The Apostolic Watch — Wednesday teaching, 2026-11-11
By Reverend Gary Hoban
Prophetic Intercessors For Australia
Teaching Aim: To equip prophetic intercessors to understand this subject biblically, apply it personally, and pray for Australia from the finished work and lordship of Jesus Christ.
Introduction
Tonight we continue our Contending for a Nation training with Week 12, Lesson 11: Prophetic Praying and Positive Warfare. This is not information for information’s sake. We are being formed as people who can watch, pray, discern and stand. Every subject in this course must bring us back to Jesus Christ, Scripture, the Cross and the work of the Holy Spirit.
As prophetic intercessors, we want spiritual sensitivity without sensationalism, authority without pride, conviction without condemnation, and courage without fear. We are not training people merely to identify problems. We are training believers to stand before God, hear His heart through Scripture and the Holy Spirit, and respond faithfully.
1. What prophetic praying is
Prophetic prayer speaks in agreement with what God has revealed. It is not positive thinking, imagination or a licence to say whatever we desire. It is anchored in Scripture and led by the Holy Spirit. Second Corinthians 10:4–5 reminds us that our weapons are spiritual and powerful in God.
For an intercessor, this must move from theory into practice. Ask what this truth requires in your own life first, then in your family and church, and finally in the way you carry Australia before God. Biblical authority grows out of obedience; we cannot credibly pray nationally while refusing God’s work personally.
2. Foretelling and forth-telling
Prophecy can speak concerning what is to come and can declare God’s truth into a present situation. In both cases the emphasis is faithfulness to God’s Word rather than our agenda. A prophetic declaration is a spoken response to God; a prophetic action must likewise arise from obedience, not spectacle.
For an intercessor, this must move from theory into practice. Ask what this truth requires in your own life first, then in your family and church, and finally in the way you carry Australia before God. Biblical authority grows out of obedience; we cannot credibly pray nationally while refusing God’s work personally.
3. Character before power
Isaiah 66:2 describes the person God regards as humble, contrite and trembling at His Word. Gift without character can intimidate, manipulate or control. God is looking for trustworthy vessels, not merely impressive voices.
For an intercessor, this must move from theory into practice. Ask what this truth requires in your own life first, then in your family and church, and finally in the way you carry Australia before God. Biblical authority grows out of obedience; we cannot credibly pray nationally while refusing God’s work personally.
4. Reverence for the Word
God created by His Word, sustains by His Word and searches our hearts by His Word. Therefore prophetic intercession must be saturated in Scripture. The safest declaration is one that clearly agrees with the revealed character and promises of God.
For an intercessor, this must move from theory into practice. Ask what this truth requires in your own life first, then in your family and church, and finally in the way you carry Australia before God. Biblical authority grows out of obedience; we cannot credibly pray nationally while refusing God’s work personally.
5. Positive warfare
Positive warfare does not deny darkness. It refuses to let darkness determine the vocabulary of prayer. Instead of endlessly repeating what the enemy is doing, we proclaim what Christ has done and pray for what God desires to establish: salvation, righteousness, reconciliation, justice, holiness and Gospel advance.
For an intercessor, this must move from theory into practice. Ask what this truth requires in your own life first, then in your family and church, and finally in the way you carry Australia before God. Biblical authority grows out of obedience; we cannot credibly pray nationally while refusing God’s work personally.
6. Pull down and build up
Jeremiah’s commission included uprooting and pulling down, but also building and planting. Mature intercession does both. We resist lies and spiritual strongholds while actively praying for truth, healthy churches, strong families, righteous leadership and discipleship.
For an intercessor, this must move from theory into practice. Ask what this truth requires in your own life first, then in your family and church, and finally in the way you carry Australia before God. Biblical authority grows out of obedience; we cannot credibly pray nationally while refusing God’s work personally.
7. Test what you hear
Every impression, dream, prophetic word or strategy must be tested. Scripture is the final authority. Mature leadership, the character of Christ and the fruit produced also matter. We should be slow to say ‘God said’ when what we have is an impression requiring discernment.
For an intercessor, this must move from theory into practice. Ask what this truth requires in your own life first, then in your family and church, and finally in the way you carry Australia before God. Biblical authority grows out of obedience; we cannot credibly pray nationally while refusing God’s work personally.
8. Praying over Australia
Speak Scripture over the nation. Pray for the Church to awaken, for the Gospel to advance, for leaders to receive wisdom, for families to be strengthened and for the next generation to encounter Jesus. Prophetic prayer should create faith and obedience, not fear and dependency upon the intercessor.
For an intercessor, this must move from theory into practice. Ask what this truth requires in your own life first, then in your family and church, and finally in the way you carry Australia before God. Biblical authority grows out of obedience; we cannot credibly pray nationally while refusing God’s work personally.
9. Jesus receives the glory
The purpose of prophetic prayer is not to make the intercessor look powerful. It is to bring people into agreement with God and to glorify Jesus Christ. We pray boldly because His Word is true and His kingdom is greater than every opposing power.
For an intercessor, this must move from theory into practice. Ask what this truth requires in your own life first, then in your family and church, and finally in the way you carry Australia before God. Biblical authority grows out of obedience; we cannot credibly pray nationally while refusing God’s work personally.
Intercessory Activation
Begin with worship. Acknowledge the lordship of Jesus Christ and thank Him for the victory of the Cross.
Ask the Holy Spirit to search your own heart before praying about the failures of others.
Pray specifically through the central themes of prophetic praying and positive warfare for the Australian Church.
Pray for families, children and young people, pastors and ministry leaders, government and those in positions of influence.
Ask for repentance, salvation, righteousness, reconciliation, courage and a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit.
Listen quietly. Test anything you sense by Scripture, and refuse fear, exaggeration or condemnation.
Declaration Over Australia
Jesus Christ is Lord over Australia.
We call the Church in Australia to holiness, prayer, unity and faithful Gospel witness.
We pray for families, communities, leaders and the next generation to encounter the truth and grace of Jesus Christ.
We reject fear and spiritual passivity. We will watch, pray, discern and stand.
We contend for repentance, revival, awakening and the advance of the Gospel across this nation.
Closing Prayer
Father, in the name of Jesus, thank You for Your Word and for the work of the Holy Spirit. Establish the truth of this lesson concerning prophetic praying and positive warfare in us. Search our hearts, correct what is wrong, strengthen what is weak and teach us to pray according to Your will.
We bring Australia before You. Have mercy upon our nation. Strengthen Your Church, restore families, protect the vulnerable, give wisdom to leaders and awaken people to the Gospel. Raise up intercessors who are humble, discerning, courageous and anchored in Scripture.
May everything we do exalt Jesus Christ. Keep us from fear, pride, sensationalism and division. Fill us afresh with the Holy Spirit and make us faithful in the place You have assigned to us. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
WATCH • PRAY • DISCERN • STAND
WATCH • PRAY • DISCERN • STAND
