40 Days of Prayer-Day 26

40 Days of Prayer-Day 26
Through the new covenant God wrote His laws on the hearts of every individual. Heb. 8:8-10, 2 Cor. 3:3. However, God knew the struggle the Christian would have between obeying the law of sin and the law of God, especially now that it was written into his very being. The Apostle Paul described it as wanting to do right but not doing it, and not wanting to do wrong but doing it anyway. Rom 7:14-25. The unbeliever has no struggle. He simply wants to do wrong and does wrong. But because of the baptism of the Holy Spirit, the Christian is now faced with this struggle day after day, month after month, year after year. Who will rescue us from this law of sin and death? Deliverance is through Christ living in us (through the baptism of the Holy Spirit.) Rom 7:24-25. There is now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus who walk after the Spirit and not after the flesh. Rom 8:1-4.  Christ living in us sets us free from this constant struggle between the flesh and the spirit, evil and good. The righteous requirements of the law will be fulfilled in us when we have Jesus living in us through the baptism of the Holy Spirit. Rom. 8:4. PRAYER: Father baptize us with your Holy Spirit, and bring revival into our lives and churches. Lead us to a genuine experience with Christ abiding in us for victory over sin. Give us the wisdom and understanding we need to fully love you and open our eyes to see our sinfulness and your great mercy and forgiveness and your great power that is available to us to overcome every weapon of the enemy.

40 Days of Prayer-Day 25

40 Days of Prayer-Day 25

Many have been burdened by their Christian walk. They have been sporadic in obedience and unfruitful/unfaithful in service, yet longing for a consistently faithful walk with Jesus. All the time struggling with besetting sins which seem to win the battle more often than not. Prayer and bible study often doesn’t bring the victory longed for and a life of continual victory over sin seems impossible. But victory is possible with Christ living in us. This simple truth means that our joy in the Lord can be deep and abiding, our lives consistently victorious over besetting sins. God is calling each one of us to this amazing experience in Christ because Jesus is returning soon and when He does, those who are looking for Him will be like Him. 1 John 3:2.  Our daily experience will become one of complete victory in Christ “For God called you to do good, even if it means suffering just as Christ suffered for you. He is your example, and you must follow in his steps. He never sinned, nor ever deceived anyone. He did not retaliate when he was insulted. He left his case in the hands of God.” 1 Peter 2:21-21 NLT.  God is calling us to a much higher experience with Him than we have ever had. God is offering us a complete union with Christ. Col. 1:27. PRAYER: Father baptize us with your Holy Spirit and bring truth and revival into our lives and churches. Open my understanding to your will that Christ abide in me. Arise in our midst and reveal the glory of your character through us. Draw me and all those around me and in my community to the light of truth.

40 Days of Prayer-Day 24

40 Days of Prayer-Day 24

Christ’s method of witnessing to others was to mingle with them, minister to their needs and win their confidence. Then He bade them “Follow Me.” Christ took the initiative in contacting those around Him. As His followers, we are to do the same.  As we pray for the baptism of the Holy Spirit, we receive more of the love of God, and that love spreads out to others. Rom 5:5. It is through personal contact and association with others that men and women are reached by the saving power of the gospel. As we mingle with others, they will gain confidence in us and experience our love for them and be willing to share their concerns with us. It is for this very reason Christ has led you to them. Christ knows their needs and knows you have the answer for them. He wants to reveal Himself to them through you. So that Christ may use you to effectively witness to others: (1)pray for Christ to continue to fill you with His Spirit and give you a passion for souls, (2)make a list of those in your circle (family, friends, co-workers etc.) that do not know Christ and begin praying for these individuals every day, (use the prayer principles listed in 40 Days of Prayer-Day 23 in your prayers), (3) ask God to provide you opportunities to get close to them in order to help them in some way, (4) when opportunities arise ask God for openings to share Him with them. PRAYER: Father baptize us with your Holy Spirit and lead us to witness as Christ witnessed to others. Let your word not return to you void and bless it where ever it goes.

40 Days of Prayer-Day 23

40 Days of Prayer-Day 23

There are many among our family, friends, co-workers, and acquaintances that we know are outside of Christ and living under Satan’s power. But they are powerless to change. They are blinded by Satan. “But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: in whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God should shine unto them”. 2 Cor 4:3-4 The key to their salvation is to remove the veil that blinds them. They need an unveiling or revelation of God’s truth. God has given the believer authority to pull down Satan’s strongholds and to bring into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ. 2 Cor. 10:4-5. Intercessory prayer for the lost will pull down Satan’s strongholds and will remove the veil from the mind of the unbeliever. God’s will is that we pray for those who are under the power of Satan as follows: (1) That God will draw them to himself. John 6:44; (2) That they seek to know God. Acts 17:27; (3) That they believe the Word of God. 1 Thess 2:13; (4) That Satan is bound from blinding them to the truth and his influences in their life be cast down. 2 Cor. 4:4, 10:4-5; (5) That the Holy Spirit works in them. John 16:8-13; (6) That they turn from sin. Acts 3:19; (6) That they believe in Christ as their Savior. John 1:12; (7) That they obey Christ as Lord. Matt. 7:21; (8) That they take root and grow in Christ. Col 2:6-7. PRAYER: Father baptize us with your Holy Spirit and bring revival into our lives and churches, and lead us to become true prayer warriors for the unsaved. May your character be reflected in our lives and help us to advance your kingdom.

40 Days of Prayer-Day 22

40 Days of Prayer-Day 22

The solution to the need for revival  among God’s people (Laodicean condition) is the baptism of the Holy Spirit. Jesus says “Behold I stand at the door and knock; if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him and he with me.” Rev. 3:20.  It is through the baptism of the Holy Spirit that  Jesus lives in the believers. 1 John 3:24. The infilling of the Holy Spirit will bring revival to the Christian and to the church such that God can use us as a means of delivering others from the powers of darkness. A revival of true godliness is what is most needed to usher in the latter rain. Jesus said “I have come to bring fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled.” Luke 12:49  The fire that Jesus spoke of was the Holy Spirit. Luke 3:16, Acts 2:3-4 The revival that is needed in the church is experienced simply by claiming God’s promise and unitedly praying for the baptism of the Holy Spirit in the church. Acts 1:14, Acts 2:1. PRAYER: Father baptize us with your Holy Spirit and bring revival into our lives and your church. Revive us and make us rejoice in you.

40 Days of Prayer-Day 21

40 Days of Prayer-Day 21

 

Something that should be served hot is barely palateable when it is warm i.e. tea. Food that should be served cold is thrown away if it is warm, i.e. icecream.  God feels the same way about His professed followers. God would rather we be hot or cold and not luke warm Christians. He

has no taste for such Christians and will spue them out of His mouth. Rev. 3:14-21.  Like the icecream and the tea above, luke warm Christians  are unaware of their condition. They believe they are still fulfilling the purpose for which they were made.  But it is the Holy Spirit that quickeneth and makes us aware of our true condition.  John 6:63. God desires that those who represent Him in these last days be hot. But at least if we are cold, no one will mistakenly believe that we reresent Him. It is those who merely profess Him but do not obey Him that are not only a danger to themselves but a danger to the salvation of others. James 4:17, 1 John 2:10. Jesus revealed how life would flow from His church from true "hot" believers . John 7:38-39. PRAYER: Father baptize us with your Holy Spirit and bring us out of our lukewarm Laodicean condition. Have mercy on our spirtual numbness and affilictions and forgive all of our sins.

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.