BE TENACIOUS IN PRAYER

 

 

 

Greetings in the name of Jesus! I want to encourage someone reading this message, on the subject of prayer. It is pertinent to mention that prayer is very critical in the life of every believer. 

The title of my topic is : "BE TENACIOUS IN PRAYER!"

 

In Luke 18vs 1-8, Jesus told the disciples about the parable of the unjust Judge and the widow, who repeatedly and persistently begged the Judge and said , ' Grant me justice against my adversary '

 

Because of the woman's tenacity, the unrighteous Judge granted her request. Jesus emphasized this point to his disciples when he asked, ' Will not God bring about justice for his chosen ones, who cry out to him day and night? Will he keep putting them off?' ( v 7).

 

It takes tenacity, shameless persistence and patience, to recover what Satan, our adversary, has stolen from us. But today many believers are not aware of that fact. Instead they search for spiritual shortcuts.

 

 Many people are not prepared to persist and wait upon the Lord for answers. ( Isaiah 40vs 28-31). What some people need are quick solutions to their problems and challenges, which usually leads people to compromise their Christian faith and belief, due to lack of tenacity and patience. Remember, patience is virtue! It is part of the fruits of the spirit that measures one's growth in faith. ( Galatians 5vs22-23)

 

 Of course,  there may be times when we can  name it and claim it!. But there are also times when we must intercede fervently, for many needs and situations which require earnest tenacity, before victory comes. ( James 5vs 15-18).

 

 Remember, there are some things you can pray a prayer of faith on, and you pray one prayer and that is the end of it. You don't have to pray anymore; you just thank God for the answer.

( Mark 11vs 22-26).

 

 But there are other things you cannot pray the prayer of faith on, for God to accomplish what he desires to accomplish. The art of intrecessory prayer will have to be resurrected.

 

 Though your answer may be long in coming, be tenacious. When God hears your prayer of Faith, the answer is conceived at that moment. ( Daniel 10vs12-14). However, there can be some demonic interferences and hindrances that can prevent your angels from delivering answers to your payer requests, like in the case of Daniel.

 If God 's response is delayed, continue to carry the petition in your heart. Don't allow yourself to grow weary as you bear the burden. Don't lose heart and give up, for by doing so, you will miss the answer God has prepared.

There can be miscarriages in prayer.  That thing conceived in the spirit can be aborted, if we cast away our confidence and refuse to wait on the Lord.

 

 The Amplified Bible translates Matthew 7vs7 as follows; " Keep on asking and it will be given you; keep on seeking and you will find; keep on knocking ( reverently) and the door will be opened to you.'

 

 Jesus told the disciples that ' they should always pray and not give up' ( Luke 18:1). Remember, God is a rewarder of those who diligently seek him ( Hebrews 11:6 ). Ephesians 6vs18 says, "Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints"

 

To summarise, in order to appropriate God 's provision:

> You must first be in the will of God. 

> You must believe that it is God's will to prosper you . 

> You must be specific and tenacious in prayer. 

 

This is how Jesus taught us to expect and experience God's provision. ( Jeremiah 29vs11-14, Hebrews 10:23, Hebrews 10:35-39).

 

Hannah is another good example of a prayer warrior and woman of substance, who prayed a tenacious prayer.

She was desperate,  but persistent in prayer and never gave up or got  discouraged. ( 1 Samuel 1 :4-24).

 

She prayed consistently and persistently, until she got what she wanted. Don't give up or surrender. Tenacity and persistence is required in our prayer lives, in order to receive God's provisions.

 

Wait upon the Lord!  ( Lamentations 3vs22-33). 

Be tenacious in prayer!

Be desperate, but persistent in prayer!

 

Don't surrender!

Don't faint!

Don't quit!

Press on!

Pray without ceasing! ( 1Tessalonians 5vs17).

 

 May God bless you and give you strength, to be tenacious in your prayer life.

 

Stay blessed!

 

 

Evangelist Fanuel Masikati

Email: Divinerevelations7@gmail.com

Cell:263778495363