Prayer
Watchmen over the City
Of Montgomery
Prayer is the most important mission we as Christians will ever be called to do. Let me say that again. Prayer is the most important mission we as Christians will ever be called to do! And that is exactly what many in the City of Montgomery, who have a heart for the city, are committed to do. Individuals commit to watching over the city of Montgomery through fasting and praying. Everyday at least one watchman is assigned and committed to praying for the needs of the city. We know, “…unless the Lord guards the city, the watchman stays awake in vain.”
Watchmen are critical for many reasons. In the Bible, watchmen would pray for repentance in the city (Ezekiel 18:30-32). They were called to wake up the city from its apostasy (Hosea 8:1) and turn from destruction (Amos 3:6). Praying watchmen provide protection from invasion (Jeremiah 4:5) and report any sign of danger approaching the city (II Samuel 18:24-27).
With the continual threat of division, darkness, and terrorism presently on our nation, watchmen are critical for the protection of the city. In fact, it is felt to be a mandate from the throne of God!
Each watchman prays for three specific things: repentance of the city, peace of the city of Montgomery and its authorities, and the peace of Jerusalem. Each watchman is assigned one day out of a 40-day cycle. Every 40 days, a new assignment date is given to each watchman. There is no sign-in or sign-out, each watchman simply reports to God on his/her assigned day! The watchman seeks the leading of the Holy Spirit of God what time of the day to pray, where in downtown of the city to watch and pray, and how long to pray on their assigned day.
The Call…
Any Christian who has a heart for God, a heart for the City of Montgomery, and who is willing to humble themselves before God with a pure heart is encouraged to pray about being a part of this call. At the present, there are over 65 watchmen participating. To obtain additional information, you can email Jo Hancock of His Vessel Ministries at jo@hisvessel.org and indicate in the subject line of your email it is in reference to “watchman mission over the city” or fill out the information below and we will contact you.