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The Rising – Proclaiming the Kingdom
Prayers 1. Father, the grace to proclaim your kingdom in season and out of season give unto me in Jesus name. 2. I will fulfill my calling and will not be found wanting in the name of Jesus.
Text: Matthew 28:18-20
Mark 16:15-20, 15And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. 16He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.
1 Corinthians 9:16
“For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel!”
You will make outstanding progress that will astound your antagonists in the name of Jesus.
You and yours will overcome every opposition from the kingdom of darkness in Jesus name.
What does it mean to rise? 1. move from a lower position to a higher one 2. come or go up 3. get up from lying, sitting, or kneeling 4. an upward movement; an instance of becoming higher
May you rise into God’s appointed glorious state for your life in Jesus name. I command powers keeping you down to break their hold over your life and destiny in name of Jesus.
We have previously seen the rising from death to life, and the rising – reigning as kings, and last week, The rising – reigning as gods. We are now looking at the final instalment: The rising – proclaiming the kingdom.
What does proclaiming mean? · To announce officially or publicly. · To declare something, one considers important with due emphasis. · To declare officially or publicly to be. · To demonstrate or indicate clearly. The purpose therefore of God raising us from death to life, making us to reign as kings, to reign as gods is to proclaim the kingdom of God. This means we as believers, children of God, partakers of the kingdom of God are to announce officially and publicly the Kingdom of God. We are to declare with due emphasis this all important message. Jesus sacrificed His life to proclaim and establish this message, several of the apostles of Jesus did the same. Several people have and are continuing to declare and demonstrate as well as indicating clearly the Kingdom of God even at the cost of their possessions and lives. Some are in prison today because of this commitment. There is nothing too big to sacrifice for this all-important cause. This is the highest level of calling of a Christian. Every child of God is called into this ministry of proclamation (1 Corinthians 9:16).
Why and How should you proclaim the Kingdom of God? 1. Occupy till He comes: To take charge by applying the gifts, talents and equipment he has given us. Your gift may be signing, teaching, playing guitar, playing the tambourine, writing, playing the violin, dancing, drama, trumpet etc. God will multiply your grace and impact as you use the talents and gifts He has given you. (John 15:1-5) 2. Let Him lead you as you work for Him: In Acts 16, Paul and his companions were preaching from place to place and wanted to proceed to Asia to preach, but the Holy Spirit did not allow them go there. The Macedonian Call 6Now when they had gone through Phrygia and the region of Galatia, they were forbidden by the Holy Spirit to preach the word in [a]Asia. 7After they had come to Mysia, they tried to go into Bithynia, but the [b]Spirit did not permit them. 8So passing by Mysia, they came down to Troas. 9And a vision appeared to Paul in the night. A man of Macedonia stood and pleaded with him, saying, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.” 10Now after he had seen the vision, immediately we sought to go to Macedonia, concluding that the Lord had called us to preach the gospel to them. Be mindful of what you should be doing, when and how. It may be a good thing, but it may not be acceptable or be the perfect will of God (Romans 12:2).
3. What is the message of the Kingdom? It is the same simple message of salvation from sins and mercy of God that gives eternal life through acceptance of Jesus Christ as Lord and savior and turning away from sins, otherwise known as repentance. Examples are below: John the Baptist: 1In those days John the Baptist came to the Judean wilderness and began preaching. His message was, 2“Repent of your sins and turn to God, for the Kingdom of Heaven is near.” (Matthew 3) Jesus Christ: “The time promised by God has come at last!” he announced. “The Kingdom of God is near! Repent of your sins and believe the Good News!” (Mark 1:15) From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. (Matthew 4:17) Peter: Peter replied, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. (Acts 2:38) Paul:19So then, King Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision. 20 First to those in Damascus and Jerusalem, then to everyone in the region of Judea, and then to the Gentiles, I declared that they should repent and turn to God, performing deeds worthy of their repentance. (Acts 26) We can do likewise and God will enable us and give us the opportunities, lead us, teach us and as we go forth back us up in Jesus name.
Father, help me and give me the grace to proclaim the message of your kingdom and save souls into your eternal kingdom in Jesus mighty name. Amen!
Prayers 1. Opposition against the fulfillment of my calling and destiny, die in the name of Jesus. 2. I will not miss my rewards in heaven by the power the blood of Jesus. 3. I will occupy appropriately till Jesus comes in the name of Jesus.
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Prayers 1. Give thanks
2. Born again?
3. Father help me to make a full proof of my ministry in Jesus name.
4. Lord, let every opposition against my calling and destiny die by fire in the name of Jesus.
5. I will save multitudes into the kingdom of God by the power in the blood of Jesus.
6. Lord Jesus, help me to be godly and preach your word in season and out of season in Jesus name.
7. I will not miss your heavenly kingdom and my seat in heavenly places in Jesus name.
8. My foundation, carry divine prosperity, lifting and supernatural progress in Jesus mighty name.
9. I receive healing and deliverance from every sickness and difficult situation in Jesus name.
10.Evil conspiracies against my life scatter in the name of Jesus.
11.Unrelenting conspirators working against my life and progress, antagonise and destroy yourselves in Jesus name.
12.Goliath, Pharaoh and Herod of my father’s and mother’s houses die in Jesus name.
13.Father, heal all those who are sick or have been infected by the corona virus in Jesus name.
14.Lord, let the pandemic die out of lives, our communities and nations in Jesus name
15.I bind every strongman that have stolen from me and recover my goods in Jesus name.
16.I will not die I will live by the power in the blood of Jesus.
17.I will have progressive increase, joy, peace, flourishing and great accomplishments in all areas of my life, family, career, academics, business, ministry and destiny in Jesus mighty name.
18.My life and family are shielded with the blood of Jesus against every attack from the kingdom of darkness in Jesus name.
19.I receive the anointing of ease in my endeavors in Jesus name.
20.Personal prayer points.
21.Give thanks
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