Dear sisters and brothers in Christ Jesus, part of a growing repentance remnant globally,
Elijah was human, like you and me. James 5: 17-18. When he humbled himself before God, and obeyed God's Instructions, he was able to do mighty acts to advance God's Kingdom------ as we read in 1 Kings, chapters 17 and 18.
At other times, however, even after God made a special appearance in front of him, (1Kings 18:11-13), he was caught up in fear, looking out for himself, useless to advance God's Kingdom.
Here we see Elijah in a cave, where that was not God's Instruction: " And there he went into a cave, and spent the night in that place; and behold, the word of the LORD came to him, and He said to him, 'What are you doing here, Elijah?'" (1 Kings 18: 9). Again, that exact question was asked by God a second time even after God later specially appeared to him. " What are you doing here, Elijah?" (1 Kings 18:13).
When he listened and obeyed God's Instructions, Elijah was a key part in restoring God's Covenant Plan. We EACH have that assignment. Please join me in repenting for our failing at any point to carry out God's Covenant Plan, for this nation, and for Israel.
Day twenty one : Failing to Stand for God's Covenant Plan for this nation and Israel. Ask the Helper if there is any spirit in you which is apathetic or opposed to God's Plan for this nation or for Israel. Where did it first surface in you? Is it a generational curse How does it show up in your life today?
What is His replacement? He is the LORD our God; His Judgments are in all the earth. Remember His covenant forever, the word which He commands, for a thousand generations. 1 Chronicles 16: 14-15.
For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of His government and peace There will be no end, Upon the throne of David and over His kingdom, to order it and establish it with judgment and justice From that time forward, even forever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this. Isaiah 9: 6-7.
Now the Lord is the Spirit; and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord. 2 Corinthians 3: 17-18.
As you sincerely confess that sin, He will forgive you. Then you'll have the opportunity to exercise your free will to repent, to choose to turn 180 degrees from that sin pattern to God's eternal Way, His Word. The Word of God is mighty for pulling down strongholds. Repentance is a bold, mature choice of your mind and heart to renounce that sin pattern, choosing instead to live by His Word fully in His Kingdom--- His Way, His Truth, and His Life.
Once you've repented, speak out loud the new Word that replaces the old sin pattern. The devil will be shocked. Share your new Godly character with everyone. We are cleansing as members of His Royal Priesthood, cleansing as His Bride. He is the very soon-returning Bridegroom.
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As we end of this 21 day repentance journey, join me in spending more time than usual with the Lord, not just in prayers where we are seeking something for us, but prayers of conviction, of wanting to be cleansed by His Gift of Repentance. Ask Him what old sin pattern is most timely to be removed that day.
Then, claiming first the full armor of God, Ephesians 6:10-11: "Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil."
-------begin if you wish, with a Declaration. Elijah declared: " there is the sound of abundance of rain." Use your own words to declare in faith words to that effect: there is the sound of an abundance of rain!
-------spend time with the Lord, asking Him to dine with you, asking Him which old sin pattern He would help you remove through His gift of repentance. Use today's sin as a focus if you wish.
-------having confessed that sin, then exercise your free will and repent,
-------having repented, your prayers will be that much more powerful: The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much! James 5:16.
-------then, wherever you are on His planet, pray for His rain in these western USA States so that His earth may produce His fruit.
------ finally, please email me to share your testimonies; what has this 21 day repentance journey changed in you?
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Have you been blessed by repentance? Do you wish to have it spread? For $120 look what your funds can do. Here is a recent request from a brother in Malawi:
Dear brother,
I have been receiving numerous phone calls from the Malawi Prison Service responsible for the welfare of juvenile offenders who are being held up at a reformatory school. There are about 3000 of them. They are asking for 1500 copies of the Take the Repentance Route booklet. They have organized a retreat for children who are about to be released from the institution on Saturday this week. The retreat is intended to take the children on a path towards repentance and sound spiritual upbringing so that they should be productive citizens after their time in the reformatory institutions. The retreat is taking place from Thursday to Saturday. They want to share these booklets to the children who are going out and all those who are remaining behind. Stories from these institutions are quite heart-rending. And this is the most touching request we have ever got from any institution so far. These are children who were found on the wrong side of the law. They need the message of repentance now more than at any other time. Brother, I feel having them closed for three days for a retreat is the greatest investment to give these children. Brother, I know money is a challenge, but let us do something for these children. The cost for printing the books, wrapping and transporting them to the reformatory institution is about 250 dollars. But we have been blessed that there is a man who has volunteered to use his car to drop the booklets there by Thursday morning. This has automatically cut costs for transport. I have about 70 dollars which I'm ready to channel towards this course. I have no source of steady income at the moment, but I'm sacrificing this money for this project. Brother, we are in desperate need of about 120 dollars. This amount with the 70 dollars I have will help in printing and wrapping the 1500 booklets. We intend to deliver these by Thursday morning. Brother, I know you might not have readily available cash with you, but let us help these children to know God.
Let me hear from you brother. May God bless you. Kind regards,
Jamal
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thank you for praying with me for those funds to come in as the Lord touches hearts.
God bless you!
Pastor Jeff Daly
National Day of Repentance
www.repentday.com
www.globalrepent.com
www.endingdroughtgodsway.com
pastorjeff@repentday.com
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If you haven't already, please join NDR's ending drought project. The purpose is to put repentance into action, as we cleanse as His Bride. You can join from any site on the planet. 25 States in the USA and 4 other nations are represented already.
