Day 9 Of 10 Days Of Prayer Jan 2023
Day 9 of 10 Days Of Prayer January 2, 2023
“There can be no revival without soul-winning. In saving lost souls the Welsh Revival must be considered one of the most intense and effective revivals of all time. This was not a program for a few preachers or a campaign to get church members testifying to the saving grace of the Lord Jesus. There were no classes given on how to reach the lost. It just seemed that every Christian in Wales erupted simultaneously with a burning agony for the lost. The joy of salvation simply could not be contained by the believers as every coal mine, tramcar, office, school or ship became a pulpit for the gospel… There was no set pattern of strategy for the witnessing; it was simply born out of an overflowing joy and faith that could not be contained in those who knew the Savior.” – Rick Joyner
Paul had a passion for the lost.
Romans 9:1-3 (NLT) “With Christ as my witness, I speak with utter truthfulness. My conscience
and the Holy Spirit confirm it. My heart is filled with bitter sorrow and unending grief for my
people, my Jewish brothers and sisters. I would be willing to be forever cursed—cut off from
Christ!—if that would save them.”
We should share that passion.
“For God was in Christ, reconciling the world to himself,…” 2 Cor 5:19
Woman At Well – Zacchaeus – Woman Issue Of Blood – Demoniac – Woman Caught Adultery
2 Corinthians 5:20 (NLT) “We are Christ’s ambassadors, and God is using us to speak to you.
We urge you, as though Christ himself were here pleading with you, “Be reconciled to God!”
Luke 15:10 “In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God
over one sinner who repents.”
Abraham’s descendants became slaves. Those blessed to be a blessings became captives.
Exodus 2:23, 3:7-8 “Then the children of Israel groaned because of the bondage, and they cried out; and their cry came up to God because of the bondage …
God hears every “Oh God” today. He has prepared a deliverer. It is our greatest hour!
“I’m sure some high ranking jerk back in the states has told you that the secret to winning this war is
to die for your country. That is not so! The secret to winning is making the enemy die for his.”
General George Patton
Great teams know how win on their opponents field.
Many believers know how to play on their home field but no idea how to reach the lost.
Ways Jesus Helps Us Be Effective In Reaching The Lost.
Matthew 9:35-10-:1
“Then Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the
gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people.
But when He saw the multitudes, He was moved with compassion for them, because they
were weary and scattered, like sheep having no shepherd. Then He said to His disciples,
“The harvest truly is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Therefore pray the Lord of the
harvest to send out laborers into His harvest.” And when He had called His twelve disciples to
Him, He gave them power over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all kinds of sickness and
all kinds of disease.”
His Example
“Jesus went … preaching…healing”
“Example …the only motivational tool.” Albert Schweitzer
FOUR OBSERVATIONS:
1. JESUS WENT
God took the initiative when He sent Jesus. Jesus was always prepared to minister the anointing.
As He is so are we in this world. WIJD!!!
2. JESUS SAW
No vision for the lost without real contact.
3. JESUS WAS MOVED
Not have go see, but go see have.
Motivation does not lead to action, action leads to motivation.
Not feel good do what’s right, but do right and feel good.
4. JESUS EXPRESSED COMPASSION
A key motivation for realizing the miraculous is being moved with compassion
Compassion:– pity aroused by the distress of others, with the desire to help them. (Websters)
splagchnizomai :– to be moved as to one’s bowels, inward affection.
14x’s In the KJV compassion was Jesus motivating force.
We must follow Jesus’ example and corresponding action to our pity.
His Exhortation
FOUR THINGS HE WANTS US TO NOTICE
- The People
Weary – Scattered – Helpless
2. The Potential
Harvest Is Plentiful
3. The Problem
Labourers are few
4. The Prayer
His Enablement
“He had called His twelve disciples to Him, He gave them power…”
ACTS 1:8 “But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”
ACTS 2:40-41 “And with many other words he testified and exhorted them, saying, “Be saved from this perverse generation.” Then those who gladly received his word were baptized; and that day about three thousand souls were added to them.”
100 Years — 100 Nations — 15,000,000 Members An addition every 10 minutes.
The fields are white. It’s harvest time. Pray for labourers! Father we ask for you to baptise us with a passion for the lost. Holy Spirit make a passionate appeal through us for the lost to be reconciled. Reveal your heart for the lost to us. We declare London is the city of God. We loose revival. We cal in the harvest in Jesus Name!!!
Pastor Karl, as you did the Welcome Home Card Challenge, why not give out Gospel Tracts & challenge people to pray about who God wants them to give it to…shy people could simply ask for feedback, thus starting a conversation and/or inviting them to Impact
I learned years ago to Witness going through a Gospel Tract with someone.
I still often use Tracts to this day. Just a thought.
Father, move us with compassion. Let us see the lost as You see them. Ignite us with a fire that burns bright.
Dear Jesus help us to be instruments of your love in drawing the lost to you. Let our lives be a reflection of yours that people we meet everyday will say take me to your leader.
Almighty God, I command a desire to worship over my husband, children and grandchildren. May they feel the fire of the Holy Spirit burning in their hearts and run to your Son with open arms! Amen.
Hear i am Lord send me. I will continue to go bodly before the throne of grace for all my family and friends in Jesus nane. Amen
Heavenly Father, fill our hearts with compassion so that we may be an example of your amazing love and grace .It is such a privilege to do God’s work. Make us aware dear Lord of the lost souls so that we may reach out to them and pray with them and for them. In Jesus name ,Amen.
Father, fill our hearts with compassion and Love for the lost souls around us. Teach us with your spirit how to be sensitive to your spirit to do and say the things you want us to do and say. Let us see the things that breaks your heart Lord so we can can see the same thru our eyes. Teach us not to be judgmental towards our brothers and sisters. Prepare us Lord for all the people that will come to Impact Church so a revival will start in Lo don Ontario.
Thank you Jesus for people saved and disciples made💓 🙏🏼
Almighty God, thank You for Jesus’ example as we read the Word. As Jesus was moved with compassion, may we be so very sensitive to Holy Spirit to be moved with compassion for those you put in our path. May that compassion stir us to act on how Holy Spirit is directing us to demonstrate that compassion and manifest boldly Your love, care and mercy. We declare that 2023 will be a year where we see hundreds upon hundreds of souls in London saved, freed, healed and delivered. Thank You, Jesus. In Your mighty Name we pray, Amen.
A BIG YES and Amen!!!
Father God, you reminded me of a hymn today, part of the lyrics follow:
Here I am Lord, Is it I Lord?
I have heard You calling in the night.
I will go Lord, if You lead me.
I will hold Your people in my heart
I will always remember when I gave my heart to You. It was like removing an old fashioned snowsuit, heavy laden with snow and delving into your warm love. Thank God for my sister Karen in Texas and my co-worker Aileen who listened to your call and prayed for my salvation. Aileen asked me to church and I avoided her for a while. Then after Holy Spirit wooed me, of to church I went, gladly. Those precious ones reached out to me back in 1981 mean so very much to me. I am forever grateful. Thank you Jesus!
Thank You that You are drawing many people to experience Your goodness. Thank You that we can partner with You in Your great rescue plan. Help us to always stay on focus – enjoying Your love and loving people. Let love and compassion for others rise up in those who believe. We ask for our families to meet you. We ask for our friends to meet you. We ask for our neighbours and co-workers to meet you. We ask for strangers to meet you. We ask for Your will – none to perish, but all come to repentance – to come to pass!
Amen & Amen! Lord give us your heart to win souls into your Kingdom, to do the things that Jesus did and greater!