Desperate, but Persistent

SHALOM FAMILY OF GOD!I am delighted to share a message entitled "Desperate, but Persistent."
I would like to start by explaining the meaning of desperate. Desperate means to be reckless or dangerous because of despair or urgency. It is having an urgent need or desire. The word persistent is persisting, especially in spite of opposition; persevering, lasting or enduring. The scripture reference is [ 1Samuel 1 vs 4 -28] about the story of a woman called Hannah. The story of Hannah depicts a desperate woman who was persistent in prayer and was determined to achieve what she needed in her life.

Hannah prayed a desperate  prayer concerning the barrenness of her womb . The Bible says Hannah wept. She poured out her soul before the Lord. Her heart was grieving, she was bitter of soul, provoked and of a sorrowful spirit.

There are times as a Christian when you should be bitter and aggressive in your prayer life as you pray without ceasing in order to receive answers to your prayers. Pray until something happens.

Although, Hannah was desperate in her barrenness situation, she did not compromise her faith in God. Some people when they are in desperate situations, end up settling for a half a loaf or substandard results as answers to their prayers. They console themselves by the common saying, which says, "Half a loaf is better than nothing." Remember with God there is no half a loaf, you should go for the best always.

You should not despair or compromise in your prayer requests. Hannah was even mocked as they thought she was drunk while praying a silent prayer and only moved her lips, and was perceived as being drunk.

Hannah was persistent in prayer and as a child of God you are supposed to be persistent in your faith.
Persistence requires perseverance and patience, which are some of the fruits of the spirit.

The Bible in Romans 5 vs 3-5, says 'And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also, knowing that  tribulation worketh patience, and patience experience and hope and hope maketh not ashamed, because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us."

Hannah had suffered humiliation from Peninnah, but she remained persistent, patient and hopeful to God. She knew that God at the appointed time was going to answer her prayers and bless her with a child.(Habakuk 2vs 3).

You become an experienced Christian if you persevere and be prepared to suffer and endure in your Christian walk as a child of God. There are times when it may appear as if God is silent, but if you persevere and remain focussed in your faith, believing God all the time, he will never disappoint you.

We develop fruits of the spirit if we read  the Bible and believe God's word and we are strengthened in our faith. The fruits of the spirit are love, joy, peace, long suffering, gentleness,goodness, faith, meekness, and temperance. (Galatians 5 vs 22-23). These fruits of the spirit help us to remain in our Christian walk.

Abraham, although he was influenced to be intimate with his maid Hagar, he was a man of faith, who was later named to be the Father of faith in the Bible ( Romans 4 vs 17 -24). Even Hannah who lived at a time when there was no baptism of the Holy Spirit, had faith in God as she remained steadfast and persistent in her prayer life.

There are people who end up committing sins as a way of trying to please their husbands, wives or partners and even other people, because of desperation and lack of patience. Just wait upon the Lord. ( Isaiah 40vs28 -31). But Hannah was not one of those who compromised their faith, and end up being called reprobates. ( 2 Corinthians 13 vs 5-6. Reprobates are people that have failed in their faith and are cast away  or rejected by God.

Don't be one of such people. Even Abraham the father of faith, despite having been promised by God  that he was going to be father of all Nations, he compromised in his faith by marrying Hagar and she conceived a child who was named Ishmael. He was influenced and persuaded by his wife Sarah to marry Hagar and he agreed. This is the same issue with Adam who was also made to commit sin by his wife Eve and ate the forbidden fruit. Some men compromise their faith and integrity by wanting
to please their wives.

Ahab was influenced by Jerzebel his wife to kill Naboth, in order  to gain or benefit by repossessing  Naboth's fertile land.
So brethren, I persuade you by the mercies of God that you remain faithful and persistent in your Christian faith and prayer life, so that you may not promote the devil's interests. 

Sometimes people or Christians end up sinning, because of jealous, greedy and competition. If Hannah had succumbed to the pressure of mocking and had focused on wanting to please her husband, she would have compromised her faith and sought for a short cut in her desperate need for a child. But thank God that she remained persistent and focused in her prayer requests, because she knew what she believed God for in her prayer.

Desperation can lead to impatience and doubt, which could deter or hinder a person from receiving one's blessings.
We should strive to be patient and wait upon the Lord all the time.(Lamentations 3 vs22-27). Without faith it is impossible to please God. ( Hebrews 11 vs 6).

In the scripture in 1 Samuel 1 vs 5, Elkanah  loved Hannah so much, although she was barren. Men should learn to love their wives, despite the condition they may be in.
Love is a fruit of the Spirit which must be practiced. ( 1 Corinthians 13 vs 4 -8).

When you love someone you do not just tell them that you love them, but you must show them, him or her  how you love him, her or them.
Elkanah demonstrated his love for Hannah by giving her a worthy portion. When Hannah was provoked by Peninnah, she wept and did not eat. People of God at times we need to be provoked in the spirit and fast  by abstaining from eating anything, in order to pray a fervent prayer which produces results. ( James 5 vs 15 - 17).

Persevere and continue in prayer, do not allow anyone to discourage you from praying.
Eli thought that Hannah was drunk and said put away thy wine from thee. ( 1 Samuel 1 vs 14 -15) Wine represents the Holy Spirit, that we should always be filled with the Holy Spirit and pray persistently or continually. ( Ephesians 5 vs 16 -19).

> Desperate people are not deterred by anything as they will always press on to access their blessings or breakthroughs.
>Desperate people are serious people who are determined to get or achieve whatever they want.
>Desperate people have an urgent need or desire in their lives and will not wait to be told how to pray or worship.

>Desperate people are dangerous in prayer and no demon or barrier will stop them from achieving
anything in prayer.

>Desperate people are extremists who will rise above limitations.

>Desperate people are prepared to endure and suffer for what they believe God for, in their Christian walk.

>Desperate people are consistent in their faith and belief in God, as well as their prayer life. They constantly adhere to the same principles and course.

Hannah in her barrenness was determined to have a baby and could not waver in her faith.
( James 1vs6-8).

If today you are barren, even in your finances, spiritual life or marriage and you need a breakthrough, you can be delivered from that situation in the name of Jesus. ( Joshua 1vs8, Deuteronomy 8vs18).

Remember, God gives us the power to make wealth and what you need is wisdom and knowledge from the word of God, so that you can gain ideas to create strategies and concepts for developing a viable business plan.

Desperate people are prepared to learn and gain the much needed knowledge for empowerment and success in business.

Finally, as I conclude this message, I would like to mention one story in the Bible of a desperate person who desired to be healed by Jesus.
Desperate people are determined to remove all barriers, in order to access their deliverance.
In Mark 2vs1-7, the story of a man who had been lame and paralysed for a long time, was taken  through the roof in order to access Jesus. He immediately received his divine healing.
The people who carried him were determined to take him to Jesus, by uncovering the roof and broke it and let the sick man on the bed to Jesus for healing. There are times in life, when you have to break religious formalities and barriers, in order to get want you want.

Whatever, challenges and problems you are facing in your desperate situation, be persistent in prayer like Hannah , until you receive your breakthrough. Pray without ceasing! ( 1Thessalonians 5;17, Luke 18:1, Ephesians 6:18.


May God richly bless you!

Evangelist Fanuel Masikati
Email address: Divinerevelations7@gmail.com
Cell: 263778495363.