Persistence in prayer!

Persistence in prayer!
- Pastor Ashish Mathews

Luke 18:1
Then He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose heart.

There's no such thing as unanswered prayers. Prayers are always answered. When you pray according to the principles mentioned in the word of God, you will have answers. There's no doubt about it!

This verse talks about persistence. Persistence is one of the keys in seeing the manifestation of your answers. Refusing to give up till you see the manifestation of your answer. Jesus spoke about a widow who sought justice from a lawyer who neither feared God nor had any respect for people. The persistence of the widow forced the wicked lawyer to avenge and settle her case. If an evil lawyer can be turned by persistence, how much more our heavenly Father who loves you and wants the very best for you! Refuse to give up! Put pressure on the word because every promise in the word of God is yours and is 'Yes' and 'Amen' for you in Christ. *We are persistent because it belongs to us. It's ours!* To be persistent, it is required that you keep your eyes and ears on the word of God and refuse to take 'No' for an answer. Use your authority in the name of Jesus. Bind demonic spirits who work against the manifestations of your answers and loose angels to work on your behalf and bring to pass what you are believing for. Be highly expectant and rejoice for your answer has been released from heaven the moment you prayed and it's just a matter of time till you see the manifestation of your answers.

Refuse to give up! God's word is God's integrity. He means what He says and He says what He means. If you hold on to His word, you will not be disappointed and you will have your testimony which will be a blessing to many. Like a bull dog holds on to his bone, I encourage you to hold on to the promises of God, for this is your time and you will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.

"I am persistent in my prayers. I am not of those who give up. I stay on the word and I refuse to give up. I have answers to prayers and I see the manifestation of God's goodness."

Be careful what you hear!

Be careful what you hear!
- Pastor Ashish Mathews

I Timothy 4:1
Now the Spirit expressly says that in latter times some will depart from the faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons,

We are living in the last of the last days. For some, worst days but for those who are rooted and grounded in the word of God it's the best of the best days. Glory to God. Our King is coming back! Jesus is coming back!

The Holy Spirit says in the last days some will depart from the faith, meaning they will no longer be disciples of Jesus, they will give up on Him and depart from Him. The reason some will depart is because they give attention to deceiving spirits and consider and meditate on the doctrines of demons. Jesus said in the last days many false prophets and false Christs will come and deceive many. The only defence we have against such horrific deception is the word of God. Knowing the word of God casually won't be enough in these last days, you are required to be established, rooted and grounded in the word of God. These false christs and prophets take the word of God out of context and preach on it. Like Satan, they make the Bible say something it's not saying. Selfishness and lust is at the root of such prophets and preachers, preaching the word of God for their own profit. Jesus said by their fruits you will know them. Unless you are established in the word of God and unless you know the rightly divided word of truth in it's proper context, there are high chances of you being deceived and taken captive by the enemy. Consider carefully what you hear and how you hear. The rightly divided word of God in it's proper context is our standard.

Refuse to be ignorant about God's word. Attend a Bible teaching, Bible based and Bible breathing church and grow in the word of God. Stop blaming people and circumstances for your lack of spiritual growth. Take responsibility and study the word of God in it's proper context. The word of God is your only defence against the masssive deceptions happening in these last days. Be ever hungry for God's word and stay around people who love the word of God and are hungry for it.

"I am rooted and grounded in the word of God. I am established in God's word and therefore I will not be deceived. Satan cannot deceive me because I know the truth and the truth sets me free."

What is my calling?

What is my calling?
- Pastor Ashish Mathews

Ephesians 2:10
For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.

Paul's first question to Jesus was, Who are you, Lord? and his second question was, What do you want me to do? Every person who loves Jesus wants to do something for Him. When you know how much Jesus has done for you, you want to do all that you can to serve Him and to bring Him glory through your life.

According to this verse, before you came into the earth, the Lord prepared your good works, your calling. Before Adam came, the garden of Eden was ready. If your calling wasn't ready, you wouldn't be born. You birth is proof that God has already prepared the good works you are supposed to walk in. God has given you a specific place in the body of Christ and a specific calling. Every believer has a place and a calling. No one is without a place and a calling. You were not born to make a calling, you were born to discover your calling, get in it, stay in it and bless the body of Christ and the world. Romans 11.29 says, The calling and gifts of God are irrevocable. Acknowledge that you are called by God and abide with the One who has called you. Your purpose can only be revealed by your Maker. As you stay connected to the Lord, He will reveal your purpose and you will enjoy each step of the way. Abiding in the Lord gives you clarity, direction, revelation and peace.

Friend, Joseph was called by God to be the prime minister of the world's most powerful country. But he didn't start at the throne. He started with His father's sheep and He was faithful. He was taken to Potiphars house, He was faithful. He was thrown in the prison and He was faithful there too. And finally He became the prime minister of Egypt. *He took every step as if that was his calling and served God no matter where he was and with what He had.* Where are you today? What do you have? Have a good attitude! Stay connected to Him and start serving Him, serve the body of Christ and as you do, you will begin to see yourself walking in the high and holy calling that God has for you. This is your time.

Speak the word!

Speak the word!
- Pastor Ashish Mathews

Romans 10:8
But what does it say? “The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart” (that is, the word of faith which we preach):

As a believer, the word of God MUST be in your heart and in your mouth. When you make a decision to fill your heart with God's word and consistently speak the word of God, you will see transformation like you have never seen before.

I can't emphasize enough on how important it is for you to speak the word of God. Everything depends on your words. Proverbs 18.21 says, 'Life and death is in the power of the tongue, those who love it will eat it's fruit'. Nothing changes unless your words change. You will only go where your words go. The reason many believers never enjoy peace is because they never speak God's word on peace. How can we enjoy peace when we speak what the world says instead of what the word says? No matter what you are going through, no matter what challenges you are facing, no matter how bad and how dark it looks right now, I dare you to speak Gods word. You may not understand it, but speak Gods word. You may not see any quick results, but speak Gods word. You may think and feel like nothing is working out, but speak Gods word. Let nothing stop you from speaking God's word. When you speak God's word, you cannot stay where you are, things begin to shift, darkness begins to disappear, daylight beings to shine and the glory of God begins to manifest.

Friend, will you make a quality decision of speaking God's word and only God's word no matter what? In the midst of darkness, challenges and chaos, Speak, Speak, Speak the word of God.  "Thanks be to God who gives me the victory through my Lord Jesus Christ. Victory is my inheritance and my right. I will not be defeated and I will not quit. I am child of the Most High God. This is my time and I am on my way to the greatest years of my life. Hallelujah to Jesus. I am so full of joy because Jesus is my Lord and the best is yet to come. Thank you Father. Glory to God."

Seeds or EMIs. Choose life!

Seeds or EMIs. Choose life!
-Pastor Ashish Mathews.

Proverbs 22:7
The rich rules over the poor, And the borrower is servant to the lender.

The Bible has lot to say about debt. The one who borrows money is servant to the one who lends it. God does not want us to borrow from anyone but rather He wants us to lend to many nations because we are the seed of Abraham. He doesn't want anyone ruling over His children.

The word of God is eternal and it applies to every age and season. Just because the time has changed doesn't mean God's word has also changed. Jesus is the same yesterday, today and forever. Deuteronomy 28 tells us debt in under the curse. Romans 13.8 says Owe no man anything but to love one another. Debt is one of the ways Satan gets control over believers because you get connected to the one who lends to you. Besides God doesn't want you depending on anyone else for meeting your needs except Him alone. God is well able to meet all your needs and satisfy all your desires. Matthew 6.33 says Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness and all things will be added to you. There is a kingdom way of having your needs and desires fulfilled. You don't have to depend and rely on this world system. The kingdom way is to stand on God's word and sow seeds consistently till you see the manifestation of your harvest. Instead of running to your relatives, friends, family and banks, why don't you trust God to meet your needs, wants and desires. Instead of paying EMIs consistently, why don't you choose to sow seeds consistently and let God do it for you. The kingdom way will give you a sweet sleep and keep you in perfect health with absolutely no anxiety. We don't live by the world system of buying and selling, we live by the kingdom system of sowing and reaping. Choose life!

Friend, I encourage you to choose the kingdom way. Every principle in the word of God is for your benefit. Refuse to take debt, refuse to borrow money. Choose the kingdom way, choose life. Eradicate every thought of debt from your mind because every one who takes debt is subject to and controlled by the one who lends. Declare total war on debt because debt is under the curse. Trust only in God, trust in His word. You are a seed of Abraham in Christ. God is your Source and Sustainer and He is well able to meet all your needs, wants and desires and keep you in total prosperity all the days of your life. Choose God! Choose His word!

Don't despise the mustard seed.

Don't despise the mustard seed.
- Pastor Ashish Mathews

Mark 4:31
The kingdom of God is like a mustard seed which, when it is sown on the ground, is smaller than all the seeds on earth;

Nothing in the kingdom of God starts big. Everything in the kingdom of God starts with a seed. A mustard seed is so small, yet when it is sown, it grows up and becomes great and the birds of the air can rest on its branches.

Do not despise small beginnings. Joseph came into Egypt as a slave. Jesus was born in a manger. David had five stones and a sling. Goliath laughed and mocked David but we know the result. Don't see the start as the world sees it, see the start as God sees it. When you make a decision to be faithful where you are and serve God with what you have, you will see supernatural progress. Remember, Small is Big when its put in the hand of God. When the boy gave his lunch of five loaves and two fishes to Jesus, the crowd of more than five thousand people were satisfied with twelve baskets remaining. When Jesus saw the small lunch, I am glad He didn't say "What are we going to do with so little, this is insignificant and absolutely nothing". You know what He said? He said, 'Make the people sit down in groups' Glory to God.

Friend, small is big with God. Start where you are and with what you have for kingdom expansion. As you invest what you have, Jesus said, when the mustard seed is sown, it grows up and becomes BIG and the birds of the air rest on it. Job 8.7 says, 'Though your beginning was small, yet your latter end would increase abundantly.' Celebrate the small because you are on your way to the Big. This is your time!

God shows no partiality.

God shows no partiality.
- Pastor Ashish Mathews

No one has been more misunderstood than God. Satan tries his very best to attack God's character and if you don't know your Father, you can easily be deceived. Know your Father, Know Jesus!

God does not show favoritism, He doesn't have favourites. He shows no partiality, He treats everyone equally. He loves you as much as He loves me and He loves me as much as He loves you. What God will do for one, He will do for all. Healing is not for a few favourites only, it's for anyone who will believe. Salvation is for all who believe. Prosperity, peace and protection is for anyone who will receive. The enemy loves to show God as someone who has favourites and will convince you that you are certainly not one of His special ones so he can hinder your receiving from God. Satan is a liar and a father of all lies. God loves you as much as He loves Jesus. God has given humanity all of His blessings and now whether we receive it or don't receive it, it's simply our choice. Anyone can enjoy the blessings of God. Anyone. Anywhere. Anytime. Jesus is the way. The reason some enjoy the blessings is because they believed God and acted on His word. The reason some don't is because they don't believe and don't act on God's word. It has nothing to do with God, it has everything to do with you, your choice, your decision.

Friend, don't allow the devil to steal the blessings of God by convincing you that God only blesses a few people. Anyone who believes in the Lord Jesus positions himself to experience the goodness and blessings of God. Know the character and nature of your Heavenly Father so you can adore Him, love Him and freely receive from Him. This is your time. Jesus is Lord.