Read Mark 9:33-37 we have the same issue being worked out among the twelve. We are told in Ephesians that in this new Family we have been accepted. How about you and me? Can we accept what the Lord says to us about who He has made us in His Family? The first principle is that we become servant of all. We were not called to dictate to anyone, we were called to serve each other wholeheartedly. The first assignment is to serve. Jesus’ disciples were looking for position not for servanthood. They wanted power and influence and the opportunity to do something significant. The qualifier was learning to serve! It still is the qualifier! All servanthood is rooted in receiving God’s acceptance!
- Pray for the church of Christ that requires unity as a source of strength in these dire times that will enable them to stand against the wiles of the enemy.
- Pray that sectionalism, tribalism, pride, lack of forgiveness, past memories etc. that make up the middle wall of partition, separating the body of Christ, will all be devoured by the power of the might of God, and replaced by the unconditional love of God. (Eph 2:14; 6:10b).
- Pray that in the year 2021, the occult will fall into every pit they dig with their tongues for the righteous. (Pro 28:10; Ecc 10:8).
- Ask the Lord to locate every word proclaimed, declared, uttered, spoken against the righteous into the heavens and the earth and into any part of creation; pray that the blood of Jesus will cancel and blot them out so there will be no record of any unrighteous or bitter word against the righteous. (Col 2:14)