Fri.1.16.15...God Loves to Fight for us When He Sees This

This week we are especially focusing on praying that God would defeat the forces of darkness. They have attacked and blinded men even to the battle they are in and to their calling to fight. We need to wrestle in prayer against these demonic foes and that God would use us to help open men’s eyes and turn them from darkness to light, from the power of Satan to God. O that they would stand firm in all the will of God, mature and fully assured. O that they would become Power HOUSE fighters with us- men who are Hungry, Obedient, Unstoppable, Strong in the Lord and who will Encourage others to become the same as well. Despite the incredible forces against us, we know that there are more for us than against us. And greater is he who is in us than he who is in the world. And we know that because God is our good Father, we can influence him to give us good things if we but ask. So let us ask for great things- great victories to the liberating and transforming of many lives.

But when we ask, there is a key ingredient that draws God into such battles in a special way. It’s a five letter word that is well illustrated in the following amazing story of battle. Read 2 Chronicles 20:1-30. (By the way, don’t you love the word of God? It’s such a men’s book- full of earthly and supernatural battles!)

There are many things that could be said about this war story, but for now let’s focus on this- What attracted God to come to their aid? Was it their fasting? Perhaps, but without this five letter word, I don’t think their fasting would have moved God to fight for them at all. Then what was it? You’ll discover that five letter word in the following cross references-

“Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed and so became the father of many nations, just as it had been said to him, “So shall your offspring be.” Without weakening in his faith, he faced the fact that his body was as good as dead—since he was about a hundred years old—and that Sarah’s womb was also dead. Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised.” Rom.4:18-2.1

“And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. Heb.11:6 “And what more shall I say? I do not have time to tell about Gideon, Barak, Samson and Jephthah, about David and Samuel and the prophets, who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; who shut the mouths of lions, quenched the fury of the flames, and escaped the edge of the sword; whose weakness was turned to strength; and who became powerful in battle and routed foreign armies.” Heb.11:32-34

You discovered it, didn’t you? It’s the five letter word FAITH that motivates God to aid us in our otherwise, hopeless battles (Ps.60:11-12). Faith- “This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith.” 1John 5:4. This is not a “name it and claim it” faith in whatever I try to declare into existence. This is faith in what God has declared. This is what gave Jehoshaphat so much courage. A prophet declared God’s word of promise that He would defeat their enemies. Jehoshaphat believed and encouraged the people, telling them to “have faith in the Lord your God and you will be upheld” (2 Chron.20:20). He even put singers at the front of the army to praise the name of the Lord. (I think those singers were some of the greatest men of faith and courage in all the Bible! Put yourself in their sandals. As one man said, “After changing my underwear, I hope I would have the courage to resume my place in line!”:) They praised God. Praise is the language of faith. Include praise as you pray warfare prayers. We saw this even in the pattern of the Lord’s prayer- God’s Praise comes first, then God’s Priorities to further his kingdom and will on earth.

1.-Please share one thing that stood out to you in all that we have covered today.

2.-Write down on your MP3 card this following excellent phrase from 2 Chron.20:20- “Have faith in the Lord your God and you will be upheld…” Then do the Did it.

3.-R?

4.-A? Keep using the two key words we have looked at yesterday and today- Ask and Faith.  Ask in faith that God will give us victories over the enemy. Keep asking in faith that he will open blind eyes that men would see the battle and choose to fight with us. Ask in faith that our good Father would give us, something far more important than bread, but Hungry men. (I think it’s time I end this for now and go for a warfare prayer walk to ask in faith and praise that God will give you Power HOUSE men.) 

Announcements
Did you know that you get credited when you R= Right a wrong when it's not because you did wrong? You get big Respect in our book when you had the courage to graciously talk with someone whom you feel has wronged you or demeaned you in some way. Some slights I can just kiss up to God. No big deal. It rolls off me. Other wrongs may seem very offensive and I can't shake it off even after a couple days. Then I know I need to graciously deal with the offender. I had such an encounter with my manager, of all people. All is well now and he even thanked me. He said he meant no insult and welcomed me to talk to him anytime and not to ever let things fester. Good man! I know with some people it doesn't work out so well. But don't let a root of bitterness develop. It may take repeated attempts or outside help, but be an ambassador of reconciliation. Affirm them first, then graciously broach the subject. "I need your help with something. I'm sure you meant no harm, but the other day I felt...when you..." Hopefully they will want peace, not war. Sadly, some people don't. With those people (the fools described in Proverbs), it might be better to avoid conversations with them as much as possible. Feel free to ask a brother for prayer support if you feel like you're going into the lion's den.

Starting next week we will begin an in depth series on "Being a godly M.E.N.T.O.R." You won't want to miss it- wait a minute, I'm talking to M3 men- you never do. You're Unstoppable!

Starting February 1st and throughout that entire month, we will begin accepting applications for men you're praying for to be your proteges. Protege boot camp training will begin Mon. March 2nd. More will  be shared regarding that soon. Keep Asking that God our Father would give you Hungry men! Attack the enemy's camp. Liberate men. Advance the kingdom of God. Prayer is where we do battle.

You all are doing so well in being Unstoppable in the word and prayer. If I ever mess up on properly crediting you on the Scoreboard below, please let me know. But if you don't put for example that you A= Attacked in prayer, I don't know to credit you. Thanks! 

	1 Tim.4:15	G=God's Word	Right Wrongs	E	A= Attack Prayers	T=Team members recruited
		For Wed.1.14.15
	Alpha Force
	Fire Team 1
1	Jack Rogers U.1	Y			A	2	Daniel & Roger
2	Daniel Contreras U.1	Y	R (Our Respect)		A	1	Vince
3	Vince Diaz	Y			A
4	Roger Vinlasaca U.1	Y			A
	Fire Team 2
1	Israel Fuentes U.1	Y			A
2	Sam Vargas U.1	Y			A	1	Robert
3	Robert Roman	Y			A
	Delta Force
	Fire Team 3
1	Alvin James U.1	Y	R (Our Respect)
2	Dave Heidekruger U.1	Y			A
3	Mike Pagan U.1	Y			A
4	Andy Scott	Y			A
	Fire Team 4
1	Eddie Morales U.1	Y			A	3	Gary, Ismael, Kentrayle
2	Gary Remson U.1	Y			A
3	Ismael Andrade U.1	Y
4	Kentrayle Adams	Y	R (Our Respect)		A