Posted: Mar 27, 08 1:10am
(* This series is written for those bound in addiction and doubt.)
Mat 22:29 "Jesus answered and said unto them, 'Ye do err, not knowing the Scriptures, nor the power of God.'"
Very plainly stated by the Master on why our progress might be hindered or delayed. Not knowing the Scriptures and not knowing the power of God. Think that He was only speaking to the Sadducees of His day? The Sadducees were those that were religious, but denied the existence of a future state. Not me, you say? If you are not fully persuaded that God is indeed going to deliver you and set you free, then you are denying the future state of your release from the bondage you are now held in prison by. In effect, the same cause of rebuke by Christ for unbelief.
I know that you believe both Scriptures, "With God all things are possible," and "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." But are you really applying it personally, so much so that you can hear Jesus say to you, "If two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven." Is your faith strong enough to believe in the power of those gathering together in unity to ask the Father for your deliverance? Quite often we ask others to pray for us while still not expecting favor or an answer. Or we ask others to pray for us completely shunning any responsibility that we might have. Or we pray with an unbelieving heart. Perhaps we ask someone to join in an agreement prayer that quite honestly "Ain't got no pull with the Lord." Or worse of all, in my opinion, is the prayer that is bound with sin. Jesus said, "Go and sin no more." Are you praying with one side of your mouth while the other knows quite well that you intend to stay with your sin habit?
Today I hope I am talking to no one. We all like an audience, but I hope none of these descriptive sentences fit you today. What I then do hope for is that you believe that your miracle---your freedom--IS on its way. And that you not only believe it, but receive it with gratitude and thanksgiving even before you might see it manifested in you. Trust Him to perform His word to you. He can not fail or forsake you! I see cause for rejoicing now, don't you?
Prayer: Father God, You said to your servant, Daniel, "Do not be afraid, Daniel. Since the first day that you set your mind to gain understanding and to humble yourself before your God, your words are heard, and I have come in response to them" (Dan. 10:12). I rejoice Father God for the answer to my prayer and I thank You that I shall not faint before I see the evidence of it. I praise You and You alone for my miracle. I do believe Jesus is setting captives free and that includes me. Amen
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