Friday, 9th March, 2018
Bible Reading: Matthew 16:13-20
Memory Verse: Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee.
Psalm 122:6
While you sit down in your factory fitted air conditioned church, there are many who
dare not publicly declare their faith talk less of coming openly to erect a building for
worship. Some governments are not religious tolerant, especially to Christianity. They
take aggressive steps to curtail growth, including rezoning and demolishing churches.
One woman, the wife of a pastor, defiantly stood in front of a bulldozer that was about
to demolish their church. It plowed over her and they buried her alive.
The risks are huge but faithful believers are not backing down – but they are being more
discreet. About two years ago, new reports surfaced that approximately a 100 million
people throughout China have started to worship in “underground churches” over
traditional ones. This is well known open secret among Chinese Christians. China Aid, a
Christian persecution watchdog in the eastern country explained that in 2015, there
was “more than a 150 percent” increase in the number of “abuses” against Christian
followers.
We must pray to the Father of all Spirits to destroy age long evil traditions and subdue
government at war against the gospel. For Zion’s sake we must not hold our peace, and
for Jerusalem’s sake we will not rest, until the righteousness thereof go forth as
brightness, and the salvation thereof as a lamp that burn (Isaiah 62:1).
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Numbers 33 – 34
Quote: A Church that fails to intercede has lost the battle to the devil.
Prophetic Decree: The Fire of the Holy Ghost shall consume every unrepentant enemy
of the Gospel.
Prayer Focus:
