YOUR PRAYER CONTROLES YOUR WORK. : JOSHUA. 1;16--18

[Innocent Uchenna Simeon]

"And they answered Joshua ,saying , All that thou commandest us we will do, and wither soever  thou sendest us ,we will go.

             According as we hearkened unto Moses in all things, so will we hearken unto thee, only the Lord thy God be with thee, as he        was with Moses.

            Whosoever he be that doth  rebel against thy commandment, and will not  hearken unto thy  words in all that thou                         commandest  him, he shall be put to death. Only be strong and of a courage."

         As a leader your usefulness is dependent upon your prayer . Nothing brings more blessing and effectiveness as you visit your people. Nothing put more of the seal of God upon  you before the community. Nothing does more to win the heart of your people or give you more spiritual stature and respected leadership than your prayer life .Nothing else can keep you spiritually refreshed, with message constantly from the heart of God. Nothing does more to bring the anointing of God upon your leadership.

It  was the insistence of E.M.Bound, apostle of prayer, that prayerless  leaders hinders God's cause.

"God wants  consecrate men because they can pray and will pray. As prayerless men in His way, hinder Him, and prevent the success of  His cause, so likewise unconsecrated men are useless to Him, and hinder Him carrying out His gracious plans ,and in executing His noble purpose in redemption".

       Your people need to feel God's power upon you, God's voice speaking through you, God's touch as you touch their lives. God's power in your ministry comes not from the fluency, loudness of voice, or your ability to express your ideas. Anointing is difficult to describe, but once the people see the real anointing of the HOLY SPIRIT upon you , from then on they know when you have it and when you don't.

     Prayer prepares you for every aspect of your  work . Prayer brings the divine additive that makes a recognizable deference in your life, your words, and your work. Prayer make's you the person of God who is loved and respected.

      There three folds consecration and promise of the people of Israel to Joshua .  Joshua .1:16--18

  1. We will obey all your commands . 2. We will go where you send us . 3.  We will destroy anyone who rebels against you.

Every prayerful man is a commander of  men. When you pray people shall be at thy command.