THE POWER OF MIDNIGHT PRAYER

What type of Christian are you? Are you passive or are you an active Christian armed with the knowledge of the power that that comes with praying at midnight?

One of the most powerful spiritual tools God has given, but grossly neglected by Christians is the midnight prayer. Midnight prayer (or vigil) is the prayer done about 12.00am. From the bible and through ages, the prayers done around this particular time have always brought tremendous and unprecedented results. As a Christian, it is imperative that you live a life of vigil. There are levels you can never attain in the spirit without mastering the act of praying in the midnight. There are levels of revelations you cannot get without prolonged midnight prayers. And there are also satanic entities, thrones and chains you can never dismantle unless through prolonged midnight battles.

The midnight talks of darkness; absence of light and presence of blindness. It is for rest and unsuitable for labour. It is favourable to the purposes of wickedness, Wild beast seek they prey at night. Shephers watch over their sheep at night. The midnight is a period of severe calamities. Darkness has binding powers, it limits activities. It has separating powers. That is when all that is evil and unworthy of light is let loose.

Psalm 119:62: “At midnight I will rise to give thanks unto thee because of thy righteous judgments.”
Acts 16:25: “And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them.” You can provoke God with fearful praises at midnight like David and Paul. It is a time of release from every spiritual prison, when you utilize the mystery of midnight prayers, it would initiate the earthquake of deliverance that would set you free.
Job 4:20: “They are destroyed from morning to evening: they perish for ever without any regarding it.” The stronghold of the mighty can be destroyed at midnight.
Exodus 11:4:“And Moses said, Thus saith the LORD, About midnight will I go out into the midst of Egypt:”
Exodus 12:29: “And it came to pass, that at midnight the LORD smote all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh that sat on his throne unto the firstborn of the captive that was in the dungeon; and all the firstborn of cattle.”You can utilize the midnight hour to break the back bone of the enemy.
Judges 16:3: “And Samson lay till midnight, and arose at midnight, and took the doors of the gate of the city, and the two posts, and went away with them, bar and all, and put them upon his shoulders, and carried them up to the top of an hill that is before Hebron.”You can follow the example of Samson to uproot the gate of the enemy at midnight.
Ruth 3:8: “And it came to pass at midnight, that the man was afraid, and turned himself: and, behold, a woman lay at his feet.”If you want to speedily find your godly spouse, either wife or husband you can follow the example of Ruth by praying at midnight.
Matthew 25:6: “And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him.”
Luke 11:5: “And he said unto them, Which of you shall have a friend, and shall go unto him at midnight, and say unto him, Friend, lend me three loaves;”Midnight hour is the time to Ask, Seek and Knock the doors. Your petition at this hour makes things begin to happen for you. That hour is a weak period for the children of the bond woman.
1 Kings 3:20: “And she arose at midnight, and took my son from beside me, while thine handmaid slept, and laid it in her bosom, and laid her dead child in my bosom”The midnight hour is thde best time to catch the thief that came to steal. kill and destroy, while men slept.
2 Kings 6:13-14: “And he said, Go and spy where he is, that I may send and fetch him. And it was told him, saying, Behold, he is in Dothan. Therefore sent he thither horses, and chariots, and a great host: and they came by night, and compassed the city about.”The midnight hour is their own working hours
Midnight prayer is for Christians who are ready to penetrate into the kingdom of Satan and pulled down the walls of principalities and powers. It is for Christians who want to overcome even before the battle begins. It is for Christians who are fed up of their present spiritual state. It is for Christians who want to obtain all the resources of Heaven. Being a regular church member and getting indoctrinated into the daily religious dogmas doesn’t move the devil a bit. You become a terror to the devil and his kingdom if you can pray effectively, especially at midnight hours.

Confession
Heavenly Father, thank you for letting me have this knowledge about the power and mystery of praying at midnight. Strengthen my spirit to always overcome the body as I endeavour to pray and attack the strongholds of the enemy over your people and myself at midnight, and cover me with the blood of Jesus that the weapons of the enemy will not find me. I know that you own all the power and might in the world is yours, thank you for the spiritual weapons you have given us to plunder the enemy. In the Mighty and Powerful Name of Jesus Christ I pray, AMEN!

HAVE PEACE, EVEN DURING THE STORM

We are called to peace. Can we however, enjoy it during our earthly stay, when there are so many distractions, worries, frustrations and anxiety?

In Mark 4:35-41, Jesus and his disciples encountered a turbulent storm at sea. To the surprise of the disciples Jesus was still asleep in the storm and they had to wake him up.(v. 38,Teacher, don’t you care if we drown?) Jesus seemed not worried even in the situation, as he rebuked the wind and later the disciples (v. 40, “Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?”) 

Fear expels peace from your life. Faith dispels fear, according to the word above. Faith is the reaction of the human spirit to the word of God, and Faith comes by hearing, and hearing the word (message) of God.  Further, you can’t please God without faith. So it’s logical to conclude that without hearing the word of God you will always be afraid and you can’t please God. A Biblical demonstration of the same is when Jesus visited the sisters Martha and Mary after the death of their brother, Lazarus. Martha was frustrated and tried to vent her frustration at her sister Mary, who was then listening to the gospel at the Lord’s feet, while she was making all other preparations all by herself. However, her frustrations seemingly were other deep seated issues in her heart. Had she been asked, maybe her response would have been “It’s a long story”. Jesus realized this and told her plainly (Luke 10:41..”Martha, Martha, You are worried and upset about many things, but only one thing is needed. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her” ) Mary had chosen the WORD OF GOD- The only thing that is needed, according to Jesus. We need to embrace it too.

Peter’s time in prison is another perfect example of how we can have peace during troubling times. The squads of soldiers would have been overwhelming for Peter, but even in that situation, he had peace.Acts 12:4,6.. After arresting him, he put him in prison, handing him over to be guarded by four squads of four soldiers each. Herod intended to bring him out for public trial after the Passover.  The night before Herod was to bring him to trial, Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains, and sentries stood guard at the entrance. How would one afford sleep during such a time? The peace of God!

Our Lord Jesus  Christ knows the conditions in the earth and the resultant worries that could stem from the same. Just before he ascended to heaven he advised the disciples; John 16:33…I have told you these things, so that in me you will have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.

Having peace during hard and turbulent times can only be motivated by the knowledge that a power superior to the situation, in our case God, is in total control of the situation, and that this has not got him off-guard. Paul speaks to the Roman of this situation in Romans 8:28…..And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called to his purpose.

Do you love God? If Yes, then you qualify for the above privilege. He explains that God foreknew us, predestined us, called us, and justified us for the ultimate goal to Glorify us, so that we might be conformed to the likeness of Christ himself, so that he becomes a firstborn among many. This is because through salvation we become children of the Most High God, like Christ himself.

Knowledge of the word of God dispels the worries of the world, because we understand our position, privileges, rights and promises as children of God but above all we know he is in control and he causes everything work for our good.

Memory Verses

John 14:27…Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.

Philippians 4:6-7…Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and supplication (petition), with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

CONFESSION

Thank you Everlasting Father for granting your peace through your word. I surrender my fears, anxiety and worries to you for I know that you are in control. May your word dwell richly in my heart and dispel all my worries through the revelations of your word.  May you always remind me of your love, mercy and compassion through your word, encourage me when I am discouraged and strengthen me when I am weak. In Jesus Name! Amen!