Extended Devotion for “Walls Come Down”

Scriptural Basis:

• Joshua 6:20 – “When the trumpets sounded, the army shouted, and at the sound of the trumpet, when the men gave a loud shout, the wall collapsed; so everyone charged straight in, and they took the city.”
• 2 Corinthians 10:4 – “The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.”
• Isaiah 54:17 – “No weapon forged against you will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and this is their vindication from me.”

Theme: Breaking Down Strongholds and Barriers

“Walls Come Down” is a song of spiritual warfare, declaring that the strongholds the enemy has built will fall in Jesus’ name. Just as the walls of Jericho fell when the Israelites obeyed God and shouted in faith, we are called to use the power of prayer, faith, and God’s word to bring down the barriers that hinder God’s purposes. This devotion empowers intercessors to stand in their authority and declare freedom from every spiritual stronghold.

Understanding Spiritual Warfare: Spiritual warfare is a crucial part of the intercessor’s role. The enemy often erects barriers—fear, division, sin—that keep people from experiencing God’s fullness. But as believers, we have authority in Christ to pull down these strongholds and declare freedom. It requires faith, persistence, and understanding that the power to bring down walls comes from God alone. The victory is not ours; it is God’s.

Practical Steps for Intercession:

1. Identify the Walls That Need to Come Down:
• Ask God to reveal the specific barriers that need to be broken—whether they are personal strongholds, community issues, or spiritual obstacles. Name them before God and believe in His power to break them down.
• Prayer: “Lord, reveal to us the strongholds that need to be brought down. We bring these walls before You, believing that You have the power to bring victory.”
2. Use the Word of God as a Weapon:
• Just as the Israelites shouted and blew trumpets at Jericho, we have weapons—prayer, praise, and God’s Word. Speak Scripture over the strongholds you face and declare God’s promises of freedom and breakthrough.
• Declaration: “In Jesus’ name, we declare that every wall must come down. No weapon formed against us shall prosper, and every stronghold must fall by the power of God’s Word.”
3. Shout in Faith:
• Just as the Israelites gave a loud shout of faith, we are called to boldly proclaim God’s victory. Speak out in faith, declaring God’s power over the situation, even if you don’t see immediate results.
• Prayer: “Lord, we shout with a voice of triumph. We declare Your victory over every stronghold, believing that the walls are coming down by Your power.”
4. Praise as a Weapon:
• Praise is a powerful tool in spiritual warfare. Praise God for the victory even before you see it. When you praise, you invite God’s presence, and where His presence is, the enemy cannot stand.
• Praise: “We praise You, God, for the victory! You are mighty, and we declare that every wall will fall. We trust in Your power to bring freedom and breakthrough.”

Personal Reflection:

• Are there any areas in your life where you feel like you’re hitting a wall? Bring these areas before God and ask for His guidance in breaking through.
• How can you use praise and God’s Word as weapons in your daily spiritual battles?

Encouragement for the Intercessor:

The walls of Jericho didn’t fall because of human strength; they fell because of God’s power and the obedience of His people. Your prayers, declarations, and praise have power when they are aligned with God’s will. Trust that every stronghold can and will come down in Jesus’ name. God has given you authority, so use it boldly and confidently, knowing that victory is assured through Him.

Closing Prayer:

“Father, we thank You for the authority we have in Jesus’ name. We declare that every wall, every stronghold, every barrier will come down by Your power. Let faith arise in our hearts, and may we see Your victory manifest in every area of our lives. We praise You for the breakthroughs that are coming. In Jesus’ name, amen.”