"After the lights go out"

House of prayer; it doesn't seem to carry the importance as maybe a prophetic conference or healing ministry, or a national leadership conference. But what is so ironic is that prayer was one of if not the greatest teachings that Jesus not only taught, lived, but also fought for. It seems that conferences especially with big names attract the masses, even prayer conferences. Don't get me wrong, these are good and needed. But what is more important is what takes place after the lights go out? When the news hits that there is a huge swell on the North shore hundreds even thousands merge to be part of this epic event, many of which participate to be in the wave, riding it for all its worth. But what happens when the huge waves dissipate and only smaller less exciting ones remain as the normal surf? Have those who attended the great conferences, the large prayer gatherings continued to be the prayer warriors for revival they were encouraged to be. Those who went to see the huge swells, well we know most went for the event, but there are those who were inspired to take-up surfing. Those who actually participated certainly went back to their homes and continue riding the waves at their coastal cities? I am sure many were inspired to put on the mantle of prayer and establish a continual meeting with the Father. Lets be honest whether it is a weekly house of prayer meeting or a yearly event held on the North shore. It is in the continual participation, consistent preparation and ernest effectual prayer of that warrior which will move the heart of God and bring a mighty wave of revival. It is the faithful petitioning of that one disciple during the week that will gather many in the house. It was Ananias that the Lord spoke to in a vision concerning Paul the Apostle. And because of Ananias's faithfulness and obedience in prayer the Spirit used him and Paul became one of the great men of God that lead the way for the Gentile nation to the Lord.(Acts 9: 10-19) Conferences are great. Riding or watching the big waves are fun. But when the lights go out and the stage is taken away, everyone returns to their homes. But the call and command to prayer remains! (1Tim.2:1) Blessed is that one whom the Lord finds doing when He comes! For the Spirit will shine upon you and light your way and His glory will be upon you!(Isaiah 60:1