“And Elijah the Tishbite, who was of the inhabitants of Gilead, said unto Ahab, 

As the Lord God of Israel liveth, before whom I stand, 

there shall not be dew nor rain these years, but according to my word.”‭‭1 Kings‬ ‭17:1‬ ‭KJV‬‬.

Our God has made us priests to Him in Jesus Christ (Revelations 5:10). 

The office of the priest requires us to stand before God on behalf of people, to intercede for them. 

As we pray, we are standing before God. 

We need confidence and faith in our God that the things we have travailed for in prayer will come to pass. 

Look at Elijah, He had such confidence in God that he could

declare before a king that he was going to pray for rain to stop.

 Look at what He said "As the Lord God of Israel lives before whom I stand....". 

After that declaration he went and stood before God in prayer- it was a prayer of judgement

 -which God answered because the people had turned against God.

Point of Reflection:

Are you standing before your God bringing your petitions to him? 

Remember the admonition from the Book of James 5:16-18. 

"Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. 

The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. 

Elias was a man subject to like passions as we are, 

and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain: 

and it rained not on the earth by the space of three years and six months. 

And he prayed again, and the heaven gave rain, and the earth brought forth her fruit.”‭‭ KJV.

Your prayer has much working in its power.

 On this day lets stand before our Heavenly Father and ask for peace in those troubled

 areas of the world where there is war and instability including Syria, Israel, South Sudan,

DRC Congo and every other nation at war including this nation. 

 Let's ask together for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit in this nation and 

across Planet Earth and remind God that He does not  desire the death of a sinner

 but desires all to come to salvation and knowledge of the truth.

 Pray with passion and fervency. 

Remember the effectual fervent prayer of a righteous person 

has much power in its working (James 5:16). 

Fervent means passionate, intense, heartfelt, spirited- so pray with passionate intensity.

When you are ready-

Prayer:

 My Father in the name of Jesus Christ I thank you for the privilege

 of standing in your presence presenting the needs of your people. 

I thank you for the risen Jesus Christ whom I confess this day as the Lord of my life. 

I bring to you Father those areas of planet earth where there is war,

 strife, famine and other unfavorable circumstances.

 I ask you to intervene O God and cause wars to cease as you say in your word.

 I pray Lord for salvation of souls in this nation and across planet earth - 

let your spirit come down O God in power to accomplish your purposes  oh my Father.

 Forgive the sin of your people Father who have done abominable things before you. 

We remember the political leaders today in this nation 

and in every nation across planet Earth- Father we ask for wisdom as they rule

that we my lead quiet and peacable lives.

 We remember the spiritual leaders of our generation-

 we pray Father that you strengthen and empower them.

 We ask for wisdom as they accomplish your purposes in this nation and across planet earth. 

 I remember  those our brethren in persecution on account of your word. 

I pray for your intervention O my Father, the only true God.

 In the name of Jesus Christ I pray. Amen.

Learn more: 

Http://planetministries.org.uk/message/turningyoursituationaround

Http://planetministries.org.uk/message/yourcallingtointercede.

Much grace and peace be multiplied to you.

Best wishes for 2017- our year for the New Beginner, Higher Beginner.

We are seeking the excellence of the knowledge of Jesus Christ.

We are interceding, witnessing and being faithful stewards.

We are expecting and receiving a reward from Almighty God as we seek Him diligently.

Apostle Dr Max and Joyce Matonhodze.

Planetministries.org.uk.