Date: Friday, 12th January, 2024
Texts: Exodus 32:7-14; Matthew 4:1-11
Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan
Exhortation:
The whole world was created by the spoken word of God which became the written word of God. “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made.” John 1:1-3.
If there be any problem with anything God has created, it is the same word of God that will be the solution. The name of God is highly exalted and powerful but the scripture affirms, “For thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name.” Psalm 138:2B
Three times the Lord Jesus Christ was tempted by the devil after fasting for 40 Days and Nights; and those three times he overcame with the Word of God. The devil had no choice but to leave him alone- Matthew 4:1-11.
Some folks can pray for one hour and they will not make a single reference to the word of God. It is like a witch doctor making long pronouncements without any form of incantations. Prayers become effective when sufficiently backed up with the Word of God. The word of God is the Christian’s “incantation.”
One of the greatest intercessors of all time is the prophet Moses. He well understood the secret behind effective prayers. When Israel prostituted themselves with other gods and bowed down to them, God became very angry with them, so much that he wanted to destroy them.
However, Moses quickly swung into action. He pleaded with God saying, “Turn from Your fierce wrath, and relent from this harm to Your people. Remember Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, Your servants, to whom You swore by Your own self, and said to them, ‘I will multiply your descendants as the stars of heaven; and all this land that I have spoken of I give to your descendants, and they shall inherit it forever.’ ” So the Lord relented from the harm which He said He would do to His people.” Exodus 32:12-14
God relented from destroying his people because Moses reminded him of his promises to the founding fathers of the faith.
Make it a habit to study the word so that you can know the promises of God and regularly remind him of his promises in prayers and so that you can put the devil where he belongs.
Victory shall be yours in Jesus name.
Action Nugget: For effectiveness, always back up your prayers with the relevant word of God.