The Holy Spirit is in charge of the church of Jesus
Christ today. He is the person of God who is working on earth today and He is
God’s agent of revival.
Despite the pitiful state of His church, the Holy
Spirit is at work to make her ready for the Lord’s coming. The Holy Spirit will
make sure that the church is without spot or wrinkle at the coming of the Lord
Jesus Christ.
Ephesians 5:27 – “that He might present her to Himself a glorious
church, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing, but she shall be holy and
without blemish.”
Even though certain men have crept in unnoticed
(Jude verse 4) into the church and have deceived many, still when the Lord
comes, His church will be holy and without blemish.
The Holy Spirit has a weapon to use against the
invasion of deception in these days.
Ephesians 6:17b – “...and the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of
God.” (NKJV)
“And accept…the word of God as the sword the Spirit gives
you.” (GNB)
“And take...the sword that the Spirit wields, which is the word
of God.” (AMP)
What
is the weapon Word of God? The Truth!
John 17:17 – “Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth.”
The Laodicean church of our days thinks it’s already
having a revival because certain men who are operating under demonic influence
are performing miracles. This is a great deception. When we know the truth, we
are set free from the power of the deceiver.
The Holy Spirit gives us this sword to attack the
enemy and to pierce the hearts of both the deceivers and the deceived. The Holy
Spirit, being the Spirit of Truth, also helps us to discern the deception.
Prayers
for us
- Thank You, Holy Spirit, our Helper. Thank You for abiding with me in this our day. Thank You for bearing with me.
- Holy Spirit, in Your mercy, please help me to connect with You desperately, deliberately, consistently and steadfastly. Help me to keep looking unto You only.
- Help me to see my need of You, Holy Spirit. Help me not to think that I cannot be deceived. Make me see how vulnerable I am to deception without Your help.
- Holy Spirit, anoint my spiritual eyes that I may not turn away from the truth when others are being deceived.
- Holy Spirit, open my eyes more and more in spiritual understanding and revelation of the Word concerning the times that we are in now. Holy Spirit, help me to be more grounded in the Word myself, not having to depend on any man for the Word.
- Holy Spirit, give me eyes to see and ears to hear; don’t let me be blind to the deception around me.
- Help me to wield the sword of Spirit – using the Word of God with insight and understanding to withstand this great deception.
Prayers
for the Church
- Lord, have mercy on Your church for allowing certain men to creep in unnoticed to deceive.
- Lord, please have mercy on the unsuspecting people in churches who are being deceived by doctrines of demons.
- Holy Spirit, please visit the church and exalt the truth of God’s Word to expose every deception.
- Lord, many of those leaders who are now operating under the influence of demons started out with You and with Your Spirit. Please have mercy on them, visit them and deliver them by the truth of Your Word.
- Holy Spirit, please raise up men and women who will carry You to the pulpits to take a stand against the doctrines of demons. Lord, multiply disciples, those who have connected with the Holy Spirit.
- Like You counselled the Laodicean church, Lord, please bring the church of today to repentance and help her turn from her wicked way to the path of righteousness.
- Holy Spirit, please protect those who have not come under the influence of this deceptive age. Keep them by Your truth.
- Holy Spirit, please bring about the genuine revival that will counteract every falsehood and glorify God.
