Prayer and Fasting Empowers Fulfillment of Prophecy! By David Oyedepo

Topic: Prayer and Fasting Empowers Fulfillment of Prophecy!

Welcome to another impactful week! I hope you were blessed by the last teaching. Today, we shall focus on: Prayer and Fasting Empowers Fulfillment of Prophecy!

From scriptures, we understand that prayer and fasting is a business for high level profiting but if we don’t know how to maximise it, we will get nothing out of it. So, it is not just listing our prayer items, it is aligning the prayer items with the will of God. It is written: And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father’s business (Luke 2:49). So, it is business engaging in Word practice because it is for our profiting (2 Timothy 3:16). Thus, it is important for us to carry a business perspective of our walk with God as it will help us to be more productive in our engagement. Remember, not every prayer prayed is answered. To secure our answers on the prayer altar, we must pray according to His will. His will connotes His Word, so we pray according to His Word regarding the issues we are presenting. The Bible says: Produce your cause, saith the Lord; bring forth your strong reasons, saith the King of Jacob (Isaiah 41:21). Strong reasons will come out of strong searches.

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Also, as great as these prophetic words are, we have to clear the oppositions resisting the fulfillment of prophecies. This is because every great door suffers great resistances. And if we don’t clear the resistances, we will just be singing them as a song; it will never come to reality. It will just be a slogan and that is why we are up in prayer and fasting to clear oppositions off our possessions, so we can realise them (1 Corinthians 16:9). So, there is no form of resistance that can spite the authority of the combined forces of faith, prayer and fasting.

Why Then Do We Pray and Fast?

1. To Overpower all the Opposing Forces on the Path of our Glorious Destiny in Christ: The Bible says: Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting (Matthew 17:21). So, we fast to overpower all resisting forces against our glorious destiny in Christ.

2. To Generate and Build Spiritual Strength into our Spirit man against the day of Battle: We fast to build spiritual energy reserves against the day of battle. As it is written: Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? there is no searching of his understanding. He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength. Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall: But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint (Isaiah 40:28-31). So, waiting upon the Lord renews our strength, recharges us, re-energizes us and builds up energy reserves into our Spirit against the day of battle (Proverbs 24:10).

3. To Provoke Speedy Divine Intervention: Our God is a present help in time of need and He said He will help us. So when we experience delay, they are those forces that are against our restoration and we break them in a fast. It is written: Then shall thy light break forth as the morning, and thine health shall spring forth speedily: and thy righteousness shall go before thee; the glory of the Lord shall be thy rearward (Isaiah 58: 8). Hence, things answer with speed in a fast. God can answer our prayers without fasting, but whether we take delivery of the answers is another question. So, we engage in a fast to clear off the obstructions on the way, so we can take speedy delivery of what belongs to us.

Blessings that Accrue to us in Prayer and Fasting

1. Outbreak of Revelation: Every outstanding breakthrough we notice in the Kingdom is a product of outbreak of revelation. The Bible says: Then shall thy light break forth as the morning, and thine health shall spring forth speedily: and thy righteousness shall go before thee; the glory of the Lord shall be thy rearward. …then shall thy light rise in obscurity, and thy darkness be as the noonday (Isaiah 58:8/10). Prayer and fasting provides a platform for outbreak of revelation. So, when revelation is bright enough, speed is the experience.

2. Empowers our Access to the High Places of Life: It is written: Then shalt thou delight thyself in the Lord; and I will cause thee to ride upon the high places of the earth, and feed thee with the heritage of Jacob thy father: for the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it (Isaiah 58:14). So, prayer and fasting is a spiritual platform for our flight into the high places of life.

3. Empowers Speedy Fulfilment of Prophecy: Jesus was declared the son of God in Luke 3:21-22. As it is written:: Now when all the people were baptized, it came to pass, that Jesus also being baptized, and praying, the heaven was opened, And the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon him, and a voice came from heaven, which said, Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased. So, it was after fasting He took delivery of that fulfilment of prophecy. We are in the era of restoration in the body of Christ because there must be restoration of all things which were spoken by the mouth of the prophet before Jesus returns.

In conclusion, prayer and fasting will be wasteful without faith. As it is written: But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him (Hebrews 11:6). Faith is our covenant signature for taking delivery of our possessions in Christ. Therefore, we must build our faith for prophecies to be fulfilled in our lives.

However, you must be born again. Are you born again? If you are not, this is an opportunity to do so. Simply say the following prayer: Lord Jesus, I come to You today. I am a sinner. Forgive me my sins. Cleanse me with Your precious Blood. Today, I accept You as my Lord and personal Saviour. Thank You Jesus for saving me! Now I know I am born again!”

For further reading, please get my books: Winning Prayer, Satan Get Lost, and Born to Win. I invite you to come and fellowship with us at the Faith Tabernacle, Canaanland, Ota, the covenant home of Winners. We have four services on Sundays, holding at 6:00 a.m., 7:50 a.m., 9:40 a.m., and 11:30 a.m. respectively. I know this teaching has blessed you.

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David O. Oyedepo is a Nigerian Christian author, architect, preacher, and the founder and presiding bishop of the mega church, Living Faith Church Worldwide, also known as Winners’ Chapel

Law of Self Discovery by Pastor David Ibiyeomie

Topic: Law of Self Discovery

The number one thing for you to reach your place in destiny is what I call self-discovery. Until you discover who you are, you can never recover your place in destiny. You must discover who you are, it is your discovery that determines your recovery.

Genesis 37: 11 And Joseph dreamed a dream, and he told it his brethren: and they hated him yet the more. And his brethren envied him; but his father observed the saying.

There is no devil in this world that can steal your destiny once you have discovered your real self. Your real self is the God inside of you. Joseph’s blood brothers succeeded in stripping him of his coat of many colours, but they could not strip him of the God inside of him.

Also Read: Enjoying Distinction in Family by Pastor David Ibiyeomie

When Joseph became the prime minister in Egypt and revealed himself to his brothers, they expected him to do them harm, but he made them understand that they were only tools in the hands of God to make him unleash his destiny.

Genesis 45:5 Now therefore be not grieved, nor angry with yourselves, that ye sold me hither: for God did send me before you to preserve life.

Only a man who had discovered himself could say a thing like that. Look inwards to see who you are and discover the real you. And how do you discover the real you? It is through the word of God. There cannot be any discovery until you are able to see yourself from the scriptures. You must know yourself through the pages of the word of God. What is God saying concerning you? That is the real you.

Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Paul declared that he could do all things, not some things, through Christ. You cannot have Christ and live in crises. You cannot have Christ and not do all things. You know why Paul could say that? He discovered the real person.

All you need is to discover who you are. What will make the difference between you and a child of God who suffers what the world suffer is self-discovery. Your true identity is in the word of God; go for it and your life will never be the same again.

God bless you

Also Read: Other Inspiring Messages by Pastor David Ibiyeomie

Flatimes Notice Board: Until you are born again, God ever abiding presence will never be with you. You must be born again to enjoy continuous victory. Please say the displayed prayer below in faith:

Lord Jesus, come into my life. I accept You as my Lord and Personal Saviour. I believe in my heart You died and rose from the dead to save me. Thank You Lord for saving me, in Jesus name Amen.

If you just prayed the prayer of salvation online please send your testimonies and prayer request to [email protected], 07026385437 OR 08141320204.

Topic: Miracles Are Of God [DCLM Daily Manna 17 February 2019 Daily Devotional by Pastor William Folorunso Kumuyi]

Text: John 9:13-38 (KJV)

Key Verse: “Now we know that God heareth not sinners: but if any man be a worshipper of God, and doeth his will, him he heareth” (John 9:31).

MESSAGE:

In Bible days, the critics of Christ challenged Him in several ways. In the Gospel of John, they questioned His miracle ministry (5:16-18), His paternity (8:41), His integrity (7:12), etc. Their criticism was not too different from what obtains today in spite of obvious pointers to the reality.

A notable miracle had taken place but the perverse reasoning of the Pharisees placed them in a dilemma from which the only way out for them was to disprove the miracle that had been performed. They put up the argument that no miracle could have occurred because it was a Sabbath day and God would not violate His law on Sabbath rest. Yet, that position was baseless as the man was healed perfectly. Unable to disprove the man’s testimony and unwilling to confess the divine nature of Jesus, the religious authorities excommunicated him. This was good for him because if he had been allowed to stay, he would have been in danger of drifting back to the traditional ways of Judaism.

There is a streak of hypocrisy in many today, which faithful saints must scrupulously avoid. Simple faith in Christ can perform wonder. It is not by upholding religious activities and traditions that we can predict the mighty hand of God to move in certain circumstances of life.

Our God can do anything, anywhere and at anytime. He is not limited by time, space or matter. They all take their existence from Him. Strive today to always hold Him by His Word. His mercies which endureth forever are the cornerstone of the blessings we receive from Him.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: It is great wisdom to avoid the leaven of the Pharisees.

THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Luke 3-4

If you missed yesterday devotional, please click to read “Deeper Christian Life Ministry, DCLM Daily Manna HERE

DCLM Daily Manna was written by Pastor William Folorunso Kumuyi; is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Life Bible Church situated at KM 42 on the busy Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Nigeria.

Flatimes’ Notice Board: Until you are born again, God ever abiding presence will never be with you. You must be born again to enjoy continuous victory. Please say the displayed prayer below in faith:

Lord Jesus, come into my life. I accept You as my Lord and Personal Saviour. I believe in my heart You died and rose from the dead to save me. Thank You Lord for saving me, in Jesus name Amen.

If you just prayed the prayer of salvation online please send your testimonies and prayer request to [email protected], 07026385437 OR 08141320204.

Topic: Atmosphere of Encouragement [Our Daily Bread 17 February 2019 Devotional]

Bible in a Year: Leviticus 21–22; Matthew 28

Each of us should please our neighbors for their good, to build them up. – Romans 15:2

Today’s Scripture & Insight: Romans 15:1-7

I’m encouraged every time I visit the fitness center near our house. In that busy place, I’m surrounded by others who are striving to improve their physical health and strength. Posted signs remind us not to judge each other, but words and actions that reveal support for others’ conditioning efforts are always welcomed.

What a great picture of how things should look in the spiritual realm of life! Those of us who are striving to “get in shape” spiritually, to grow in our faith, can sometimes feel as if we don’t belong because we’re not as spiritually fit—as mature in our walk with Jesus—as someone else.

Paul gave us this short, direct suggestion: “Encourage one another and build each other up” (1 Thessalonians 5:11). And to the believers in Rome he wrote: “Each of us should please our neighbors for their good, to build them up” (Romans 15:2). Recognizing that our Father is so lovingly gracious with us, let’s show God’s grace to others with encouraging words and actions.

As we “accept one another” (v. 7), let’s entrust our spiritual growth to God—to the work of His Spirit. And while we daily seek to follow Him, may we create an atmosphere of encouragement for our brothers and sisters in Jesus as they also seek to grow in their faith.

Today’s Reflection
Lord, help me today to encourage others along the way. Guide me to say what will not discourage but will spur them toward a deeper walk with You in Your love.

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This message was written By Dave Branon [Our Daily Bread Ministries.]

Topic: Our Eternal Home [Billy Graham Devotional 17 February 2019]

I create new heavens . . . — Isaiah 65:17

What kind of place is heaven?

First, heaven is home. The Bible takes the word “home” with all of its tender associations and with all of its sacred memories and tells us that heaven is home. Second, heaven is a home which is permanent. We have the promise of a home where Christ’s followers will remain forever. Third, the Bible teaches that heaven is a home which is beautiful beyond every imagination. Heaven could not help but be so, because God is a God of beauty. Fourth, the Bible teaches that heaven will be a home which is happy, because there will be nothing to make it sad. In heaven families and friends will be reunited. God’s house will be a happy home because Christ will be there. He will be the center of heaven. To Him all hearts will turn, and upon Him all eyes will rest.

Prayer for the day: As I think of the promise of an eternal home with You and the reunion with my loved ones—I rejoice!

“If you missed yesterday devotional, please click to read Billy Graham’s Daily Devotional HERE

Written by Billy Graham, Founder of Billy Graham Evangelistic Association(BGEA). BGEA exists to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ by every effective means and to equip the church and others to do the same.

Topic: The Blessing – A Limit Breaker [Seeds of Destiny 17 February 2019 Devotional]

SCRIPTURE: 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: And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing: Genesis 12:1-2

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: When God releases the Blessing on you, what limited your father is not permitted to limit you.

It has been confirmed that the Blessing of God is a limit breaker. That is, God’s Blessing has the capacity to terminate the limits of life and destiny. God’s Blessing is a lifter of embargoes.

Now, a typical example of a person whose limit of life and destiny was broken or terminated by the Blessing of God was Abraham. In his family, there was a trinity of calamity – there was a situation of dying before time, living without relevance and starting without finishing. This calamity affected everyone in Abraham’s household until God broke this limit from the life of Abraham by the agency of the Blessing.

In Genesis 12:1, God told Abraham to come out of his father’s house because what limited his father’s house would not limit him. Beloved, when God releases the Blessing on you, what limited your father is not permitted to limit you; what limited your siblings cannot limit you. God’s blessing is the answer to ancestral limitations. Generational embargoes are lifted by the Blessing of God.

Isaac was also another person who experienced the limit-breaking Power of the Blessing of God. Even though there was famine in the land, God’s Blessing broke the impact of famine in his life and so, his case was different (Genesis 26:1).

When the blessing breaks your limits, it makes your case different. God’s blessing makes your life different from other people. While people say that they are cast down, you will say there is a lifting up.

Beloved, I decree that you will cross every limit that no one in your family has ever crossed in Jesus’ Name.

Remember this: when God releases the Blessing on you, what limited your father is not permitted to limit you.

ASSIGNMENTS:

1. Identify any ancestral limitation or bloodline pattern in your family.
2. Make demands on the limit-breaking Blessing of God.

PRAYER: O Lord, I make demands on Your Blessing upon my life. Let every ancestral limitation over my life be destroyed today by Your Blessing, Lord, in Jesus’ Name.

FOR FURTHER UNDERSTANDING, GET THIS MESSAGE: THE BLESSING – CONTENT AND CHANNELS – PT1.

DAILY READING: Leviticus 4:1 to 5:19, Mark 2:13 to 3:6, Psalm 36:1 to 12, Proverbs 10:1 to 2.

AMAZING FACT: 160 cars can drive side by side on the Monumental Axis in Brazil, the world’s widest road.

TODAY IN HISTORY: 17/02/1971: First municipal veterinary hospital opened (Los Angeles, W.E Ziegler).

QUOTE: The blessing of God is always in search of hard workers. Culled from 21 UNCOMMON KEYS TO FINANCIAL OVERFLOW by Dr Paul Enenche.

Also Read: Click HERE to read Other Inspirational Messages by Pastor Paul Enenche

Today’s devotional was written by Pastor Paul Enenche of the Dunamis International Gospel Centre (DIGC), headquartered at Abuja, Nigeria, with Pastor Paul and Becky Enenche, as the Senior Pastors. It is a power-packed arena where God’s Presence, Principles and Power are at work for the salvation, healing and restoration of human destinies and dignities

Flatimes Notice Board: Until you are born again, God ever abiding presence will never be with you. You must be born again to enjoy continuous victory. Please say the displayed prayer below in faith:

Lord Jesus, come into my life. I accept You as my Lord and Personal Saviour. I believe in my heart You died and rose from the dead to save me. Thank You Lord for saving me, in Jesus name Amen.

If you just prayed the prayer of salvation online please send your testimonies and prayer request to [email protected], 07026385437 OR 08141320204.

Prayer Points on Today’s Open Heavens 17 February 2019 – Cry out Now!

1.Thank You, Father, for creating me in Your image and likeness. (Click HERE to read Open Heaven 17 February 2019)

2.Thank You, Father, for the salvation of my soul and for covering me with Your glory.

3.Father, in anyway I have fallen short of your glory, please, have mercy and forgive me, in Jesus’ name.

4.Father, as Your child, correct me when I’m wrong. Make me listen to the Holy Spirit, in Jesus’ name.

5.Father, correct me when I go wrong. Make my hesrt soft to your corrections, in Jesus’ name.

6.Father, please, cloth me with Your garment of humility and robe of righteousness, in Jesus’ name.

7.Father, please, don’t ever withdraw Your discipline from me, and grant me grace to accept your correction in Jesus’ Name

8.Father, let me never run away from Your presence. Give me the grace to abide in You as my shield, in Jesus’ name.

9.Father, please, help me to live through today, without committing a single sin, in Jesus’ name.

10.Father, uphold Pastor E.A. Adeboye, till the end; he will never fall, nor fail You, in Jesus’ name.

11.Father, bless Your son, that You have been using to prepare these prayer points, beyond measures; help him to overcome every challenge of getting these prayer points across to Your children timely, on daily basis, in Jesus’ name.

12.Your Personal petitions. (Philippians 4:6)

13.In Jesus name I pray. (John 14:13-14; 15:16)

14.Thank you Father for answered prayers. (1 Thessalonians 5:18).

These prayers have no expiry date! Please, pray them, irrespective of the time they get to you. Remain blessed, in Jesus name.

Kindly, purchase your own hard copy or online version of the Open Heavens devotional & buy for your friends too, as a potent evangelism tool. God bless you, as you sow, into Pastor E.A. Adeboye’s book Ministry, in Jesus name.

Prayer Points on Today’s Open Heaven 17 February 2019 – Cry out Now!