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 shewed.

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. In most of the instances in the Bible where there is a body of believers, we find that they pray in a united manner.

However, in many of our churches today, somebody usually leads in prayer. Very little is taught from the Word about praying together out loud at one time.

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. An absolutely 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 it.

The political system of the day tried but they could not stop the power of God in operation. This united prayer was offered accurately according to the Word of God.

As a body of believers, we need to be in one accord on the Word of God and expect results. It will cause things to change!

Source: Prayer: Your Foundation for Success by Kenneth Copeland.
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Eagle Mountain International Church, Inc.
aka: Kenneth Copeland Ministries