“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.
Psa 91:1 He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.
Psa 91:2 I will say to the LORD, “My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”
Psa 91:3 For he will deliver you from the snare of the fowler and from the deadly pestilence.
Psa 91:4 He will cover you with his pinions, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness is a shield and buckler.
Psa 91:5 You will not fear the terror of the night, nor the arrow that flies by day,
Psa 91:6 nor the pestilence that stalks in darkness, nor the destruction that wastes at noonday.
Psa 91:7 A thousand may fall at your side, ten thousand at your right hand, but it will not come near you.
Psa 91:8 You will only look with your eyes and see the recompense of the wicked.
Psa 91:9 Because you have made the LORD your dwelling place— the Most High, who is my refuge—
Psa 91:10 no evil shall be allowed to befall you, no plague come near your tent.
Psa 91:11 For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.
Psa 91:12 On their hands they will bear you up, lest you strike your foot against a stone.
Psa 91:13 You will tread on the lion and the adder; the young lion and the serpent you will trample underfoot.
Psa 91:14 “Because he holds fast to me in love, I will deliver him; I will protect him, because he knows my name.
Psa 91:15 When he calls to me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble; I will rescue him and honor him.
Psa 91:16 With long life I will satisfy him and show him my salvation.”
http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/t/o/totheeb4.htm
To Thee before the close of day,
Creator of the world, we pray
That, with Thy wonted favor, Thou
Wouldst be our Guard and Keeper now.
From all ill dreams defend our sight,
From fears and terrors of the night;
Withhold from us our ghostly foe,
That spot of sin we may not know.
O Father, that we ask be done,
Through Jesus Christ, Thine only Son,
Who, with the Holy Ghost and Thee,
Doth live and reign eternally.
—Words: Unknown author, 7th Century (Te lucis ante terminum); translated from Latin to English by John M. Neale, 1852
A Mighty Fortress is our God {Lyrics and Composer: Martin Luther, 1529}
A mighty fortress is our God, a bulwark never failing;
Our helper He, amid the flood of mortal ills prevailing:
For still our ancient foe doth seek to work us woe;
His craft and power are great, and, armed with cruel hate,
On earth is not his equal.
Did we in our own strength confide, our striving would be losing;
Were not the right Man on our side, the Man of God’s own choosing:
Dost ask who that may be? Christ Jesus, it is He;
Lord Sabaoth, His Name, from age to age the same,
And He must win the battle.
And though this world, with devils filled, should threaten to undo us,
We will not fear, for God hath willed His truth to triumph through us:
The Prince of Darkness grim, we tremble not for him;
His rage we can endure, for lo, his doom is sure,
One little word shall fell him.
That word above all earthly powers, no thanks to them, abideth;
The Spirit and the gifts are ours through Him Who with us sideth:
Let goods and kindred go, this mortal life also;
The body they may kill: God’s truth abideth still,
His kingdom is forever.
Now unto the King Eternal, Immortal, Invisible, the Only Wise God,
Be Honour and Glory Forever and Ever, amen! (1Tim.1:17)