DOMINION MANDATE DAILY DEVOTIONAL

TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2020

PRAYING FOR THE MINISTRY

BIBLE READING: PSALM 133: 1-3

From him who the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each person does its work. Ephesians 4:16 (NIV).

Ministry is like a giant Boeing aircraft. For its smooth take-off and safe landing a lot of people and processes are involved. It is necessary that attention be paid to every minute detail; from the manufacturing of the aircraft to it's maintenance, repair, overhaul, turnaround (refuelling, cleaning, catering services, baggage check-in, boarding, etc.), to air traffic control, to take-off, cruising and touchdown, extra care is taken. There has to be synergy between the people involved in all these processes because any negligence can result in a catastrophe.

Every God ordained and mandated ministry like an aircraft, carries destinies, kingdom assignments, potentials and inheritances. To bring these to bear, the leadership and the membership of that ministry must work as a unit. As the Psalmist said; How good and pleasant it is, when brothers live together in unity. It is like the precious oil poured on the head, running down on Aaron's beard, down upon the collar of his robes. It is as if the dew of Hermon were falling on Mount Zion. For there the Lord bestows His blessing, even life for evermore. Psalm 133:1-3(NIV).

The oil (grace and anointing) that powers ministry is supplied through intense supplication and intercession. Maintaining unity and galvanizing resources is powered by prayers. The leadership praying for the membership and the membership praying for the leadership is very critical for ministry success.

Consider Isaiah 56:7, "These I will bring to my holy mountain and give them joy in my house of prayer. The burnt offerings and sacrifices will be accepted on my altar; FOR MY HOUSE WILL BE CALLED A HOUSE OF PRAYER FOR ALL NATIONS." The cardinal hallmark for the house of God is prayer. We should joyfully come to the house of God to pray, and more importantly remember that we are individual houses of prayer in the house of God. Let's turn our homes to houses of prayer. Pray for the peace of Jerusalem _(ministry)_: may those who love you be secure. Psalm 122:6(NIV).

ACTION POINT:
Lord, I make a commitment and sign up today to make my home a house of prayer for Dominion City. To constantly bring offerings and sacrificial prayer for her in Jesus name, Amen!

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