4 Powerful Practices For Answered Prayer

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Four Powerful Practices For Answered Prayer

In Numbers 20:1-13, the Israelites face a dire situation in the wilderness without water. Moses and Aaron seek God's guidance, and despite Moses' moment of frustration, God provides water from a rock. This story reveals four key practices for answered prayer: prioritizing God's presence over human counsel, embracing new challenges as pioneers, focusing on the spiritual reality behind problems, and cultivating unwavering trust in God's promises. By applying these principles, we can align our lives with God's will and witness His miraculous answers. Reflect on how you can seek God's presence, embrace new steps of faith, shift your perspective to see the Holy Spirit at work, and strengthen your trust in God's promises.

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GLOSSARY OF TERMS AND FACTOIDS

Pursue His presence: Refers to seeking a personal experience with God's presence, often through prayer or worship.

Tabernacle Explanation: In the Bible, the Tabernacle was a sacred tent where God's presence dwelled during the Israelites' journey through the wilderness.

Pneuma: A Greek term used in the New Testament, meaning "spirit" or "breath," often referring to the Holy Spirit.

Living Water: A metaphor used by Jesus in John 7:37-39, symbolizing the Holy Spirit who provides spiritual life and sustenance.

Glorious presence of the Lord: Refers to a tangible or overwhelming sense of God's divine presence.

The Rock of Christ: A metaphor from 1 Corinthians 10:4, symbolizing Jesus as the spiritual foundation and source of provision.

Blood of Jesus: Refers to Jesus' sacrificial death on the cross, which Christians believe provides forgiveness of sins and redemption.

Redeemed: Refers to those who have been saved by Jesus, often meaning they have been spiritually rescued or restored to God.

Holy Spirit (or Holy Ghost): The third person of the Trinity in Christian belief, considered God's presence actively working in the world and in believers.

Trust in God’s provision: Refers to relying on God to meet spiritual, emotional, and physical needs.

Answered prayer: When God responds to someone's prayer, often in ways that fulfill their needs or align with His plan.

Mighty warriors: A spiritual metaphor referring to believers who fight life's battles with faith, relying on God's strength.

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Numbers 20:1-13

'In the first month of the year, the whole community of Israel arrived in the wilderness of Zin and camped at Kadesh. While they were there, Miriam died and was buried. The people blamed Moses and said, “If only we had died in the Lord ’s presence with our brothers! Why have you brought the congregation of the Lord ’s people into this wilderness to die, along with all our livestock? Why did you make us leave Egypt and bring us here to this terrible place? This land has no grain, no figs, no grapes, no pomegranates, and no water to drink!” Moses and Aaron turned away from the people and went to the entrance of the Tabernacle, where they fell face down on the ground. Then the glorious presence of the Lord appeared to them, There was no water for the people to drink at that place, so they rebelled against Moses and Aaron. “You and Aaron must take the staff and assemble the entire community. As the people watch, speak to the rock over there, and it will pour out its water. You will provide enough water from the rock to satisfy the whole community and their livestock.” So Moses did as he was told. He took the staff from the place where it was kept before the Lord . Then he and Aaron summoned the people to come and gather at the rock. “Listen, you rebels!” he shouted. “Must we bring you water from this rock?” Then Moses raised his hand and struck the rock twice with the staff, and water gushed out. So the entire community and their livestock drank their fill. But the Lord said to Moses and Aaron, “Because you did not trust me enough to demonstrate my holiness to the people of Israel, you will not lead them into the land I am giving them!” This place was known as the waters of Meribah (which means “arguing”) because there the people of Israel argued with the Lord , and there he demonstrated his holiness among them. and the Lord said to Moses, '

1 Corinthians 10:4

'and all of them drank the same spiritual water. For they drank from the spiritual rock that traveled with them, and that rock was Christ. '

John 7:37-39

'On the last day, the climax of the festival, Jesus stood and shouted to the crowds, “Anyone who is thirsty may come to me! Anyone who believes in me may come and drink! For the Scriptures declare, ‘Rivers of living water will flow from his heart.’” (When he said “living water,” he was speaking of the Spirit, who would be given to everyone believing in him. But the Spirit had not yet been given, because Jesus had not yet entered into his glory.) '

Romans 8:38-39

'And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love. No power in the sky above or in the earth below—indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord.'

Haggai 1:4

'“Why are you living in luxurious houses while my house lies in ruins? '