exodus 17 shows the first battle that Israel faced after coming out of slavery in Egypt and contains an interesting insight into the prominence of prayer.
Now Amalek came and fought with Israel in Rephidim. And Moses said to Joshua, “Choose us some men and go out, fight with Amalek. Tomorrow I will stand on the top of the hill with the rod of God in my hand.” So Joshua did as Moses said to him, and fought with Amalek. And Moses, Aaron, and Hur went up to the top of the hill. And so it was, when Moses held up his hand, that Israel prevailed; and when he let down his hand, Amalek prevailed. But Moses’ hands became heavy; so they took a stone and put it under him, and he sat on it. And Aaron and Hur supported his hands, one on one side, and the other on the other side; and his hands were steady until the going down of the sun. So Joshua defeated Amalek and his people with the edge of the sword. (Exodus 17:8-13)
Joshua took the troops to battle while Moses went up on the mountain, lifting his hands to God. Where was the battle won? It was won on the mountain, not the battlefield. Yes, Joshua had to lead the troops into combat. They had to wear their armor, take up their weapons, and fight the Amalekites. But the victory was attained on the mountain, as Moses interceded.
It is incredible to think that God has chosen to work on this earth through His people and that He often waits to hear our prayers before intervening. It is important that we understand that the true battle is won in prayer. No matter what else we do, if we fail to pray, we will forfeit the victory. We can plan, organize, and strategize all we want. But without prayer, we lose the battle.
Another interesting thing about the above passage is that Moses ascended the mountain to pray. He went up, and he carried with him the rod of authority. We too must go up into the presence of God, see from heaven’s perspective, and intercede from a place of authority.
We are seated with Christ in heavenly places (see Ephesians 2:6). Think about that. We can pray from a heavenly perspective and a position of authority. As we are led and empowered by the Spirit in prayer, we can see what Christ sees and pray accordingly. We can declare His will and decree His victory. We can bring down the enemy’s strongholds and destroy his works in the earth.
It is time to pray from heaven’s perspective. Let us ascend the mountain, lift up the rod of authority, and enforce Christ’s victory and the enemy’s defeat!
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Abiding in the Vine is a collection of 40 devotional writings that are meant to feed your spirit and draw you closer to God. Rich with the Word of God and insights into the Spirit-filled life, each reflection will bring understanding and encouragement, as well as challenge you to go deeper in your walk with Christ.
