WHEN WARRIORS ARISE: THE SOUND OF A PRAYING GENERATION (6)
Times Of Refreshing Daily Devotional
Date: Monday, 31 March 2025
Focus: Protecting the Gates – The Warrior as a Watchman
Message:
A true warrior doesn’t just fight—they guard the gates. In biblical times, gates represented access, authority, and control. Whoever controlled the gate controlled the city. Today, gates represent access points into your life, family, church, and nation. As a spiritual warrior, you’re also a watchman—called to guard the gates from enemy intrusion and secure the atmosphere with prayer. The enemy is always looking for an open gate—an unguarded heart, a neglected home, a sleeping church. But when warriors arise and take their place at the gates, hell is denied access.
Devotional:
In Nehemiah 4:9, when enemies rose against the rebuilding of Jerusalem’s walls, the people didn’t panic—they prayed and posted a guard day and night. That’s what warriors do: they war in prayer and post spiritual guards over their territory. Lot lost his family because he sat at the gate but didn’t guard it. Eli lost legacy because he allowed compromise at the gate of the temple. But Jesus said, “The gates of hell shall not prevail”—because He is the ultimate gatekeeper, and now, you are too.
Scripture Readings:
📖 Nehemiah 4:9 – “But we prayed to our God and posted a guard day and night to meet this threat.”
📖 Proverbs 4:23 – “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.”
Refreshing for the Day:
So, beloved, ask the Lord today: “Where have I left gates unguarded?” It could be your mind, your home, your children, your media, or your circle. Be ruthless—stand guard.
It’s not paranoia; it’s wisdom. A true warrior watches and prays. Stay Refreshed!
Note This:
Where there is no watchman, the enemy will walk right through the gates.
Responsibility:
- Write down 3 gates (areas of access) you need to protect more intentionally.
- Spend time praying over those areas—pleading the blood of Jesus and declaring divine security.
Prayer:
Lord, make me a faithful gatekeeper. I stand today in authority and close every gate that has allowed the enemy in. I declare my mind, my home, my family, and my calling are covered and guarded. Raise me as a watchman who never sleeps on duty. In Jesus name, Amen!
Prophetic Declaration:
I guard the gates! I am the spiritual watchman of my generation! No weapon formed against my home, church, or calling will prosper. The gates of hell shall not prevail! In Jesus’ name. Amen!
Bible Texts:
Joel 3:9, Nehemiah 4:9, Proverbs 4:23
As always, thank you for reading and until next time. May today’s Times of Refreshing refresh, encourage and empower you! For previous devotionals, please visit: www.thefountspring.org
