HOW TO EXPERIENCE GREATER POWER AND GLORY (1)

In our kingdom, power and glory are in dimensions. The scripture speaks of “the latter glory becoming greater than the former”( Haggai 2:9).

Nothing in this kingdom happens on the platform of luck. Even the kingdom of darkness is not ignorant of what to do to access greater demonic power. To access such power we always (Christians or unbelievers alike) have to do certain things that will cost us a lot.

David said “ I will not give the Lord that which won’t cost me anything “. Failure to sacrifice to attain greater heights renders us as mere men but remember you are not a mere man as a Believer in whom resides the Spirit of God Almighty.

To attain greater power and glory we need to make prayer and fasting a part and parcel of us. Luke 4:1-2; 14. Prayer and fasting are a must if we want to carry corrosive and acidic power to bless lives and undo the works of the devil. Jesus said “when you fast “ and not “if you fast”, meaning prayer and fasting are a part of our Christian walk. It’s not optional; it’s a must.

Fasting and prayer open us up for great things to happen in our lives. Jesus said “this kind comes out only by prayer n fasting“. This simply means some situations or demons only respond to serious fasting and prayers. We may have tried other arsenal in this kingdom to deal with some situations to no avail. This is not the time to argue over whether we need to fast in our era or not . Brethren, the scriptures enjoin us to fast and pray.

In fact, prayer and fasting open us to the voice of the Spirit. The Bible says in Acts 13: 2-3, “As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, seperate unto me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them. And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away”. From this scripture we notice that it was through the prayer and fasting that they heard the voice of the Lord. Why didn’t God speak when they did not pray and fast? You want to go into a particular business? You want to marry and you don’t know who to choose from your potential suitors? Brethren deploy fasting and prayers and you will not only receive power and glory but the Lord will surely speak to you as you do that spiritual exercise consistently and with the word of God.

Fasting and prayer also brings boldness. The Bible says “ The righteous is as bold as a lion”. After praying and fasting the disciples received greater power, glory and above all they were clothed with unspeakable boldness. Peter is a case in point. When the people saw the boldness in them (the disciples) they confirmed they had really been with Jesus Christ. Brother, you who can’t speak in public or propose to a woman to marry her, you who are timid,I prescribe prayer and fasting for you as medication. Do that and see the fearless spirit in you ride. You will attend that interview and look your interviewers in the eyes and answer their questions by the aid of the Spirit.

To be a man replete with greater glory and power, please fast at least once a week (the day you were born) and support it with the word of God and prayer. Let your prayer life be rich with His word. Are you sick? Look for scriptures on healing and pray with them!

Nevertheless, I don’t advise you fast and pray when you have health issues. The Lord knows how to grace you with acidic power when He sees you wish you could fast and pray but you can’t because of your health. He’s a merciful God.

I see you swimming in greater power and glory in the name of Jesus.

Bonne Année!!!

Dr. David Tobi Ogoudou