Habakkuk 2:1–2 (TPT)
“I will climb up into my watchtower and stand in my fortress. I will wait to see what the Lord will say to me and how He will answer my complaint. Then the Lord said to me: ‘Write my answer clearly on tablets, so that anyone can read it at a glance and rush to tell the others.’”
1. Be sure you know and keep your assignment as an intercessor
“I will climb up into my watchtower and stand in my fortress.”
Habakkuk understood his position before God, that of a spiritual watchman. The watchtower is symbolic of the posture of prayerful vigilance, a place of solitude where you commune with God and discern His heart.
As an intercessor, your “assignment” is your divine post; a commitment to stand in the gap on behalf of your family, community, area of influence, and nation. Intercessors are not spectators but watchmen over spiritual ground. Keeping your post ensures consistency in hearing God’s voice and covering those He has entrusted to you.
2. Be watchful at all times
“I will climb up into my watchtower…”
As an intercessor, your deliberate effort to “climb up” is to rise above distraction, busyness, and the noise of life in order to be watchful, maintaining spiritual sensitivity and awareness of the times.
This is active expectation. Just as a watchman scans the horizon for signs of danger or dawn, you remain alert to the tactics of the enemy and the movement of the Spirit.
3. Believe that God will be faithful to speak to you
“…and I will wait to see what the Lord will say to me…”
Habakkuk didn’t wonder if God would speak; he expected Him to. This is your posture as a seer. You wait to “see what the Lord will say,” and it is an act of spiritual confidence, believing that divine communication is certain.
God delights in revealing His heart to those who seek Him earnestly. Faith listens not to voices of fear or doubt but to the gentle whisper of the Spirit.
4. Be prepared to hear words of correction
“…and how He will answer my complaint.”
Habakkuk brought his concerns before God but remained humble enough to receive correction. True maturity in prayer comes when we welcome both comfort and correction.
God’s answers may not always align with our perspective, but His answers and corrections align us with His purposes. Intercession is not just about persuading God to act; it is about being transformed by His ways (Isaiah 55:8–9) and ultimately fulfilling the purpose of Yeshua.
5. Write down and preserve what God has spoken to you
“Then the Lord said to me: ‘Write my answer clearly on tablets…’”
When God speaks, He intends His Word to endure. Writing down His revelations turns divine inspiration into enduring instruction.
Journaling your prophetic insights, promises, and divine direction preserves the flow of revelation for seasons to come. It transforms a moment of encounter into a testimony of faithfulness that can be revisited and shared.
6. Be ready to apply His words appropriately
“…so that anyone can read it at a glance and rush to tell the others.”
God’s Word is never meant to remain hidden in your secret place alone. He wants His instructions made clear, practical, and actionable.
Revelation to an intercessor leads to movement. What we receive in prayer finds expression in obedience, communication, and service. When we make it clear, others too can run with it, meaning they can act upon the truth with clarity and conviction.
7. Preserve all that He says so that it may bless others also
“…so that anyone can read it at a glance and rush to tell the others.”
God’s Word entrusted to one becomes a blessing to many. By preserving and sharing what He reveals, you multiply its impact.
Written reflections, prophetic words, testimonies, teachings, and songs can all carry divine truth to others who need it. The message that began in your private watchtower ignites faith and vision in hearts across generations.
