"THIS KIND..."

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Text: Matthew 17:21

However, this kind does not go out except by prayer and fasting."

Yesterday we considered the major and general factor(unbelief) that  mskes your hardcore situation to remain. 

Today, we shall be looking at the specific steps that is required of you to get rid of stubborn and hardcore problems in your life. Jesus referred to this type of situation that is resistant to change as - "...this kind".

Our Lord Jesus Christ told his disciples that there are certain demons that will not leave except by prayer and fasting.

Basically, one major and general requirement for casting out devils is simply by believing in  the name of Jesus. 
Mark 16:17 says " *And these signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons..."* 
By implication, a day old believer should be able to cast out devils. 

Jesus however stressed that there are kinds of devils that requires a deeper devotional life in God to deal with. 

Every believer must know that we are in a warfare with a conquered but unrelenting enemy, hence there is need  to press in to greater victory. 

Though this enemy(devil) is not a lion but he does roars like a lion looking for whom to devour. 
 *Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.1 Peter 5:8*. 

In being sober and vigilant against the devil's roaring is the need for you to constantly engage in prayer and fasting.

You will hear many Christians say they don't believe in fasting. Their argument is that Jesus has finished all  the work on the cross. That's very true! But don't be deceived by this cheap cajole of a lazy Christian. 

The disciples of John once asked Jesus,  "Why do we and the Pharisees fast often, but Your disciples do not fast?" 
Jesus replied, "Can the friends of the bridegroom mourn as long as the bridegroom is with them? But the days will come when the bridegroom will be taken away from them, and then they will fast.Matthew 9:14-15. 

 *You must take a deliberate step in prayer and fasting in order to get rid of certain works and operations of the enemy in your life.* 

 *Spiritual laziness can rob you of great destiny if you refuse to shake it off in good time.*  It is spiritual laziness that has kept the shop of false prophets opened till now. If a believer can sit, learn and put what they learn into action; prophets that are prophesying for the sake of their belly shall fade away.

Jesus has given us the two keys needed for delivering yourself and others: Believe, Pray and  Fast. 

 *Prayer and fasting are both acts of Faith before the Lord. They are not God's hand- twisters.*  Genuine prayer and fasting are products of faith in the Lord. So when you engage in prayer and fasting, you are simply saying to the Lord that you believe and trust Him.

May you put to flight every long standing operations of the devil in your life as you set yourself before the Lord in prayer and fasting come year 2023.

PRAYER FOCUS
1.) Lord, I  shake off every spiritual laziness that has been robbing me of my blessings in you.

Bible Reading:Matthew 17:14-21.


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