PROMISE 31 – FEARFULLY AND WONDERFULLY MADE
For YOU formed my inward parts; You covered me in my mother’s womb. I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; marvelous are Your works, and that my soul knows very well.—Psalm 139:13-14
Unquestionably, Psalm 139 is one of David’s most beautiful psalms—a masterpiece of God-inspired truth. It celebrates God’s involvement in the formation, both naturally and spiritually, of a child in the womb. This unique passage is a declaration of God’s watchfulness over all His chosen ones who are yet to be born. Since God’s people normally dedicate their children to God even prior to birth, the promises in this psalm apply to them even more powerfully.
In the passage above, David claimed that the Most High actually formed his “inward parts.”That could be referring to the organs of the body that are hidden from view or to the soul and spirit (the human personality and spiritual capacity of an individual). It’s probably referring to both. So one of God’s “marvelous works” is the implanting of a predetermined personality that must be perfected and potential spirituality that must be awakened in a child that is yet to be born. As parents we are called to assist in this process.
In a subsequent verse David made another profound declaration, saying, “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”(v. 16). So apparently there is a providential plan in our children’s lives that unfolds like a huge red carpet, stretching all the way from eternity past to eternity future. According to 2 Timothy 1:9, God has given His people a “purpose and grace…in Christ” before the world began. We should declare this promise over our children, that they are truly part of a divine plan and that God will give them sufficient grace to fulfill their part. Contemplating these truths should cause us to conclude, as David did, that “such knowledge is too wonderful” (v. 6)
PRAYER DECLARATION
Lord God, I I believe that my child has been “fearfully and wonderfully made.” I confess that Your hand covered Josh in the womb and that Your hand will cover him all the days of his life. I believe that You have formed my child’s “inward parts” (the potential personality and inner, spiritual capacity). I rest in this truth and pray that You will continue to involve Yourself in the soulish and spiritual development of my child, just as You involved Yourself in his/her physical development in the womb. Finally, I confess that the future of my child is not up to chance; You have a plan for Josh. I praise You for causing it to unfold perfectly according to Your pleasure and predetermined purpose. Such knowledge is so wonderful; it moves my heart to worship You. O Lord of the past, present, and future. I declare victory in advance. In the name of Jesus, amen (LET IT BE SO)!
Friday, July 19, 2013
PROMISE 30 – DOING WELL
PROMISE 30 – DOING WELL
Therefore know this day, and consider it in your heart, that the Lord Himself is God in heaven above and on the earth beneath; there is no other. You shall therefore keep His statutes and His commandments which I command you today, that it may go well with you and with your children after you, and that you may prolong your days in the land which the Lord your God is giving you for all time. –Deuteronomy 4:39-40
In 2 Kings 4 we read about a notable woman in Shunem who reverenced God. She offered the prophet Elisha a room in her home. God rewarded her with a miracle. Though childless, she conceived and bore a son. Later on, the child fell in the field crying, “My head,” and died shortly after. The Shunammite woman rushed to find the prophet, expecting God to use him to restore her child.
Gehazi, Elisha’s servant, encountered the woman first and asked, “Is it well with you? Is it well with the child?” Amazingly her response was, “It is well” (2 Kings 4:26)! She dared to confess what she believed God would do—and it happened. The child was raised back to life.
We should speak similar words of faith over our children. Even if it appears they are nearly “dead” spiritually or doing badly in certain areas, we should still dare to say, “It is well” putting our faith in God’s ability to change circumstances and hearts.
PRAYER DECLARATION
Lord, I I confess that You are God in heaven and on earth, and I seek to obey Your commandments. Therefore, I believe that it will “go well” with me and with my child Joshua as You promised—in every area of life. I believe this so completely that even in challenging or difficult times in my child’s life, I dare to confess by faith, “It is well”. In the name of Jesus, amen (LET IT BE SO)!
Therefore know this day, and consider it in your heart, that the Lord Himself is God in heaven above and on the earth beneath; there is no other. You shall therefore keep His statutes and His commandments which I command you today, that it may go well with you and with your children after you, and that you may prolong your days in the land which the Lord your God is giving you for all time. –Deuteronomy 4:39-40
In 2 Kings 4 we read about a notable woman in Shunem who reverenced God. She offered the prophet Elisha a room in her home. God rewarded her with a miracle. Though childless, she conceived and bore a son. Later on, the child fell in the field crying, “My head,” and died shortly after. The Shunammite woman rushed to find the prophet, expecting God to use him to restore her child.
Gehazi, Elisha’s servant, encountered the woman first and asked, “Is it well with you? Is it well with the child?” Amazingly her response was, “It is well” (2 Kings 4:26)! She dared to confess what she believed God would do—and it happened. The child was raised back to life.
We should speak similar words of faith over our children. Even if it appears they are nearly “dead” spiritually or doing badly in certain areas, we should still dare to say, “It is well” putting our faith in God’s ability to change circumstances and hearts.
PRAYER DECLARATION
Lord, I I confess that You are God in heaven and on earth, and I seek to obey Your commandments. Therefore, I believe that it will “go well” with me and with my child Joshua as You promised—in every area of life. I believe this so completely that even in challenging or difficult times in my child’s life, I dare to confess by faith, “It is well”. In the name of Jesus, amen (LET IT BE SO)!
PROMISE 29 – COMPASSION
PROMISE 29 – COMPASSION
Now it shall come to pass, when all these things come upon you, the blessing and the curse which I have set before you, and you call them to mind among all the nations where the Lord your God drives you, and you return to the Lord your God and obey His voice, according to all that I command you today, you and your children, with all your heart and with all your soul, that the Lord your God will bring you back from captivity, and have compassion on you, and gather you again from all the nations where the Lord your God has scattered you.—Deuteronomy 30:1-3
COMPASSION is sympathetic love-love that feels the pain of another person. We have all faltered and failed in life and suffered the consequences. But according to this verse, if we return to God, He will have compassion on us and on our children.
The God of Abraham also promised that if His people returned to Him, they and their children would be “treated with compassion” by those who took them captive (2 Chron. 30:9). One great display of compassion was when Pharoah’s daughter found the baby Moses in a basket floating down the Nile. “She had compassion on him,” and he became her adopted son (Exod. 2:6). If this dual promise is given to erring yet repentant believers, how much more will it manifest for those who are consistent in serving God!
PRAYER DECLARATION
Lord God, I repent of all my shortcomings and areas of failure. I return to You will all my heart and recommit myself to Your purpose. I believe You will honor Your Word, showing compassion to me and to my child Joshua, I also believe that You will even cause others to show compassion toward us, because we are submitted to You. In the name of Jesus, amen (LET IT BE SO)!
Now it shall come to pass, when all these things come upon you, the blessing and the curse which I have set before you, and you call them to mind among all the nations where the Lord your God drives you, and you return to the Lord your God and obey His voice, according to all that I command you today, you and your children, with all your heart and with all your soul, that the Lord your God will bring you back from captivity, and have compassion on you, and gather you again from all the nations where the Lord your God has scattered you.—Deuteronomy 30:1-3
COMPASSION is sympathetic love-love that feels the pain of another person. We have all faltered and failed in life and suffered the consequences. But according to this verse, if we return to God, He will have compassion on us and on our children.
The God of Abraham also promised that if His people returned to Him, they and their children would be “treated with compassion” by those who took them captive (2 Chron. 30:9). One great display of compassion was when Pharoah’s daughter found the baby Moses in a basket floating down the Nile. “She had compassion on him,” and he became her adopted son (Exod. 2:6). If this dual promise is given to erring yet repentant believers, how much more will it manifest for those who are consistent in serving God!
PRAYER DECLARATION
Lord God, I repent of all my shortcomings and areas of failure. I return to You will all my heart and recommit myself to Your purpose. I believe You will honor Your Word, showing compassion to me and to my child Joshua, I also believe that You will even cause others to show compassion toward us, because we are submitted to You. In the name of Jesus, amen (LET IT BE SO)!
PROMISE 27 – REFUGE FROM THE STORM
PROMISE 27 – REFUGE FROM THE STORM
In the fear of the Lord there is strong confidence, and His children will have a place of refuge.—Proverbs 14:26
The fear of the Lord is the highest degree of reverence for God. Parents whose hearts are inclined this way build a refuge for their children in a world that often disrespects and disregards God. When we infuse our children’s minds with eh fear of the Lord, we teach them that they are accountable to God, and we awaken in them a desire to be acceptable in His sight. This builds confidence in our offspring that they can be righteous in God’s sight and receive His provision and protection. We know ominous clouds are on the horizon spiritually. Very dark things are predicted over this planet. Such prophetic insight can cause even believers to be concerned about what their children might face. Yet we know that our Savior is “a refuge from the storm”(Isa. 25:4). Though tumultuous times are ahead, the Prince of Peace will come and make wars “cease to the ends of the earth” (Ps 46:9). No wonder the psalmist was rejoicing as he concluded. “The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge” (v. 11) NO BETTER REFUGE CAN BE FOUND!!!
PRAYER DECLARATION
Lord God, I declare that I fear You, and I have endeavored to instill this reverential awe in my child. We honor You and exalt You to the highest place in our lives. We are filled with awe at Your greatness, Your holiness, and Your power. Because of this, I believe divine protection for my child in every area of life, especially as we approach the last days. Though this world is filled with danger and deception, I confess that Josh will always have a place of refuge in You. In the name of Jesus, amen (LET IT BE SO)!
In the fear of the Lord there is strong confidence, and His children will have a place of refuge.—Proverbs 14:26
The fear of the Lord is the highest degree of reverence for God. Parents whose hearts are inclined this way build a refuge for their children in a world that often disrespects and disregards God. When we infuse our children’s minds with eh fear of the Lord, we teach them that they are accountable to God, and we awaken in them a desire to be acceptable in His sight. This builds confidence in our offspring that they can be righteous in God’s sight and receive His provision and protection. We know ominous clouds are on the horizon spiritually. Very dark things are predicted over this planet. Such prophetic insight can cause even believers to be concerned about what their children might face. Yet we know that our Savior is “a refuge from the storm”(Isa. 25:4). Though tumultuous times are ahead, the Prince of Peace will come and make wars “cease to the ends of the earth” (Ps 46:9). No wonder the psalmist was rejoicing as he concluded. “The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge” (v. 11) NO BETTER REFUGE CAN BE FOUND!!!
PRAYER DECLARATION
Lord God, I declare that I fear You, and I have endeavored to instill this reverential awe in my child. We honor You and exalt You to the highest place in our lives. We are filled with awe at Your greatness, Your holiness, and Your power. Because of this, I believe divine protection for my child in every area of life, especially as we approach the last days. Though this world is filled with danger and deception, I confess that Josh will always have a place of refuge in You. In the name of Jesus, amen (LET IT BE SO)!
PROMISE 26 – STRONG CONFIDENCE
In the fear of the Lord there is strong confidence, and His children will have a place of refuge.—Proverbs 14:26
The Good News Translation puts the above passage this way: “Reverence for the Lord gives confidence and security to a man and his family.” Many people lack confidence in life. Instead they are intimated by people, paralyzed by the past, perplexed by the present, afraid of the future, and constantly battling insecurities and feelings of inferiority. Not so for those who fear the Lord, for as the maxim states, “The man or woman who fears God has nothing left to fear.”
If we are submitted to the headship of Christ, in Him “we have boldness and access with confidence” (Eph 3:12). Most would agree that this means we have access into the presence of the Father, but it may also mean access into our future destiny and purpose. Awakening in our offspring this kind of tenacious faith and bold assurance is very much a part of the spiritual legacy we are called to impart.
PRAYER DECLARATION
Lord, I claim that an atmosphere of the fear of the Lord will permeate my home and hover over my family—a loving devotion that trembles at Your holiness and melts in Your presence. I declare that You are Lord of this home. I honor and reverence You to the highest degree. I pray this heart attitude of the fear of the Lord will always abide within my child, and that as a result Joshua will walk in strong confidence all the days of his/her life. I confess that he will never be intimidated by people, afraid of circumstances, or overwhelmed by challenges. Instead, may Josh always have a sense of unfailing security in You and in the grace You provide. In the name of Jesus, amen (LET IT BE SO)!
The Good News Translation puts the above passage this way: “Reverence for the Lord gives confidence and security to a man and his family.” Many people lack confidence in life. Instead they are intimated by people, paralyzed by the past, perplexed by the present, afraid of the future, and constantly battling insecurities and feelings of inferiority. Not so for those who fear the Lord, for as the maxim states, “The man or woman who fears God has nothing left to fear.”
If we are submitted to the headship of Christ, in Him “we have boldness and access with confidence” (Eph 3:12). Most would agree that this means we have access into the presence of the Father, but it may also mean access into our future destiny and purpose. Awakening in our offspring this kind of tenacious faith and bold assurance is very much a part of the spiritual legacy we are called to impart.
PRAYER DECLARATION
Lord, I claim that an atmosphere of the fear of the Lord will permeate my home and hover over my family—a loving devotion that trembles at Your holiness and melts in Your presence. I declare that You are Lord of this home. I honor and reverence You to the highest degree. I pray this heart attitude of the fear of the Lord will always abide within my child, and that as a result Joshua will walk in strong confidence all the days of his/her life. I confess that he will never be intimidated by people, afraid of circumstances, or overwhelmed by challenges. Instead, may Josh always have a sense of unfailing security in You and in the grace You provide. In the name of Jesus, amen (LET IT BE SO)!
Thursday, July 4, 2013
PROMISE 25 – INCREASE
PROMISE 25 – INCREASE
The Lord shall increase you more and more, you and your children. – Psalm 115:14
In this verse God promises “increase” but doesn’t specify the particular areas. Most likely this divine pledge should be realized in every area of our lives and the lives of our children—ever increasing peace and joy, ever-increasing wisdom and knowledge, ever-increasing intimacy with God and sensitivity to His will, and even ever-increasing material prosperity.
Referring to certain churches under his care, the apostle Paul said, “I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the increase” (1 Cor. 3:6). In like manner parents are called to plant seeds of truth in the lives of their children, then water the seeds with much love, but God is the One who brings forth increase—from “faith to faith” (Rom 1:17), from “strength to strength” (Ps 84:7), and from “glory to glory” (2 cor 3:18)!
PRAYER DECLARATION
Oh Lord of increase and abundance, I pray that You will be mindful of all the seeds of truth I have planted in my son. I pray these seeds will be watered by much love—both mine and Yours—and that they will germinate, grow, and bring forth great increase in wisdom, stature, and favor with God and man, so let it be for my child. Yes, I pray, believe, and confess that Joshua will increase “with the increase that is from God”(Col. 2:19). In the name of Jesus, amen (LET IT BE SO)!
The Lord shall increase you more and more, you and your children. – Psalm 115:14
In this verse God promises “increase” but doesn’t specify the particular areas. Most likely this divine pledge should be realized in every area of our lives and the lives of our children—ever increasing peace and joy, ever-increasing wisdom and knowledge, ever-increasing intimacy with God and sensitivity to His will, and even ever-increasing material prosperity.
Referring to certain churches under his care, the apostle Paul said, “I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the increase” (1 Cor. 3:6). In like manner parents are called to plant seeds of truth in the lives of their children, then water the seeds with much love, but God is the One who brings forth increase—from “faith to faith” (Rom 1:17), from “strength to strength” (Ps 84:7), and from “glory to glory” (2 cor 3:18)!
PRAYER DECLARATION
Oh Lord of increase and abundance, I pray that You will be mindful of all the seeds of truth I have planted in my son. I pray these seeds will be watered by much love—both mine and Yours—and that they will germinate, grow, and bring forth great increase in wisdom, stature, and favor with God and man, so let it be for my child. Yes, I pray, believe, and confess that Joshua will increase “with the increase that is from God”(Col. 2:19). In the name of Jesus, amen (LET IT BE SO)!
PROMISE 24 – AN ENDURING HOUSE
PROMISE 24 – AN ENDURING HOUSE
Then it shall be, if you heed all that I command you, walk in my ways, and do what is right in My sight, to keep My statutes and My commandments, as My servant David did, then I will be with you and build for you an enduring house, as I built for David, and will give Israel to you. – 1 Kings 11:38
Although this particular promise was originally spoken to an individual (Jeroboam, the son of Nebat) it is applicable to any parents who strive to keep God’s commandments. First, God is saying that the family line will endure—it will continue from generation to generation.
Second, God is pledging to the righteous, “Your children will have a spirit of endurance. They will fight the good fight of faith. They will be tenacious in the face of rejection or opposition. They will persevere in living the truth, when others are weak and succumb to the influence of an evil world”. Enduring families and enduring children—that’s what this twofold promise is all about!
PRAYER DECLARATION
Lord God, my passion is to heed Your commandments and walk in Your ways. Therefore, I have a right to expect the fulfillment of this promise. In an age of great instability in many families, I believe that I will have “an enduring house.” I pray that a spirit of endurance will also rest upon my child, that Joshua will always be able to “endure temptation” and “endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ” (James 1:12, 2 Tim. 2:3). I confess by faith that Joshua will be able to “run with endurance” (Heb 12:1) the race set before him and successfully make it all the way to heaven. In the name of Jesus, amen (LET IT BE SO)!
Then it shall be, if you heed all that I command you, walk in my ways, and do what is right in My sight, to keep My statutes and My commandments, as My servant David did, then I will be with you and build for you an enduring house, as I built for David, and will give Israel to you. – 1 Kings 11:38
Although this particular promise was originally spoken to an individual (Jeroboam, the son of Nebat) it is applicable to any parents who strive to keep God’s commandments. First, God is saying that the family line will endure—it will continue from generation to generation.
Second, God is pledging to the righteous, “Your children will have a spirit of endurance. They will fight the good fight of faith. They will be tenacious in the face of rejection or opposition. They will persevere in living the truth, when others are weak and succumb to the influence of an evil world”. Enduring families and enduring children—that’s what this twofold promise is all about!
PRAYER DECLARATION
Lord God, my passion is to heed Your commandments and walk in Your ways. Therefore, I have a right to expect the fulfillment of this promise. In an age of great instability in many families, I believe that I will have “an enduring house.” I pray that a spirit of endurance will also rest upon my child, that Joshua will always be able to “endure temptation” and “endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ” (James 1:12, 2 Tim. 2:3). I confess by faith that Joshua will be able to “run with endurance” (Heb 12:1) the race set before him and successfully make it all the way to heaven. In the name of Jesus, amen (LET IT BE SO)!
PROMISE 23 - CREATED FOR GOD'S GLORY
PROMISE 23 – CREATED FOR GODS GLORY
Fear not, for I am with you; I will bring your descendants from the east, and gather you from the west; I will say to the north, “Give them up!” and to the south, “Do not keep them back!” Bring My sons from afar, and My daughters from the ends of the earth—everyone who is called by My name, whom I have created for My Glory; I have formed him, yes, I have made him.
When We read these verses, we should lift our eyes toward God in worshipful awe. God actually refers to our offspring as His sons and His daughters. In other words, God is saying, “Because they belong to you, they belong to Me. Because you have named my name over their lives, I claim them as My own.”
God also asserts that our offspring have been created for His glory. The world system would like to seduce our seed to spend their lives giving glory to that which has little or no value. Declare over your child that his talents or her abilities will never be wasted in vain pursuits, but that his or her life will be invested only in that which gives praise, honor, and acclaim to the Creator. .
PRAYER DECLARATION
Lord, I pray that You will gather Joshua unto Yourself and deliver him/her from all the entrapments of this world. Because of the covenant we share, all that I have belongs to You. So I confess Your name over Joshua and I believe You will claim him/her as Your own. I trust You to prevent Joshua from devoting his life to that which would glorify human achievement alone. Instead, awaken such divinely inspired purpose in my child that glory ascends to You from his/her life. In the name of Jesus, amen (LET IT BE SO)!
Fear not, for I am with you; I will bring your descendants from the east, and gather you from the west; I will say to the north, “Give them up!” and to the south, “Do not keep them back!” Bring My sons from afar, and My daughters from the ends of the earth—everyone who is called by My name, whom I have created for My Glory; I have formed him, yes, I have made him.
When We read these verses, we should lift our eyes toward God in worshipful awe. God actually refers to our offspring as His sons and His daughters. In other words, God is saying, “Because they belong to you, they belong to Me. Because you have named my name over their lives, I claim them as My own.”
God also asserts that our offspring have been created for His glory. The world system would like to seduce our seed to spend their lives giving glory to that which has little or no value. Declare over your child that his talents or her abilities will never be wasted in vain pursuits, but that his or her life will be invested only in that which gives praise, honor, and acclaim to the Creator. .
PRAYER DECLARATION
Lord, I pray that You will gather Joshua unto Yourself and deliver him/her from all the entrapments of this world. Because of the covenant we share, all that I have belongs to You. So I confess Your name over Joshua and I believe You will claim him/her as Your own. I trust You to prevent Joshua from devoting his life to that which would glorify human achievement alone. Instead, awaken such divinely inspired purpose in my child that glory ascends to You from his/her life. In the name of Jesus, amen (LET IT BE SO)!
PROMISE 22 - CLINGING TO GOD
PROMISE 22 – CLINGING TO GOD
I call heaven and earth as witnesses today against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing; therefore choose life, that both you and your descendants may live; that you may love the Lord your God, that you may obey His voice, and that you may cling to Him, for He is your life and the length of your days; and that you may dwell in the land which the Lord swore to your fathers, to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, to give them.—Deuteronomy 30:19-20
Have you ever seen a scared or troubled child clinging to Mommy’s skirt or Daddy’s pants with all his might? This is the picture I get when I read this promise. As parents grow in their relationship with God, more and more they assume the posture of clinging to the Creator in times of trouble and in the midst of a very wicked world. This impresses the minds of their children, often compelling them to take the same stance. People of this world tend to cling to a rope that unravels, and they often perish as a result—mentally, emotionally, and even physically. God’s offspring cling to an unbreakable chain of hope in God’s promises. At the end is the “anchor of the soul” (Heb 6:19) that goes beyond the veil of time.
PRAYER DECLARATION
Lord, God, I first confess that I not only believe in You, but I also cling to You. In times of difficulty my intentions are to hold on to You with all my might. I pray You will awaken this depths of dependency in my son. Instead of clinging to the things of the world for fulfillment and satisfaction, may Joshua always cling to You—with a tenacity that will never let go. I confess that this kind of spiritual stick-to-itiveness will be the prevailing attitude of my child’s heart all the days of his life. In the name of Jesus, amen (LET IT BE SO)!
I call heaven and earth as witnesses today against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing; therefore choose life, that both you and your descendants may live; that you may love the Lord your God, that you may obey His voice, and that you may cling to Him, for He is your life and the length of your days; and that you may dwell in the land which the Lord swore to your fathers, to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, to give them.—Deuteronomy 30:19-20
Have you ever seen a scared or troubled child clinging to Mommy’s skirt or Daddy’s pants with all his might? This is the picture I get when I read this promise. As parents grow in their relationship with God, more and more they assume the posture of clinging to the Creator in times of trouble and in the midst of a very wicked world. This impresses the minds of their children, often compelling them to take the same stance. People of this world tend to cling to a rope that unravels, and they often perish as a result—mentally, emotionally, and even physically. God’s offspring cling to an unbreakable chain of hope in God’s promises. At the end is the “anchor of the soul” (Heb 6:19) that goes beyond the veil of time.
PRAYER DECLARATION
Lord, God, I first confess that I not only believe in You, but I also cling to You. In times of difficulty my intentions are to hold on to You with all my might. I pray You will awaken this depths of dependency in my son. Instead of clinging to the things of the world for fulfillment and satisfaction, may Joshua always cling to You—with a tenacity that will never let go. I confess that this kind of spiritual stick-to-itiveness will be the prevailing attitude of my child’s heart all the days of his life. In the name of Jesus, amen (LET IT BE SO)!
PROMISE 21 - UNDER ANGELIC PROTECTION
PROMISE 21 – UNDER ANGELIC PROTECTION
Take heed that you do not despise one of these little ones, for I say to you that in heaven their angels always see the face of My Father who is in heaven.—Matthew 18:10
Jesus evidently was referring to all children here, not just those of believers. First, He warned against any cruel treatment of “little ones.” Second, He revealed that one or more angels are assigned to each child and that these heavenly beings consult with the Father concerning any adverse situations in that child’s life. Apparently these guardian angels are ever ready to request divine intervention or retribution. If this is true for all children, how much more the children of God’s people! (See Daniel 12:1-2)
Hebrews 1:14 explains that angels are “ministering spirits sent forth to minister” for the heirs of salvation. That means that they work behind the scenes to bring forth God’s best in everything that pertains to you, including your children. Jesus confided that if He asked, the Father would have sent twelve legions of angels to defend Him (Matt 26:53). Certainly He can do the same for any child committed to His care.
PRAYER DECLARATION
Lord, God, You are the Lord of hosts, the God of an army of angels who are poised and ready for battle. I confess that at least one angel is assigned to constantly watch over Joshua, to ensure divine protection and provision in his/her life. According to Your Word, just one angel defeated the entire Assyrian army (2 Kings 19:35), so one angel in my child’s life is sufficient to bring deliverance in every area of need. Yet I believe that there are many ministering spirit is actively engaged in ministering to our family—that we might inherit all the benefits of salvation. I praise You that this very thing is taking place right now. In the name of Jesus, amen (LET IT BE SO)!
Take heed that you do not despise one of these little ones, for I say to you that in heaven their angels always see the face of My Father who is in heaven.—Matthew 18:10
Jesus evidently was referring to all children here, not just those of believers. First, He warned against any cruel treatment of “little ones.” Second, He revealed that one or more angels are assigned to each child and that these heavenly beings consult with the Father concerning any adverse situations in that child’s life. Apparently these guardian angels are ever ready to request divine intervention or retribution. If this is true for all children, how much more the children of God’s people! (See Daniel 12:1-2)
Hebrews 1:14 explains that angels are “ministering spirits sent forth to minister” for the heirs of salvation. That means that they work behind the scenes to bring forth God’s best in everything that pertains to you, including your children. Jesus confided that if He asked, the Father would have sent twelve legions of angels to defend Him (Matt 26:53). Certainly He can do the same for any child committed to His care.
PRAYER DECLARATION
Lord, God, You are the Lord of hosts, the God of an army of angels who are poised and ready for battle. I confess that at least one angel is assigned to constantly watch over Joshua, to ensure divine protection and provision in his/her life. According to Your Word, just one angel defeated the entire Assyrian army (2 Kings 19:35), so one angel in my child’s life is sufficient to bring deliverance in every area of need. Yet I believe that there are many ministering spirit is actively engaged in ministering to our family—that we might inherit all the benefits of salvation. I praise You that this very thing is taking place right now. In the name of Jesus, amen (LET IT BE SO)!
PROMISE 20 - PROCLAIMERS OF GODS WORD
PROMISE 20 – PROCLAIMERS OF GOD’S WORD
“As for Me,” says the Lord, “this is My covenant with them; My Spirit who is upon you, and My words which I have put in your mouth, shall not depart from your mouth, nor from the mouth of your descendants, nor from the mouth of your descendants’ descendants.” Says the Lord, “from this time and forevermore.”—Isaiah 59:21
Vision is generational. God imparts a certain revelation of His Word to a man or woman of faith. Then, for it to reach maximum effectiveness, the same truth is often passed to that person’s offspring. John and Charles Wesley shook the world in their day with the revelation of the true gospel. However, the message did not originate with them. They gained many of their insights and passion for God from Samuel and Susanna Wesley, the God loving parents who planted the seed of truth within the brother’s hearts. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if your child ended up as fruitful in God’s work as these two giants of the faith? If it happened in Wesley home, it can happen in yours.
PRAYER DECLARATION
Lord, God, I thank You for all the truths You have revealed to me. I declare that these truths will not end with me. Part of the legacy I pass to my son/daughter are the God-given insights that have transformed my life. Lord, You prayed for Your disciples, saying “Father, I have given them the words which You have given Me” (John 17:8). I pray the same for Joshua that he will receive the same revelation of truth You have given me. I pray that my child will be personally transformed by this insight, that he/she will always live according to the truth, and that Joshua will be a powerful voice of truth in a world full of spiritual deception. In the name of Jesus, amen (LET IT BE SO)!
“As for Me,” says the Lord, “this is My covenant with them; My Spirit who is upon you, and My words which I have put in your mouth, shall not depart from your mouth, nor from the mouth of your descendants, nor from the mouth of your descendants’ descendants.” Says the Lord, “from this time and forevermore.”—Isaiah 59:21
Vision is generational. God imparts a certain revelation of His Word to a man or woman of faith. Then, for it to reach maximum effectiveness, the same truth is often passed to that person’s offspring. John and Charles Wesley shook the world in their day with the revelation of the true gospel. However, the message did not originate with them. They gained many of their insights and passion for God from Samuel and Susanna Wesley, the God loving parents who planted the seed of truth within the brother’s hearts. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if your child ended up as fruitful in God’s work as these two giants of the faith? If it happened in Wesley home, it can happen in yours.
PRAYER DECLARATION
Lord, God, I thank You for all the truths You have revealed to me. I declare that these truths will not end with me. Part of the legacy I pass to my son/daughter are the God-given insights that have transformed my life. Lord, You prayed for Your disciples, saying “Father, I have given them the words which You have given Me” (John 17:8). I pray the same for Joshua that he will receive the same revelation of truth You have given me. I pray that my child will be personally transformed by this insight, that he/she will always live according to the truth, and that Joshua will be a powerful voice of truth in a world full of spiritual deception. In the name of Jesus, amen (LET IT BE SO)!
PROMISE 19 - HOLY UNTO THE LORD
PROMISE 19 – HOLY UNTO THE LORD
For the unbelieving husband is sanctified by the wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified by the husband; otherwise your children would be unclean, but now they are holy. – 1 Corinthians 7:14
This is a comforting promise, especially in divided homes where only one parent is serving God. First, the unbelieving spouse is sanctified (set apart for God) by the commitment of the believing partner. This does not mean that person’s sins are forgiven even when not repentance is present. It simply means the person is consecrated to God by the prayerfulness and faith of the saved spouse. It seems that God is “legally” released to deal more profoundly with that person as a result.
In like manner, the children of this union are also automatically considered holy unto the Lord (separated from the world and dedicated to the Father). In order for the children to receive the full benefits of salvation, God will certainly require them to personally consecrate themselves to God, but because of their parent’s commitment the path has already been cleared for them—and the way has been made much easier.
PRAYER DECLARATION
Lord, God, I declare that my son/daughter is holy unto the Lord, dedicated to You, and consecrated to Your purposes. I believe You will honor my commitment to You by separating Joshua from the world and drawing him to Yourself. I pray and believe Joshua will be kept from the defilement and corruption that is so rampant in the earth today. Instead, I confess that by grace my child will have a passion for holiness and be pleasing in Your sight. In the name of Jesus, amen (LET IT BE SO)!
For the unbelieving husband is sanctified by the wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified by the husband; otherwise your children would be unclean, but now they are holy. – 1 Corinthians 7:14
This is a comforting promise, especially in divided homes where only one parent is serving God. First, the unbelieving spouse is sanctified (set apart for God) by the commitment of the believing partner. This does not mean that person’s sins are forgiven even when not repentance is present. It simply means the person is consecrated to God by the prayerfulness and faith of the saved spouse. It seems that God is “legally” released to deal more profoundly with that person as a result.
In like manner, the children of this union are also automatically considered holy unto the Lord (separated from the world and dedicated to the Father). In order for the children to receive the full benefits of salvation, God will certainly require them to personally consecrate themselves to God, but because of their parent’s commitment the path has already been cleared for them—and the way has been made much easier.
PRAYER DECLARATION
Lord, God, I declare that my son/daughter is holy unto the Lord, dedicated to You, and consecrated to Your purposes. I believe You will honor my commitment to You by separating Joshua from the world and drawing him to Yourself. I pray and believe Joshua will be kept from the defilement and corruption that is so rampant in the earth today. Instead, I confess that by grace my child will have a passion for holiness and be pleasing in Your sight. In the name of Jesus, amen (LET IT BE SO)!
PROMISE 18 - ANOINTED FRUIT BEARERS
PROMISE 18 – ANOINTED FRUIT BEARERS
Yourwife shall be like a fruitful vine in the very heart of your house, your children like olive plants all around your table. – Psalm 128:3
There are three primary aspects to this wonderful promise. This verse tells us that the children of the righteous will be:
1. Fruit bearers. Olive trees bear fruit. Symbolically this means the children of God’s people will be fruit bearers. They will bear the fruit of the Spirit (the character of God), the fruit of good works, and the fruit of souls won into the kingdom of God. (See John 4:36; Galatians 5:22-23, Ephesians 5:9, Phillipians 4:17)
2. Spiritually hardy. Olive trees are also very hardy plants that can grow well in rough and rocky terrain. So the children of the righteous should be very capable- though the grace of God- to handle the rough, rocky territory they face in live.
3. Anointed. Olive oil is a strong, biblical symbol for the anointing of the Holy Spirit. The anointing is even referred to as “the oil of gladness” (Ps. 45:7, Heb 1:9) and the “oil of joy” (Isa. 61:3). So God is promising that the children of the righteous will be producers of the anointing-that they will manifest the power of God as they minister the truth to others.
PRAYER DECLARATION
Lord God, on the basis of Psalm 128:3, I pray that my child will be like an olive plant at my table, that Joshua will bear much fruit, and be a blessing to others and a praise to God in the earth. If he/she faces rough and rocky places in life, I believe my child will be able to endure with your help. I confess that the “oil of gladness” (the anointing of the Holy Spirit) will flow though Joshua powerfully to extend the Kingdom of God in this world. I speak these things knowing that Your Word will not return void. It will accomplish what You have declared. In the name of Jesus, amen (LET IT BE SO)!
Yourwife shall be like a fruitful vine in the very heart of your house, your children like olive plants all around your table. – Psalm 128:3
There are three primary aspects to this wonderful promise. This verse tells us that the children of the righteous will be:
1. Fruit bearers. Olive trees bear fruit. Symbolically this means the children of God’s people will be fruit bearers. They will bear the fruit of the Spirit (the character of God), the fruit of good works, and the fruit of souls won into the kingdom of God. (See John 4:36; Galatians 5:22-23, Ephesians 5:9, Phillipians 4:17)
2. Spiritually hardy. Olive trees are also very hardy plants that can grow well in rough and rocky terrain. So the children of the righteous should be very capable- though the grace of God- to handle the rough, rocky territory they face in live.
3. Anointed. Olive oil is a strong, biblical symbol for the anointing of the Holy Spirit. The anointing is even referred to as “the oil of gladness” (Ps. 45:7, Heb 1:9) and the “oil of joy” (Isa. 61:3). So God is promising that the children of the righteous will be producers of the anointing-that they will manifest the power of God as they minister the truth to others.
PRAYER DECLARATION
Lord God, on the basis of Psalm 128:3, I pray that my child will be like an olive plant at my table, that Joshua will bear much fruit, and be a blessing to others and a praise to God in the earth. If he/she faces rough and rocky places in life, I believe my child will be able to endure with your help. I confess that the “oil of gladness” (the anointing of the Holy Spirit) will flow though Joshua powerfully to extend the Kingdom of God in this world. I speak these things knowing that Your Word will not return void. It will accomplish what You have declared. In the name of Jesus, amen (LET IT BE SO)!
PROMISE 17 - HOPE FOR RESTORATION
PROMISE 17- HOPE FOR RESTORATION
There is hope in your future, says the Lord, that your children shall come back to their own border. – Jeremiah 31:17
This was initially a reference to the children of Israel, who were captives of war, carried away into the bondage of Babylon. Enslaved in a foreign nation, they longed to be free and to see their children return one day to the Promised Land. God testified in this passage their hopes would be fulfilled.
This scripture can also be claimed in a spiritual sense concerning backslidden children of godly parents. Though their offspring have been “carried away” into the “bondage” of a worldly lifestyle and “enslavement” to sin, committed parents can trust that their offspring will be brought back to the “border” of a spiritual land of promise: a place of blessed and fruitful relationship with the Most High God.
On a higher level, this promise is applicable to all of us. It celebrates the hope we have of returning to the perfection of the original paradise state—returning to the “border” of the Garden of Eden and the intimacy with God that our fore parents knew.
PRAYER DECLARATION-
Lord. I confess that as long as there is a God in heaven, there is hope. If Joshua ever strays from Your will, or if this has already happened, I confess that my child will always come back to the “boundary” of the truth. I claim that Joshua will be blessed to dwell in a spiritual land of promise, a land filled with both the promises in Your written Word and any living word promises You have spoken over his life. Most importantly, I confess that Josh will be restored to the perfection of paradise when You return in Glory. In the name of Jesus, amen (LET IT BE SO)!
There is hope in your future, says the Lord, that your children shall come back to their own border. – Jeremiah 31:17
This was initially a reference to the children of Israel, who were captives of war, carried away into the bondage of Babylon. Enslaved in a foreign nation, they longed to be free and to see their children return one day to the Promised Land. God testified in this passage their hopes would be fulfilled.
This scripture can also be claimed in a spiritual sense concerning backslidden children of godly parents. Though their offspring have been “carried away” into the “bondage” of a worldly lifestyle and “enslavement” to sin, committed parents can trust that their offspring will be brought back to the “border” of a spiritual land of promise: a place of blessed and fruitful relationship with the Most High God.
On a higher level, this promise is applicable to all of us. It celebrates the hope we have of returning to the perfection of the original paradise state—returning to the “border” of the Garden of Eden and the intimacy with God that our fore parents knew.
PRAYER DECLARATION-
Lord. I confess that as long as there is a God in heaven, there is hope. If Joshua ever strays from Your will, or if this has already happened, I confess that my child will always come back to the “boundary” of the truth. I claim that Joshua will be blessed to dwell in a spiritual land of promise, a land filled with both the promises in Your written Word and any living word promises You have spoken over his life. Most importantly, I confess that Josh will be restored to the perfection of paradise when You return in Glory. In the name of Jesus, amen (LET IT BE SO)!
PROMISE 16- IMPARTED RIGHTEOUSNESS
PROMISE 16- IMPARTED RIGHTEOUSNESS
But the mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear Him, and His righteousness to children’s children. – Psalm 103:17
This verse promises that God’s righteousness—not just humanly attained righteousness—passes to the offspring of those who fear the Lord. This wonderful “gift of righteousness” also comes in response to faith (Rom. 5:12-21) “Abraham ‘believed God and it was accounted to him for righteousness’” (Gal 3:6; see also Rom 4:19-25). Certainly Abraham’s offspring did not automatically inherit the imparted righteousness from God just by virtue of their natural birth, but they did inherit the knowledge of how to access this wonderful opportunity. And it is so with our children. While the adherents of most world religions strive to reach the elusive goal of righteousness through works, Christian parents can teach their offspring to set their faith on the cross, where Jesus was made to be “sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him” (2 Cor 5:21, see also Rom 10:9-10)
PRAYER DECLARATION-
Lord God I pray first that my child will understand the righteousness that comes as a gift from God. I also pray and believe that he-she will access this righteousness by faith and respond by living righteously before you all of his/her days. May Joshua “hunger and thirst for righteousness” (Matt 5:6) and, as a result, be “filled with the fruits of righteousness” (Phil 1:11) . In the name of Jesus, amen (LET IT BE SO)!
But the mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear Him, and His righteousness to children’s children. – Psalm 103:17
This verse promises that God’s righteousness—not just humanly attained righteousness—passes to the offspring of those who fear the Lord. This wonderful “gift of righteousness” also comes in response to faith (Rom. 5:12-21) “Abraham ‘believed God and it was accounted to him for righteousness’” (Gal 3:6; see also Rom 4:19-25). Certainly Abraham’s offspring did not automatically inherit the imparted righteousness from God just by virtue of their natural birth, but they did inherit the knowledge of how to access this wonderful opportunity. And it is so with our children. While the adherents of most world religions strive to reach the elusive goal of righteousness through works, Christian parents can teach their offspring to set their faith on the cross, where Jesus was made to be “sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him” (2 Cor 5:21, see also Rom 10:9-10)
PRAYER DECLARATION-
Lord God I pray first that my child will understand the righteousness that comes as a gift from God. I also pray and believe that he-she will access this righteousness by faith and respond by living righteously before you all of his/her days. May Joshua “hunger and thirst for righteousness” (Matt 5:6) and, as a result, be “filled with the fruits of righteousness” (Phil 1:11) . In the name of Jesus, amen (LET IT BE SO)!
PROMISE 15- GREAT PEACE
PROMISE 15- GREAT PEACE
All your children shall be taught by the Lord, and great shall be the peace of your children. - Isaiah 54:13
Peace is calmness of mind and heart. It may not mean a life free from stress, but it certainly means maintaining a tranquil attitude even in the midst of traumatic circumstances. Jesus is called “the Prince of Peace” (Isa. 9:6). When He’s invited to reign in a person’s heart, He brings many gifts, including peace. He promised His followers, “My peace I give to you…Let not your heart be troubled” (John 14:27). In our key passage God promises an overflow of His peace into the lives of our offspring. This means much more than just human emotion. The Bible describes it as “peace…in the Holy Spirit”(Rom. 14:17) and “The peace of God, which surpasses all understanding”(Phil 4:7). No wonder Isaiah 54:13 calls it “great” peace. In a strife-filled world, how needed is this pledge from the lips of the Almighty!
PRAYER DECLARATION-
Lord ,I believe as Your Word promises, that You will extend peace to me “like a river” (Isa. 66:12) and that this peace will flow over the soul of my child as well, I pray that Joshua will be preserved from the things that can create stress, strife, and anxiety in our hearts. May Josh always maintain “peace with God” (Rom. 5:0), a harmonious relationship with You, and may the “peace” of God” (Phil 4:7) always abide within him. Your Word declares that You are the God of peace. I pray that Josh will so completely yield to Your peaceful nature that he/she even becomes a means of passing this wonderful gift on to others—fulfilling the call to be a “peacemaker” in the earth (Matt 5:9). In the name of Jesus, amen (LET IT BE SO)!
All your children shall be taught by the Lord, and great shall be the peace of your children. - Isaiah 54:13
Peace is calmness of mind and heart. It may not mean a life free from stress, but it certainly means maintaining a tranquil attitude even in the midst of traumatic circumstances. Jesus is called “the Prince of Peace” (Isa. 9:6). When He’s invited to reign in a person’s heart, He brings many gifts, including peace. He promised His followers, “My peace I give to you…Let not your heart be troubled” (John 14:27). In our key passage God promises an overflow of His peace into the lives of our offspring. This means much more than just human emotion. The Bible describes it as “peace…in the Holy Spirit”(Rom. 14:17) and “The peace of God, which surpasses all understanding”(Phil 4:7). No wonder Isaiah 54:13 calls it “great” peace. In a strife-filled world, how needed is this pledge from the lips of the Almighty!
PRAYER DECLARATION-
Lord ,I believe as Your Word promises, that You will extend peace to me “like a river” (Isa. 66:12) and that this peace will flow over the soul of my child as well, I pray that Joshua will be preserved from the things that can create stress, strife, and anxiety in our hearts. May Josh always maintain “peace with God” (Rom. 5:0), a harmonious relationship with You, and may the “peace” of God” (Phil 4:7) always abide within him. Your Word declares that You are the God of peace. I pray that Josh will so completely yield to Your peaceful nature that he/she even becomes a means of passing this wonderful gift on to others—fulfilling the call to be a “peacemaker” in the earth (Matt 5:9). In the name of Jesus, amen (LET IT BE SO)!
PROMISE 14- DIVINE INSTRUCTION
PROMISE 14- DIVINE INSTRUCTION
All your children shall be taught by the Lord, and great shall be the peace of your children. - Isaiah 54:13
This verse is literally talking about the offspring of New Jerusalem, the eternal city of God. Yet God identifies New Jerusalem as “the bride, the Lamb’s wife” (Rev 21:9). So on a prophetic and symbolic level, a promise to the children of New Jerusalem is a promise to the children of those who make up the bride that this city represents. How comforting it is to know that God Himself will instruct our children! We can go only so far in helping them to understand the mysteries of the kingdom of God. We can fill their minds with information, but only God can fill their hearts with revelation—which He promises to do in this passage. He will grant them insight into human character and teach them how to be successful in every area of life.
PRAYER DECLARATION-
Lord ,I believe that no one can come to You unless the Holy Spirit draws him. I also believe that when this happens, Your Spirit intends to lead that person—step by step- into all truth. I claim this kind of divine instruction for my child. I confess that the “Spirit of Wisdom” (Eph 1:17) will open Josh’s eyes to the truth and reveal to him the “deep things of God” (1 Cor 2:10). I also believe You will teach Josh how to have frutful and godly relationships and a successful life in every way. In the name of Jesus, amen (LET IT BE SO)!
All your children shall be taught by the Lord, and great shall be the peace of your children. - Isaiah 54:13
This verse is literally talking about the offspring of New Jerusalem, the eternal city of God. Yet God identifies New Jerusalem as “the bride, the Lamb’s wife” (Rev 21:9). So on a prophetic and symbolic level, a promise to the children of New Jerusalem is a promise to the children of those who make up the bride that this city represents. How comforting it is to know that God Himself will instruct our children! We can go only so far in helping them to understand the mysteries of the kingdom of God. We can fill their minds with information, but only God can fill their hearts with revelation—which He promises to do in this passage. He will grant them insight into human character and teach them how to be successful in every area of life.
PRAYER DECLARATION-
Lord ,I believe that no one can come to You unless the Holy Spirit draws him. I also believe that when this happens, Your Spirit intends to lead that person—step by step- into all truth. I claim this kind of divine instruction for my child. I confess that the “Spirit of Wisdom” (Eph 1:17) will open Josh’s eyes to the truth and reveal to him the “deep things of God” (1 Cor 2:10). I also believe You will teach Josh how to have frutful and godly relationships and a successful life in every way. In the name of Jesus, amen (LET IT BE SO)!
Wednesday, July 3, 2013
PROMISE 13- SPIRITUAL GROWTH: UNIQUENESS AND EXCELLENCE
PROMISE 13- SPIRITUAL GROWTH: UNIQUENESS AND EXCELLENCE
For I will pour water on him who is thirsty, and floods on the dry ground; I will pour My Spirit on your descendants, and My blessing on your offspring. They will spring up among the grass like willows by the watercourses. – Isaiah 44:3-4
When Parents walk in truth, their relationship with God provides “streams of living waters” (John 7:38) that constantly flow through the lives of their children. This nurtures them spiritually and helps them grow. Children are constantly “watered” by the example of their parents and the training they receive, and they should constantly grow in god as a result. In fact, living trees never stop growing. Scripture says John the Baptist and even the Lord Jesus “grew” and became “strong in spirit” when they were children (Luke 1:80; 2:40).
God’s people should expect the same for their children. As our key verse puts it, the offspring of the righteous will “spring up…like willows by the watercourses.” Willow trees, because of their drooping branches, can remind us of our need to be humble before God—to bow before Him submissively and adoringly. In this passage our seed are characterized this way. But the willow could also speak of children who are unique and extraordinary, who excel in their gifting and calling in life—children who stant out in the crowd, as willow trees stand out in contrast to mere grass.
PRAYER DECLARATION-
Lord ,I believe Joshua will spring up before You and be humble, submissive, and adoring toward You all his/her days. I confess that because You promised to pour out Your Spirit and Your blessing on my offspring, it will come to pass. Joshua will ever grow in the things of God, nourished by the constant flow of the river of God’s presence in his life. In the name of Jesus, amen (LET IT BE SO)!
For I will pour water on him who is thirsty, and floods on the dry ground; I will pour My Spirit on your descendants, and My blessing on your offspring. They will spring up among the grass like willows by the watercourses. – Isaiah 44:3-4
When Parents walk in truth, their relationship with God provides “streams of living waters” (John 7:38) that constantly flow through the lives of their children. This nurtures them spiritually and helps them grow. Children are constantly “watered” by the example of their parents and the training they receive, and they should constantly grow in god as a result. In fact, living trees never stop growing. Scripture says John the Baptist and even the Lord Jesus “grew” and became “strong in spirit” when they were children (Luke 1:80; 2:40).
God’s people should expect the same for their children. As our key verse puts it, the offspring of the righteous will “spring up…like willows by the watercourses.” Willow trees, because of their drooping branches, can remind us of our need to be humble before God—to bow before Him submissively and adoringly. In this passage our seed are characterized this way. But the willow could also speak of children who are unique and extraordinary, who excel in their gifting and calling in life—children who stant out in the crowd, as willow trees stand out in contrast to mere grass.
PRAYER DECLARATION-
Lord ,I believe Joshua will spring up before You and be humble, submissive, and adoring toward You all his/her days. I confess that because You promised to pour out Your Spirit and Your blessing on my offspring, it will come to pass. Joshua will ever grow in the things of God, nourished by the constant flow of the river of God’s presence in his life. In the name of Jesus, amen (LET IT BE SO)!
PROMISE 12- THE OUTPOURING OF GOD’S SPIRIT
PROMISE 12- THE OUTPOURING OF GOD’S SPIRIT
For I will pour water on him who is thirsty, and floods on the dry ground; I will pour My Spirit on your descendants, and My blessing on your offspring. They will spring up among the grass like willows by the watercourses – Isaiah 44:-4
In this passage God promises to pour out two things on the children of those who thirst after Him; His Spirit and His blessing. A blessing is any benefit from God that causes happiness, fulfillment, or wholeness in a person’s life. When God pours out His blessing on our children, we can expect their needs to be met physically, materially, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Blessed children are happy children. They do not have fragmented personalities and are not empty-hearted. They are fulfilled and contented, walking in God’s purpose. They tend to then pass the blessing on to others that the blessing of God might fill the earth.
PRAYER DECLARATION-
Lord God, I thank You by faith for Your blessing descending on my child. Let it pour down like the rain of heaven. I believe that this divine blessing will be evidenced in every area of my child;s live—physically, materially, socially, emoitionally, mentally, and spiritually. Your Word declares that “the blessing of the Lord makes one rich, and He adds no sorrow with it” (Prov 10:22). Thank You for enriching Joshua with all the benefits You have promised in Your Word, crowning his life with the best that heaven can provide. In the name of Jesus, amen (LET IT BE SO)!
For I will pour water on him who is thirsty, and floods on the dry ground; I will pour My Spirit on your descendants, and My blessing on your offspring. They will spring up among the grass like willows by the watercourses – Isaiah 44:-4
In this passage God promises to pour out two things on the children of those who thirst after Him; His Spirit and His blessing. A blessing is any benefit from God that causes happiness, fulfillment, or wholeness in a person’s life. When God pours out His blessing on our children, we can expect their needs to be met physically, materially, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Blessed children are happy children. They do not have fragmented personalities and are not empty-hearted. They are fulfilled and contented, walking in God’s purpose. They tend to then pass the blessing on to others that the blessing of God might fill the earth.
PRAYER DECLARATION-
Lord God, I thank You by faith for Your blessing descending on my child. Let it pour down like the rain of heaven. I believe that this divine blessing will be evidenced in every area of my child;s live—physically, materially, socially, emoitionally, mentally, and spiritually. Your Word declares that “the blessing of the Lord makes one rich, and He adds no sorrow with it” (Prov 10:22). Thank You for enriching Joshua with all the benefits You have promised in Your Word, crowning his life with the best that heaven can provide. In the name of Jesus, amen (LET IT BE SO)!
PROMISE 11- THE OUTPOURING OF GOD’S SPIRIT
PROMISE 11- THE OUTPOURING OF GOD’S SPIRIT
For I will pour water on him who is thirsty, and floods on the dry ground; I will pour My Spirit on your descendants, and My blessing on your offspring. – Isaiah 44:3
The most important experience any child can have is a real, personal encounter with the living God. It is not enough for children to merely witness the reality of God in the lives of their parents; they must experience it for themselves. If we thirst after God, the Father promises to do that—to pour out the living water of His Spirit upon their lives. God has promised that He will be “with the generation of the righteous” (Ps. 14:5). Therefore, if we “thirst for righteousness” (Matt 5:6) and walk in the “paths of righteousness” (Prov. 2:20), God promises to be with our offspring, influencing their lives with His outpoured presence. Certainly a child must make a personal decision claiming Jesus as His Lord in order for the Savior to actually dwell in his heart, but until that spiritual rebirth takes place, our decision to serve God will apparently cause His Spirit to be with them in a special way, drawing them to Himself.
PRAYER DECLARATION-
Lord, I thirst for You. I pray that Your living water will fill my soul and flow through my child as well. I confess that my son will never be like a desert but will blossom with the beauty of the Lird and bear fruit for Your kingdom. Because I thirst for righteousness, I trust that Your presence will be with my child always, gurarding, guiding, and instructing him/her in ever situation. As Joshua begins seeking You and drinking of Your presence, I pray that this spiritual water will become in him/her a well of water springing up into everlasting life. In the name of Jesus, amen (LET IT BE SO)!
For I will pour water on him who is thirsty, and floods on the dry ground; I will pour My Spirit on your descendants, and My blessing on your offspring. – Isaiah 44:3
The most important experience any child can have is a real, personal encounter with the living God. It is not enough for children to merely witness the reality of God in the lives of their parents; they must experience it for themselves. If we thirst after God, the Father promises to do that—to pour out the living water of His Spirit upon their lives. God has promised that He will be “with the generation of the righteous” (Ps. 14:5). Therefore, if we “thirst for righteousness” (Matt 5:6) and walk in the “paths of righteousness” (Prov. 2:20), God promises to be with our offspring, influencing their lives with His outpoured presence. Certainly a child must make a personal decision claiming Jesus as His Lord in order for the Savior to actually dwell in his heart, but until that spiritual rebirth takes place, our decision to serve God will apparently cause His Spirit to be with them in a special way, drawing them to Himself.
PRAYER DECLARATION-
Lord, I thirst for You. I pray that Your living water will fill my soul and flow through my child as well. I confess that my son will never be like a desert but will blossom with the beauty of the Lird and bear fruit for Your kingdom. Because I thirst for righteousness, I trust that Your presence will be with my child always, gurarding, guiding, and instructing him/her in ever situation. As Joshua begins seeking You and drinking of Your presence, I pray that this spiritual water will become in him/her a well of water springing up into everlasting life. In the name of Jesus, amen (LET IT BE SO)!
PROMISE 10- WORLD CHANGERS
PROMISE 10- WORLD CHANGERS
Who is the man who fears the Lord? He will instruct him in the way he should choose. His soul will abide in prosperity, and his descendants will inherit the land. – Psalm 25:12-13
This promise evidently means more than just acquiring real estate. On a higher level, “inheriting the land” speaks of having prominence and influence in order to transform individuals or society as a whole with the values and character of God’s kingdom. This can happen for believers’ offspring on a local or global level; they can “inherit” everything from neighborhoods to nations. (See Psalm 2:8; Isaiah 54:3)
A good example is Martin Luther King Jr. Not only were his parents strong Christians, but also both his father and grandfather were preachers. When Martin was around the age of seventeen, the “ministry mantle” passed to him. Though he never held a political office or owned large masses of real estate, Martin Luther King Jr. “inherited the land” in a more profound way. As he selflessly began promoting racial equality in Alabama, God began promoting him to a place of international prominence. If you have surrendered your life to the Lord Jesus Christ, expect Him to awaken in your son or daughter a similar potential of being a world changer and a history make.
PRAYER DECLARATION-
Lord, I prayer that Joshua will “inherit the land.” that he/she will be a person of influence in this world. I believe that through my child You will mold and shape the values of his generation in a positive and powerful way. I also confess that Joshua will inherit the land in a literal sense, ruling and reigning with You in the kingdom of God to come, forever and ever. In the name of Jesus, amen (LET IT BE SO)!
Who is the man who fears the Lord? He will instruct him in the way he should choose. His soul will abide in prosperity, and his descendants will inherit the land. – Psalm 25:12-13
This promise evidently means more than just acquiring real estate. On a higher level, “inheriting the land” speaks of having prominence and influence in order to transform individuals or society as a whole with the values and character of God’s kingdom. This can happen for believers’ offspring on a local or global level; they can “inherit” everything from neighborhoods to nations. (See Psalm 2:8; Isaiah 54:3)
A good example is Martin Luther King Jr. Not only were his parents strong Christians, but also both his father and grandfather were preachers. When Martin was around the age of seventeen, the “ministry mantle” passed to him. Though he never held a political office or owned large masses of real estate, Martin Luther King Jr. “inherited the land” in a more profound way. As he selflessly began promoting racial equality in Alabama, God began promoting him to a place of international prominence. If you have surrendered your life to the Lord Jesus Christ, expect Him to awaken in your son or daughter a similar potential of being a world changer and a history make.
PRAYER DECLARATION-
Lord, I prayer that Joshua will “inherit the land.” that he/she will be a person of influence in this world. I believe that through my child You will mold and shape the values of his generation in a positive and powerful way. I also confess that Joshua will inherit the land in a literal sense, ruling and reigning with You in the kingdom of God to come, forever and ever. In the name of Jesus, amen (LET IT BE SO)!
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