As he prayed, his faith reached out and grasped the promises of Heaven, and he persevered in prayer until his petitions were answered. He did not wait for the full evidence that God had heard him, but was willing to venture all on the slightest token of divine favor. Faith such as this connects us closely with Heaven, and brings us strength for coping with the powers of darkness. And through faith we today are to reach the heights of God's purpose for us. If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.
Faith is an essential element of prevailing prayer.
With the persevering faith of Jacob, with the unyielding persistence of Elijah, we may present our petitions to the Father, claiming all that He has promised. The honor of His throne is staked for the fulfillment of His word. The shades of night were gathering about Mount Carmel as Ahab prepared for the descent. It came to pass in the meanwhile, that the heaven was black with clouds and wind, and there was a great rain. And Ahab rode, and went to Jezreel.