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Paul said: “I became all things to all men” It’s more effective to share stories of what God has done for you while witnessing, than to quote scriptures or yell “repent!” (believe me, I’ve seen people do it wrong and I’ve seen the reaction of non-believers).

We must pray for our non-believers before we witness to them. Why?
1. There are people who are labouring under demonic bondage.
2. There are those who are carrying heavy burdens.
3. There are those who have the yoke of the enemy upon their necks.

It’s up to us to pray for deliverance of the unbeliever, so they can become open to the Gospel.

Readings
Jeremiah 1:4-8 Go to all to whom I send you
Psalm 98 Sing to the Lord a new song
Acts 14:21-23 They strengthened the souls of the disciples
Luke 24:13-17a What are you discussing with each other while you walk along?
The flesh cannot please God. It cannot because it is in enmity with God. It is in contention with the Spirit of God and cannot fight the spiritual battle which we do everyday. We can’t witness effectively if we’re fleshly.

HOW DO WE OVERCOME THE FLESH?
1. We are to leave no place for the flesh. Romans 13:14 says, “But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfill the lust thereof.” Do not make provision for the flesh. When you plan to buy extra clothes that you do not need, when you plan to buy extra food you will not eat, when you plan to watch a video film that you know will bring lust into your life, when you are meditating on what to say to hurt another person, then you are making provision for the flesh.

2. Bring the flesh under subjection. We are to make the flesh a slave to God. 1 Corinthians 9: 27 says, “But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway”

If your Christianity has not got to the level where somebody says, “Ah, he has changed,” you are still not committed to following Christ.  And noone will take your  witnessing seriously.

Reflection Questions
1. Are you “gossiping the Gospel” or just gossiping?
2. How open are you or your church to be drawn into the stories of others?
3. How open are you to share with others your stories of faith, and so give witness to God’s
presence in your personal experiences of life and of death?
4. Are you aware of the enormous potential for good that modern means of communication offer the Church today?

Submitted by Alexandra (Sasha) Kalashnikova at http://www.youthcenter.ru/

Father God, Your word says bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. Lord because you have commanded me to act in this manner when I am being persecuted, I offer to you (name of person) to be blessed in Your name Lord. I pray that you will bless this person with (specifically name everything that you know is a godly desire of this person) bless them when they are coming out or going in, when they are laying down and when they are getting up. Bless their entire family, their husband/wife, their children that their entire family will be saved. I pray that they along with their entire family would fulfill the purpose you created them for on this earth. That they would not be lacking in any good thing. That their barn would be overflowing with Your riches from heaven. That you would bless their ministry and their family causing them to prosper above all they could ask think of imagine. I pray hat you would bless and establish to work of their hands for your glory and honor. I pray that you would keep them in good health to do your work and to be used according to your purpose.

I choose this day not to repay anyone evil for evil and as far as it depends on me to live at peace with everyone. I will not take revenge but I will leave room for you Almighty God for it is Yours to avenge; Instead if (name of person) is hungry, I will feed him/her; if he/she is thirsty, I will give him/her something to drink. Whatever is in my power or control to give or do I will do it Lord. I will not stand in the way of their success even more so if it is related to building your Kingdom. I will not be overcome by evil, but I will overcome evil with good.

Lord I pray for your special grace that when I am cursed, I will bless; when I am persecuted, I will endure it; when I am slandered, I will answer kindly.

Lord Jesus, I do not think of myself more highly than I ought, but rather think of myself with sober judgment. For the same persecution I face this day is the same persecution you faced. Even today there are times when I still persecute You and make you out to be a liar when I know what your word says and still disobey. I ask that you forgive me Lord and make intercession for me as I am reminded daily of your mercy & grace. I pray that as merciful & gracious as you have been to me so I will offer the same to (name of person) and I forgive them this day.

Therefore, in view of Your mercy, transform me by renewing my mind with Your word. Cause me to see __________ as you see them, to have a heart of love for them as you love them to understand them through Your eyes and to have speech seasoned with wisdom when I speak to them.

In blessing (name of person) I acknowledge that I am indeed your daughter/son and I know that my reward is with you for honoring you by obeying your word. In return I ask for nothing more than a release from any evil thoughts, intentions or feelings and a renewed joy and freedom to serve You. In Jesus Name. Amen.

Scriptures:Romans 12:1-3, 14,17-21 1 Corinthians 4:12,13, Luke 6:27-36, 38, Matthew 5:3-5, 9-12, 44-48, Deutoronomy 28:6

I shared this with a prayer group and I felt that it’s important for me to share this with you.

This is the season where you’ll be receiving many prophetic words – through the television, by visiting conferences, through emails, laying on of hands & various prophets visiting your churches.

There are many who are in a very BAD situation at the moment due to false prophetic words that were received in 2006, 2007 & 2008. People laid hands on them, they saw and heard it from every preacher on television and it turns out that once they “stepped out in faith” their life took a downward turn. The reason you heard it from several pastors on television is in Jeremiah 23:30 ,31″”Therefore,” declares the LORD, “I am against the prophets who steal from one another words supposedly from me. Yes,” declares the LORD, “I am against the prophets who wag their own tongues and yet declare, ‘The LORD declares.’” God is saying they did not hear from Him they heard it from each other and passed it on to you as thus saith the Lord.

God would never lead you to something that would cause you shame, embarrassment, loss of your property & loss of your relationships.

Before you start ‘receiving’ the prophecies – PRAY! Ask the Holy Spirit to put a filter over your ears and eyes before you listen to it. Ask Him to make sure you refuse what is not from Him.

I would like you to take the time to read Jeremiah 14 & Jeremiah 23 to hear what God is saying about false prophecies.

Be Balanced – 1 Thessalonians 5:19,20 KJV “Quench not the Spirit. Despise not prophesyings.” I am not telling you to completely discount all prophets. What I am saying is that you are to be aware that not all prophets are from God. Even if they are from God remember the Word says we all know in part and we prophesy in part (1 Cor 13:9). Therefore, no one man has all the answers. I don’t care if they have a PhD or Mdiv or if they have been saved for 20 years- they are still human and capable of being wrong.

Here is the Message version of 1 Thessalonians 5:19-22 “Don’t suppress the Spirit, and don’t stifle those who have a word from the Master. On the other hand, don’t be gullible. Check out everything, and keep only what’s good. Throw out anything tainted with evil.”

Be Wise – 1 Corinthians 14:29 “Let two or three people prophesy, and let the others evaluate what is said”.

You are to evaluate everything that you hear and see. Don’t check your brain at the door when you enter the church. Don’t be gullible.

Timing is everything. Some prophecies are not for today. You need to pray for God’s perfect timing so that you know when is the appointed time and season for you to move out in faith. Habakkuk 2:2 “Then the LORD replied: “Write down the revelation and make it plain on tablets so that a herald may run with it. For the revelation awaits an appointed time; it speaks of the end and will not prove false. Though it linger, wait for it; it will certainly come and will not delay.” How do you know the correct time to move out? Ask God. The prophet should never take the place of God in your life.

The prophecy may be for someone else and not for you. If a word is going forth for healing & you are not sick – obviously this is not for you. If the word is to restore a marriage, and you single- obviously it is not for you. Then why is it the saints grab every prophecy that has to do with financial prosperity? Obviously we are not all going to be financially prosperous. Get real. That’s why so many are in financial difficulty – stepping out on words that were not for them. If you are saved, you are already one of the wealthiest persons on the planet. Praise God for your riches! If God has financial wealth for you trust me it will find you.

Everything God has to say to you is already in the bible. The prophet should not be telling you anything that he/she cannot back up with a scripture. It has to be in the word of God. If it’s in addition to scripture – run as far away as you can from that person.

The prophet is only to confirm what God has already told you. If you have a close personal relationship with Jesus Christ then he will tell you what he needs you to know. Pray, read your bible & spend time with Jesus. The prophet is to confirm what Jesus has already told you not send you off in a totally new direction. Proverbs 3:5, 6 “Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.”

Pray before you read the prophesy, watch it on TV, have hands laid on you, or hear it in church.

Revelation 19: 9 Then the angel said to me, “Write: ‘Blessed are those who are invited to the wedding supper of the Lamb!’ ” And he added, “These are the true words of God.” ¹⁰At this I fell at his feet to worship him. But he said to me, “Do not do it! I am a fellow servant with you and with your brothers who hold to the testimony of Jesus. Worship God! For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.”

From this scripture we see that John was about to worship an angel that brought a prophesy from the Lord.  The angel rebuked him for this action.  Our worship belongs to God and God alone for whatever words we receive.  This is something that should always be remembered lest we make idols of God’s servants.  Also, all prophesy should point to the testimony of Jesus Christ and His kingdom.

Finally, are you looking for the tried & true prophecy of 2010? Ask God. He never lies and He will never lead you astray.

May God Bless You with the totality of His blessings in 2010. Happy New Year!