RISE AND PRAY

As we holdfast to our Christ's Calling, we shouldn't relent in praying with or without season - placing all our supplications before God in the Spirit, because "we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual host of wickedness in heavenly places" (Ephesians 6:12&18, 1Thessalonians 5:17). This is necessary that we may not enter into temptation (Luke 22:40).

Also, we shouldn't stop seeking the face of the LORD, and His strength; though fervent prayers, and constant communion in the the Spirit, that we may ever remain victorious; even as we meditate and affirm His Word - proclaiming it to all, for advancement of God's Kingdom.

PRAYER: Thank you LORD, for your Divine presence in my life, which makes me spiritually vigilant, and active as an Overcomer - bearing more fruits for Your glory in Christ Jesus,

Amen.

From Luke 22:46

PRAY FOR GOD'S WILL

We should always pray for the fulfilment of God's will and Divine purpose for our lives, that we may remain Strengthened by the Holy Spirit, as Heirs of the Father - destined to bear more fruits for His glory. This sustains us on the surface of the Earth; even as we continuously serve the LORD, in truth and the Spirit.

However, the devil may try to obstruct us, or divert our attention from our Christ's Calling; yet, as we remain committed and steadfast in prayers -  we will always live to the fulfilment of God's will for our lives in Jesus' name.

PRAYER: In Jesus' name, thank you LORD, for making me of service in Your Vineyard; being Strengthened to live in the fulfilment of Your Divine will, for my life, in Your Holy name;

Amen.

From Luke 22:41-43

PRAY AGAINST TEMPTATION

As Christians we should always pray against temptation and not for it, even as we remain Strengthened in the Spirit by Christ Jesus, to overcome it; for temptation only comes with the intention of distracting a man from the purpose of His Christ's Calling. Though, temptation has no power over the Spirit; still, when allowed to influence the flesh, it grips the soul - causing grief to the Holly Spirit.

However, we mustn't allow any temptation to bring us down; rather, we should overcome it with God's Word - the Sword of the Spirit, by which we've been equipped to triumph over every deception of the devil and his agents; even as we endlessly declare the testimony of our Lord and Savior - Jesus Christ, bearing fruits that remains for the advancement of God's Kingdom (Revelation 12:11).

PRAYER: Thank you Heavenly Father, for making us Overcomers in Christ Jesus, Your Son. Please, "do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one" in Jesus' name (Matthew 6:13),

Amen.

From Luke 22:40

ACCOMPLISHMENT OF GOD'S WORD

God's Word never fails, and every good thing He has spoken to us through prophetic revelations - revealed by His anointed vessels, as well as, in our personal dreams and visions; will surely be accomplished for our good, in due time (Joshua 21:45). This is because, the Word of the LORD is a convenant, and it shall not return to Him void, but it shall accomplish what He please, and it shall prosper in the thing for which He sent it (Isaiah 55:11).

Moreover, the Law and the teachings of the Prophets - established as the Old Convenant, was fulfilled by the birth, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ; who poured out His soul unto death, even as He was numbered with the transgressors; Still, He bore our sins and made intercession for all who believe and receive Him for the redemption of their souls (Isaiah 53:12). So, let's continue to live by His Word; written in the tablets of our hearts as true ambassadors of Christ - proclaiming the Gospel of Salvation for the advancement of God's Kingdom.

PRAYER: In Jesus' name, Thank you LORD, for Your Word in my life is accomplished; through Christ who lives in me, that Your purpose for my life may ever remain established for Your glory,

Amen.

From Luke 22:37

GET THE SWORD

Though the Word of God, the Sword of the Spirit, is ever necessary for the proclamation of the Gospel of Salvation; even so, it's among the defensive weapons in the full Armor of God, needed to triumph over the forces of darkness and powers of the wicked one. So, let's endeavor to do all we can to have the Word of God written in the tablets of our hearts, that we may remain Strengthened to break through strongholds, overcome barriers to reach more souls, that the purpose of our Christ's Calling may be fulfilled.

Moreover, the Sword of the Spirit in us, keeps us ready at all times to overcome the snare of the wicked, as well as, their deception - engulfing the surface of the Earth, only to divert the attention of men from God. So, as ambassadors of Christ; called to advance God's Kingdom, we should always keep ourselves refreshed with the Word of God, that every word proceeding from our mouth may remain a testimony piercing into the hearts of men to redeem souls for the advancement of God's Kingdom.

PRAYER: Heavenly Father, thank you for Your Word - the Sword of the Spirit, in whose testimony we become Overcomers by the Blood of the Lamb Jesus Christ, our Blessed Redeemer (Revelation 12:11)

Amen.

From Luke 22:36

GOD'S SERVANT LACKS NOTHING

As we remain faithful to our Christ's calling, with the fevent desire to live for Christ; fulfilling the purpose of our existence as His chosen generation - commissioned to declare the Good News of Salvation to all; we will never lack, both spiritually and physically, all that we need to advance God's Kingdom. "The - LORD - Will - Provide" for He is Jehovah jireh, the One who supply the needs of His Faithfuls, according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus (Genesis 22:14, Philippians 4:19).

Furthermore, as we relentlessly seek first God's Kingdom and His righteousness; all that we need to live for His glory in Christ Jesus, will be provided for us in great abundance, in due time. So, we need not to worry about tomorrow, "for tomorrow will worry about it's own things. Sofficient for the day is it's own trouble" (Matthew 6:33-34).

PRAYER: Dear LORD, Jehovah Jireh, thank you for always harkening to the voice of my supplication, and attending to to my needs; according to Your riches in glory, by Christ Jesus;

Amen.

From Luke 22:35

PRAY FOR THE SIFTED

Always remember your fellow brethren in prayers; united in the Body of Christ, that their faith may be Strengthened, even when the devil tries to to sift anyone amongst them - making him to deny the purpose of his calling, and union in Christ Jesus. This is necessary "because your adversary the devil works about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour" (1Peter 5:8).

Also, as Priest anointed and commissioned to lead the people of God in different positions of edification; we shouldn't relent in praying for all whom we are discipling, as Christ prayed for all whom the LORD has given Him; even when we are being denied by them, that God should not just take them out of the world, but that He should keep them from the evil one (John 17:19,15). So, let's not stop praying for the sifted in the Spirit, for the LORD has no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but that he should turn from his evil ways and live (Ezekiel 33:11).

PRAYER: In Jesus' name, Holy Father, thank you for I'm no longer in the world, because I have been redeemed by grace, through the precious blood of Your Son; Jesus Christ. Please keep through Your name; those whom You have given me, that they may be united in the Body of Christ, as I am (John 17:11).

Amen.

From Luke 22:31-32

GRANTED THE KINGDOM

Being a chosen generation, a royal priesthood; called to proclaim the Gospel of Salvation in Christ Jesus, to all; we've been bestowed with the Kingdom - having been commissioned in different positions of edification to lead nations to Christ, discipling them for the advancement of God's Kingdom (Matthew 24:47, Ephesians 4:11-12, 1Peter 2:8). Still, as we remain steadfast in trying times; we will always have dominion over the earth, subduing the efforts of the wicked as Sons and Daughters of God (Psalm 49:14).

Furthermore, having been gracefully granted God's Kingdom on Earth; the Church - which is the Body of Christ, to seek, and lead more souls to the LORD; by discipling them with the teachings of Christ, and baptizing them in the name of the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit - we shouldn't relent in our steadfastness, even in trials, that we may be deserving of "the Crown of Life, which the Lord has promised to those who love Him" (Matthew 28:19-20, James 1:12).

PRAYER: Thank you Heavenly Father, for gracefully granting us Your Kingdom on Earth; from within our hearts, through the Church - the Body of Christ, that we may continuously advance Your Kingdom; doing Your will on Earth as it is in Heaven, in Jesus' name;

Amen.

From Luke 22:28-30

SERVANTHOOD GREATNESS

Our service to God and man, should always be in humility; loving our neighbors as ourselves, no matter our position of edification in the LORD'S vineyard, for Christ Himself took the form of a Bondservant; to serve and gave His life a ransom for many (Matthew 20:28, Philippians 2:7). By so doing, we remain deserving of the Greatest Love; being uplifted to a position of glory.

Furthermore, as we receive and serve all who come in the name of the LORD, discriminating no one; still, revealing the love of the Father in humility, we may appear to be the least amongst our pears; even so, we will be grealy uplifted by our Heavenly Father (Luke 9:48).

PRAYER: Thank you LORD, for making me a Bondservant in Your Vineyard, through the glorious call of Salvation, and the Great Commission, to declare the Gospel to all in humility for the redemption of souls in Jesus' name;

Amen.

From Luke 22:25-27

EFFECT OF BETRAYAL

Being betrayed by familiar friends in whom we trust and dine with; as they raise up their heels against us - all for the sake of our Christ's Calling, is only a trial that leads to Divine upliftment as we triumph over them all (Psalm 41:9). So, let's count it all joy whenever we go through such trying times; knowing that the testing of our faith produces patience, and we will be greatly rewarded by the LORD, as those who work steadfastly to the end, even while being persecuted for Christ's sake (Matthew 5:12, James 1:2-3).

Although, every unrepentant betrayer may be heading towards condemnation; yet all who humble themselves, and seek the face of the LORD, in repentance, will surely receive His Divine Mercy and Restoring Grace, which redeems all in Christ Jesus.

PRAYER: In Jesus' name, thank you LORD, for you are a shield for me, my glory and the One who lifts up my head; amidst every betrayal, I stand victorious in Your Holy name (Psalm 3:3)

Amen!

From Luke 22: 21-22

THE NEW CONVENANT

The death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, has established the New Convenant, by iHs precious blood - shed on the Cross at Calvary. This keeps us in communion with the Father; through the Holy Spirit, united in the Body of Christ - who constantly refreshes our souls with His Word, and purifies our spirits to remain in His Divine presence.

Therefore, let all seeking for redemption, separate themselves from every convenant holding them captive, and be drawn to Christ, embracing the New Convenant; established by His blood, for the Salvation of all who believe and receive Him, that they may be reborn into His Body as Heirs of the Father.

PRAYER: Dear LORD, Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God; whose blood was shed for my redemption, that I may remain a Convenant Child of God - consecrated to advance Your Kingdom, blessed be Your Holy name;

Hallelujah!

From Luke 22:20

REMEMBERING CHRIST

Jesus Christ; is our all, being our Lord and Savior - the Redeemer of our souls. So, we need to always live in remembrance of  Him, in true dedication with a steadfast Spirit, even as we keep His Word in the tables of our hearts, and share it as a testimony to all for the Salvation of souls.

Moreover, as we remain in unity, dwelling in the Body of Christ, and communing with the Father, we shouldn't relent in sharing God's Word - the Bread of Life, with one another that our souls may remain refreshed and our spirits uplifted to glorified the LORD always, even as we continuously advance His Kingdom as ambassadors of Christ.

PRAYER: In Jesus' name, thank you LORD, for the Bread of Life, which refreshes my soul and strengthens my spirit, to remain in communion with Him, even as I declare your Good News to all,

Amen.

From Luke 22:19

FULFILLED IN GOD'S KINGDOM

Jesus Christ; the Passover Lamb, whose death and resurection, fulfills the Law and the teachings of the Prophets, leading to the establishment of the Church - the Body of Christ, and God's Kingdom on Earth; reveals the New Convenant for the Salvation of souls. So, we all; His chosen generation and consecrated vessels, are commissioned to share the Good News for the advancement of God's Kingdom.

Furthermore, the Divine presence of Christ is ever with the Church, as it's Head - uniting every single brick together, that no gate of hell can ever prevail against it (Matthew 16:18). He feeds and strengthens us all by Himself; through His Word - the Bread of Life and the Fruits of the Spirit, which keeps us fit for His service, even as He dines with us; keeping us in communion with Him, while we are granted Divine access to Father through His presence in us.

PRAYER: Heavenly Father, thank you for establishing your Kingdom in our hearts - revealed on Earth as the Church, for the communion of Brethren in Christ Jesus;

Amen.

From Luke 22:16-18

OBEDIENCE

Our obedience to God's Word, Jesus Christ, takes us to the place of fulfilment; for, His Word is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path, that leads to eternal life, joy, peace, and fulfilled hope (Ps 119:105).

Although the Word of God never fails, the disobedience of the Sons of men towards their Christ's Calling, forsaking the purpose of their existence as God's Creation - destined to advance God's Kingdom by harkening to His Word - creates obstructions and causes delay in the fulfillment of His prophetic declaration over their lives. Still, as His chosen ones truly listen, eager to act on His refreshing Word, in love, repentance, and total submission, still open in prayer as to the way to follow, more guidance is provided with blessing in this life and the one to come; for, all things will work together for our ultimate good: according to His Divine purpose (Romans 8:28).

PRAYER: Thank You, LORD, Jesus Christ, for the glorious call of Salvation, graced with a humble Spirit to live in obedience according to your Word, for our good, in Your Holy Name,

Amen.

From Luke 22:8-13

BETRAYAL

The betrayal of Brethren in the Body of Christ is influenced by the devil - deceiving the human mind with religiously misguided beliefs, makes greedy hearts who are not in the Spirit, yet are placed in strategic positions of authority, feel insecure once a faithful servant of God becomes fruitful in his Christ's Calling. This reveals jealousy, which brings up opposition towards the graceful manifestation of God's work.

Furthermore, this also instigates the persecution of the Body of Christ by oppressors, who "take counsel together against the LORD and against His Anointed," even assisted by familiar friends whom we trust and dine with (Psalm 2:2 & 41:9). Still, we need not worry nor be afraid of satanic schemes, because the trick being revealed, is to use separation from witnesses; rather, we should remain courageous to testify, for the LORD our Elohim is with us, wherever we go (Joshua 1:9). Let's stay in the light, assembling all the more with Christ's Family, who does His Father's will, and be a Friend like Jesus, who would lay down one's life, praying for all believers.

PRAYER: In Jesus' name, Dear LORD, the Defender of the Righteous, I exalt Your Name, for whenever the wicked come against me to eat up my flesh, because of Your Word, while we can come to you for strength to stand, they must always fall by the sword intended for Your Anointed (Psalm 27:2)

Amen!

From Luke 22:2-6

WATCH AND PRAY

We shouldn't relent in our prayers, even as we remain spiritually vigilant - awaiting the second coming of the Messiah, in these trying times where the forces of darkness are restlessly seeking for whom to devour, spreading their webs only to deceive the sons of men with their own pride and lusts, that they may be drawn far away from the LORD.

Praying with true dedication and commitment to our Christ Calling, keeps us in communion with the Father, as we remain Strengthened by the Holy Spirit, being triumphant vessels of God, worthy of His glorious presence. Furthermore, as chosen vessels, consecrated to advance God's Kingdom, we are destined to overcome! Still, we should remain spiritually vigilant, communing with our Heavenly Father, and we will never be caught unawares.

PRAYER: Thank You, LORD, for Your steadfast Love, which keeps us in communion with You, even as we remain watchful, expecting the glorious coming of Your Son, Jesus Christ, when we are eternally united, as saints in Your Kingdom,

Amen.

From Luke 21:36

BE WATCHFUL

Let's keep ourselves away from every distraction holding us from being actively involved in the advancement of God's Kingdom, so that we may ever remain prepared; not burdened about life on Earth, which is certainly short for every person, but for the glorious coming of Christ. This is necessary, for He is coming to save, at an unexpected hour - unknown to anyone (Matthew 24:42-44, Luke 12:40).

"Therefore, let us not sleep, as others do, but let us watch and be sober," spiritually, at all times; "for you yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord comes as a thief in the night (1 Thessalonians 5:2, 6). Since the end of all things draws nearer; we shouldn't relent in prayers, even as we remain vigilant in the Spirit, as faithful Stewards, awaiting the coming of the Lord (1 Peter 4:7).

PRAYER: In Jesus' name, thank you Gracious LORD and Ever-loving Father; for your Divine presence in our lives, keeps us readily prepared for the second coming of your Son - Jesus Christ, our Lord!

Amen.

From Luke 21:34-35

GOD'S WORD

The Great I Am That I Am, YAHWEH, our Creator, is eternal, and His Word never fails. Although the Heavens vanish away like smoke, the Earth grows old like a garment and its inhabitants quickly cease living on it, God's Word abides forever, Faithful and True (Isaiah 40:8, 51:6).

Moreover, the signs of the end of the age are already taking place; visible to the eyes and audible to our ears, some are going through a series of events, which only testifies that we are in the last times. So, let's remain faithfully committed to our Christ's Calling - seeking lost souls, and discipling them for the advancement of God's Kingdom, as vessels of His glorious Word, Who lives forever.

PRAYER: Thank you in Christ Jesus, Heavenly Father, for making me a vessel of Your glorious Word, which brings Salvation to all who believe. May I be quick to listen,

Amen.

From Luke 21:32-33

KINGDOM IS CLOSE

The signs of the end of this age are here, and the Kingdom of God is nearer than most think; for our Lord Jesus Christ is coming very soon to take up the saints, take full control of the Earth, remove the grip of satan over anything, and restore Peace. This is certain, for the end is near; we as faithful Christians, should remain prepared and desiring a place in God's Kingdom.

Furthermore, being prepared requires us to fulfill the purpose of our Calling in Christ Jesus: advancing His Kingdom, while we continuously bear more fruits that remain, for His glory.

PRAYER: Eternal King, thank you for bringing us closer to Your Father's presence, even as Your Kingdom draws nearer to longing hearts, through the Gospel of Salvation, which we proclaim until the end, for the redemption of souls, in Christ Jesus,

Amen.

From Luke 21:29-31

CHRIST'S COMING

The second coming of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, is at hand! Though it will only take place after the terrifying signs and wonders of the Heavens and the Earth take place, some of which are already in progress, causing fear and disturbance for guilty hearts; yet, the beginning of these things gladdens the hearts of all with the firstfruits of the Spirit, who are eagerly waiting for Him (Romans 8:19, 23).

Moreover, as these signs and wonders take place, we should remain focused on fulfilling the purpose of our Christ's Calling, fishing for men, while looking forward to seeing who will be revealed as God's children, set free when our bodies are changed and we truly become the Redeemed of the LORD, bearing fruits for His glory.

PRAYER: In Jesus' name, Dear LORD, my Blessed Redeemer, my soul eagerly waits for You; for in Your presence there is the fullness of Joy, and at Your right hand, there are pleasures forevermore!

(Ps 16:11)

Amen!

From Luke 21:25-28

DISOBEDIENT PUNISHED

As Faithfuls in Christ Jesus, we will ever remain safe in the Hands of God, dwelling by His Divine Grace where there is everlasting Joy, Peace, and righteousness. In times of tribulation, where God's wrath falls upon the disobedient, the Righteous in Christ Jesus, will never be hurt - for His love shields us from the condemnation every one must face, and shame was placed on Jesus.

Moreover, they who are yet to deliver their talents and gifts towards the advancement of God's Kingdom - delaying the fulfillment of their Christ's Calling and purpose for their lives, are only giving room for the wicked to trample upon them. This is why, as chosen vessels, called to declare the Salvation of the LORD to all, we mustn't relent in bearing fruits for God's Kingdom; being steadfastly committed, as Heirs of the Father.

PRAYER: Thank you Lord Jesus, for I'm safe in your hands, being protected from the wicked, and shielded by your grace and love, which keeps me cleansed from condemnation, as one redeemed by your precious blood,

Amen.

From Luke 21:23-24