March 2016
Week 2
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Week 1 -> “STRIKE WITH A BURNING PASSION”
Scripture: When Elisha was in his last illness, King Jehoash of Israel visited him and wept over him. “My father! My father! I see the chariots and charioteers of Israel!” he cried.15 Elisha told him, “Get a bow and some arrows.” And the king did as he was told. 16 Elisha told him, “Put your hand on the bow,” and Elisha laid his own hands on the king’s hands. 17 Then he commanded, “Open that eastern window,” and he opened it. Then he said, “Shoot!” So he shot an arrow. Elisha proclaimed, “This is the Lord’s arrow, an arrow of victory over Aram, for you will completely conquer the Arameans at Aphek.” 18 Then he said, “Now pick up the other arrows and strike them against the ground.” So the king picked them up and struck the ground three times. 19 But the man of God was angry with him. “You should have struck the ground five or six times!” he exclaimed. “Then you would have beaten Aram until it was entirely destroyed. Now you will be victorious only three times.” (2 Kings 13)ENCOURAGEMENT: God can give you complete victory! Elisha commanded King Jehoash to shoot forth an arrow of victory over the Arameans at Aphek – that guaranteed victory over the present battle. However, the next prophetic act in striking the ground was even more significant because Jehoash had the opportunity to claim a FUTURE complete victory over Aram. These next 40 days can have a significant impact and influence on your future. Not only can we believe for complete victory over many battles in life – from sin, addiction, oppression, bondages, but I believe God can do exceedingly and abundantly more than what we can ask or imagine. As a church, we are believing for a strong momentum and culture of discipleship where people from many nations will be discipled and raised up into leadership to impact nations. Like King Jehoash, who ruled Israel, we as God’s children and his church have a choice to respond to the call to seek and pursue God in this season with all our heart, soul, mind and strength. Let’s make every effort to SEEK Jesus & his presence, not just what he will give us in answers to our requests! I believe God is waiting us to be full of zeal and burning passion as we seek him and lay hold of his promises in his word. Maybe you haven’t yet decided to pray and fast in this season or you are non-committal about fasting – I want to encourage and exhort you to MAKE EVERY EFFORT to take up the arrows of victory and strike the ground five or six times – dare to believe for more. Our prayers in this season will not only affect your present situation but also your future – the future of your children and family, our church, our city and our nation!Prayer Points:
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JOURNALLING EPHESIANS 1: “IN CHRIST JESUS” Prayer: Ps Jonathan Mok |