Make a Demand on Heaven

Text: Neh.2:1-6
More Lessons: Matt.7:7
Bible Reading in One Year: Jeremiah 21-23

Occasionally in life, you are opportuned to stand before great people and you are asked, What can I do for you? It is usually an opportunity to make a great request but sometimes you mess it up and ask for peanuts. Nehemiah stood before the king and asked for permission and help to return and rebuild the broken walls of Jerusalem; he got it, … So it pleased the king t o send me;…. v6. Herodias’ daughter, prompted by her mother, stood before Herod and asked, ...Give me here John Baptist's head in a charger . And the king was sorry: nevertheless for the oath's sake, and them which sat with him at meat, he commanded it to be given her: Matt.14:8-9.

She got it. Elisha asked Elijah for a hard thing and got it (2kgs.2:10-14). Solomon, himself a king, had the rear privilege of being urged by not less than the King of kings to make a request; he got it: Wisdom and knowledge is granted unto thee; and I will give thee riches, and wealth, and honour: Chron.1:7-12.

When you know how to make your request to Jehovah, it is as good as standing before the Almighty God Himself and it is an opportunity to ask for the great desires of your life. Each time you notice the presence of God in a place, either a worship time in or out of church; or an unusual presence of God's glory all around you, it is as good as hearing God say, What can I do for you? Never let such opportunity pass you by; make a request, step into a great worship or anything that will make you a partaker of the glory of the divine presence.

Today , write a prayer request of the greatest desires of your heart; create an atmosphere of God's presence by praise and worship (singing) or by prayer, and present your requests to the King of kings, then expect an answer . Just as others got answers, you too will today. Thus saith the LORD, the Holy One of Israel, and his Maker, Ask me of things to come concerning my sons, and concerning the work of my hands command ye me: Isa. 45:11.

Prayer / Action
* Thank God for the honour and blessing of being allowed into His presence.
* Ask God to grant your desires by His greatness.
* Rebuke every barrier and road block to your answer.
* Declare that your pain will become a testimony today.
* Thank God for the answers.

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