Teaching Manuals

Angels don’t have responsibility to Teach/Preach God’s word. Angels desire to look into things of SALVATION & REDEMPTION according to 1 Peter 1: 10-12; Ephesians 3:10; John 15: 26.

We declare the Wisdom of God and make known the manifold wisdom of God through our declarations, prophetic and apostolic decrees in the Spiritual Realm.

Angels don’t dwell in humans, though they can manifest as human beings.

Angels do the job in the natural realm & they are here to minister for you. Angels are messengers from the Lord.

Saints of God must judge appearance by God’s word.

1 Cor. 14:10 declares many voices- may be from the wrong source.

When revelation & vision comes – let the peace of God be your guide.

Angels usually don’t reveal their names.

In the Bible 4 are mentioned: 2 Good: Gabriel & Michael + 2 Evil: Lucifer & Abaddon /Appolyon.

Angel’s unaware-Galatians 1:6-9; some people who try to pervert the Gospel of Christ by preaching some other Gospel or doctrine. We the saints must recognize false doctrines and cults according to Colossians 2 vs. 18.

We must listen to what God has said and follow the word and not live in self-denial.

Worship of Angels (Worship –Religion)-The Religion centered on angels.

The Spirit of God desires that Angels are sent forth to minister to the Body of Christ.

I know Angels are working for me and as I speak His word, they establish the perfect will of God.

DIVINE VISITATIONS:

a) Cult is usually based on vision from God/Angels: Col. 2:18.

b) False Religions: superior knowledge usually the foundation is some revelation, not based on Christ, but its emphasis is on visions, angels & revelations.

***TRUE RELIGION IS CHRIST CENTERED AND BASED ON THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST***

E.g. Paul was protected as the Angel announced in Acts 27.

5. JESUS AND ANGELS

KEY TEXT: HEBREWS 1:5-14, JOHN 1:14, GALATIANS 3:29, MATTHEW 26:53 & 1 JOHN 3: 2.

Jesus is greater in power & authority by Conquest, and we are heirs of promise.

The Roman Legion consisted of 6000, the Lord was saying he could have called forth 6000 angels to rescue him, but he loved us so much that he did not.

6. ANGELS MINISTERING FOR HEIRS OF PROMISE

KEY TEXT: PSALMS 91:2, 5-7, 8-12, 14-16, ROMANS

10:9, HEBREWS 2:3 & 2^ND. PETER 1:3.

Every transgression received a just recompense.

Declare: Ministering Angels go and cause God’s word to be performed on my behalf, ten thousand may fall but I would not because God’s word is powerful.

Salvation includes preservation, healing, soundness,

Deliverance from temporal evil.

Angels are an active part of our divine destinies and desires to get involved in every area of our lives.

7. ANGELS ARE LISTENING

KEY TEXT: 103:20.

ANGELS ARE LISTENING

Confession and why it works: Angels are listening; we God’s believers give them our assignments as our words line with God’s word.

Words spoken contrary will stop Angelic activity on our behalf.

They listen to spoken words and your voice. Jesus intended for us to speak his Word.

Scripture Reference: Mt. 5:37; Mt. 12:34-37.

Idle Words: Non-Working for the Angels

Idle –Non-Working words come out of our mouths and enter into our Spirits.

The word is in your heart and then released through your mouth, then deposited in your Spirit like a reservoir.

Scripture Reference: Romans: 10:8; Deut. 30:14.

WORDS

Words create images in your Spirit hence the words you speak should be in alignment with God’s perfect will for your life and divine destiny.

Keep God’s word in your mouths and forget none of his benefits.

The Angels are part of his benefits. You should co-operate with the Angels. Angels are designed to hearken to the Voice of God’s Word.

God’s children must maximize on all the resources that has been made available for us.

The Kingdom of God Rules over All!

Scripture Reference: Proverbs 27:19; 29:18; Psalms 103:1, 2, 19; Luke 12: 32; Luke 17: 21.

OUT OF THE ABUNDANCE OF THE HEART THE MOUTH SPEAKETH

From the inner man comes spirit words, which either bring to pass or nullify God’s will in your life.

Scripture Reference: John 6:63.

The Kingdom that is within you has all the power of heaven behind it. Words will bind or loose your Angels-The way to divine Victory in Jesus Name.

Scripture Reference: Acts 3:6; John 14:14, 23-25; John 15: 7; Eph. 4: 29, 30.

POWER OF BINDING AND LOOSING

Without your co-operation your Angels are bound.

It is the will of God for the earth to be like heaven. By developing your faith, you can bind them off the path you walk on.

***On earth or the natural sphere, what is bound out of heaven: poverty, sickness, trouble, pain, strife, confusion & every evil work. ***

Accounting for Idle Words

The Angels of God are very much interested in your divine welfare –Loose rewards or gain according to the words you speak.

***Speak faith filled words or fear filled words***.

***Angels on the brink of bringing divine manifestation***.

Be careful what you say get the standard raised from the words you speak.

Negative words will deceive your heart.

You send your voice to your heart and plant seeds of defeat. (Your heart works day and night to bring it to pass)

Confession works: saying it involves working the principle.

Jesus is the Word of God personified

Confess the Word before men; you’ll have an audience with Angels.

Angels governed by the Supreme Court of Heaven – the Word of God.

Your words determine what the angels can do for you on the earth.

Your physical body & words can dissolve loosen and undo thee Works of the devil.

Scripture Reference: Isaiah 59:19; Luke 12: 8, 9;

John 1:14.

LEARN TO LOOSE YOUR ANGELS

Putting Angels to work:

1. Prayer.

2. Speaking God’s word.

We escape trials, tests, and persecutions by God’s supernatural deliverance of God’s Angels.

Scripture Reference: Hebrews 2:2-3.

WORDS AND NO VOICE

God’s word is very powerful. You must give voice to it.

You must get the word into your Spirit and allow the word to be spoken out of your mouth.

You furnish the voice for God’s word. Angels do God’s Commandments by hearkening unto the Voice of God’s Word; they actually cause God’s word to come to pass. If you don’t give voice to his word, angels will not work.

It is the pleasure of the Lord for his word to be fulfilled. God’s word will put you over if you’re obedient to it.

Begin to speak: Mountains be removed in Jesus Name.

I am a giver and it has already been given to me, I have been obedient, I demand my right, there is divine abundance and no lack in every area of my life.

Wisdom, sanctification and Righteousness are mine.

Give Voice to God’s Word and see his Angels work on your behalf.

Scripture Reference: Psalms 103:20; Hebrews 4: 12; Matthew 12: 34-35; Mark 11:22-24; Luke 6: 38.

8. DON’T PROVOKE ANGELS

KEY TEXT: EXODUS 23: 20-23.

God had assigned an Angel to make sure the Children of Israel made it there.

All those who murmured and complained against God died.

They provoked the Angel that God had assigned to them.

God had warned them, “Beware of Him. Obey his voice .Provoke him not, for he will not pardon your transgressions for my name is in him.”

God was not talking about personal sins, but about provoking an Angel.

An Angel wouldn’t forgive you if you provoke him.

He is not human; he does not have to forgive .God is saying that you will reap a just recompense of reward for what you speak.

God’s will was for the children of Israel to go to the place where God had ordained.

But they provoked the Angel and he wouldn’t forgive them. They called it forth with their own voice.

This is what provoked the Angel: They heard what God said, but they didn’t mix faith with it.

The wilderness experience didn’t make the Israelites stronger, it killed them.

You must actively believe and act on the Word of God.

God has assigned Angels to the Body of Christ to bring us into the fullness of the New Covenant. But his instructions apply to us as well: “Obey his voice and provoke him not.”

When God has spoken, let his will be established in Jesus Name.

Scripture Reference: Numbers 14: 28;

Hebrews 3: 7-19; 4:1-2 & Psalms 19:14.

LOT'S WIFE PROVOKED ANGELS

The word of the Angel was steadfast, remember Lot’s wife who turned to a pillar of salt. The Angel told them not to look back, yet she did and reaped what the Angel said: “Look not behind thee”.

Angels give direction in life when the circumstances are the roughest. Be sensitive to the Ministry of Angels.

Scripture Reference: Genesis 19: 15-17, 23-26; Luke 17:29-32.

ZACHARIAS PROVOKED ANGEL GABRIEL

Zacharias provoked the Angel by the words he spoke.

Angels are assigned to see that prophecies given in the word of God come to pass.

Angels do not have a right to speak their own words but only what God tells them to speak.

Gabriel knew unless, he could stop Zacharias from speaking doubt and unbelief it would not come to pass. Zacharias was struck dumb for nine months.

The Angel knew the power that a man’s words carry, so he acted in order to prevent Zacharias words of doubt from interfering with God’s plan.

A few wrong words of unbelief can destroy what their Angel has been putting together for months.

Anytime you speak forth out of line with God’s word, you’re subject to provoking an Angel.

You can lose your eternal rewards because your words set the cornerstones of your life.

In some instances those words are the very thing that assigns the Angels their job.

*Watch your words! They are extremely powerful*.

Scripture Reference: Luke 1:11-15; 18.

ANGEL APPEARS TO MARY

Gabriel spoke the words, God gave him to speak and Mary received those words.

She didn’t provoke the Angel of God.

“Behold-Look, you have found the woman who will believe you. Be it done to me: “ACCORDING TO YOUR WORD.”

Mary received and the Word was steadfast. Mary conceived the Word in her Spirit, and it manifested in her physical body.

She received the word of God in her human spirit, and then spoke it with her mouth.

She told Elizabeth “God has done great things for me.” She spoke in the past tense. It was already done!

She conceived the Word of God. It was manifested in her physical body. God’s word took upon itself flesh and was born into the earth. The embryo in Mary’s womb was the Word of God.

We must be receptive to God’s promises in order for it to be birthed on the earth realm.

Example: By his stripes, you were healed; the word of God will become flesh in your physical body.

When the word is released into your Spirit and allowed to take root there, it will bring forth fruit in your physical life.

You’ll prosper and be in health, even as your soul prospers.

Scripture Reference: Luke 1: 30-35, 38; Phil. 4:19; Luke 6:38.

9. RELEASING ANGELS

KEY TEXT: PROVERBS 16: 1; GENESIS 24: 4-7

God’s Word is His Will. Man is created in the image of God and in his likeness. Therefore; the Angels take man’s word as being man’s will.

ABRAHAM RELEASED AN ANGEL

He said boldly and confidently, “The Lord God shall send His Angel before thee.”

We have a covenant relationship and have covenant rights. By speaking God’s Word, you loose Angels to bring that Word to pass in your life.

When you speak in agreement with God’s Word, the Angels will go before you and prosper your way.

***Quit prophesying failure. Start prophesying success by acknowledging the presence of God’s Angelic forces in your life. ***

Confess: “The Angels go before me. They direct me and prosper my way”.

Abraham set the Angel into motion by the words that he spoke. His words caused that Angel to go, and things happened just exactly as he said they would.

Scripture Reference: Genesis 24: 40; Proverbs 10: 11.

ELISHA RELEASED THE ANGELS

God provided supernatural deliverance because of the words Elisha spoke. He could have provoked the Angels by words of doubt and unbelief, but he didn’t. The Angels came because of his words: “Fear not, there are more with us than with them.”

*THE ANGELIC HOST OF GOD IS LISTENING AND WAITING FOR GOD’S WORD TO BE VOICED*.

The Body of Christ must rise and understand there are legions (6000) of ANGELS waiting to move on our behalf.

Scripture Reference: 2 KINGS 6; HEBREWS 1: 7.

CALLING ANGELS OFF THE JOB

Example words of a parent: “Lord, watch over my children and keep them”.

Then they turn around and prophesy to the child, “If you play in the street, you will get run over!”

Your Angel may say, “I don’t know why they want this child run over.” The Angel considers your word to be your will. He will allow what your words allow. The Angel may sit there on the curb and watch the child in front of a car. He listened to your words, and considered them to be your will.

Speak in agreement with God’s Word and the Angels will accomplish what was spoken. When you speak as though those things were true, you will be speaking parallel with God.

*When you say: “Nothing I ever do works out”, you are perpendicular with God.*

***Speaking out of alignment of God’s Word will cause your Angels off their job***.

It doesn’t matter to them whether it succeeds or fails; the Angels take your words as being your will.

Some of the desires and habits of the physical body come because of the words we speak.

Example: I say: “I am a Mighty Warrior in Jesus Name”. I have created that desire with my words.

Scripture Reference: Matthew 12 :37 ; Luke 6 :38 ; Psalms 1: 3 ; Ecclesiastes 5 : 1-2,6 ; Matthew 15 : 11.

RELEASING YOUR ANGELS

It is time you begin to undo some of the things I‘ve done with my words. It’s time to get your words in line with God’s Word and release your Angels. This prayer will begin this process:

“Father, in the Name of Jesus, I repent of my ignorance of the Word of God. I ask you to forgive me of foolish things I’ve prayed.

In Jesus Name, I bind every word that has released the devil or drawn his weapons toward me .I bind every hindering force that I have ever given strength to by the words of my mouth. I break the power of those spiritual forces in Jesus Name.

Father, in the Name of Jesus, I ask you to guide me in wisdom and understanding through the Scriptural methods to set in motion all that is good, pure ,perfect, lovely and of a good report.

I covenant with you to pray accurately, I will keep my mouth. I‘ll speak only that which glorifies God. I will let no corrupt communication proceed out of my mouth, but that which is good to edify and minister grace to the hearer. I will not grieve the Holy Spirit of God whereby I am sealed to the day of redemption, but I will give glory and honor and praise to the Lord Jesus Christ for all that shall be done.

I thank you Father, I am the Body of Christ. The enemy is a defeated foe and has no power over me.

I proclaim that all that is good, all that is blessed of God, all that is in the perfect will of God, all that has been designed for me shall come to pass, in Jesus Name.

All of the evil and bad reports, all that the enemy has designed to deceive me, to lead me astray ,to destroy me, my home, or my finances shall be stopped with the Name of Jesus and the words of my mouth.

I’m blessed in the city and blessed in the field. I’m blessed in the baskets and blessed in the store. I’m blessed coming in, I’m blessed going out. I’m the head and not the tail. I’m above and not beneath. I’m blessed of Almighty God, strengthened with all might according to your Glorious power.

The greater One is in me; He puts me over in life. The Spirit of truth is in me, He gives me divine wisdom, divine direction, divine understanding of every situation and every circumstance of life. I have the wisdom of God.

I thank you Father, that I’m led by the Spirit of God. I have the mind of Christ and the wisdom of God is within me. In Jesus Name, Amen!!!”

***Rejoice because you have released ministering Angels to go work and accomplish God’s Word for your life. You have given them the ‘Green Light to bring you into the Promised Land’ –that place God has prepared especially for you!

10. JUDGING THE ANGELS

KEY TEXT: 1CORINTHIANS 6: 3; LUKE 12:8 & JUDE 6.

Wrong speaking and praying provokes Angels.

When I keep God’s Word in my mouth, I get an audience with Angels.

My words are going to be judged.

Your words assign Angels.

11. ANGELS-A PART OF OUR DELIVERANCE

KEY TEXT: HABAKKUK 3: 8.

The Ministry of Angels, the Supernatural deliverance that comes to us by Angels, is part of the Salvation God has provided. Salvation means deliverance, preservation, healing & soundness.

God rides upon chariots of salvation.

The Angels brought Light and Darkness. The revelation of God’s Word that is coming forth today will be light to the children of God, but darkness to those who walk in darkness.

Scripture Reference: Exodus 14: 19-20; Exodus 23: 20-23; Hebrews 2: 1.

12. ANGELS IN THE OLD TESTAMENT

KEY TEXT: 2 KINGS 7:5; PSALMS 68:7; PSALMS 34:7

You must move towards the enemy’s Camp and take back all that he has stolen from you, your family and nation in Jesus name.

SENNACHERIB PROVOKED ANGELS

The Angel of the Lord slew 185000 men.

Scripture Reference: 2 CHRONICLES 32: 21.

BALAAM PROVOKED GOD AND ANGEL

Scripture Reference: NUMBERS 22: 17

THREE HEBREW CHILDREN RELEASED ANGEL

They said, “Our God is able”. They affirmed that he would deliver them.

Scripture Reference: Daniel 3: 15-28.

FAITH RELEASES ANGEL TO PROTECT DANIEL

Scripture Reference: DANIEL 6: 1-3; 10; 16-24, 25-28.

DANIEL GAINED FAVOR

Scripture Reference: DANIEL6: 28.

ANGEL CAME BECAUSE OF DANIEL’S WORDS

The Angel of God did not come because of Daniel’s fasting; he came because of his words.

His words were heard the first day and Daniel’s words released the Angel.

Scripture Reference: DANIEL 10: 2-5, 11-13.

13. ANGELS IN THE NEW TESTAMENT

ANGELS MINISTERED FOR PETER

Scripture Reference: ACTS 5: 17-20.

WORD OF KNOWLEDGE DELIVERED BY ANGEL

Scripture Reference: ACTS 10: 1-10.

PRAYER RELEASED ANGEL

Notice what caused the Angel to appear to Cornelius.

Scripture Reference: ACTS 10: 2.

PRAYER BRINGS ANGELIC DELIVERANCE

Peter’s complete faith and trust in God to deliver him brought an Angel on the scene.

Scripture Reference: ACTS 12:1-5.

14. MY ANGELS AT WORK

KEY TEXT: MATTHEW 18: 10; PSALMS 91: 5, 11-12.

Angels are very much alive and active around us today.

They will work in the earth, and they will work for you!

They will become involved in every area of your life-your home to the extent that you allow them to operate.

Declare daily: “He gives His Angels Charge over me to keep me in all my ways. I acknowledge their protection and their guidance in my everyday affairs.

15. ANGELS UNAWARE

KEY TEXT: PSALMS 91, PSALMS 112; HEBREWS 1:14.

The Angels help and assist us, even in small things; they are messengers to carry out God’s will.

Recently I was teaching an individual student Add Maths and he needed more time to complete the topics. His uncle told him he was leaving his business for 7.00 p.m.

Just before 7.00 p.m., myself and the student both asked that the Lord would send his Angels into the Business and cause men to come and buy and use the facility so that we would get the time necessary to complete the required work.

So said, so done, when his uncle came to pick him up, he testified at the said time, the Internet café became very busy and customers were coming in continuously. He was happy about the profit he made that day and we were happy for the extra 1.5 hours, which the Angels gave to us to complete the Work.

In the United States a young University Student was going into the parking lot and 3 men were about 100 metres away from her. The three men were going to assault her but she said a quiet prayer with her voice. At that time, the men who were about 10 metres away started running when they looked at the young woman. Later that week, one of the men was arrested for stealing a car.

She was asked to identify if any of the men was present that night. She identified one of them. She had the opportunity to ask him what he saw that night.

He described that He saw this huge Muscular Warrior Appeared before her on that night in which they were planning to accost her. The Angel stood over 10 feet tall, face radiating with light, 6 feet was the length of the Sword and a huge Shield. They got so scared that they ran.

The Angel meant you dare not lay a finger on her. In our times of danger we can have peace.

Confession Brings Protection: Father thank you for surrounding me with favor daily as my shield and buckler.

Father, thank You for sending Your Angels ahead of me to protect me. Thank you lord for the huge powerful Warrior Angels that surround me. Father God will put a shield of faith and divine protection of a wall of fire like Elisha when the enemy surrounded him.

Ministering Angels go before my children who are blessed and connect them to the right friends. Father, you have our loved ones in your hand .My confidence is in you.

Thank You, Father, that I dwell in the Secret place of the Most High God, I abide under the Shadow of the Almighty whose power no foe can withstand. No weapon formed against me shall prosper.

A thousand may fall by my side. A thousand may have car wrecks, but thank you Father that you have given Your Angels charge over me, and it won’t affect me.

You must stay in faith, stay in courage. There is a blood line that the enemy cannot cross, remember 1 Angel of God slew 185 000 men in the Old Testament.

The way to have supernatural deliverance is to believe for it and confess it!

This is for every believer, a thousand may fall by your side, but it will not come nigh you!

Those words which had been set forth in the Spirit Realm protect us at the appointed time.

The Word declares out of the Abundance of the heart my mouth speaketh.

My inner man is programmed with the Word of God to bring protection by supernatural means.

IMAGE –END RESULTS

When the enemy brings negative pictures of tragedy, you must delete those images immediately and release the Angels to Cover and protect anyone the Lord shows you to cover in Jesus name.

Instead picture whoever delivered from whatever situation in Jesus Name.

Re-program your image in the Spirit with improved results in Jesus name. Reading Psalms ninety-one gives double protection for your mind and heart, come into divine agreement with the Word of God.

KNOWING HIS NAME

The Names of the Lord are extremely significant; the names of the Lord will deliver you if you appropriate them. (See next Module: THE NAMES OF GOD).

16. LET YOUR ANGELS WORK FOR YOU.

KEY TEXT: PSALMS 103:21; PSALMS 35:27; GALATIANS 4:7 ; PSALMS 107:2; PSALMS 34:7.

God takes pleasure in the prosperity of his Servants.

We are sons and joint –heirs with Jesus. It gives God pleasure when we prosper.

Speak what God says about the situations of life.

Angels are activated:

1. Keep God’s Word in Your Mouth

2. Prayer, Jesus said He could have pray and get more than 72000 Angels.

Take Psalms ninety-one and make it personal. Read and confess it this way.

I dwell in the secret place of the Most High. Therefore; I shall abide under the Shadow of the Almighty.

I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.

Surely he shall deliver me from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence.

He shall cover me with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be my shield and buckler.

I shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day;

Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday.

A thousand shall fall at my side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come near me.

Only with my eyes shall I behold and see the reward of the wicked.

Because I have made the Lord, which is my refuge, even the Most High, my habitation.

There shall no evil befall me, neither shall any plague come nigh my dwelling.

For he shall give his Angels charge over me, to keep me in all my ways.

They shall bear me up in their hands, lest I dash my feet against a stone.

I shall tread upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the dragon shalt I trample under my feet.

Because I have set my love upon Jesus, therefore will Jesus deliver me: Jesus will set me on high, because I have known his Name Jesus.

I shall call upon Jesus Christ, and Jesus will answer me: Jesus will be with me in trouble, Jesus will deliver me, and honor me.

With long life will Jesus satisfy me and Jesus will show me his salvation for my life.

GOD HATH NOT GIVEN US THE SPIRIT OF FEAR.

KEY TEXT: 2 TIMOTHY 1: 7.

For God hath not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

Fear is defined according to Thesaurus: English (U.K.) as: terror, dread, horror, fright, panic, alarm, trepidation, apprehension, worry, concern, terror, nightmare, phobia, be afraid of, be terrified of, be scared of, be frightened of.

Fear is a demonic spirit straight from the pit of hell. Fear is not from God Almighty. I repeat to you beloved saints: Fear is a spirit which is not from God Almighty.

The Spirit of fear job is to paralyze your faith in God Almighty and to defeat you in every circumstance and situation.

The enemy seeks to wreak havoc in the church by releasing fear into the hearts and minds of God’s people. The devil’s job is to steal, kill and destroy but the job of the Lord is to restore, bring life and wholeness and to build and plant the purposes of God.

1 John 4: 18 declares “There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love”.

Proverbs 29: 25 declares: “The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe”.

Isaiah 51:12: “I, even I, am he that comforteth you: who art thou, that thou shouldest be afraid of a man that shall die, and of the son of man which shall be made as grass”.

The word is very explicit in Psalm 56: 3 “What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee”, Psalm 56: 11: “In God have I put my trust: I will not be afraid what man can do unto me”.

The enemy’s strategy is to assign his demons of fear to stop you from accomplishing your divine destiny in Jesus Name. He is a liar and the father of lies. When the Spirit of fear comes to attack your mind, drive out that wicked unclean spirit in the Name of Jesus, resist and rebuke this demon spirit in Jesus Name. Remember David and demon spirit of fear Goliath, David prophesied against his Goliath in the Name of Jesus you are dead meat today, so too must we prophesy against the spirit of fear in Jesus Name.

Our Confidence must be in the Lord who is the Keeper of our souls until the set time he has appointed to take us with him, will we die and none other, even they tried to kill the apostle Paul and he was let down in a basket and many of the other apostles received supernatural deliverance from the devils of fear and intimidation to shut them up from preaching Jesus Christ and him crucified.

The word of the Lord declares in Psalms 3: 6: “I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves against me round about.” Remember the prophet Elisha with the Syria army when they came to take him. The word declares in 2 Kings 6: 16: “And he answered, Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them”.

Psalms 27: 1 declares “The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?” Ester 4: 16 declares “ Go, gather together all the Jews that are present in Shushan , and fast ye for me, and neither eat nor drink three days, night or day : I also and my maidens will fast likewise; and so will I go in unto the King, which is not according to the law: and if I perish , I perish.

When we trust in God, even in our most difficult hour, we built our trust on the solid Rock Jesus Christ. The Lord knows those who are his and He will deliver us in the day of trouble.

God is our refuge and our very present help in the time of trouble. He is our shield and buckler, our fortress and deliverer.

We must not relinquish our sword of Victory, but must rise up and wield it against the powers of darkness in the Name of Jesus Christ.

The Spirit of fear is just an allusion of the enemy, the Lord Jesus Christ triumphed over all of Satan’s evil spirits and we have overcome because we have the Spirit of Jesus abiding in us .We must enforce the victory Jesus won on Calvary.

The Spirit of God is a Spirit of Power. The Thesaurus (U.K.) defines power as: authority, control, influence, supremacy, rule, command, clout, muscle, sway, dominance, strength, force, might, energy, muscle, weight, brawn, vigour, intensity, ability, capacity, faculty, potential, capability, engine capacity, warrant, authorization from the Lord Jesus Christ.

We the Body of Christ have been given the Spirit of love. The Thesaurus (U.K.) defines love as: affection, friendship, adoration, tenderness, fondness, devotion, passion, ardour, like, worship.

God has given to us the Spirit of a Sound mind which is defined as: good sense, wisdom, reason, understanding, common sense, judgment.

The word declares for one evil Spirit. God has given us the three powerful Spirits of Power, Love and a Sound Mind.

For every evil Angel that the enemy has in the earth realm God has assigned two Angels over us. The Lord is victorious and He is the champion over the spirit of fear.

Let us paralyze the spirit of fear by proclaiming and declaring to the principalities and powers the manifold wisdom of the Almighty God, the eternal counsels of Jesus Christ. The word declares in Psalm 149:6-9 “ Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and a two-edged sword in their hand; To execute vengeance upon the heathen , and punishments upon the people; To bind their Kings with chains , and their nobles with fetters of iron; To execute upon them the judgment written: this honour have all his saints. Praise ye the Lord.

Satan is a master deceiver and we must speak the word of God out loud as Jesus spoke the word of God to the enemy.

We must declare to the Spirit of fear, he has no room to work in our lives because the Spirit of God alone is welcomed in the Name of Jesus. Every Spirit of fear that seeks to rob you of your peace of mind must be driven out and bound in the Name of Jesus and cursed, never to return to you or your generations in Jesus Name.

The devil operates by using negative words via the media, radio, internet etc. But we must mediate on the word of God day and night.

As God told Joshua his servant in Joshua 1: 8-9 “This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success. Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest”.

The apostle Paul declared in the word in Romans 8: 37-39 “Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.

For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord”.

The Apostolic anointing and authority is not afraid or fearful of the devils in a city or nation or territory for they are given strategic wisdom and authority to dethrone the ruling spirits in the atmosphere which bind and control the minds and hearts of people.

The Angelic host wars in the heavenlies to loose the peace and presence of God over regions and territories and hence an entire nation can be gripped by a ruling principality of fear.

In the Name of Jesus we exercise our apostolic authority and measure over this land of Trinidad and Tobago and we bind the ruling spirit of fear over the atmosphere over this land in the Name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth.

We root out, pull down, throw down and destroy this demon spirit in the Name of Jesus. We the Body of Christ release and activate the Angels of God which guard and protect this land to begin to cause a shifting and shaking in the heavenlies in the Spirit Realm. We spiritually adjust and displace the demons assigned to terrorize the Church and the Body of Christ and we loose the Spirits of power, love and a Sound Mind in the Name of Jesus throughout Trinidad and Tobago in Jesus Name.

We saturate the atmosphere with the Blood of Jesus Christ. We ask the Holy Spirit to release his power over this land to bring peace, wholeness and wellness to this beautiful twin island in the Name of Jesus.

Your word declares in 2 Chronicles 7:14 “ If my people , which are called by my name, shall humble themselves , and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven , and will forgive their sin , and will heal their land.”

Let us continue to 1) Humble ourselves 2) Pray 3) Seek the face of God 4) Turn from our wicked ways 5) Then will he hear 6) Then will he forgive our sins 7) Then will he heal our land.

God richly bless you as you earnestly walk out of fear into newness of faith in the Lord, may you burn the spirit of fear off your life and put on the garments of prayer, praise and the word of the Lord in the Name of Jesus.

PRAYER AND FASTING

This module will be based on Prayer and Fasting. When you learn this secret, Satan will never again be able to defeat you in the Spirit Realm.

The contents of this module are as follows:

1) INTRODUCTION

2) WHY SHOULD I FAST?

3) PRAYER AND FASTING WILL ENABLE YOU TO BREAK SATAN’S LINE OF RESISTANCE!

4) GOD’S POWER IS RELEASED IN YOUR LIFE AS YOU FAST AND PRAY!

5) THROUGH PRAYER AND FASTING WE CAN MOVE THE HAND OF GOD!

6) THROUGH PRAYER AND FASTING, WE WILL BREAK THE ENEMY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON OUR NATIONS!

7) HOW CAN I FAST?

8) SEEK GOD’S DIRECTION CONCERNING THE COMMITMENT HE WANTS YOU TO MAKE!

9) A LIVING TESTIMONY

10) CONCLUSION

1) INTRODUCTION

Fasting can save your life!

“Is not this the fast that I have chosen? To loose the bands of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and those ye break every yoke?” ISAIAH 58:6.

Chamber’s Dictionary defines the word fast as: to go without food voluntarily.

Prayer is defined as: an earnest request for something.

Fasting and prayer are key spiritual tools which have been used by Christian worldwide to break the strongholds of the enemy over individual lives, cities and countries.

Prayer is very effective, but fasting adds fuel to the fire of our prayers before the Lord Jesus.

In other words it causes a divine acceleration in the Realm of the Spirit.

When you as a Christian begin to prayer and fast before the Lord there are great spiritual activities which begin to take place in the heavenlies with respect to the Angelic Host who WARS in the Spirit.

Chains of bondage begin to fall off our families…off our bodies…off our finances…off our ministries…off our nation etc.

2) WHY SHOULD I FAST?

God has chosen fasting as a way to go beyond the surface, into the spirit world, lay the axe to the root of the tree, and bring about incredible victories.

The enemy seeks to build a wall in the Spirit Realm to block and detour God’s prophetic purposes but his plans are foiled as the Saints of God begin to fast and prayer.

3) PRAYER AND FASTING WILL ENABLE YOU TO BREAK SATAN’S LINE OF RESISTANCE!

KEY TEXT: MATTHEW 17: 20-21.

Jesus revealed fasting as a powerful key to unrealized spiritual power. When His disciples were unable to cast a demon spirit out of a young boy, they came to Jesus and asked Him the reason why. He told them, “Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place: and it shall remove: and nothing shall be impossible unto you” (Matthew 17: 20).

Now notice the key: “Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting” (verse 21).

You may be facing situations and problems that are causing you to be confused and afraid. You don’t even know how to pray concerning them.

The enemy may be attacking you in your finances. Your debts keep piling up and, regardless of how hard you may try; there is never enough money to go around. Your mind has been in constant turmoil.

It may be that the enemy is attacking you physically and mentally. Your strength seems to be gone; discouragement and doubt are setting in.

You have done everything you know to do. You have wept. You have pleaded .You have cried out to God. Yet it seems as if the heavens are as brass; that somehow your prayers are not getting through.

There are spiritual forces that are hindering and blocking you from receiving the breakthroughs you need!

The only power strong enough to penetrate these evil forces and pull down these strongholds…in your life, in your home, community and nation…is prayer and fasting.

Fasting is not simply a religious act for us to observe: it is a means of bringing us onto a powerful spiritual plane, where the faith that moves mountains is released into our lives, and our prayers become powerful and mighty to the pulling down of Satan’s strongholds.

4) GOD’S POWER IS RELEASED IN YOUR LIFE AS YOU FAST AND PRAY!

Jesus has given us the key to the release of the power of God to work on our behalf…

*to deliver us out of the hands of our enemies…

*to reveal His will to us…

*to provide for all our needs…

*to strengthen us in times of trouble…

*to empower us for service.

Prayer and fasting is that key!

It is a proven fact that, when you fast properly, it not only cleanses the impurities and toxins out of your body, you come into tremendous and unusual prayer power.

Fasting energizes prayer! It enables us to break down every barrier and take possession of the things we need from God.

5) THROUGH PRAYER AND FASTING WE CAN MOVE THE HAND OF GOD!

When God was ready to destroy the nation of Israel because of their disobedience, Moses fasted for forty days and nights (Deuteronomy 9: 18-19). During that time, he ate no food and drank no water. As a result of this time of fasting, God reversed His decision to destroy them and the nation of Israel was spared. All because one man was willing to fast and pray!

When the children of Israel were greatly outnumbered in battle by their enemies, King Jehoshaphat proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah. As the people fasted and cried out to God, He supernaturally delivered them out of the hands of their enemies. Their enemies turned against one another and were slain before them on the battlefield (2 Chronicles 20: 1-29).

Regardless of the circumstances you are facing … physically …financially…family crises…whatever circumstances the enemy is using to attack you…through fasting and prayer God will turn your circumstances around. He will not only deliver you out of the hands of the enemy. He will meet the needs in your life.

Through prayer and fasting, we are going deep into the spirit realm to break the chains of bondage off your body…off your finances … and off your family!

6) THROUGH PRAYER AND FASTING, WE WILL BREAK THE ENEMY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON OUR NATIONS!

Not only is Trinidad facing crises, every nation today upon the face of the earth is facing major crises…major problems to which there seem to be no answers!

America is at a crossroads!

Canada is at a crossroads!

Great Britain and all of Europe are at a crossroads!

Israel is at a crossroads!

We must rise up now, in the power and anointing of the Holy Spirit, to fast and pray on behalf of our cities and nations…on behalf of the lost and dying souls. God is calling us…you and me…to join together now! If the Church fails to heed this call and does not begin to take spiritual authority which God has given us over the demonic forces that are working to control our governments and our nations, there is no hope!

7) HOW CAN I FAST?

There are different types of fasts recorded in the Bible:

*A total or complete fast, where neither food nor water is consumed.

In this type of fast, a complete fast, natural hunger usually leaves by the third or fourth day and returns in about twenty-one to forty days or longer.

There are two different instances recorded when Moses fasted forty days and forty nights, where he neither ate nor drank water (Exodus 34:28; Deuteronomy 9: 18-20).

The King of Nineveh proclaimed a fast throughout Nineveh, where neither man nor beast could eat or drink (Jonah 3: 8-9).

*A fast where only water is consumed.

Before Jesus began His ministry, he fasted forty days and forty nights.

During that time he ate nothing.

“And in those days he did eat nothing: and when they were ended, he afterward hungered” (Luke 4:2).

Following this time of fasting, angels came and ministered to Him (Matthew 4:11).

*A partial fast, where an individual abstains from eating specific foods, such as vegetables only or liquids only.

Daniel fasted twenty-one days.

During that time he did not eat meat or drink any wine.

“In those days I Daniel was mourning three full weeks. I ate no pleasant bread, neither came flesh nor wine in my mouth, neither did I anoint myself at all, till three whole weeks were fulfilled” (Daniel 10: 2-3).

There were many times when the prophets and leaders of nations called for a fast throughout the land. King Jehoshaphat proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah (2 Chronicles 20: 1-29); the king of Nineveh proclaimed a public fast (Jonah 3:8-9); the prophet Ezra proclaimed a fast throughout Israel (Ezra 8:21).God spoke through the prophet Joel, calling a fast throughout Israel (Joel 1: 13-14).

8) SEEK GOD’S DIRECTION CONCERNING THE COMMITMENT HE WANTS YOU TO MAKE!

It is important for you to seek God’s direction and obey what He directs you to do. God will not ask you to do anything He will not enable you to do.

1. Some of you He will ask to fast for one, three, seven, fourteen, twenty one, forty days.

2. He may direct you to fast once a week during three weeks.

3. He may direct you to fast one or two meals a day for several days.

4. Or, you may fast all day, each day, and in the evening eat a light meal… and repeat this for twenty-one days.

There are many people today who are afraid to fast because they think it will weaken them or that they will become ill.

According to many documented cases by medical doctors, fasting is one of the most healthy practices and actually increases strength.

Fasting for a period of time allows the digestive system to rest, as well as relieves the heart and arteries, giving them a rest.

During fasting, the blood is purified. It increases the elimination of toxins and waste from the blood and tissues.

There is no real spiritual benefit to be gained simply by abstaining from eating.

There are people who fast purely for health reasons. It is not self-denial and the bringing of the fleshly appetite into submission that is so important and moves the hand of God. Fasting is a means of humbling ourselves before God through true repentance.

During seasons of fasting and prayer, God is calling us to go very deep in the spirit world. Set aside a specific time each day to shut yourself in with God.

God is saying to us: “…turn ye even to me with all your heart, and with fasting, and with weeping, and with mourning: And rend your heart, and not your garments, and turn unto the Lord your God” (Joel 2: 12-13).

As you make a commitment before God in fasting and prayer, you are going to experience a new prayer power. God’s power is going to be released to break the chains Satan has been using to try to defeat you, and you are going to take the victories God has promised you.

9) A LIVING TESTIMONY

When I first got saved in July 1992, there was a passion and a great desire in my heart and spirit to see into the spirit realm.

I yearned to enter deeper in Prophetic Realm, so I decided to fast and prayer for three days, without drinking or eating.

As I did, the Lord gave me a prophetic vision to see into the Spirit realm a manifestation of Jesus on this pure golden throne seated with purple vesture and a scepter in his right hand.

He told me to tell the people to repent and believe on Him that His coming was nigh.

Two things for Trinidad: War and famine if the people don’t repent and turn to Him as their Savior and Lord.

Fasting and prayer prepared me to share this with thousands of children throughout Trinidad and men and women around the world.

10) C CONCLUSION

I urge believers throughout the Body of Christ to rise up and prayer and fast and seek the Lord Jesus as never before. There is unrealized power locked up and released as a volcanic eruption in the Spirit as we prayer and fast in Jesus Name.

The word of God declares nothing shall be impossible to you as you prayer and fast as declared in:

MATTHEW 17: 20-21:

And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place: and it shall remove: and nothing shall be impossible unto you.

Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting (Matthew 17: 20-21).

Fasting and prayer is recommended by our Lord Jesus to every born again blood washed believer in Jesus Name.

Matthew 9: 15 And Jesus said unto them, Can the children of the bride chamber mourn, as long as the bride chamber mourn, as long as the bridegroom is with them? But the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken from them, and then shall they fast.

God Bless you as you live a fasted life in Jesus Name as he commanded us.

Healing

1. Healing Scriptures

a. Jesus healed everyone who came to him for healing:

i. Matt 8:16

ii. Luke 6:17-19

b. God’s will is to heal everyone all the time

c. Primary purpose for healing – love and compassion of Jesus

i. Matt 14:14

ii. Need to come to Jesus

2. Lord’s healing commission to His disciples and us

a. Matt 10:1, 7-8

b. Greater works than Jesus; John 14:12

c. Miracles are instant; John 5:1-9

d. Healings are gradual; Luke 17:12-14

3. Full gospel equals complete salvation

a. When Jesus suffered and died on the cross, He provided for the salvation of our body , soul and spirit

i. Story of the paralytic; Matt. 9:1-8

ii. Gadarene demoniac; Mark 5:1-20

b. Jesus gave his body for our healing

i. Isa 53:5

ii. 1 Peter 2:24

iii. Healing is the “children’s bread”; Matt. 15:26

4. All sickness and disease is from the devil

a. Sickness and death entered earth through sin; Rom 5:12 & Rom 8:2

b. God does NOT cause sickness or disease, but He may allow it

c. Not all sickness is due to sin; John 9:2-3

d. Good news is Jesus came to free us from sin, sickness and disease

i. 1 John 3:8

ii. Acts 10:38

e. Paul’s thorn was not a sickness but some external persecution

5. Forgiveness and healing – the divine connection

a. Ps 103:2-3

b. James 5:16

6. Reasons why God heals

a. God’s love and compassion

b. God honors His word

c. God wills it; Matt 8:2-3

d. Mass evangelism and demonstration of the power of God

i. 1 Cor 2:4-5

ii. John 6:2

iii. Acts 4:16

e. Faith

i. Prayer of faith; James 5:15

ii. Faith of a sick person; Matt 9:22

iii. Another person’s faith; Matt 8:13

iv. Lack of faith in the community can hinder miracles; Matt 13:57-58

f. Healing anointing; Luke 6:19

i. Healing revival coming upon the church; Mal 4:2, Acts 5:12, 14-16

ii. Healing pools; John 5

iii. Need worship, prayer and intercession

g. Confirms preaching of Gospel; Mark 16:20

h. To Destroy works of the devil; Acts 10:38, 1 John 3:8

i. For the glory of God; Matt 15:31

j. Kingdom; Matt 6:10

7. How to receive healing

a. Do you believe Jesus is the Son of God?

b. Do you want to be made well? John 5:6

c. Do you believe Jesus is able to heal you? Matt 9:28

d. Faith is more than believing: involves an action

e. Expectation

f. Forgiveness

8. Jesus brings life to our spirit, soul and body

a. John 11:25 & Rom 8:11

b. Need to come to Jesus and receive the Holy Spirit

9. Nothing is impossible with God; Luke 1:37

a. God allows trials in our lives to build our faith

b. God wants us to believe; Mark 5:36 & Mark 11:24

10. Faith for miracles; Ex 15:26

a. God gave us dominion over sickness, disease and demons

b. As children of God, we are entitled to the blessings of God

c. Power of spoken words

i. Ps 107:20 & Prov 18:21

ii. When the gospel is preached, we are entitled to the blessings of God

d. Your miracle begins in your spirit: Heb. 11:1

i. Abraham had a vision and faith

ii. Rom 4:17, 20-21

iii. God gives vision and revelation to all of us

1. Vision that God gives us will manifest in our natural life if we persevere in prayer and seeking God

2. Heb 11:6

11. Roots of sickness

a. Physical illness can be related to certain attitudes or emotions in our heart

b. Prov 4:20-23 & Prov 14:30

c. The devil tries to afflict our bodies by disrupting the peace in our heart

d. Broken spirit; Prov 17:22 & Prov 18:14

e. Don’t give place to the devil; Eph 4:26-27

f. What’s inside can defile; Mark 7:20-23

g. Merry vs. sorrowful hearts; Prov 15:13

h. Pleasant vs. unpleasant words; Prov 16:24 & Prov 12:18

i. Specific heart problems

i. Unforgiveness

ii. Offense

iii. Pride

iv. Lust; Prov 2:18

v. Self-Hatred

vi. Rebellion

vii. Fear; 2 Tim 1:7

viii. Greed

j. There’s a connection between healing and the fear of the Lord; Prov 3:7-8

k. The devil takes advantage of our weaknesses, but Jesus came to destroy the works of the devil; 1 John 3:8

12. Hindrances to healing

a. Little faith

b. Unbelief

c. Unforgiveness

d. Sin; Ps 66:18

e. Heart problems

f. Limiting God

g. Broken spirit

h. Lack of understanding of healing in the Scriptures

i. Demons

j. Complaining/negative words

13. Three keys to maintaining your healing

a. Blood of the Lamb

b. Word of our testimony

c. Holiness

14. Tricks of the devil

a. Discouragement

b. “Father of Lies”

c. Divert our attention – make us tired

d. Curses

i. Negative words; Is 54:17

ii. Witchcraft

iii. Idols

e. Temptations to disobedience

f. Attacks our faith

Leadership Training & Church Leadership

By: Pastor Jessica Rambally

CONTENTS:

1. God’s Leadership structure

2. Effective leadership

3. The Principles of Stewardship

4. Authority, Responsibility, Accountability

5. Servant Leadership

6. Six Unique qualities of Leaders

1. God’s leadership Structure

a) God has established kingdom structure

b) God’s authority is delegated within a set structure.

c) God’s anointing flows through structure.

2. Effective Leadership

a) Leadership that exemplifies God

b) Leadership that respects authority

c) Leadership that produces results

d) Effective Leadership that takes initiative

e) Leadership with a vision

f) Effective leadership that reports back i.e. accountability

g) Leadership that loves people

h) Leadership that is loyal (Faithfulness)

i) Leadership that is of integrity

3. The Principles of Stewardship

Disciple – One who is under training

Steward – A manager and/or a servant

a) Steward – A person who has been given the responsibility to manage another man’s goods or properties.

b) 14 characteristics of a good steward.

4. Leadership Triplets

a) Authority

b) Responsibility

c) Accountability

5. Servant Leadership

a) Serving

b) Proving Oneself (2 Timothy 2:15)

c) Three areas of Faithfulness- Luke 16:10-12

(i) Faithfulness in the least

(ii) Faithfulness in the unrighteous mammon

(iii) Faithfulness in another man’s ministry.

Supporting Scriptures – (2 Timothy 2:2) and (1 Corinthians 4:2)

6. Six Unique qualities of an excellent Leader

a) A passion for action

b) The ability to remain focused

c) A passion for helping others to succeed

d) The ability to discern

e) Teachable Spirit- the ability to express humility.

f) Deal effectively with praises and also with blame {constructive criticism}, and not being offended or defensive i.e. making excuses.

Leadership, Maturity & Immaturity

TRAITS OF IMMATURE PEOPLE

They have little tact in getting along with people

They interfere with other’s affairs

They constantly resist change because of underlying insecurities

They blame others when things go wrong

They are not able to develop in their organization a solid team spirit working relationship because it is difficult for them to be part of the team (There is no “I” in team)

They cannot handle criticism and differences in others

They are overly critical of other people and their methods

They deter people from reaching their goals and objectives

They major in minors

TO SAY SORRY IS A SIGN OF MATURITY

Proper training brings proper management

(Proverbs 24: 3,4) Any enterprise is built on wise planning

Management is good organization

The Discipline factor

A) Insist on high standards of performance

B) Maintain effective communication- The capable leader sees that all rules apply equally ; he has no favourites. Listens to all parties, gets all the facts before making a decision. Always be fair, for God is no respect of persons.

I trust that you would have been blessed by these training sessions, and pray that you continue to walk in excellence and greatness all the days of your life.

Never settle for second best, we serve a great and awesome God, and everything we do for God, should be done with greatness and excellence.

GOD RICHLY BLESS YOU AND YOU CONTINUE TO BE A BLESSING TO THIS WORLD.

Pastor Jessica Rambally, wealthyjsoman@yahoo.com

LIFE THROUGH THE TONGUE

This teaching manual will be based on the following topics based on using the words you speak in your daily life.

I pray that these teachings will be a blessing to the Body of Christ in Jesus Name.

(A) JESUS PLACED HIMSELF AT THE SERVICE OF OUR WORDS.

(B) THE TONGUE BRINGS INCREASE OR DECREASE.

(C) THE POWER AND IMPORTANCE OF WORDS.

(D) THE TONGUE CONTROLS YOUR LIFE.

(E) BECOME GOD-POSSESSED.

(F) WE ARE THE MINISTERS OF LIFE, NOT DEATH.

(G) DAVID AND THE GIANT.

(H) CHRISTIAN CURSES.

(I) CORRECT TENSE.

(A) JESUS PLACED HIMSELF AT THE SERVICE OF OUR WORDS

Heb 3:1 Consider Jesus the Apostle and the High Priest of our confession.

Jesus is our go-between, Heb 3:1 calls Jesus the Apostle and High Priest of our Confession. The Lord is considering what we say when he approaches the Father on our behalf. Jesus is our mediator and representative with the Father.

An Apostle is one that is sent or “one sent forth”. The noun, “apostolos,” comes from the verb “apostello” which is the act of sending forth someone on a mission to do something on behalf of the sender.

For e.g. if I sent you to the bank to get some money, out of my account, I would have to give you a cheque with my signature, as the necessary credential.

An ambassador of a country speaks on behalf of the country he represents. Jesus came as an Apostle of God to us. He finished that work. Now he has placed himself as our Apostle to the Father, he represents us to the Father. He is the apostle of our confession: the Apostle of what we say.

When we confess Jesus as Lord, Jesus confesses our salvation before the Father, when we say “I am healed by His stripes”. If I confess this statement, Jesus can say, that I am healed by his stripes, if I confess that I am sick Jesus cannot use that confession. But the devil can use it to accuse me to the Father. Jesus is also the High Priest of Our Confession. The priest always offered up only what was brought to him by the people.

Jesus Our High Priest can only represent us to the Father to the extent that we allow him to. Give him a good sacrifice of praise. Give him a good confession of FAITH. He is ready and willing to confess us before the Father in heaven.

(B) THE TONGUE BRINGS INCREASE OR DECREASE

Proverbs 18:20 “A man’s belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth, and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled”

Proverbs 13:2-3 “A man shall eat well, by the fruit of his mouth, but the soul of the transgressors, shall eat violence” He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life, but he that openeth wide his lips, shall have destruction.

One Bible teacher testifies that after a teaching, an old man in his nineties, came up and gave him the following testimony.

The old gentleman said “You can see that I have a full head of black hair, at my age, this is rarely seen, well God showed me a long time ago, how I could keep my hair, I have a perfect set of teeth in my old age, plus I still have 20-20 vision, and my eyes are not dim, but the first thing God showed me, was how to keep my tongue, and in keeping my tongue, I could keep the rest of these things”.

Do not allow yourself to talk yourself out of hair, teeth and sight. Also concerning your vigor, strength, vitality and youth, quote Psalm 105 Which says “The Lord satisfies my mouth with good things, so that my youth is renewed like the eagle’s”

Also Isaiah 40:31 “They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings as eagles, they shall run and not be weary and they shall walk and not faint”. Do not ever confess “I’m tired” What good will that do you? If you feel tired just say “My strength is renewed as the eagles.” Enter into some rest and relaxation and cause yourself to rest. This will overcome the tiredness, but do not continue to confess that you are Weary.

Declare a rich MOUTH over your life. Proverbs 12:13-14 “The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips, but the just shall come out of trouble. A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth and the recompense of a man’s hand shall be rendered unto him.”

Proverbs 16:21-24 “The sweetness of the lips increases learning- the heart of the wise teaches his mouth and adds learning to his lips. Pleasant words are as a honey comb, sweet to the soul and health to the bones”.

Psalms 101:5 “Who so privily slandereth his neighbour, him will I cut off: him that hath a high look and a proud heart, him will not I suffer.”

Proverbs 18:8 “The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.”

(C) THE POWER AND IMPORTANCE OF WORDS.

Jer 5:22 Fear ye not me? saith the Lord: will ye not tremble at my presence, which have placed the sand for the bound of the sea by a perpetual decree, that it cannot pass it, and though the waves thereof toss themselves, yet can they not prevail; though they roar, yet can they not pass over it?

The sea has to stay within the boundary of the sand because of a perpetual decree by God. This is also supported by Psalms 104:9.

The tidal wave may come but it has to return into the sea. The tide comes in but it must return. The devil may attack you with his roar or sickness and other waves of attacks, but they cannot stay, they must return. The reason why they must return is because you may decree the boundary of the devil.

Job 22:28 says “Thou shalt also decree a thing and it shall be established unto thee, and light shall shine upon thy ways.” Have you made any decrees? What have you been decreeing? Have you been making a decree of fear, sickness, etc. or do you decree 120 years of complete health, strength and youth as was afforded to Moses.

Be very careful of what you say, because it shall be established for you. Speak your future, direct your paths by speaking the word of God. Prov 18:21 “Death and Life are in the power of the Tongue” We can speak life for ourselves and others or we can speak death to ourselves and others. We not only can but WE DO. Numbers 35:30 says the murderer will be put to death by the mouth of witnesses. If the witness will not speak, the judge cannot hang the murderer. Mark 11:14 Jesus spoke to the fig tree and it died. He spoke death to the tree. In Mk 11:23 Jesus said, if you will say it, you will have it. Speak to that mountain, there is power in words. “He shall have whatsoever he saith”.

(D) THE TONGUE CONTROLS YOUR LIFE.

Just as you confess salvation, you can confess health, riches, freedom, safety and whatsoever else the scripture promises you. Prov 21:23 “Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue, keepeth his soul from troubles” Prov 12:25 “Heaviness in the heart of man, maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad”

I HATE YOU!!!!! OR I LOVE YOU!!!!!!

These are only words, but they are powerful words, which ones do you like to hear spoken over to you? What effect do they have on you? Think about it.

Let’s be careful to minister grace to the hearers all the time. Prov. 10:19-20 “in the multitude of words, there wanteth not sin, but he that refraineth his lips is wise.” The tongue of the just is as fine silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth.” Prov 12:18” The tongue of the wise is health” 1 Samuel 3:19, God guards our words, if they are correct. “And Samuel grew, and the Lord was with him, and did not let any of his words fall to the ground” Prov. 12:6 “The mouth of the upright shall deliver him”.

Prov 18:6-8 “A fool’s lips enter into contention and his mouth calleth for strokes, a fool’s mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul. The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly. Has your mouth ever gotten you into a fight? The mouth calls for strokes.

As often as I teach this message, I ask the hearers to do some homework, and it is this: open your own bible to Proverbs and read through it verse by verse, mediating on each verse. Have a coloured pencil in your hand, and colour every verse that deals with the mouth, tongue or words, you will be richly rewarded.

Also, James chapter three, James said not to be many teachers, because teachers will receive the greater condemnation. Why?

Reasons:

1. Words are the Teachers main tools.

2. His words are many, good chance to offend.

3. He speaks to more ears than others do.

4. Because of his position, some people will take his words and live by them.

And then James goes on to liken the tongue to a rudder on a ship. The rudder controls the direction of the ship; your tongue controls the direction of your life.

Also consider the small BIT in the horse’s mouth; God has used much of the Bible to teach us about the importance of words.

(E) WE BECOME GOD-POSSESSED

We speak God’s word and agree with God, we lend our members unto Him and His servants we are.

“Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your hearts to the Lord” Eph. 5:19.

“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom ,teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord” Col. 3 :16.

Preach the Word (2 Tim. 4:2).Speak the truth in love Eph. 4:15.

1. MAKE A DECISION

We must make a DECISION. We will do nothing without a decision.

Declare “I am purposed in my heart that my mouth shall not transgress” Ps. 17:3

“Suffer not (permit not) your mouth to cause your flesh to sin."

Paul warned Timothy in 2 Timothy 2 not to strive about words of no value. They will subvert the hearers, and cause the new converts to fall. He was referring to doctrines instead of God’s word. Let us avoid foolish questions, refrain our tongue from evil and our lips that they speak no guile, speaking evil of no man.

2. JESTING

Eph. 5:14 prohibits jesting and foolish and silly talking along with fornication, uncleanness and filthiness.

Jesting is a statement that can be easily turned to mean something else, to adapt to moods and conditions of those it is dealing with at the time.

Jesting can HURT very much, like complimenting someone publicly on a point that everyone knows that they are especially weak on. It could be calling a fat sister by the name of “SLIM” or a bald brother by the Name of “CURLY.”

Jesting is polished and witty speech, an instrument of sin: refined versatility without Christian flavour or grace; lodged in a sly question, a smart answer; a hint; an insinuation; sarcasm; exaggeration, figurative expression; acute nonsense; unaccountable and inexplicable – but answerable in numberless rovings; fancy windings of language convenient at the moment regardless of being exactly true.

Matthew 5:37 says “Let your yea be yea and your nay be nay, whatever is more than this comes from evil.”

Eccl. 5:2, “Let thy words be FEW.”

Conquer silence and then come out speaking God’s word, speaking life and victory in Jesus. Our YES will mean YES; our NO will mean NO. When you hear me speak, you may hold me responsible because I’ve said what I meant and mean what I say.

I refuse to be HUNG BY MY TONGUE.

(F) WE ARE THE MINISTERS OF LIFE, NOT DEATH

We are builders, not killers. Since we know that our words are creative, we should be careful of what we create. We can create life or death.

Speak life to someone today. Refuse to do otherwise. Refrain from speaking death, discouragement, and despair to anyone. I exhort you to experiment today, speak life and watch for the results.

“Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man” Col. 4:6.

“Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good ,to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace to the HEARER” Eph. 4:29.Keep in mind the hearer and the effect upon them.

So, therefore, I will speak of those things that are honest, just, pure, and lovely, of good report that has virtue and praise (Phil.4:8).

Jesus said in Mark 4:24 to be careful of what you HEAR also, because “what you hear” will be multiplied unto you. Hear the words of life and receive life multiplied: hear the world and you have zero.

Anything multiplied by zero equals zero. So, as we consider “words,” they have power when you speak them and they have power when you hear them. FAITH comes by hearing .The right kind of faith comes by hearing the Word of God. Rom. 10:17.

Words produce FAITH-either good or bad, depending on the words.

If we continue to quote scripture from God’s Holy Word, then we will be hearing, and hearing the word of God, ever building our faith to the point that we believe every word of God.

(G) DAVID AND THE GIANT

KEY TEXT: 1 SAMUEL 17.

An excellent lesson is taught with the words of your mouth and the content of your heart.

The two armies were facing each other on the side of two mountains with a valley in between.

Israel on one side and the Philistines on the other.

Everyday there was the giant that would come out into the valley and speak to the Israelites. The Bible calls this man the champion of the Philistines. He was 9 feet 9 inches tall, had a helmet of brass, a coat which was made with brass shingles weighing about 155 pounds, a spear which weighed about 19 pounds, and he had a man to hold his shield before him. He was quite a large man to have to face. Remember that many problems that you might face will come dressed as giants.

1 Sam. 17: 8-11 that the giant, Goliath, would come out every day and speak words. He was able to put fear into the armies of God with these words.

Goliath would say,” Give me a man to fight, if he wins, we will be your servants, and if I win you will be our servants.” In Vs. 10 he said “I defy the armies of Israel this day.” In Verse 11 “”When Saul and Israel heard those words of the Philistine, they were dismayed and greatly afraid.” The armies of God were paralyzed by the words of the giant.

God needed a man who was filled with his word to go against Goliath, but there was none there, not even Saul, the King.

God moved upon Jesse to send his son, David, to check his brother’s in Saul’s army.

David left the sheep with a keeper, his mission was to bring some parched corn and homemade bread to his brothers and to give some special cheese to the captain and get news concerning his three brothers.

When David arrived on the scene, the giant came out again as David talked with his brothers, verse 23 says that the giant spoke according to the same words and DAVID HEARD THEM. Were not all the men present servants of God? What made the difference in David’s life? The answer is this; David had filled his heart with the Word of God. While he was keeping sheep, can you picture David with his harp, ‘speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your hearts to the Lord, Eph. 5:19?

David had built himself up by singing words of the Holy Spirit to himself (FAITH COMES BY HEARING, ROM. 10:17).

When David heard the words of Goliath he could not accept them. These words could not enter his heart because God’s word was in his heart .These words of unbelief just bounced off of David; he would not accept them or the fear that they generated.

Remember that for 40 days, Saul and his whole army were terrified by Goliath. The word of God in your heart is your protection against the giant attacks of Satan. You may rebuke Satan in the Name of Jesus, but unless you know in your heart that you have authority in the name of Jesus, you will become fearful also.

David could not help but ask, ‘Who is this?’

The men told him of the situation and that King Saul had a reward offered to the man that would kill the giant. The reward was to marry the King’s daughter and make his father’s house free in Israel.

David wanted a double take and asked, “Would you repeat that, please?” For who is this uncircumcised Philistine that he should defy the armies of the living God?

David’s older brothers immediately became angry with him and asked, “With whom hast thou left the sheep, why did you come here? We know what you really wanted to do, just to see the battle.”

But David said, (Verse 29), “What have I done? Is there not a cause?” David continued to pursue the matter (Verse 31), “And when the words were heard that David spoke, they rehearsed them before king Saul, and he sent for him.” David said, “Let no man’s heart fail because of him, I will go and fight this giant. But Saul warned David that he was not able because he was just a teenager and the giant was a trained man of war.

In the natural, this was true, but God’s word is supernatural and we have been called to a supernatural life, and overcoming life, who is he that overcometh? He that believeth.

David had no doubt or fear that God would not back him up .He remembered the victories in his life and reported about the lion and bear that came to steal a lamb.

David said: “I went out after him and took the lamb out of his mouth; when the lion turned on me, I caught him by the beard and slew him.

I slew also the bear and this uncircumcised Philistine shall be as one of them, seeing he has defied the armies of the Living God.”

DAVID SPOKE IT-HE SPOKE HIS VICTORIES RIGHT THERE.

MARK 11:23 SAYS IF YOU CAN SAY IT YOU WILL HAVE IT.

The account goes on as Saul puts his armour suit on David (still thinking in the natural), but David could not use it. He was not making preparations for a battle; he was planning on a VICTORY.

When the two met for the showdown, the giant laughed at David and was insulted that they should send a BOY with a stick to fight him.

Goliath made one good confession in verse 44 but that was the last one he made, verses 45-57 then David overcame Goliath’s confession and made statements of his own.

1 Samuel 17: 45-47 “Then said David to the Philistine, thou comest to me with a shield: but I come to thee in the name of the Lord of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom thou have defied. This day will the Lord deliver thee into mine hand; and I will give the carcasses of the host of the Philistines this day unto the fowls of the air, and to the wild beasts of the earth; that all the earth may know that there is a God in Israel. And all this assembly shall know that the Lord saveth not with sword and spear: for the battle, is the Lord’s and he will give you into our hand.

The point we are making is this: you may speak your future; David said it before he did anything about it.

David evidently knew Isaiah 54:17 “No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper, and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of God, and their righteousness is of me, saith the Lord.”

If you know this, then you can speak it.

Determine in your heart to confess the Word of God over any and every situation, regardless of what the situation looks like-speak it.

But do not speak NEGATIVE or against God’s word, because what you say is what you get.

Mark 11: 23 : “For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass, he shall have whatsoever he saith.”

You shall have whatsoever you say - Do not be hung by your tongue.

(H) CHRISTIAN CURSES

CURSE: To call evil or injury upon, to damn, to afflict, to doom by speaking, it means to “pray against”.

Can a Christian curse? Does a Christian curse?

The answer is “yes” to both questions.

Jesus cursed the fig tree, “No man eat fruit of thee hereafter forever”, and he spoke a curse to the tree.

In the morning when they passed the fig tree again and saw it was dried up, Peter said in verse 21, “Look, the tree that you cursed is withered away.”

In English, imprecate means a calling down of calamity on someone or something.

Anathematize strictly refers to a formal utterance of condemnation by ecclesiastical authority.

The opposite of this is “to bless”. The power of our words gives us the authority to bless or curse. Every time you speak you are building up or tearing down-blessing or cursing. you have what you say.

James 3: 8-11, “The tongue is an unruly evil full of deadly poison; therewith we bless God and curse men.” These things “ought not so to be. Does a fountain put forth at the same place sweet and bitter?” James said that these things ought not to be, but they were.

Who have you been cursing? Examine yourself, who or what have you been cursing? Prov. 11:11 “By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.”

We can bless and curse, and we do. Let’s choose Good. The opening of my mouth shall be right things- I’ll bless people and only curse those things that steal, kill and destroy as in James 10: 10.

(I) CORRECT TENSE

Romans 4: 17 states that God calls those things that be not as though they were.

God speaks of the non-existent things as if they already existed. he spoke of Isaac being born to Abraham twenty-five years before it happened.

Isaiah 9: 6 the prophet spoke, “Unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given.” This was spoken 700 years before it actually happened where they could see it with the natural eye.

Faith calls it as done before it can be seen. Faith is acting like God told you the truth.

You do not have to see it to know that you possess it. To receive the answer, accept it as already done and do not let your confession put it in the future-put it in the PAST TENSE.

It has been done!

Romans 8:37 says “Amid all these things, we are more than conquerors.” Is it when we are out of all these things? No! “Nay, in all things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.”

1 Peter 2:24 says: “By whose stripes you were healed” (IF I WERE THEN I IS ALREADY DONE IN THE SPIRIT REALM)

Phil. 4: 19 “My God shall supply all your needs” But when he spoke of his own self, he always put the language in present tense – (verse 18), “I have all,” “I am full,” (verse 13) “I can do all things”1 Cor. 2:16 “We have the mind of Christ”.

He expects you to confess for yourself, call those things that be not as though they were, before the natural eye can see them.

I AM JUSTIFIED BY THE WORDS OF MY MOUTH.

Many times a person will move the mountain according to Mark 11: 23, but then move other mountains into their path by negative speaking.

What is the use of clearing the path of garbage and then cluttering it again with other garbage?

Please realize what God is saying to us about the POWER of our tongue-AMEN.

THE NAMES OF GOD

INTRODUCTION:

ISAIAH 33:6, God has promised to provide stability in these precarious times through knowledge and wisdom.

God reveals his knowledge to us, primarily through His Word.

One of the most meaningful ways He reveals himself to us is through His names.

Each of God’s glorious names reveals dynamic dimensions and miraculous characteristics of His awesome power and endless love for us.

PURPOSE OF NAMES:

To tap into His infinite supply of energy and find stability during even the most adverse situations.

(A) ELOHIM

(B) JEHOVAH

(D) ADONAI

(E) JEHOVAH JIREH

(F) JEHOVAH M’KADDESH

(G) JEHOVAH NISSI

(H) JEHOVAH ROPHE

(I) JEHOVAH SHALOM

(J) JEHOVAH TSIDKENU

(K) JEHOVAH ROHI

(L) EL ELYON

(M) JEHOVAH TSEBAOTH

(N) JEHOVAH MAKKEH

(O) JEHOVAH GMOLAH

(P) JEHOVAH ELOHAY

(A) ELOHIM:

Genesis 1:1, God of might and Power. (Hebrew Translation God = El or Elohim {mentioned 2500 times} El is the root word of Elohim, and it describes God’s Greatness and Glory; it displays God’s power and sovereignty.

God = Elohim - The God who is able to put you over in any difficulty. Refresh Vision of His Covenant with you, Ps. 91:2-4, Jer. 32:38-40, 1 Kings 8: 23, Psalms 57: 1-3.

(1) Total power and might and complete sovereignty

(2) Complete Creativity. (Heb. 11:3).

(3) Father, Son and Holy Spirit (Gen. 1:2-3, Col.1:16).

(4) The God of Covenant Relationships (Gen.15:18-21).

(B) JEHOVAH:

Hebrew: Chavah – to live). Literal: Jehovah: full of life. King James Version as Lord and it means “to be” or “being.”

1. The REVEALING ONE; Intimate personal God.

2. Unchangeableness (James 1:17, Ps. 102:27).

Character: Moses in Exodus when he was in Mt. Horeb (Sinai) – fresh inspiration. Exodus 3:4-5, 7-8, 14, 4:6-7, 4:11-12, 31,3 2:1, 10-13, Lev. 19:2.

3. Pure Righteousness and Holiness.

Moses prayed his WORD. Ex. 32: 31-35, 33: 1-3, 10-12, 14-15, 19-23.

Meditation: Ps.103:17, Is. 45:21, Zech. 33:9, Prov. 1:7-9, Psalm 139:1-5.

(C) EL SHADDAI:

(El displays God’s Power and might). Gen. 17:1-2 (Compound Name). Name derived from ‘field’, as the fields produce abundance. It is also translated “breast, or the many breasted One,” which signifies Nourishment and Productiveness.

El Shaddai - I am more than enough to meet your needs in each situation.

Gen. 28: 1-3, Isaac was saying, ‘Jacob, May El Shaddai, the God who is all -Sufficient, bless you and multiply you! He will work contrary to Nature to overcome any difficult circumstances.’

Gen. 35: 9-11.The word Almighty refers to blessing and multiplication. (More than enough) - abundance.

John 10:10, Jesus speaking about the one who supplies abundance of nourishment for Spirit, Soul& Body. Moses related in Ex. 6:3 God was saying I appeared to them as the God who is more than enough and I am speaking to you, too.

Ps. 91:1 dwelleth means ‘to stake your claim,’ stake your claim under the shadow of El Shaddai. Begin saying what you need God to be in your situation: “He is more than enough to heal me. He is more than enough to meet my financial need. He is more than enough to get my children to repent. He is more than enough to put my marriage back together.”

Live under the shadow of the knowledge of a God who is more than enough. He will turn the natural things around so that you will come through completely whole and completely blessed. Put your trust in the ALL SUFFICIENT ONE. Gen.49:22-26. Jacob was saying, “Joseph, El Shaddai will bless you abundantly and powerfully with all kinds of prosperity. You’ll be prospered in every direction you take, because he is the god of Abundance.”

Fathers passed the Blessings of Almighty God unto their children, because God’s promises were to their seed’s seed.

God said his seed would be blessed; he agreed with God and spoke it out loud. Did it come to pass? Yes. Jacob shared one of his visions with Joseph. Gen. 48:3-4.

Balaam was a man of God, but he was once a wizard. The King of Moab afraid of Israelites, the King sent for Balaam and said ‘Curse those Israelites, and I will pay a lot of money.’ Balaam consulted the Lord: What should I do?

The Lord said, ‘Don’t you dare curse My People!' Balaam was tempted, would have defeated the enemy with the WORD OF GOD. He went to the Lord again, now the Lord said, “Balaam don’t you do anything until they call for you in the Morning.”

Balaam thought, ‘I’m not going to wait around until morning. And he left on his way to accept the King of Moab’s offer. God’s directive Will is in His Word. He sent an angel and His donkey crushed his foot against a stone wall and blocked his way. God was trying to change Balaam’s mind about cursing the Israelites, but He will never force anyone to do anything.

Balaam was threading in Satan’s territory. When Balaam arrived, the King brought him to a Mountain top and said: “There are Israelites that I want you to Curse.”

So Balaam started calling for enchantments but the demonic spirits would not come.

You’ll be amazed at what happened: Numbers 24:4. God placed a vision on Balaam. El Shaddai stepped in and gave Balaam a supernatural vision that opened his spiritual eyes. There was the Moabite King waiting to hear Balaam curse the Israelites. Balaam said in Numbers 24:5-6. “Speak of Him. Get to know him, and Trust Him as the All Sufficient one.”

Balaam spoke the Wonderful Word of God; he prophesied “God is Not a Man that he should lie, even Jacob’s Star which would lead the Wise Men to Jesus.”

God is so Wonderful, someone tried to curse God’s people but the Lord turned it into a blessing. Balak tried three times, but all that Balaam could do was prophesy good things over them.

El Shaddai – 48 times used, 30 times in the Book of Job. El Shaddai works around total disaster.

Job staked his claim under the shadow of the almighty God, Heb. 10:23, Gal.6:9, Is.5:11. Job didn’t faint, he reaped his reward.

Naomi’s reply to men was “Do not call me Naomi. Call me ‘Mara’, for the Almighty has dealt bitterly with me.” She was saying I have been in a bitter, ugly situation.

But Almighty God, the One who is more than enough in a bitter situation, can turn it around and change it! Naomi used the name Almighty several times. She found a daughter Ruth, she advised her and she married a man named Boaz from the household of Naomi’s late husband. Those grandchildren took on Naomi’s name.

And best of all, Obed – her grandchild in name - had a son named Jesse. Jesse had a son named David. David was in the lineage of Jesus Christ! A woman who had lost it all was Wonderfully blessed because she knew El Shaddai and spoke of him with her mother.

Rev.16:7, 14, Rev. 19:15, the Almighty God who is More than Enough will pour out more than enough wrath in the End-Time battle) Eph. 3:19-21, Gen. 48:4, Jn. 15:2, 16.

(D) ADONAI:

Lord; reflects responsibility as His servants. The Lord wants to say something special to you through this name. Knowing him as Adonai will help you in making a deeper commitment to him.

Adonai is used 300 times in the Old Testament – Master, Owner, Lord. Signifies ownership and our Responsibilities as being owned by God.

Adonai can be translated as plural & possessive, so it confirms the fact of a Triune Godhead: Father, Son and the Holy Spirit.

When used to describe men: Singular Word Adon is used.

God – Adonai God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit involved in making this Wonderful Name.

Ps.110:1, Acts 2:36, God as our Adonai is in the position of being the Master, and we are His Purchased possession. Picture a relationship, Exod. 21:1-6, Luke 22:42-44, by saying, “Not my Will, but Yours be Done.” Jesus was saying, ‘I am more than his servant, I am a bond slave to my Father’s will. I came here to complete My Father’s will, so I am willing to be pierced.’ Jesus gave himself like a slave. Phil. 2:5-7, Zech.12: 10, 1 Cor.7:22. It’s in becoming a bond slave to Adonai that you will be free in him! 2 Cor. 3:17, Job 28:8; Prov.9:10.

Fear – Reverence and respect of Him as your Master over Your Life. He wants to Provide for you totally as well as protect and direct you, but you must first use the wisdom that he lets him do that.

Make Adonai your Master! Revelation Knowledge of God’s Word and Victory can only come to His children one way, when they put Adonai in the place of control!

Gen.15:2, Exod.4:10; You’re the Master, and I’ll do it because You’re My Owner, You’re My Protector and You give direction for my life! Joel 6:13-15.

Gideon, God wanted him to change his self image-put him over. God looks at you in the Light of His Word. He sees you in the image of Jesus Himself. Adonai wants you to be very, very VICTORIOUS.

He desires to raise up Calebs, full of God’s Spirit.

(E) JEHOVAH JIREH:

Jehovah’s personality:-

1. He is the Revealing One, revealing his ways to you.

2. He is eternal and changeless.

3. He is a God of righteousness and holiness, who judges sin.

4. He is the God who is full of mercy-our Redeemer.

* By calling Himself JEHOVAH JIREH, He is saying : “I do not change – my ways do not change; therefore, I desire to meet your needs, just as I met the needs of the children of Israel in their exodus from Egypt.”

PURPOSE:

TO INCREASE THE CLOSENESS OF YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH HIM.

Let him reveal himself to you in your existence and your environment to meet your need.

Say, “That’s Adonai! He is my Father and My God!”

Gen. 22:1-4, Abraham considered God above his circumstances & focused on the Word.

What is a figure? It is a faith vision: Heb. 11:17-19.

Abraham lived according to Prov. 4:20-22.

Abraham didn’t let the WORD depart from his eyes.

Gen. 26:4, Gen.13:16, Gen.32:12; You must hold fast to His Word -your confidence – in order to see your reward.

Your confidence has great recompense of reward!

It has your children, what you’re to see in God’s WORD, saying: “... the seed of the righteous shall be delivered” Prov. 11:21.

And you are the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus.

Let the WORD OF GOD deliver your children-keep it before you.

Gen. 22:5, Hold fast your confession of faith.

Gen. 22: 6-8; Abraham was holding fast to the profession of his faith: for God is faithful who promised Abraham’s words created a miracle so can your words. Gen. 22:9-13.

When you pray, believe that you’ll see God’s provision.

JEHOVAH JIREH: “THE REVEALING ONE WHO IS MORE THAN A PROVIDER.”

HEBREW VERB = TO SEE.

God has seen ahead and made a provision to fill your need.

When you speak your faith, God creates what you are speaking. Gen. 22:14.

Abraham was saying, “On this mountain range of Moriah, the Lord Jesus Christ shall be provided as a sacrifice for the sins of the world. Rev. 13:8, Jn. 8:56, Jn. 1:26,1 Pet. 1:18-20, Exod. 12:3-5, Rev. 5: 11, 12, Jesus has to be your Savior, Lamb and Provision.

Jesus is Your Lamb and he is Your Lion. He is your Perfect Provision for all you shall ever need.

Lamb - died to free you from bondage.

Lion - All power is given to Jesus in heaven and in earth.

(F) JEHOVAH M’KADDESH:

Jehovah M’Kaddesh – Jehovah who sanctifies.

Bible Reference: Lev. 20:7,8.

It shows the Lord as One who desires to set you apart by making your personality one with his: Eph.4:1.

Verb: Sanctify means “to consecrate, to dedicate or to become holy.”

Dan. 2:1-2, Dan. 2:47, Dan. 3:4-6, Dan.3:25.

The three Hebrew boys chose to eat lintel and vegetable instead of the Kings meat, they were wiser than the children of Babylon and the Lord’s Countenance shone on them.

Daniel and other Hebrew children had been placed in areas of leadership.

God must sanctify Our Spirits, Souls & Bodies, Dan. 4:34. Nebuchadnezzar’s Spirit came in line with the Lord.

1 Thess. 4:3 You can sanctify yourself, through relying totally on Him in everything!

Exod. 13:1,2 You must be set apart to serve him in Spirit and in truth.

Scriptures: Lev. 19:2, Ps. 51:11, Exod. 15:11, Rev. 15:3-4, Col. 2 :9-10, 1 Pet. 1:15-16, 1 Pet. 2:9, 1 Cor. 6:11, Eph. 4:24, Is. 44:6, 1 Sam. 2:2, Ps. 27:4, Ps. 90:17, 2 Pet. 1:4.

JEHOVAH M’KADDESH desires you to be like him – set apart in His Own righteousness and holiness.

(G) JEHOVAH NISSI:

Jehovah Nissi: Jehovah my Banner, he is my victory.

*You must see yourself as being only in him, with him, all things are possible. Exod. 17:15 & Ex. 17:14-16.

What the devil tries to put in your life must be conquered and destroyed. If you don’t kill it, it may return and kill you.

Exod. 17:11-13 Moses was holding up the banner of God that brought them Victory! Moses was carrying a symbol of God’s presence. As long as God’s Presence was established as the high Standard, the Israelites prevailed in battle.

*Banner: It was a bare pole with a bright and shining ornament that would glitter in the Sun when held high in the air.

The word for banner actually means “to glisten, a pole or ensign, a standard, or a miracle,” The banner of standard represented God’s Cause.

*Symbol of His deliverance and Mighty Salvation that caused his people to be Victor’s over their enemies.

Declare: God is the Victorious One in My Life.

Eph. 6:11-17, Is. 13:2-4,11.

You are standing tall in the amour Jehovah Nissi - My Victor & Champion.

2 Tim. 2:3, Jehovah Nissi makes you a WARRIOR.

Endure means to hold onto God’s Word, to stand in faith.

Allow God’s strength to flow in you and in every circumstance, so that you will overcome.

Joshua and Caleb saw their own true images in God. “We are already Victorious because Jehovah-Nissi, our Powerful Almighty God is here.

YOU CAN ONLY WIN THROUGH God’s strength and with his plan. Deut. 20: 3-4, Ps. 118:6.

Isaiah declared Jesus Christ is the Rod Is. 11:1,10.

The Cross is not a sign of defeat it is a sign of Victory, Our Strength, which he has already won.

Heb. 13:5, Mt. 28:20, When you place yourself in the Rod, you can be assured of Victory 1 John 5:4, Eph. 1 :20-21, Eph. 2:6, Rom. 8:31, Rom. 8:37.

Jesus is your banner - you go from strength to strength, from faith to faith and from glory to glory in him, 1 Cor. 15:57, 2 Cor. 2:14.

The next time you see your face in the mirror, say, “I’m in Jesus Christ, I‘m in Jehovah and He is in me. So, therefore, I’m a Victorious One!”

We are clothed with the robe of His Own right standing with God Almighty. It’s a garment that smells like Jesus when the Father looks at me, He sees me clothed in Jesus. I have been given everything I need for Victory in Jesus Christ.

(H) JEHOVAH ROPHE:

Jehovah Rophe: Jehovah heals or the Lord your health.

Bible Scripture: Exod.15:22,25,26.

*You will receive healing only by reading and meditating on God’s Word. You must continuously feed upon His words of life, health and healing. Deut. 34:7 Why?

Moses was strong because he fed on God’s Word. It was Spirit and life to Him because He believed and acted on the Word.

Moses trusted in Jehovah Rophe – God’s life and health was a personal revelation to him and he received it for himself. Heb. 13:8, James 1:17. King David declared in Ps. 103: 1-3 as Jehovah Rophe.

Miriam murmured against Moses, she got into the devils territory: Num. 12 :9-13,14-15.

Moses faith to ask for healing was mentioned by Love. Jer. 3:22. Jehovah Rophe - health in every area of life.

Isaiah 61:1-2, Luke 4 :18-19, Jer. 8 :22 .Gilead means Praise.

Song of Solomon 1:13, Jer. 30:17, Is. 30:26, Mt. 4:23, Jn. 4:13,14, Rev. 22: 17.

Jehovah Rophe - The Lord your health.

(I) JEHOVAH SHALOM:

JEHOVAH SHALOM - PERFECT JESUS (WHOLE OR WELL)

E.g. Gideon (Judges 6) - inferiority Complex.

David could have peace because he ignored his own small stature and, instead, considered God’s enormous stature.

God gave Gideon peace within his spirit before he ever won the battle. (Judges 6:23).

God wants you to make your peace, not the circumstances, Phil. 4:6-7, tells us how peace works.

Pray, thank Him that His Provision has been made, let his peace keep you.

Shalom is double peace in the inner man & outer man. When God’s peace reigns in your heart, you are whole. The word Shalom can also mean “full” you are full, lacking nothing in Jesus Christ!

Shalom: to pay or render.

Peace is God’s payment that says, “I don’t have to worry about the future, because I know that His word has paid for my provision.”

Shalom - “PEACE,” ISAIAH 9:6, JER.29:11, JAMES 1:17, ISAIAH 48:18.

When you obey the Word of God, you will have peace that flows from you like a river, touching other people.

Ps. 91:11 your heritage is peace.

Is. 66:12 Peace like a river.

One night God told Gideon, “If you’re still afraid and you’re not full of my peace, go and listen inside the enemy camp.”

He wasn’t feeling very peaceful, so he slipped in and listened outside one of the Midianites tents. (Jud 17:13-14)

Gideon heard the enemy declare defeat.

Zachariah prophesied that this dayspring would guide our feet into the way of Peace, (Luke 1:78).

Eph.6:15. He will give us wholeness, completeness & peace.

Luke 2:14, Luke 19:42, Eph.2:17.

Jesus blood paid a precious price for your peace: Col. 3:15,

Where are you yielding your emotions: Peace of God or to worry? Let the Peace of God Rule and Reign!

You are not to worry or be anxious, because Jehovah Shalom gave you peace. He wants you to know that He is in divine control. Is. 26:3, Rom 8:6.

The root word for wicked – Restless. Don’t live in that heritage of being carnally minded. Take your heritage of peace from Jehovah Shalom. Is. 32:17.

The effect of righteousness is quietness and assurance forever. You have a quiet spirit that dominates your soul with God’s peace!

Abraham called Melchisedek the “King of righteousness” and “the king of Peace.”

First, he was righteousness, when you accepted Jesus as your Lord and Savior; you became the Righteousness of God in Him, according to His Word. Jesus is made unto you righteousness.

When Jesus clothed you with His Own right standing with God. He gave you peace with God; you can have peace in every situation.

Jn. 14:27, 28, Lev. 26:3, 6, Num. 6:24-26, Mt. 11:28, 29, Phil. 4:7,

Jn. 14:27.

Jesus is Peace; allow the Lord’s peace to take dominion of every circumstance and situation that arise in your life.

Gideon name changed to Jerubbaal to Jerubbasheth - God hath put to shame

God’s peace will put every enemy to shame?

Nothing can shake you up when you’re walking surrounded in His Peace.

God’s Peace will preserve you in each and every circumstance. Trust Him.

(J) JEHOVAH TSIDKENU:

Jehovah Tsidkenu means Jehovah, our righteousness.

Name appears in a prophecy to Jeremiah: 23:5-6.

Wrong confession: Is. 64:6. All this changed when we came to Jesus.

Begin to see yourself in right standing with God.

Righteousness means the quality of being right. 2 Chron. 36:16. The weeping prophet identified with the people. Jer 23:5, 6.

Tsedek = to be stiff or straight or a full weight or measure toward God in the spiritual sense.

Ps. 51:16-17.

Jehovah is Perfect Righteousness, Ps 119:142-144, 1 Tim.1:15, Jer. 17:9, Job 25:4.

You may do good things but sin is still in your spirit, meet Jehovah Tsidkenu. The Lord who will be your righteousness. No other person could ever redeem you. Ps 49:7.

* Covering you spiritually with Robes: Is.61:10.

He was saying, “There is a Messiah coming who will be righteous himself. He will make righteous by clothing me in His Own righteousness, He’ll exchange my filthy rags for a beautiful robe of righteousness.”

2 Cor 5:17, 18, 21.

Declare: “I am the righteousness Of God.”

Eph. 4:24, 25 actively to receive Jesus’ righteousness.

Declare each day: “I am a new man, I’m a new creation. I’m the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus.”

Jesus exchanged his righteousness; our pasts are as filthy rags.

There is no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, became they are clothed in His right standing with God.

Say to yourself, “I am partaking of the Lord’s divine nature, which has sinned. I am partaking of His righteousness.“

God no longer looks at you through your sins. Now He looks at you through the Righteousness of His Son, Jesus Christ. James 5:16.

Declare: Spirit, Soul & Body start acting like your Father Jehovah Tsidkenu.

Gal. 2:20 (past sins forgiven).

1 Cor. 6:17. Jesus is Wisdom & righteousness.

1 Cor. 15:5. 1 John 1:9, Repentance brings cleansing.

1 Cor. 15:34 Manasseh evil King prayed & Repented.

Manasseh total change towards Godly rulership.

Phil. 2:5 (righteous mind)

Prodigal son (robe (best) – you came to Jesus; Father gives you the best robe.

One that wears his Righteousness.

God takes prodigals – those who have spent all He has given them and have ripped up their privileges and he cleanses them and clothes them in His righteousness. That is what you are clothed in, and it came out of heaven’s wardrobe.

Paid by Jesus’ blood.

You’re Victorious – Jesus gave you his own Righteousness.

The Righteous Robe gives you play Power, pray up a storm, because you have a force & strength to bring the tremendous results – His Righteousness. Pray in it, walk in it, and live in the beautiful robe that was bought for you by Jehovah Tsidkenu.

Jehovah Tsidkenu – reveals fullness of the measure of our acceptance in the presence of God. You are now dressed in Jesus Himself by His wonderful spirit in righteousness- a free gift.

Rom. 6:17, 18, Rom. 10:34, 1 Cor. 1:30, Is. 53:11.

(K) JEHOVAH ROHI:

Jehovah Rohi: The Lord my shepherd.

When you study this name, think of the Lord as your shepherd, who wants you to know His will. Ps.23 (personalize the Word).

You can know the WILL OF GOD because Jesus (Shepherd) lives inside of you.

He wants you to know what His will is for you.

Rohi - to feed.

1) 1^st. used when Joseph fed the flock with his brothers. Gen. 37:2, Gen. 47:3, 4.

2) Rohi: the relationship between a prince (leader) and his people. 2 Sam. 5:2.

3) Rohi signify “the relationship between a priest, or prophet and his people.”

Rohi to lead away from folly & judgment. Prov. 15:14, Is. 44: 20, Hos. 12:1, Ezek. 34:16 (Rohi - feeding refers to).

Rohi: Companionship or friend.

Jesus Our Great Shepherd & we are very intimate with Him; we are joint heirs with him. Rom. 8:17, Ex.33:11.

Jesus is your friend that sticks closer than a brother – that is your Rohi relationship with him. Everything the Shepherd is to the sheep, Jehovah Rohi is toward you

Is. 40:10,11. Gen. 49:24, Ex. 29:4.

The word dwell in Hebrew is shakan – the glorious presence of God.

You have the Glory of Jehovah living within you. When you look at yourself, see His glory.

Ps. 139:2, Jn. 10:11 Good = appealing.

When you let the image of your Good Shepherd shine through, he’ll make you IRRESISTIBLE. Jn. 12:32, Ezek. 34: 11,12,14-16.

Jesus = the sacrificial lamb (according how much time sheep spends with Shepherd - intimacy).

Mercy = checed: to climb into someone’s skin and look out his eyes, hear out of his ears and feel what he feels. Jn. 1:29 (Jesus walked in the flesh), Jn. 10:10,11,14, Rev. 7: 15-17.

He is inside of you to lead, feed and keep you from trouble.

Elijah and Ahab: 1 Kings 18:26-28, 36-38,

Rebellion – worship idols Baal (Jezebel) - closed heavens.

Jehovah Rohi told Elijah go to Mt. Horeb – fresh inspiration.

Manifestations of wind, earthquake and fire, God said, Elijah, I am the still, small voice, I am the Word inside you, and that is how I will guide you. Quit looking for huge, outward manifestations. Just look to my word inside you, Ps. 119: 11.

Your image in Jesus is that you are filled with the knowledge of his will.

He desires to keep us in his perfect will.

Confess: Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life.

Heb. 13:20,21; 1 Pet. 2:25, 1 Pet. 5:4, Jn. 10:14-16.

JEHOVAH SHAMMAH:

Jehovah Shammah: Jehovah is there.

Ezekiel 48:35, Ps. 137:5, 6, Gen. 3:8, the people of God was in captivity. We were created for God’s pleasure and to be in his presence.

Jehovah Shammah wants to have fellowship with you. He is present and alive in you. God spoke to Enoch, Abraham & Moses.

Ex. 25:8,22, 1 Kings 8:11,22, 6: 15-16.They rebuilt the temple when they returned to home land.

No matter where you are, God is there. He is Jehovah Shammah, keep his pledge. He will never leave nor forsake you, because his presence is within you. Herod rebuilt Zerubabel’s temple in splendor and with great wealth but God’s presence left. He hated God. 1 Cor. 3:16, 2 Cor. 6:16, Col. 1:27, 2 Cor. 5:1, Is. 63:9.

Glory relates to Shekinah, which means to live in you. (2 Cor. 6:16).

Where does God’s presence go? It goes where you go. When is his presence with you? When you sleep, when you wake up, walk, work or eat. No matter where you go, Jehovah is there. Eph. 2:21, 22.

My citizenship is in heaven: Rev. 21: 1-3, Rev. 5:13, Forever we will dwell with Jehovah Shammah.

Mirror: Declare Jesus is in me, the hope of Glory.

Jehovah is there: Ps. 16:9,11, 1 Cor. 3: 6, Mt. 28:19,20, Eph. 2:19-22.

(L) EL ELYON

El Elyon: the God Most High or the Mighty One Most High.

Root word alah: to ascend, go up, climb, exalt.

There is no God that is higher than the Most High God.

His name is exalted, so marvelous; there is no other name to compare with this name.

Untouchable in quality and incomprehensible in dominion and might.

Is. 14: 13-14. Five times Satan says I will.

I will take the place of El Elyon, the Most High God. But El Elyon turns around in the next verses and gives five “you will” declarations to show that He is truly the Most High God. Is. 14: 15-20.

Numbers chapter 24 versus sixteen, Balaam could not curse because the Most High is above all evil. El Elyon’s word is victory.

Gen. 14:18-22. The God who lifts his children higher than any problem they can encounter.

He is the God who is higher than our lack, higher than our diseases, and even higher than our in-laws. The ability of his name is greater than any other name in existence.

Dan. 2:47-48.

We start with purpose and prayer, and then we move to perception and power.

Daniel 4:24, 25.

Repent and give glory to the Most High and the evil will be removed.

God is always going to be the Most High.

No one challenges that position and comes out winning.

Daniel 4:34, he lifted his eyes and blessed El Elyon.

Psalms eighteen versus thirteen to seventeen reveals El Elyon as our voice of victory. Psalms 21:7 says that our security and stability rest in the Most High.

Psalms 57:2 states he performs and accomplished all things on our behalf.

Psalms 78:35 El Elyon and Jesus are the same, the Most High God is called Redeemer.

Psalms 82:6 calls us Children of the Most High God.

Psalms 91:1-9 promises He is our secret shelter and abiding place. He lifts us up with him and desires us to live and to be our ‘habitator’.

Phil. 2:5-9, Eph. 1:22-23. We are far above every demon power and evil circumstance in existence (Eph. 2:6).

Meditate and see yourself seated with Christ. Put all other names under your feet and stomp on it.

Gen. 14:18-22, Ps. 7:17, Ps. 47:2, Ps.57: 2, Ps. 78:56, Ps. 83:18, Dan. 4:17.

(M) JEHOVAH TSEBAOTH

In the realm of the spirit, we hold the status and rank of a member in the army of the lord – Jehovah Tsebaoth – The Lord Of Hosts.

Tsebaoth, Hebrew root word tsaba: verb & noun.

Verb form: tsaba: to wage war, broader sense to render service to God.

This is a service of total dedication and careful regimentation associated with spiritual warfare and worship.

The noun form of tsaba means “armies, host or multitudes.”

This word expresses myriads-a vast sea of varying ranks and individuals under God’s command.

Gen. 2: 1, Ps. 147:4, Judges 4.

Jehovah TSEBAOTH said to Deborah: “Go get your general, Barak, and tell him to fight against Sisera, if necessary I will move the stars in the heavens to give you a victory.”

Second Kings chapter twenty: verse one, second Kings twenty verse three, second Kings 21 verse eleven, Joshua ten verse twelve, Psalm 68 verse seventeen, Psalms 103:21, Hebrews 1:14.

In the name of Jesus, I call the angels from the north to south, east and west to minister on my behalf.

Example: King Hezekiah: second Kings eighteen: five.

In all that you do, always, always remember remain faithful to the Lord Jesus Christ to the very end.

2 Kings: 18:14, 2 Kings 19:35, Ps. 34:7, Dan. 6:20, 22.

Accusers thrown into lion’s den. Dan. 6: 24.

Example: Elisha and the Syrian army 2 Kings 6:12, 18.

1 Kings 16:33, Ahab introduced Baalism to the Northern Kingdom and sanctioned it as the state’s religion.

A drought and famine were sent by God to discipline the people for their idolatry: 1 Kings 17: 1.

Jehovah Tsebaoth Lord of the feathered host. He is Lord of the animal hosts. Is. 11:6.

I resist you in the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ. (1 Sam. 17:47)

Jehovah Tsebaoth hosts are an awesome display of His Power and ability. And He sees each of us as unique individuals with magnificent qualities and attributes-loyal and dedicated to Him and Him alone.

Under Jehovah Tsebaoth’s command, you are a mighty warrior of great authority and ability through Jesus Christ. He has made you more than a Conqueror.

Jehovah Tsebaoth

Gen. 2:1,1 Sam. 1: 3, Neh. 9:6, Ps. 46:7, Ps. 103:21, Is. 6:3, Is. 40:26, Jer. 11:20, Zec. 14:21, Rom. 9 :29, James 5:4.

(N) JEHOVAH MAKKEH

Before being born again without shape but the Lord began to mould us and shape us according to His word, so that we would fit perfectly into our place in the Body.

Jehovah Makkeh - The Lord Our Smiter.

Purpose: To shape and perfect us into smooth, lively stones that are molded together and operate in a unified manner.

Ps. 51:17, If we are not willing to be broken, to surrender our wills to Him, so he can mould us into place, then we will be crushed.

By whom? The devil and our circumstances.

Training and chastening come from God’s hand. When the devil tries to crush us with circumstances we can fall upon the Rock, Jesus Christ and find a way to surmount the very difficulties that are trying to overwhelm us.

Ps. 1:1, Amos 3:3, 2 Chron. 25:7-8. Amaziah had warriors but advice was given, he paid money for soldiers (2 Chron. 25:14, 16).

Amaziah hardened his heart and refused correction.

(Is. 53:4, Ezek. 7:9, Ezek. 22:13, Zech. 13:7, Mal. 4:6, Ezek. 7:9, Ez. 9:5,6 ).

God will defend and protect anyone who will keep his or her heart open to him. Prov. 19:25, God trains only with His Word.

Ps. 141:5, Accept Godly counsel & you will see the miraculous. (Is. 53:4, 5, Is. 53:10).

It pleased God to smite Jesus rather than us.

Jesus has come between anything that would try to crush you: Zech. 13:7, Mt. 26:31.

Do you allow Jesus to enter your difficult situations? If you try to carry it, you will be crushed.

Exod. 15:22-27: Jesus accepted all the bitter situations on a tree-the Cross. He was smitten for us and if we allow Jehovah Makkeh to enter our situations, he will make them sweet.

He desires for our image to rest in his Son Jesus Christ.

Jehovah Makkeh, the Lord, Our Smiter, also took our “correction” on the Cross. God smote Jesus with our sins, griefs and sorrows so that we wouldn’t have to be smitten with them.

Cast our burdens on the Lord Jesus who cares, allow Jehovah Makkeh to do his perfect work in you today.

(O) JEHOVAH GMOLAH

Jehovah Gmolah - The Lord of Recompenses.

To recompense means “to repay, to reward, and to compensate.”

Jer. 51:56, 70 years later Babylon sieged by Medes & Persians. (Exod. 2:6, Heb. 11:26, Heb. 10:35, Heb. 11:6).Decisions determine destiny.

Giving

(Rom. 11:35) Your giving will be recompensed to you. Prov. 12:14.

Holy Living always brings rewards from Jehovah Gmolah. (Prov. 11:31).

Reward us for what we sow into our children. Jer. 32:18, Eph. 6:4.

Sow well into your children-enroll them in Christian Schools, speak the Word to them, pray with them, take them to Church-because you’ll receive an abundant reward.

Reverse Eph. 6:4, Heb. 2:2,3.

If we refuse the word and sow evil, we will reap that too, James 1:15, Job 15: 31 (Vanity) Appearances-central focus, sowing into vanity, vengeance Deut. 32:35, 41, 43.

Recompense and vengeance belong to the Lord.

Allow God to bring reconciliation. Allow God to take vengeance and bring reconciliation into your situations.

Rom. 12:19 (wrath) Ruth 2:2, 12, Col. 3:18-24.

Obey God’s word and receive a great reward. Deut. 32:35, Prov. 20:22, Jer.32:18, Jer. 51:56, Rom. 12:17-19, Heb. 10:30.

(P) JEHOVAH ELOHAY

El-Elohe-Israel

Jehovah Eloheenu.

Jehovah Elohay: the Lord, my God (Deliver us from trials).

El–Elohe-Isreal: the personal God of Israel. Jehovah Eloheenu: the Lord our God of fiery circumstances.

1 Pet. 4:12, Our faith in God brings Victory.

1 Pet. 1:7, I can call upon Jehovah Elohay, El–Elohe Israel or Jehovah Eloheenu to rescue me in my circumstances.

Is. 43:2: God is able to deliver us from every trial and He is also able to deliver us through every trial. Dan. 3:24-29, Heb. 11:34, Judges 6:15.

Jehovah Elohay, call upon him and he will empower you to overcome the enemy. Even with meager weapons: lamps, pitchers & trumpets. (Judges 7:20).

When I call upon Jehovah Elohay, he will perform the miraculous for you.

Judges 13: 3, 5 (40 years he raised up a deliverer)

(Judges 13:8,9, Judges 16:28,30) - El–Elohe Israel –The Personal God of Israel - to rescue that person from the destruction, we can replace the Name of Israel for the person we are interceding for.

E.g. El Elohe CHANGRA: the personal God of CHANGRA.

Jacob first called upon El Elohe Israel, Jacob’s circumstances were changed and his life transformed.

Jacob between two enemies. (Gen. 32:11,26,28).Jacob (supplanter) transformed to Israel (Prince).

El-Elohe-Isreal to rescue them from flames, Jude 23.

Jehovah Eloheenu, when the Body of Christ is under attack .To receive a miracle-global vision: 1 Cor. 3:13, Anything that survives God’s fire will come out like gold.

Exod. 24: Aaron and Hur were to assume leadership.

Exod. 24:18, Exod. 33:3-4, Exod. 32:5, Image worship led to immortality, Exod. 33:3.

Moses interceded to Jehovah Eloheenu (Psalms 103:7). Moses knew God face to face.

We need to know God in all aspects of his power - He is our Healer, Creator and Deliverer. But we must know God personally - as our friend and adoring Heavenly Father.

Take time every day to cultivate your relationship with Jehovah Elohay, “the Lord my God.” Allow him to reveal his Character and the essence of His being to you. As you grow in relationship, soon you will be able to expand your faith to pray to El-Elohe-Isreal and assume an integral role in helping relieve other’s suffering.

Finally, seriously consider your relationship with Jehovah Eloheenu, “the Lord our God.” Allow him to expand your vision to grasp his plan for the Body of Christ. You’ll be marvelously blessed as you receive answers to prayer for your church, your city and even your nation.

Jehovah Elohay

Scriptures: Josh. 7:7-8, Jud. 6:15, Jud. 13:8, Ps. 16:2.

El-Elohe-Isreal

Scriptures: Gen.33:18-20.

Jehovah Eloheenu

Scriptures: Deut. 1:6, 19, 20.

Deut. 2:33, 36.

Deut. 5:24.

Deut. 6:4.

Deut. 29:29.

SACRIFICES OF PRAISE

This module will be based on Sacrifices of Praise, when you learn this secret Satan will never again be able to defeat you!

The contents of this module are as follows:

1. INTRODUCTION

2. WHAT IS PRAISE

3. PRAISE BRINGS GOD’S PRESENCE

4. FIRST THINGS FIRST

5. WHAT IS THE “SACRIFICE OF PRAISE”?

6. THE KEY IN THIS STEP OF FAITH GOD HAS GIVEN TO ME FOR YOU IS…WHEN THEY BEGAN TO PRAISE!

7. WHAT DOES PRAISE HAVE TO DO WITH MY NEED BEING MET BY GOD?

8. AS YOU OFFER PRAISE, GOD WILL DEFEAT THE ENEMY AND BREAK HIS CHAINS OFF YOUR CIRCUMSTANCES!

9. TAKE THIS STEP OF FAITH NOW!

10. A LIVING TESTIMONY

11. CONCLUSION

1. INTRODUCTION

Praise is one of the most effective tools in the Spirit Realm to annihilate the works of the enemy. When we begin to praise and worship the Lord ,we are not just making noise but we are engaging in Spiritual Warfare where we are tearing down the principalities and powers of the air that have built strongholds and fortresses in the heavenlies.

There is a shaking and a quaking that is taking place in the Kingdom of Darkness. Chains begin to break as Ministering Angels begin to war in the Heavenlies with your Hallelujahs and Praise the Lord and Thank You Jesus etc. When you learn to praise God…offering up sacrifices of praise unto Him…

…no matter how impossible your situation or problems appear to be…

…no matter how discouraged and defeated you may feel…

…you are making room for God to work for you!

Remember this is God’s Word to you as his child: Satan will never, ever again be able to defeat you!

Why? Because you will learn the secret of offering up the sacrifices of praise to God. God cannot come in and work for you until you begin to praise Him for the answer.

2. WHAT IS PRAISE

KEY TEXT: PSALMS 34:1; PSALMS 145:10-12.

Praise is much more than just speaking words. It is not something done lightly or halfheartedly. It is worship unto God, an expression of thanksgiving and praise from the heart. First of all, for who He is, and then for all His manifold blessings and all that He has done for us.

Praise involves more than just lifting our hands and praising God during our worship services. Offering praise to God should be a way of life. Throughout the day, in everything we do, we should be praising God.

The mighty warrior King David wrote:

I will bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.

Psalms 34:1

We are to praise Him at all times! That means when things are going well, as well as when they are going bad and it seems everything is crashing in on us from every side. We are to offer up praise to Him when we are happy and blessed, as well as when we are sad and walking through a time of great testing and trial.

Our mouths are to be filled continually with praises unto God… for His faithfulness…His mercy…His love…His provision…His blessings…His protection…His healing…all His works…for all He has done and continues to do for us. In our homes, on the job, at the market-place, driving, wherever we are to speak forth his marvelous praises!

David said,

All thy works shall praise thee, O LORD; and thy saints shall bless thee. They shall speak of the glory of thy kingdom, and talk of thy power; To make known to the sons of men his mighty acts, and the glorious majesty of his kingdom.

Psalms 145:10-12

3. PRAISE BRINGS GOD’S PRESENCE

KEY TEXT: PSALMS 100: 2, 4

God inhabits …dwells…in the praises of His people (Psalm 22:3).As you fill your mouth with His praises and begin to praise Him, you bring His presence into your midst. You are able to enter into His very Presence as He draws near to you.

David said,

Serve the Lord with gladness: come before his presence with singing .Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.

Psalms 100:2, 4

As you praise Him, you are entering the very throne room of God, the inner court of His Presence …the intimate communion place where you are ministering unto Him through your praise and thanksgiving.

When we offer up praises from our hearts, it ascends unto God as a sweet smelling savor. He is blessed and delights to hear his people lift up His Name and glorify Him, not only in church during times of worship, but among the people of the world as a testimony of His greatness and majesty.

4. FIRST THINGS FIRST

KEY TEXT: GENESIS 8:21

After the earth was destroyed by the flood, the first thing Noah did was to build an altar and offer up a sacrifice of praise unto God for His mighty deliverance in sparing their lives.

And the LORD smelled a sweet savour; and the LORD said in his heart, I will not again curse the ground any more for man’s sake.

Genesis 8: 21

When God saw the sacrifice of praise Noah offered up unto Him, His heart was moved. He entered into a covenant with Noah and blessed him and all his sons.

5. WHAT IS THE “SACRIFICE OF PRAISE”?

KEY TEXT: PSALMS 50:23; 2 CHRONICLES 20:15, 17-19.

The sacrifice of praise is praise that is offered up regardless of the circumstances you are facing …when you don’t feel like it…when it looks like God’s Word isn’t true …when it seems you are being attacked in every possible way. As you begin to offer a sacrifice of praise, it opens the way for God to work on your behalf.

God has said,

He who sacrifices thank offerings honors me, and he prepares the way so that I may show him the salvation of God.

Psalm 50: 23 NIV

God wants to bring you to such a position of strength that even in the greatest trials and testings you face, when it seems everything is falling apart and your problems seem insurmountable…you will be able to look the enemy in the eye and offer up praise to God, knowing He will deliver you.

One of the greatest examples of a sacrifice of praise is when the children of Israel went out into battle against the Moabites and Ammonites and their allies.

Go with me onto the battlefield. The armies of Judah were greatly outnumbered.

A vast multitude had gathered together and had joined forces against them to destroy them.

As they looked at this formidable army arrayed with all their weapons, they became afraid. King Jehoshophat proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah. All the people, including women and children, even out of all the cities of Judah, gathered themselves together to fast and pray and seek God for Him to deliver them.

In the natural, there was no possible way they would be able to face this great army and defeat them.

Their only hope was the supernatural intervention of God upon their behalf.

As they fasted and prayed, God heard them and spoke through the prophet Jahaziel, and said,

Be not afraid nor dismayed by reason of this great multitude; for the battle is not yours, but God’s. Ye shall not need to fight in this battle : set yourselves , stand ye still , and see the salvation of the LORD with you, O Judah and Jerusalem : fear not, nor be dismayed ; to morrow go out against them: for the LORD will be with you.

2 Chronicles 20: 15, 17

When the people heard the word of the Lord spoken through the prophet, they believed it and began to praise God with a loud voice.

… and all Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem fell before the LORD, worshipping the LORD. And the Levites, of the children of the Kohathites, and of the children of the Korhites, stood up to praise the LORD God of Israel with a loud voice on high.

2 Chronicles 20: 18-19

The following day when they marched out into battle, they were not depending upon their own military might or strength, but upon God’s word that He would fight their battle for them. Jehoshophat did not gather together his mightiest warriors and place them on the frontline of the battle, but he appointed singers to go before the army to praise the Lord.

6. THE KEY IN THIS STEP OF FAITH GOD HAS GIVEN TO ME FOR YOU IS…WHEN THEY BEGAN TO PRAISE!

KEY TEXT: 2 CHRONICLES 20: 21-22.

God defeated the enemy and gave them the spoils!

The army of Israel marched out onto the battlefield singing praises unto God! What an awesome scene it was. In the natural, all the odds were against Israel. They were greatly outnumbered. It was totally impossible for them to win this battle. They faced certain defeat and death at the hands of their enemies.

As they began to march, their voices lifted together and resounded across the battlefield, “Praise the LORD; for his mercy endureth for ever!” (2 Chronicles 20:21).

As they faced the vast armies gathered together to destroy them, they offered a sacrifice of praise. When they began to praise God for the victory, God began to move on their behalf.

And when they began to sing and to praise, the LORD set ambushments against the children of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir, which were come against Judah; and they were smitten.

2 Chronicles 20:22

Faith that God is asking you to take is ACTION…Are you willing to be OBEDIENT …

In spite of what your conditions appear to be?

When they began to praise Him, it made room for God to work on their behalf. But it wasn’t until they began to praise Him that God intervened, set ambushments, and turned the enemy into their hands.

As Israel began to praise God, their enemies were thrown into confusion and turned upon one another. They fought against each other until they were all destroyed. None escaped! God not only defeated their enemies, He gave them the spoils which were so great it took them three days to gather it all!

7. WHAT DOES PRAISE HAVE TO DO WITH MY NEED BEING MET BY GOD?

Think about the circumstances you are facing. What is the enemy trying to use to defeat you?

The enemy came to steal, kill and destroy all that is good, pure and perfect in the sight of the LORD. The enemy seeks to gain a stronghold on your finances and every other area in your life as a believer, so that you will reach the point of giving up all hope that you will ever get out of debt or the situations you think are hopeless.

You may be unemployed with no source of income. Your situation may appear impossible. In the natural, there is nothing more that you can do …you have exhausted every possible natural resource. Your only hope is for God to intervene on your behalf.

You may be facing problems in your family for which there is no answer in the natural. Your marriage may be on the verge of divorce. You may have children who are rebellious, a son or daughter who has become addicted to drugs; a husband or wife who is bound by alcohol; unsaved loved ones who desperately need the Lord.

It may be you are suffering from a long term sickness or physical sickness or physical handicap. You may have a disease that is considered incurable. You may be in constant pain and there is nothing that can be done to relieve it.

Regardless of how desperate your circumstances may be or how impossible they may seem to you, as you begin to offer up sacrifices of praise unto God, you will be making room for God the Father, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit, together with the army of Angels to work on your behalf. Just as God delivered the children of Israel out of the hands of her enemies, brought confusion upon them and defeated them, as you continually speak forth praises of God, He will put the enemy to confusion and supernaturally work on your behalf to meet your every need.

8. AS YOU OFFER PRAISE, GOD WILL DEFEAT THE ENEMY AND BREAK HIS CHAINS OFF YOUR CIRCUMSTANCES!

KEY TEXT: HEBREWS 13:15 TAB, ACTS 16: 25-26

Whatever crisis you are facing begin to offer the sacrifices of praise unto God.

If you are facing a financial crisis, begin to offer financial sacrifices of praise unto God for breaking the enemy’s chains on your finances, even though you may be at the point of bankruptcy, or at the point of hopelessness and despair.

If you are facing sickness in your body begin to offer up healing sacrifices of praise unto God for breaking the enemy’s chains over your health, even though in the natural realm you may be deteriorating, keep giving the Lord praises.

Every day, continue to praise and worship God for meeting your financial needs, healing needs etc… regardless of the circumstances or how desperate and hopeless your situation may seem.

The Apostle Paul told the Hebrews:

Through Him (JESUS) therefore let us constantly and at all times offer up to God a sacrifice of praise , which is the fruit of lips that thankfully acknowledge and confess and glorify His name.

Hebrews 13: 15 TABS

This is the key to your victory in whatever circumstances you may be facing today. Paul knew the power that is released as we keep praise upon our lips and continually offer up praises to God even during times of great trial.

Beaten…bleeding…thrown into a dark dungeon…chained to the stocks…what did he do?

He began to offer up a sacrifice of praise!

And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them. And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken: and immediately all the doors were opened, and every one’s bands were loosed.

Acts 16: 25-26

As Paul and Silas prayed and praised God, God supernaturally intervened and delivered them from that prison cell!

9. TAKE THIS STEP OF FAITH NOW!

As you take this Step of Faith and begin to cultivate a life of praise …continually offering up sacrifices of praise at all times…in all your circumstances…it will make room for God to supernaturally intervene and work on your behalf.

Remember, God didn’t move on behalf of the armies of Israel until they began to praise.

God didn’t send the earthquake to deliver Paul and Silas until they began to praise!

God is waiting for you to begin to praise Him so that he can begin to work on your behalf! As you learn to keep the praises of God continually upon your lips and offer up sacrifices (offerings) of praise unto God, God’s word to you is that …Satan will never…ever be able to defeat you again!

10. A LIVING TESTIMONY

In the year 2003, I was facing tremendous stress in completing one of my computer assignments for the University of London. My mom and I decided to offer to God the sacrifices of praise by singing “ We have the Victory in Jesus Name and I went into the Enemy’s Camp and took back what he Stole from Us” , after an hour the phone rang and my mentor in Information Representation offered a helping hand towards me.

By God’s Grace I not only handed up my assignment on time but I also earned an A+ grade in the course examination .In 2005 my Final year, I was very sick.

At the beginning of the 1^st exams Differential Equations to my last, Optimization; I started to vomit and had stomach problems, but each day while going for the exams I had Prophetic Warfare Praises being played in my car and I would sing loudly.

I was fully aware of the power of Praise and worship and continued to press on in high Praises.

I went to my doctor after a couple of weeks and he confirmed to me that I was in excellent health.

In October 2005, I received my results from the University of London which stated I graduated with 1^st. Class Honors in Mathematics, Computing & Statistics all because of offering up Sacrifices of Praise unto God which paralyzed the enemy and routed his demons against me in Jesus name.

I give all the Glory to the LORD JESUS CHRIST and ALL THE PRAISES GO BACK TO GOD ALMIGHTY.

11. CONCLUSION

If the Body of Christ was to ever learn the art of Sacrifices of Praise, there would be no demonic power to hold back what God Almighty has ordained for his people & what God Almighty can do within his Blood washed Saints who are redeemed by His Precious Blood.

The Church will walk in such power and victory; the world would be astonished at Presence and dignity of God over us his saints.

My Prayer is that You would rise up and offer to the Lord a heart full of Praise daily and Glory in His Holy Name.

I exhort you, in the Name of the Lord, fellow Christians; there is absolutely nothing that is impossible to Our Matchless Powerful God.

Keep the high praises of God upon your lips. Offer up a sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving to God. Praise Him regardless of the circumstances you face and regardless of how you feel. Praise Him continually!

SPIRITUAL TIMING

This module will be based on Discerning Seasons of change in the Realm of the Spirit {Ecc. 8:5} with respect to our lives and its contents will be as follows:

1. TIME CAN BE YOUR FRIEND

2. DISCERNING TIMES AND SEASONS

3. A TIME FOR GIFTS, REVELATIONS AND OFFICES

4. PITFALLS OF THE WRONG TIMING

5. BLESSINGS OF THE RIGHT TIMING

6. RECEIVING REMEDY AND RESTORATION

1. TIME CAN BE YOUR FRIEND

KEY TEXT: 1 PETER 4: 2

The only place where time becomes your friend is in the Spirit realm. People who live in the spirit know how to work and walk with time.

Gen 1:1 Time matures and heals. A spirit-filled man can walk in step with God and work the works of God without stress or strain. He understands time. Time means stability and nurturing. Time expands and deepens our insight. When we walk with time, we walk with patience.

Walking securely in the timing of God alleviates fear. There is no fear or doubt in the proper timing of God. Godly timing produces courage, boldness, security and strength, Job 24:1. If you stay close to the Lord, you will be able to move according to His seasons. It is important for us to follow the leading in our Spirit. This kind of obedience only comes from seasons of prayer and intercession. Prayer alerts your spirit to the commands of Heaven. It causes your inner man to take precedence over your mind, resulting in the right action at the right time. Mark 14:41, Ecc. 8:5. Some in the Body of Christ launch out too soon and have aborted their entire ministries because of lack of divine preparation purposes and have launched out too soon.

Many have aborted their entire ministries because they were not equipped to handle the trouble they encountered. We need to know when to go and when to stay, when to speak and when to remain silent. It is our goal to hit accurately the timing of God so that Heaven can reap the benefit of a full and bountiful harvest.

2. DISCERNING TIMES AND SEASONS

KEY TEXT: Luke 12: 54-56; Luke 9: 60.

We live in a new day, a new spiritual time. You cannot spiritually progress living in past times and moves of God anymore than you can have growth in your natural life, while living in the past. We are to learn from the past, but we are not to live there. We are to live in the present and lock into the future. It is the season to reap the harvest, to hear from heaven, we can reap the full potential of souls, declare the works of God in the nations.

The church needs to regain sensitivity to repentance.

Demons know the spiritual time. {Mat 8:29} If the Devil, his angels, and demons know time, then certainly the Body of Christ should set themselves to know divine timing.

New Testament transition: Luke 4:16.

God arranges situations in his timings, if we do not get in his way.

Luke 4:18, 19, 21. Listeners miss their day of visitation because they clung to the past time of God. They had grown to understand the past and were comfortable there.

Mat 3:2. John was a proclaimer of the timings of God in that day. Mat 3:11; John 1:30, 31-34; John 3:30. John, the Baptist, did not fight to stay in charge of the hour. He let Jesus take over. We need to have an awareness not only that times and seasons do change, but we need to know when they change and whether we need to increase or decrease.

God changes the times and seasons. Dan. 2:21. Move with God and what he is doing. Jer. 29:4-14. Daniel in Babylon – God’s season for pruning, rebellion and idolatry off his people through exile and life in a strange Land. Yielding to the judgment- as God told them to do- would have allowed them to use the time of captivity for genuine repentance and changing of their ways. Ecc. 8:5 An immature Christian will cherish something beyond its time. A mature Christian will be joyful over the changes because it is according to God’s divine will. Mature Christians know God will never bring us down – no matter how it looks. He always brings those who love and serve him up to a better place.

Spiritual Hunger: An important characteristic that causes God to take us from one season to another. The Pharisees desired in their minds, their Messiah fit their own scenario. They missed him. Spiritual hunger is one of the most powerful instincts in the Spirit Realm because it is tied to the survival to our spiritual walk. As we continue to prepare our hearts, God will continue to mature his leaders and proclaimers. By staying in the word of God and prayer, we will continue to sharpen our sensitivity so that we can excel into maturity. Change of time/ seasons is exciting to those who are hungry for the Spirit of God.

3. A TIME FOR GIFTS, REVELATIONS AND OFFICES

KEY TEXT: PROVERBS 15:23; ISAIAH 50:4.

We have the ability, by our spirits, to speak the correct words at the correct time. By speaking the right words at the right time, it would refresh, rearrange and encourage those who hear.

Right timing of God will produce an atmosphere in which we can release the revelation inside of us. But if we speak out in the wrong timing, our words produce a counter – reaction in the hearts and minds of the people.

New songs or old songs, it is the spirit we sing them out of that counts. We must learn from the unction or we become religious. There is an anointing for certain actions and operations.

Lord teach us to operate from the unction, for it will lead to Godly results every time.

4. PITFALLS OF THE WRONG TIMING

KEY TEXT: 2 SAMUEL 11: 1.

When people do not move with God’s timing for them, they are vulnerable to the traps and temptations of the enemy. David ended up in this story as an adulterer and a murderer, because he did not go with the right time. Missing God’s timing is almost as dangerous as deliberately being disobedient.

What it means is that God walks on, and you are not under the shelter of his wings to one degree or another. He will never leave us, but we quite often walk away from Him. He is still our Father, yet we are not in the close fellowship necessary to be in tune with Him. When we are not in tune, or sensitive to the spirit, we do not hear Him as clearly when he warns us of things to come, Hos. 4:6 God’s timing might destroy him, almost did exactly that.

Pride: 2Samuel 11:2, when we are not sensitive to the timing of God, peace leaves and restlessness comes. When we are out of the will and timing of God, our mind is not on the things of Heaven. Uncontrolled desire and normalcy leaves. It almost seems as if common sense is nowhere to be found. Extreme behavior patterns surface, because the desire has become so great that the sense of right and wrong has been numbed. Uncontrolled desire has blinded them from the timing and relationships of God.

Results averted from accurate timing. The sign of a mature Christian is his ability to walk accurately in God’s timing. Revelation must be released in accuracy of time. Everything the Holy Spirit gives you belongs in a sequence of His timing. We must speak out of the unction of spirit, which will keep us in step in timing. Don’t prophesy to anyone unless you have the anointing from the Holy Spirit to do so.

There must be a divine stirring inside of you. His prophecies are meant to begin a work immediately when they are received.

Prophets must remain sensitive to the timing of God. The prophetic unction gives you power to speak out the Word of God in a high-ranking force with divine authority. It carries weight and rearranges the thoughts and directions we are walking.

It is time for the prophetic anointing to be manifested in the five fold offices.

Timing with praise and worship is essential. There is coming a prophetic anointing on praise and worship.

Loving comfort: If you are not surrounded by those who can sharpen you like iron, you are being set up for a great fall. Learning to walk with God’s timing means responsibility and an amount of pressure. 1John 2:16 I have learned to live my life according to the timing of God and the calling upon my life. Christians, who are single, particularly need to look for God’s timing in connection with marriage.

A heart for the people: 2Sam 11:25, Num 20. God takes the people and the representation of his heart towards them very seriously.

Judges 6:12-14, 16. When leadership and believers have a heart for one another, a unity comes that cannot be penetrated by the works of darkness. The Body of Christ, when unified in heart, is invincible. John 13:1 Whatever God had called you to do, be it to lead or to follow, do it with a heart for the people.

5. BLESSINGS OF THE RIGHT TIMING

KEY TEXT: Num. 16:3, Eph. 4:11-18, Est. 2:13,15,17, Est. 4:14,16, Est. 9:13, Est. 8:17, Chron 12:32, Jud. 8:23, Ecc 3:1.

Godly authority: Esther chose to submit to his authority in her life and listened to his Godly advice, it caused her to enter into God’s correct timing, and it saved the entire Jewish nation from destruction. Ester 2:10,20. Godly authority is designed by God for our protection and covering. Finding and submitting to Godly authority creates strength inside of us and gives us the added courage to walk in obedience. It is ordained of God and not appointed by a friend or an idea. Num 16:3, Eph 4:11-16, 17, 18

It is imperative that we submit ourselves to Godly authority in this hour, believer and leader, so that the Spirit of God can accomplish his end time plan through us and save the nations today.

Motives must be right. Est. 2:13, 15, 17 Fasting and prayer: Prayer is the vehicle of travel in the spirit, the steering wheel is the Word of God and the fuel is your persistence. There is no wall to thick prayer cannot plow through.

Prayer is vital to our spiritual strength {Esther 4: 14}.

Strong character and a strong spirit will position you to know exactly what you are to do and where you are to go, and nothing more or nothing less.

Judges 8:23; Ecc. 3:1 There is a correct season and a correct time to come forth and do the job you have been positioned to do. Prayer and fasting will keep you alert to God’s plans. Esther 4:16, Esther 9:13, Esther 8:17, 1Chron 12:32. Understanding in the Hebrew means, “to perceive”.

It is the will of God that we perceive by our spirits the time we are in, and then to know the job we are to do within that timing.

6. RECEIVING REMEDY AND RESTORATION

KEY TEXT: EPHESIANS 5:16

* Some points on how to tell God’s time:

Do not seek another person’s opinion as absolute direction on what you sense in your spirit. Go to your Father and say, “Father, show me the timing of these things. Help my perception to be stronger.”

Believe what you get in your spirit.

Seek God on the messages you hear or read from Ministers of the Gospel.

One of the easiest ways to check a message or a word is to pray and ask God, then stay with what you hear in your spirit.

* Listen to the prophecies you hear: when those things begin to be fulfilled, you know God’s timing is changing.

What if you miss it? {Eph. 5: 15-16}

Redeeming the time means, “rescue from loss”. God can recover and redeem the time through his grace and mercy. If you miss it, get up, repent, find out what you did wrong and go on. Use your mistakes as stepping-stones, not stumbling blocks. You pray in repentance: “Father, I am sorry for missing it. If you arrange the time for me to do it again, I will do it your way, forgive me for making this mistake. Thank you for redeeming the time for me.”

TITHING… ANSWERS TO MAJOR QUESTIONS

Question: Is tithing required under the New Covenant?

ANSWER: One of the major questions many Christians have concerning tithes is whether or not tithing is still required under the New Covenant. Many think that tithing was instituted under the Old Covenant…under the Law…and since we now live under the New Covenant, Christians are no longer required to give their tithes…a tenth of their income…to God.

To answer this question, we must determine when the practice of tithing was first instituted. Tithing is not a man-made ordinance or tradition. It is not a legalistic form or ritual required by the Law. It is an outward expression of the covenant relationship we have with God, and it is God’s method of pouring out His blessings upon us.

Tithing did not begin with the giving of the Law. God set tithing into order before the Law was given. The practice of giving one-tenth of the produce of the land and of the spoils of war to priests and kings was an ancient and deeply-rooted custom in existence for more than 400 years, long before the time of Moses and the giving of the Law.

Abram gave tithes of the spoils of war that he won over the kings of Sodom and Gomorrah. He recognized Melchizedek as being God’s representative and gave him his tithe. “But this person who has not their Levitical ancestry received tithes from Abraham (himself) and blessed him who possessed the promises (of God)” (Hebrews 7:6 TAB). Jacob made a vow to God that he would give tithes of all that He gave him. (Genesis 28:22)

Later, as part of His covenant with Israel, God required the children of Israel to give the tithe…a tenth…of all they possessed. God considered the tithe as belonging to Him. When they gave their tithes in obedience to Him, the children of Israel were only giving what already belonged to Him. “And all the tithe of the land, whether of the seed of the land, or of the fruit of the tree, is the LORD’S: it is holy unto the LORD” (Leviticus 27:30).

When Jesus established the New Covenant, He did not abolish the practice of tithing. Jesus said, “Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfill” (Matthew 5:17).He confirmed that we must not neglect giving our tithes. He told the Pharisees, “Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye pay tithe of mint and anise and cumin, and have omitted the weightier matters of the law, judgment, mercy, and faith: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone” Matthew 23:23). He did not reprove nor condemn them for their strict adherence to tithing, but for their neglect of the more important matters of the Law… justice, mercy and faithfulness. Jesus said,… "You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former…”(Matthew 23:23, NIV).

Jesus’ teaching established a new level of giving which extends beyond the tithe. He taught through His words and actions that our giving must become our lifestyle. He is our pattern for giving . With the ultimate price He paid, we must also be willing to give, not only 10 percent, but 100 percent of all that we are and all that we have!

We must not limit our giving to our tithe; we must be willing to give 100 percent of ourselves…our time…our abilities…our finances in fulfilling the will of God upon the earth.

Tithing is still part of our covenant of giving, but God desires to take us beyond our current level of giving. Under the New Covenant ,our giving to God is no longer limited to a set formula or dictated by duty. When we give our tithes and offerings to Him, we must give according to the pattern Christ set of UNLIMITED, LIBERAL GIVING!

We are not bound by a legalistic approach, but give our tithe and offering according to the direction of the Holy Spirit. We give it not out of duty, but from our covenant relationship with God. As we do this , God will pour His blessings into our lives in such abundance that, not only will our needs be met, but the work of God throughout the world will continue to flourish, and His end time plan will be accomplished.

QUESTION: What is the purpose of our tithes?

ANSWER: God’s purpose for the tithe is very clear. God spoke through Malachi, “Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house…” (Malachi 3:10). What does this mean?

God planned for there to be a divine sufficiency in the work of the Lord. His purpose for the tithe was to support the Levites who devoted themselves solely to their responsibility in the service of the Tabernacle.

When the children of Israel took possession of the Promised Land, God did not give any of the land to the Levites for their inheritance . God gave them the tithes of the children of Israel as their inheritance. God said, “ And, behold, I have given the children of Levi all the tenth in Israel for an inheritance, for their service which they serve, even the service of the tabernacle of the congregation” (Numbers 18: 21).

The tithes of the children of Israel were distributed among the Levites and their families for their necessary food and provision so they would not be encumbered or concerned with the cares of providing for themselves or accumulating houses and lands.

The tithes of the children of Israel were their only means of support.

From the tithes they received from the children of Israel, they were required to give a tithe of all they received from God as a heave offering to the Lord. God instructed the Levites through Moses, “…When ye take of the children of Israel the tithes which I have given you from them for your inheritance, then ye shall offer up an heave offering of it for the LORD, even a tenth part of the tithe” (Number 18 : 26). This heave offering was to be the very best of all they received. (Numbers 18: 29)

After they presented the very best portion to God and gave it to Aaron, the High priest, the remaining portion belonged to them, their families and all their households. God told Moses to tell the Levites, “And ye shall eat it in every place, ye and your households : for it is your reward for your service in the tabernacle of the congregation” (Numbers 18: 31).

Who are the modern-day Levites?

Ministers within the fivefold ministry, who give themselves solely to the work of the ministry, are modern-day Levites. God placed apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers within the Body of Christ, and gave them the responsibility of building up and bringing the Body of Christ to full maturity. (Ephesians 4: 11-14)

Today, God intends for the ministers within the fivefold ministry be supported and under girded by the members of the Body of Christ through the giving of their tithes and special offerings.

Consistently throughout Scripture, God’s plan was that the Temple or meeting place was built and maintained by offerings, and the Levites were supported through tithes. The atonement offering of one half shekel for all males, 20 years and older, was used for the upkeep of the Tabernacle. Freewill offerings were used for the building of the Tabernacle in the wilderness, the Temple in Jerusalem , and later for its restoration.

Our tithes today should be given to support the apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers whom God placed within the Body of Christ, and the freewill offerings should be used for the upkeep of our church buildings and the work of God in the nations of the world.

God planned that there be no lack in the House of God! If every member of the Body of Christ were faithful in giving their tithes and offerings, there would be more than enough to fulfill the work of God around the world. We would have the necessary finances now to evangelize the entire world and bring in the final end time harvest before Christ’s return.

QUESTION: What is God’s “Storehouse?” Where should we give our tithes?

ANSWER: God directed the children of Israel to bring their tithes to the place where He would establish His Name. Moses told the people,

“But unto the place which the LORD your God shall choose out of all your tribes to put his name there , even unto his habitation shall ye seek, and thither thou shalt come: And thither ye shall bring your burnt offerings, and your sacrifices, and your tithes and heave offerings of your hand, and your vows, and your freewill offerings, and the firstlings of your herds and of your flocks” (Deuteronomy 12 :5-6).

The children of Israel were not allowed to eat their tithe wherever they chose. They were required to eat it ,along with their household and the Levites , at the place God directed in the House of the Lord. (Deuteronomy 6 :17-19).

As they brought their tithes and offerings, God wanted them to rejoice before Him in His sacred presence over the abundance that He had poured into their lives.

God said , “Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house…”(Malachi 3:10). The storehouse was comprised of special storerooms or treasuries which had been built in the House of God where they stored the tithes that the children of Israel brought to present to God. Every year, they brought their tithes, along with their first fruits and offerings to the House of God. Out of this storehouse, the tithes were given to the Levites.

The teaching that is prevalent today within the Body of Christ is that the local church is the “storehouse” and that members are to limit giving of their tithes to their local church. In reality, the local church is only part of God’s “storehouse.” The purpose of the tithes is to support the fivefold ministry… apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers who have given themselves totally to the ministry of building the Body of Christ around the world.

God’s “storehouse” today is not just a single church, nor a particular denomination, but the overall work of God throughout the world. The storehouse is the total work of the Kingdom. God never intended the tithes to stay within a local body of believers so that they could consume it only for the needs of their local congregation. There is not one Scripture where God ever gave the tithes to the local synagogue. God does not intend local churches to get “fat” from their tithes, but that the church sow part of it into the work of God in other areas of ministry.

God held the individual responsible for the distribution of the tithes. When they had obeyed God fully regarding the tithes, THEN they were able to ask God’s blessings to be released upon them. Moses instructed the children of Israel:

“When you have finished setting aside a tenth of all your produce in the third year, the year of the tithe, you shall give it to the Levite, the alien, the fatherless and the widow, so that they may eat in your towns and be satisfied . Then say to the LORD your God: “I have removed from my house the sacred portion and have given it to the Levite, the alien, the fatherless and the widow, according to all you commanded. I have not turned aside from your commands nor have I forgotten any of them. I have not eaten any of the sacred portion while I was in mourning, nor have I removed any of it while I was unclean , nor have I offered any of it to the dead. I have obeyed the LORD my God; I have done everything you commanded me. Look down from heaven, your holy dwelling place, and bless your people Israel and the land you have given us as you promised on oath to our forefathers, a land flowing with milk and honey” (Deuteronomy 26: 12-15,NIV).

God expects you to pray and seek His direction regarding where He wants you to give your tithes. Once you receive His direction and do as He directs you by His Spirit, you can clearly say to God, “I have obeyed your voice. I gave what you asked me to give where you asked me to give.” Then, you can look up to heaven and ask God to RELEASE HIS SUPERNATURAL INCREASE! After you have obeyed Him, THEN you can call for the blessing God promised as a result of your being obedient in giving your tithe and offerings.

When you act in obedience to God, it sets in motion a chain of events which causes God’s promises to happen!

The bottom line is: you must be led and directed by God’s Spirit as you give your tithes into His “storehouse” to support the fivefold ministry He established. “God’s storehouse” includes all ministries where the Word of God is preached in a demonstration of power; where souls are continuously being won into the Kingdom of God; where people are healed and delivered by the power of God!

QUESTION: Do we give our tithes on our gross or net income?

ANSWER : To answer this question, we must first have a breakthrough in our understanding regarding the type of giving God expects us to practice today.

During Jesus’ ministry, He demonstrated and taught a new level of UNLIMITED, LIBERAL giving which far exceeds the tithes. The tenth of our income…of all that God gives us…already belongs to Him. Under the New Covenant, we must not be limited to giving just our tithe. We must follow the example Christ set for our giving.

All that we are and all that we possess belongs to God. All our finances should be dedicated and consecrated to Him, and we must be willing to be led and directed by His Spirit in our giving. What we give is no longer dictated by a legalistic approach or formula, but by the direction of the Holy Spirit.

The children of Israel were directed to give tithes OF ALL THEY POSSESSED…all their crops, all the fruit of their trees, all their livestock! Today, God expects us to give tithes of ALL He has given us . I believe this involves giving a tenth off the top of all our income!

When God’s people receive a fresh revelation concerning their finances, and the UNLIMITED, LIBERAL GIVING God wants us to practice, they will no longer be concerned with how much they are required to give, but they will give freely and liberally as a result of their relationship with Almighty God as their Source of Total Supply!

QUESTION: Can we give something besides money for our tithes?

ANSWER: THERE are many Christians who think by giving their time and devoting their talents to the work of God they have given their tithes. With the establishment of the New Covenant, God expects us to give 100 percent of all that we are and all that we have! The apostle Paul told the Romans, “I beseech you therefore, brethren ,by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service” (Romans 12:1).

Giving 100 percent of ourselves… our time…our abilities…our finances to God is our REASONABLE SERVICE! Giving your time is not a substitute for giving the tenth of your income, and does not negate your responsibility for giving your tithes.

QUESTION: When we fail to give our tithes and offerings to God, is it sin?

ANSWER: God considers the tithe … a tenth of all that He gave us…as belonging to Him. Moses told the children of Israel , “And all the tithe of the land, whether of the seed of the land, or of the fruit of the tree, is the LORD’S : it is holy unto the LORD” (Leviticus 27 :30).

When we give our tithes, we actually give the Lord’s tithe. It belongs to Him, and we are only giving what is His.

When we withhold or fail to give God tithes, we are ROBBING Him! God asked the children of Israel , “Will a man rob God? Yet ye have robbed me. But ye say, wherein have we robbed thee? In tithes and offerings. Ye are cursed with a curse: for ye have robbed me, even this whole nation” (Malachi 3:8-9).

Now, let me ask you a question. Is it a sin to steal something that does not belong to you? Yes! But what about stealing from God what is rightfully belongs to Him? Yes , it is sin, and when we fail to give our tithes, we are not obedient to Him. God said, “Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse…”(Malachi 3: 10). God’s Word teaches us, “Honour the Lord with thy substance , and with the first fruits of all thine increase : So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine” (Proverbs 3: 9-10).

Before the majority of Christians filling our churches today experience a financial breakthrough wherein they receive God’s promised blessings, they must repent for withholding their tithes! Many live in financial bondage because they have not been faithful and obedient in giving God their tithes. God is saying to the Church, as He said to the children of Israel, “…Return unto me, and I will return unto you, saith the LORD of hosts…”(Malachi 3:7).

If every born-again child of God was faithful in giving his or her tithes according to God’s plan that He revealed to us through the Word, there would be no lack! If every Spirit-filled, on-fire Christian gave the way God intended us to give, we would have an abundance to fulfill His work of bringing in a harvest of souls in this end time hour!

If you have been withholding your tithes and offerings, repent and ask God ‘s forgiveness. Then, regardless of the financial circumstances you face, start giving God your tithes and offerings. As you take this step of faith, believe God to break the bondage of debt from off your life, open the windows of heaven and pour out His supernatural increase until there is not enough room for you to receive it!

The apostle Paul said, “Now this I say, he who sows sparingly shall also reap sparingly; and he sows bountifully shall also reap bountifully. Let each one do just as he has purposed in his heart; not grudgingly or under compulsion; for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound to you, that always having all sufficiency in everything, you may have an abundance for every good deed”(2 Corinthians 9:6-8,NAS).

God’s Word is clear! As you faithfully give your tithes and offerings to God, in accordance with His Word, you will have His DIVINE SUFFICIENCY!

The tithe opens the windows of heaven. Your offerings determine the measure that God will use to flow His blessings to you through the open windows of heaven!

THE WATCHMAN

WATCH: to look at, observe closely, to look after, mind, to keep awake: the act of keeping guard, someone who keeps or those who keep guard.

WA TCHMAN: a man who guards (a building at night)

INTERCESSOR: a person who acts as a peacemaker between two people, nations etc.

RESTORATION OF THE WATCHMAN ANOINTING

The functions of the watchman and the intercessor are different. The watchman brings focus by speaking the 'now' word of God while the intercessor hears the 'now' word of God and begin to pray in that direction. Each has a role which strengthens the other. God is restoring all things through the Body of Christ: the restoration of the Prophetic movement, Apostolic and Intercessory Prayer movement. The watchman's ministry is part of the Prophetic ministry.

The watchman is a type of prophet. .He/she helps communicate God's heart so that the Body of Christ is activated to achieve its highest calling. The watchman is called to give key words in various spheres of influence.

The intercessor is one who stands in the gap between heaven and earth, pulling on heaven to change earth. In the old testament the word 'to preserve' was used for watchman, when the 'preserving word' spoken by the watchman is taken on by the intercessor together we will preserve what God has given us charge over. We will literally occupy the land by placing God in the highest place and by destroying the work of the enemy. Through the linking of the watchman and intercessory ministries we can lean on the Holy Spirit to show us how to take back that which has been stolen from God's people.

The effectual fervent prayer is one that is active operative and powerful. It provides an intermediary between heaven and earth, "pulling" heaven to earth. It takes righteous fervent relationship with God to stand against the power of the gates of hell.

As men and women with the fivefold ministry gifts function together in their anointing there will be a transfer or impartation of that anointing to all saints. It is the saints who will cause the kingdoms of this world to become the kingdoms of our Lord Jesus Christ and see the return of Christ as meant Biblical prophecies are fulfilled. (Daniel 7)

The watchman has been set in place to guard, protect, foresee and bring words of warning from God. This will offer the saints the opportunity to respond, repent and bring reconciliation so that the kingdom and dominions will be given to the saints. The restoration of the watchman ministry will help eliminate many pitfalls and problems in the church.

The watchman's responsibility is to 'see' the wolf and to 'see' the snake not kill them. He/She is responsible to see it, pray it and say it to the appropriate people. He/She is only a messenger on God.

The watchman and the intercessor must work together as a wheel within a wheel helping the Body of Christ to move forward as the Spirit of God is leading. As the watchman sees the destination ahead and the intercessors hear the word, warring over the word in prayer until it is accomplished, the church as a whole would benefit.

THE WATCHMAN MINISTRY

There are three Hebrew words for watchman TSAPHAH, SHAMAR and NATSAR and each gives insight into the role of the watchman.

.TSAPHAH - peer into the distance, to observe, await, look up, and keep the watch. The watchman peers into the distance and receives the forewarning from God, He then speaks forth the word that can bring preservation, change, protection and strategy. The words spoken reveal hidden things which God is disclosing so that the church can be victorious overcomers and redeem the KAIROS time.

SHAMAR - to guard, to protect, attend to, beware, take, heed, keep, mark, look narrowly, observe, preserve, regard,

reserve, save, sure, wait, watch. God makes use of the watchman as a 'hedge of protection' around a ministry. The watchman may guard that ministry from wolves in sheep clothing.

NATSAR - to guard, to keep, monument.

The watchman is placed in strategic places so that he/she can look out over the situation. God himself is described as a watchman. God watches over His Word to perform it and it will accomplish what He sent it to do. He watches over all His creation, the heavens, the earth and under the earth. He watches over Israel.

God functions in every gift He has given to the church. The watchman in the secular realm watches with trained natural eyes. He provides protection through what he saw with his natural eyes.

When we are reborn we become supernatural beings, born of the Spirit of the Lord. Our senses are sharper. Our sense of hearing needs to be focused, for we need to recognize the sounds in the spiritual realm. Beside sounds there are smells, visions and feeling. God instructs us through the five senses.

As watchmen we need to be alert and watch out for that which is good, evil or temptation etc. Being alert enables us to sidestep the wiles of the devil in our lives and become more proficient in discerning good and evil.

In the prophetic books the watchman is not like the secular watchman appointed by a king, he is appointed by God. He has been given that gift to report, as in the Old Testament what he sees in the spiritual realm, with his spiritual eyes and what he hears with his spiritual ears. Erg Ezekiel, Isaiah and Jeremiah. God handpicks those he desired to serve as watchmen. It is a mandate from God to speak the visions, words dreams etc. God has given. As the watchman cries out we should know how to regulate the course of events; the direction in which we should be moving.

THE FUNCTION OF THE WATCHMAN

1. To speak the word of God (lamentation, mourning, woe)

2. To be watchman prophets (to see in the Spirit and in the scriptures what God is

about to do)

3. To give warning. He hears the word of God declare His divine purposes and bring a word of warning to those not aligned with His plan. His function here is to bring preservation, salvation, redemption and repentance to those who will heed the warnings. The watchman's words encourage a need for change to be made.

4. To give the word, not to control whether or not it comes to pass. E.g. When Jesus

spoke to Peter of His future death in Jerusalem.

5. Words of warning spoken by the watchman reflects God's love for us. By bringing

the words of warning God demonstrates His love, grace and mercy.

EZEKIEL, THE WATCHMAN

Ezekiel was made a watchman prophet. (Ezek 3:17-21) God spoke through him to the people of Israel. He gave warning to the Israelites. Sometimes the watchman is required to expose sin. (Jeremiah 2: 14)

Many times the words of warning are bitter, but once released the watchman becomes clear again for the burden has been shifted from him to the people. Ezekiel also spoke words of hope: a restoration and future for Jerusalem; his brethren would inherit the land and have a new spirit and heart. He became a SIGN for the house of Israel. God set and appointed Ezekiel to this position. He did not volunteer. God still sets his watchmen today. God spoke through Ezekiel about the idols found in the house of Israel. God was giving them a chance to repent. Watchmen are responsible only to give the word

THE IMPORTANCE OF THE INTERCESSOR

Intercession is prayer on behalf of another. Intercessors often bear the burden and responsibilities of persistently praying until they sense God's will is accomplished or feel a release from God. God wants the intercessor to be £Tom among the people of a nation (Ezek 22:30) (Jer. 5:1). The intercessor hears the word and stand before God to see the nation turn to God through his/her labour in prayer. When God gives the word to an area if only one person responds His anger can be averted.

God is moving through the church as a corporate body. The church can hasten the coming of the Lord. God knows when the prayers of the saints have filled the bowls and the time is right. He is looking for corporate prayer to bring forth His purposes.

Sometimes the watchman gives the warning and has to walk away hoping that intercessors understand the gravity and pray. Sometimes God tells him to get back on the wall. It therefore becomes the job of the intercessors to carry the burden of the Lord, step into the gap and seek His mercy.

The watchman ministry is a constant standing before the Lord on behalf of the land and the people. As prophets, watchmen are intercessors. However they may not qualify as the intercessor God is looking for in each situation. For God may want the people themselves to respond, or because when the cup of iniquity is full, nothing will change God's mind.

However if there is one who repents over the detestable things God will relent and turn from His anger. When the watchman releases the burden it is no longer his burden it becomes that of the intercessor; to make intercession, plead, petition God on behalf of the land and seek reconciliation between God and His fallen creation. Sometimes while making intercession it may become necessary to inquire of the watchman again and again. (Isaiah 21: 11-12) In the Old Testament God wanted to hear the intercessor one who would cry out for the truth (Isaiah 59:15-16) but no one heeded His call, He looked to Jesus who took that role. Jesus literally placed Himself on earth as the agent to stand in the gap and pay the price of redemption for fallen creation and bring the kingdom of God to earth. After His resurrection and ascension Jesus continues to be our intermediary with The Father. In the temple Jesus said, "My house has a purpose and that is as a place of prayer for all nations and peoples". This was a call for all people everywhere to pray.

Intercessors can change the course of history (Matt 25:32). Everyone is called to be an intercessor as a human being, a man. The watchman may be the only one who may occasionally be exempt from interceding.

The intercessor is the cog in the wheel, the connector between heaven and earth to keep the wheel moving toward the fulfillment of God's will being established on earth. They have to press on until God's purposes are fulfilled. There must be a mixture of the word and faith as we work in prayer to see His word accomplished. (Isaiah 55 10: 11)

Watchmen and intercessors need to function in harmony. Neither can function effectively without the other. As the watchman is given the opportunity to speak the word of God the intercessor stand in the gap and pleads and petition God on behalf of the land then we will see change. A people, a nation can be changed as the watchman and intercessors labour together. Both watchmen and intercessors have to resolve not to be silent regardless of the circumstances. Sometimes the choice may be life threatening like Queen Esther, Mordecai-Watchman, Esther - Intercessor. Had they chosen to remain silent God would have found someone else to expose the enemy's plan to destroy the nation.

THE COMMISSIONING AND CHARACTER OF THE WATCHMAN

Cleansing must take place in us, it is through our lips the word of God is carried. The fire of God must touch the mouth of His prophets. When we do not line up with God, He will never use us ego Jonah and Balaam, who were only used once. However God used Jeremiah (Jer 1:7-9) (Jer 6:17) HE made Jeremiah a watchman in the midst of the people.

God gives us the opportunity to say "Here I am, send me" and desire us to be pure and holy. Our character and heart have to be purified by the fire of God. God chooses and forms us as He has needs. He refines and develops His character in us. In this process we learn to die to ourselves and live for God. The souls realm, the mind, the emotions and the will have to be submitted to God. (Philippians 3:7-14) The Watchman has to be tenacious and made of strong stuff, tough stuff which God can work in us. Repentance is the key to redemption: to overcoming.

The Watchman obeys and speaks God's words. His vision must be able to see what God wants to show him. He must know and live his life by the written word of God. The life of a Watchman must be pure, holy, and righteous. As intercessors we should be watching over the watchman with our prayers. The Watchman's life has to be accountable to guard against spiritual pride and! or false responsibility. He is not a law unto himself. The watchman must also maintain a sense of hopefulness. Without hope the watchman may want to give up.

We should be interceding for the rich men of the earth (Matt 19:24, 26). God always gives warning before he acts. The watchman has to 'blow the trumpet' which would signal that destruction is ahead.

STANDING BEFORE THE LORD

One of the ways we will do greater works is by standing before the Lord. We must wait on Him. To stand means remaining still in our spirits so we are able to hear and to respond to God. When we are still we are able to hear His voice and move at His command. Also when we cease from our thoughts and activities then we are able to hear and know God's thoughts. (Ex. 14: 13) It is only by standing in His presence that we can hear His voice. Abraham stood before the Lord (Gen 18:22) (Gen 19:27) and God revealed what He was about to do. God also allowed Abraham to try to change His mind. God was looking for someone among them.

A vexing spirit will cause one not to intercede. We cannot allow this vexing spirit to remain active for people around us depend on our intercession. As we persevere to hear the voice of God and respond, we will overcome the power of the vexing spirit. When we stand before God we need to allow Him to purify us of our sins so that His glory will be magnified in and through us. This purifying process is for both watchmen and intercessors.

Many times God may require the watchman to speak troubling words because of the distress caused by the inhabitants of the land. He must always be prepared to receive repercussions and yet remain firm in the Lord and the words God has spoken (Kgs 18:21, 22). The watchman must be continually standing at his post ready to receive God's direction. He must also understand when God is speaking a now word and when He is speaking a future word. The watchman must have a high level of faith and trust. He also has to be able to identify the point in time when the recorded Word is being fulfilled.

The watchman, the intercessors, the interpreters of dreams and visions and administrators who know how to administrate the spirit of God need to work together. Each has vital part in seeing God's purpose accomplished.

In order to stand before the Lord we must be righteous (see Prov. 10:12, 13, 21, 25)

KEEPING THE WATCH

It is vital that we keep the watch everyday and in every aspect of our lives. We however need to ask God to quicken our spirit to those things that are in opposition to His purposes and plans. The watch is a 'normal' part of our lives therefore our senses need to be sharpened trained and disciplined. All can watch but not all are appointed to be watchmen. (2Ch.23:6). The watchman must not be complacent (Matt 24:36-51) for the only way to avoid falling into Satan's trap is to watch and pray. Temptations keep us from the watch God has called us to perform. As we follow the commands of the Lord we will be effective in our watch as overcomers and move into the fullness of life that God has for us. As we keep watch we will not be taken unawares. (1Peter 5:8). Jesus wants us to be bound to Him petitioning Him to keep us from harm and to pray, 'Deliver us from evil'. Jesus is commanding us to watch for the dangers and to keep ourselves aligned with Him. We do not know when Jesus will return however there are four watches of the night: evening, midnight, cockcrowing and morning. (Luke 12:37).

The enemy has watch just like we have only his watch is for evil purposes. Satan does not want to lose power, his hold over the earth.

All of us, the saints have grace from God that enables us to watch. The watchman who is appointed by God or set in place by God has a different sphere of influence. God will set the watchman in place to speak the words of His heart that bring warning, thereby making the watch more effective. When information gained through the individual watch and the prophetic words of the watchman are joined together, intercession is more successful. God did not allow the watchman to be the intercessor but He was looking for a man among them who would pick up the burden and pray.

THE ROLE OF THE INTERCESSOR

The intercessor must stand in the gap before the Lord on behalf of the land. He must intercede for the situation to be turned around however the ultimate outcome is not the

intercessor's responsibility. The assignment will be completed when the veil of deception will be drawn back, the ones being prayed for will be allowed to see their choices without deception and to make a conscious effort to obey or disobey. Without deception the choice will be clear. The Holy Spirit will reveal, declare, disclose and transmit everything the Father has to us. Jesus continually said WATCH AND PRAY. Watching is a gift. Be faithful and watchful. When you are faithful God will put you over all His possessions.

THE WATCHMAN'S SPHERE OF INFLUENCE

Every sphere belongs to God, nothing belongs to Satan. We are in a war along with all creation against Satan and people of every tongue, tribe and nation, both male and female will be used for the furtherance of God's kingdom on earth.

Jesus has already given us the tools we need to regulate the course of events. We need to know what is bound and loosed. Closed and opened in the heavens. The cry of the intercessor is the same as the words of Jesus. 'Thy kingdom come'. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven (Matt 6: 10). We have been raised up and seated with Christ in heavenly places. From this place we are able to take the keys of the kingdom of heaven and use them to open and close those things that must the opened and closed as the Spirit directs. Jesus comes to bring redemption to all. There will be a day when all men will have an understanding of the salvation God planned for us at the beginning of the world.

In the Body of Christ a watchman can be called forth to speak the clear world of God as part of his job is to watch over the integrity of the ministry. (Jer. 23: 1-2). In these verses God reveals the men were not acting with integrity. In Jer 23:30-34 God expressed His reaction concerning false prophets. God will pour out His wrath over the house of the false prophet, priest, and pastor. It is important that the watchman take his position as a guard over the house of God. God chooses and calls individuals for specific roles in His church; however the individual must have a willingness to serve God. If the individual is not willing God will find someone else.

God has a unique destiny for the nation of Israel and as intercessors we have the burden to pray for the peace of Jerusalem. Only when the Israelites receive back the land promised to them will God's word be fulfilled. As the watchmen and intercessors fulfill their role Jerusalem will become the praise of the earth.

Watchmen can also make a difference in the secular realm. If recognized and heard the watchman will help guard a company.

DISCERNING THE TIMES

It is important to discern the times so that we would know where we are in history and what are God's plans for the church and the world.

Watchmen need to watch over the Word of God; all unfulfilled Bible prophecies. Like Daniel the watchman must seek the Lord for the revelation of His times and seasons. He must know the Word of God and watch over it. In doing so we will understand what has been completed and what is yet to come. (Isa 11: 11-16) Part of the words Isaiah spoke has been fulfilled, 'but he shall smite the earth' remains to be fulfilled. The time when the earth will be full of the knowledge of the Lord and the Gentiles shall seek, are well underway for the majority of the Christians today are Gentiles. (Luke 21:22, 24) Verse 24 is for now. It is time for the times of the Gentiles to come to an end. Intercessors pray for the peace in Jerusalem. Intercession, spiritual warfare and sometimes specific action are required to assure the fulfillment of God's words.

God wants to restore the old foundations as well as bring forth the new. The very foundation of Israel with God's covenant with Abraham. God is calling us back to rewalk the old foundations, the foundations of righteousness that He originally established and restore them; pull them time to the plumb line of righteousness and judgment.

CHRONOS - a measurement of moments by a chronometer. KAIROS - is the opportune time, an opportunity to do.

Kairos is the appropriate time while Chronos embraces all possible Kairos time. The Israelites under Moses missed their Kairos time and wandered for forty years.

God will use the watchman to identify junctures of time that His Kairos time. When the Kairos time is announced intercessors must press through with effectual fervent prayers to God’s words into being. If we miss that Kairos time we will have to wait on another. We must earnestly desire that God shows us the times and the seasons and be willing to speak forth the understanding He reveals. God alone does not wish to affect what happens in time. Satan knows that he will eventually be finished therefore he tries to change times and laws at every opportunity. We therefore need to know the plans of the enemy. To counteract Satan's attempt to change laws intercessors have to be stationed in key places. When we know the plans, the times and seasons we can pray and intercede until God’s plans unfolds on earth.

We should be looking for signs that indicate a change in the course of events. As we press into God He will reveal the times and seasons. When we know the times and the seasons our prayers can be more targeted and effective. The scriptures include many things that still must be fulfilled before Jesus can return. The intercessors need to arise and take the words of God and remind Him of His word and cry out for labourers so that Jesus can return.

THE BODY IN UNITY

God has given certain gifts that are needed for the Body of Christ to become unified so that the saints can do the work of service and ministry. There must be a yoking together of apostles, prophets, evangelists pastors and teachers so that God's end time purposes can be brought forth. As we work together the church will become unified.

We have to allow the Holy Spirit to work in and through us and the fivefold ministry have to advance in their training of the saints for the church to fully grasp and move into the fullness of time. We must listen to the words of the watchman to stay in sync with

God's purposes. Intercessors must pick up the burden and cry out for the unity of the faith.

The restoration of the watchman is in preparation for the Lord's return. God's warnings will not bring fear to those who belong to Him but help them move closer to the coming of the Lord and His glory. Each individual must do his part to keep, preserve, redeem and restore all that God has given us.

We have a vital role to play in the fulfillment of God's purposes. The restoration of the watchman needs to be accepted into the church. The role of the intercessor is also very critical. The watchman has to rise up and accept God's appointment and his anointing. He has to humble himself, study the Word, seek to hear God's voice and deliver as He directs. Be accountable and faithful wherever He has put you.

The Intercessor has to raise his hands and join God's army, volunteer to pray and intercede, align with the watchman and pick up the burden released by the spoken word. Press on until there is a release. Watch and pray.

Church leaders, spiritual leaders must allow the watchman to function for the corporate prayers of the saints will be more powerful than ever. And the corporate anointing will bring the miraculous for prison doors will be opened, lame will walk and the blind will see. It is only when there is unity will there be the glory of God.

Before Jesus returns Bible Prophecy must be fulfilled. We need to recognize when is the Karios time and join together to hasten His coming.

Vashti Bissessar

17^th May 2007

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