(Fasting and prayer day 13)
“But He answered her not a word…Then Jesus answered and said to her, “O woman, great is your faith! Let it be to you as you desire.” And her daughter was healed from that very hour” (Mt 15:23, 28)

As pastors, we always encourage our congregation to pay the price for spiritual maturity. This is our counsel: Invest time and effort in prayer, and the study of the Word of God. Your very character shall change. You shall become strong, happy and confident like your Lord. You shall become a new person that even you will love to meet. God will be your friend. Even you shall be your best friend. You will never feel lonely. No matter how bad your past was, in Christ, your future is blameless. And also glorious, I may add…

Along the way of spiritual maturity, the Holy Spirit may lead you to a season when Christ will be silent. It feels like God listens but He is not willing to answer your prayers. This is a very difficult test to pass. But the reward for the successful students is wonderful. This training is necessary so that your faith in God will be purified. You shall no longer trust in your feelings about Jesus, but you shall trust in the Lord completely, no matter your feelings. Even when prayers are ignored by God, you need to remain in the Spirit and you need to continue praying. The only exception is if God clearly says NO to you! Then you can stop that prayer. If not, the prayer and worship must go on. Under no circumstances you should withdraw from the presence of God, doubt God’s goodness to you and backslide. That is the devil’s plan. Disappoint the devil!!! Make God happy by staying at the feet of Jesus where the crumbs of mercy, grace, prosperity and healing shall prove to be more than enough for you and your family!!!

This is the story of a mother whose daughter had an incurable disease. She came from the area of Tyre, the place from where the wicked Queen Jezebel came from. No wonder the disciples had no mercy for her. But she is a wonderful teacher in the school of faith. Be like this woman who stayed in the presence of Jesus, even when the Lord kept silent, even when His disciples told Him to drive her away and even when He called her ‘a dog’. She just stayed there in the presence of Jesus, knowing that it the only place of hope. She took it all knowing that in God’s presence all things are possible and there is fullness of joy at last! Her faith, humility and patience were rewarded. Her problem was solved! Her daughter was healed ‘that hour’. Be like this woman! Let her be your teacher today. Go to her class and let her talk. You listen and obey! I am glad I did!!!

In Christ I declare:
I am a child of God!
I believe in Jesus Christ!
Even if he speaks or not, I still believe in Him! Even if He slays me, I will still trust my Lord Jesus Christ!
Nothing is impossible for me, because I believe in Jesus Christ 100%!
My future is blameless and glorious!
I reject doubt, fear and pride!
My testimony has come!
I and my family, we are healed!
To the glory of God!
In Jesus name
Amen!