So when they had further threatened them,
they let them go, finding nothing how they
might punish them, because of the people:
for all men glorified God for that which was done.
For the man was above forty years old,
on whom this miracle of healing was shown.
And being let go, they went to their own
company, and reported all that the chief priests
and elders had said unto them.
And when they heard that, they lifted up
their voice to God with one accord, and
said, Lord, thou art God, which hast made
heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all that in
them is: who by the mouth of thy servant David
hast said, Why did the heathen rage,
and the people imagine vain things? The
kings of the earth stood up, and the rulers
were gathered together against the Lord,
and against his Christ. For of a truth
against thy holy child Jesus, whom
thou hast anointed, both Herod, and
Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles, and the
people of Israel, were gathered together, for
to do whatsoever thy hand and thy
counsel determined before to be done. And now,
Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant
unto thy servants, that with all boldness they
may speak thy word, by stretching forth
thine hand to heal; and that signs and
wonders may be done by the name of thy
holy child Jesus. And when they had prayed,
the place was shaken where they
were assembled together; and they
were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they
spake the word of God with
boldness (Acts 4:21-31).

In this day and time, united prayer is
seldom discussed. But in most instances in the
Bible involving a body of believers, we
find them praying in a united manner.
In many of our churches today, however,
someone usually leads in prayer. Very little is
taught from the Word about praying together
out loud.

The previous scripture is the basis
for united prayer. Peter and John had been
arrested and appeared before the religious
council. Their lives were threatened if they continued
to preach in the Name of Jesus.

They went back to their own company
and told everyone what had happened.
When they heard, they all prayed.
A tremendous amount of power is
involved in united prayer.

What were the results of this prayer?
Acts 5:12 says, “And by the hands of the apostles
were many signs and wonders
wrought among the people….”
Their one request was answered exactly the
way they prayed. The political system of
the day tried, but could not stop the
power of God in operation.This united
prayer was offered accurately according to
the Word of God.

As the Body of Christ,
we need to get in one accord on the
Word of God and expect results.
It will cause things to change!

Kenneth Copeland Ministries