A Prayer Request; God's Actions

Psalm 10:17-18

Lord, thou hast heard the desires of the humble, thou will prepare their heart, thou wilt cause thine ear to hear: To judge the fatherless and the oppressed, that the man of the earth may no more oppress.

Today's message is the last of our five part series on prayer. Our focus is God's actions as a result of our prayer requests.  

The psalmist expresses the confidence that believers have when petitioning God in prayer whether the prayer is asking God for something for self or making intercession for others, or simply praising Him for His love, grace and mercy. God love hearing from His children and is quick to act on the behalf of His children.

The phrase, "will cause thine ear to hear" bring into focus 2 Chronicles 7:14 which speaks of believers petitioning God with a humble spirit and then turning from their wicked ways, God promises to hear, and heal our land. God is faithful to His promises. That said, as believers continue making intercessory prayer for others that are being persecuted and a healing of our land (world) from all manner of wickedness we have confidence that in God's own time He will bring all evilness and persecution to naught. God is going to bring a spiritual revival before this world is destroyed to show the world that yes I have heard your cry and I am moved to act.

God's actions; prayers answered and the wicked destroyed. Have faith and persevere help is on the way.

A Midnight Talk With God

Psalm 4: 1-8

Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness; thou hast enlarged me when I was in distress; have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer.

Over the last four days we have been discussing prayer from different perspectives; today our focus is a midnight prayer meeting. Today's scripture texts reveal the faith of the righteous when sincere prayers are made to God. This comes from a fervent prayer life and righteous living. This takes into account the faith of the believer in God's faithfulness to him/her in answering prayers. Also, the faithful believer realizes that they have been set apart to serve at the pleasure of God and sometimes suffering is part for being in God's family (v.3).

Who can forget the midnight prayer meeting Paul and Silas had and the result was God sent an earthquake to free them. Paul's jailer and his household were saved as they witnessed the marvelous work of God. Remember the plight of the Hebrews boys in the fiery furnace and Daniel in the lion's den; God delivered them for their faithfulness.

That said, there is nothing more precious than a midnight talk with God, just the two of you; then you can say like the psalmist in verse 7 which states, thou hast put gladness in my heart, and then the prayer can say, I will lay me down to sleep in peace, for You Lord make me dwell in safety (v.8 partial paraphrase).

A talk with God makes everything all right.

Praise God For His Deliverance

Psalm 9:1-20

I will praise thee, O Lord, with my whole heart; I will shew forth all thy marvellous works. I will be glad and rejoice in thee, I will sing praise to thy name, thou most High. When mine enemies are turned back, they shall fall and perish at thy presence. For, thou hast maintained my right and my cause; thou satest in the throne judging right.

Today's discussion is the third in my five-part series on prayer; today's focus is on God's deliverance of His people. It is known that at praises go up to God then blessings come down from Him.

Believers are encouraged to have a fervent prayer life as prayer is part of our spiritual conflict. The more we commune with God, then an intimate relationship develops, which is what God wants.

That said, when we petition God through prayer for something, that then begin to praise Him for His deliverance and His answer to our prayers, because He is a prayer answering God. We are to believe in our prayers because God looks at the heart and knows the sincerity of one's prayer request. We must believe in our prayer. Christ encouraged all believers to pray in faith, and in His name and it shall be granted unto us.  We are to align our prayer requests with the will of God.

Let me close by saying, praising God is a form of worship; therefore, praise Him while petitioning God. He is waiting to deliver.

Praise Him! Praise Him! Praise God for His deliverance.

Prayer Of The Persecuted

Psalm 7:1-17

O Lord my God, in thee do I put my trust, save me from all them that persecute me, and deliver me; Lease he tear my soul like a lion, rending it to pieces, while there is none to deliver.

This is the second in my five part series on prayer. Our prayer focus in this part is prayers of the persecuted as our scripture texts serves as a model for those of who have and been are currently being persecuted. Verses 1 and 2 get to the heart of the matter as it related to the persecuted. This is because the persecuted realizes that only God can deliver from all persecutions and unless He delivers, then the persecuted is ripped to shreds until there is nothing left.

Many of our sisters and brothers in today's society in different parts of the world are suffering persecutions for their belief in God. The Bible speaks of being persecuted for being associated with Christ, but in due time God will bring all persecution to an end. What do we say to those being persecuted is continue trusting in God because in the midst of suffering persecuting God's hand of mercy is present. Verses 10 and 11 verify that God is near and save the persecuted from their persecutors.

What must we as fellow believers do? Fellow believers are to pray for our persecuted sisters and brothers and provide physical help when and where needed as many of us are currently doing.

Persecuted believers, and non-persecuted in the end we "will praise the Lord according to His righteousness, and will sing praise to the name of the Lord most high" (v.17).

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A Morning Prayer

Psalm 5:1-12

Give ear to my words, O Lord, consider my meditation. Hearken unto the voice of my cry, my King, and my God; for unto thee I will pray.

Today's message is the beginning of a five-part series on prayer; God's deliverance, God's actions as a result of prayer, God's protection of man through prayers and a Midnight talk with God.

I was led by the Holy Spirit to bring these messages in light of the trouble that is plaguing our world today from Christians being persecuted for their faith in God and the many faces of evil that is being played out in this country. In this country our faith is under attack as many feel that prayer is inappropriate in a business setting. Let me assure all that prayer is timely regardless of the meeting location or the occasion. This country was founded upon Christian principles and faith. What happen? What has happened is that many have turned away from God; therefore, when we move God out of the way we open the door for Satan; now he is having a field day. Have no fear because his days are numbered.

In the midst of the evilness in this world, have no fear God is in control and in due time sin will be no more. More importantly, prayers of the righteous availeth much (James 5:16). I know there are prayer warriors making intercessory prayers. What does 2 Chronicles 7:14 say about prayer? In a word, when God's people call on the name of the Lord and repent, then God will hear, answer and heal this land. A change is on the way. God is going to heal this land, because as stated in verses 10-12 which talks about God destroying the wicked and blessing the righteous.

There is no better way to begin and end one's day than a conversation with God.

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Equip For Battle

Ephesians 6:11-18

Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 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.

God in His infinite wisdom knew that His people would be attacked by Satan on every side; therefore, God equipped us for the battle against sin. This is a spiritual warfare that began in heaven when Satan was thrown out for wanting to be more powerful than God his creator.

Satan being the masterful strategist he is has designed his attacks from every angle. That said, reflecting on our body armor we are equipped with all defensive weapons except one; God's Word the Bible. What this mean is that our defensive weapons are designed to deflect all of Satan's darts of wickedness. We are to gird up our loins with God's truth. We have on the breastplate of righteousness as we emulate the righteousness of God (v. 14).  As shoes we are wearing the gospel of peace (v.15), and faith is our shield that gives us the courage to stand firm in the Lord (v.16). Our heads are covered with the helmet of salvation as believers we are covered with the blood of Jesus Christ our Savior who died for us. Lastly, we as warriors take the fight to Satan with the sword of the Spirit-God's Word (v.17).  We as believers are constantly praying as it is part of the conflict, and when Satan sees believers in prayer he becomes nervous because he knows that believers are in constant communication with God (v.18).

Let me close by saying, individual believers, the family and the entire faith community is under attack, but take heart Satan is a defeated foe, and we as God's children is victorious.

God dressed us for success.

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A Family Of Believers

1 Peter 1:18-19

Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers; But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish, and without spot.

Peter is reminding believers then and now that our redemption came through the shed blood of Jesus Christ who knew no sin, but became sin for the sake of redeeming man so the all who believe will spend eternity in the presence of God the Father.

Peter's statements give many a reality check in that many feel that their good works will earn them a spot in heaven. It is one's faith in Jesus Christ while accepting Him as our personal Savior that all believers have salvation.

It is noteworthy to say; upon accepting Christ's atoning work on Calvary's cross we become members of God's family who are a nation of royal priests. That said, believers are to live in holiness emulating the holiness of God the Father and Christ our Savior.

Believers living holy lives tell the world; yes I am of royalty, rich in God's love, living under the protective arm of His mighty wings and I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Believers have the indwelling Holy Spirit as our inner strength when we are weak.

As a family of believers, we are powerful warriors in God's army fighting against sin and evil. We are victorious in Christ.

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