HOW TO GAIN AUTHORITY WITH GOD (4)
Scripture: First Kings 17:1; 18:1
In First Kings 17:1 we find a prophet who knows God so well he can decree, “As the Lord God of Israel lives, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, except at my word.” Elijah k-n-e-w God. He knew Him so well that after 3 1/2 years, in First Kings 18:1, when God said, “Go, present yourself to Ahab, and I will send rain on the earth” Elijah brought a restoration of cleansing and a purification to the land based on relationship. What can we expect in the latter days? When sin abounds can we really expect grace to abound and bring a harvest out of what would have been great destruction. If we can’t through relationship, then we’re denying all that the prophets promised. When God prophesied destruction against Judah, it only came because He could not find anyone to stand in the gap. Where are those who will embrace the loss and develop the relationship necessary to save the land? God is looking. Will He find the fertile soil of such relationship at your house?
===PRAYER===
I come to the throne of God with my petitions and for others who do not know how to ascend to the throne. In Jesus’ name, I am bold toward Satan, demons, evil spirits, sickness, disease, and poverty, for Jesus is the Head of all rule and authority — of every angelic principality and power. Disarming those who were ranged against us, Jesus made a bold display and public example of them, triumphing over them. I am bold to declare that Satan is a defeated foe. Let God arise and His enemies be scattered. I take comfort and am encouraged. I confidently and boldly say, “The Lord is my Helper; I will not be seized with alarm — I will not fear or dread or be terrified. What can man do to me?” I dare to proclaim the Word toward heaven, toward hell, and toward earth. I am bold as a lion, for You, Father, made me the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus. I am complete in Him! Praise the name of Jesus! Amen.
Psalms 27:14; 68:1 Acts 4:29, Hebrews 4:16; 10:19; 13:6 AMP Ephesians 3:12; 6:19,20 AMP; Mark 11:23,24 Colossians 2:10,15 AMP Proverbs 28:1; 2 Corinthians 5:21