29 O EARTH, EARTH, EARTH! LISTEN TO THIS MESSAGE FROM THE LORD!
30 This is what the Lord says: ‘LET THE RECORD SHOW THAT THIS MAN JEHOIACHIN WAS CHILDLESS. He is a failure, for none of his children will succeed him on the throne of David to rule over Judah.’"
Jeremiah 22:29–30 (NLT)
• In addition, there are other things that are also important If you want to walk in power—If you want your words to be weighty and be honoured and carried out in the spirit realm.
I. Fasting and praying should also be part of your life. The Disciples of Jesus were marvelled when Jesus with ease cast a demon out which they had had problem in casting out, and He told this when they asked Him:
18 AND JESUS REBUKED THE DEMON, AND IT CAME OUT OF HIM; AND THE CHILD WAS CURED FROM THAT VERY HOUR. 19 Then the disciples came to Jesus privately and said, “WHY COULD WE NOT CAST IT OUT?” 20 So Jesus said to them, “BECAUSE OF YOUR UNBELIEF; FOR ASSUREDLY, I SAY TO YOU, IF YOU HAVE FAITH AS A MUSTARD SEED, YOU WILL SAY TO THIS MOUNTAIN, ‘MOVE FROM HERE TO THERE,’ AND IT WILL MOVE; AND NOTHING WILL BE IMPOSSIBLE FOR YOU. 21 HOWEVER, THIS KIND DOES NOT GO OUT EXCEPT BY PRAYER AND FASTING"" (Matthew 17:18-21 NKJV).
- Jesus mentioned lack of faith as one of the reasons why the Disciples could not cast the demon out, and subsequently said without prayer and fasting such a demon cannot be cast out.
- In some situations, especially the cases being monitored by the forces of darkness; fasting would be required to be added with your prayers before you can dislodge whatever demon behind the problem and get the results needed.
- Anyone can speak an empty word, but such a person would equally get an empty result. Some have criticized fasting, because they find it difficult to discipline their flesh to do it; they indulge their flesh.
- But Jesus unequivocally told His Disciples that If they wanted results, If they wanted to perform the kind of feat; an exploit, a noteworthy act, or derring-do, which He did by driving out the demon, they should pay attention to fasting and praying (Matthew 17:21; Mark 9:29).
II. Another thing that should be considered is, submission to the authorities under which you are (Matthew 8:5-10,13; Luke 7:2-10).
- The centurion whose servant was sick said Jesus would not need to come to his house, that He should just speak a Word, that he knows the importance of Authority—whatever said by Jesus would be done, made manifest, in the life of his servant at home.
- Your words would be weighty and be with authority If you walk or do things under the authority of Jesus Christ, and those who are His delegates.
- If you walked in blatant rebellion to God's Word and the authority of those whom you are meant to submit to, your words would be made ineffective—It would be caused to fall to the ground: "NOW SAMUEL GREW; AND THE LORD WAS WITH HIM AND HE LET NONE OF HIS WORDS FAIL [to be fulfilled]" (1 Samuel 3:19 Amps).
- What is being said or talked about here was when Samuel was still serving under Eli. God had started using him, revealing things to him, even when Eli could no longer hear from God; but Samuel did not allow pride and was still submissive to Eli (1 Samuel 3:15-18).
- When some young people gotten to know that they had little anointing, God has started using them, they become proud and those who are ahead of them in the ministry work would no longer mean anything to them again, or deserve their respects and honour.
- When you submitted not to any Authority, you would not be in Authority. To be in authority, you have to be under the Authority:
8 BUT the officer Said, “Lord, I am not worthy to have you come into my home. Just say the word from where you are, and my servant will be healed. 9 I KNOW THIS BECAUSE I AM UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF MY SUPERIOR OFFICERS, AND I HAVE AUTHORITY OVER MY SOLDIERS. I ONLY NEED TO SAY, ‘GO,’ And THEY GO, or ‘COME,’ and THEY COME. AND IF I SAY TO MY SLAVES, ‘DO THIS,’ THEY DO IT"" (Matthew 8:8,9 NLT).
• If I may ask you, under whose Authority are you? Are you submissive to the authority of God, and that of His servant, under which you are?
- Pride would make your words ineffective, because the devil understands this principle. God would not work with a rebellious person.
- The authority being talked about could be; a woman who ought to submit to the authority of her husband (Ephesians 5:22; Colossians 3:18; 1 Peter 3:1,2); Or a young minister under his or her senior Pastor (1 Thessalonians 5:12,13; Hebrews 13:7,17); Or an individual Believer under his or her Boss (Colossians 4:1; 1 Timothy 61; Titus 2:9,10; 1 Peter 2:13-15,18).
- Remember, the centurion said he also was under his superior officers' Authority (Matthew 8:9); And had those who are under his own authority as well (Matthew 8:9).
- Rebellion and pride would hinder or limit your ability to exercise Authority:
12 AND WE URGE YOU, BRETHREN, TO RECOGNIZE THOSE WHO LABOUR AMONG YOU, AND ARE OVER YOU IN THE LORD AND ADMONISH [instruct or warn or teach] YOU, 13 AND TO ESTEEM THEM VERY HIGHLY IN LOVE FOR THEIR WORK'S SAKE. Be at peace among yourselves. 14 NOW WE EXALT YOU, BRETHREN, WARN THOSE WHO ARE UNRULY [insubordinate or idle] . . . . " (1 Thessalonians 5:12-14 NKJV).
• You will not fail in Jesus' name.
- Whatever is contrary to your health is rebuked and rooted up in Jesus' name.
- Healing is a bread for the children of God, and since you belongs to God, you are healed of that ailment in your body in the mighty name of Jesus Christ.
- And the Affliction will never rise again in the mighty name of Jesus Christ.
Peace!
TO BE CONTINUED
STEPS TO SALVATION
• Take notice of this:
IF you are yet to take the step of salvation, that is, yet to be born-again, do it now, tomorrow might be too late (2 Corinthians 6:1,2; Hebrews 3:7,8,15).
a. Acknowledge that you are a sinner and confess your Sins (1 John 1:9); And ask Jesus Christ to come into your life (Revelation 3:20).
b. Confess that you believe in your heart that Jesus Christ is Lord, and that you confess it with your mouth, Thus, you accept Him As your Lord and Saviour (Romans 10:9,10).
c. Ask that He will write your name in the Book of Life (Philippians 4:3; Revelation 3:8).
- If you took the steps As highlighted above, It means you are saved—born-again. Join a Word based church in your area and Town or city, and be part of whatever they are doing there. Peace!