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109. Devotion – The GLORY of God

Hallelujah Devotion – 7. The GLORY of God

The glory of God…. “The LORD shall be revealed, And all flesh shall see it together; For the mouth of the LORD has spoken.” Is40:5

What is the glory of the Lord & what does it do in & to us?

GLORY (NT-Greek)– ‘doxa’ refers to God’s dignity, His honour, praise & the worship due His name.
GLORY (OT-Hebrew)- ‘kabod’ pertains to the weighty splendour, glorious prevailing presence of God that deserves His honour & accentuates His sovereignty.

God promises us that His glory shall be revealed to all of creation. That every knee shall bow & every tongue confess that He is Lord.

In the OT we learn that offerings & atonement for sin were made and the glory cloud of God entered the temple. Those who were ministering to the Lord could no longer stand in His presence for the manifested weight of His glory.

God manifested His glory through the fire that consumed their offerings, the fire on the mountain top,… before the tabernacle. It was so great that the people fell to their faces as the glory of the Lord appeared.

Exo40:34-35

(34) Then the cloud covered the tabernacle of meeting, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle.
(35) And Moses was not able to enter the tabernacle of meeting, because the cloud rested above it, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle.

Exo24:17 The sight of the glory of the LORD was like a consuming fire on the top of the mountain in the eyes of the children of Israel

Lev 9:5-7

(5) So they brought what Moses commanded before the tabernacle of meeting. And all the congregation drew near and stood before the LORD.
(6) Then Moses said, “This is the thing which the LORD commanded you to do, and the glory of the LORD will appear to you.”
(7) And Moses said to Aaron, “Go to the altar, offer your sin offering and your burnt offering, and make atonement for yourself and for the people.

Lev 9:23-24

(23) And Moses and Aaron went into the tabernacle of meeting, and came out and blessed the people. Then the glory of the LORD appeared to all the people,
(24) and fire came out from before the LORD and consumed the burnt offering and the fat on the altar. When all the people saw it, they shouted and fell on their faces.

In Rom3:23 we learn “that all have sinned, falling short of that glory of God”.

But that God has made a way through Christ to make know the mystery of this Glory.

It is Christ IN us.

Col 1:27

To them God willed to make known what are the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles: which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.

He is the hope of glory to be revealed & made available to us as we are renewed, restored & re-united to heart of the Father.
For He has promised & in Him all His promises are YES & AMEN. For it will be for His glory!

2Co 1:20

For all the promises of God in Him are Yes, and in Him Amen, to the glory of God through us.

ENCOURAGEMENT

The restoration of all things is at the heart of the Good News Gospel of Christ. The ultimate is the restoration of God’s bride, the church, her return to the majesty & the glory He intended for her.

In Christ we are part of that story! All that we are going through here & now, is part of that story that will end in His eternal promise of the restoration of all things that will culminate in HIS glory at the coming of Christ, the glorious Son of God and our Lord – Redeemer of All things.

Therefore,

Zep1:7 Be silent in the presence of the Lord GOD; For the day of the LORD is at hand, For the LORD has prepared a sacrifice; He has invited His guests.

Heb 9:24 For Christ has not entered the holy places made with hands, which are copies of the true, but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us;

Act 3:19 Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord,

YAHWEH – Winds of Worship – Vineyard Music:

https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=OX0mKedQ_aU&si=zmGyy40XZaVKetkx

PRAYER

Father, we are encouraged by the knowing that Your glory, Your weighty presence, Your all-consuming fire, Your righteousness and Your redemption is drawing nigh.
That the sufferings, trials & challenges of this hour will all become part of the ‘burnt offerings’ of repentance for our sins, wave offerings of thanksgiving & praise for Your glory upon us.
In all reverence & humility we stand eager in waiting for the revealing of the sons/daughters of God.

We are attentive for Your VOICE to COMMAND our ways.
The testing of Your FIRE to purify us.
We embrace the JOY of the Lord that is our strength day by day. For we have witnessed your faithfulness in our lives.
Your PEACE that sustains us and give us rest as we belief.
We desire to discern Your WILL through the GUIDANCE of the Holy Spirit in each situation and moment.
We stand in awe of Your GLORY presence revealed now & forevermore.

We Love Your Lord. Thank You that You loved us first

Oh, where would we have been if it wasn’t for Your Love manifested to us through Your VOICE, PURIFYING FIRE, JOY, PEACE, YOUR WILL & GLORY.

Amen & Amen

Open The Eyes Of My Heart – Hills WOrship:

https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=ibiMgN1JBIo&si=0g7Szd03sm8JeFmd

JIREH – Elevation Worship & Maverick City Music:

https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=mC-zw0zCCtg&si=q4TA65UUHIqiC6iZ

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108. Devotion – The Will Of God

Hallelujah Devotion – 6. The WILL of God

“Your kingdom come. Your will be done On earth as it is in heaven.” Mat 6:10

The Will of God:

The Teachings of Christ came through Divine revelation from His Father. It was not acquired through reading & studying but through the revelation of the Holy Spirit within.

In His humiliation, God’s Mediator, being God’s Servant, He relied completely on the Father to do as prophesied in Deu18:18 “to put His words into His mouth, & speak all that I command Him”

Joh 7:16-18
(16) Jesus answered… “My doctrine is not Mine, but His who sent Me.
(17) If anyone wills to do His will, he shall know concerning the doctrine, whether it is from God or whether I speak on My own authority.
(18) He who speaks from himself seeks his own glory; but He who seeks the glory of the
One who sent Him is true, and no unrighteousness is in Him.

Joh 5:19-20
(19) Jesus answered “Most assuredly, I say to you, the Son can do nothing of Himself, but what He sees the Father do; for whatever He does, the Son also does in like manner.
(20) For the Father loves the Son, and shows Him all things that He Himself does; and He will show Him greater works than these, that you may marvel.

Joh 5:30
(30) I can of Myself do nothing. As I hear, I judge; and My judgment is righteous, because I do not seek My own will but the will of the Father who sent Me.

PRAYER

Father,

As we meditate on these Scriptures, we humbly come to bow in absolute surrender.

To ask that You will lead us to do Your will in what You reveal through Your precious Holy Spirit, our Helper…:
“Teach me to do Your will, For You are my God; Your Spirit is good. Lead me in the land of uprightness.” Psa 143:10.

For, “I delight to do Your will, O my God, And Your law is within my heart.” Psa 40:8

We desire to be mindful of You, Your ways, Your guidance, Your voice and Your leading NOT to follow our own thinking, or be tempted to fall into the temporal-bound, rat race-thinking of the world;

“And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. Rom 12:2

“Not with eyeservice, as men-pleasers, but as bondservants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart” Eph 6:6

Our deepest desire is to refrain from our own knowledge, “know-how”, familiar ways & words regarding You & Your kingdom.
To seek You through Divine revelation in the kairos moment. That the authenticity of the Holy Spirit – who is the Translator of Your will, guide us in our need for every situation & moment.

Our hearts to melt into Your will, to discern Your heart. Rising up in Your utmost Faith, Strength & Joy through the righteousness & right standing in our Lord Jesus.
To be able to execute Your will as we declare, speak & do with all boldness through Your council & grace.

Therefore, we pray
“If the Lord wills, we shall live and do this or that.” Jas 4:15

We come to pray YOUR heart back to You.

BENEDICTION

Heb 13:20-21
Now may the God of peace who brought up our Lord Jesus from the dead, that great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant,
make you complete in every good work to do His will, working in you what is well pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever.

Amen & Amen.

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107. Devotion – The Guidance of God

Hallelujah Devotion – 5. The GUIDANCE of God

WE need the guidance of God every day, but do we truly focus to ASK for it?

As we experience the different obstacles, situations & challenges we often just go ahead without humbling ourselves in true dependency upon His lead. We often just do the next logic thing.

What if He had something to say, but we didn’t made the effort to ask intentionally?

We will sometimes just assume He will be there in any case. And yes, the Holy Spirit is with us all the way. But when we stop, right there in our tracks and pray specifically, the testimony of an answered prayer brings much glory to God & a great testimony to share with our fellow man.

Our walk with God & His walk with us implicate much needed SEEKING of Him in our daily lives. Our metaphoric ‘standing’ before Him in reverence & in kneeling before Him in utter dependence moves us to receive His wisdom. But He wants us to ask for it.

As we draw near in prayer at the feet of God, the preparation of our heart takes place. Our heart is here positioned & equipped in the strength & power of the Holy Spirit. He leads us with His Truth to instruct us & tell us about the things that is to come. Those things that He knows we will face tomorrow.

BUT, we have to make an effort not to only “just pray” as usual.

BUT to ASK with intention for His intervention & guidance. To pray with expectation.

And THEN..

As we acknowledge our need of Christ’s righteousness to position us aright before a Holy God the whole picture comes together. Our “footsteps become ordered by the Lord” and “He delights in our way”. (Ps37:23) At the feet of God we come to bow in an attitude of submission. And when we ask of Him to lead us on… It brings Him honour. For He truly delight in our seeking of HIm.

As we follow after Him, His footsteps will become the path on which we can walk to know that
He is leading us every step of the way. (Ps85:13)

SCRIPTURES:

Psa119:105 Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path.

Joh16:13 However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth; for He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears He will speak; and He will tell you things to come.

Isa45:11 Thus says the LORD, The Holy One of Israel, and his Maker: “Ask Me of things to come concerning My sons; And concerning the work of My hands, you command Me.

Isa58:2 Yet they seek Me daily, And delight to know My ways, As a nation that did righteousness, And did not forsake the ordinance of their God. They ask of Me the ordinances of justice; They take delight in approaching God.

Mat7:7 “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.

Last thought for ENCOURAGEMENT:

HE want us to ask intentionally & with expectancy that the Father may be glorified. It is not always about us. It is about His glory through our dependency, our need for guidance that it can realize for His glory.

Joh14:13 And whatever you ask in My name, that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.

PRAYER:

Father, we come to seek You; to encounter YOU & Your glory in the process.

We come to ask You for guidance and specific direction for each situation. We thank you that as we draw near Your Spirit will make a way in the wilderness,… guiding as we ask.
We ask that You will remind us continuously that Your guidance, wisdom and involvement is intentional to also bring You the glory & honour that You deserve.

Amen & amen

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106. Devotion – 4. The PEACE of God – Truth or Fiction?

The PEACE of God

The PEACE of God give us REST for our souls:

The peace of God is the very state that God intended us to live in.

Num 25:12-13 ‘Behold, I give to him My covenant of peace;

Rom 14:17-19

(17)  for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.
(18) For he who serves Christ in these things is acceptable to God and approved by men.
(19) Therefore let us pursue the things which make for peace and the things by which one may edify another.

PEACE relates

– to be safe (mind, body, or estate), to be completed, make amends, friendly, restoration & restitution.
When we have peace we are living in the realm of God’s TRUTH to live in His boundary of favour, welfare, happiness, prosperity & health.

As we pray God’s PEACE over a person or situation we bless and pray for these conditions to manifest.

Php 4:6-7

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Rom 16:20

And the God of peace will crush Satan under your feet shortly…

GOD’S REST refers to ‘settling down’:

We move by FAITH from focussing on the physical reality in front of us rather to BELIEF the TRUTH written in His Scriptures about our lives.

Heb 3:12-14

…lest there be in any of you an evil heart of UNBELIEF in DEPARTING from the living God;
but exhort one another daily,… lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin. For we have become partakers of Christ if we hold the beginning of our CONFIDENCE steadfast to the end,

Heb 3:18-19

And to whom did He swear that they would not enter His rest, but to those who did not OBEY? So we see that they could not enter in because of UNBELIEF.

EXHORTATION

AS we look at the Scripture above (Heb3) it is clear which conditions will hamper or even completely stop us from living in God’s PEACE & cause us also NOT to enter into His REST.
“Hardened hearts”, “deceitfulness of sin”, disobedience, & ‘unbelief’ will cost us our rest in Him.

It says here that it is as if we have DEPARTED from God if we fall into the temptation of ‘unbelief’, to fear, worry; allowing stress or anxiousness to take hold of our hearts.

BUT, when we hold on to our confidence, obedience, FAITH & trust in God we are secured to stay in the unifying spirit of His PEACE – even in His BOND of PEACE

Eph 4:3 Endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.

Col 3:14-15

But above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection. And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful.

PRAYER & BLESSING

Father,

we belief in Your love for us.

We can only come to ask forgiveness where we have fallen trap, allowing the spirit of fear, doubt, confusion, unbelief & worry to take hold of our hearts.
We come and lay down every care & concern at the feet of Your cross.
Now to come in faith, letting go of unbelief. We embrace the bond of the peace of God that surpasses all understanding to guard our hearts

2Th 3:16

Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace always in every way. The Lord be with you all.

Amen and Amen

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105. The JOY Of The Lord

Hallelujah Devotion – 3. The JOY Of The Lord

The Joy of The Lord Founded in Thankfulness

The JOY of the Lord is deeply rooted in our understanding and revelation of His faithfulness, goodness & unfailing love for us. This JOY blossoms even further when we tighten it to thankfulness! Thanksgiving & praise are the chorus lines of our anthems to our God & Saviour.

There is nothing that transpose us into the light, glory and fastened realization of HIS GOODNESS & GREATNESS as a heart attitude of thanksgiving. It immediately burst forth the JOY of the Lord in our spirit & changes the atmosphere over our doubting souls and troubled hearts. It brightens the day to receive & live in His JOY, peace & gladness in all circumstances.

Neh 8:10 …for this day is holy to our Lord. Do not sorrow, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.”

Psa 16:11 You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore

Psa 51:12 Restore to me the joy of Your salvation, And uphold me by Your generous Spirit.
(Jer15:16 Joy… For I am called by Your name)

Psa 126:5 Those who sow in tears Shall reap in joy. (Isa 61:3)

Joh 15:11 “These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full. (17:13 My joy fulfilled in themselves.)

Rom 14:17 for the kingdom is… righteousness, joy & peace in the Holy Spirit.

Heb 1:9, 12:2 You have loved righteousness and hated lawlessness; therefore God, Your God, has anointed You with the oil of gladness more than Your companions.”

ENCOURAGEMENT

LET us therefore pursue to attain the Joy of the Lord that is given by His Spirit. As we trust, praise, give thanks & believe!

Oh, what JOY we find when our faith is rooted in the greatness of God, rather than allow temporary circumstances or the inadequacy of self to dictate & blind our view of His goodness and faithfulness – Him being GOD in & GOD for us.

PRAYER

Father,

we do come in deep realization that true JOY is only found in complete trust, hope & faith in You, yielding true strength to our souls. Thank you, that You are the author of JOY through the Agent of the Holy Spirit.
That we can be assured that even in our sorrows (Jas1:2, 1Th1:6, Heb12:11, 1Pe4:13) Your JOY, will spring forth.
That gladness & fulness of JOY is our constant hope in You to serve Your kingdom. For we are called the planting of the Lord – to live for You to be glorified through our joy filled lives.

We humbly receive the anointing of the oil of gladness as it was on Christ. Enabling us to face the challenges of this live & the trials we engage.

You gave us the fruit of joy to live from. We desire then to be presented in Your presence faultless with exceeding JOY, being kept from stumbling through Your mighty hand over us.

BLESSING

Rom 15:13

Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Jud 1:24-25

…Him …able to keep you from stumbling, And to present you faultless Before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy, (25) To God our Savior, Who alone is wise, Be glory and majesty, Dominion and power, Both now and forever.

Amen.

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104. Hallelujah Devotion – 2. The FIRE Of God

The FIRE Of God

The FIRE of God is the symbol of His Presence, His Power & Throne of Reign in Heaven

His manifested fire led the Israelites through the wilderness & sealed His covenant with Abraham. He received their offerings & showed His sovereignty to the Baal priests by His consuming fire.

The FIRE Of God Leads Us To FOLLOW Him.

    Deu 4:35-36 (Ex13:21)
    To you it was shown, that you might know that the LORD Himself is God; there is none other besides Him. (36) …that He might instruct you; on earth He showed you His great fire, and you heard His words out of the midst of the fire.

    He Baptizes Us With His Spirit & Holy Fire

    Not only unto repentance but for sanctification and the PRESENCE of His HOLY SPIRIT within us.

      Mat 3:11-12
      I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance,… He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.

      God Tests Our Faith Through Trials Like Fire.

      God Knows Us Inside Out
      He tests the faith of His children by fiery trials for sonship. Yet ensures the glories that will follow our faithfulness in faith
      His purifying fire ensures our legitimacy as His sons & daughters.

        1Pe 1:6-11 (7)
        that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus (9) receiving the end of your faith—the salvation of your souls.

        Job 23:10
        But He knows the way that I take; When He has tested me, I shall come forth as gold.
        Heb12:4-8 & 1Co 3:11-15

        HIs Fire IS Within US

        We ourselves feel the fire of God burning in our hearts when in His Presence
        Luk 24:32
        …said to one another, “Did not our heart burn within us while He talked with us on the road, and while He opened the Scriptures to us?”

          ENCOURAGEMENT

          The fire of God GUIDES us through the desert places. Look out for His guidance through that fire & His peace within your heart. Look up to see the cloud by day & the pillar of fire that goes ahead of you in the darker days.

          Know that He receives each & every prayer, hear the cry of your heart & His Holy Fire purifies your hearts intent unto Himself.

          Prayer:

          Father,


          we bow in humble acknowledgment of Your Lordship, Your presence, Power & Sovereignty in our lives & in this world.
          Thank you, for the privilege to be guided by Your Holy fire within us. We take solace that You know how to deal, guide & strengthen us in every moment.

          Thank You for discipline, purifying testing of our faith so that we may reap the reward of Your glories at the end of the race.
          Thank you, that not one day, not one trial or moment of worldly sorrow will go to waste.
          You turn it all around for the glory of Your name in & through our lives and for the good of those who love You & called for Your purposes. (Rom8)

          Help us in these days to follow close after you that we may be worthy of Your grace bestowed, Your amazing love, patience, faithfulness, kindness and mercy.

          Realizing Your presence within, so close… in us.

          We love you and are forever thankful that you do not leave us the way we are, but love us enough to temper us to gold – by Your fire, even the burning deep within us.

          Eph 2:10
          For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.

          Amen & amen

          Lev 9:23-24. 1Pe 4:12-13. Mal 4:1-2

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          103. Hallelujah Devotion 1 – The Voice Of The Lord

          Hallelujah Devotion – 1. The Voice Of The Lord 11.5.2026

          The VOICE of the Lord keeps all of creation & harken us to OBEY Him.

          His voice is inside us. It is a clear, firm, precise yet a much comforting sound. His sheep hears His voice. His voice is authoritive, to heal at His command & to guide and at its resound the earth trembles.
          Jeremiah 38:20 Please, obey the voice of the LORD which I speak to you. So, it shall be well with you, and your soul shall live.

          We are to adhere to His commandments

          Deu 13:18 …you have listened to the voice of the LORD your God, to keep all His commandments which I command you today, to do what is right in the eyes of the LORD your God.

          We cannot miss His voice unless we keep on talking

          If we do not quite down to listen, our own/many words, often spoken out of fear, self-absorption, duty or familiarity in praying will easily take over.
          His voice is strong & clear enough to override our own thinking – to keep us on the right track & out of harm’s way.

          The Voice of God created all things. It Shields us.

          It commands the dear to give birth. Its power breaks the cedars & split the trees in pieces. It dismantles strongholds & bring mountains down.
          Joe 3:16 The LORD also will roar from Zion, And utter His voice from Jerusalem; The heavens and earth will shake; But the LORD will be a shelter for His people, And the strength of the children of Israel.

          The VOICE of the Lord Commands

          It opens up, halt and shakes up the heavens & the earth with His might- to make known to all mankind that He is God.

          As we speak to the mountain before us, we speak, “Grace! Grace!”, it will be destroyed. For the voice of the Lord has resounded into the atmosphere… and created to perform His will!
          Zec 4:6-7 (6) ‘Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,’ Says the LORD of hosts. (7) ‘Who are you, O great mountain? Before Zerubbabel you shall become a plain! And he shall bring forth the capstone With shouts of “Grace, grace to it!”

          The voice of the Lord instructs us to possess what is His, for His kingdom & for His glory

          Deu 9:23 Likewise, when the LORD sent you from Kadesh Barnea, saying, ‘Go up and possess the land which I have given you,’ then you rebelled against the commandment of the LORD your God, and you did not believe Him nor obey His voice.

          God’s Voice is penetrating & powerful

          Rev 14:2 And I heard a voice from heaven, like the voice of many waters, and like the voice of loud thunder.
          LET us therefore, decide to listen for that gentle voice deep within, that WILL guide and help us beyond our own feeble attempts to guide ourselves.

          Heb 4:11-13

          (11) Let us therefore be diligent to enter that rest, lest anyone fall according to the same example of disobedience.
          (12) For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
          (13) And there is no creature hidden from His sight, but all things are naked and open to the eyes of Him to whom we must give account.

          His deep, still sure voice within us, is so much easier to follow than our own disruptive reasoning, troublesome excuse-giving or multi-facetted arguments, in following our own narrative. It brings peace, joy & rest.

          Also, in these days it will be crucial to discern His voice from the voice of deception of the evil one in the world. Let us therefore encourage each other and also seek to reach out to the lost… Heb 3:15 “TODAY, IF YOU WILL HEAR HIS VOICE, DO NOT HARDEN YOUR HEARTS AS IN THE REBELLION.”

          Prayer

          Father, we come to you in utmost dependency to obey & to trust in intimate surrender to your voice.
          We pray that You will help & guide us to DISCERN our own fleshly thinking, stubbornness and/or pre-conceived ideas, preferences or opinions that so easily lead us astray.

          We want to adhere to your gentle nudge through your Holy Spirit’s leading. Through the Spirit of peace & the silent unction in our hearts we want to obey You through the words of knowledge, wisdom, discerning of spirits & follow you in the reverential fear & intimate awe.

          Amen & Amen

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          98. Reverential Awe & Fear of God -Prayer Pointers

          Reverential Awe & Fear of God

          Focus : Intentional Submission – A Time for Reverence, Consecration & Yielding as we draw closer in reverential awe & fear of God.
          Personal Aim : Revering Him to Whom all Glory’s due
          Expectation : Being changed into His glory, one prayer at a time – for His kingdom come in me 1st.
          Kingdom Goal : The Testimony of Christ to impact the whole of society; through our lives [thoughts, words & actions].
          In true submission for His Name be Glorified & revered.
          Hear O, Israel / South Africa / House of ‘David’… / Child of God …: The Lord is the only One true God.

          What is PRAYER ?

          Prayer is a truthful encounter between a sinful, humble soul
          And a HOLY, compassionate, loving GOD. For Him. Unto Him.
          As we are graced in Christ. Praying His Word back to Him. @T
          “Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know” – Jeremiah 33:3

          “Thoughts and reasonings may be like the steel wedges that may open a way into truth, but prayer is the lever that forces open the iron chest of sacred mystery. There are the common frames of repentance and faith, but there is also an upper realm of rapture, communion, and conscious union with Christ. All believers see Christ, but not all believers put their fingers into the prints of the nails. Not all have the privilege of leaning upon Jeshua’s bosom or being caught up into the third heaven.“
          From: Prayer’s Golden Key – Charles Spurgeon

          Intro : Eternal life is to know God

          John 17:3 And this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent.

          Who is this God we revere? God identifies Himself as:

          Exo 3:13-14 And God said to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM.”….
          ‘ I AM has sent me to you.”
          Rev 22:13 I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and
          the End, the First and the Last.”
          Rev 21:6-8 I will give of the fountain of the water of life freely to
          him who thirsts. Jh 9:5 I am the light of the world…

          1. EXALT God in Thanksgiving. ACKNOWLEDGE Who HE is

          Isa 43:10 “You are My witnesses,” says the LORD, “And My servant whom I have chosen, That you may know and believe Me, And understand that I am He. Before Me there was no God formed, Nor shall there be after Me.
          Rev 1:18 I am He who lives, and was dead, and behold, I am alive forevermore. And I have the keys of Hades & of Death.

          THANK Him for His name that is above every other name, For Christ’s obedience to the Father, to suffer for us…to overcame sin & death… that in Him we may have eternal life, living in His presence & have joy forevermore.

          2. TODAY is the day to make right with God

          Today when you hear His voice, do not resist the Holy Spirit. Today is the day of an opportunity to forgive, come clean, repent & turn from our wicked ways.
          Today we also stand in the gap – in repentance, for this perverse generation.
          To ask God to forgive us & save this nation.

          Heb 3:15 “TODAY, If You Will Hear His Voice, Do Not Harden Your Hearts As In The Rebellion.”
          Psa 95:7 For He is our God, And we are the people of pasture, And the sheep of His hand. TODAY, if you will hear His voice.

          Declare your willingness to hear God speak to you.

          3. HUMBLE yourself in the presence of God in reverential awe & fear of the great I am

          Jas 4:6 But He gives more grace. …”GOD RESISTS THE PROUD, BUT GIVES GRACE TO THE HUMBLE.”

          1Pe 5:5-6

          Likewise you younger people, submit yourselves to your elders. Yes, all of you be submissive to one another, and be clothed with humility, for “GOD RESISTS THE PROUD, BUT GIVES GRACE TO THE HUMBLE.”
          (6) Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time,

          Choose to humble yourself before God. He is your Creator. He knows you. He holds your life & eternity in His hand. Choose to revere Him in awestruck fear & wonder.

          4. Understand the CONSEQUENCES of sin and rejecting true conversion to Christ by His blood shed for us.

          ASK God to sanctify you in the washing of His Word.
          God is not mocked. Faith in God is not part of a ritual or game on the stages of the world’s idols & cultures.
          His Word is the final authority over all life & creation.

          Rev 21 : 7-8

          (7) He who overcomes shall inherit all things, and I will be his God, and he shall be My son. (8) But the cowardly, unbelieving, abominable, murderers, sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second death.”

          Joh 17:17 Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth.

          5. REPENT now for SINS, transgressions, trespasses &
          iniquities, own beliefs. Allow the Spirit to convict you:

          lies, deception, hypocrisy, manipulation, corruption, theft…

          Rom 3:20-24

          (20) Therefore… no flesh will be justified in His sight, for by the law is the knowledge of sin. (21) But now the righteousness of God apart from the law is revealed, (22) to all who believe…
          (23) for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, (24) being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.

          Many who call themselves Christian, are worshipping
          their own ideology of God and not what the Scriptures teach.

          6. Bring all TEMPTATIONS before Him.

          Many temptations come through an open door of/from a WRONG belief system, wrong nurturing habits and / or empty human imparted traditions that one follow blindly, without asking a very important question, ” Why am I doing this? Why is this habit/tradition/belief in my life? What familiar spirit is attached to it?

          What is the spirit behind my thinking, my words & actions?

          Which spirit drives me? Which part of me – my spirit, soul or body controls my life? Has my spirit been reborn in the Spirit of God, – the Holy Spirit who desires to live & abide within me? Who has created me with a cavity that can only be filled by Him. All other spirits will be part of my demise & left me feel empty, unfulfilled, tormented and dissatisfied with all things pertaining to this world, life & ignorant or irreverent of the life hereafter, which is our eternal destiny either in hell or ruling and reigning with Christ from heaven.

          Examples of temptations that come to us – sometimes unnoticeable:

          Depression (often linked to strife or a spirit of perfectionism).

          Instead we should embrace the Truth (He is a Person), that we will only reach or achieve in this life our full potential and become who we desire to be with the excellence that we find in & through a Holy Spirit led relationship with the Father and His Son, Yeshua Hamashiach (Jesus Christ of Nazareth). The One Who created you, is the One Who also wrote the manual for your personally & for your life.

          Unbelief, shame, soulish regret (instead of truthful remorse for or sins),

          Idolatry (money, prestige, fame, possessions, positions), lust of the flesh…

          Mar 7:6-13

          (6) ‘this people honors Me with their lips, but their heart is far from Me. (7) and in vain they worship Me, teaching as doctrines the commandments of men.’ (8) for laying aside the commandment of God, you hold the tradition of men… (13) making the word of God of no effect through your tradition which you have handed down.

          ASK God to forgive this & remove the bondage from your soul

          7. REPENT of UNBELIEF, not trusting God, unholy fear, and of ‘self’

          Fears often originate from misplaced pride leading to a superior spirit (expecting and/or thinking of ourself higher). Hypocrisy, perfectionism, self-preservation & self-realization causes often inferiority, unrealistic pressure & anxiety.

          Instead: Trust & yield to God.

          The One who desire to manifests Himself through the gifts of the Holy Spirit – as He chooses in/through you/Body of Christ.
          For the glory of His name, His kingdom, His church.
          Fear of man, fear of lack, fear of death, insignificance in this life, harm, failure, destitute, false humility… often lead to overprotection of ourself, distrusting God to keep us.

          8. REPENT of all forms of SELF-PITY, lack of worth, allowing rejection to identify us.

          Not accepting ourself. Not appreciating how God made us. Not embracing God who lives in us therefore, striving with God & man.

          1Jn 4:16-21

          (16) we have known & believed the love that God has for us. God is love, and he who abides in love abides in God, and God in him. (18) There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love.

          We should love ourselves & others as ourselves:

          Heb 12:14 Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.

          Also, peace in yourself.

          9. Stand in the gap for your BLOODLINE, TRIBE & CULTURE

          Mal 2:2
          If you will not hear, if you will not take it to heart, To give glory to My name,” Says the LORD of hosts, “I will send a curse upon you, and I will curse your blessings. I have cursed them already, Because you do not take it to heart.

          Sever yourself (break away) from all ungodly altars: ancestral, demonic, unrighteous / idolatrous beliefs, cultural customs, organizations, religious actions / deeds.

          Rev3:5 He who overcomes shall be clothed in white garments, & I will not blot out his name from the Book of Life; I will confess his name before My Father, before His angels.

          10. RECEIVE His complete FORGIVENESS through the sacrificial death of Christ in our place on the cross.

          Through the power of His own blood, we are set free.

          Rom 8:1 There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit
          Heb 9:28 so Christ was offered once to bear the sins of many. To those who eagerly wait for Him He will appear a second time, apart from sin, for salvation.

          Heb 12:24-25 (24)… you have come to Jesus the Mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling that speaks better things than that of Abel. No other bloodshed /sacrifice is needed!

          11. By faith receive & DECLARE what God says ABOUT YOU

          Heb 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.
          Eph 2:10 For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.
          2Co 12:9 And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.

          I am fearfully and wonderfully made. If God declared me whole, healed, forgiven, blessed & favoured… I should not diminish His truth. I should agree with His words over me.

          Psa 139:13-18

          (13)  For You formed my inward parts; You covered me in my mother’s womb.
          (14)  I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Marvelous are Your works, And that my soul knows very well.
          (15)  My frame was not hidden from You, When I was made in secret, And skillfully wrought in the lowest parts of the earth.

          (16)  Your eyes saw my substance, being yet unformed. And in Your book they all were written, The days fashioned for me, When as yet there were none of them.
          (17)  How precious also are Your thoughts to me, O God! How great is the sum of them!
          (18)  If I should count them, they would be more in number than the sand; When I awake, I am still with You.

          12. CONFESS JESUS (Jeshua Hamashiach) as your LORD

          Open the door of your heart afresh. Invite Him into ALL doors, rooms & areas of your life in utmost trust, faith & dependency upon Him. Nothing is hidden from His sight.

          Isa 57:15 For thus says the High and Lofty One Who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy:
          “I dwell in the high and holy place, With him who has a contrite and humble spirit, To revive the spirit of the humble, And to revive the heart of the contrite ones.
          2Co 6:2 For He says: “in an acceptable time I have heard you, and in the day of salvation I have helped you.” Behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.

          13. ASSURANCE of Salvation

          Understand that assurance of your salvation is based on Scripture, NOT on how you feel or based on your emotions or the circumstances in your life.

          Rom 10:13 Whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved. Joh 1:12-13 (12) But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name: (13) who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but born of God.

          1Jn 4:2 By this you know the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is of God,

          Rom 5:1 Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.

          14. KNOW what is the Father’s MISSION through HIS SON

          To restore all mankind back into the Father’s love

          Joh 14:6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.
          Joh 15:9 “As the Father loved Me, I also have loved you; abide in My love.

          To show us the Father. To know God into eternity

          1Jn 5:20 And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us an understanding, that we may know Him who is true; and we are in Him who is true, in His Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God and eternal life.

          To restore us in the glory through His covenant in Jesus Christ. He gave us all things. He builds His church.

          2Pe 1:2-4
          (2) Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord,
          (3) as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue,
          (4) by which have been given to us exceedingly great and precious promises, that through these you may be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.

          15. Receive His HOLY SPIRIT for the REBIRTH of your spirit

          He knows you. By the spirit of truth, the Father & Son live inside you & abide in you & He leads us in His truth.

          Joh 3:3-5 (3) “I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.” (5) unless born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.
          Joh 4:17,20-21,23 We will come… and make Our home with him.
          Eph 5:26 that He might sanctify and cleanse her with the washing of water by the word,
          1Th 5:23 Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

          Ask God to continue the process of sanctification in you.

          16. Choose & Confess LIVING by the SPIRIT within you

          Gal 5:16-21

          (16) I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. (17) For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary to one another, so that you do not do the things that you wish. (18) But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law.

          (19)Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lewdness,(20) idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies, (21)envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the like;… those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.

          17. UNDERSTAND Who the HOLY SPIRIT of Christ is:

          Isa 11:2 The Spirit of the LORD shall rest upon Him,
          The Spirit of wisdom and understanding, The Spirit of counsel and might, The Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD.

          Gal 5:22-26

          (22) But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, (23) gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law. (24) And those who are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. (25) If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. (26) Let us not become conceited (vain), provoking one another, envying one another.

          18. EMBRACE Who this Christ is Whom we revere?

          Isa 9:6-7

          (6) For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
          (7) Of the increase of His government and peace There will be no end,… To order it and establish it with judgment and justice From that time forward, even forever. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this.

          Rev 1:8 “I am… “who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.”

          The Lord Yeshua Hamashiach is the Prince of peace.

          19. KNOW WHO IS this GOD that we revere & worship through His NAMES?

          Adonai – The Lord, owner & Master of all I am & have.

          Elohim – The Creator. My strong tower, my unshakable refuge. My Father, the Son & Holy Spirit. One God. 3 in 1.
          El Elyon – God Most High. You are Sovereign. Ruler of the universe. You establish everything. You alone give us purpose & destiny – unto You, for You, through & in You.
          El Roi – The God who sees. You know my destiny, my future. My sins are not hidden from you. You turn all things around for good. You will vindicate me. I seek & trust You.

          El Shaddai – God Almighty. You pour forth blessings
          temporal & eternal. My comforter, unconditional lover of my
          soul. My very present help. My God holding me close.

          Immanuel – God with us

          Yehovah – I Am That I Am

          Yehovah Shalom – The Lord is Peace. He always has an answer. He is the answer to my every path & need.

          Yehovah – YHVH – Yud Heh Vav Heh. The most sacred name You made yourself known. Most holy, glorious One. The very essence of all things existing. Covenant God.

          Yehovah Yireh – The Lord ’ll provide. Yeshua is all I need
          He sees every need & has already set creation in motion to provide.
          Yehovah Rapha – The Lord Who Heals; soul & body
          He declares by His stripes I am healed. His blood speaks life to me.

          Yehovah Nissi – The Lord is my banner – over me is love
          HE sings a love song. A song of hope, written on His heart for my life
          Yehovah Mekaddishkem – The Lord Who Sanctifies me
          He leads me through the process of holiness to become more like Him
          Yehovah Raah – The Lord my Shepherd. Leading me
          He looks out for me, shield me in safety. Who will I fear. God is for me.

          Yehovah Tsidkenu – The Lord our Righteousness
          The Blood of Christ declares me forgiven & positioned in righteousness
          Yehovah Shamah – The Lord is There where I am going
          The Lord is here, and He is there where I will be. He is present with me.

          Yehovah Shavuot – The Lord of Hosts. Christ is the Captain of the heavenly armies.


          Now Declare Who He is to you:
          My Saviour, Redeemer, Son of God, Master, Grace, Truth, a Just God, Bridegroom, Judge, soon coming King, Lion of Judah, glorious Majesty.

          20. DECLARE your love, honor, awe, adoration, praise & worship to Him…:
          “I love You, Lord, for Your love & mercy never fails me!”

          Psa 145:1-13 ( READ & PRAY aloud)

          (1) A Praise of David. I will extol You, my God, O King; And I will bless Your name forever and ever.
          (2) Every day I will bless You, And I will praise Your name forever and ever.
          (3) Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; And His greatness is unsearchable.
          (4) One generation shall praise Your works to another, And shall declare Your mighty acts.
          (5) I will meditate on the glorious splendor of Your majesty, And on Your wondrous works.
          (6) Men shall speak of the might of Your awesome acts, And I will declare Your greatness.

          (7) They shall utter the memory of Your great goodness, And shall sing of Your righteousness.
          (8) The LORD is gracious and full of compassion, Slow to anger and great in mercy. (9) The LORD is good to all, And His tender mercies are over all His works.
          (10) All Your works shall praise You, O LORD, And Your saints shall bless You.
          (11) They shall speak of the glory of Your kingdom, And talk of Your power,

          (12) To make known to the sons of men His mighty acts,
          And the glorious majesty of His kingdom.
          (13) Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom,
          And Your dominion endures throughout all generations.

          Son 2:4,16 He brought me to the banqueting house, His banner over me was love. (16) My beloved is mine, and I am His.
          Son 8:6
          Set me as a seal upon your heart, a seal upon your arm;

          Psa 89:14-16
          Righteousness and justice are the foundation of Your throne; Mercy and truth go before Your face. Blessed are the people who know the joyful sound! They walk, O LORD, in the light of Your countenance. In Your name they rejoice all day long, in Your righteousness they are exalted.

          21. Declare your faith, Hope & trust in the lord of your salvation

          Psa 85:6-13
          (6) Will You not revive us again, That Your people may rejoice in You?
          (7) Show us Your mercy, LORD, And grant us Your salvation.
          (8) I will hear what God the LORD will speak, For He will speak peace To His people and to His saints; But let them not turn back to folly.
          (9) Surely His salvation is near to those who fear Him, That glory may dwell in our land.

          (10) Mercy and truth have met together; Righteousness and peace have kissed.
          (11) Truth shall spring out of the earth, And righteousness shall look down from heaven.
          (12) Yes, the LORD will give what is good; And our land will yield its increase.

          (13) Righteousness will go before Him, And shall make His footsteps our pathway.
          Pray for His grace, peace, hope, joy & true reverence to fill you in these last days. To be able to stand in faith. Being sanctified by His grace.
          From glory to glory!

          22. A message from Christ to His latter-day Church

          Rev 22:12-14
          (12) “And behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to give to every one according to his work.
          (14) Blessed are those who do His commandments, that they may have the right to the tree of life, and may enter through the gates into the city.

          23. WHAT is our role then? What should the Body be?

          Psa 100:3

          Know that the LORD, He is God; It is He who has made us, and not we ourselves;
          We are His people and the sheep of His pasture.
          We are the Body of Christ, unto Him!

          24. PRAY the reverential awe & fear of God into the local church, Body of Christ & your own life for eternal value.

          TRUST GOD for all things pertaining!

          2Pe 1:5-11

          (5) But also for this very reason, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge,
          (6) to knowledge self-control, to self-control perseverance, to perseverance godliness, (7) to godliness brotherly kindness, and to brotherly kindness love.
          (8) For if these things are yours and abound, you will be neither barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.

          (9) For he who lacks these things is shortsighted, even to blindness, and has forgotten that he was cleansed from his old sins.
          (10) Therefore, brethren, be even more diligent to make your call and election sure, for if you do these things you will never stumble;
          (11) for so an entrance will be supplied to you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

          • Pray for all Pastors, leaders & members/new believers & the Body of Christ
          • Pray for God’s wisdom, protection, provision & strength
          • Pray for His kingdom purpose to prevail in our church

          25. TESTIFY! GO and tell others! Pray! Make disciples!

          Pray into the 8 Spheres of Society. Pray 4South Africa:

          Family & all relationships, Faith, Government, Economy (Business Finance), Education, Science & Technology, Media. Arts, Sport, & Culture to be governed by God.
          PRAY for: – FAMILIES: Marriages, children, youth, elderly.

          • FAITH in the Body of Christ to spread the Good News
            Gospel through the Five-Fold ministry of Christ. The lost
            accepting Christ, backslidden to return, be set free, be healed.
          • GOVERNMENT, all leaders, authorities, for South Africa.
          • BUSINESS/Economy in TZN, surrounding areas, SA.
          • SOCIETY – the good functioning of all of social society

          26. PRAY & RECEIVE His BLESSING OVER YOU

          Psa 146:5-10

          (5) Happy is he who has the God of Jacob for his help, Whose hope is in the LORD his God,
          (6) Who made heaven and earth, The sea, and all that is in them; Who keeps truth forever,
          (7) Who executes justice for the oppressed, Who gives food to the hungry. The LORD gives freedom to the prisoners.

          (8) The LORD opens the eyes of the blind;
          The LORD raises those who are bowed down;
          The LORD loves the righteous.

          (9) The LORD watches over the strangers;
          He relieves the fatherless and widow;
          But the way of the wicked He turns upside down.
          (10) The LORD shall reign forever—Your God, O Zion,
          to all generations. Praise the LORD!

          Psa119:73 Your hands have made me and fashioned me; Give me understanding, that I may learn Your commandments.

          1Th 5:23 Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

          Amen and AMEN!

          Psa 19:7-13 The Reverential Awe & Fear of The Lord is clean & enduring

          (7)  The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul; The testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple;
          (8)  The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; The commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes;

          (9)  The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever; The judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether.
          (10)  More to be desired are they than gold, Yea, than much fine gold; Sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.

          (11)  Moreover by them Your servant is warned, And in keeping them there is great reward.
          (12)  Who can understand his errors? Cleanse me from secret faults.
          (13)  Keep back Your servant also from presumptuous sins; Let them not have dominion over me. Then I shall be blameless, And I shall be innocent of great transgression.

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          96. Becoming A Dwelling Place For God is The Aim

          In Becoming a dwelling place for God our FOCUS should be towards the awareness of the Holy Spirit inside of us. As the realization of His presence inside of me become a constant reality I become who I am supposed to be.

          If I am to be a dwelling place for His constant presence, surely I should be constantly aware of His abiding within. As my focus is turned towards His presence, holiness and nearness inside of me, there is not much energy to be wasted on human frivolities. Our inadequacies or unnecessary emphasis on the importance of the human vessel – me, dissipates. (Jhn14)

          I am not the one initiating this. God is. He is the One who have chosen to abide in us through His Spirit. He has made the way for Him to live near, up-close & within the very being who is His own creation. Inferior, weak, inadequate, hopeless, sinful and yet He is able to fill this being with the fullness of Who He is. (Eph 2-4:16)

          He has drawn near to us, while we were still very imperfect, in sin (Rom 3:23). Devoid of any understanding of His greatness, still unable to grasp the wonder of this enigma (Col1).

          Where is our focus? Is it to be A Dwelling Place for God?

          Instead of focusing on self and all that what has to be accomplished, or to be done (flesh thinking & activities) – how noble and applaudable it may be. Our mission on earth is to be a dwelling place, a holy temple, where the Holy Spirit inhabits fully.

          This mission for us is there in order for God’s Holy Spirit to overflow, shining brightly through the being or vessel, unnoticed. His light to be directed towards the one before us. The focus is to be outwards towards the presence of the person before me. Also, as I focus on the inward presence of the Holy Spirit, and not the human vessel itself, me, the Spirit will lead.

          Therefore, we will be able to operate from that wonderful mystery of the Spirit within. On the worship and serving by His spirit, not by the flesh, therefore in His Truth.

          Joh 15:4-9

          (4)  Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me.
          (5)  “I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.

          (6)  If anyone does not abide in Me, he is cast out as a branch and is withered; and they gather them and throw them into the fire, and they are burned.
          (7)  If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you.
          (8)  By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit; so you will be My disciples.
          (9)  “As the Father loved Me, I also have loved you; abide in My love.

          Good day dear Prayer@The-Gates Partners and Fellow Saints
          🤗

          We have just come back from a funeral of a dearly beloved and most valued family member, who died under very sad circumstances.

          In the light of this…

          ⏫ As I’ve read to the message of Uncle Anchus this morning (17.10.25, following below), a very solid, simple but weighty truth came into my spirit again.

          “We must not touch God’s glory.

          Always give credit to God for all blessings and achievements. Acknowledging one’s humanity and dependence on God’s divine power and grace.

          Do not draw people to yourself, but rather draw them to Jesus Christ.

          ✝️ “And as John was finishing his course [of ministry], he kept saying, ‘What or who do you think that I am? I am not He [the Christ]. But be aware, One is coming after me whose sandals I am not worthy to untie [even as His slave]!’”
          ‭‭Acts‬ ‭13‬:‭25‬ ‭AMP‬‬

          ✝️ “This is the testimony of John [the Baptist] when the Jews sent priests and Levites to him from Jerusalem to ask him, “Who are you?” And he confessed [truthfully] and did not deny [that he was only a man]. But acknowledged, “I am not the Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed)!””
          ‭‭John‬ ‭1‬:‭19‬-‭20‬ ‭AMP‬‬

          ✝️ “I am Adonai; that is my name. I yield my glory to no one else, nor my praise to any idol.”
          ‭‭Yesha ‘yahu (Isa)‬ ‭42‬:‭8‬ ‭CJB

          After all is said and done, in the coming and going of every day… in our weighing and measuring of life…,

          we should rather conclude that ‘all things in our lives should:-

          ● lead people to Christ and put the focus squarely on HIM.

          ● steer away from any form of humanistic idolatry of self or others, no matter how dear or special.

          ▶️ Then will most of the questions and issues around our own humanity, self-realization, worth and significance in living fall into place. Be founded on the firm foundation of a healthy, holy and pure reverence and awe of God.

          ▶️This is building your life, living life and grounding faith on the solid foundation of Christ our Cornerstone in order…

          ▶️ to become a dwelling place for His Holy Spirit!

          THIS is the AIM.

          📖 Ef2
          Ephesians 2:21-22 NKJV
          [21] in whom the whole building, being fitted together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord. [22] in whom you also are being built together for a dwelling place of God in the Spirit.

          Eph 2:13-22

          (13)  But now in Christ Jesus, you who once were [so] far away, through (by, in) the blood of Christ have been brought near.

          (14)  For He is [Himself] our peace (our bond of unity and harmony). He has made us both [Jew and Gentile] one [body]. And has broken down (destroyed, abolished) the hostile dividing wall between us.

          (15)  By abolishing in His [own crucified] flesh the enmity [caused by] the Law with its decrees and ordinances [which He annulled]. That He from the two might create in Himself one new man [one new quality of humanity out of the two], so making peace.

          Reconciled to God through the Glad Tiding of Peace

          (16)  And [He designed] to reconcile to God both [Jew and Gentile, united] in a single body by means of His cross, thereby killing the mutual enmity and bringing the feud to an end.
          (17)  And He came and preached the glad tidings of peace to you who were afar off and [peace] to those who were near. [Isa 57:19]

          (18)  For it is through Him that we both [whether far off or near] now have an introduction (access) by one [Holy] Spirit to the Father [so that we are able to approach Him].

          (19)  Therefore you are no longer outsiders (exiles, migrants, and aliens, excluded from the rights of citizens), but you now share citizenship with the saints (God’s own people, consecrated and set apart for Himself); and you belong to God’s [own] household.

          A Dwelling Place for God. Are we there yet?

          (20)  You are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets with Christ Jesus Himself the chief Cornerstone.
          (21)  In Him the whole structure is joined (bound, welded) together harmoniously, and it continues to rise (grow, increase) into a holy temple in the Lord [a sanctuary dedicated, consecrated, and sacred to the presence of the Lord].
          (22)  In Him [and in fellowship with one another] you yourselves also are being built up [into this structure] with the rest,

          to form a fixed abode (dwelling place) of God in (by, through) the Spirit.

          Eph 2:22. Observe,

          Not only the universal church is called the temple of God, but particular churches; and even every true believer is a living temple, is a habitation of God through the Spirit. God dwells in all believers now, they having become the temple of God through the operations of the blessed Spirit. And his dwelling with them now is an earnest of their dwelling together with him to eternity.

          From: Commentary of Matthew Henry’s on the whole Bible

          I pray for a most blessed season in faith for you all.

          You are valued and highly appreciated as we may worship our Lord in one accord.

          Grace 🔥 Alna

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          95. Devotion 14 – HE is Above All to be Worshipped

          DEVOTION 14. Sunday – The Lordship of Christ (7.1) – He is Above All Others

          The Lordship of Christ brought into effect the manifold wisdom of God to be known to all rulers, principalities & powers.

          The Lordship of Christ (7.1) – Above All Others

          Eph 3:10-11

          (10) to the intent that now the manifold wisdom of God might be made known by the church to the principalities and powers in the heavenly places,
          (11) according to the eternal purpose which He accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord,

          The Lordship of our Lord Jesus Christ is far beyond any other.

          But even more so; it is demonstrated on a cosmic, celestial & ethereal scale and platform for all of creation to become aware of who He is, what He is about & how He deals with those who do not bow to His Lordship & accept the free gift so graciously offered to all things created.

          Philippians 2:9-11 – “Christ is Lord – to the glory of the Father”

          (9) Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name,
          (10) that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth,
          (11) and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

          Even Satan is well aware of what the Lordship of Christ is. He is even still bound to worship Him, and Him alone.

          Luke 4:8

          And Jesus replied to him, Get behind Me, Satan! It is written, You shall do homage to and worship the Lord your God, and Him only shall you serve. [Deut. 6:13; Deut. 10:20]
          And we all know what happened to him…

          The Lordship of Christ (7.2) The Lordship of Christ demands worship for He is Who He is.

          He is God and there is no other. He is the all-superior Creator of everything ever created. The mercy He gave & granted mankind deserves all that worship entails unto Him alone.
          Given then this merciful act granted to us – (who should have died for our own sins), there should surely then come the humble gesture of what I can & should give back for such an all-surpassing act of grandeur.

          It is therefore just fitting to give worship, adoration, thanksgiving & praise back to Him. To honour & exalt Him in His position & honour due to His entitlement as Lord of all of creation.

          Rev 5:12-14

          (12) saying with a loud voice: “Worthy is the Lamb who was slain To receive power and riches and wisdom, And strength and honor and glory and blessing!”
          (13) And every creature which is in heaven and on the earth and under the earth and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, I heard saying: “Blessing and honor and glory and power Be to Him who sits on the throne, And to the Lamb, forever and ever!”
          (14) Then the four living creatures said, “Amen!” And the twenty-four elders fell down and worshiped Him who lives forever and ever.

          https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=D0dorpOItug&si=lybVKfbsSfv1G2h0

          Prayer:

          Lord,

          words are utterly inadequate to express our love & gratitude. But with our hearts we surrender all we are in body, soul & spirit to bring You our utmost praise, honour & adoration.
          To You alone our hearts desire to sing & declare praise to the honour of Your Name.
          Amen

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          94. Devotion 13. Through the miracle of Salvation

          DEVOTION 13. The Lordship of Christ (6) – Through the miracle of Salvation

          The Lordship of Christ is demonstrated through the gift, the miracle of Salvation is made available to all nations, tribes & tongues.

          Only someone that knows their mandate, superior position & authority can present something on a global scale & platform. Therefore, only God can – in His Sovereignty, offer salvation to the whole world!

          LET US CONSIDER tonight ‘how much’ Grace, Power & Benevolence of God it took to get us into the kingdom! And how much it takes to prepare us for His Kingdom. How Great a King & Lord of all He is!

          Christ made redemption available to all- the miracle of Salvation to all

          Joh 1:12-13

          (12)  But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name: (13)  who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.

          Will it be obtained by all? No

          Act 8:20-22

          (20)  But Peter said to him, “Your money perish with you, because you thought that the gift of God could be purchased with money!

          (21)  You have neither part nor portion in this matter, for your heart is not right in the sight of God. (22)  Repent therefore of this your wickedness, and pray God if perhaps the thought of your heart may be forgiven you.

          Joh 3:27

          (27)  John answered and said, A man can receive nothing, except it be given him from heaven.

          Joh 6:44

          (44)  No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day.

          Joh 3:5, 36

          (5)  Jesus answered, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. (36)  He who believes in the Son has everlasting life; and he who does not believe the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God abides on him.”

          Rom 8:30 

          Moreover whom He predestined, these He also called; whom He called, these He also justified; and whom He justified, these He also glorified.

          The Trinity God, all Three Persons are involved in Redeeming us back to the heart of the Father.

          How do we enter the Kingdom?

          Rom 5:9 

          Much more then, having now been justified by His blood, we shall be saved from wrath through Him.

          1Co 6:11 

          And such were some of you. But you were washed, but you were sanctified, but you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus and by the Spirit of our God.

          Prayer:

          Lord, in allowing ourselves to reset our foundational stance we are left stunned to think of such immense grace that I can be called ‘child’ of the Most High God. That You have called & drawn me back to You.

          A moment of utter humility grant us now to bend our knees & thank you from our hearts that we have received the gift of salvation & may trust fully in Your Holy Spirit to prepare us to enter Your kingdom.

          Oh, How we love You, Lord of all!

          Amen

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          93. Devotion 12. His Law of Love Upon Our Hearts

          HIS LAW of LOVE RECEIVED THROUGH FAITH

          WE OUGHT to understand here that His law of love, has now been written on our hearts through this new covenant relationship that we have with God. We receive it BY FAITH, through Christ’s blood being shed for our atonement into this eternal relationship with God for our redemption.

          The Lordship Of Christ (5). Receive His Law Of Love Upon Our Hearts

          His Law of Love – His love letter to us; now fulfilled by grace and not works of the law.

          Jer 31:33

          But this is the covenant which I will make with the house of Israel: After those days, says the Lord, I will put My law within them, and on their hearts will I write it; and I will be their God, and they will be My people.

          THEREFORE, Christ dwells in our hearts by faith – through the written word on our hearts. The written Word, Christ Himself, dwells in us through Himself living in us. This is all possible through His Holy Spirit’s indwelling in our spirit man.

          WE HAVE now understanding of His love, His ways & His being (character, power & presence) as we exercise continually our faith upon Him.

          BY FAITH we have received Him into our lives. By faith we concede Him to capture our hearts, soul, mind & spirit being. By faith we submit to His LORDSHIP. Through the experience of His love,- allowing Him & trusting Him to love on us. Our lives are now being changed – from glory to glory.

          AND… this testifies of His love – having the experience OF His love. His divine presence flooding us with God Himself enabling us to become rooted, in soul & spirit… grounded IN LOVE!

          THIS TESTIFIES of His Lordship over us – He becomes our Lord as we allow His Holy Spirit to fill us with the Living Word, to engrave it on our hearts as He reveals the Truth of our Lord & Saviour by His divine expositions deep within our spirit. Not by power or by might BUT by His Spirit we come to know Him, to make Him truly Lord – Adonai in our lives.

          HEREBY then to receive His Love & embrace His Lordship in our lives is to experience and to come to know Him as Lord.
          NOT Him wanting ‘to lord’ over us, but to flood us with the love & presence of Himself. Without the Spirit within we cannot know Him. Without the Helper we cannot live.

          1Co 2:12-14 (Rom 8)

          (12) Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we might know the things that have been freely given to us by God.
          (14) But the natural man does not receive the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him; nor can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.


          Prayer:

          Thank you Lord, For giving us Your Holy Spirit through Whom all power & revelation comes. By Faith we receive afresh Your Law of Love upon our hearts & You as Lord – Adonai, my Lord into my life.
          Amen

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          87. Hallelujah Devotional Nr 6 & 7 – Attributes of the Blood of Christ & the Spirit of God

          JUNE 1 Sun 2025

          The Blood PROVIDES & the Spirit SEALS the complete redemptive plan of God to mankind.

          A> ATTRIBUTES of THE BLOOD OF CHRIST

          The BLOOD of CHRIST has :

          (1) REDEMPTIVE power,
          (2) PURIFYING & Cleansing power.
          (3) It gives LIFE to the soul to bring forth
          (4) WORKS by FAITH.

          Heb 9:14

          How much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself without spot to God, cleanse your conscience from dead works to serve the living God?

          (5) It RECONCILES all things back unto God Himself and
          (6) Restore PEACE in our relationship with God & man
          (7) SANCTIFIES us unto
          (8) RIGHTEOUSNESS in Christ.
          (9) It restores BOLDNESS to come near to God’s throne of Grace to obtain mercy.

          (1Jh 1:7, Col 1:20, Eph 2:13, Heb 4:16, Heb10:19-22 – See below)

          And of this the Holy Spirit is the witness to us of that sanctification & redemptive power of the Blood.

          Heb 10:14-15

          14. For by one offering he hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified.
          15. Whereof the Holy Ghost also is a witness to us…
          Of the new & gracious covenant now written upon our hearts and sealed by the blood.

          (10) The BLOOD has OVERCOMING power. (Rev12:11)

          Rev 12:11

          (11) And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, and they did not love their lives to the death.

          B> THE HOLY SPIRIT AS GUARANTEE OF OUR ETERNAL INHERITANCE IN CHRIST

          The Holy Spirit is the guarantee of our eternal inheritance through the righteousness of Christ that we received by the outpouring of the Holy Spirit unto us.

          Surely this is the part of the Kingdom of God that we supernaturally receive as we receive Christ into our hearts.
          He did not leave us without His presence. He deposited His Spirit within.
          He gave gifts of Himself for us to execute His kingdom’s mighty plans.

          He gave us Christ’s FIVEFOLD GIFTS, wanting to present and equip us through the FULNESS of Christ. If we leave any of these ATTRIBUTES of GOD – of His Christ – out of the faith experience we are giving the church & the world out there “half a Christ”
          The Spirit is the promise of the Father fulfilled.

          SCRIPTURES on the HOLY SPIRIT AS GUARANTEE

          2Co 1:20-22

          (20) For all the promises of God in Him are Yes, and in Him Amen, to the glory of God through us.
          (21) Now He who establishes us with you in Christ and has anointed us is God,
          (22) who also has sealed us and given us the Spirit in our hearts as a guarantee.

          2Co 5:5-7

          (5) Now He who has prepared us for this very thing is God, who also has given us the Spirit as a guarantee. (7) For we walk by faith, not by sight.

          Luk 24:49

          (49) Behold, I send the Promise of My Father upon you; but tarry in the city of Jerusalem until you are endued with power from on high.” (Act 1:4-5)

          Act 1:4-5

          (4) And being assembled together with them, He commanded them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the Promise of the Father, “which,” He said, “you have heard from Me;
          (5) for John truly baptized with water, but you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.”

          Act 2:32-33

          (32) This Jesus God has raised up, of which we are all witnesses.
          (33) Therefore, being exalted to the right hand of God, and having received from the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, He poured out this which you now see and hear.

          Eph 1:13-14

          (13) In Him you also trusted, after you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation; in whom also, having believed, you were sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise,
          (14) who is the guarantee of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, to the praise of His glory.

          Epaggelia – Guarantee (Thayer’s Greek Lexicon)

          1) announcement
          2) promise
          2a) the act of promising, a promise given or to be given
          2b) a promised good or blessing

          Rev 12:10

          Then I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, “Now salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of His Christ have come, for the accuser of our brethren, who accused them before our God day and night, has been cast down.

          This complete narrative is typified by the Passover, as we are granted to go from death to life in His deliverance from eternal damnation through the perfect sacrificial offering of God’s Son, Jesus Christ of Nazareth & the sending of His Spirit as our Helper until the Promise of the Father reveals the living Christ here & now at His second coming.

          PRAYER

          Father,

          Words fail us to thank & love you enough! How we love You! How we worship & adore You with everything within us. For truly there is nothing more that You we desire, but You.

          Our cup runneth over. You have anointed us with Your oil of gladness. Our hearts overflow with a good theme, reciting a love song concerning our King. We will make known Your name to be remembered by all generations. The people will praise You forever & ever.

          (Ps 45 – See below)

          “For Yours is the Kingdom, The Power & the Glory, For EVER & EVER.
          AMEN & AMEN !!!”

          Thank you family of God!

          What a great privilege to love & serve our God together in a time like this; in this very late hour.

          Praying a blessing over you:

          Rom 15:13

          Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

          ADDITIONAL SCRIPTURES:

          1Jn 1:7

          (7) But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin.

          Col 1:19-22

          (19) For it pleased the Father that in Him all the fullness should dwell,
          (20) and by Him to reconcile all things to Himself, by Him, whether things on earth or things in heaven, having made peace through the blood of His cross.
          (21) And you, who once were alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now He has reconciled
          (22) in the body of His flesh through death, to present you holy, and blameless, and above reproach in His sight—

          Eph 2:13-14

          (13) But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ.
          (14) For He Himself is our peace, who has made both one, and has broken down the middle wall of separation,

          Heb 4:14-16

          (14) Seeing then that we have a great High Priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession.
          (15) For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin.
          (16) Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.

          Heb 10:19-24

          (19) Therefore, brethren, having boldness to enter the Holiest by the blood of Jesus,
          (20) by a new and living way which He consecrated for us, through the veil, that is, His flesh,
          (21) and having a High Priest over the house of God,
          (22) let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.
          (23) Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful.
          (24) And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works,

          Psa 45:1-8

          (1) To the Chief Musician. Set to “The Lilies.” A Contemplation of the Sons of Korah. A Song of Love. My heart is overflowing with a good theme; I recite my composition concerning the King; My tongue is the pen of a ready writer.
          (2) You are fairer than the sons of men; Grace is poured upon Your lips; Therefore God has blessed You forever.

          (3) Gird Your sword upon Your thigh, O Mighty One, With Your glory and Your majesty.
          (4) And in Your majesty ride prosperously because of truth, humility, and righteousness; And Your right hand shall teach You awesome things.
          (5) Your arrows are sharp in the heart of the King’s enemies; The peoples fall under You.
          (6) Your throne, O God, is forever and ever; A scepter of righteousness is the scepter of Your kingdom.

          (7) You love righteousness and hate wickedness; Therefore God, Your God, has anointed You With the oil of gladness more than Your companions.
          (8) All Your garments are scented with myrrh and aloes and cassia, Out of the ivory palaces, by which they have made You glad.

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          85. Devotion 4 – God the Everlasting Ruler

          Hallelujah Devotional Nr 4  – Focusing on the Attributes of God   

          God the everlasting Ruler Who REIGNS over all the earth. He who was & is & is to come.

          Rev 1:4-8

          (4)  John, to the seven churches which are in Asia:

          Grace to you and peace from Him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven Spirits who are before His throne,

          (5)  and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler over the kings of the earth. To Him who loved us and washed us from our sins in His own blood,

          (6)  and has made us kings and priests to His God and Father, to Him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.

          (7)  Behold, He is coming with clouds, and every eye will see Him, even they who pierced Him. And all the tribes of the earth will mourn because of Him. Even so, Amen.

          (8)  “I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End,” says the Lord, “who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.”

          WHAT WILL GOD’S KINGDOM RELATE TO HERE ON EARTH?

          The kingdom of God pertains to, incorporates & involves many things.

          WHAT IS THE KINGDOM OF GOD?

          The kingdom of God is wherever God reigns

          1Co 4:20 

          For the kingdom of God is not in word but in power.

          The Kingdom has laws, precepts, principles & standards for just living

          1Th 2:12 

          that you would walk worthy of God who calls you into His own kingdom and glory.

          2Th 1:5 

          that you may be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you also suffer;

          Heb 12:28 

          Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us have grace, by which we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear.

          It pertains to His Christ, coming again to seal the reward of those found in Him.

          He made us kings & priests to HIs God. To Him be the glory

          It is a kingdom where some will SEE the Kingdom of God, some will ENTER it, and some will INHERIT the kingdom of God – the new Jerusalem.

          Joh 3:3 

          Jesus answered and said to him, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot SEE the kingdom of God.”

          Mat 7:21 

          “Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall ENTER the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven.

          Luk 18:17 

          Assuredly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will by no means ENTER it.”

          Mar 10:24 

          “Children, how hard it is for those who trust in riches to ENTER the kingdom of God!

          Joh 3:5 

          Jesus answered, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot ENTER the kingdom of God.

          Act 14:22 

          strengthening the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and saying, “We must through many tribulations ENTER the kingdom of God.”

          Mat 25:34 

          Then the King will say to those on His right hand, ‘Come, you blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world:

          1Co 6:9-10

          Do you not know that the unrighteous will not INHERIT the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor homosexuals, nor sodomites,  

          nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will INHERIT the kingdom of God.

          1Co 15:50 

          Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot INHERIT the kingdom of God; nor does corruption inherit incorruption.

          PRAYER

          Father,

          in this time we come to you in all humility, brokenness in spirit, with contrite hearts and clean hands because of the Blood of the Lamb of God, washing us. We pray that we will be led by Your Spirit to obey unto inheritance of the covenant promises of Your kingdom. By grace we are born of the water & Spirit.

          We come tonight to be reminded of Your complete work on the cross & the power of redemption to be shared with this broken world. May we never falter to lift You up, confess You boldly & not shun away where we are rejected or ridiculed for Your name’s sake.

          Amen & amen.

          “By Grace there we go”

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          86. Devotion – The Righteousness of Christ

          Hallelujah Devotional Nr 5 – Focusing on the Attributes of God

          The RIGHTEOUSNESS of CHRIST

          The Kingdom of God is ruled & founded on Christ’s righteousness attained by faith in Him.

          Heb 1:8 But to the Son He says: “YOUR THRONE, O GOD, IS FOREVER AND EVER;
          A SCEPTER OF RIGHTEOUSNESS IS THE SCEPTER OF YOUR KINGDOM.

          “What you believe about righteousness will affect your heart more than any other thing you believe!” (Richards, 1993)

          The most dangerous thing is the truth we believe that’s bended to suit our own preferences.

          God is a God of righteousness.

          To understand righteousness, we can look at understanding light. As light is bended, it changes, and the different colors are revealed.

          That is what often happens with the Word of God. As it comes into our own hearts as pure light, “A Lamp unto my feet”, – a heart contaminated with prejudice, tradition, hurt or deceit can turn that very truth into something completely different.
          In this world we are also subject to so many lies, half-truths & deception – for us then to be extra vigilant to guard our hearts.

          What you believe about righteousness will determine whether the Word of God will work in your life unto the power of God, salvation & righteous living.

          Rom 1:16-17

          (16) For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes…
          (17) For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, “THE JUST SHALL LIVE BY FAITH.”

          Rom 1:18-23

          (18) For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness,
          (19) because what may be known of God is manifest in them, for God has shown it to them. (20) For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse,

          (21) because, although they knew God, they did not glorify Him as God, nor were thankful, but became futile in their thoughts, and their foolish hearts were darkened.
          (22) Professing to be wise, they became fools,
          (23) and changed the glory of the incorruptible God into an image made like corruptible man—and birds and four-footed animals and creeping things.

          FAITH in the Gospel is the Power of God Unleashed in Our Lives

          The power of God works through the gospel of Christ.
          Therefore, if I believe the gospel correctly, the power of God should be evident in my life. “If the power if God is not evident in my life, I must examine my version of the gospel.” (Richards, 1993)

          1Co 1:30

          (30) But of Him you are in Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God—and righteousness and sanctification and redemption—

          WE MUST JUST BELIEVE

          The gospel that we believe reveals the righteousness of Christ in our lives, from faith to faith – not faith to work harder on your own righteousness.
          Christ obtained righteousness by faith.

          If faith is not founded in Christ’s righteousness – the Good News Gospel is possibly thwarted in our believe-doctrine, and still subject to law & works unto faith.

          Christ is our righteousness unto salvation.
          Start trusting in your righteousness in Christ alone.
          No works or abiding to laws & customs can attain that. The law was only the safety net unto salvation. My own righteousness is fatal, for it cancels grace. (Gal2:21)

          [Extracts from GRACE -The power to Change. J. Richards. Paraphrased/quoted]

          Gal 2:20-21

          (20) I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God , who loved me and gave Himself for me.
          (21) I do not set aside the grace of God; for if righteousness comes through the law, then Christ died in vain.”

          Php 3:9

          (9) and be found in Him, not having my own righteousness, which is from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness which is from God by faith;

          PRAYER:

          Our Lord, Jesus Christ, Son of our Holy Father – How we love You & thank You for salvation, redemption & sanctification through You righteousness as we come to believe – faith to faith – in Your Good news gospel.

          Thank You, that we can surrender completely unto YOUR righteousness, not having to pursue any in our own. You are our sole Mediator unto eternal redemption and the power of the Gospel in & through us.

          Hallelujah. 1000 praises to You alone!

          Amen & amen.
          Grace Alna

          For further studies Book : GRACE – The power to Change. J. Richards.

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          82. Meditations & Devotion – Attributes of God

          27 MAY 2025 Hallelujah Devotional – Focusing on the Attributes of God

          This week we will focus on a few of the Attributes of God in the light of our Lord’s Prayer.

          Good evening Precious Hallelujah Family, Prayer @ the Gates Partners & Fellows.

          1000 Praises to His Name. Hallelujah!

          It is a great privilege again to be part in sharing these Devotions unto our Lord.

          If there is one thing that keeps our faith going from strength to strength it will be through heartfelt thanksgiving to God for having Him as the eternal, only true God, our Creator, Father, Savior & perfect Redeemer in our lives.

          Introduction

          SO many of us, even soaked & mature Christians still try to navigate our personal areas in life on our own. WE still attempt to make the bank account balance on our own, or to restore the relationship with a spouse, loved one or co-worker all by human effort. We attempt to keep ourselves happy & healthy by often fanatically employing our limited knowledge of & to the systems of this world, the complex highs & lows of human souls and/or the intricate complexity of the human body… in mentioning a few areas of life.

          IT goes without saying that we, ourselves have definitely a major role to play in taking responsibility for our own lives and work out our salvation with fear & trembling… every decision count, the consequences thereof we will bare… and the list goes on.

          YET, there has to come a point when we realize that ‘when it is all said & done’… it is in our trusting, in faith in God alone, in hope, in believing, in our going ‘In Christ’ that we truly live & have our being. It is in the Presence & through the guidance of His Holy Spirit we live.

          IN Deuteronomy it says,: “that He might make you know that man shall not live by bread alone; but man lives by every word that proceeds from the mouth of the LORD”. Deut 8: (3)

          SCRIPTURES:

          As the Ecclesiast meditates in Ecclesiastes 5 & Ecclesiastes 9…

          Ecc 5:2

          Do not be rash with your mouth, And let not your heart utter anything hastily before God. For God is in heaven, and you on earth; Therefore let your words be few.

          Ecc 5:19-20

          (19) As for every man to whom God has given riches and wealth, and given him power to eat of it, to receive his heritage and rejoice in his labor—this is the gift of God. (20) For he will not dwell unduly on the days of his life, because God keeps him busy with the joy of his heart.

          Ecc 9:7-10

          (7) Go, eat your bread with joy,… For God has already accepted your works.
          (8) Let your garments always be white, And let your head lack no oil.
          (9) Live joyfully with the wife whom you love all the days of your vain life which He has given you under the sun, all your days of vanity; for that is your portion in life, and in the labor which you perform under the sun. (10) Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might;…

          Psa 42:11

          (11) Why are you cast down, O my soul? And why are you disquieted within me? HOPE in God; For I shall yet PRAISE Him, The help of my countenance and my God.

          MESSAGE for DEVOTION:

          THEREFORE, as we pray tonight, let us think what this prayer is all about & what are we actually saying…

          1. Our Father who art in heaven:

          Father , we acknowledge that you are loving, compassionate & caring. You are all knowing, above all earthly restrains, limitations & boundaries. That You hold it all in Your hands and will perform Your will through Your mighty right arm.

          2. Hallowed be Thy name:

          Your Name & Your Word are above all things created.

          3. By addressing God as “Our Father….”, we allow ourselves then to become:

          3.1 Dependent upon His LOVE – His love is the only resource that will completely satisfy, replenish, restore, heal, refresh & revive you in spirit, soul & body.

          3.2 Subject & yielding to His :- authority, discipline, guidance & need for His wisdom

          If we “dare” to call Him “Father”, we should relinquish all ability or self-will to break away from His wisdom, guidance, correction, teaching (through HIs written & spoken Word) but be given over to Him in acknowledgement of our utter need for His wisdom & lead in all areas & arenas of our lives.

          Deu 8:17-19

          (17) then you say in your heart, ‘My power and the might of my hand have gained me this wealth.’
          (18) “And you shall remember the LORD your God, for it is He who gives you power to get wealth, that He may establish His covenant which He swore to your fathers, as it is this day.
          (19) Then it shall be, if you by any means forget the LORD your God, and follow other gods, and serve them and worship them, I testify against you this day that you shall surely perish.

          We will commit the ‘sin of idolatry’ if we expect any human being, event, institution or experience to satisfy, counsel, help, heal, comfort or sustain us in full and/or our need for relevance, purpose, worth, happiness or joy.

          Our emotionally & soulish needs have to be nourished, guided & directed through the Holy Spirit’s presence, intervention, God’s wisdom & authentic manifestation of God’s PEACE.

          OUR physical and temporal necessities are governed by His will as ours are relinquished into His in utmost trusting faith in God alone.

          PRAYER:

          Father,

          By addressing You, God, as our Father, we declare Your positioning in a higher abode, realm beyond our human understanding.

          We therefore position ourselves as Your children, in submission to You as our Father, & hereby make declarations of honour, worship, respect, deep affinity in our relationship with you. Hereby, indicating to You that we are willing & utterly aware of the necessity of entering into a continuous relationship with You & therefore positioned in You for our own God-given inheritance, favour & a beneficial existence in You as our parenting guide in an affectionate relation to establish us daily in all of lives’ alleys & valleys – IN YOUR LOVING ARMS of PEACE.

          Thank you, God,  for being my Father.

          Grace & Fire

          Alna

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          63. WK 7 Governance & Culture

          7th WK – 26.05.24 – (P@G) – Governance & Culture Gate – Prayer GUIDELINES


          Kingdom Governance through His divine laws changes governments from carnal mindsets to Christ-culture-reign.

          “Ezra had prepared his heart to seek the Law of the LORD, and to do it, and to teach statutes and ordinances in Israel.” Ezr 7:10

          Dear Prayer @ The Gates Partners

          THANK YOU, for praying together on this platform. We will continue in prayer as the Holy Spirit releases His mandate & anointing, and trust to embark with prayer once a month at the Gates that Father leads us to attend to and/or on either of the many platforms that we have the privilege of accessing through technology & media.
          We are also (DV) trusting to link with other ministries on the national & international platforms to advance prophetic intercession in taking hands with all.

          Through the 7 weeks P@G, a 7-step strategy has been rolled out building up to this 7th week for GOVERNMENTAL prayer. 1. Family 2. Belief 3. Economy 4. Education 5. Science & Technology 6. Media, Arts, Sports 7. Government & Culture.
          We focus this last week on the 7th Gate of the 7 Gates/Spheres of Society:

          SEVEN is the number of God – fullness, wholeness, abundance, completeness & REST

          Strategic Prayer Points – Governance & Culture Gate
          “Your Kingdom reign & rule in changing cultures”

          PRAYER POINTS SUMMARY:

          1. THANKSGIVING, PRAISE & ADORATION.
          2. PERSONAL REPENTANCE
          3. COMMUNION.
          4. DEFINITIONS OF GOVERNMENT
          5. DEFINITION OF & PRAYER FOR CULTURE
          6. RIGHTEOUS LEADERS & GOVERNMENT – TO BE ELECTED.
          7. IDENTIFICATIONAL REPENTANCE PRAYERS – GOVERNANCE
          8. DECLARATIONS – TRANSFORMATION & RESTORATION OF SOUTH AFRICA
          9. CHRIST’S AUTHORITY, GOVERNANCE & REIGN
          10. REVERENTIAL FEAR & AWE OF GOD
          11. FINAL DECLARATIONS OVER SOUTH AFRICA
          12. THANKSGIVING & PRAISE: SHOFAR BLAST IN WORSHIP OF HIM.
          13. THE LORD’S PRAYER.
            Thank you for Praying with us.

          A. Introduction

          “Biblical doctrine of government emphasizes a multifaceted governmental structure of FAMILY, CHURCH, and STATE—each grounded in self-control under God.” (1)
          There are two kingdoms, and they are in conflict with each other. One is the Kingdom of God and the other the kingdom of Satan’s abode of darkness.
          In God’s Kingdom God sends His angels as messengers to those who will SEE, ENTER, & INHERIT His Kingdom. “Satan’s one major strategy is to assign ruling spirits to influence governmental leaders. Once leaders are conquered, evil spirits endeavor to get them enact laws prohibiting any further advance of the Kingdom of God.”

          Evidence & example in Scripture of leaders that have been subjected to these are the prince of Tyre & king of Babylon (Ez28:11-14-15-19, Is14:3-27). Also, Nebuchadnezzar affected by the prince of Persia, and also Daniel. There are many more, of which Esther’s obedience in calling her nation to fasting and national prayer executed the destruction of wickedness perspired through Haman’s territorial reign.

          In recent examples we can refer to Hitler, Sadam Hussein, Putin, Hezbollah, Hamas…, & the government of Iran who is the face of threatening the world with nuclear warfare.
          (Cindy Jacobs, 2006),Paraphrased.

          B. Strategic Prayer Points – Governance & Culture Gate

          SEE bottom of page for specific info re. SA GOVERNMENT STRUCTURES & FUNCTIONS of the South African Government.

          1. THANKSGIVING, PRAISE & ADORATION.

          Psa 97:9-12
          9) For You, LORD, are most high above all the earth; You are exalted far above all gods. 10) You who love the LORD, hate evil! He preserves the souls of His saints; He delivers them out of the hand of the wicked.
          11) Light is sown for the righteous, gladness for the upright in heart.
          12) Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous, give thanks at the remembrance of His holy name.

          2. PERSONAL Repentance – being God’s hands & feet.

          Rom 6:21-22
          (21) What fruit did you have then in the things of which you are now ashamed? For the end of those things is death. (22) But now having been set free from sin, and having become slaves of God, you have your fruit to holiness, and the end, everlasting life.

          Rom 12:17-21
          (17) Repay no one evil for evil. Have regard for good things in the sight of all men.
          (18) If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men.
          (19) Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, “vengeance is mine, I will repay,” says the Lord.(20) therefore “if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if thirsty, give him a drink; for in so doing you will heap coals of fire on his head.” (21) Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

          • Father, we stand today before You as citizens of this nation, 1stly take responsibility for our own thoughts, words & actions as the Word convict us of sin in His righteousness… Repent…

          3. COMMUNION

          Joh 1:29 “Behold! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world! Thank You Lord Jesus. Today we remember Your sacrifice, receive forgiveness, salvation in Your love.

          4. DEFINITIONS OF GOVERNANCE

          Good governance results in word and action demonstrating:- accountability; leadership; integrity; stewardship; and transparency. https://www.bcauditor.com (2)

          God’s principles of governance result in accountability for good & evil thoughts, words & actions.
          Good governance includes a love for justice, …ensuring that people are judged correctly, according to the Biblical standards of what is right and wrong; treating the poor fairly; defending the poor, helping the children of the poor and punishing their oppressors. “ https://caribbeannewsglobal.com/ (3)

          A Biblical format of Government is found in in 1 Pe 2:13-17 :

          • 1. Submission to authorities,
          • 2. Punishment for evildoers &
          • 3. Praise for good-doers – that will silence foolishness,
          • 4. Respecting of human rights for all,
          • 5. Love for fellow believers,
          • 6. Reverential fear & awe of God and
          • 7. Honor the institution of governance.

          Biblical Meaning of Governance:

          “Good governance is shown based on the principles of justice, righteousness and compassion, defending the rights of the poor and marginalized and protecting the people from conflict.” https://anglicanalliance.org/ 6)

          • PRAY: that accountability, justice & the righteousness of the Lord Jesus Christ will become the standard of Governance in this nation.
          • PRAY: that the citizens of this nation will cry out for justice & not accept anything else BUT the standard for Governance from the Scriptures.
          • PRAY: that God’s ordinances (decrees, rules, orders, regulations & laws), – the way in which He wills to rule the world in His Sovereign wisdom by the 7 Spirits of the Holy Spirit & angelic hosts, will become the standard of our nation’s governmental rulers.
          • PRAY: that the new elected will turn from any unjust ways – to become compelled by the 7 Spirit’s interventions of the Almighty to repent and start serving this nation in righteousness & justice.

          DEFINITION of & PRAYERS for CULTURE GATE

          The set of norms, behaviors, beliefs, customs, and values shared by the population of a sovereign nation. Also refers to specific characteristics such as language, religion, ethnic and racial identity, and cultural history and traditions. https://www.igi-global.com/ (4)

          Jer 1:10

          See, I have this day set you over the nations and over the kingdoms, To root out and to pull down, To destroy and to throw down, To build and to plant.”

          • PRAY that every tribe, tongue & culture will be treated fairly by a new dispensation of rulers.
          • PRAY that the wickedness transpiring from the different cultures in this nation will become subject to the judgment of God, His JUSTICE & UPRIGHTNESS to uproot, dismantle & change the cultures of this nation to adhere to the JESUS CULTURE we INVOKE now over South Africa!

          2Ch 14:2-7
          (2) Asa did what was good and right in the eyes of the LORD his God,(3) for he removed the altars of the foreign gods and the high places, and broke down the sacred pillars and cut down the wooden images. (4) He commanded Judah to seek the LORD God of their fathers, and to observe the law and the commandment. (5) He also removed the high places and the incense altars, and the kingdom was quiet under him.
          (6) And he built fortified cities he had no war…, because the LORD had given him rest.
          (7) “Let us build these cities and make walls around them, and towers, gates, and bars, while the land is yet before us, because we have sought the LORD our God; we have sought Him, and He has given us rest on every side.” So they built and prospered.

          •Father, we ask forgiveness where we have actually allowed – by our own negligence, lethargy, lack of prayers or commitment… – the building of demonic altars from inherited witchcraft, idols, secret societies, all evil practices & agendas, NA groups & foreign cultures.

          WE PRAY for law & order – a renewed structure for Godly Divine Order & stability to return to our nation.

          6. RIGHTEOUS LEADERS & GOVERNMENT – TO BE ELECTED

          Neh 9:13 “You… gave them just ordinances & true laws, good statutes & commandments.

          • PRAY: for KINGDOM GOVERNANCE in His RIGHTEOUSNESS to come through the knowledge and wisdom from His Word, ordinances, statutes, His ways, TRUTH…
          • PRAY: Father, Your will is for us to lead a quiet & peaceable life by good governance:

          1Ti 2:1-2, 3:1

          I exhort 1st… that supplications, prayers, intercessions, giving of thanks be made for all men, (2) for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence.
          Rom 13:1 Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God.

          Dan 2:21 And He changes the times and the seasons; He removes kings and raises up kings; He gives wisdom to the wise And knowledge to those who have understanding
          Exo 19:5-6, 10-12 …if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, then you shall be a special treasure to Me above all people; for all the earth is Mine. (6) And you shall be to Me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.’…

          • Father, we pray for YOUR RIGHTEOUS RULERS to be elected in our nation for as we come to bow our knees in repentance before you.
          • Father, we petition You for the council of the Trinity God to determine & execute the outcome of South Africa’s elections for May 2024 as per Your Scriptures.

          Pro 29:25-26
          (25) The fear of man brings a snare, But whoever trusts in the LORD shall be safe.
          (26) Many seek the ruler’s favor, But justice for man comes from the LORD.
          • We break the power of intimidation over the masses through lies & empty promises & ask that it will be exposed & the innocent’s eyes will become open & vigilant to the schemes of deceit.

          7. IDENTIFICATTIONAL REPENTANCE PRAYERS – GOVERNANCE

          a) We take responsibility for the state of the nation – have mercy on us.

          Php 3:18-20 we know that
          (18) For many .. are the enemies of the cross of Christ:
          (19) whose end is destruction, whose god is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame—who set their mind on earthly things.
          (20) For our citizenship is in heaven, from which we also eagerly wait for the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ.

          • Farther, we stand in the gap for our Nation through REPENTANCE in repairing the broken walls of our SOCIETY, our Villages, Towns & Cities – of our Nation. Ps78
          • As Believers in Jesus Christ, we trust in the complete redemption our Nation can receive at the FEET OF THE CROSS… we come & take responsibility for the state our Nation is in…:

          2Ch 16:9 For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show
          Himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him. In this you have done
          foolishly, therefore from now on you shall have wars.”

          • PRAY: For the unrighteousness, idolatry & sin in governance, that has stripped the nation of South Africa from her mandate as a sheep nation & becoming more prone to resist everything pertaining to a Christ-like culture.
          • For South Africa’s Government’s stance against Israel as a nation – because of their hatred of the God of Israel and rather relying on other alliances with Palestine, Iran, Hamas, Islam…
          • For South Africa’s hostile attitude in concept of ‘Israel’ (those who belong to God, through Christ His Son by rebirth into commonwealth of Israel’s new covenant with God). SA is now in ignorant defiance of God’s laws and therefore under God’s judgement – UNLESS we repent!

          b) Father, we repent for mishandling of our nation’s resources.

          Pro 28:2, 4-5
          (2) Because of the transgression of a land, many are its princes; But by a man of understanding and knowledge right will be prolonged. (4) Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, But such as keep the law contend with them. (5) Evil men do not understand justice, But those who seek the LORD understand all.

          • PRAY: for the unrighteous way the leadership, cultural & spiritual structures in South Africa have STRIPPED this nation of its wealth, resources, integrity, people & intellectual wealth…

          Pro 29:2-16
          (2) When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan.
          (4) The king establishes the land by justice, But he who receives bribes overthrows it.
          (7) The righteous considers the cause of the poor, But the wicked does not understand such knowledge. (8) Scoffers set a city aflame, But wise men turn away wrath.
          (9) If a wise man contends with a foolish man, Whether the fool rages or laughs, there is no peace. (10) The bloodthirsty hate the blameless, But the upright seek his well-being.
          (12) If a ruler pays attention to lies, All his servants become wicked. (14) The king who judges the poor with truth, His throne will be established forever. (16) When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases; But the righteous will see their fall.

          • We repent for ALL bloodshed in our nation, also driven politically – lust after MONEY, power, greed, through lawlessness, hatred, pride & utter wickedness, lack of reverence for life.
          “Forgive them for they do not know what they are doing.”


          c) PRAYER FOR SOUTH AFRICA against the spirit of MAMMON – “the LOVE of money is the root of ALL evil!!!

          Pro 28:19-20 (19) He who tills his land will have plenty of bread, But he who follows frivolity will have poverty enough! (20) A faithful man will abound with blessings, But he who hastens to be rich will not go unpunished.
          Lev 25:17-19 (17) Therefore you shall not oppress one another, but you shall fear your God; for I am the LORD your God. (18) ‘So you shall observe My statutes and keep My judgments, and perform them; and you will dwell in the land in safety.
          (19) Then the land will yield its fruit, and you will eat your fill, and dwell there in safety.

          Eze 34:2 “Son of man, PROPHESY against the shepherds of Israel, prophesy and say to them, ‘Thus says the Lord GOD to the shepherds: “Woe to the shepherds of Israel who feed themselves! Should not the shepherds feed the flocks?

          Pro 28:16 A ruler who lacks understanding is a great oppressor, But he who hates covetousness will prolong his days.

          • PRAY that our nation’s citizens & leaders will shun from lust after prestige, fame & greed… the lust of the eyes, the pride of life…BUT that they will CHOOSE GOD FIRST!
          • PRAY that the lust after power, control & manipulation of information & resources will be exposed & the oppression of subordinates & citizens will be shouted from the roof tops.
          • For Godly RULERS to come into power that will be good stewards of our nation’s wealth, mandate – responsible & accountable to the people they ought to serve!

          d) WORKERS of INIQUITY

          Isa 22:19-23

          (19) So I will drive you out of your office, And from your position he will pull you down. (20) ‘Then it shall be in that day, That I will call My servant Eliakim the son of Hilkiah; (21) I will clothe him with your robe And strengthen him with your belt; I will commit your responsibility into his hand. He shall be a father to the inhabitants of Jerusalem And to the house of Judah. (22) The key of the house of David I will lay on his shoulder; So he shall open, and no one shall shut; And he shall shut, and no one shall open. (23) I will fasten him as a peg in a secure place, And he will become a glorious throne to his father’s house.

          Psa 14:4-5
          (4) Have all the workers of iniquity no knowledge, Who eat up my people as they eat bread, And do not call on the LORD? (5) There they are in great fear, For God is with the generation of the righteous.

          Psa 36:9-12
          (9) For with You is the fountain of life; In Your light we see light.
          (10) Oh, continue Your lovingkindness to those who know You, And Your righteousness to the upright in heart. (11) Let not the foot of pride come against me, And let not the hand of the wicked drive me away. (12) There the workers of iniquity have fallen; They have been cast down and are not able to rise.

          • PRAY: that the unrighteous workers of iniquity who occupies the seats of influence in this nation’s GOVERNMENTAL OFFICES and the CULTURE of SOCIAL SOCIETY will be removed from positions, scrapped from the roll & not find any influence elsewhere unless they repent & turn from their wicked ways of the utter detriment of this nation’s good standing before God.

          • PRAY: that our Lord – the Fountain of life, the kingdom of His righteousness will invade the building, occupy the seats & walk the corridors or SA’s parliament, courtrooms & administrative hallways through His righteous servants.

          8. DECLARATIONS – Transformation & Restoration of South Africa
          A Nations/individual well-being comes from God…

          Deu 7:9 “Therefore, know that the LORD your God, He is God, the faithful God who keeps covenant and mercy for a thousand generations with those who love Him and keep His commandments.

          As Believers in Christ Jesus our Lord we step into the promises & the fulness of Christ in us & in all things by the power of the Holy Spirit… in the authority we have in Jesus’ name.

          We declare over South Africa – that this nation will stand or fall – “Not by power or by might but by the Spirit of the only Living God of EL ELYON – THE MOST HIGH GOD! (Deut8)

          READ & DECLARE SCRIPTURES aloud :

          Psa 85:4-13
          (4) Restore us, O God of our salvation, And cause Your anger toward us to cease.
          (6) Will You not revive us again, That Your people may rejoice in You?
          (7) Show us Your mercy, LORD, And grant us Your salvation.
          (8) I will hear what God the LORD will speak, For He will speak peace To His people and to His saints; But let them not turn back to folly. (9) Surely His salvation is near to those who fear Him, That glory may dwell in our land.
          (10) Mercy and truth have met together; Righteousness and peace have kissed.
          (11) Truth shall spring out of the earth, righteousness shall look down from heaven.
          (12) Yes, the LORD will give what is good; And our land will yield its increase.
          (13) Righteousness will go before Him, And shall make His footsteps our pathway.

          Isa 33:5-7
          (5) The Lord is exalted, for He dwells on high; He will fill Zion with justice and righteousness (moral and spiritual rectitude in every area and relation).
          (6) And there shall be stability in your times, an abundance of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge; the reverent fear and worship of the Lord is your treasure and His.
          (7) Behold, their valiant ones cry without; the ambassadors of peace weep bitterly.

          Isa 45:1-13
          God gives victory to His anointed for God to receive all the GLORY & HONOR- be glorified!

          (1) “Thus says the LORD to His anointed, To Cyrus, whose right hand I have held—To subdue nations before him And loose the armor of kings, To open before him the double doors, So that the gates will not be shut:
          (2) ‘I will go before you And make the crooked places straight; I will break in pieces the gates of bronze And cut the bars of iron.
          (3) I will give you the treasures of darkness And hidden riches of secret places, That you may know that I, the LORD, Who call you by your name, Am the God of Israel.
          (4) For Jacob My servant’s sake, And Israel My elect, I have even called you by your name; I have named you, though you have not known Me.
          (5) I am the LORD, and there is no other; There is no God besides Me. I will gird you, though you have not known Me,
          (6) That they may know from the rising of the sun to its setting That there is none besides Me. I am the LORD, and there is no other;
          (7) I form the light and create darkness, I make peace and create calamity; I, the LORD, do all these things.’

          9. Christ’s authority, governance & reign

          Isa 61:1-11

          (1) “The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon Me, Because the LORD has anointed Me To preach good tidings to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the broken-hearted, To proclaim liberty to the captives, And the opening of the prison to those who are bound;
          (2) To proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD, And the day of vengeance of our God; To comfort all who mourn,(3) To console those who mourn in Zion, To give them beauty for ashes, The oil of joy for mourning, The garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; That they may be called trees of righteousness, The planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified.” (4) And they shall rebuild the old ruins, They shall raise up the former desolations, And they shall repair the ruined cities, The desolations of many generations.

          • Therefore, we Pray FOR the RIGHTEOUSNESS of the only Saviour of all peoples, people groups, tribes, tongues, and Nations, to infiltrate this NATION in all areas of governance….
          • We pray that the 7 Spirits of God, will come and stand at our NATIONS GATES…as judge, in justice for equity, for righteousness & righteous governance & Your glory.

          Isa 11:2-5

          (2) The Spirit of the LORD shall rest upon Him (SA) , The Spirit of wisdom and understanding, The Spirit of counsel and might, The Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD.
          (3) His (SA’s) delight is in the fear of the LORD, And He shall not judge by the sight of His eyes, Nor decide by the hearing of His ears;
          (4) But with righteousness He shall judge the poor, And decide with equity for the meek of the earth; He shall strike the earth with the rod of His mouth, And with the breath of His lips He shall slay the wicked.
          (5) Righteousness shall be the belt of His loins, And faithfulness the belt of His waist.

          10. Reverential Fear & Awe of God

          Lev 10:3 “This is what the LORD spoke, saying: ‘By those who come near Me I must be regarded as holy; And before all the people I must be glorified.’
          Deu 9:3 Therefore understand today that the LORD your God is He who goes over before you as a consuming fire. He will destroy them and bring them down before you; so you shall drive them out and destroy them quickly, as the LORD has said to you.
          Heb 12:29 For our God is a consuming fire.

          • PRAY: the reverential fear & awe of God to fall on the people & leaders of this nation.
          • PRAY: that the altars erected for wickedness – rebellion that is as witchcraft, sorcery, idolatrous practices & altars, demonic councils & practices, the altar of mammon & all its cohorts will come under the judgement of the Almighty God of Israel.
          • That the reverential fear & awe of God will fall in the highways & byways, in the corridors & hallways, the lobbies & courtrooms – the holiness of God will convict & expel unrighteousness.
          For you have… …delivered us from the power of darkness and conveyed us into the kingdom of the Son of His love, in whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins. Col 1:13-14

          • We step into the AUTHORITY that we have in the Name of Christ to pray & ask for Your salvation, transformation & total redemption (renewal), for our Nation….

          Eph 3:10-12 to the intent that now the manifold wisdom of God might be made known by the church to the principalities and powers in the heavenly places,(11) according to the eternal purpose which He accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord, (12) in whom we have boldness and access with confidence through faith in Him.

          • PRAY: We came to pray Lord, for the working out of the salvation for SA in fear & trembling. We TRUST & BELIEF on YOU for the REBIRTH of a Nation as You did in 1948 for Israel!

          • PRAY: With repentant, humbled, desperate hearts we ask Lord Jesus that You will come again and TAKE HOLD of this Nation, as the Father has given SA to You in Psalm 2!

          Psa 2:1-12

          (1) Why do the nations rage, And the people plot a vain thing?
          (2) The kings of the earth set themselves, And the rulers take counsel together, Against the LORD and against His Anointed, saying, (3) “Let us break Their bonds in pieces And cast away Their cords from us.” (4) He who sits in the heavens shall laugh; The LORD shall hold them in derision. (5) Then He shall speak to them in His wrath, And distress them in His deep displeasure:

          (6) “Yet I have set My King On My holy hill of Zion.”
          (7) “I will declare the decree: The LORD has said to Me, ‘You are My Son, Today I have begotten You. (8) Ask of Me, and I will give You The nations for Your inheritance, And the ends of the earth for Your possession.
          (10) Now therefore, be wise, O kings; Be instructed, you judges of the earth.
          (11) Serve the LORD with fear, And rejoice with trembling.
          (12) Kiss the Son, lest He be angry, And you perish in the way, When His wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all those who put their trust in Him.

          • As citizens of this Nation… we come with repentant & humble hearts to call forth a TURNAROUND of this Nation from our wicked ways in returning to GOD! 2 Chron 7 V14…
          • Thank You Father that You incline Your ear towards us & forgive us our sins & that You will heal our Land.

          11. FINAL DECLARATION OVER SOUTH AFRICA

          We therefore now declare :

          • That Jehovah Elohim the Almighty God, Yahweh, El Elyon, the Most High God is the only SOVEREIGN GOD over this Nation.
          • That He is the only Divine, God Almighty, the Almighty Creator of Heaven & earth, the all-powerful & the only Authority that we invite, welcome, rejoice over and the only Sovereignty we ACKNOWLEDGE & ACCEPT to rule in & over this Nation.
          • We declare that all other gods are man-made idols & in due time ALL eyes will see, all knees will bow & all tongues will confess that Christ is the Son of the only living God, who came to earth for the redemption of all of creation & all nations will bow before His throne & greatness.

          • That Christ the Son, died, & rose again on the 3rd day, ascended on High & is now seated at the right hand of the Father from where He intercede for us for the redemption & salvation of every soul, tribe, tongue & of this Nation, South Africa! Our Nation! South Africa belongs to God & His people in His righteousness in His Kingdom rule & reign!

          Psa 89:13-18

          (13) You have a mighty arm; Strong is Your hand, and high is Your right hand.
          (14) Righteousness and justice are the foundation of Your throne; Mercy and truth go before Your face. (15) Blessed are the people who know the joyful sound! They walk, O LORD, in the light of Your countenance. (16) In Your name they rejoice all day long, And in Your righteousness, they are exalted. (17) For You are the glory of their strength, And in Your favor our horn is exalted. (18) For our shield belongs to the LORD, And our king to the Holy One of Israel.

          12. THANKSGIVING & PRAISE – SHOFAR BLAST in exuberant honor, praise & glory of our God & KING.

          Psa 68:1-4

          (1) Let God arise, Let His enemies be scattered; Let those also who hate Him flee before Him. (2) As smoke is driven away, So drive them away; As wax melts before the fire, So let the wicked perish at the presence of God. (3) But let the righteous be glad; Let them rejoice before God; Yes, let them rejoice exceedingly. (4) Sing to God, sing praises to His name; Extol Him who rides on the clouds, By His name YAH, And rejoice before Him.


          Rev 12:12 Therefore rejoice, O heavens, and you who dwell in them! Woe to the inhabitants of the earth and the sea! For the devil has come down to you, having great wrath, because he knows that he has a short time.”

          Rev 7:17 for the Lamb who is in the midst of the throne will shepherd them and lead them to living fountains of waters. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.”

          Psa 126:2 Then our mouth was filled with laughter, And our tongue with singing. Then they said among the nations, “The LORD has done great things for them.”


          Mar 12:29-31(29) Jesus answered him, “The first of all the commandments is:

          ‘HEAR, O ISRAEL, HEAR SOUTH AFRICA!!! THE LORD OUR GOD, THE LORD IS ONE!!!

          (30) and you shall LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ This is the first commandment.
          (31) And the second, like it, is this: ‘YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.”

          12. The Lord’s Prayer.

          Thank you ALL for your prayers & faithfulness …
          Words are few…Only to God all Honour& Glory. Only He deserves all the Praise.
          • I thank Him for each one of you who stood & will keep on standing in the gap for the glory of HIS Name… And thank you for your sacrifice of self – in praising & service of our God.

          Isa 6:8 I heard the voice of the Lord, saying: “Whom shall I send, And who will go for Us?” Then I said, “Here am I! Send me.

          ADDITIONAL INFORMATION on GOVERNMENTAL STRUCTURES

          Prayers : for specific STRUCTURES, institutions, systems, social dynamics.

          SA GOVERNMENT STRUCTURES & FUNCTIONS of the South African Government
          https://www.gov.za/about-government (5)

          “South Africa is a constitutional democracy with a three-tier system of government and an independent judiciary. The national, provincial, and local levels of government all have legislative and executive authority in their own spheres, and are defined in the Constitution as distinctive, interdependent and interrelated.

          Operating at both national and provincial levels are advisory bodies drawn from South Africa’s traditional leaders. It is a stated intention in the Constitution that the country be run on a system of cooperative governance. Government is committed to the building of a free, non-racial, non-sexist, democratic, united and successful South Africa.”

          Structure and functions of the South African Government

          A. Legislative authority – Parliament (national): National Assembly (350 – 400 members), • National Council of Provinces (90 delegates). Provincial Legislature

          B. Executive authority – Cabinet (national): • President, • Deputy President, • Ministers. Provincial: Premier & Members of Executive Council

          C. Judicial authority – Courts : • Constitutional Court, • Supreme Court of Appeal, • High courts, • Magistrates’ courts. Judicial Service Commission who appoints judges.

          D. State institutions supporting democracy: • Public Protector, • Human Rights Commission, • Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities, • Commission for Gender Equality, • Auditor-General of South Africa, • Independent Communications Authority of South Africa, • Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC)

          E. Government clusters: groupings of government departments with interactive programs aimed at improving “government planning, decision-making and service delivery.”

          i. Economic Sectors, Investment, Employment, and Infrastructure Development
          ii. Governance, State Capacity, and Institutional Development
          iii. Social Protection, Community and Human Development
          iv. International Cooperation, Trade and Security
          v. Justice, Crime Prevention and Security

          F. National Development Plan (NDP) – The NDP is South Africa’s socio-economic policy blueprint that focuses, among other things, on:
          i. Eliminating poverty,
          ii. Increasing employment,
          iii. Broadening the country’s ownership of assets (historically disadvantaged groups),
          iv. Ensuring two years of pre-school education, all children can read and write by Grade3.
          v. Providing affordable access to healthcare,
          vi. Ensuring effective public transport.

          G. Monitoring and evaluation – This function monitors the quality of management practices in government departments through the Management Performance Assessment Tool.

          H. Government priorities
          • Economic transformation and job creation;
          • Education, skills and health;
          • Consolidating the social wage through reliable and quality basic services;
          • Spatial integration, human settlements and local government;
          • Social cohesion and safe communities;
          • A capable, ethical and developmental state; and
          • A better Africa and World.

          Prayer for RSA: Prayer for transformation from the former to new, from familiar to a Divine dispensation where Godly leaders will serve this nation with integrity

          Deu 16:18-20
          (18) “You shall appoint judges and officers in all your gates, which the LORD your God gives you, according to your tribes, and they shall judge the people with just judgment.
          (19) You shall not pervert justice; you shall not show partiality, nor take a bribe, for a bribe blinds the eyes of the wise and twists the words of the righteous.
          (20) You shall follow what is altogether just, that you may live and inherit the land which the LORD your God is giving you.

          Jer 29:7
          (7) And seek the peace of the city where I have caused you to be carried away captive, and pray to the LORD for it; for in its peace you will have peace.

          Pro 11:10-11, 14
          (10) When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices; And when the wicked perish, there is jubilation. (11) By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted, But it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked. (14)
          (14) Where there is no counsel, the people fall; But in the multitude of counselors there is safety.

          Pro 11:30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, And he who wins souls is wise.

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          61. WK 5 Science & Technology

          5th WK – 12.05.24 – Science & Technology Gate – Guidelines & Strategic Prayer Points

          This blog post is dedicated to my father, Dr. S.J.P.K. van Heerden who was the vice-chair of the 1st Scientific Advisory Council to the P.M. of S.A.

          “Research, Discover & Invent” –

          God revealed & expressed Himself in the Scriptures through relating to different fields of creation & our human existence on earth

          Heb 11:3

          “By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were not made of things which are visible.”
          Through the 7 weeks P@G, a 7-step strategy is rolled out to summit in week 7 for the
          GOVERNMENTAL prayers. Weeks 5, 6 & 7 are sequential ending at the Governmental sphere!
          We focus this week on the 5th Gate of the 7 Gates/Spheres of Society:

          The 7 GATES : 1.Family 2. Belief 3. Economy 4. Education 5. Science & Technology 6. Media, Arts, Sports 7. Government & Culture

          Strategic Prayer – Science & Technology Gate
          “ How wonderful You have created this world, Oh God!”

          STRATEGIC PRAYER POINTS SUMMARY:

          Introduction : Grace – Scriptures on Creation & Definitions of S&T

          1) THANKSGIVING for HIS GRACE upon our lives
          2) PRAISE & ADORATION – to God our Creator
          3) COMMUNION
          4) CONTEXTUAL SCRIPTURES
          5) IDENTIFICATIONAL REPENTANCE & PETITIONING PRAYERS
          6) TOPICAL PRAYER ISSUES : Science & Technology (S & T)
          7) DECLARATION – The Lord’s case for humanity…
          8) OUR CASE for South Africa before the only true God, who is OUR God!
          9) OWN DECLARATIONS / Words / Prophecies by the Holy Spirit
          10) THANKSGIVING & PRAISE: Shofar blast in Worship of Him!
          11) The Lord’s Prayer.
          12) Thank you for Praying with us.

          A. INTRODUCTION – Week 5 – No. 5 = GRACE

          Week 5 – The number 5 in Scripture relates to “GRACE”. (see Zech 4:6-7)
          Grace G5485: – Divine influence upon the heart, its reflections in life:- benefit, favour, gift, joy
          It is also the number by which the whole Tabernacle was built on in multiples of the number 5.
          It pertains to the hand through which work is done, anointing is transferred, ordained & blessed.
          It pertains to the fivefold offices (apostle, prophets, evangelist, shepherd, teacher) of Christ’s ministry – to equip the church in this five-pillar structure of the ministries of officers, elders & leaders. (Eph4:11)

          1) SCRIPTURES – DISCOVERING CREATION – Science & Technology

          Pro 1:7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge
          Pro 2:3-6
          (3) Yes, if you cry out for discernment, lift up your voice for understanding, (4)… And search for her as for hidden treasures.
          (5) Then you will understand the fear of the LORD, And find the knowledge of God.
          (6) For the LORD gives wisdom; From His mouth come knowledge and understanding.

          Knowledge:

          H1847, DA’ATH – cunning, know(ledge), [un-] awareness (wittingly)
          H5234, NAKAR – to scrutinize, look intently, acknowledge, revere, respect, care for
          H4093, MADDA – intelligence, consciousness.
          H3045, YADA – to know; ascertain by seeing; observation, recognition, discover, comprehend, discover, discern, be diligent, be aware, consider, perceive, teach, have respect, be learned, understand, endued with, declare… [figuratively, literally, indirectly, inferentially (a guess/an opinion based on knowledge/info at hand)]

          2) DISCOVERING CREATION through SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH:

          SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH and DISCOVERY of the greatness of God’s creation

          This was of the first instructions God gave to man – helping us to “live this life & have our being” on earth; to know Him & His formidable love, salvation & redemption – returning to Him – for His glory!

          THE WISDOM & KNOWLEDGE FROM and OF God should lead us TO God.

          Luk 3:4-6

          (4) Prepare the way of the Lord, make His beaten paths straight.
          (6) And all mankind shall see (behold and understand and at last acknowledge) the salvation of God (the deliverance from eternal death decreed by God). [Isa 40:3-5]

          UNFORTUNATELY, instead of following God’s lead & wisdom… man soon start to follow his own wisdom and defying that opportunity to experience the wonders of creation 1st hand, exchanging through sin for struggling with the challenges of living life in a fallen world.

          BUT GOD…!!!:- Made a way for us to re-discover the WONDERS of this world that He created for us, to steward, cherish, respect, and enjoy… FOR the purpose of the honor of His Name!

          Col 2:2-3

          [knowledge: G1108, GNOSIS – knowing, science, be resolved, can speak, be sure, resolved]

          (2) that their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, and attaining to all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the knowledge of the mystery of God, both of the Father and of Christ,
          (3) in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.

          MIRACLES AND SCIENCE are both workings of God.

          The one where man are witnessing the miracles of God through His works & wonders, and the other where man inspect & discover the wisdom of God to apply into inventions & ingenuity what God has created from the very start of all things in existence.

          3) Definitions: SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY = DISCOVERIES & INVENTIONS

          “SCIENCE explores new knowledge methodically through observation & experimentation.”
          and “TECHNOLOGY is the application of scientific knowledge for various purposes.” (1)

          “From the beginning, God encouraged the scientific exploration of the world when He
          commanded us to rule over and subdue the earth (Genesis 1:28).
          Scripture speaks of the fixed nature of the universe that makes scientific discovery possible (Jeremiah 31:35-36; Colossians 1:17).”

          DEFINITIONS of SCIENCE:

          • Science is the STUDY of the NATURE and BEHAVIOUR of natural things and the knowledge that we obtain about them. The best discoveries in science are very simple.
          • Science CONSISTS of OBSERVING the world by watching, listening, and recording. Science is curiosity in thoughtful action about the world and how it behaves. Anyone can think like a scientist. (2)
          • A SYSTEM of KNOWLEDGE about the physical, chemical, and biological universe and the things that occur in it is called science. It is an objective observation…
          • 10 types of scientists: business, communicator, developer, entrepreneur, explorer, investigator, policy, regulator, teacher, technician. (ref. science council)

          DEFINITIONS OF TECHNOLOGY:

          • TECHNOLOGY : “is a tool that helps us live out our God-given callings… this is most important for us to learn as we engage the topic of technology and artificial intelligence.
            Scripture shows that technology and tools can be used for both good and evil. Even if a tool was designed for evil, the tool itself isn’t evil.” (3)
          “What is sinful isn’t the sword but how people choose to use it.”
          • TECHNOLOGY is the practical application of scientific knowledge to solve real-world problems and improve human welfare. (4)
          • DIFFERENT TYPES OF TECHNOLOGY: each with unique functions that aim to make certain processes more efficient. (5)
          • TYPES OF TECHNOLOGY include mechanical technology, medical technology, communications technology, electronic technology, and industrial and manufacturing technologies… All serve different purposes, range in design, and are applied in different ways, they all have one thing in common: they all solve a problem. (6)

          B. PREPARATION GUIDELINES.

          Please refer to PREPARATION DOC. of Week 1– (PREP)

          C. STRATEGIC PRAYER POINTS:

          NB: Where Israel is mentioned in Scripture (NT), it mostly refers to the believers who have become part of the “commonwealth of Israel” – as we have been grafted in by our salvation & faith in Christ.

          There is no more division as we are now all part of the New Covenant through the perfect redemption that Christ attained for us through the shedding of His Blood & entrance through the veil into the Holiest Presence of God, where He is now seated at the right hand of God interceding for us…

          (Gal3:10-14-19,-24-26-29; Rom11, 15:8-13, Hebr.8, 9, Rev5:9-10, 7:9,17)

          1) THANKSGIVING for HIS GRACE upon our lives

          Heb 12:28 Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us have grace, by which we may serve God acceptably with reverence, godly fear.
          Heb 4:16 Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy
          and find grace to help in time of need.
          2Co 8:7 But as you abound in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in all diligence,
          and in your love for us—see that you abound in this grace also.

          Zec 4:6-7

          (6) So he answered and said to me: “This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel:
          ‘Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,’ Says the LORD of hosts.
          (7) (Ampl) For who are you, O great mountain [of human obstacles]? …you shall become a plain [a mere molehill]! And he shall bring forth the finishing gable stone [of the new temple] with loud shoutings of the people, crying, Grace, grace to it!

          2) PRAISE & ADORATION – to God our Creator

          Rom 1:20 For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being
          understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse,
          Col 3:10 and have put on the new man who is renewed in knowledge according to the image of Him who created him,
          Rev 4:11 “You are worthy, O Lord, To receive glory and honor and power.
          For You created all things, And by Your will they exist and were created.”

          3) COMMUNION

          – He has redeemed us to the original sonship position – of whom He is the 1st fruit-an offering through the Blood of the perfect Lamb.

          Personal time of Repentance:

          2Co 7:1 THEREFORE, SINCE these [great] promises are ours, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that contaminates and defiles body and spirit, and bring [our] consecration to completeness in the [reverential] fear of God.

          1Ti 6:11 But as for you, O man of God, flee from all these things; aim at and pursue righteousness (right standing with God and true goodness), godliness (which is the loving fear of God and being Christlike), faith, love, steadfastness (patience), and gentleness of heart.

          Job 4:6 Is not your [reverent] fear of God your confidence, and the integrity and uprightness of your ways your hope?

          4) CONTEXTUAL SCRIPTURES:

          Gen 1:26-31

          (27) So God created man in His own image; …male and female He created them.
          (28) Then God blessed them…”Be fruitful and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it; have dominion over the fish…, over the birds…, and over every living thing that moves on the earth.”
          (29) “See, I have given you every herb that yields seed…, and every tree whose fruit yields seed; to you it shall be for food. (30) to every beast… I have given every green herb for food”…31) Then God saw everything that He had made, and indeed it was very good.

          Psa 8:3-9

          (3) When I consider Your heavens, the work of Your fingers,
          The moon and the stars, which You have ordained,
          (4) What is man that You are mindful of him, And the son of man that You visit him?
          (5) You made him a little lower than the angels,
          And You have crowned him with glory and honor. (6) You have made him to have dominion over the works of Your hands; You have put all things under his feet,
          (7) All sheep and oxen—Even the beasts of the field,
          (8) The birds of the air, And the fish of the sea That pass through the paths of the seas.
          (9) O LORD, our Lord, How excellent is Your name in all the earth!

          5) IDENTIFICATIONAL REPENTANCE & PETITIONING PRAYERS

          Jer 42:10 ‘If you will still remain in this land, then I will build you and not pull you down, and I will plant you and not pluck you up. For I relent concerning the disaster that I have brought upon you.

          a) Prayers of REPENTANCE:

          • Father, we ask forgiveness for all the negativity, hopelessness & unbelieve we speak out as we witness the mayhem in society; the heartache & brokenness in your creation…we trust…
          • We come in repentance for neglecting to preserve & care for that which You have entrusted to us & pray that God will bring the people of this nation to repent for their sins…
          • We pray for a return to God – that all flesh will hear Your voice, & flee from wicked ways…
          • We repent for the abominations of gender, abortion, & sexual perversions…

          b) PETITIONING prayer for the transformation & redemption of S.A. to become a SAFE HAVEN & a BLESSED DIADEM… to the GLORY of God:

          • Pray that the ways & precepts of God will be RECEIVED as Godly counsel by our nation’s leaders – instead of following their own wisdom, traditions & ways of the flesh…
          • Pray that the miracle power of God will become evidential – that people will start to believe as God perform His signs & wonders as evidence to the preaching of the gospel.
          • Pray that God will build this nation up again, to be able to function as a blessed nation dedicated to the call & purposes of God yielding to His truth, wisdom & knowledge.
          • Pray that we will not be put to shame any longer – allowing heathens to trample on God’s glory & name, asking – “Where is the God of the Christians?”
          • Pray that Father will grant S.A. to step into this NATION’S end-time mandate as a SHEEP nation to fulfil all – “every good work” – that God has destined for us from the beginning of time

          6) TOPICAL PRAYER ISSUES : Science & Technology (S & T)

          Heb 4:12-13
          (12) For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
          (13) And there is no creature hidden from His sight, but all things are naked and open to the eyes of Him to whom we must give account.

          Only a few topics of concern here mentioned to address in prayer:-

          a) RESPECT FOR LIFE:

          Life is in the blood…human life to be seen as sacred.

          • S&T to be used to benefit humans & nature – not to harm either.
          • Human safety, surveillance & protection.

          b) CLIMATE CHANGE:

          • Science to be used to address this effectively providing a sustainable environment.
          • SA / World scientists/academics working together to bring wisdom & solutions not domination, control, fear & destruction through AI involvement in the biodiversity of species, genetics & the ecosystem, especially in weather patterns.

          c) AGRICULTURE/NATURE:

          Isa 40:24-26 & Gen 1:11-12 / Job26 & 28

          • S&T to remove harmful elements from GMO products for humans & nature.
          • S&T to provide healthy sustainable production of food sources v causing scarcity.
          • S&T to be effectively used for markets, trade, export(harbours) & transport.

          d) AI & TECHNOLOGY:

          Dan12:4, Gen11:6, 2Chro26:15, 1Co6:12, 10:31, Mat24:14, Ex31:1-5, Eph 2:10.

          • Artificial Intelligence: (AI) to be managed by humans, NOT humans managed by AI/T.
          • Gov. to enforce laws to protect us from risks re. A.I.
          • Syber security
          • Scientific fraud

          e) DATA PRIVACY:

          • Misuse of personal date records & info of people & institutions by Gov’s, Financial institutions.
          • Consumer privacy / fraudulent misuse of personal
          • Relational challenges through diabolic use of technology & harmful information capabilities

          f) SOCIAL MEDIA:

          • S&T to protect us from the harm caused by SOCIAL MEDIA influencing/ruling people’s lives.
          • Utter distortion of factual information & confusion caused by “mixing up” of information

          g) WORKPLACE – JOB CREATION / DISPLACEMENT:

          Gen2:2, 5, Ex35:2, 1Ch20:3, 22:15

          • Addressing the loss of jobs due to making use of machines instead of humans. 2Th3:10,12
          • Health & Safety compromised by unethical use of technology.

          h) MEDICAL field – S&T

          Psa 139:13-17, Jer 1:4-12, Isa 44:21, Mar 10:51-52, Mar 16:17-18

          • Redeemed by Godly intervention for ethical & sustainable healthcare.
          • Ethical dilemmas, patient rights, privacy issues in emerging technologies.
          • 3-D printing of human organs.
          • Safety & integrity – Emergency services

          i) PHARMACEUTICAL Industry:

          • Scientific research, manufacturing, distribution integrity.
          • Sustainable provision of core services & medicines.

          j) ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION/INFRASTRUCTURE:

          – maintaining of safety regulations & integrity
          Psa 127:1, Jer 31:35-39, Isa 62:10, Isa 65:21-22, 1Ch20:3, 22:15, 23:4

          k) MANUFACTURING & SUSTAINABILITY:

          – all spheres of society. Psa 104:1-13

          l) NATIONAL SECURITY:

          • compromised AI surveillance & spyware
          • escalation of crime through use of AI technology

          7) DECLARATION – The Lord’s case for humanity… (Read aloud)

          • Pray for God’s divine interventions in the affairs of humanity…

          Isa 45:11-14 !
          (11) Thus says the LORD, The Holy One of Israel, and his Maker: “Ask Me of things to come
          concerning My sons; And concerning the work of My hands, you command Me.
          (12) I have made the earth, And created man on it. I—My hands—stretched out the heavens, And
          all their host I have commanded.
          (13) I have raised him up in righteousness, And I will direct all his ways; He shall build My city…
          (14) …men of stature, Shall come over to you, …They will make supplication to you, saying,
          ‘Surely God is in you, And there is no other; There is no other God.’ “

          • Pray for Godly wisdom & the fear of God to direct our steps as we draw to Him who created all things…

          Isa 45:18-25 !
          (18) For thus says the LORD,
          Who created the heavens, Who is God, Who formed the earth and made it, Who has established it, Who did not create it in vain, Who formed it to be inhabited: “I am the LORD, and there is no other.
          (19) I have not spoken in secret, In a dark place of the earth; I did not say to the seed of Jacob, ‘Seek Me in vain’; I, the LORD, speak righteousness, I declare things that are right.
          (20) “Assemble yourselves and come; Draw near together,

          8) OUR CASE for South Africa before the only true God, who is OUR God!

          Isa 45:18-25 (continue)

          (21) Tell and bring forth your case; Yes, let them take counsel together. Who has declared this from ancient time? Who has told it from that time? Have not I, the LORD?
          And there is no other God besides Me, A just God and a Savior; There is none besides Me.
          (22) “Look to Me, and be saved, All you ends of the earth! / SOUTH AFRICA!!!
          For I am God, and there is no other.
          (23) I have sworn by Myself; The word has gone out of My mouth in righteousness,
          And shall not return, That to Me every knee shall bow, Every tongue shall take an oath.
          (24) He shall say, ‘Surely in the LORD I have righteousness and strength.

          • Let us have faith & PRAY that:
          (25) In the LORD all the descendants of Israel/SOUTH AFRICA Shall be justified, and shall glory.”

          9) OWN DECLARATIONS / Words / Prophecies by the Holy Spirit

          Psa 85:12-13 Thank You, Lord that we know….
          (12) Yes, the LORD will give what is good; And our land will yield its increase.
          (13) Righteousness will go before Him, And shall make His footsteps our pathway.

          Isaiah 40:28-31 – The Last Blessing

          (28) Have you not known? Have you not heard? The everlasting God, the LORD, The Creator of the ends of the earth, Neither faints nor is weary. His understanding is unsearchable.
          (29) He gives power to the weak, And to those who have no might He increases strength.
          (31) …those who wait on the LORD Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint.

          10) THANKSGIVING & PRAISE: Shofar blast in Worship of Him!

          Psa 47:4-9
          (4) He will choose our inheritance for us, The excellence of Jacob whom He loves. Selah
          (5) God has gone up with a shout, The LORD with the sound of a trumpet.
          (6) Sing praises to God, sing praises! Sing praises to our King, sing praises!
          (7) For God is the King of all the earth; Sing praises with understanding.
          (8) God reigns over the nations; God sits on His holy throne.
          (9) The princes of the people have gathered together, The people of the God of Abraham. For the shields of the earth belong to God; He is greatly exalted.

          11) The Lord’s Prayer

          12) Thank you for Praying with us!

          Hallelujah! A thousand praises to Him, the Lord! The only true God & Saviour of the world!

          Appendix A – Citation & References:

          SECTION 3

          Definitions of SCIENCE:

          (1) https://byjus.com/physics/difference-between-science-and-technology/#:
          (2) https://spaceplace.nasa.gov/science/en/

          Definitions of TECHNOLOGY:

          (3) https://jasonthacker.com/category/technology/. (4) http://www.founderjar.com>what-is-technology
          (5) https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/types-of-technology
          (6) https://study.com/academy/course/sciencefusion-intro-to-science-technology-online-textbook-help.html

          SCRIPTURES references on Science & Technology:

          https://www.openbible.info/topics/science_and_faith
          https://www.biblestudytools.com/topical-verses/bible-verses-about-science/
          https://biblegen.com/technology/
          https://www.joyfulexile.com/verses/technology/kjv

          See post on Blog Post 62 fro more SCRIPTURE references

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          60. 4th WK – Prayer@The-Gates – EDUCATION Gate

          EDUCATION GATE – 05.05.24

          PRAYER GUIDELINES & PRAYER POINTS

          Christ’s teachings are the eternal truth & the whole truth.
          The Holy Spirit is the ultimate teacher leading us into those truths          .
          Pro 8:35
          “For whoever finds me (wisdom) finds life, And obtains favor from the LORD.”

          “In Biblical times and in the 1st century…a disciple’s goal was
          to learn by emulating his Rabbi’s every move—not only
          by listening and learning about the Rabbi’s instructions.
          There was a popular blessing back then that stated,
          “May you be covered in the dust of your Rabbi.”
          This means that a disciple would follow so closely behind his teacher
          that they’d catch the dust kicked up behind their rabbi’s feet.”
          From: An East-West stateside missionary – Covered in the Dust of Your Rabbi

          “The ultimate message to be taught to all of creation, is the message that Christ taught.” M. Munroe

          Strategic Prayer Points – Education Gate –The Education & Calling of a God-fearing nation.

          Thank you everyone, for taking hands, uniting His body in Prayer. Especially over this precious precious Nation of us. You are highly valued & deeply appreciated.

          PRAYER POINTS SUMMARY:

          1) PRAISE & Adoration.
          2) PERSONAL REPENTANCE – “Let us be serious being set apart for Him …”
          3) COMMUNION.
          4) THANKSGIVING for HIS TEACHINGS of Wisdom & Knowledge.
          5) Identificational REPENTANCE .
          6) Prayers : EDUCATION LAWS, SYSTEMS, STRUCTURES & EDUCATORS. INFO re. this
          7) Prayers : RESTORATION of a whole nation’s identity in Christ
          8) Prayers : PURPOSE & CALLING – individuals, leaders (government & faith)
          9) Own declarations / Words / Prophecies by the Holy Spirit.
          10) Thanksgiving & Praise: Shofar blast in Worship of Him.
          11) The Lord’s Prayer.
          12) Thank you for Praying with us.

          QUESTIONS to lead our meditations, prayers & discussions:

          a) What does the Bible teach us about learning, wisdom, God’s statutes…, laws for living?
          b) What was the purpose for growing in wisdom, knowledge, impartation & education how God intended it to be primarily?
          c) Understanding that our complete character-“make-up”, upbringing, education, gathering of knowledge, skills & pursuing maturity through grace & faith were meant to form, attain, equip, & develop God’s purposes & the call of God on our lives…
          d) Assessing: Where are we now regarding the “education of a Nation”/ knowing God?
          e) What is the current situation on the current laws & challenges in education?

          A. INTRODUCTION – Week 4 – The number 4 represents the following:

          • The 4 wind directions, the Earth / material creation – air, fire, water, earth, unity… (See Rev8:12 – 4th angel; Rev7:11; 14:3, 19:4 – 4 living creatures)
          • From the East, West, North & South, we come to STAND in agreement/unity: declaring God’s Promises, His Faithfulness & sufficient Grace over us & this Nation.


          Luk 13:29 And [people] will come from east and west, and from north and south, and sit down (feast at table) in the kingdom of God.
          Jos 1:3 Every place that the sole of your foot will tread upon I have given you,..
          Deu 4:10 … ‘Gather the people to Me, and I will let them hear My words, that they may learn to fear Me all the days they live on the earth, and that they may teach their children.

          B. PREPARATION GUIDELINES.

          Please refer to PREPARATION doc of Week 1– (PREP)

          Introduction to the EDUCATION SPHERE

          I want to encourage you to take note of the guidelines and information for week 4 re. the Education Gate. Especially that this does not only pertain to the general concept of education, but what the Lord laid on my heart is that we need to fervently pray for the redeeming of mandates and callings – so to speak – of His sons & daughters. As Father desires to position His Bride firmly in her authority, “to know what is the hope of her calling, the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints” (Ephesians 1)

          Mandates and Callings

          This is the season that the believers in Christ are arising to take up their mandates, standing their ground, overcoming evil by the blood of the Lamb & the daily words of our testimonies & in doing God’s bidding as He releases us by His Grace… Not by human strength but the power of God, by His Spirit alone… For all will know that man does not live by bread alone but from every word that proceeds from the mouth of the Lord… For indeed every knee will bow to Him & every tongue will confess to God.. AS He decrees in Isaiah 45 “Look to Me, & be saved, all you ends of the earth! For I am God, and there is no other.

          Our Father gave me a glimpse of His love… His omni-benevolent love for all things created, and His deep affection for His children, for you, to strengthen you, to encourage you & move us also to bow our knees before His greatness – for He alone is worthy!

          C. STRATEGIC PRAYER POINTS:

          1) PRAISE & ADORATION

          Lift His Name on high! He is worthy to be praised! All of creation shall worship Him!

          • Every created thing will bow before His greatness & might! Worship Him!
          • He deserves all our awe & wonder!
          Psa 98:1-4

          (1) Oh, sing to the LORD a new song! For He has done marvelous things; His right hand and His holy arm have gained Him the victory.
          (2) The LORD has made known His salvation; His righteousness He has revealed in the sight of the nations.
          (3) He has remembered His mercy and His faithfulness to the house of Israel; All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.
          (4) Shout joyfully to the LORD, all the earth; Break forth in song, rejoice, and sing praises.

          2) PERSONAL REPENTANCE – “Let us be serious being set apart for Him …”

          Our God is the only God that requires “holiness” from His followers – for He is Holy!

          • Idols cannot claim holiness! Therefore, no other self-proclaimed deity or man-made idolatrous obsession has demanded holiness from its subjects/followers…
          • Only our God is Holy & worthy to be worshiped!
          The truth about Christ will either lead us to draw closer or turn away from God

          (11) He who is unjust, let him be unjust still; he who is filthy, let him be filthy still; he who is righteous, let him be righteous still; he who is holy, let him be holy still.”
          (12) “And behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to give to every one according to his work. (13) I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End, the First and the Last.” (14) Blessed are those who do His commandments, that they may have the right to the tree of life, and may enter through the gates into the city. (Rev22:11-14)

          PRAY FOR :
          • His holiness to become a hearts cry & pursuit, forgive us…
          (15) but as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct,
          (16) because it is written, “BE HOLY, FOR I AM HOLY.” (1Pe 1:15-16)

          • Revive this generation to seek Him… forgive where we lost our 1st Love (Psa 24:3-10)
          (6) This is Jacob, the generation of those who seek Him, Who seek Your face. Selah

          • Allow Christ to sanctify us, to be presented one day before the Father… (Eph 5:26-27)
          (26) that He might sanctify and cleanse her with the washing of water by the word,
          (27) that He might present her to Himself a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing, but that she should be holy and without blemish.

          • Forgive us Lord, where we fail you… Your statutes & ways not adhered to & obeyed…
          (6) By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil. (7) When a man’s ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him. (Pro 16:6-7)

          3) COMMUNION – He is our life & sole existence as He gave Himself as an offering to God.

          “The things signified by these outward signs; are Christ’s body and blood, His body broken, His blood shed, together with all the benefits which flow from His death and sacrifice: it is the New Testament in His blood.

          • His blood is the seal and sanction of all the privileges of the new covenant; and worthy receivers take it as such, at this holy ordinance.
          • They(we) have the New Testament, and (our)their own title to all the blessings of the new covenant, confirmed to them by His blood.”
            From: M.H. Commentary of the Whole Bible
          1Co 11:24-26

          (24) and when He had given thanks, He broke it and said, “Take, eat; this is My body which is broken for you; do this in remembrance of Me.”
          (25) In the same manner He also took the cup after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in My blood. This do, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me.” (26) For as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death till He comes.

          4) THANKSGIVING for HIS TEACHINGS of Wisdom & Knowledge

          Pro 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go, when he is old, he will not depart from it.

          Thank You, Lord :-
          • Your every word guides us into all wisdom to walk, live & have our being in You.
          • All created things exists IN You & provides all things pertaining to life.
          • God’s Presence, Pre-eminence, Power, Authority… will be revealed over all the earth, also in our lives & over this area / Nation…
          • All wisdom & knowledge, all powers & thrones, will come together FOR & IN You, for Your glory, purposes & plans.
          • Your Word and truth will bring Your peace, rest, favour & counsel as we follow You close;
          “May we be covered in the dust of our Rabbi, Jesus Christ our Lord”

          Exo 18:20 And you shall teach them the statutes and the laws, and show them the way in which they must walk and the work they must do.
          Col 1:15-17 (15) He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation.
          (16) For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him. (17) And He is before all things, and in Him all things consist.
          Ecc 2:26 For God gives wisdom and knowledge and joy to a man who is good in His sight; but to the sinner He gives the work of gathering and collecting, that he may give to him who is good before God. This also is vanity and grasping for the wind.

          5) IDENTIFICATIONAL REPENTANCE

          Psa 90:12 So teach us to number our days, That we may gain a heart of wisdom.

          We REPENT FOR :-

          • Those who disobey & reject the light , the wisdom, knowledge, ways, and statutes & salvation message of God that will perish in the dark…
          • The prominence of the church that has been compromised in its relevance, influence, impact & standing in society? Yet God will build His Church!
          • All hurt, harm, abuse, children, we ourselves led astray by error, false doctrines…

          Hos 4:6 My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge; because you have rejected knowledge, I will also reject you that you shall be no priest to Me; seeing you have forgotten the law of your God, I will also forget your children.
          Mar 9:42 “But whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in Me to stumble, it would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck, and- thrown into the sea.

          Psa 51:13 I will teach transgressors Your ways, And sinners shall be converted to You.
          Psa 143:10 Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God Your Spirit is good.
          Lead me in the land of uprightness.
          Psa 94:12 Blessed is the man whom You instruct, O LORD, And teach out of Your law

          Deu 10:12 And now, Israel, what does the Lord your God require of you but [reverently] to fear the Lord your God, to walk in all His ways, and to love Him, and to serve the Lord your God with all your [mind and] heart and with your entire being

          “We must fear the Lord our God, We must adore His majesty, acknowledge His authority, stand in awe of His power, and dread His wrath.” M.H. Commentary (Deu10:12,20).

          6) EDUCATION LAWS, SYSTEMS, INSTITUTIONS & EDUCATORS

          Mat 19:14 But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of heaven.”

          PRAY For :-

          • Educational institutions purposed to be places of learning; to educate people to attain and contribute to society God given intellectual development & wisdom.
          • Enabling tutoring to guide learners in living well-balanced, wholesome lives.
          • Instilling God-fearing principles & foundations on which all of creation should function.

          PETITION AGAINST / RESIST & DIRECT our Prayers :-

          • Reversing the works of the evil one that distort and corrupt the education institutions by removing its self-governance, being used to indoctrinate young, eager minds with sinister, hidden agendas of the elite powers in this world.
          • Reversing these agendas by declaring God’s agenda by Truth, Hope & Love through declaring the two-edged sword of the Word over this.

          INFO re. current legislation challenges to give perspective:

          Prayer for the protection of : Biblical education laws, parental & educators rights in SA:

          • Family values
          • Parental rights
          • Well-being of children
          • Right to fundamental Biblical rights & education
          • Right to home schooling

          Prayer for exposing the hidden agenda behind the proposed :

          • Comprehensive sexuality education
          • Management of learner pregnancy education = abortions on demand

          Prayers to reveal the true agenda’s behind Bela Bill

          • Criminalizing parents
          • Flawed public participation process
          • Undermines parental rights: extermination of their authoritative intervention in children’s lives
          • Small school closures
          • Limits SGBS power
          • Give the state power overreach
          • Makes children vulnerable
          • Gives HOD undue power
          • Makes homeschooling complicated & un-affordable

          ECD Toolkit ( Early Childhood Development agenda) – aimed at children 0- to 9-year-old

          • Promotes ideas that conflicts with our faith-based values & beliefs : encourages children to question their gender & promotes transgender ideologies
          • Normalizes uses of pronouns -they, them instead of he & she
          • It teaches that gender is a choice – toilets to correspond
          • Encourages hosting LGBTQ speakers at nursery & primary schools to expose learners to this

          7) RESTORATION of a whole nation’s identity in Christ (Eph 1)

          Eph 1:17 that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you the
          spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him,
          Luk 2:40 And the Child grew and became strong in spirit, filled with wisdom; and the grace of God was upon Him.

          PRAY FOR :- Hearts of the “Fathers & children”/ God’s heart & His children… P.6

          • Restoration of Godly generational relationships & teachings/impartation… of the ways of God to be taught to the next generations through parents, grandparents, families, … church families & healthy social/society initiatives. (Mal3:6, Titus2)

          • Supernatural hunger after the knowledge of God stirred up in our hearts – to know Him who is true.
          • Flee from idolatrous ways & trusting in ourselves or the things of this world.
          • The fear and reverential awe of God printed deep into the hearts of man
          • The redeeming of THE MOUTH; our WORDS & SPEECH to come in line with the TRUTH of God – the truth that He declares & speak over our lives

          1Jn 5:19-21

          (19) We know that we are of God, and the whole world lies under the sway of the wicked one. (20) And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us an understanding, that we may know Him who is true; and we are in Him who is true, in His Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God and eternal life. (21) Little children, keep yourselves from idols.

          Psa 34:11 Come, you children,…; I will teach you to revere and worshipfully fear the Lord.
          Pro 15:33 The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom, And before honor is humility.
          Pro 22:4 By humility and the fear of the LORD Are riches and honor and life.

          Deu 6:7 & Deu 11:18-21
          (7) You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, when you walk by the way, when you lie down, and when you rise up.

          Deu 6:9, 25 You shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates.
          (25) Then it will be righteousness for us, if we are careful to observe all these commandments before the LORD our God, as He has commanded us.’

          1Co 4:15-16: – “Father’s” can teach sons to follow in their footsteps.
          (15) For though you might have ten thousand instructors in Christ, yet you do not have many fathers; for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the gospel.

          8) Prayers : PURPOSE & CALLING – individuals, leaders (government & faith)

          All accumulated knowledge, educational systems, curriculums, social & faith education/structures … are supposed to provide, equip & steer into knowledge & truth- based facts that will educate/direct people finding their natural God-given talents & gifts.
          Thus, to equip & enable people to live their lives – fully purposed in their God-ordained mandate – to live for the glory of God and to fulfil our missions!!

          • Churches & faith communities are supposed to help develop our God-given gifts, train in character and callings to endorse believers into purpose & calling…
          • Many people have lost or never stepped into their divinely ordained, purposed callings.

          Our God given personality, character traits, intrinsic “make-up”, aptitude, and capabilities form all part of God’s equipment to enable us to fulfill our God ordained purpose & calling in Him – for the honor & glory of His name.

          Pray for :

          • Healing of emotional wounds, self-confidence/image damage that many people walk with today…. (resulting from educational system, regulations & policy’s shortcomings, human/educator’s dispositions, personal challenges, compromised agendas…)
          • Supernatural release of mandates, stepping into callings in the knowledge, all things given in God’s divine nature withing to make our salvation election sure… entering into His divinely ordained purposes, calling… anointing & plans for us.

          2Pe 1:2-3,-9

          (2) Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of
          Jesus our Lord, (3) as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain
          to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us…

          2Pe 1:4

          by which have been given to us exceedingly great and precious promises, that through these you may be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.

          2Pe 1:10-11

          (10) be even more diligent to make your call and election sure,… (11) for so an entrance will be supplied to you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom…

          Eph 1:18

          (18) the eyes of your understanding being enlightened;
          that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints…

          9) Own declarations / Words / Prophecies by the Holy Spirit

          • God’s Wisdom to fill/lead our Nation forth…
          • Changing the heart, mind & utterances of man to align with His wise counsel through His holy spirit.

          Ecc 12:9-14

          (9) And moreover, because the Preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; yes, he pondered and sought out and set in order many proverbs.
          (10) The Preacher sought to find acceptable words; and what was written was
          upright—words of truth.
          (11) The words of the wise are like goads, and the words of scholars are like well-driven nails, given by one Shepherd. (13) Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God and keep His commandments, For this is man’s all.
          (14) For God will bring every work into judgment, every secret thing, Whether good or evil.

          Eph 3:10 to the intent that now the manifold wisdom of God might be made known by the church to the principalities and powers in the heavenly places.
          1Co 2:5 that your faith should not be in the wisdom of men but in the power of God.

          10) Thanksgiving & Praise: Shofar blast in Worship of Him!

          Ps 98:5-9
          (5) Sing to the LORD with the harp, With the harp and the sound of a psalm,
          (6) With trumpets and the sound of a horn; Shout joyfully before the LORD, the King.
          (7) Let the sea roar, and all its fullness, The world and those who dwell in it;
          (8) Let the rivers clap their hands; Let the hills be joyful together before the LORD,
          (9) For He is coming to judge the earth. With righteousness He shall judge the world, And the peoples with equity.

          11) The Lord’s Prayer

          12) Thank you for Praying with us! Amen & amen!