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Developing And Sustaining Spiritual Strength, Life And Fire Via The Words of Jesus – As It relates To Our Commitment To God And Service To Humanity

Developing And Sustaining Spiritual Strength, Life And Fire Via The Words of Jesus – As It relates To Our Commitment To God And Service To Humanity

Study Scripture: Mark 9:33-39

Following the lifestyle of Jesus and the instructions He gave His disciples, we understand that the lifestyle of a servant is an enviable one. If anyone desires to be great, he must first of all be a servant. There is no greatness without the humble heart of service.

Principles of Servant-hood

  1. You must be a servant (Matthew 20:27-28) – a servant has lost his power of resistance. He considers others before himself.
  2. You must give your life as ransom (Romans 12:1) – as a servant, you must burn out your life for others. You embrace God’s dealings in your life by laying down your life for others and for the kingdom. Laying down your life entails putting God first and self last (Romans 8:12-13). It means surrendering your will to God (Matthew 26:39)
  3. You must be humble (Mark 9:37, Romans 12:3, 1 Corinthians 13:4) – to be humble means not to think of yourself more highly than others. It means not to think of yourself more highly than you ought. The secret to unlocking God’s manifold grace over your life is by bringing yourself low. Jesus humbled himself till death on the cross (Philippians 2:8). Follow Him!

 

Prayer line: O Lord increase my commitment to you and give me the grace to be humble in Jesus name. Amen!

Enforcing The Forces For Signs And Wonders Part B

Enforcing The Forces For Signs And Wonders Part B

Scripture text: And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;(KJV) Mark 16:17

One of the forces of engaging signs and wonders is the name of Jesus Christ. When you engage the name of Jesus, there is an effect it has in the spiritual realm.

Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of [things] in heaven, and [things] in earth, and [things] under the earth;(KJV) Philippians 2:9-10

In engaging the name of Jesus, it must be done with faith not just casually as you may been doing in the past.

And his name through faith in his name hath made this man strong, whom ye see and know: yea, the faith which is by him hath given him this perfect soundness in the presence of you all.(KJV) Acts 3:16

Everything you need in your family, academics, ministry and destiny has been provided for you but it takes you enforcing the name of Jesus Christ in faith for you to draw it from the spiritual into the physical.

According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that [pertain] unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue:(KJV) 2 Peter 1:3

Prayer point:

Father, in the name of Jesus Christ I receive my prosperity, academic excellence in Jesus Christ name.

Developing Spiritual Strength and Fire via the Words of Jesus VIII (Prayer: A Necessity for Sustaining Our Freshness and Spirituality II)

Developing Spiritual Strength and Fire via the Words of Jesus VIII (Prayer: A Necessity for Sustaining Our Freshness and Spirituality II)

You cannot command signs and wonders if you are not a person of prayer. You cannot command signs and wonders if your spirituality is down; if you are fainting in the spirit. Prayer is a vital tool for every believer. The words of Jesus form the foundation for effective prayers. God’s word is the food that nourishes your life.
You pray for several things but most importantly you ought to pray to sustain your spirituality. If you fail to pray, the tendency to fall into temptation is very high because every day for every believer there is temptation and the root of escape is prayer (Matthew 26:41). You pray so that your faith in Jesus will not faint. Once faith fails, you will fall into temptation even without knowing (Luke 18:1). Prayer releases strength upon you when it is persistent, fervent and continuous (Luke 22:40-44). You must ask God to lose you from every distraction limiting your prayer life (Matthew 26:40).
Had the apostles not learnt how to pray from Jesus, Christianity would have been dismissed even before it started. You must learn from their example (Acts 12:5-7, 16:25). Whenever challenges arose, they always prayed together (Acts 4:23-29). Don’t die in silence, form the habit of telling your pastor and brethren your burdens so that they can help you in the place of prayer. Despite the persecution or situation, they always prayed. Even Muslims today pray at all times without any apologies to whoever will be affected. What’s your excuse? Stop finding reasons not to pray!
Remember that God never promised us a life of ease so withdrawing from God because of persecution is unworthy (Matthew 5:10-12).
Prayer line: O Lord, I receive the grace to pray continually without fainting in Jesus name! Amen!

God’s Presence Puts Me In charge And Makes Me A Commander Of Signs And Wonders

God’s Presence Puts Me In charge And Makes Me A Commander Of Signs And Wonders

 

Study Scripture: Mark 16:15-18

And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover. (KJV)

If you must encounter God in this season, you must be planted in God’s house (Psalms 92:12-13). You must also have a spiritual father (Joel 2:28). You cannot command signs and wonders until you have encountered \God and you cannot encounter God until you have made God’s presence your priority and hunger desperately for enduement of power. Soul Winning is easier when signs and wonders are manifested. Signs and wonders are not just for pastors but everyone that believes in the power in the name of Jesus.

What are signs and wonders?

  • Signs and wonders is the evidence of the resurrection of Jesus

If you don’t convince a sinner by mere words. You need power. If you are telling someone that his life can be changed or his sickness can be healed, then prove it. (Acts 3: 1-3, 11-16)

My attitude should be anger at my present state and hunger for a stronger, effective and higher state.

Prayer point:

Oh lord endue me with power for signs and wonders.