Written by REVELATIONS FOR TODAY by Pastor Michael Obata
Luke 18:1 – New International Version (NIV)
1 Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up.
If only Christians new the tremendous authority and power of GOD that can work in them when they pray, they would pray without ceasing. There are no powerful prayers but powerful Christians that pray. The power that works in us is not of our own making but the POWER of GOD in us. For we are no longer ordinary we now belong to CHRIST. The scriptures in 1 John 4:4 says” You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.” One of the hallmarks of a Spirit-filled Christian is their devotion to prayer. The scriptures in Jude 1:20-21 (AMP) says” But you, beloved, build yourselves up on [the foundation of] your most holy faith [continually progress, rise like an edifice higher and higher], pray in the Holy Spirit”.
The bible teaches us the importance of words. Life and death are in the power of the tongue. Prayers serve various purposes. However, all kinds of prayer involve speaking or declaration of words. WORDS ARE THE BRIDGE BETWEEN THE REALM OF THE PHYSICAL AND THE SPIRIT. The challenges we face as Christians are not physical, they are spiritual. In the same vein blessings are spiritual and our actions in the physical brings their manifestation in the physical realm (Ephesians 1:3). Matthew 12:37. Words chart the course of one’s life. As Christians we obtain the full package of salvation through our words. When we believe the promises of our FATHER and in prayer make declarations of those promises we bring the manifestation of those spiritual blessings into physical manifestation. Romans 10:9-10 – For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
Praying in the Spirit not only strengthens us but transforms us into the GOD-kind that we are meant to be (John 10:34, 1 John 5:4) – the expression of the Glory & power of GOD here on earth. We really do not know how to pray as we ought to, but it is the ministry of the HOLY SPIRIT to ensure we pray correctly. This is made possible when we pray in the spirit especially praying in tongues. The scriptures in Romans 8:26 tells us “In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know how we ought to pray, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groans too deep for words.” Some Christians are under the misconception that praying is designed as means to deal with a challenge or get GOD to do their bidding.
Dealing with a challenge involves exercising our power and authority through the spoken word of GOD (Rhema). The scriptures tell us Christ Jesus often withdrew Himself to quiet places to pray (Luke 5:16) in the early hours of the day. When it came to dealing with a challenge, HE spoke WORDS that convey power and authority. Behold that same power and authority have been given to us. The power and authority of GOD in us is only effective when we constantly fellowship with the WORD and the HOLY SPIRIT. Secondly, the practice of righteousness makes the power of GOD in us activated. Proverbs 28:9 – One who turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination. Employing different principles of prayers will ensure you are always victorious, and you prosper in life. One of the most important praying principles is the praying in the early hours of the day where you take authority over your day and shake the wicked out of it (Mark 1:35, Job 38:12).
Praying in the Spirit strengthens the will of a Christian and it makes you to operate in the spirit of wisdom. We have assignments from the LORD at different seasons and stages of our lives that could be careers, businesses, ministry …… Praying in the Spirit ensures our successful accomplishment of GOD’s purpose even amid challenging situations. Praying in the spirit ensures we are not overwhelmed by the challenges we face. Praying in the Spirit ensures we are never confused and always receive divine direction and order to achieve GOD’s purpose for our lives. Let us continue to pray in the Spirit without ceasing and we shall always experience great victories in every area of our lives.
Scripture meditation
Jude 1:20, Romans 8:26, Luke 18:1, & John 14:20-26.
Prayer
Glorious FATHER, thank You for the gift of Your Word and Your HOLY SPIRIT that makes me to always pray in the Spirit. FATHER cause the anointing of Your SPIRIT and power to work mightily in me, and I receive Your Grace to pray always without ceasing. In JESUS NAME.
Confession
I pray in the Spirit always and I am continually built up like an edifice from glory to glory!