Prayer Power!

Genesis 24:24-33

“The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.” (James 5:16b KJV). To translate this verse to 4th grade understanding, it would read, the sincere prayer of a man who truly loves God, will always result in extraordinary deeds. When we pray to God, in faith, believing that our desires are aligned with His will, He will bring into manifestation, our sincere petitions. The purpose of prayer isn’t so God can know what’s in our hearts, because He already knows our thoughts, even before we think them, but it’s to reveal to Him, that we indeed are submitted to His will, and desire to accomplish it through our daily living.

We don’t ask God for things in vain, rather our requests to God are for things that will advance His kingdom business in the earth. Whether we seek guidance for financial breakthrough, healing, or a spouse, all requests are made known unto God, in order that His will be done, through us, in the earth.

Our text gives a great example of answered prayer, and how sometimes, God allows instant manifestation. Following the death and burial of his wife, Sarah, Abraham gave instruction to the eldest servant of his house, to find a wife for his son, Issac. Abraham was very detailed in his request, and knew that God would come through for him, as He always did before. Being burdened with such a hard task, Eliezer did what any righteous man would do in his position; he prayed unto the Lord for help finding a wife for his master’s son. To make a long, yet beautiful story short, everything Eliezer prayed for, was answered in a matter of moments. God blessed Abraham, by way of Eliezer, and blew the mind of the servant with such a quick manifestation. It never takes God long to do anything, because He is literally timeless. If He wants to bless someone instantly, He can do just that, and if He decides that answering our prayers too soon may not be wise, then His delay will never become a denial.

God is truly amazing, and coming through as fast as He did for Eliezer, literally caused him to worship. How do you respond when God answers you quickly? Are you usually shocked and amazed like a deer staring into headlights, or do you fall to your knees, and lift your head and hands up in worship? No matter how big or small, make all your requests to God with passion, and sincere gratitude, because doing so proves to the Father how serious we are about what we desire from Him. But, always remember to pray according as He wills, because there are times when we pray for things we shouldn’t, then His Spirit will step in to make intercession on our behalf.

“Let your light shine so bright, until someone can see it in their valley moment.” – Ell

Hard Proof

Genesis 22:9-19

In the life of every child of God, there will come a season when the faith they claim to have in Him, will be tested. Throughout the Bible, you can read about the lives of men and women from the Old, and New Testaments, who proved their allegiance to the Father, through their lifestyles. Abraham proved that he feared God, by not withholding his only son from Him. When commanded by God to offer up Isaac as a sacrifice, the “father of faith” did not hesitate to do as the Lord had spoken. King David made a few MAJOR mistakes during his reign as ruler of Israel, but he never allowed his errors, nor his fame and fortune to cause him to turn away from the God who supplied all his needs. Of all those in Scripture, who were selfless, and willingly sacrificed all, so that the will of God could be accomplished, none can compare to Jesus, who gave His very life, so mankind could be redeemed.

Abraham, king David, and Jesus Christ, all knew that their lives only had purpose, when lived fulfilling the will of God. Even when faced with opportunities to turn away from God’s seemingly hard instructions, in favor of taking a more uncomplicated route, these great men allowed God’s will and purpose to supercede all else that would have eventually caused major issues in their personal lives, and in God’s divine order of things. But, God knows who He can trust, and has confidence in them to not rob Him of His glory.

Can God trust you with hard instructions? Are there things in your life so valuable, that you wouldn’t give them up, so that God’s will could be accomplished through your life? Would you be willing to sacrifice time, money, or even disassociate yourself from those you love, in order to fulfill God’s will? These may be hard questions to answer, but in this life, the only things that matter, are what God says matters. If you place anything in this earth before God, then I hate to tell you but, your love for God is superficial. While your profession of love to God may appear true, after further examination, that love will never be revealed.

Keep your chin up… it’s easier to see Heaven that way,

Ell

Abraham and Sarah – Becoming parents

Genesis 18:1-15

Abraham experienced many changes in his life, as God prepared him to be the leader of a great nation. From instructing him to leave his family and travel to unknown lands, to changing his name, God blessed Abraham for his obedience, and willingness to abide by his words. Abraham’s faith was indeed strong in the Lord, and in the power of His might, but that faith would soon be tested during the latter years of his life.

God spoke to his servant one day, and told him that He will bless his wife, and give him a son. This was ironic, because Abraham and his wife tried for years to have a baby, but their efforts were futile, because Sarah was barren, and at this point, had passed the productive age of childbearing. Like many who focus more on their problem rather than the problem solver, Abraham laughed at the words of the Lord, and reminded Him of their old age. Abraham went on to promote his illegitimate son, Ishmael, that God would bless him. While God had a plan in place for Ishmael, the promise was to come through Isaac.

In the next chapter, God revisited abraham, and brought a few angels with Him on the trip. When Abraham saw the Lord, he ran out to greet Him, then offered to show a little hospitality. After washing the men’s feet, and presenting them with a meal, God asked about Sarah, and where she was. Like most women, she was eavesdropping behind the door of the tent, and heard the conversation between God and Abraham. Just as Abraham did when God told him Sarah would bring forth a son, she laughed also, when she heard God mention that He’d return according to the time of life, or after Isaac was born. After witnessing some of the great things God had already done in their lives, how could they doubt that anything else would be too hard for Him to accomplish? Many of us today are the same way, because we’ve seen God do the impossible for us, then doubted Him later on when we were faced with another seemingly impossible odd.

Our faith must be mature, and consistent, so that God can get the most out of us, and we can get the most out of Him. I’m thankful God isn’t like men, because even though He heard Sarah laugh, and knew she and her husband weren’t fully convinced that His word was true, He blessed them inspite of their doubts.

Have you been made promises that have yet to manifest? I have, but I’ve seen God work many miracles in my life, so I know in time, He’ll come through just as He promised He would. The waiting game is far from easy, and there are times I want to throw in the towel, but waiting on God builds strength, faith, character, and spiritual endurance that helps to make the journey of life a bit more manageable.

Walk in love,

Ell