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purposes of the Lord. They give us insight into the eternal purposes of God. Those who come into contact with true apostles gain a better understanding of God's purposes as revealed in the Word of God. Apostolic prayer is revelational. Apostolic people pray with the advantage of the wisdom of God. It is praying with the authority that comes from revelation. We are praying things today that we never prayed five years ago. This is because we are seeing things in the Word we never saw before. As a result, our prayers are stronger and deeper than ever before. Apostolic prayer is warfare prayer. Epaphras labored fervently in prayer for the Colossian church (see Col. 4:12). Laboring is an apostolic term. It is the Greek word agonizomia, meaning to struggle or contend with an adversary, to strive. Apostles and apostolic people contend with the powers of darkness in prayer. Apostolic prayer breaks the resistance in regions that have been held captive by the powers of darkness. This type of intercession will help believers stand perfect and complete in all the will of God. Apostolic prayer is unceasing (see 1 Thess. 5:17). It does not rest until the plans and purposes of God are complete. The apostolic ministry is tenacious and relentless in its drive to finish. It does not cease because of resistance or temporary setbacks. It continues to pioneer and break through every barrier until the commission is fulfilled. This is another reason Satan hates and fears this anointing. It is an unstoppable force. It is persistent and patient in spite of trials and tribulations. It is a battering ram against the citadels of darkness. The Antioch Principle Now in the church that was at Antioch there were certain prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon who was called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul. As they ministered to the Lord and fasted, the Holy Spirit said, "Now separate to Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them." Then, having fasted and prayed, and laid hands on them, they sent them