The story of how three young Jews defied the all powerful King of Babylon(Daniel 3:13-25) is well known but the lessons inherent in it has often been ignored. Shedrach and his two other friends put their lives on the line by playing Russian roulette with the King’s orders. It was not just a simple case of bowing down to the image of the King; it was a refusal to give in to their situation. Many of us live very unfulfilled lives / find ourselves in certain situations but do too little or nothing about it. We often attribute these situations/problems as “the will of God”. This is contrary to what the bible says about the will of God for us “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope” (Jeremiah 29:11; Proverbs 16:9; proverbs 16:1). It is not the will of God to make us slaves to his will, bad habits, sickness, diseases, satanic oppression and other vices. It is not his will for you to be barren, unemployed, bewitched or for evil to prevail over your life. These things occur because we are in a war against forces that we cannot see. The Bible calls them the rulers of this world(Ephesians 6:12). Many believers are unaware of the darkness that surrounds them and influences the environment around them. Satan/Devil, the fallen Cherub has repeatedly assaulted mankind together with his angels ; right from the fall of man in the garden. Believers must rise up to these oppressors by watching and praying. For the Bible says “Put on the whole armour of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil”(Ephesians 6:11). The three young men stood up to the King and though it led to the furnace God was in that furnace with them and fire did not consume them. It is a lesson in endurance in the face of adversity. That problem or situation that has defied all solutions is a door to your breakthrough. It will not go away unless you do something about it through faith and the right steps to rectify it. Believers are fond of praying without the necessary actions to back it up (James 2:14-26). When the Almighty created this World, He not only spoke but the Holy Ghost brought those words to life by executing His commands. WE must prayerfully and painstakingly work out our salvation; prayers and faith and actions are required too. There are some today who are affected by ancestral and blood covenants that span many generations. These covenants can be very destructive if not dealt with and can continue hunting a family for generations. They often arise as a result of the ignorance of our fathers and forefathers which continues unless there is intercession. It could lead to barrenness in-finding a life partner, getting/keeping a job, maintaining a relationship etc. I am not saying this happens all the time but it applies to at least seventy percent of all cases. Do not allow the enemy to steal, kill or destroy your destiny; seek the Lord’s intervention through prayer and meditation; it is the only way. If you are suffering sicknesses such as cancer, tuberculosis, high blood pressure, diabetes; your healing is assured. I decree in the name of Jesus that your healing is complete and your deliverance secure.Amen. Just like Moses raised up the bronze serpent in the desert so that those bitten may be healed,(Numbers 21:8-9) Jesus was lifted up on the cross so that your healing in your body, soul and mind may be made perfect (Mark 16:17-18). For the bible states that “He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed” (1 Peter 2:24; Isaiah 53:5). May you be made perfect in Christ. In JESUS name. Amen.
No comments:
Post a Comment