A story from drought-stricken Texas captures the boldness of true intercession.
For months no rain had fallen. Desperate believers called a Friday-night prayer meeting.
One farmer stopped for fuel on the way. In the back seat lay an umbrella.
The station attendant mocked, “Why carry that? It hasn’t rained for months.”
The farmer replied, “We’re praying for rain tonight. I’m bringing what I’ll need when God answers.”
That night the saints travailed in prayer. Around midnight thunder cracked, lightning flashed, and rain poured. Driving home, the farmer stopped again. “See the rain?” he asked.
The cowboy stared and said, “If you Christians ever let it get this bad again, I’ll tan your hide all over east Texas!”
Faith-filled intercession doesn’t merely talk about God’s power—it acts on it.