JANUARY 16; EMPOWERED FOR EXPLOITS!
Acts 13:2-3 ‘As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them”
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In 1908, John G. Lake went to South Africa and spent five history-making years that has been described as ‘the most extensive and powerful missionary movement in all Africa.’
Before embarking on this mission, John G. Lake first spent time in fasting and praying and seeking the Lord.
On the last day of this fast, he heard the Spirit say to him ‘From henceforth, thou shalt cast out demons.’
He arose and praised God. An opportunity to test this newly-given anointing came the following Sunday when a violently insane man was brought to him. As Lake rebuked the evil spirit the man was instantly delivered and two days later he was discharged from the asylum where he had been confined.
With the power of God flowing through him, in April 1908, Lake left for South Africa. There, God used him to ignite a mighty Revival, which was to profoundly impact the African continent for years to come.
Jesus set the example for us to embark on new ventures through a season of fasting and praying.
By waiting first to receive the empowerment of the Spirit, Jesus accomplished mighty works in His ministry that changed the world.
Before embarking on their missionary journeys, Paul and Barnabas were commissioned by the Holy Spirit during a season of fasting, praying and ministering unto the Lord in Antioch.[Acts 13:2-3].
Through being empowered by the Spirit, they went forth and conquered many new territories for the Gospel.
Before the birth of the early Church, the disciples were in upper room for ten days praying and waiting upon the Lord, until the day of Pentecost. After being empowered by the Holy Spirit they broke forth into Jerusalem and surrounding regions and manifested such wonders that they were said to “turn the world upside down”.
Church history shows that nearly every great revival and awakening was first birthed in the womb of prayer and fasting. Likewise, to see the mighty move of God in our lives this year, a season of fasting and praying is an essential beginning process.
Therefore let us pray the price with joy because we are preparing the ground to breakthrough and break forth into new anointings, and manifestations of power that will definitely affect our world this year to the glory of God.
PRAYER: Lord, please empower me to soar to new levels of exploits and manifest Your glory to the world. May Your anointing announce me through mighty works throughout this year in Jesus Name.
QUOTE:
Until you cry out in the place of prayer certain things won’t happen– WORDBITE 222.
Shalom!
GOODHEART EKWUEME
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