Psalm 40:1-2 ‘I waited patiently for the Lord; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry. 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’

-DAILY READING  Acts 28:1-16; 1 Samuel 4-5; Psalm 52

Trapped in a mineshaft in Copiapó, Chile, in 2010 with 32 other miners, Jose Henriquez experienced firsthand God’s provision during 69 days of waiting and praying for rescue. “Without any doubt, the power of God has no limits,” Henriquez told students at Dallas Baptist University during a recent chapel service. He has written a book recounting his experiences,

Jose Henriquez, is the author of the book ‘Miracle in the Mine: One Man’s Story of Strength and Survival in the Chilean Mines’. He was one of 33 Chilean miners trapped underground for 69 days in 2010. The accident, received worldwide notice, and and in his book Henriquez refers to it as “God’s accident” since he said God used it to make himself known. The explosion that set the story in motion occurred in the mining shaft where Henriquez was working with other miners on August. 5, 2010.

After assessing the damage and accounting for all 33 miners, the group soon realized all exits were blocked. Henriquez and his co-workers came to the conclusion that only God could save them. All of the miners were aware Henriquez was a Christian, and they soon called on him to lead the group in a prayer.  As the days went by and  there seemed to be no in sight, the miners began a practice of holding a prayer service every day at noon and 6 p.m. Even the miners who were not Christian became more willing to join in prayers and singing praises. For them, prayer became so important, even as they began to feel God’s presence in a very special way.  For the first few weeks, they   survived by sharing small amounts of tuna and mackerel that were in the shelter, along with water.

Above on the ground, Emergency officials battled to find a way to rescue the trapped men.  Engineers sought for ways to drill hole to reach the depth where the men were trapped. And for over two weeks no one was sure if they were dead or alive because there was no contact. However as the engineers continued to drill, 17 days later they were able to lower a probe into the mine, and what a delight when the probe came up with a note tied to it, written in red ink, by the miners,  it read, “We are fine in the shelter, the 33 of us.” it was indeed a joyous moment for family members of the miners who have been camping around the mine. Eventually the authorities found a way to send food and water down to them. And for another two months the accident received worldwide notice, as people around the world watched what looked like an impossible rescue unfold on live TV.

However, Henriquez and the others miners remained confident that God would save them. And God did indeed save them. Eventually a hole was drilled, through which a capsule was lowered to bring up this miners.  When the time came for their rescue, before anyone left the mineshaft, the group came together and prayed, thanking God for saving their lives. And carried one by one by the capsule they finally made their way above ground again, where they were joyfully received after having spent 69 days trapped underground. Fifteen days after he was saved, Henriquez began traveling around the world, sharing about the miracle of their rescue and the saving power of Christ.

Indeed there is power in prayer. Even from the depths of the earth, when these miners began to pray and call upon The Lord, they were miraculously rescued.  And God who delivered them, is still available to deliver anyone who calls upon Him. It is indeed God’s will for you to come out of every pit, captivity and imprisonment. It doesn’t matter the depths you may find yourself in. it doesn’t matter how deep you may have sunk, as long as you can all upon The Name of The Lord you shall be saved.

Psalm 61:2 says ‘From the depths I shall unto Thee, when my heart is overwhelmed, lead me to the rock that is higher than I.’

Indeed God can deliver you from any depth. Whatever the problem surrounding you, God can deliver you, when you call upon Him in prayer. In Psalm 50;15 God promises that if we call upon Him in the day of trouble, He will deliver us. And deliverance from the pit is indication that your glory has come. It is when you arise that you can begin to shine . When you are delivered from the pit you will no longer be pitied because men only pity those who are in the pit of life.

As believers we have been lifted out of every pit and  raised together with Christ, who is the Head of all principality and power. Nothing can hold you down any longer.  Whosoever the son of God has set free is free indeed. You are free indeed. Jesus has raised you up,  so stay up! You are no longer meant to dwell in the lowly places of life, but to soar far above. We must have a far-above mentality. Therefore, you cannot be held in any habit you don’t want.  You cannot be slave to the sin you hate. You have been set free from every pit. So whatever has been trying to hold you down, it is time to rebel against  them and establish your victory. And one way to contend for our glorious destiny is on the altar of prayer. Only those who travail in prayers, prevail in life. Every enemy of destiny is subdued by prayer. No matter the situation of your life, God will rescue you on the prayer altar. Prayer is the spiritual control room of all happenings in our life. It’s where output is determined. When you’re in the control room, you are in charge. Prayer isn’t a gift; it’s a choice. And it is when you make the decision to pray that deliverance comes.  There is a price to be payed in waiting upon The Lord for us to experience deliverance.

Psalm 40:1-2 testifies: ‘I waited patiently for the Lord; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry. 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’

When you pay the price of waiting upon The Lord in prayer, He will not only rescue you out of the horrible pit, but also He will set your feet upon the rock. You will become like a city on a hill that cannot be hid. You will be like a candle set on a candle stick that gives light to all that in the house. Your light will break forth as the morning, and the glory of The Lord will be seen upon thee.

PRAYER; Lord I thank You for the grace to persevere in the place of prayer. By Your grace I know I have been  delivered out of every pit of life. I thank You indeed that my new season of glory has come in Jesus Name.

QUOTE

Until you cry out in the place of prayer certain things wont happen, those who throw pity parties stay in the pit longer.