The High Priest of a New Covenant
We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain, where Jesus, who went before us, has entered on our behalf. He has become a high priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek Hebrew 6:19-20
Since as we were made to be the priests of the new covenant it is very importance to know the principles of priest hood knowing all what it takes to be intercessors of the world, being behind the curtain of prayer is a very interesting thing and has some certain principles to follow. Firstly Jesus came to give himself as scarifies for all. Since we know the old time tabernacles where a priest has to enter the most holy place once a year and plead the blood of animals, first for himself because of sins and secondly for the whole congregation. It is very important to know these principles because we have to go according to what Christ taught us and we will not suffer in our prayers, because since we have receive Christ it shows us that we have the zeal to follow him on every thing we do.
First covenant
“Now the first covenant had regulations for worship and also an earthly sanctuary. A tabernacle was set up. In its first room were the lampstand, the table and the consecrated bread; this was called the Holy Place. Behind the second curtain was a room called the Most Holy Place, which had the golden altar of incense and the gold-covered ark of the covenant. This ark contained the gold jar of manna, Aaron's staff that had budded, and the stone tablets of the covenant” Hebrews 9:1-4
This is very interesting, when you read this scripture you see the order of the first convent that was made during the time of Aaron, this is where the orders of the first covenant were made and implication of what use to happen in the tabernacle of an old time, by that time Men were called as high priests because of their exceeding faith and good works they were to teach the commandments through righteousness they were sanctified and enter into the rest of the Lord. If you look at the first convent it was to for the regulation of worship and earthly sanctuary, meaning any time a priest enter the most holy place was to worship Yahweh, meaning they were to bow down before the lord and give glory to him and prays His holy name, the other thing was to regulate earthly sanctuary, A sanctuary is the consecrated area of a church or temple around its tabernacle or altar. Meaning they were to make sure that there is holiness in church and in earth, for Yahweh to be well pleased with their land. This shows us that God is well pleased with the holy things, because every time a priest enters the holy place the must be a blood of an animal to wash away their sins, very interesting. This was a short over view of old kind of entering into the holy place of Yahweh. When everything had been arranged like this, the priests entered regularly into the outer room to carry on their ministry. 7But only the high priest entered the inner room, and that only once a year, and never without blood, which he offered for himself and for the sins the people had committed in ignorance. 8The Holy Spirit was showing by this that the way into the Most Holy Place had not yet been disclosed as long as the first tabernacle was still standing. Hebrews 9:6-8 This was the first covenant that was made by God to His priests.
The covenant made by Yahweh trough the blood of his son
“For Christ did not enter a man-made sanctuary that was only a copy of the true one; he entered heaven itself, now to appear for us in God's presence. Nor did he enter heaven to offer himself again and again, the way the high priest enters the Most Holy Place every year with blood that is not his own” Hebrews 9:24-25
As we have knowledge that Jesus, as a high priest is standing for us in the heavenly places before Yahweh. “Therefore he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them” Hebrews 8:25. He is always interceding for them that love God and the world to change the wickedness and have knowledge of Him who died on the cross. Jesus is being classified under the priest hood of Melchizedek because of his offering to Yahweh trough his body. It is the fact that if Jesus were not to come and make covenant with yawed for us to be saved we were going to use animals blood to be redeemed, but by his blood we all received salvation and his blood is for ever having the value and quality, Jesus gave his whole body for all and to become an ever lasting priest.“During the days of Jesus' life on earth, he offered up prayers and petitions with loud cries and tears to the one who could save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverent submission. Although he was a son, he learned obedience from what he suffered and, once made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him and was designated by God to be high priest in the order of Melchizedek” Hebrew 5: 7-10
So it is the time for the intercessors on earth we stand be hind the first curtain of prayer as our lord Jesus is standing for us on the second curtain, which is the holiest place where God is busy interceding for us, it is the responsibility of an intercessor to pray always and make sure the earth live holy life before Yahweh. Know that when the world is sinning their sins go to Yahweh as incense and imagine if you smell smoothing stinking how will you feel, but the is still a blood that which is an ever lasting blood. “Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water.” Hebrews 10:19-22
Most people lack the knowledge of intercessory ministry, but let me tell you that it is not by might nor by power, but by His spirit, where one has to understand that is not all people who have theall gifts in other categories in the body of Christ, but to intercede is for every body who received Christ as his Lord. Unlike unbelievers, for a man who have attain the knowledge of Christ and knowing his word that kind of a person his prayer avails much in the peoples life. It has been discussed on the next chapters that what how do we make our prayer request to Yahweh.
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Thursday, September 11, 2008
SMILE AND BE NICE
Smile and be nice to everyone you meet, you might not know whatever the situation they are going through. But your smile can make a big difference in their lives at that moment. Life gives us many opportunities to make others feels better. So grab the opportunity to brighten someone else 's day, so that when tou feel low someone might return the favour. Remember that smile lifts spirits and yet it is so priceless. Someday you will notice the effect of a smile on a heartbroken and lonely person. A smile really does make a difference, smile and be nice.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
PASTOR TUMELO'S MOTIVATION
God loves you
God kept you here for a reason
You survive because he has a plan for you,
All your bad relationships, the bad credit, the repossesions,
the death of your loved ones, the bad stubbling block from
your friends, the negative thoughts or the lack of support
You make it because you are blessed
Release and let go of all past-hurt memories
Misunderstanding and grudges because you are blessed
Recognise them as illussion they are
For God is there, all others are lies
they can be facts but not the truth
Now give yourself a hug, wipe tears and walk in the victory
I love you , but more appropriately God loves you
God kept you here for a reason
You survive because he has a plan for you,
All your bad relationships, the bad credit, the repossesions,
the death of your loved ones, the bad stubbling block from
your friends, the negative thoughts or the lack of support
You make it because you are blessed
Release and let go of all past-hurt memories
Misunderstanding and grudges because you are blessed
Recognise them as illussion they are
For God is there, all others are lies
they can be facts but not the truth
Now give yourself a hug, wipe tears and walk in the victory
I love you , but more appropriately God loves you
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
BEYOND THE CURTAIN OF PRAYER
Chapter one
What is prayer?
Prayer is an act of attempting to communicate with GOD through praise, thanksgiving, confession, supplication and intercession. Where a man call to Yahweh and He answer back to you. You create the relationship with HIM by means of always calling unto Him by pouring out what is in your heart and humble your self before HIM to show that you totally depend on HIM alone.
Have you struggled with prayer? Does prayer seem like an exercise in eloquent speech that you just don't possess? Prayer is not a mysterious practice reserved only for clergy and the religiously devout. Prayer is simply communicating with God - listening and talking to him. Believers can pray from the heart, freely, spontaneously, and in their own words. If prayer is a difficult area for you, learn these basics principles of prayer and how to apply them in your life. The Bible has a lot to say about prayer. The first mention of prayer is found in Genesis, chapter 4. And as for Seth, to him also a son was born; and he named him Enosh. Then men began to call on the name of the LORD Genesis 4:26. (NKJV)There is no correct or certain posture for prayer. In the Bible people prayed on their knees (1 Kings 8:45), bowing (Exodus 4:31), on their faces before God (2 Chronicles 20:18; Matthew 26:39), and standing (1 Kings 8:22). You may pray with your eyes opened or closed, quietly or out loud -- however you are most comfortable and least distracted.
Should I Use Eloquent Words to be heard? Exactly no Jesus said that your prayers need not be wordy or impressive in speech, but our FATHER who is in heaven hear us as we pray. "When you pray, don't babble on and on as people of other religions do. They think their prayers are answered only by repeating their words again and again." Matthew 6:7 (NLT)”Do not be quick with your mouth, do not be hasty in your heart to utter anything before God. God is in heaven and you are on earth, so let your words be few.” Ecclesiastes 5:2 (NIV)
Most people ask themselves why they should pray to GOD. Let’s take you have a friend he knows that you are his friend and a little while you stop communicating with your friend, do you think your relationship is going to grow without communication? Exactly no the same thing applies to GOD if you are not close to him you wont see the results of your existance, for you need to be close to HIM so that he can refine you like a pure gold. You create a good relationship with HIM.”I will bring that group through the fire and make them pure, just as gold and silver are refined and purified by fire. They will call on my name, and I will answer them. I will say, 'These are my people,' and they will say, 'The LORD is our God.' “Zechariah 13:9 (NLT) “But if you stay joined to me and my words remain in you, you may ask any request you like, and it will be granted!” John 15:7 (NLT)
Why should we pray?
Lot of people are still asking themselves, why should we pray? Here is one of the simple reasons “Keep alert and pray. Otherwise temptation will overpower you. For though the spirit is willing enough, the body is weak!" Matthew 26:41 (NLT) . For the sake of you to be saved from temptations and being alerted of every thing that may come your way is through prayer if not you will die and even for the second death because the devil will take advantage for your life. On of the reasons is, heaven cannot do something to earth until earth call in heaven. Look any time you hear God speaking or an angel comes the must be promises that were made by GOD and any person who was calling to him. Until intersections go up in heaven as incense you can not see any thing comes from heaven, “Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up”. Luke 18:1 (NIV) .One of the reasons why we should pray for God to give us our desires “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. Matthew 7:78I want men everywhere to lift up holy hands in prayer, without anger or disputing. 1Timothy 2:8 and the are more reasons for you to pray thoug some of them I didn’t specify them , but it is not good for a man to be alone meaning that once you don’t make a friendship with God you are a friend to the opposite.
What kind of prayer can make an impact?
“Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,' says the LORD of hosts” Zechariah 4:6
It is neither by power nor by might, but by HIS Spirit you can make an impact in your society by praying to GOD who hears our prayers day and night. HE neither sleeps nor slumbers, meaning HE is waiting for the sons of man to call unto HIM and He is ready for it.” Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep” Psalm121:4, meaning as long as you have His Spirit you can make it in your prayer, but remember that there are basic principles that can make prayer powerful and have an impact.
These days’ people are blinded to see an impact of prayers they make. GOD is not in charge of this ,but the devil is busy seducing the children of GOD through sexual immoralities and many sins so that the must not an impact to their prayers, this is so because some of the Christians are still holding to the thins of the world and it is not applicable for a true Christian to be blinded . “The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.” it impossible for people to really believe GOD in big things these days they leave in the land of unbelieving because of devil. They turn to believe to the things of the world which doesn’t make an impact to their lives.
Why blinded and how?
It is impossible for a sinner to be heard by GOD unless he repents. Behold, the LORD'S hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither His ear heavy, that it cannot hear. But your iniquities have separated you and your God, and your sins have hid His face from you, that He will not hear. Isaiah 59:1-2. Because people are blinded they usually don’t know that it is impossible to please GOD unless you repent. The devil makes sure that once you start sinning you don’t leave that sin. And by that even if you hear the voice of GOD calling you for repentance usually he make sure that he put a pressure or makes you to fear, but it is still possible for you to go back to GOD to repent. “Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent and do the works as at first; or else I will come unto thee quickly and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, unless thou repent.” Revelation 2:5 here is Jesus addressing the church of Ephesus meaning that as long as you repent GOD is able to be on your side. Now the technology is too high and the fashion is changing day by day and even Christians are still following what they see and what they hear and that which is against the will of GOD.
“The Lord hears the prayer of the righteous” (Proverbs 15:29) meaning being righteous to GOD is something that is acceptable and well in his eyes and that will makes an impact to human life as long as you make your self available to GOD. Praying to him being humbled and accept that we are sinners some they neglected the power of repentance the think may be if they are born again they don’t have to repent let those who hear, hear what the spirit is saying REV 2:5 “Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except thou repent” ,not even forgetting that the days we are living in are evil,” making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil”. Ephesians 5:16 (NIV) so don’t lose the opportunity you get every time you come to the house of prayer even thou you feel so tired it is still possible for GOD to hear your prayers .
“And I will give [power] unto my two witnesses, and they shall prophesy a thousand two hundred [and] threescore days, clothed in sackcloth.”
Let us communicate with GOD through JESUS in every day knowing that He is the step to GOD, because “Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.’’ John 14:6 (KJV) meaning without Jesus it is impossible for you to have an access to GOD ,because he died on the cross for our sins and look what is an impact of you recognizing your sinful nature” The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much" (James 5:16).do you think that Elijah was an angel or something that he prayed and the was no rain and again he prayed the rain comes ,no “Elias was a man subject to like passions as we are, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain: and it rained not on the earth by the space of three years and six months. And he prayed again, and the heaven gave rain, and the earth brought forth her fruit. Brethren, if any of you do err from the truth, and one convert him; Let him know, that he which converteth the sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death, and shall hide a multitude of sins.” James 5:17-20 (KJV) meaning your prayer must be
Fervent having or showing great warmth or intensity of spirit, feeling, enthusiasm, means Marked by or showing deep sincerity or seriousness or of an important or weighty nature on what you are doing.
Effective adequate to accomplish a purpose; producing the intended or expected result, actually in operation or in force; functioning, a member of the armed forces fit for duty or active service.
Meaning you must know your duty when you pray, are you praying because your friend is praying or are you praying because you want to be well known ,if so you are in hell and what you are doing is just a waste of your time an armed prayer warrior is a warrior knowing his or her duty on what they are praying for to GOD. Unless you become joint with your prayer praying a hurt felt prayer you are going no where. Look at this parable
A child is on the store with her parents and she saw a beautiful doll and you find that their parents are in budget to buy something for their family and a child ask to her parents for them to buy a doll and they refuse and a child start to cry deeply are they not going to buy for that child that which she want?
since the father in heaven is having all resources you need is he not going to supply your need according to his own riches “But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, well pleasing to God. But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus”. Meaning only by the prayer of the saints will GOD supply your needs and not just prayer, but a heart felt prayer are you really in Gods’ word if not know that faith is some of the passport to open heaven or for god to hear your prayer “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen” Hebrews 11:1 (KJV) what are you hoping for? you hope that GOD can give you what you want ok, then where did you hear that GOD can do it are you having an evident that indeed God can do what you are willing to get from him “But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.” Hebrew 11:6 (KJV) are you hoping or longing for what you ask from Yahweh here is the opportunity for you to ask from him any thing that you want “And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it. If ye love me, keep my commandments” John 14:13-15(KJV)
Chapter two
Praying in tongues
“And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.” Ephesians 6:18 (NIV)
Don’t neglect praying in tongues knowing that we know not what we should pray for but through the help of the Spirit of GOD. “Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God.” Romans 8:26-27 (KJV) you pray according to the will of GOD and the purposes of GOD for all saints meaning in you prayer you don’t forget nor know what you are praying for because you pray the important things and in time you prey according to the time of the Spirit. even for unbelievers you pray for them but you sometimes don’t know even your needs and many more, because the Spirit knows very well that you need car or something in your heart as the scripture says, and because the Spirit knows the seasons and the time of GOD the way you ought to pray you must not neglect praying in tongues.” But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned”. 1 Corinthians 2:14 (KJV) are you praying really in the Spirit world if no, hear what the bible says in 1 Corinthians 2:14 you can not make an impact if you do your things in vain, but praying in Spirit can change thins within the blinking of an eye, Prayer is the most powerfully and important thing to every living creature because is the only way to communicate with GOD.
"What, then, shall we say in response to this? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare His own Son, but gave Him up for us all--how will He not also, along with Him, graciously give us all things? Who will bring any charge against those whom God has chosen? It is God who justifies. Who is he that condemns? Christ Jesus, who died--more than that, who was raised to life--is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us. Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? As it is written “For your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered." No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord." (Romans 8:31 - 39)
Chapter three
Fasting prayer
It is very important for a man to go through fasting prayer because you know that the flesh has got power in us unless we are crucifying it so that it may obey what the spirit say. Many people believe that even if they don’t fast it is well with them, let me tell you that unless the flesh is dead you can not refuse the things of the flesh Paul said that I die daily. “I protest by that glorying in you, brethren, which I have in Christ Jesus our Lord, I die daily”1 Corinthians 15:31 meaning he is always making sure that all what he do doesn’t satisfy his flesh. Jesus said that some of the evil spirits we can not case them unless you pray and fasting He said to them, "This kind can come out by nothing, except by prayer and fasting." Mark 9:29 , you will be surprised why I quote this scripture , here I want to tell you that though you pray the devil try his all power to trick you, so know that when the flesh is dead thou the sin can be in front of you wont do it. Some time it very important to have the whole amour than to say to you self even if I don’t do this I will get what I want, but let me tell you that it is not only because you want your need to be fulfilled, but remember that the is still a place called home the new JERUSALEM the land of harmony for you to enter there you must be clean and well before HIM who has all powers. Another thing through fasting you say GOD I wont do it by my own you say GOD you are my provider. I worship you meaning that now it is not all about me, but it is all about Him. You deny yourself.
Chapter four
Warfare prayer
“For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places” Eph 6:12(KJV)
Do you really know that sometimes we have to wrestle in the spirit for us to attain what we are looking for or to stop every evil work “And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence and the violent take it by force.” Matthew 11:12 (KJV) are you violent for the kingdom, are you ready to make and impact, do as wise less you wont get the kingdom of God . Many people they make nice and quote prayers to destroy the principalities and the rules of the darkness, no it is the time even woman must be violent in their prayers for them to attain what belongs to them. Michael is ready for his work and it is the time for you for the prayer request to Yahweh you GOD. “For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God.” Romans 8:19 (KJV) are you ready to release the nature, be violent to the evil works.
My conclusion is:
Paul says “Finally, brethren, be strengthened in the Lord, and in the might of his power. Put you on the armor of God that you may be able to stand against the deceits of the devil. For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood; but against principalities and power, against the rulers of the world of this darkness, against the spirits of wickedness in the high places. Therefore take unto you the armor of God, that you may be able to resist in the evil day, and to stand in all things perfect. Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of justice, And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace: In all things taking the shield of faith, wherewith you may be able to extinguish all the fiery darts of the most wicked one. And take unto you the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit (which is the word of God). By all prayer and supplication praying at all times in the spirit; and in the same watching with all instance and supplication for all the saints: And for me, that peech may be given me, that I may open my mouth with confidence, to make known the mystery of the gospel.” EPHESIANS.6:10-19
I would like to appreciate all who are going to read this and help me in rectifying mistake and making sure that all things are done in order. Let us be like apostles who were in one accord and we will see the germination of the seed of Abraham the father of faith thus the germinating of our faith in HIM who died for us the HOPE OF GLORY, THE KING OF KINGS.
Then pray beyond you curtain you will see the manifestation of his power and riches.
Beware of practicing your piety before men in order to be seen by them; for then you will have see the reward from your Father who is in heaven.: ”Thus, when you give alms, sound no trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may be praised by men. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you give alms, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your alms may be in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you. And when you pray, you must not be like the hypocrites; for they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street corners, that they may be seen by men. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you. And in praying do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do; for they think that they will be heard for their many words. Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him.” Matthew 6:1-8
What is prayer?
Prayer is an act of attempting to communicate with GOD through praise, thanksgiving, confession, supplication and intercession. Where a man call to Yahweh and He answer back to you. You create the relationship with HIM by means of always calling unto Him by pouring out what is in your heart and humble your self before HIM to show that you totally depend on HIM alone.
Have you struggled with prayer? Does prayer seem like an exercise in eloquent speech that you just don't possess? Prayer is not a mysterious practice reserved only for clergy and the religiously devout. Prayer is simply communicating with God - listening and talking to him. Believers can pray from the heart, freely, spontaneously, and in their own words. If prayer is a difficult area for you, learn these basics principles of prayer and how to apply them in your life. The Bible has a lot to say about prayer. The first mention of prayer is found in Genesis, chapter 4. And as for Seth, to him also a son was born; and he named him Enosh. Then men began to call on the name of the LORD Genesis 4:26. (NKJV)There is no correct or certain posture for prayer. In the Bible people prayed on their knees (1 Kings 8:45), bowing (Exodus 4:31), on their faces before God (2 Chronicles 20:18; Matthew 26:39), and standing (1 Kings 8:22). You may pray with your eyes opened or closed, quietly or out loud -- however you are most comfortable and least distracted.
Should I Use Eloquent Words to be heard? Exactly no Jesus said that your prayers need not be wordy or impressive in speech, but our FATHER who is in heaven hear us as we pray. "When you pray, don't babble on and on as people of other religions do. They think their prayers are answered only by repeating their words again and again." Matthew 6:7 (NLT)”Do not be quick with your mouth, do not be hasty in your heart to utter anything before God. God is in heaven and you are on earth, so let your words be few.” Ecclesiastes 5:2 (NIV)
Most people ask themselves why they should pray to GOD. Let’s take you have a friend he knows that you are his friend and a little while you stop communicating with your friend, do you think your relationship is going to grow without communication? Exactly no the same thing applies to GOD if you are not close to him you wont see the results of your existance, for you need to be close to HIM so that he can refine you like a pure gold. You create a good relationship with HIM.”I will bring that group through the fire and make them pure, just as gold and silver are refined and purified by fire. They will call on my name, and I will answer them. I will say, 'These are my people,' and they will say, 'The LORD is our God.' “Zechariah 13:9 (NLT) “But if you stay joined to me and my words remain in you, you may ask any request you like, and it will be granted!” John 15:7 (NLT)
Why should we pray?
Lot of people are still asking themselves, why should we pray? Here is one of the simple reasons “Keep alert and pray. Otherwise temptation will overpower you. For though the spirit is willing enough, the body is weak!" Matthew 26:41 (NLT) . For the sake of you to be saved from temptations and being alerted of every thing that may come your way is through prayer if not you will die and even for the second death because the devil will take advantage for your life. On of the reasons is, heaven cannot do something to earth until earth call in heaven. Look any time you hear God speaking or an angel comes the must be promises that were made by GOD and any person who was calling to him. Until intersections go up in heaven as incense you can not see any thing comes from heaven, “Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up”. Luke 18:1 (NIV) .One of the reasons why we should pray for God to give us our desires “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. Matthew 7:78I want men everywhere to lift up holy hands in prayer, without anger or disputing. 1Timothy 2:8 and the are more reasons for you to pray thoug some of them I didn’t specify them , but it is not good for a man to be alone meaning that once you don’t make a friendship with God you are a friend to the opposite.
What kind of prayer can make an impact?
“Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,' says the LORD of hosts” Zechariah 4:6
It is neither by power nor by might, but by HIS Spirit you can make an impact in your society by praying to GOD who hears our prayers day and night. HE neither sleeps nor slumbers, meaning HE is waiting for the sons of man to call unto HIM and He is ready for it.” Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep” Psalm121:4, meaning as long as you have His Spirit you can make it in your prayer, but remember that there are basic principles that can make prayer powerful and have an impact.
These days’ people are blinded to see an impact of prayers they make. GOD is not in charge of this ,but the devil is busy seducing the children of GOD through sexual immoralities and many sins so that the must not an impact to their prayers, this is so because some of the Christians are still holding to the thins of the world and it is not applicable for a true Christian to be blinded . “The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.” it impossible for people to really believe GOD in big things these days they leave in the land of unbelieving because of devil. They turn to believe to the things of the world which doesn’t make an impact to their lives.
Why blinded and how?
It is impossible for a sinner to be heard by GOD unless he repents. Behold, the LORD'S hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither His ear heavy, that it cannot hear. But your iniquities have separated you and your God, and your sins have hid His face from you, that He will not hear. Isaiah 59:1-2. Because people are blinded they usually don’t know that it is impossible to please GOD unless you repent. The devil makes sure that once you start sinning you don’t leave that sin. And by that even if you hear the voice of GOD calling you for repentance usually he make sure that he put a pressure or makes you to fear, but it is still possible for you to go back to GOD to repent. “Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent and do the works as at first; or else I will come unto thee quickly and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, unless thou repent.” Revelation 2:5 here is Jesus addressing the church of Ephesus meaning that as long as you repent GOD is able to be on your side. Now the technology is too high and the fashion is changing day by day and even Christians are still following what they see and what they hear and that which is against the will of GOD.
“The Lord hears the prayer of the righteous” (Proverbs 15:29) meaning being righteous to GOD is something that is acceptable and well in his eyes and that will makes an impact to human life as long as you make your self available to GOD. Praying to him being humbled and accept that we are sinners some they neglected the power of repentance the think may be if they are born again they don’t have to repent let those who hear, hear what the spirit is saying REV 2:5 “Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except thou repent” ,not even forgetting that the days we are living in are evil,” making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil”. Ephesians 5:16 (NIV) so don’t lose the opportunity you get every time you come to the house of prayer even thou you feel so tired it is still possible for GOD to hear your prayers .
“And I will give [power] unto my two witnesses, and they shall prophesy a thousand two hundred [and] threescore days, clothed in sackcloth.”
Let us communicate with GOD through JESUS in every day knowing that He is the step to GOD, because “Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.’’ John 14:6 (KJV) meaning without Jesus it is impossible for you to have an access to GOD ,because he died on the cross for our sins and look what is an impact of you recognizing your sinful nature” The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much" (James 5:16).do you think that Elijah was an angel or something that he prayed and the was no rain and again he prayed the rain comes ,no “Elias was a man subject to like passions as we are, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain: and it rained not on the earth by the space of three years and six months. And he prayed again, and the heaven gave rain, and the earth brought forth her fruit. Brethren, if any of you do err from the truth, and one convert him; Let him know, that he which converteth the sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death, and shall hide a multitude of sins.” James 5:17-20 (KJV) meaning your prayer must be
Fervent having or showing great warmth or intensity of spirit, feeling, enthusiasm, means Marked by or showing deep sincerity or seriousness or of an important or weighty nature on what you are doing.
Effective adequate to accomplish a purpose; producing the intended or expected result, actually in operation or in force; functioning, a member of the armed forces fit for duty or active service.
Meaning you must know your duty when you pray, are you praying because your friend is praying or are you praying because you want to be well known ,if so you are in hell and what you are doing is just a waste of your time an armed prayer warrior is a warrior knowing his or her duty on what they are praying for to GOD. Unless you become joint with your prayer praying a hurt felt prayer you are going no where. Look at this parable
A child is on the store with her parents and she saw a beautiful doll and you find that their parents are in budget to buy something for their family and a child ask to her parents for them to buy a doll and they refuse and a child start to cry deeply are they not going to buy for that child that which she want?
since the father in heaven is having all resources you need is he not going to supply your need according to his own riches “But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, well pleasing to God. But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus”. Meaning only by the prayer of the saints will GOD supply your needs and not just prayer, but a heart felt prayer are you really in Gods’ word if not know that faith is some of the passport to open heaven or for god to hear your prayer “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen” Hebrews 11:1 (KJV) what are you hoping for? you hope that GOD can give you what you want ok, then where did you hear that GOD can do it are you having an evident that indeed God can do what you are willing to get from him “But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.” Hebrew 11:6 (KJV) are you hoping or longing for what you ask from Yahweh here is the opportunity for you to ask from him any thing that you want “And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it. If ye love me, keep my commandments” John 14:13-15(KJV)
Chapter two
Praying in tongues
“And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.” Ephesians 6:18 (NIV)
Don’t neglect praying in tongues knowing that we know not what we should pray for but through the help of the Spirit of GOD. “Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God.” Romans 8:26-27 (KJV) you pray according to the will of GOD and the purposes of GOD for all saints meaning in you prayer you don’t forget nor know what you are praying for because you pray the important things and in time you prey according to the time of the Spirit. even for unbelievers you pray for them but you sometimes don’t know even your needs and many more, because the Spirit knows very well that you need car or something in your heart as the scripture says, and because the Spirit knows the seasons and the time of GOD the way you ought to pray you must not neglect praying in tongues.” But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned”. 1 Corinthians 2:14 (KJV) are you praying really in the Spirit world if no, hear what the bible says in 1 Corinthians 2:14 you can not make an impact if you do your things in vain, but praying in Spirit can change thins within the blinking of an eye, Prayer is the most powerfully and important thing to every living creature because is the only way to communicate with GOD.
"What, then, shall we say in response to this? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare His own Son, but gave Him up for us all--how will He not also, along with Him, graciously give us all things? Who will bring any charge against those whom God has chosen? It is God who justifies. Who is he that condemns? Christ Jesus, who died--more than that, who was raised to life--is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us. Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? As it is written “For your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered." No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord." (Romans 8:31 - 39)
Chapter three
Fasting prayer
It is very important for a man to go through fasting prayer because you know that the flesh has got power in us unless we are crucifying it so that it may obey what the spirit say. Many people believe that even if they don’t fast it is well with them, let me tell you that unless the flesh is dead you can not refuse the things of the flesh Paul said that I die daily. “I protest by that glorying in you, brethren, which I have in Christ Jesus our Lord, I die daily”1 Corinthians 15:31 meaning he is always making sure that all what he do doesn’t satisfy his flesh. Jesus said that some of the evil spirits we can not case them unless you pray and fasting He said to them, "This kind can come out by nothing, except by prayer and fasting." Mark 9:29 , you will be surprised why I quote this scripture , here I want to tell you that though you pray the devil try his all power to trick you, so know that when the flesh is dead thou the sin can be in front of you wont do it. Some time it very important to have the whole amour than to say to you self even if I don’t do this I will get what I want, but let me tell you that it is not only because you want your need to be fulfilled, but remember that the is still a place called home the new JERUSALEM the land of harmony for you to enter there you must be clean and well before HIM who has all powers. Another thing through fasting you say GOD I wont do it by my own you say GOD you are my provider. I worship you meaning that now it is not all about me, but it is all about Him. You deny yourself.
Chapter four
Warfare prayer
“For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places” Eph 6:12(KJV)
Do you really know that sometimes we have to wrestle in the spirit for us to attain what we are looking for or to stop every evil work “And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence and the violent take it by force.” Matthew 11:12 (KJV) are you violent for the kingdom, are you ready to make and impact, do as wise less you wont get the kingdom of God . Many people they make nice and quote prayers to destroy the principalities and the rules of the darkness, no it is the time even woman must be violent in their prayers for them to attain what belongs to them. Michael is ready for his work and it is the time for you for the prayer request to Yahweh you GOD. “For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God.” Romans 8:19 (KJV) are you ready to release the nature, be violent to the evil works.
My conclusion is:
Paul says “Finally, brethren, be strengthened in the Lord, and in the might of his power. Put you on the armor of God that you may be able to stand against the deceits of the devil. For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood; but against principalities and power, against the rulers of the world of this darkness, against the spirits of wickedness in the high places. Therefore take unto you the armor of God, that you may be able to resist in the evil day, and to stand in all things perfect. Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of justice, And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace: In all things taking the shield of faith, wherewith you may be able to extinguish all the fiery darts of the most wicked one. And take unto you the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit (which is the word of God). By all prayer and supplication praying at all times in the spirit; and in the same watching with all instance and supplication for all the saints: And for me, that peech may be given me, that I may open my mouth with confidence, to make known the mystery of the gospel.” EPHESIANS.6:10-19
I would like to appreciate all who are going to read this and help me in rectifying mistake and making sure that all things are done in order. Let us be like apostles who were in one accord and we will see the germination of the seed of Abraham the father of faith thus the germinating of our faith in HIM who died for us the HOPE OF GLORY, THE KING OF KINGS.
Then pray beyond you curtain you will see the manifestation of his power and riches.
Beware of practicing your piety before men in order to be seen by them; for then you will have see the reward from your Father who is in heaven.: ”Thus, when you give alms, sound no trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may be praised by men. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you give alms, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your alms may be in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you. And when you pray, you must not be like the hypocrites; for they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street corners, that they may be seen by men. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you. And in praying do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do; for they think that they will be heard for their many words. Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him.” Matthew 6:1-8
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
PRAYER SCHOOL
[A] INTRODUCTION
1. No christian can rises higher than their prayer life
2. A church that doesn't pray binds God
3. To pray is to change
4. Prayer is the most powerful thing in the world(James 5:16)
5. To enroll for the school of prayer, simply start praying
[B] YOU MUST LEARN TO PRAY CORRECTLY
1. Different prayers has different rules
The bible shows us when and where to pray different prayers. The new covenant of grace was brought with death, burial and ressurection of Jesus and under His new covenant came new rules for prayer. When we use the name of Jesu in prayer, we enforce His victory in our lives and allow the kindom of God to advance on earth.
2. Different types of prayers has different purposes(Eph 6:18)
The bible emphasizes the following types of prayers
1. Prayer of faith
2. Prayer of consecration
3. Prayer of agreement
4. Prayer of binding and loosing
5. Prayer of commitment
6. Prayer of spirit
7. Prayer of intercession
3. The disciple 's prayer(matt 6:9, Luke 14:1-4)
The disciple 's prayer incorrectly called the Lord 's prayer. Jesus did not pray for this, but was rather teach His desciples the different elements of prayers, namely praise, expection, trust, petition, confession, inward strength and so on.
4. The Lord 's prayer(john 17:1-26)
In this message, we have the true Lord 's prayer. An antimacy of the relationship between Himself and God.
5. Why do we pray?
. To fellowship with our heavenly Father.
. To establish God 's will here on earth(Eph 6:10-19, john 6:63)
6. There are four different kinds of people
. Those who approach God not as a free men, but as slaves would, cringing before a taskmaster
. Those who approach God a a person would hi bank manager
. The person who approach God as a son of his father
[C] SOME RELIGIOUS NO-NO'S
1. Repitition(matt 6:7)
2. Praying to be seen by men(matt 6:6)
3. Pleading the blood to out demons
4. Praying to marry and the saints
5. Praying for the revival without actions
[D] KEYS TO THE EFFECTIVE PRAYER LIFE
1. Pray to the father in Jesus 's name(john 16:23-24)
. The name of Jesus provides the access to the heart of the father
. The name of Jesusunlocks the blessings of heaven
. Jesus gives us the right and the authority to use His name
2. Forgive when you pray
. Forgiveness is an important pre-request to prayer
. Watch your inward man with all diligence
. How do we forgive? make the decision to forgive, pray for them and change your thinking about them
3. Your relationship with your spouse(1peter 3: 1-7)
. Husband vs 7. Man if your prayers are not answerwed check your relationship with your wife.
. Wives vs 1-6. Wives should submit and respect their husbands in order to find respect and favour from God.
4. Praying for results
. Praying is of utmost important
. Christianity is a special living relationship with the living God who hears and answers prayers
. Avoid just praying words
5. Avoid repetitious prayer
It is the prayer of faith that God hears
6. Private prayer(matt 6:7)
Puplic prayer is vatal to the church, family prayer for the family, but private prayer is for individuls
. Enter your room or any private place. You must'nt pray to be seen
7. Understanding the basic elements of a prayer-filled life(Luke 11:2-4)
Jesus taught the desciples the basic of prayer
. Knowing God as the father"our father who art in heaven"
. An attitude of praise"hollowed be thy name"
. Put God first in your life"thy kindom come"
. Humbleness"thy will be done"
. We learn to ask"give us this day"
. Confession"forgive us our sins"
. Forgiveness"as we forgive those who trespasses against us"
. Deliverance"lead us not in to temptations"
. Inward strength"but deliver us from the evil"
[E] THE PRAYER OF FAITH(1john 5:14-15)
. Decide what you want from God(james 1:6-8)
. Read scriptures that promises your answers(john 15:7)
. Ask God what you want
. Believe that you have recieved them
. Refuse to doubt
. Meditate on the promise
. Give God all the praises
[F] THE PRAYER OF CONSECRATION
1. The key to this prayer is"if it is your will"
. You pray this prayer when you consecrate your life e.g. when you go in the ministry on full time basis
. You need to know where God want to place you, we concecrate outlives for God to lead us where He want us to be.
[G] THE PRAYER OF AGREEMENT
. There is power in agreement
. This is the prayer of faith
. There is no distance with the prayer of agreement
[I] THE PRAYER OF BINDING AND LOOSING(matt 181:18)
God has called us the body of Christ to rule and reign in the midst of our enemies. Jesus has given us authority in His name, therefore we don't our fellow men but we bind the enemy and evil spirits. We can however loose our fellow men
. Satan is our enemy(peter 5:8-9)
. We don't wrestle against the flesh and blood
. Our warfare is spiritually(Eph 6:12)
. Demon can inhabit the nation(Dan 10:12-20)
. Learn to discern demonic activities
. Give no place for the devil
. Remrmber that Satan's target is your mind
. Exercise the authority that God gives you
[I] THE PRAYER OF COMMITMENT
. In deversity we don't worry, worrying is to meditate in your problems
. Cast your cares un to the Lord
. Have the correct attitude
[J] THE PRAYER OF THE SPIRIT
. Praying in tongues(1 cor 14;2;4-18)
. Speaking secret to God
. Praying in the spirit is refreshing
. Speaking in tongues edifies you
. Interpreting your prayer in the spirit
[K] PRAYER OF INTERCESSION
. Standing in the gap
. Inter-between
. Cession-collides, you must be a bold person
[L] CONCLUSSION
The holy-spirit is a gentleman, He will not force you. But you have to respond to the spirit of God
NB[Any questions, sent to www.tumelomalatji@webmail.co.za]
1. No christian can rises higher than their prayer life
2. A church that doesn't pray binds God
3. To pray is to change
4. Prayer is the most powerful thing in the world(James 5:16)
5. To enroll for the school of prayer, simply start praying
[B] YOU MUST LEARN TO PRAY CORRECTLY
1. Different prayers has different rules
The bible shows us when and where to pray different prayers. The new covenant of grace was brought with death, burial and ressurection of Jesus and under His new covenant came new rules for prayer. When we use the name of Jesu in prayer, we enforce His victory in our lives and allow the kindom of God to advance on earth.
2. Different types of prayers has different purposes(Eph 6:18)
The bible emphasizes the following types of prayers
1. Prayer of faith
2. Prayer of consecration
3. Prayer of agreement
4. Prayer of binding and loosing
5. Prayer of commitment
6. Prayer of spirit
7. Prayer of intercession
3. The disciple 's prayer(matt 6:9, Luke 14:1-4)
The disciple 's prayer incorrectly called the Lord 's prayer. Jesus did not pray for this, but was rather teach His desciples the different elements of prayers, namely praise, expection, trust, petition, confession, inward strength and so on.
4. The Lord 's prayer(john 17:1-26)
In this message, we have the true Lord 's prayer. An antimacy of the relationship between Himself and God.
5. Why do we pray?
. To fellowship with our heavenly Father.
. To establish God 's will here on earth(Eph 6:10-19, john 6:63)
6. There are four different kinds of people
. Those who approach God not as a free men, but as slaves would, cringing before a taskmaster
. Those who approach God a a person would hi bank manager
. The person who approach God as a son of his father
[C] SOME RELIGIOUS NO-NO'S
1. Repitition(matt 6:7)
2. Praying to be seen by men(matt 6:6)
3. Pleading the blood to out demons
4. Praying to marry and the saints
5. Praying for the revival without actions
[D] KEYS TO THE EFFECTIVE PRAYER LIFE
1. Pray to the father in Jesus 's name(john 16:23-24)
. The name of Jesus provides the access to the heart of the father
. The name of Jesusunlocks the blessings of heaven
. Jesus gives us the right and the authority to use His name
2. Forgive when you pray
. Forgiveness is an important pre-request to prayer
. Watch your inward man with all diligence
. How do we forgive? make the decision to forgive, pray for them and change your thinking about them
3. Your relationship with your spouse(1peter 3: 1-7)
. Husband vs 7. Man if your prayers are not answerwed check your relationship with your wife.
. Wives vs 1-6. Wives should submit and respect their husbands in order to find respect and favour from God.
4. Praying for results
. Praying is of utmost important
. Christianity is a special living relationship with the living God who hears and answers prayers
. Avoid just praying words
5. Avoid repetitious prayer
It is the prayer of faith that God hears
6. Private prayer(matt 6:7)
Puplic prayer is vatal to the church, family prayer for the family, but private prayer is for individuls
. Enter your room or any private place. You must'nt pray to be seen
7. Understanding the basic elements of a prayer-filled life(Luke 11:2-4)
Jesus taught the desciples the basic of prayer
. Knowing God as the father"our father who art in heaven"
. An attitude of praise"hollowed be thy name"
. Put God first in your life"thy kindom come"
. Humbleness"thy will be done"
. We learn to ask"give us this day"
. Confession"forgive us our sins"
. Forgiveness"as we forgive those who trespasses against us"
. Deliverance"lead us not in to temptations"
. Inward strength"but deliver us from the evil"
[E] THE PRAYER OF FAITH(1john 5:14-15)
. Decide what you want from God(james 1:6-8)
. Read scriptures that promises your answers(john 15:7)
. Ask God what you want
. Believe that you have recieved them
. Refuse to doubt
. Meditate on the promise
. Give God all the praises
[F] THE PRAYER OF CONSECRATION
1. The key to this prayer is"if it is your will"
. You pray this prayer when you consecrate your life e.g. when you go in the ministry on full time basis
. You need to know where God want to place you, we concecrate outlives for God to lead us where He want us to be.
[G] THE PRAYER OF AGREEMENT
. There is power in agreement
. This is the prayer of faith
. There is no distance with the prayer of agreement
[I] THE PRAYER OF BINDING AND LOOSING(matt 181:18)
God has called us the body of Christ to rule and reign in the midst of our enemies. Jesus has given us authority in His name, therefore we don't our fellow men but we bind the enemy and evil spirits. We can however loose our fellow men
. Satan is our enemy(peter 5:8-9)
. We don't wrestle against the flesh and blood
. Our warfare is spiritually(Eph 6:12)
. Demon can inhabit the nation(Dan 10:12-20)
. Learn to discern demonic activities
. Give no place for the devil
. Remrmber that Satan's target is your mind
. Exercise the authority that God gives you
[I] THE PRAYER OF COMMITMENT
. In deversity we don't worry, worrying is to meditate in your problems
. Cast your cares un to the Lord
. Have the correct attitude
[J] THE PRAYER OF THE SPIRIT
. Praying in tongues(1 cor 14;2;4-18)
. Speaking secret to God
. Praying in the spirit is refreshing
. Speaking in tongues edifies you
. Interpreting your prayer in the spirit
[K] PRAYER OF INTERCESSION
. Standing in the gap
. Inter-between
. Cession-collides, you must be a bold person
[L] CONCLUSSION
The holy-spirit is a gentleman, He will not force you. But you have to respond to the spirit of God
NB[Any questions, sent to www.tumelomalatji@webmail.co.za]
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