When God speaks a word to you, you might notice it takes a very long time to see anything about it to materialize. That can cause many to take that word, smile in gratitude, place it in a pretty box and leave it on a shelf to collect dust.
However, what you do between when the Lord gives you a prophetic word and when that promise is fulfilled is crucial. You can either sit back and wait or you can start to build on the promise.
Even if it doesn't seem like it, there is always something we can do during the interim period between receiving a word and its fulfillment.
A key thing is to spend more time with the Lord and deepen your relationship with Him. This can happen in many ways including more Bible study, more praising, more prayers, more fasting, and more obedience. Living a life that keeps the instructions of God in mind and seeks to please Him.
Sometimes, there are other practical steps you can take in the direction of a prophecy or conviction received from God. No, I'm not suggesting you help the Lord and go ahead of Him. You don't need to create your own Ishmael because your Isaac is on the way. Frankly, I haven't heard of anyone who did that and found success. Ask Father Abraham.
King David provides a godly example on how to build on the promises of God in a way that glorifies Him, not helps Him. In 2 Samuel 7, David expressed a desire to build God a house. However, the Lord informed him that task would fall on his son, Solomon, instead.
Having received that prophecy, David could have relaxed, satisfied with the knowledge received. Not content to put God's word in a box and leave it on a shelf, he began acquiring the materials needed to accomplish such a great feat. David saw himself as the father of the man who would build God's earthly Temple and devoted himself to making that happen.
Not only did David seek and receive the designs from God, but He had detailed plans made. The Lord revealed the materials that would be necessary and he took steps to get them. We are given some details of this preparation in 1 Chronicles 29:2, With all my resources I have provided for the temple of my God—gold for the gold work, silver for the silver, bronze for the bronze, iron for the iron and wood for the wood, as well as onyx for the settings, turquoise, stones of various colors, and all kinds of fine stone and marble—all of these in large quantities.
David's determination to assist his young heir - notice, he wasn't helping His Maker - reflected His fear of God and full faith that the Lord’s promise would happen. You need to be the same. And to do that, you need to slow down, receive God's prophecy for your future, receive instruction on how to proceed, and in trust, build toward it.
Let me ask you a question, what promise has God made to you? Are you building toward it? If the Lord has told you you'll be a music minister, are you praying for God's hand to be on your future ministry? Are you perfecting your singing craft or learning about music production? If God has called you to be a parent are you studying His word to learn about parenting? Are you borrowing library books on the topic? Are you finding scripture to pray for yourself, your unborn children and the family that is to come?
How are you getting prepared to be who God sees you as? Even the smallest step counts and God will reward you for applying your faith through godly works.
I pray that if you are yet to receive God's word and vision of your future that you'll ask Him to show you today. I also pray that once you receive that vision from your heavenly Father, you will commit to take steps in that direction, IJMN, Amen.
See you later at noon EST for today's Praise and Pray (for others).
From PBS - Heavenly Father, in the name of Jesus, we boldly approach Your throne with our requests, and thank You right now for moving and releasing the answers, IJMN, Amen!
*From MFC* - God of Compassion, You willingly took on our human condition to experience the same pain, suffering and death that we do. Through Your Son's resurrection, You transformed suffering and death into new life and glory; and invite us to join our own pain and struggles to those of Jesus. Increase the faith and hope of all who are suffering, especially those living with chronic illness and pain. Strengthen and confirm in them the promise of new life and glory in the name of your Son, Jesus and the Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen.
CLOSING PRAYER
Father, thank You for this blessed day and the privilege of fellowship at Your feet. God, help each of us to receive Your plan and purpose for our lives. Grant us grace to obediently walk in that purpose, submitting ourselves to the path you've laid before us.
Lord, please take all the glory. Please take all the praise. It is in Jesus mighty name we have prayed, Amen.
From MFC - Heavenly Father, we thank You that You are great and abundant in power, Your understanding is beyond measure. Hear my prayer for relationship restoration. Where there is hostility, please bring kindness. Where there is conflict, please bring gentleness. Where there is sin, please bring forgiveness. You are the God of reconciliation, please help us to trust in your restoring power. You are the God of endurance and encouragement. Help us to live in harmony with others, that together we may with one voice glorify Jesus Christ. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen.
LAST 10 MINUTES
There's a line in the today's message that I think we should all ponder on - David saw himself as the father of the man who would build God's temple and devoted himself to making that happen.
Notice, the Lord revealed to David what would be needed for the Temple and that's why he could acquire it. David didn't take it upon himself to get anything that wasn't part of God's plan. He didn't say to himself, God needs golden floors in His temple. No he only took steps within God's revealed plan.
Please, don't run ahead of God thinking you know best. Prayerfully seek His guidance before taking any steps and allow Him to lead. This way, you will not lean on your understanding (Proverbs 3:5-6).
In the fulfilment of His word, God doesn't need your help. He only wants your obedience. Therefore, invest in God's prophetic words over your life through study, prayer, praise, intercession and other Kingdom Keys that take you from spiritual infant to being spiritually mature.
Let us pray...
Lord, I call on You to show me Your picture of me and Your plans for me. I submit to who You have called me to be and ask that You show me the steps I can take to better myself as I journey with You toward the purpose You have called me into. IJMN, Amen.
Four more P&Ps to go before we hit 200, Lord!!
And so I call on You to guide us and bring us to a successful 200th P&P. I pray Your presence fills the atmosphere on that day. I pray that every weapon of the enemy sent to distract, delay or deter our fellowship is rendered powerless today.
You are the God who gives victory. The Mighty Man in Battle.
Battle for us, Lord. That between now and then, all shall be safe. That what is of concern to them will be protected within Your hedge of protection. That on that day, Your children will be filled with rejoicing and hearts guided by the Spirit to intercede tirelessly.
You alone gets the glory. You alone gets the praise.
I look forward to what You are doing, my God. IJMN, Amen.
From PBS -
Healing for every condition of the mind and body, go forth in the Name of Jesus!
Healing from destructive habits and addictions, go forth in the Name of Jesus!
Healing for multiple injuries and symptoms, go forth in the Name of Jesus!
Healing from the side effects of medical treatments, go forth in the Name of Jesus!
Healing from damaged emotions, go forth in the Name of Jesus!
Healing from all forms of abuse—physical, mental, emotional, sexual, and spiritual, go forth in the Name of Jesus!
Healing from terminal diagnosis, bleak conditions, and ‘incurable’ diseases, go forth in the Name of Jesus!
Healing from hearing voices and seeing images that torment the mind and soul, go forth in the Name of Jesus!
Healing from brokenness and a weary spirit, go forth in the Name of Jesus!
Healing from negative conditions of the internal organs, go forth in the Name of Jesus!
Healing from dark thoughts, anxiousness, and phobias, go forth in the Name of Jesus!
Healing from negative conditions of the extremities and senses, go forth in the Name of Jesus!
Healing for the mind, body, spirit, and heart from reliving/re-enacting past trauma and PTSD, go forth in the Name of Jesus!
Healing from a poor self image and bullied spirit, go forth in the Name of Jesus!
Healing from generational and historical strongholds, go forth in the Name of Jesus!
Healing for the hearts of the unloved and rejected, go forth in the Name of Jesus!
Healing from all disorders, seen and unseen, through blood tests, imaging and diagnostic tests, go forth in the Name of Jesus!
Healing from poor medical treatment and lack of good medical care, go forth in the Name of Jesus!
Healing from operating in fear instead of completing trusting in You Lord, no matter the situation, go forth in the Name of Jesus!
Father, let Your salvation and deliverance go forth, into every nation and onto all people, from here and to the farthest corners of the earth, and throughout all the heavens. Let your Light so shine and overcome every darkness.
Let every knee bow and every tongue confess that Jesus is Lord! Let your breakthroughs and miracles come down quickly and suddenly to all those in need of You. Let even the unbelievers, repent, and be saved, to reverence and worship You!
Let us operate and live in this earth in reverence and fear of the Lord! Recognizing that He is first before all things, and all people.
He is the Head of our lives.
He is the Lord of our households.
He is the strength of our lives.
He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life.
He is our Protector and Provider.
He is our Healer and Deliverer.
He is our Savior. He is our God.
He alone is God!
Hallelujah!!!
Father, You have given us authority to trample on snakes and scorpions. You alone has this power to give and I thank You for granting it freely to those who believe.
As such, I stand on the snakes and scorpions of ill health messing with the members of this fellowship. Heavenly Father, You are the Great Physician and the Balm of Gilead.
Jeremiah 30:17 - But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds,’ declares the LORD, ‘because you are called an outcast, Zion for whom no one cares.’
Lord, restore to health Your Peppers. Restore to health their loved ones and prayer subjects. Take all the glory, Jehovah Ropheka. You alone shall omega what You alpha'd and I praise Your Holy Name!
*From PBS* - great grace and mercy. Please forgive us of all of our sins. We examine ourselves and ask you to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Forgive us for not seeking you first in every situation and circumstance. Forgive us for not laying down ourselves completely in holy humility and reverence to You.
Forgive us for only giving You a small piece of ourselves, and deciding that our human abilities can be the greater influence. Forgive us for choosing idols and worshiping them—trusting in fortune tellers, drinking, drugs, ungodly sexual choices, tarot cards, horoscopes, fake news, and other flesh and spiritual vices of ungodliness. Forgive us for being lazy for choosing these alternative ways, instead of the peaceful and wise way of Christ, and your Word.
Your Word cannot return to You void, and will accomplish all it’s sent out to do. The alternative ways are void and empty, never satisfying, and never able to provide the answers and breakthroughs that only You Lord can provide.
Thank you Lord for choosing us and predestining us! Thank You Lord that we choose to live in reverence and fear of You, the Author of all life, King of kings, and Lord of lords. Thank you that we can boldly approach your throne, presenting our prayers and petitions to You, and that you hear and answer us.
In the Name of Jesus, we continue to bind satan, every principality and power, every spiritual wickedness in heavenly places, every form and rulers of darkness, every thing that’s exalted itself against the knowledge of the Lord, all witchcraft, oppositions, every stronghold and bondage, every evil work; and we loose You Lord, your Word, Authority, Holiness, Power, the Blood of Jesus, the angels, and all that You are to go forth to usher in your salvation, deliverance and will into all of the heavens and the earth, upon all of your children, and everyone needing You.
Good God, You are the Almighty. Nobody compares to You. Father, please hear my prayer for people that they come to a knowledge of You as You promised in Jeremiah 24:7. Please give people a desire for You. Whet their appetites for more of You. Let hearts clamor for You. Pour out Your Spirit on all mankind in accordance with Your word in Joel 2:28. Be glorified, Lord our Redeemer, IJMN, Amen.
Sovereign Lord. The earth is Yours and everything in it, the world and all who dwell in it (Psalm 24:1). Your dominion is an eternal dominion and nobody can challenge Your authority.
Dear God, consider Your word in Deuteronomy 32:27 - but I dreaded the taunt of the enemy, lest the adversary misunderstand and say, ‘Our hand has triumphed; the LORD has not done all this.’”
Father, the enemy seeks to taunt and claim that it has achieved success against You. That it has withstood Your plans in the earth and for Your children. But, God, satan thought it did something when Jesus was nailed to the cross. You made a mockery of its gloating, lifting Jesus from the dead and giving Him the position of sitting at Your right hand.
Glory, Hallelujah!
You are the same God who can do this again. Bring a complete end to the taunts of the devil Father, remember Your word. Do not give room to the enemy to claim that it has won or gained a victory over You. Provide it with stunning defeat, Almighty. For You are the only God. From ancient of days I am He. Isaiah 43:13 - Yes, and from ancient days I am he. No one can deliver out of my hand. When I act, who can reverse it?”
Father, at no point can the devil be allowed to succeed. Jehovah Sabbaoth, break all protocols. You are He who avenges. Take vengeance against the evil one. Overcome, Lord, IJN, Amen.
Father, I lift up the issue of famine before You this day.
Heavenly King, when You created the world, You looked upon it and declared it was good. We know that sin is what opened the door to create hardship for You said to Adam in Genesis 3:17-19 - ...“Cursed is the ground because of you; through painful toil you will eat food from it all the days of your life. It will produce thorns and thistles for you, and you will eat the plants of the field. By the sweat of your brow you will eat your food until you return to the ground, since from it you were taken; for dust you are and to dust you will return.”
Lord, the earth is dry and unproductive in so many places. Top soil is being depleted, impacting the quality of crops.
But, Lord, You are the God who has asked us to cry out to you. That when we call, You shall answer.
And so, as Your servant said, in Esther 8:5 - “If it pleases the king,” she said, “and if he regards me with favor and thinks it the right thing to do, and if he is pleased with me, ..." bring an end to famine across the earth. Let harvests be robust and stomachs be filled. Let the poor indeed eat till they are satisfied for Your world has all it needs for everyone.
IJMN, Amen.
From MFC to K: Hey there, I am sorry to hear that your Husband was hospitalized. How is he doing today? How are you? Please know that we are lifting you and your Husband up in prayer. We serve a God of miracles, who reigns over our all of our fears, all of our crisis and of course over all sickness. God, you are the strength of your people. You said that everything is possible for one who believes. There is no sickness that is beyond your power. We thank you that you are willing and strong to save. I come to you now, asking for full and complete healing for my friend's Husband. We ask for a healing that is for your glory. We are praying with faith that counts on Your promises. We believe that Mr. K has already received healing and we claim total restoration in the name of Jesus, Amen
PRAYER
No matter how God has called you to serve, intercession remains an essential part of the Believer's Toolkit - to be wielded regularly in service to the Lord.
So, let us use our time to ask the Lord to help people, places, and situations. Please pray with zeal and remain focused.
God bless you and answer your prayers for others, IJMN, Amen.
Thank You, Lord for mercy. For all have fallen short of Your glory and yet, Your love does not abate.
Thank You for being the God who holds us by the right hand. You are the God who moves mountains and creates highways for us to walk through.
I praise You mighty God! Now and always!
*From MFC* - Lord God Almighty, You are consistent, constant, and unwavering. Your promises remain the same today and forever more. I thank you that you don't change your mind and the promises in the Bible are my portion. I am confident you are my shepherd that will help me find rest, peace, and refreshment to my soul. I am overjoyed that I do not have to fear evil or any plans of the enemy for You are with me; and Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. Thank you that You anoint my head with oil; and my cup overflows. Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever. Amen.
Thank You Jehovah for being Jehovah Rapha, Jehovah Shalom, Jehovah Tsidkenu, Jehovah Minshach.
Thank You for being El Elyon, El Roi, El Kadosh, El Shaddai.
In all things and at all times, You are the beginning and the end.
Hallowed be Your name!
*From MFC* - I praise and thank You Father God for helping me to trust your guidance and promise that you’ll help me overcome all obstacles.
“The Lord is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to him.” Psalm 28:7
Good God, You are my Father and my King. The One who claims all responsibility for me.
The God who holds me in His hands and treats me like a pearl.
Thank You for considering me to be precious to You.
Glory be to Your Holy Name!