40 Days of Prayer-Day 20

40 Days of Prayer-Day 20

Both before Jesus began His earthly ministry, and before Jesus returns the second time God sent and will again send an “Elijah Message”. The purpose of the Elijah Message was/is to prepare people for the coming of Jesus. (Mal. 4:5-6) John the Baptist prepared people for Jesus’ earthly ministry. Matt. 11:13-15, Luke 1:17) Holy Spirit filled believers today will prepare people for Jesus’ second coming. (Rev 14:6-12). The Elijah Message brings a spirit of revival and reformation.  It brings a new expression of love to the family that spreads from there to the community, society, and government. It will bring the power of love and blessings into families that receive it and curses upon those who reject it. (Mal. 4:6, Ex. 20:5-6). It will work to unite disobedient children with God.(Mal. 4:6) There are 12 characteristics of Elijah and John the Baptist and those who will be preaching the Elijah Message today:  they (1) will present unpopular truth boldly, clearly and without compromise. Mark 13:9, 2 Tim. 4:3-4; (2) will have a simple diet and lifestyle. 1 Kings 17:11, Mark 1:6, 1 Cor. 10:31. There is a strong connection between what we eat and drink and our mental clarity and ability to discern truth. A simple diet and lifestyle helps us resist temptation; (3)their clothing will be modest and simple. 2 Kings 1:8, Mark 1:6, 1 Tim 2:9, Eph 4:24; (4)  will train, disciple and mobilize others to the truth. 1 Kings 19:19, Luke 7:18; (5) will preach repentance and baptism. 2 Kings 2:6, Matt 3:5-6; (6) will reflect the meek and humble character of Christ. 1 Kings 18:42, Matt. 3:11, Micah 6:8; (7)will endure persecution. 1 Kings 18:42, Mark 6:24, Rev. 12:17; (8) will go ahead to prepare the way for the approaching King. 1 Kings 18:46, Luke 3:4, Rev. 14:6; (9) will make glorifying God their top priority. 1 Kings 18:37, John 3:30; (10) will repair the breach or alter of God i.e. return to godliness and the word of God as the source of all truth. 1 Kings 18:30, Matt. 3:1-2, Isa. 58:12; (11) their messages will spark revival and reformation.  1 Kings 18:19, 21, Mark 1:4-5; (12) their messages will point people to Christ. 1 Kings 18:36, John 1:29. PRAYER: Father baptize us with your Holy Spirit and fill us with your love. Turn our hearts to you and prepare us to give the Elijah Message.