A Prayer for Justice and Restoration in God’s Kingdom
"And saviours shall come up on mount Zion to judge the mount of Esau; and the kingdom shall be the LORD'S." - Obadiah 1:21
Heavenly Father,
We come before You with hearts full of reverence and awe, seeking the glorious truth embedded in Your Word, especially in the profound message of Obadiah 1:21. "And saviours shall come up on mount Zion to judge the mount of Esau; and the kingdom shall be the LORD'S." Lord, we stand in the shadows of the trials that surround us, reflecting upon the meaning of justice and salvation in our lives and in the world. Thank You for this promise, as it assures us that You are still on the throne and that Your justice will prevail.
As we meditate on this scripture, let us delve into the essence of what it means for saviours to rise on mount Zion. These saviours, Lord, may represent leaders, ministers, and warriors of faith who rise to establish Your righteousness, to bring healing, and to rescue those who are oppressed and marginalized. Oh, how we long for saviours to arise in our times! Inspire us, O God, to be the saviours in our families, communities, and workplaces. May we embrace our roles as ambassadors of Your kingdom, sharing the love and grace that You have poured into our lives. Help us to reflect Your light in the darkest places, acting justly and loving mercy as we walk humbly with You.
We fervently pray against the mountains of Esau—those strongholds of pride, hatred, and strife that stand in opposition to Your righteous reign. Lord, we acknowledge the bitterness that often arises when we see injustice, when we feel overwhelmed by the weight of the world’s troubles. Yet, we remember your steadfast promise that You will judge them, that Your sovereignty will break through every barrier erected by the spirits of division and destruction.
Please equip us, Lord, with the armor of God, so that we may stand firm against the forces that seek to undermine Your kingdom. Help us to engage in this spiritual battle not with our own strength but relying on You as our source of power. Teach us to wield the Sword of the Spirit—Your Word—with authority and clarity that brings forth deliverance and boldness to proclaim the kingdom of Heaven. Let our cries for justice resonate in the heavens and bring about transformation in the earth.
As we await the full manifestation of Your kingdom, remind us continually of the hope that we have in You. Instill in our hearts a sense of urgency—to work diligently and prayerfully for Your cause, knowing that* the kingdom shall be the LORD's.* May we not grow weary in well-doing, but rather spur one another on to do good deeds, embodying the grace that defines our faith.
Lord, we also pray for those who have been subjected to the wrath of the mountains of Esau—the victims of oppression, hatred, and violence. Lift them up from the ashes of despair and cover them with Your compassion. Comfort those who mourn and provide for the needs of the broken-hearted. Let our voices rise in advocacy for the voiceless and ignite in us a passion to act justly and love mercy in tangible ways.
We thank You, Lord, for the promise that the final outcome is in Your hands—the assurance that the kingdom shall indeed belong to You, and that every knee shall bow and every tongue shall confess that You are Lord. May we look forward with anticipation to the day when Your perfect will shall be done on earth as it is in heaven. Until that glorious day, let us remain vigilant and steadfast, empowered and emboldened by Your Spirit.
In the mighty name of Jesus, we pray,
Amen.
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Obadiah 1:21 - "And saviours shall come up on mount Zion to judge the mount of Esau; and the kingdom shall be the LORD'S."
"And saviours shall come up on mount Zion to judge the mount of Esau; and the kingdom shall be the LORD'S." - Obadiah 1:21
1 Chronicles 3:21 - "And the sons of Hananiah; Pelatiah, and Jesaiah: the sons of Rephaiah, the sons of Arnan, the sons of Obadiah, the sons of Shechaniah."
1 Kings 18:3 - "And Ahab called Obadiah, which was the governor of his house. (Now Obadiah feared the LORD greatly:"
Obadiah 1:4
"And the sons of Hananiah; Pelatiah, and Jesaiah: the sons of Rephaiah, the sons of Arnan, the sons of Obadiah, the sons of Shechaniah." - 1 Chronicles 3:21
Obadiah 1:1 - "The vision of Obadiah. Thus saith the Lord GOD concerning Edom; We have heard a rumour from the LORD, and an ambassador is sent among the heathen, Arise ye, and let us rise up against her in battle."
1 Chronicles 12:9 - "Ezer the first, Obadiah the second, Eliab the third,"
"And Ahab called Obadiah, which was the governor of his house. (Now Obadiah feared the LORD greatly:" - 1 Kings 18:3
1 Chronicles 27:19 - "Of Zebulun, Ishmaiah the son of Obadiah: of Naphtali, Jerimoth the son of Azriel:"
Obadiah 1:6 - "How are the things of Esau searched out! how are his hidden things sought up!"
1 Kings 18:16 - "So Obadiah went to meet Ahab, and told him: and Ahab went to meet Elijah."
Obadiah 1:17 - "¶ But upon mount Zion shall be deliverance, and there shall be holiness; and the house of Jacob shall possess their possessions."
Obadiah 1:2 - "Behold, I have made thee small among the heathen: thou art greatly despised."
Obadiah 1:4 – "Though you soar like the eagle and make your nest among the stars, from there I will bring you down."
Obadiah 1:8 - "Shall I not in that day, saith the LORD, even destroy the wise men out of Edom, and understanding out of the mount of Esau?"
Obadiah 1:4 – "Though you soar like the eagle and make your nest among the stars, from there I will bring you down."
1 Chronicles 7:3 - "And the sons of Uzzi; Izrahiah: and the sons of Izrahiah; Michael, and Obadiah, and Joel, Ishiah, five: all of them chief men."
Obadiah 1:10 - "¶ For thy violence against thy brother Jacob shame shall cover thee, and thou shalt be cut off for ever."
"Ezer the first, Obadiah the second, Eliab the third," - 1 Chronicles 12:9
1 Chronicles 9:16 - "And Obadiah the son of Shemaiah, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun, and Berechiah the son of Asa, the son of Elkanah, that dwelt in the villages of the Netophathites."
1 Chronicles 9:44 - "And Azel had six sons, whose names are these, Azrikam, Bocheru, and Ishmael, and Sheariah, and Obadiah, and Hanan: these were the sons of Azel."
Obadiah 1:9 - "And thy mighty men, O Teman, shall be dismayed, to the end that every one of the mount of Esau may be cut off by slaughter."
1 Chronicles 8:38 - "And Azel had six sons, whose names are these, Azrikam, Bocheru, and Ishmael, and Sheariah, and Obadiah, and Hanan. All these were the sons of Azel."
Obadiah 1:19 - "And they of the south shall possess the mount of Esau; and they of the plain the Philistines: and they shall possess the fields of Ephraim, and the fields of Samaria: and Benjamin shall possess Gilead."
1 Kings 18:6 - "So they divided the land between them to pass throughout it: Ahab went one way by himself, and Obadiah went another way by himself."
Obadiah 1:20 - "And the captivity of this host of the children of Israel shall possess that of the Canaanites, even unto Zarephath; and the captivity of Jerusalem, which is in Sepharad, shall possess the cities of the south."
Obadiah 1:4 - "Though thou exalt thyself as the eagle, and though thou set thy nest among the stars, thence will I bring thee down, saith the LORD."
1 Kings 18:7 - "¶ And as Obadiah was in the way, behold, Elijah met him: and he knew him, and fell on his face, and said, Art thou that my lord Elijah?"
"The vision of Obadiah. Thus saith the Lord GOD concerning Edom; We have heard a rumour from the LORD, and an ambassador is sent among the heathen, Arise ye, and let us rise up against her in battle." - Obadiah 1:1