Part 6 of 6- From Cursed to Blessed

Part 5 of 6- From Cursed to Blessed

Part 5 of 6

Listening Listeners: Can You Hear God's Voice?

Notes: Hearing the Voice of the Lord - Derek Prince

The distinctive mark of those who come to and follow Jesus are those who hear his voice. The one basic requirement for an ongoing personal relationship with God is hearing his voice.  Do we hear what we want to hear from false teachers, our own hearts or do we listen to the voice of God? The one requirement that hasn't changed throughout every age and dispensation is those who are God's children hear and listen to his voice. 

Exodus 15:26 The Lord becomes my physician when I listen diligently to him with both of my ears "listen listening"

“He said, “If you will listen carefully to the voice of the LORD your God and do what is right in his sight, obeying his commands and keeping all his decrees, then I will not make you suffer any of the diseases I sent on the Egyptians; for I am the LORD who heals you.”” Exodus 15:26 NLT

Exodus 19:5-6 “Now if you will obey me and keep my covenant, you will be my own special treasure from among all the peoples on earth; for all the earth belongs to me. And you will be my kingdom of priests, my holy nation.’ This is the message you must give to the people of Israel.””

Exodus 19:5-6 NLT

Deuteronomy 28:1-2 &15

““If you fully obey the LORD your God and carefully keep all his commands that I am giving you today, the LORD your God will set you high above all the nations of the world. You will experience all these blessings if you obey the LORD your God:

“But if you refuse to listen to the LORD your God and do not obey all the commands and decrees I am giving you today, all these curses will come and overwhelm you:”

Deuteronomy 28:1-2, 15 NLT

“This is what I told them: ‘Obey me, and I will be your God, and you will be my people. Do everything as I say, and all will be well!’ “But my people would not listen to me. They kept doing whatever they wanted, following the stubborn desires of their evil hearts. They went backward instead of forward.”

Jeremiah 7:23-24 NLT

John 10

““I tell you the truth, anyone who sneaks over the wall of a sheepfold, rather than going through the gate, must surely be a thief and a robber! But the one who enters through the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep recognize his voice and come to him. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. After he has gathered his own flock, he walks ahead of them, and they follow him because they know his voice. They won’t follow a stranger; they will run from him because they don’t know his voice.” Those who heard Jesus use this illustration didn’t understand what he meant, so he explained it to them: “I tell you the truth, I am the gate for the sheep. All who came before me were thieves and robbers. But the true sheep did not listen to them. Yes, I am the gate. Those who come in through me will be saved. They will come and go freely and will find good pastures. The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life. “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd sacrifices his life for the sheep. A hired hand will run when he sees a wolf coming. He will abandon the sheep because they don’t belong to him and he isn’t their shepherd. And so the wolf attacks them and scatters the flock. The hired hand runs away because he’s working only for the money and doesn’t really care about the sheep. “I am the good shepherd; I know my own sheep, and they know me, just as my Father knows me and I know the Father. So I sacrifice my life for the sheep. I have other sheep, too, that are not in this sheepfold. I must bring them also. They will listen to my voice, and there will be one flock with one shepherd. “The Father loves me because I sacrifice my life so I may take it back again. No one can take my life from me. I sacrifice it voluntarily. For I have the authority to lay it down when I want to and also to take it up again. For this is what my Father has commanded.” When he said these things, the people were again divided in their opinions about him. Some said, “He’s demon possessed and out of his mind. Why listen to a man like that?” Others said, “This doesn’t sound like a man possessed by a demon! Can a demon open the eyes of the blind?”” John 10:1-21 NLT

There are three things that distinguish those who really follow Jesus 1. They know his voice 2. Jesus knows them 3. They follow Jesus. This has nothing to do with denominational labels. 

Blessed are those who have ears that hear! Jesus did not say blessed are those who read the Bible. He said blessed ( remember he came to give them that follow him a rich and satisfying life) are those who hear my voice. There are many people who read the Bible, but who do not do what God says to do. It is essential to read the word, but it is more essential to do what it says. 

“But don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves. For if you listen to the word and don’t obey, it is like glancing at your face in a mirror. You see yourself, walk away, and forget what you look like. But if you look carefully into the perfect law that sets you free, and if you do what it says and don’t forget what you heard, then God will bless you for doing it. If you claim to be religious but don’t control your tongue, you are fooling yourself, and your religion is worthless. Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows in their distress and refusing to let the world corrupt you.” James 1:22-27 NLT

Hearing God's voice is 

1. Personal: Your heart is like a safe that hides and protects the valuable gift of life God has given you, and only the voice of the Lord can unlock your heart. There are no two voices alike. Many harmful troubles can come when the door of your heart is opened to the wrong voice. Listen to your Shepherds voice. 

2. Intangible: It cannot be touched, felt or apprehended. It can only be heard. It's outside of the physical and material perspective. It has nothing to do with buildings, clothes, books, furniture, uniforms. God's voice is not restricted. It is relational. 

3. Present in time: It's not in the past nor the future. It is now. When you hear a voice it is because that person is present. God is present now. We do not live in the past nor the future. We live in the present. We live and hear God's voice now. "Who should I say sent me, and God said ' Tell them that I AM sent you'" 

God is a personal relational and present God. 

Hearing God's voice produces faith. Many people long for and struggle for faith, but they don't achieve it because the secret to faith comes by hearing God's voice. 

“So faith comes from hearing, that is, hearing the Good News ( RHEMA) about Christ.”

Romans 10:17 NLT

“Your eternal word, O LORD, stands firm in heaven.”

Psalms 119:89 NLT

The logos or total mind, counsel and will of God is contained in the word, the Bible, and the word of God is summed up in the person of Jesus Christ. Jesus is the personified logos of God. The total counsel, mind and representation of God. Being that this is true, if you deny Christ you deny God. If you hate Jesus you will hate God and his Followers. Where is your heart toward Jesus? Now is the time to hear and listen to God's voice in the logos and the rhema as it pertains to Jesus Christ. John 1:1-2

Logos vs Rhema

Logos is the totality of the mind and counsel of God. Eternal unchanging. Comprehensive, settled, final. 

Rhema is the word spoken to describe and help understand the logos. Comes down from heaven, they are personal, daily words from God to us. The GOSPEL!!! 

Man does not live on bread alone but on every Rhema of God's voice! Matthew 4:4

God has a rhema for us each day. A portion of rhema. 

THEN HOW DOES FAITH COME? Have you ever read the Bible, and received nothing from it? It's just black marks on white paper with no voice of God? Are your ears open to THE VOICE or are they closed to it? GOD IS A LIVING SPIRIT. Are you rebellious in heart? Apathetic, indifferent, unforgiving, stubborn in heart? What is keeping you from receiving and hearing the God who loves you? Only the Holy Spirit of God can make the RHEMA of God come alive to you. 

Read how Jesus depended on the RHEMA of God in Isaiah 50:4-7

“The Sovereign LORD has given me his words of wisdom, so that I know how to comfort the weary. Morning by morning he wakens me and opens my understanding to his will. The Sovereign LORD has spoken to me, and I have listened. I have not rebelled or turned away. I offered my back to those who beat me and my cheeks to those who pulled out my beard. I did not hide my face from mockery and spitting. Because the Sovereign LORD helps me, I will not be disgraced. Therefore, I have set my face like a stone, determined to do his will. And I know that I will not be put to shame.” Isaiah 50:4-7 NLT

“For all who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God.”

Romans 8:14 NLT

There are three steps to receiving the faith that heals or brings about salvation: 

1. Reading the Rhema ( the actual Words in the Bible)

2. Hearing or listening or believing the voice of the Lord that reveals the Rhema. This is not instantaneous. It is an attitude and a frame of mind. You listen. Do you accept God's voice? 

3. Receiving the faith that heals follows. The Holy Spirit interacts with our lives causing us to 1. To be born of the Spirit of God and 2. To be led by the Spirit of God to mature and grow in the character of Christ. This is being continually led, not just once a week. 

How do we hear God's voice?

“Then he said, “Anyone with ears to hear should listen and understand.” "Anyone with ears to hear should listen and understand.””

Mark 4:9, 23 NLT

This is listening with the heart

A callused and hard heart is spiritually deaf and cannot understand the teachings of Jesus. It is a heart that will not hear God. 

Cultivate a sensitive heart to hear the voice of the Lord. 

Solomon asked for a discerning or hearing heart. One that would hear the voice of the Lord. 

“Give me an understanding heart so that I can govern your people well and know the difference between right and wrong. For who by himself is able to govern this great people of yours?””

1 Kings 3:9 NLT

God does not shout. He will whisper. We need to cultivate a special sensitivity to the voice of God like the sensitivity in the finger tips of a blind person who reads braille. An ordinary person cannot read braille unless they cultivate the right sensitivity. 

Four requirements to cultivate a unique sensitivity to the voice of God:

1. Attention

2. Humility

3. Time

4. Quietness

“My child, pay attention to what I say. Listen carefully ( incline, bow down your head, humbly receive) to my words. Don’t lose sight of them. Let them penetrate deep into your heart, for they bring life to those who find them, and healing to their whole body. Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life.” Proverbs 4:20-23 NLT

“My son, pay attention to my wisdom; listen carefully ( bow down) to my wise counsel.” Proverbs 5:1 NLT

“Listen to the words ( pay attention to the words) of the wise; apply your heart to my instruction.” Proverbs 22:17 NLT

““Be still, ( cease striving, let go, relax) and know that I am God! I will be honored by every nation. I will be honored throughout the world.”” Psalms 46:10 NLT

“I wait quietly before God, for my victory comes from him.”

Psalms 62:1 NLT

“Come, let us worship and bow down. Let us kneel before the LORD our maker, for he is our God. We are the people he watches over, the flock under his care. If only you would listen to his voice today! The LORD says, “Don’t harden your hearts as Israel did at Meribah, as they did at Massah in the wilderness.”

Psalms 95:6-8 NLT

To hear God's voice approach him with a heart of worship. 

God sets the time and place to speak to us. We must let go of all our other priorities and honor God with the time we have with him. Everything else is second. The time and place may not be what we expect. 

1. Moses: “Whenever Moses went into the Tabernacle to speak with the LORD, he heard the voice speaking to him from between the two cherubim above the Ark’s cover—the place of atonement—that rests on the Ark of the Covenant. The LORD spoke to him from there.” Numbers 7:89 NLT. The place was sacred from the Holy of Holies behind the second curtain. 

““When you pray, don’t be like the hypocrites who love to pray publicly on street corners and in the synagogues where everyone can see them. I tell you the truth, that is all the reward they will ever get. But when you pray, go away by yourself, shut the door behind you, and pray to your Father in private. Then your Father, who sees everything, will reward you.”

Matthew 6:5-6 NLT

2. Elijah: ““Go out and stand before me on the mountain,” the LORD told him. And as Elijah stood there, the LORD passed by, and a mighty windstorm hit the mountain. It was such a terrible blast that the rocks were torn loose, but the LORD was not in the wind. After the wind there was an earthquake, but the LORD was not in the earthquake. And after the earthquake there was a fire, but the LORD was not in the fire. And after the fire there was the sound of a gentle whisper. When Elijah heard it, he wrapped his face in his cloak and went out and stood at the entrance of the cave. And a voice said, “What are you doing here, Elijah?””           1 Kings 19:11-13 NLT. God is not like a big man shouting. The power of God's voice is in a whisper and it can create worship and reverence in our hearts. 

3. Jeremiah: “The LORD gave another message to Jeremiah. He said, “Go down to the potter’s shop, and I will speak to you there.” So I did as he told me and found the potter working at his wheel. But the jar he was making did not turn out as he had hoped, so he crushed it into a lump of clay again and started over. Then the LORD gave me this message: “O Israel, can I not do to you as this potter has done to his clay? As the clay is in the potter’s hand, so are you in my hand.” Jeremiah 18:1-6 NLT. God chose the place to speak to Jeremiah. Jeremiah received the message at the right time. Israel is still being formed to this day. 

What people are waiting for today is a man who has heard from God. 

How can we know for sure we heard God's voice? There are four confirmations:

1. Agreement with Scripture. The Spirit reveals Gods voice and is the author of all scripture. “All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right.” 2 Timothy 3:16 NLT. The Holy Spirit is a person and does not contradict himself. Satan has many counterfeits to the voice of the Lord that when listened to will end in judgement: “Someone may say to you, “Let’s ask the mediums and those who consult the spirits of the dead. With their whisperings and mutterings, they will tell us what to do.” But shouldn’t people ask God for guidance? Should the living seek guidance from the dead? Look to God’s instructions and teachings! People who contradict his word are completely in the dark. They will go from one place to another, weary and hungry. And because they are hungry, they will rage and curse their king and their God. They will look up to heaven and down at the earth, but wherever they look, there will be trouble and anguish and dark despair. They will be thrown out into the darkness.” Isaiah 8:19-22 NLT.  Mediums , spiritists, oujie boards, psychics, fortune tellers, horoscopes, tarot cards,  tea cup reading, yoga. The only  voice that guides is the voice of God through the scriptures. “Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path." Psalms 119:105 NLT

2. Confirmation of Circumstances: “At that time the LORD sent me a message. He said, “Your cousin Hanamel son of Shallum will come and say to you, ‘Buy my field at Anathoth. By law you have the right to buy it before it is offered to anyone else.’” Then, just as the LORD had said he would, my cousin Hanamel came and visited me in the prison. He said, “Please buy my field at Anathoth in the land of Benjamin. By law you have the right to buy it before it is offered to anyone else, so buy it for yourself.” Then I knew that the message I had heard was from the LORD. So I bought the field at Anathoth, paying Hanamel seventeen pieces of silver for it.” Jeremiah 32:6-9 NLT. 

3. The Peace Of Christ: “And let the peace (soul harmony which comes) from Christ rule (act as umpire continually) in your hearts [deciding and settling with finality all questions that arise in your minds, in that peaceful state] to which as [members of Christ's] one body you were also called [to live]. And be thankful (appreciative), [giving praise to God always].” Colossians 3:15 AMP. Peace, thankfulness and God's Word in your heart. 

4. Confirmation Through Fellow Believers: “Among the prophets and teachers of the church at Antioch of Syria were Barnabas, Simeon (called “the black man” ), Lucius (from Cyrene), Manaen (the childhood companion of King Herod Antipas ), and Saul. One day as these men were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Dedicate Barnabas and Saul for the special work to which I have called them.” So after more fasting and prayer, the men laid their hands on them and sent them on their way.” Acts 13:1-3 NLT.  Worship is the best preparation for hearing God's voice. Public confirmation of the call of God on Barnabas and Saul. “This letter is from Paul, an apostle. I was not appointed by any group of people or any human authority, but by Jesus Christ himself and by God the Father, who raised Jesus from the dead.” Galatians 1:1 NLT. We are members of a body with other members, and depend on the other members for unity in agreement with the Spirit of God. Truly Spiritual men do not move ahead unilaterally. It depends on who we hear confirmation from. Proven integrity and maturity of believers is key when accepting the confirmation of God through them. Right relationships are necessary. The better our relationship the better we can hear. There are three primary relationships that God uses and we can expect to hear God's voice: 1. Pastors and their people (“Remember your leaders who taught you the word of God. Think of all the good that has come from their lives, and follow the example of their faith.” Hebrews 13:7 NLT), 2. Husbands and wives (“For wives, this means submit to your husbands as to the Lord. For a husband is the head of his wife as Christ is the head of the church. He is the Savior of his body, the church. As the church submits to Christ, so you wives should submit to your husbands in everything.” Ephesians 5:22-24 NLT),  3. Parents and children (“Children, obey your parents because you belong to the Lord, for this is the right thing to do.” Ephesians 6:1 NLT)

The Holy Spirit will not say anything to us individually that contradicts or disagrees with what is already in Scripture. 

Lord, help us to hear your voice!

Part 4 of 6- From Cursed to Blessed

A Prayer Of Release: Moving From Being Cursed to Being Blessed:

Lord Jesus Christ, I believe you are the son of God, and the only way to God. I believe that you died on the cross for my sins, and rose again from the dead. I renounce all my sins, and I turn to you Lord Jesus, for mercy and forgiveness, and I do believe you forgive me. From now on I want to live for you, and I want to hear your voice, and do what you tell me. In order to  receive your blessing Lord, and to remove any curse over my life, first of all I confess any known sin committed by me or any of my ancestors, or others related to me- (Specifically confess all sins now to Jesus Christ). Lord I thank you, and I believe you have forgiven me for everything I have confessed. Lord I now want to say that I forgive all other persons, whoever has harmed me or wronged me. I forgive them all now as I would have God forgive me. In particular I forgive, (list all the names and actions of those whom you need to forgive now). Furthermore, I renounce any contact by myself or any related to me with Satan or any occult power of any form or any type of secret society. Also Lord, I commit myself to remove from my house any kind of occult objects that honor Satan, and dishonor Jesus Christ. With your help Lord I will remove them all. Now Lord Jesus I thank you further for being made a curse on the cross that I might be redeemed from the curse and might receive the blessing. And because of what you've done for me on the cross, I now release myself from every curse and from every evil influence, and every dark shadow over me and my family. From any source whatsoever I release myself now in the name of Jesus. Let it be so. 

Part 3 of 6- From Cursed to Blessed

Cursed vs Blessed: You Choose

Notes: How to Pass From Curse To Blessing - Derek Prince

There may be a curse over your life if you are never able to overcome, find victory, or grow. 

Break the "invisible barrier" or curse before healing can begin or be received-pray the prayer of release over your life. 

Blessings and curses are charged with supernatural power and energy through words and actions. It is the power of God or the power of the devil. 

Present curses or blessings on one's life can result from the choices of generations prior. 

Blessings: 

1. Genesis 22:16- Abraham and Isaac. God gave Abraham a blessing. Notice the reason for the blessing was because of obedience to God's voice. 

2. Genesis 27:28-29- Isaac blesses Jacob thinking it was Esau. Prophetic blessings could not be revoked. It was supernatural from God. 

Curses:

1. Proverbs 26:2-there is a cause of the curse. Must identify the cause to defeat and or revoke it. God can curse nations, people, individuals. Receiving a curse from God is a severe form of punishment.

2. Genesis 12:1-3- The calling of Abraham by God has seven stages. First, he would be a great nation, second, God would bless him, third, his name would be great, fourth, he would be a blessing, fifth, God would bless others who bless him, sixth, God would curse those who curse him, seven, through him all families of the earth will be blessed. These stages are effective through Isaac and Jacob and the Jewish people or their descendants. If you are anti-Semitic a curse is on you. If you bless Israel you will be blessed. 

3. Deuteronomy 27- there are 12 curses pronounced for disobeying God. The promised land was received only by obedience and it was lost by disobedience. 

What causes a curse to be on you?

1. Idolatry-Occult Worship of False Gods. If this, then three generations are cursed. 

2. Dishonoring parents

3. Illicit are unnatural sex-incest, homosexuality, bestiality, pornography, adultery, prostitution, 

4. Injustice to weak and helpless

5. Jeremiah 17:5-6-Trusting in man and human ability-causes heart to depart from the Lord

6. Zachariah 5- families and households destroyed because of curse due to stealing, perjury and false dealings-tax fraud. 

7. Joshua 6:26- In 1300 BC Joshua cursed the builder and in 800 BC Ahab built and was cursed. His kids died (1 Kings 16:34)

8. 2 Samuel 1:21- David pronounced cursing on Mount Gilboa. Men of God also can curse as well as bless. To this day, Mount Gilboa won't grow trees because David cursed it 2000 years ago. 

9. Mark 11:12- Jesus cursed the fig tree. Jesus knew the naphal being absent was cause for the tree to be fruitless-he cursed it forever and it withered away. 

10. Matthew 21:21- Faith without doubt will produce results that are frightening-not just a fig tree but also a mountain.

People with relational authority can bless or curse:

1. Father over his family- hey father's blessing is coveted but a father's curse is to be feared. 

2. Husband over his wife- Genesis 31:32- Jacob and family with Layven and household idols. Jacob cursed the thief of Laban's idol. He did not know it was his wife Rachel who took it, and she died in childbirth. Jacob pronounced Rachel's destiny with a curse. 

3. Teachers over pupils

4. Pastors over congregation

5. Religious groups over their people. 

6. Self-Imposed Curses - Rebecca cursed herself doubly because of the daughters of Heth. Saying things like, "I wish I were dead "or "there is no hope for me "are self-imposed curses. There is power in the tongue. Matthew 27:24-25- they said that his blood be on us and our children. This was a self imposed generational curse. 

7. Men representing Satan can curse- Witch Doctors, Baalam king of Moab cursed Israel. 

8. Soulish Prayers and Utterances- James 3:14-15- this is wisdom that is not God's wisdom-(demonic/soulish/earthly/sensual) These are preachers, fathers, and or husbands who have their own ideas for others-through criticism and negative power. Many problems come from the cursing of those closest to us. 

9. Unscriptural Covenants- Exodus 23:32- make no covenant with evil people. KKK/Freemason/illuminati/witches/voodoo/psychics. If any covenant is to be made only make it through the blood of Jesus. 

Forms of Blessing and Curses:

Deuteronomy 28 is a full chapter that defines blessings and curses. Verses one and two-"diligently listen to the voice and commandments of the Lord my God." Listening diligently to the voice of God is the condition to receive a blessing!

Not listening to God brings curses!

What is the summation of all blessings from God in Deut 28?

1. Exaltation

2. Health

3. Reproduction in all areas

4. Prosperity

5. Victory

6. God's favor

7. To be the head and not the tail

What is the summation of all the curses in Deuteronomy 28?

1. Humiliation

2. Failure of production in all areas

3. Sickness both mental and physical

4. Family breakdown

5. Divorce, alienation of kids

6. Poverty

7. Defeat

8. Depression

9. Failure

10. God's disfavor

What are seven factors that you may be under a curse?

1. Mental and emotional breakdown

2. Repeated chronic sickness with no clear diagnosis

3. Repeated miscarriage and female health problems

4. Breakdown of marriage and family alienation

5. Continuing financial insufficiency

6. Accident prone

7. History of suicide and unnatural death

Jesus Christ was cursed that we might be blessed! Galatians chapter 3 verses 13 through 14- Jesus brought deliverance and we must still meet the conditions for deliverance. 

What are the conditions for being delivered from a curse and receiving the blessing of God?

I.Have a clear scriptural basis

1. Recognize

2. Repent

3. Renounce

4. Resist. 

5. Ephesians 1:7-“He is so rich in kindness and grace that he purchased our freedom with the blood of his Son and forgave our sins.” 

6. Colossians 1:13-14- “For he has rescued us from the kingdom of darkness and transferred us into the Kingdom of his dear Son, who purchased our freedom and forgave our sins.” 

7. 1 John 3:8- “But when people keep on sinning, it shows that they belong to the devil, who has been sinning since the beginning. But the Son of God came to destroy the works of the devil.” 

8. Luke 10:19- “Look, I have given you authority over all the power of the enemy, and you can walk among snakes and scorpions and crush them. Nothing will injure you. But don’t rejoice because evil spirits obey you; rejoice because your names are registered in heaven.”

II. Confess Faith In Christ

III. Commit to Obedience

IV. Confess known sin of self and ancestors. 

V. Forgive all persons

VI. Renounce all contact with the occult images, charms, tarot cards, oujie boards, secret societies, witchcraft, trolls, horoscopes, yoga, 

VII. Release Yourself in the name of Jesus. 

Part 2 of 6- From Cursed to Blessed

Overcoming Strongholds

Notes: Overcoming Strongholds- Derek Prince

Daniels prayer was heard by God then God sent an angel to Daniel who encountered the Spirit Prince of Persia and the Spirit Prince of Greece. “Then he said, “Don’t be afraid, Daniel. Since the first day you began to pray for understanding and to humble yourself before your God, your request has been heard in heaven. I have come in answer to your prayer. But for twenty-one days the spirit prince of the kingdom of Persia blocked my way. Then Michael, one of the archangels, came to help me, and I left him there with the spirit prince of the kingdom of Persia."

"He replied, “Do you know why I have come? Soon I must return to fight against the spirit prince of the kingdom of Persia, and after that the spirit prince of the kingdom of Greece will come.”

Daniel 10:12-13, 20 NLT

The Prince of Persia and the Prince of Greece are strong spiritual beings that influenced the timing of the answer to Daniel's prayer. They are "strongmen"

Identify the strongman over your life and family and BIND HIM. 

People groups have certain spiritual strongmen over them. These are enemies without bodies. 

Nations also have strong enemies without bodies over them. 

There are weapons to overcome strongholds, strong enemies without bodies, and Jesus gave us  affirmation to understand that there is power to bind and loose in the spiritual realm in Jesus name: 

Ephesians 6:10-20

“A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil. For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places. Therefore, put on every piece of God’s armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm. Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth and the body armor of God’s righteousness. For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News so that you will be fully prepared. In addition to all of these, hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil. Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere. And pray for me, too. Ask God to give me the right words so I can boldly explain God’s mysterious plan that the Good News is for Jews and Gentiles alike. I am in chains now, still preaching this message as God’s ambassador. So pray that I will keep on speaking boldly for him, as I should.”

Ephesians 6:10-20 NLT

“Let me illustrate this further. Who is powerful enough to enter the house of a strong man like Satan and plunder his goods? Only someone even stronger—someone who could tie him up and then plunder his house.”

Mark 3:27 NLT

You must meet the conditions on earth so you can bind the enemy in the spiritual realm. Don't be passive. This means you must hear God and listen to his voice at all costs!

What are the conditions that we must meet on earth in order to be stronger than Satan, stronger than enemies without bodies like the Prince of Persia or the Prince of Greece or spiritual principalities and powers that influence nations and people groups?

Condition 1: AGREEMENT IN THE SPIRIT & PRAYER. Symphonize or harmonize in prayer = two or more people asking by the Holy Spirit. This is the challenge. For example,  if a husband and wife will harmonize/agree in the Spirit and in Jesus' name they will get whatever they want through prayer. Satan resists this mightily and is afraid of it. ““I also tell you this: If two of you agree here on earth concerning anything you ask, my Father in heaven will do it for you. For where two or three gather together as my followers, I am there among them.”” Matthew 18:19-20 NLT

Condition 2: THANKSGIVING- Jesus thanked the Father and the fish and the bread multiplied and Lazarus was raised from the dead. “Then Jesus took the loaves, gave thanks to God, and distributed them to the people. Afterward he did the same with the fish. And they all ate as much as they wanted.” John 6:11 NLT //“So they rolled the stone aside. Then Jesus looked up to heaven and said, “Father, thank you for hearing me. You always hear me, but I said it out loud for the sake of all these people standing here, so that they will believe you sent me.” Then Jesus shouted, “Lazarus, come out!” And the dead man came out, his hands and feet bound in graveclothes, his face wrapped in a headcloth. Jesus told them, “Unwrap him and let him go!””

John 11:41-44 NLT

Condition 3: PRAISE- silencing the enemy and the avenger. Acts 16: prisoners prayed and praised. “Around midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening. Suddenly, there was a massive earthquake, and the prison was shaken to its foundations. All the doors immediately flew open, and the chains of every prisoner fell off!”

Acts 16:25-26 NLT

Condition 4: PROCLAMATION- boldly proclaim what the Bible says about you and your family.  

““I tell you the truth, whatever you forbid on earth will be forbidden in heaven, and whatever you permit on earth will be permitted in heaven.” Matthew 18:18 NLT

Part 1 of 6 - From Cursed to Blessed

The Arch of the Temple to Baal (or to Satan more appropriately) came to New York on 9/19/16. It already came to London and it will go to Dubai next, and I'm sure to other cities around the world thereafter. Read your Bible to learn about the pagan god Baal in 1 Kings 10 and those who worshipped it in unrepentant and unashamed child sacrifice, sexual immorality, and idolatry. 

““I have made no trouble for Israel,” Elijah replied. “You and your family are the troublemakers, for you have refused to obey the commands of the LORD and have worshiped the images of Baal instead. Now summon all Israel to join me at Mount Carmel, along with the 450 prophets of Baal and the 400 prophets of Asherah who are supported by Jezebel. ” So Ahab summoned all the people of Israel and the prophets to Mount Carmel. Then Elijah stood in front of them and said, “How much longer will you waver, hobbling between two opinions? If the LORD is God, follow him! But if Baal is God, then follow him!” But the people were completely silent.” 1 Kings 18:18-21 NLT

My concern is that this will bring more curses on America as a nation? National and world leaders honoring Satan by propping up an arch of this representation is a sure way to bring curses upon America. It's another manifestation of defiance against the living God. 

But do you want blessings or curses to be upon your life and family? There is a way to be free from the consequences due to the poor choices of others. Curses and judgement can change to blessings and protection. Honoring the voice of God will bring blessings and his protection. One can be blessed even when the tide turns away from God. It's essential to hear and listen to the voice of God today. His Word is clear, and it is important to understand that hearing and listening to his voice can remove curses on your life, and create blessings in your life in the name of Jesus. 

I care about my country, this world, my friends and family as it relates to a personal relationship with a living, loving God; As it relates to hearing his voice, and as it relates to being protected by him in an increasingly hostile world. 

Even if the world goes opposite of God, and even if your heart naturally wants to reject God, you can still intentionally humble yourself before the Lord and ask him to open your ears to hear his voice. To soften your heart to him. Can you hear God's voice? It is a whisper. He wants to bless you and remove all curses. 

The Sign of Baal part 1 : http://youtu.be/Xktx7MD2SnE

Elijah and the Prophets of Baal: https://youtu.be/t2LvRXy06rc