For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ…
II Corinthians 10:3-5 NKJV
Good evening and welcome to this week’s edition of The Jesus Therapy Seven. It’s my earnest prayer that as we seek to know God more, our lives will take the perfect form necessary to fulfil His purposes, in Jesus’ name, Amen!
As one who has been tremendously impacted by the instruction to dig ditches, every day offers new opportunities to ask the Lord for depth in prayers. It is a call, not only to shun lukewarmness or routines but also to learn to inquire from God on definite issues and expect answers.
Sometimes our readiness to agree that “what will be will be” or that everything that plays out is God’s will is a sign of weakness to knock on heaven’s door. It is also proof that we would rather accept anything than seek Him in importunate prayer. Unfortunately, only those who seek Him with all their hearts find Him.
Deploying our spiritual weapon
If the raging battle were a natural one, we would have been armed with clubs like the soldiers who came to take Jesus in the garden of Gethsemane. Unlike them, He had already fought the battle on His knees and received answers — all with the weapon of prayer. If this was the posture of our Lord, what should ours be?
Man was made for God and not God for man. Therefore, man must derive his essence of living from the source of his creation. Unfortunately, the Christian who sees prayer as transactional and who has received his answers soon relaxes. But we know from experience that in every competition (battle in this context), the sudden relaxation that comes with victory is the stumbling block to defeat.
Often, an athlete would relax when he sees his opponent far behind him. A football team in a match would often relax after they had beaten other teams to make it to the finals. Most often, it is the moment of relaxation that initiates their defeat. Jesus warns us against this, saying, “Watch and pray, that you enter not into temptation.”
If we lean on the inspiration of the Holy Ghost, He will open our eyes to see the battle ahead and inspire us to pray beforehand, for the Lord has promised …He will show you things to come - John 16:13
Be sober and alert…
Don’t let your guard down for the infiltration of the enemy. Even when things seem to be going well, pray. Ask the Holy Spirit to inspire you. In us, He will dig ditches of prayer.
Ask Him about things to come
Ask Him to turn hearts to Jesus
Ask for His glory to be made manifest in you
Dig ditches of prayer for the nations that will come from your loins
Pray for spiritual sons and daughters who will be the fruit of your salvation
Ask Him to cause His terror to fall upon predators that may stand in the way of finishing your course in destiny
Ask Him to wade off and shield you from the advances of Potiphar’s wife
Ask Him to confound Pharaohs who sit on the economies of your nation
Subdue everything that exalts itself against the knowledge of God
Bring every accusation of Satan into captivity to the obedience of Christ
An elevated position calls for an elevated prayer life; ask Him for the grace to come up hither.
Read a related newsletter: Continuing in prayer for a glorious finish.
Prayer:
Lord prepare me
To be a sanctuary
Pure and holy
Tried and true
And with thanksgiving
I'll be a living
Sanctuary, for You
Till next time,
Wednesday, God-willing.
God bless Sis for the good work. More Grace to you!