Freedom is Free For All

As I finished up my devotion time on the train on my way to work, I received an understanding of the word I just read. This came from Psalms 14:7. In this verse the psalmist speaks about how the Lord will set the captives free and the people will rejoice. The truth is, that has already been done. Freedom came when the work on the Cross was finished.

But Christ has rescued us from the curse pronounced by the law. When he was hung on the cross, he took upon himself the curse for our wrongdoing. For it is written in the Scriptures, “Cursed is everyone who is hung on a tree.”Galatians 3:13 (NLT)

Jesus fulfilled that duty when he died for everyone to receive salvation. This is an amazing gift that cancels everything that you have ever done in your life or that has happened to you. All past hurts, pains, failures, addictions, fears, bad habits and lifestyles are no longer a factor. The Lamb that was slain took care of all of that by sacrificing Himself for us.

But I know for myself, sometimes I forget that this means I am free from everything. Free from man's opinions, insecurities, debts, doubts, curses and worldly influences. I remember that I can not believe the lies of the enemy. Like the scripture says, "He whom the son set free is free indeed." John 8:36. God made it so simple for me & you. All we have to do is know who He says He is and know and believe who He says we are. We serve an Awesome God! Get your freedom and deliverance today! Trust and believe that it already has been done.

But the Scriptures declare that we are all prisoners of sin, so we receive God’s promise of freedom only by believing in Jesus Christ. Galatians 3:22 (NLT)

The 8 Prayer Watches: The 3rd Watch

This week, I am going to discuss the third hour of prayer. 3rd Watch 12MN-3:00am The Third Watch of the Night (The Breaking of Day Watch):

• It is time for Spiritual Warfare during this watch. A lot of spiritual activities occur during this time. Pray against Satanic attacks on your life, family members, marriages, churches and communities. We are most vulnerable to the devil’s attacks because at this time we are asleep. In Matthew 13: 24-25, Jesus tells the parable of the sower and how when the men slept, the enemy came and destroyed their wheat.
  
• Pray for divine protection and declare it! Psalms 91: 5-6 states “You shall not be afraid of the terror by night, Nor of the arrow that flies by day,6 Nor of the pestilence that walks in darkness, Nor of the destruction that lays waste at noonday.”
  
• This watch hour will strengthen your faith. It is the same time that Peter denied Christ 3 times. Matt. 26: 34, 74; Mark 14: 30; Luke 22:34; John 13: 38
  
• Dreams flow during this hour. For many this is how God communicates with them. The devil can also attack you in dreams (nightmares), so always pray before you go to sleep and ask God to keep you from the enemy’s devices.
  
• Deliverance occurs at this time. God delivered the Israelites from bondage during this time and Samson carried the gates of the city, Judges 16: 3-4. During this time the wicked are destroyed and there is angelic intervention.
  
• This is time to pray for marriages and to be married. Midnight is when the bridegroom came for his bride, Matthew 25:6, and this is the time Boaz found Ruth at his feet asleep, Ruth 3: 1-10.
  
• This is the perfect time to make your case in prayer unto the Lord. Wakeup and pray against every distraction and destruction that is robbing you of God’s blessings and provisions on your life, Luke 11: 5-13.
  
• Daniel broke through in prayer for 21 days at this watch hour for a principality to let go of the revelation God was revealing to him. Daniel 10: 13-14 If you are going through a pressing situation, doubt, unbelief or not sure what direction you should be going through, pray like Daniel did for 21 days and ask the Lord to give you a revelation.
  
  Please remember all for these prayer points during these hours of prayer. It will strengthen you and allow the Lord to continue to do a mighty work in your life. Also for more on the third watch, please visit the National Prayer Watch website.