KINGDOM PRAYER ROOM

PRESERVED BY PRAYER By: Pastor Bismark Torglo. ANCHOR SCRIPTURE: PSALM 3:4-5; 40:1-2 Psalms 3:4-5 [4]I cried unto the LORD with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy hill. Selah. [5]I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the LORD sustained me. Psalms 40:1-2 [1] I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry. [2]He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings. MESSAGE TOPIC: PRESERVED BY PRAYER By: Pastor Bismark Torglo

Security In God's Blessings By Pastor Bismark Torglo. 1. The Blessing of the Lord establishes a hedge around the life of the blessed 2. The blessed of the Lord is never vulnerable Meaning that the blessed of the Lord is not at the mercy the forces of life. Let God be true and all Devils be lies. The blessed of the Lord is never vulnerable The blessed of the Lord is never at the mercies of the forces of the enemy 3. The provision of the Lord is always accompanied by the protection of the Lord.

1 Chronicles 4:9-10 [9]And Jabez was more honourable than his brethren: and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, Because I bare him with sorrow. [10]And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that thine hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me! And God granted him that which he requested.

1 Corinthians 13:13 [13]And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity. 1 John 4:7 [7]Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God.

The supernatural is our natural lifestyle and our inheritance by Redemption. John 3:6,8 [6]That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. [8]The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit.

Jeremiah 29:12-13 [12]Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you. [13]And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart.

Acts 19:13-15 [13]Then certain of the vagabond Jews, exorcists, took upon them to call over them which had evil spirits the name of the Lord Jesus, saying, We adjure you by Jesus whom Paul preacheth. [14]And there were seven sons of one Sceva, a Jew, and chief of the priests, which did so. [15]And the evil spirit answered and said, Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are ye?

Daniel 10:1-3,12-13,19-21 [1]In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia a thing was revealed unto Daniel, whose name was called Belteshazzar; and the thing was true, but the time appointed was long: and he understood the thing, and had understanding of the vision. [2]In those days I Daniel was mourning three full weeks. [3]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. [12]Then said he unto me, Fear not, Daniel: for from the first day that thou didst set thine heart to understand, and to chasten thyself before thy God, thy words were heard, and I am come for thy words. [13]But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me one and twenty days: but, lo, Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me; and I remained there with the kings of Persia.

Praying in the Spirit (Rom. 8:26; 2 Tim. 1:6-7; Rom. 8:27; 1 John 5:14-15) Romans 8:26-27 [26]Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. [27]And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God. 2 Timothy 1:7 [7]For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. 6a. Praying in the Spirit is praying with power; it occasions the release of power at the place of prayer (2 Tim. 1:7; Acts 1:8) 2 Timothy 1:7 [7]For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. Acts 1:8 [8]But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. 6b. Praying in the Spirit is praying according the will of God (Rom. 8:27; 1 John 5:14-15) Romans 8:27 [27]And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God. 1 John 5:14-15 [14]And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us: [15]And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him. Praying according to the will of God ushers you into the realm of answered prayers 6c. Praying in the Spirit is praying in the realm of mysteries or hidden secrets (1 Cor. 14:2) 1 Corinthians 14:2 [2]For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries. 1 Corinthians 2:9-10 [9]But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. [10]But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God. SCRIPTURAL EXAMPLES OF PEOPLE WHO PRAYED IN THE SPIRIT AND EXPEDITED ANSWERED PRAYER: 1. Our Master Jesus (John 11:33; Rom. 8:26; John 11:41) John 11:33 [33]When Jesus therefore saw her weeping, and the Jews also weeping which came with her, he groaned in the spirit, and was troubled, Romans 8:26 [26]Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. John 11:41 [41]Then they took away the stone from the place where the dead was laid. And Jesus lifted up his eyes, and said, Father, I thank thee that thou hast heard me. When you pray in the Spirit you can handle issues before they arise or arrive 2. Paul the apostle (1 Cor. 14:18; 2 Cor. 2:14) 1 Corinthians 14:18 [18]I thank my God, I speak with tongues more than ye all: 1 Thessalonians 5:17-19 [17]Pray without ceasing. [18]In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. [19]Quench not the Spirit. Ephesians 6:18 [18]Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; 2 Corinthians 2:14 [14]Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place. Shift higher in the realm of praying in the Spirit and you will have greater dimension of answers to prayers 7. Praying with sacrifice (Ps. 50:5,14-15; 1 Sam. 1:11; Luke 7:2-6; Ps. 20:1-3; Acts 10:4; 1 Sam. 1:18-19; 7:9-11) Psalms 50:5,14-15 [5]Gather my saints together unto me; those that have made a covenant with me by sacrifice. [14]Offer unto God thanksgiving; and pay thy vows unto the most High: [15]And call upon me in the day of tro

4. Fasting is the expression of desperation to God and the amplification of desire (Jer. 29:13) Jeremiah 29:13 [13]And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart. Psalms 63:1-3 [1]O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is; [2]To see thy power and thy glory, so as I have seen thee in the sanctuary. [3]Because thy lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise thee. God will never turn away or turn down the prayer of the desperate Psalms 102:17 [17]He will regard the prayer of the destitute, and not despise their prayer. James 5:17-18 [17]Elias was a man subject to like passions as we are, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain: and it rained not on the earth by the space of three years and six months. [18]And he prayed again, and the heaven gave rain, and the earth brought forth her fruit.

FACTORS THAT EXPEDITE ANSWERED PRAYER: 1. Praying with gratitude; praying with appreciation (Ps. 100:4; Phil. 4:6KJV; MSG; 1 Cor. 10:10; Ps. 106:12; 2 Chron. 6:12-15; 7:1; John 6:11-12; 11:41-44; 1 Sam. 17:34-37) Praying with appreciation is a major amplifier of prayer effect/outcome/result. Psalms 100:4 [4]Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name. Philippians 4:6 [6]Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. Don't fret or worry. Instead of worrying, pray. Let petitions and praises shape your worries into prayers, letting God know your concerns. 1a. Appreciation for what God has done before is qualification for what He is yet to do Murmuring, complaining or ingratitude equals disqualification The absence of appreciation equals qualification for destruction (1 Cor. 10:10) 1 Corinthians 10:10 [10]Neither murmur ye, as some of them also murmured, and were destroyed of the destroyer. To appreciate what He has done before is to precipitate what He is yet to do Appreciation is application for more – Bishop David Oyedepo

WHAT ARE LIMITATION Inability (Limitation to fulfill one's purpose) - Definition: Lack of ability to achieve something - Explanation: Inability can hinder humanity from fulfilling their God-given purpose. (Isaiah 40:29. “He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.” ) Jeremiah 29:11 [11]For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. - Scripture: "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" (Philippians 4:13) Hindrances (Obstacles to progress) - Definition: Something that blocks or impedes progress - Explanation: Hindrances can slow down or stop humanity from achieving their destiny. (Hebrews 12:1, "Let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us") - Scripture: "And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart" (Galatians 6:9) - Scripture: "And shall say, Cast ye up, cast ye up, prepare the way, take up the stumblingblock out of the way of my people." (Isaiah 57:14)

SECRETS OF SUPERNATURAL SPEED: 1. The life of vision (Hab. 2:1-2) Habakkuk 2:1-2 [1]I will stand upon my watch, and set me upon the tower, and will watch to see what he will say unto me, and what I shall answer when I am reproved. [2]And the LORD answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it. Every visionary is a runner; every time God shows you what to do with your life, He has given you the secret of speed. Men of vision run where others walking because they see what others don't see. Vision is simply assessing God's plan for our life. It is discovering or the discovery of where we belong in the journey of life. unto God's plan for our life unfold our destiny remains hidden as his written where there is no vision in the people perish.

WHAT IS THE PROFITABILITY OF HOPE? 1. Hope is the bedrock of faith (Heb. 11:1; Col. 1:23) Hebrews 11:1 [1]Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. 1a. Hope that is concretised equals faith. Nobody can be in faith who is without hope Faith is only grounded and settled if hope is in place 1b. Hope is the building block of faith. The scarcity of hope is the bankruptcy of faith

PRODUCTS OF DEDICATION TO THE WORD: 1. The Word builds faith (Rom. 10:8, 17) Romans 10:8,17 [8]But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach; [17]So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. Every new insight raises your faith level Light/Rhema is the fuel for faith 2. The Word builds strength (Matt. 4:4; 1John 2:14) Matthew 4:4 [4]But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God. You cannot be weak if you are worded 1 John 2:14 [14]I have written unto you, fathers, because ye have known him that is from the beginning. I have written unto you, young men, because ye are strong, and the word of God abideth in you, and ye have overcome the wicked one. You don't win by size, you win by faith and your faith is fed by your light!

DIVIDENDS OF DEDICATION: 1. Distinction (Mal. 3:18) Malachi 3:18 [18]Then shall ye return, and discern between the righteous and the wicked, between him that serveth God and him that serveth him not. Malachi 4:1-2 [1]For, behold, the day cometh, that shall burn as an oven; and all the proud, yea, and all that do wickedly, shall be stubble: and the day that cometh shall burn them up, saith the LORD of hosts, that it shall leave them neither root nor branch. [2]But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings; and ye shall go forth, and grow up as calves of the stall. To stand with God and for God is to stand out in life 2. Preservation (Mal. 3:17; Ps. 91:14) Malachi 3:17 [17]And they shall be mine, saith the LORD of hosts, in that day when I make up my jewels; and I will spare them, as a man spareth his own son that serveth him. Psalms 91:14 [14]Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name. To be dedicated to God is to be defended by God; to be dedicated to God is to be delivered by God

BENEFITS OF THE HELP OF GOD: 1. Victory in battle (2Chron. 20:1-23, 14:11-12) 2 Chronicles 20:22-23 [4]And Judah gathered themselves together, to ask help of the LORD: even out of all the cities of Judah they came to seek the LORD. [5]And Jehoshaphat stood in the congregation of Judah and Jerusalem, in the house of the LORD, before the new court, [22]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. [23]For the children of Ammon and Moab stood up against the inhabitants of mount Seir, utterly to slay and destroy them: and when they had made an end of the inhabitants of Seir, every one helped to destroy another. 2. Deliverance from trouble and the wicked (Ps. 37:39-40) Psalms 37:39-40 [39]But the salvation of the righteous is of the LORD: he is their strength in the time of trouble. [40]And the LORD shall help them, and deliver them: he shall deliver them from the wicked, and save them, because they trust in him.

The most important help anyone can get is the Help of God.  2 Kings 6:26-27 [26]And as the king of Israel was passing by upon the wall, there cried a woman unto him, saying, Help, my lord, O king. [27]And he said, If the LORD do not help thee, whence shall I help thee? out of the barnfloor, or out of the winepress? Psalms 60:11-12 [11]Give us help from trouble: for vain is the help of man. [12]Through God we shall do valiantly: for he it is that shall tread down our enemies. Psalms 37:18-19 [18]The LORD knoweth the days of the upright: and their inheritance shall be for ever. [19]They shall not be ashamed in the evil time: and in the days of famine they shall be satisfied. Philippians 4:19 [19]But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

Spiritual and purposeful (Esth. 4:16) This is where the fast is declared in desperation with clearly defined and stated objectives. Esther 4:16 [16]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. THINGS TO NOTE ABOUT PURPOSE: 1. Purpose is key to power (Gen. 32:24-28) Anytime anywhere that anyone must see power there must be purpose in place. Nothing we do can be powerful until we do it purposefully. Genesis 32:24-28 [24]And Jacob was left alone; and there wrestled a man with him until the breaking of the day. [25]And when he saw that he prevailed not against him, he touched the hollow of his thigh; and the hollow of Jacob's thigh was out of joint, as he wrestled with him. [26]And he said, Let me go, for the day breaketh. And he said, I will not let thee go, except thou bless me. [27]And he said unto him, What is thy name? And he said, Jacob. [28]And he said, Thy name shall be called no more Jacob, but Israel: for as a prince hast thou power with God and with men, and hast prevailed.

WHAT PURPOSE WILL A PURPOSEFUL SPIRITUAL FAST ACCOMPLISH? 1. Prayer fire intensification for drastic Divine intervention (Esth. 4:16) People of God because there is purpose for the fasting and there is a clear and a stated objective our prayer fire is intensified and there is a corresponding drastic divine intervention.  Esther 4:16 [16]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. So we pray all right we fast alright but if there is a purpose attached to the fasting then our prayer fire is intensified and there is divine drastic movement in our lives and destiny.  2. Spiritual authority boost for victory over enemy forces (Matt. 17:21) When we engage in the purposeful fasting with a clear stated objective then there is a boost in our spiritual authority against the forces of Hell.  Fasting amplifies your spiritual authority to back your prayers in all that to gain victory and maintain your dominion over the forces of hell and over enemy forces.  Matthew 17:21 [21]Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting.  When purpose is in place in fasting our spiritual level and a spiritual authority level is boosted hallelujah. 

PROVISIONS OF REDEMPTION: 1. Salvation from sin (2Cor. 5:21; Isa. 53:5) 2 Corinthians 5:21 [21]For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him. Isaiah 53:5 [5]But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. 2. Rescue from sickness (Isa. 53:5; Matt. 8:17) Isaiah 53:5 [5]But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. Matthew 8:17 [17]That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities, and bare our sicknesses. 3. Rescue from curses and spells (Gal. 3:13; Col. 1:13) Galatians 3:13-14 [13]Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree: [14]That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith. Colossians 1:13 [13]Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:

THE VALUE OF GOD'S PRESENCE: 1. The Presence of God is the guarantee of the future (Ex. 33:14) Exodus 33:14 [14]And he said, My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest. Revelation 22:13 [13]I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last.  To travel with God is to be in the future even in the present.  2. The Presence of God is the guarantee of rest; it frees you from stress and tension (Ex. 33:14; 1 Kings 5:4) 1 Kings 5:4 [4]But now the LORD my God hath given me rest on every side, so that there is neither adversary nor evil occurrent. 2 Chronicles 20:30 [30]So the realm of Jehoshaphat was quiet: for his God gave him rest round about.

WHAT IS PRAYER ABOUT? 1. Prayer is about the sharing of thought, feelings and emotions between the Creator and the creature (Matt. 6:9-10) Matthew 6:9-10 [9]After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. [10]Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Psalms 27:4 [4]One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to enquire in his temple. 2. Prayer is about the giving of thanks, praise and worship to the Creator by the creature (Matt. 6:9; Ps. 100:4; 150:6; 3:5)

WHAT DOES PRAYER SEEK TO ACHIEVE: 1. Prayer is about communication or discussion between the Creator and the creature (Matt. 6:9, Gen. 18:23-24) Matthew 6:9 [9]After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Genesis 18:23-24 [23]And Abraham drew near, and said, Wilt thou also destroy the righteous with the wicked? [24]Peradventure there be fifty righteous within the city: wilt thou also destroy and not spare the place for the fifty righteous that are therein? 2. Prayer is about the expression of value, honour and reverence for the Creator by the creature (Matt. 6:9) Matthew 6:9 [9]After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. The prayer of adoration can secure for you more drastic results than coming with petition or a supplication.

Remain positive in declaration (Ps. 91:2; Prov. 18:21; Isa. 43:26; Num. 14:28; Isa. 44:26: Matt. 12:36-37) Psalms 91:2-3 [2]I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust. [3]Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence. In times of negative situations, there is the temptation of negative affirmation. Proverbs 18:20-21 [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. [21]Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof. Your declarations determine your manifestation or your destruction; Never sympathize with anyone enough to join them in saying that this can happen to everyone, that does not make you human it does not make you natural it rather opens the door for search negative possibilities into your own life. People of God we have to understand that any reality outside the reality of the word of God is a reality and we must not commit to rate under no circumstance your utterance determines your outcome. You can talk your way into life and talk your way into death Joel 3:10 [10]Beat your plowshares into swords, and your pruninghooks into spears: let the weak say, I am strong. Does it mean I am lying man of God when I say I am strong even when I am weak the answer is no. Refuse the situation and declare your expectation.

WHAT WEAPONS DO YOU NEED TO WALK IN VICTORY? 1. Refuse to fear (Ps. 91:1-5; Job 3:25; Phil. 1:28; Prov. 3:25-26; 2Tim. 1:6-7; Isa. 8:12-14; 43:1-4) Psalms 91:1-5 [1]He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. [2]I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust. [3]Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence. [4]He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler. [5]Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day; The refusal to fear is a covenant demand for Divine preservation, victory and dominion. This means in order for God to prove that he is your Defender we must prove that will we trust him beyond anything that we must fear.

Rescue from infirmities and diseases (Isa. 53:5; 1Pet. 2:24). Isaiah 53:5 [5]But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. 1 Peter 2:24 [24]Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed. 7. Rescue from curses and bondage (Gal. 3:13-14; 1Pet. 1:18) Galatians 3:13-14 [13]Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree: [14]That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith. 1 Peter 1:18-19 [18]Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers; [19]But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot: 8. The release of peace and deliverance from crisis (Isa. 53:5) Isaiah 53:5 [5]But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. Anything that was fighting our peace, Christ took it, so we can live in peace You are not permitted to live from crisis to crisis 9. Rescue from scarcity and shortage (2Cor. 8:9; Rev. 5:12) You are not permitted to struggle for survival; Calvary took care of your welfare 2 Corinthians 8:9 [9]For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich.

WHAT THE CRUCIFIXION AND RESURRECTION OF JESUS OFFERED US: 1. Rescue from eternal damnation (John 3:16; Rom. 6:23) John 3:16 [16]For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Romans 6:23 [23]For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. You have the guarantee that you can escape hell and end in heaven because Christ came 2. Reconciliation with the Father (2Cor. 5:18-19) 2 Corinthians 5:18-19 [18]And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation; [19]To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation. The religions of the world are man looking for God but in Christianity, it is God that looks for his people. If you can find your way to the Cross, you can find your way to your destiny 3. Restoration of access to God's Presence (Gen. 3:23-24; Heb. 4:16; 10:19-20; Matt. 27:50-51) Genesis 3:23-24 [23]Therefore the LORD God sent him forth from the garden of Eden, to till the ground from whence he was taken. [24]So he drove out the man; and he placed at the east of the garden of Eden Cherubims, and a flaming sword which turned every way, to keep the way of the tree of life. Hebrews 4:16 [16]Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.

Psalms 16:11 [11]Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore. SERVICE OBJECTIVE(S): Understanding the place of joy in the life of the child of God 1. **Source and Duration:** - Happiness is often linked to external circumstances and is temporary, arising from positive events or experiences. Joy, on the other hand, stems from an internal state of contentment and can endure even in the midst of challenging situations. 1 Timothy 6:6 [6]But godliness with contentment is great gain. James 1:2-4 [2]My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; [3]Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. [4]But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. 2. **Depth and Fulfillment:** - Happiness tends to be more surface-level and is associated with pleasure and satisfaction. Joy, however, runs deeper, encompassing a sense of peace, purpose, and spiritual fulfillment. Romans 15:13 [13]Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost. Proverbs 15:13,16 [13]A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken. [16]Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.

THINGS TO NOTE: 1. Joy is an irreplaceable asset of immeasurable value in the life of the child of God. 2. The devil can only keep your goods if he can steal your joy. * The loss of joy will make the loss of other things effortless * if joy is lost and nothing that can be kept. * If the devil has not touched your joy, he has not touched your portion 3. The joy of the Lord is the antidote for the dark climate of gloominess on the earth. Isaiah 60:2 [2]For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people: but the LORD shall arise upon thee, and his glory shall be seen upon thee. The joy of the Lord is our survival strategy in a world of negativity, pessimism and sadism. 1 John 5:19 [19]And we know that we are of God, and the whole world lieth in wickedness. Isaiah 61:3 [3]To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he might be glorified.

THE PROFIT OF JOY: 1. Joy establishes the Presence of God around the life of the saint. Psalms 16:11 [11]Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore. 1 Chronicles 16:27 [27]Glory and honour are in his presence; strength and gladness are in his place. Anywhere joy is found, God is found There is an easy way to get the attention of God, you get it with the climate of celebration (acts 16:25-26) Acts 16:25-26 [25]And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them. [26]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. Zephaniah 3:17 [17]The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing.

IMPLICATION OF DEDICATION: 2. Dedication implies unconditional commitment to God (Job 13:15; Dan. 3:16-18) This means commitment without condition that is he's not my god because he gave me a car neither he's in my god because he gave me a marital partner nervously is not my god because he gave me a breakthrough. He's not my god because he healed me he is my god because he made me. This is my god because he created me to worship him he's my god because he owns me. He's my god because he made me in his image. Job 13:15 [15]Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him: but I will maintain mine own ways before him. This is the realm where you say by Faith and leave by it that even if I don't recover from this situation he remains my God. He will remain my god even if he doesn't give me that breakthrough I desire that is true dedication. Deep commitment without condition or unconditional commitment to God.

1. **Joseph** - Former State: Imprisoned in Egypt. Genesis 39:20 [20]And Joseph's master took him, and put him into the prison, a place where the king's prisoners were bound: and he was there in the prison. - Elevated State: Second in command to Pharaoh. Genesis 41:39-43 [39]And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, Forasmuch as God hath shewed thee all this, there is none so discreet and wise as thou art: [40]Thou shalt be over my house, and according unto thy word shall all my people be ruled: only in the throne will I be greater than thou. [41]And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, See, I have set thee over all the land of Egypt. [42]And Pharaoh took off his ring from his hand, and put it upon Joseph's hand, and arrayed him in vestures of fine linen, and put a gold chain about his neck; [43]And he made him to ride in the second chariot which he had; and they cried before him, Bow the knee: and he made him ruler over all the land of Egypt. 2. **David** - Former State: Shepherd boy (1 Samuel16:11-13) 1 Samuel 16:11 [11]And Samuel said unto Jesse, Are here all thy children? And he said, There remaineth yet the youngest, and, behold, he keepeth the sheep. And Samuel said unto Jesse, Send and fetch him: for we will not sit down till he come hither. - Elevated State: King of Israel (2 Samuel5:3-5) 2 Samuel 5:3-4 [3]So all the elders of Israel came to the king to Hebron; and king David made a league with them in Hebron before the LORD: and they anointed David king over Israel. [4]David was thirty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned forty years.

IMPLICATION OF DEDICATION: 1. Dedication implies going all the way with God (Gen. 12:1-5, 11:31-32; Ex. 10:24-25) Genesis 12:1,4-5 [1]Now the LORD had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father's house, unto a land that I will shew thee: [4]So Abram departed, as the LORD had spoken unto him; and Lot went with him: and Abram was seventy and five years old when he departed out of Haran. [5]And Abram took Sarai his wife, and Lot his brother's son, and all their substance that they had gathered, and the souls that they had gotten in Haran; and they went forth to go into the land of Canaan; and into the land of Canaan they came. Genesis 11:31-32 [31]And Terah took Abram his son, and Lot the son of Haran his son's son, and Sarai his daughter in law, his son Abram's wife; and they went forth with them from Ur of the Chaldees, to go into the land of Canaan; and they came unto Haran, and dwelt there. [32]And the days of Terah were two hundred and five years: and Terah died in Haran. Why do we go all the way with him, because he well all the way for us. 1 John 4:19 [19]We love him, because he first loved us. Philippians 2:5-8 [5]Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: [6]Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: [7]But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: [8]And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. 2 Corinthians 5:21 [21]For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.

Hebrews 4:12 [12]For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

Luke 1:45 [45]And blessed is she that believed: for there shall be a performance of those things which were told her from the Lord. Teaching Objectives: UNDERSTANDING THE DEMANDS OF BUILDING YOUR FAITH. Everyone that desires the glory of God there must be a time of building our faith. It is important to know that our faith is designed to grow and because faith is the key to accessing our inheritance in Christ we must therefore give it the needed attention the needed resources to make it grow. And the quality of our faith determines the color of our destiny. Any realm any prophecy you can't access now is because of the level of your faith, if you give it time and you invest more into prayer and into the word to build your faith then you will reach that place to access those blessings. If you will grow in power grow in God's favour grow in breakthroughs then we must invest time into God's word and build our faith to grow, So Faith has an unlimited capacity for growth. In the Christian faith, Jesus spoke about different levels of faith during his earthly ministry. These are often referred to as the "three levels of faith." The scriptural references for these levels of faith are as follows:

1. Prophecies are God's sworn verdicts – Gen. 22:16-18/ Isa. 14:24 Genesis 22:16-17 [16]And said, By myself have I sworn, saith the LORD, for because thou hast done this thing, and hast not withheld thy son, thine only son: [17]That in blessing I will bless thee, and in multiplying I will multiply thy seed as the stars of the heaven, and as the sand which is upon the sea shore; and thy seed shall possess the gate of his enemies; Isaiah 14:24 [24]The LORD of hosts hath sworn, saying, Surely as I have thought, so shall it come to pass; and as I have purposed, so shall it stand: 2. God speaks according to what He can do and will do – Isa. 55:10-11/ Luk. 1:34-35 Isaiah 55:10-11 [10]For as the rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven, and returneth not thither, but watereth the earth, and maketh it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower, and bread to the eater: [11]So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.

Father refuse to end in the flesh any race or battle like began in the spirit empower me to come out victorious in the name of Jesus.

Psalms 89:20-24 [20]I have found David my servant; with my holy oil have I anointed him: [21]With whom my hand shall be established: mine arm also shall strengthen him. [22]The enemy shall not exact upon him; nor the son of wickedness afflict him. [23]And I will beat down his foes before his face, and plague them that hate him. [24]But my faithfulness and my mercy shall be with him: and in my name shall his horn be exalted. The mystery of the anointing oil is another blessing we have seen produce such terrific and mind-blowing results. James 5:14-15 [14]Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord: [15]And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him. The scripture says the Lord will raise him up not the oil the LORD, the lord who authored the oil, will respond to your obedience to raise the dead, destroy cancer, AIDS, etc. It is not the oil it is the Lord he does the raising up the anointing oil is not a chemical Product, it is the symbol of the spirit of God, which is mysteriously designed to communicate the power of God bodily. It is a power of God in our hands in the person of the Holy Spirit, to bring humiliation to the powers of Darkness, 2 Corinthians 3:17 [17]Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. The olive oil after being blessed becomes the power of god please in a tangible form in the hands of Man to make an open show of the devil. It is God's wisdom for man's rescue it is the might of God no Gate can close against it every gave lift up at it appearance. People of God after our oil is blessed by God in becomes our instrument for Absolute freedom. It destroys all discomforts in life it is God standard against every invasion of the enemy it is the career of the mysterious virtues of God. In exodus 30:23 to 31 God introduced the mystery of the anointing oil giving Moses the details of how it was to be mixed. And again in 1st Samuel 16:13 we see that it is the career of the Spirit of God. 1 Samuel 16:13 [13]Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brethren: and the Spirit of the LORD came upon David from that day forward. So Samuel rose up, and went to Ramah. David was physically anointed with oil but that which made the transformation in his life was not the oil it was the spirit of the Lord. So the anointing oil is the medium by which the Spirit of God and the power of God is invoked intentionally to bring the change and to intervene on behalf of Man. When the oil is applied the Spirit of God goes into manifestation application of the anointing oil is an action by Faith. The anointing oil is God standard in your hands to put the enemy where he belongs far from you out of your life out of your home and you affairs. Isaiah 59:19 [19]So shall they fear the name of the LORD from the west, and his glory from the rising of the sun. When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the LORD shall lift up a standard against him. No Devil from hell has a resistance against your authority of our faith and through the action of the application of the anointing oil. Mark 6:12-13 [12]And they went out, and preached that men should repent. [13]And they cast out many devils, and anointed with oil many that were sick, and healed them. Psalms 89:20-24 [20]I have found David my servant; with my holy oil have I anointed him: [21]With whom my hand shall be established: mine arm also shall strengthen him. [22]The enemy shall not exact upon him; nor the son of wickedness afflict him. [23]And I will beat down his foes before his face, and plague them that hate him. [24]But my faithfulness and my mercy shall be with him: and in my name shall his horn be exalted.

Father, I decree that my authority over anything that may Rise up against me is established today in the name of Jesus.

WHAT THE POWER OF GOD IMPARTS THE CHILD OF GOD TO ACHIEVE: 1. The capacity to prevail over the forces of life; Call it the capacity to overcome your fears. (Gen. 32:28; 1Sam. 16:13, 17:49-50) In other words it is the capacity to confront the future with audacity. Genesis 32:28 [28]And he said, Thy name shall be called no more Jacob, but Israel: for as a prince hast thou power with God and with men, and hast prevailed. The capacity to prevail over the diverse forces of life. This implies: Our life can easily be buried cheaply where power is lacking. 2 Timothy 3:1 [1]This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. 2Tim.3.1 (AMP) But understand this, that in the last days will come (set in) perilous times of great stress and trouble [hard to deal with and hard to bear]. 2Tim.3.1 (MSB) Don't be naive. There are difficult times ahead.

Luke 11:13 [13]If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him? Father we ask for fresh baptism of the spirit that will Grant us access to the things of the spirit including your guidance and leading.

How to Access Divine Guidance 1. Be spiritually minded – Rom. 8:6/ 1 Cor. 2:14 The man of God the woman of God that will be led by God Is the one that is mindful about God Always conscious of God's Direction. Romans 8:4-9 [4]That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. [5]For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit. [6]For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. [7]Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be. [8]So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God. [9]But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his. Spirituality is our first access point Into Divine guidance and divine leading.

Teaching series: UNDERSTANDING THE WONDERS OF DIVINE DIRECTION – Deut. 32:9-15 Introduction: Just because live has a good beginning it does not guarantee it will end well,and on the other hand that's because live add rough Beginning does it mean it's all end the same way. It is only by divine direction that we can be guaranteed of a good end. Psalms 18:30 [30]As for God, his way is perfect: the word of the LORD is tried: he is a buckler to all those that trust in him. Psalms 37:37 [37]Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright: for the end of that man is peace. Our experience cannot be a substitute for divine direction the place where our experience end it's just the beginning for goals leading into perfection into victory and into success.

Father, let the words of our mouth and a meditations of our heart be acceptable in that sight in the name of of Jesus.

UNDERSTANDING HOW GOD LEADS Isaiah 59:8 [8]The way of peace they know not; and there is no judgment in their goings: they have made them crooked paths: whosoever goeth therein shall not know peace. Introduction: The need to understand how God leads cannot be overemphasized – Pro. 14:12 Proverbs 14:12 [12]There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. We need to understand the way god leads the way to be led by god must be known and identified by the child of God. Because of the times we found ourselves in the times we are in now is a time where Direction must not be by assumption by must be by assurance. Psalms 34:18-19 [18]The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit. [19]Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all. Psalms 91:3 [3]Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence.

UNDERSTANDING THE WONDERS OF DIVINE DIRECTION – Deut. 32:9-15 Introduction: The importance of divine direction, can't be overemfersised Just as a sheep will always need a shepherd, no matter the age or experience, everyone of us will continue to require Divine Direction all through our journey in life – Rom. 8:14 Romans 8:14 [14]For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. Where do know and a true son of God by divine direction. So as children of God divine direction is not just our heritage its also our identity. Who you are taken instruction from is as important as who you believe in, that's what lordship is about. Genesis 3:17 [17]And unto Adam he said, Because thou hast hearkened unto the voice of thy wife, and hast eaten of the tree, of which I commanded thee, saying, Thou shalt not eat of it: cursed is the ground for thy sake; in sorrow shalt thou eat of it all the days of thy life;

In the days of David. 2 Samuel 5:17-18 [17]But when the Philistines heard that they had anointed David king over Israel, all the Philistines came up to seek David; and David heard of it, and went down to the hold. [18]The Philistines also came and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.

Exodus 32:26 [26]Then Moses stood in the gate of the camp, and said, Who is on the LORD'S side? let him come unto me. And all the sons of Levi gathered themselves together unto him. The answer is what will form the basis of the encounters That each one of us will have this year. Who is on the Lord side? God's side is a triumphant inside. Colossians 2:14-15 [14]Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross; [15]And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it. God's side is a winning side. Romans 8:31 [31]What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? 1 Corinthians 15:57 [57]But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. God's side is the breakthrough side. Isaiah 28:21 [21]For the LORD shall rise up as in mount Perazim, he shall be wroth as in the valley of Gibeon, that he may do his work, his strange work; and bring to pass his act, his strange act.

WHO IS ON THE LORD'S SIDE – Part 2  God's side is the ever-winning side, the laughter side of life – Isa. 64:1-3/ Psa. 2:1-8/ 2 Cor. 2:14 Isa 64:1-3 Oh that thou wouldest rend the heavens, that thou wouldest come down, that the mountains might flow down at thy presence, 2 As when the melting fire burneth, the fire causeth the waters to boil, to make thy name known to thine adversaries, that the nations may tremble at thy presence! 3 When thou didst terrible things which we looked not for, thou camest down, the mountains flowed down at thy presence. Ps 2:1-8 Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing? 2 The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the Lord, and against his anointed, saying, 3 Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us. 4 He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the Lord shall have them in derision. 5 Then shall he speak unto them in his wrath, and vex them in his sore displeasure. 6 Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion. 7 I will declare the decree: the Lord hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee. 8 Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession.

Leviticus 19:31 [31]Regard not them that have familiar spirits, neither seek after wizards, to be defiled by them: I am the LORD your God. 2 Kings 9:22 [22]And it came to pass, when Joram saw Jehu, that he said, Is it peace, Jehu? And he answered, What peace, so long as the whoredoms of thy mother Jezebel and her witchcrafts are so many? First and foremost which craft is anything anyone or any spirit that Rebels against God every rebellion against God is known as witchcraft. 1 Samuel 15:22-23 [22]And Samuel said, Hath the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams. [23]For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. Because thou hast rejected the word of the LORD, he hath also rejected thee from being king. If you come to the agreement of this on the understanding of this then your whole idea of which craft must change. That means that anything that is in direct rebellion or disobedience to God whether it's technology or a science or is knowledge of school or personal pride anything that is in Direct violation and rebellion and disobedience to God is witcraft.