The Prayer Factor #4

Prayer Allows us to see the Spiritual Secrets of God

When we tap spiritual secrets we are in essence confiding with God by the authority of God.

Let me show you…in Daniel 2:21-22…he says, “He changes times and seasons; he deposes kings and raises up others. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. 22 He reveals deep and hidden things; he knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with him.”

The KJV says “He reveals the deep and secret things.” How do we tap into God’s secrets?

There is a four letter word that spells power…F E A R

Fear means: 1. Fear God 2. Be at Ease with God 3. Are your eyes on God 4. Respect and Reverence God

Psalm 25:12 “What man is he that feareth the LORD? Him shall he teach in the way that he shall choose. 13 His soul shall dwell at ease; and his seed shall inherit the earth. 14 the secret of the LORD is with them that fear him; and he will shew them his covenant.”

 The lord confides in those who have relationship with Him. When we have relationship with Him we begin to see things we’ve never seen before. Daniel was shown the very secrets of God because his relationship with God was full of Fear.

Now there is Three Results of Developing Spiritual Power

We must have

1.    “The Wisdom of God.” We must pray for wisdom on a continual basis.

2.    “The Peace of God.” Reverence and respect brings peace. We trust God in our relationship so much it takes away real fear. Respect defined is “the act of Noticing with Attention.”

3.    “The Blessing of God.” God’s blessing is upon MT 18:13 “and His seed shall inherit the earth.”

The biblical definition of Fearing God is Proverbs 8:13 “To fear the LORD is to Hate Evil. Love God!

Finally Prayer is Developing Spiritual Love

When we commune with God we develop something Daniel learned. Dan 11:32 tells us something amazing about who God is. “The people that do know their God shall be strong, and do exploits.”

I know you desire to be strong and do great exploits. Every one of us wants to pray for someone and see God do a miracle.

Ever heard a story of someone who did something amazing in an emergency? They lifted a car off someone and then when they tried to do it again they couldn’t? My Dad one Sunday went to make some extra money by helping a guy reposition his posts under the trailer he was living in. As they were jacking things up the guy crawled under the corner of the trailer and bam, it collapsed right on him. I watched as my dad ran to the corner and lifted that trailer so the guy could get out. The guy was taken to the hospital with crushed ribs. But my dad could never lift that trailer again.  

That power we seem to get in time of need is available to each of us in prayer.

The word Strong in Daniel 11 means we become firm and durable. That doesn’t sound exciting. Prayer is not about us getting some feeling; it’s about us being obedient and God moving on our behalf.

Exploits on the other hand means we are to do bold deeds and daring acts.  

In Daniel 11…the key Hebrew Word for “Know” is: Yada

It's Definition is staggering: it means Life Giving Intimacy. When you know God you get life giving intimacy.

I know this is a weird scripture…Gen 4:1 “Adam made love to his wife Eve, and she became pregnant and gave birth to Cain. She said, "With the help of the LORD I have brought forth a man."

Just as Intimacy in marriage creates a meaningful relationship, Intimacy with God through prayer creates a meaningful spiritual relationship. (Knowing God Brings Life)

Let me close with a challenge: This week what is your Written Commitment for Daily Yada?  What is your oath or pledge to know God in Prayer?

Have you Prayed in the church parking lot yet...