Thanks for the bump. Here are some highlights from the article I posted:
Nonetheless, intercession can nullify those spiritual plans of the enemy both for Israel and our nation. In recent weeks, the Lord has given specific permission to call upon Heaven for the release and activation of the mighty warring angels, including the distinguished archangel Michael.
In the book of Daniel we see special significance on the role of Michael and the implementation of Heavenly plans here on the earth. Our vision and concentration is placed solely upon the Lord and His Holy Spirit. Nevertheless, God has chosen the agency of man to release the resources of Heaven and hosts of ministering spirits to engage the adversary. That provides a source of great comfort knowing there are more for us than for our enemies.
So he answered, “Do not fear, for those who are with us are more than those who are with them. Then Elisha prayed and said, “O LORD, I pray, open his eyes that he may see.” And the LORD opened the servant’s eyes, and he saw; and behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha. (2 Kings 6:16-17)
Great and notable end-time purposes are presently being birthed and the enemy is doing all that he can to abort the destiny of this generation. Thankfully, the Lord has made an abundant provision of grace to establish us as overcomers if we will co-operate with the Holy Spirit and yield our will to the will of the Father.
“Nonetheless, intercession can nullify those spiritual plans of the enemy both for Israel and our nation. In recent weeks, the Lord has given specific permission to call upon Heaven for the release and activation of the mighty warring angels, including the distinguished archangel Michael.”
“Nevertheless, God has chosen the agency of man to release the resources of Heaven and hosts of ministering spirits to engage the adversary.”
Joya,
You must know from what I wrote that I don’t believe this is Biblical.
When Daniel prayed, the angel came to him to inform him of God’s plan for Israel, which Daniel knew from having read the Word of God to Jeremiah regarding the restoration of Jerusalem after the elapsed period of time....
Jesus did not instruct the disciples,(us) in such concepts.
We are to appeal to the Father in the Name of Jesus for what we need and desire. When that is the same as His stated will, we know he hears us and we have what we ask.
I have not seen in the Word of God, prayer practices that were described in the article.
I say these things not out of ignorance, or a desire to be contentious, for I am very familiar with this, and also those associated with The Call, and many more prayer efforts throughout the last 25 years, put forward by many of the same people, who no doubt yearn for nothing more than to see the church repent and the Name of the LORD to be exalted, however there have been no such turnings and I see a Church that looks more like it is headed for the great Apostasy than an awakening.
That is likely because of the distraction factor from extra-Biblical concepts in worship and prayer and meditation practices which have, over the years, diverted our attention from the great need for potent, undiluted Bible preaching, straight-forward teaching, and obedience, an emphasis which, if intense enough, could possibly deter a further slide in Biblical literacy and faithfulness.
During Israel’s greatest revivals, the priests were sent through out the land to teach the word of God, or else, at another time, assembled Israel heard the Word of God and repented.
There is no model in the New Testament, to my knowledge, of the concepts I have exerpted from your exerpts.
Why does this matter? and why don’t I just leave it alone?
Because it is wrong and it is confusion and it is not about Jesus, but the enemy.
That is not to be our occupation or focus.
I had hoped in my posts above that I conveyed the correct theology, but if not, then I pray, sincerely, that you may have a clear understanding of what the Bible ALONE is saying without the Addition of concepts that are not Biblical.
Since I am sure that all would agree this is not the use for which we have set aside the Prayer Room, we can take it private for more discussion, if you want.
Thanks.