Prophecy
Ezkiel 37:10 So I prophesied as he commanded me, and breath enter them; they became to life and stood up on their feet- a vast army.
The people in the church will rise up, new anointing and healing is moving among us. Those whose spirits are like dry bones will become alive again. The prayer meeting will become a celebration, festival that draws visitors coming to receive the blessings from the Lord.
Message (guest speaker: Rev. Dean Sherman)
Hebrews 11:6 says, “Without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and they he rewards those who earnestly seek him.” So, God is pleased by our faith. We must believe and God is the rewarder. Prayer or long hour prayer meeting does not please God unless it accompanies with faith. When we pray, we must believe and expect. Numbers 13 illustrates what makes God most displeased is unbelief.
Hebrews 4:16 “Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.” So we know we can expect something, our faith is based on grace. Jesus died for us and we have access now to enter the holy place.
Jesus teaches us ask and keep on asking, knock and keep knocking. Whoever keeps asking “will” receive. He also tells us how Kingdom works. In Luke 8, the woman took the initiative by exercising her faith so that she got healed. Her faith touches Jesus because she was so determined to get the healing from Jesus.
Mathew6:7-8 says “When you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words. Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him.” The amount of time of prayer, length of prayer, intensity of prayer, and sacrificialness of prayer will not make our prayers to be answered by God. Jesus sacrificed himself for us so that we can have the access; it is a gift from God.
How should we pray then, Jesus teaches us in Mathew 6:9 “Our Father in Heaven, Hallowed be your name…” therefore you and I can have the confidence as Jesus to come before God. God is never away from us.
Lastly, we should be dependent on God. He wants us to rely on Him every day. God likes to maneuver you into a place of need. Why? Because he wants to meet your needs. That is where the intimacy and relationship comes from. Don’t feel hesitate or shamed to come before Him and ask.
Reflection
Do you really believe God will do something when you ask? This week, just exercise your faith and come boldly before His throne and ask. God wants to be needed!
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