The Birth Ground of Acceleration

1 Kings 18:42So Ahab went up to eat and drink. And Elijah went up to the top of Carmel; then he bowed down on the ground, and put his face between his knees.
While King Ahab went to feast, Elijah went up Mount Carmel to intercede. Acceleration is not birthed in passivity; it is forged on the altar of persistent prayer. Elijah assumed a posture of complete humility and intense focus, placing his face between his knees.
Many people crave supernatural speed, but few are willing to stay in the secret place long enough to birth it. Prayer builds the spiritual stamina required to handle rapid progress without collapsing. If you want to outrun chariots in the open, ive open, you must learn to wrestle with God in private.
THE PROCESS OF SPIRITUAL BIRTH
The ‘face between the knees’ posture is a powerful metaphor. It is not just humility, but a ‘birthing position.’ Elijah was pushing in prayer, bringing to life the word of abundance that he had previously heard. The secret place is not just a room; it is a spiritual incubator where promises are formed and delivered into reality. It requires labor, persistence, and an unwavering focus on God’s power.
Prayer
Dear Heavenly Father, I align myself with the posture of persistent intercession. Teach me to stay in the birthing ground of the secret place. Strengthen my spiritual stamina to handle divine speed. I declare that every delay is broken and I am birthing a season of accelerated progress in Jesus’ name! Amen.
Today's Potters Touch Broadcast
Open broadcast page and transcript →Morning Broadcast — 3 October 2026
Today’s morning broadcast from Pastor Barnabas Okunola.
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