As part of our Christian mandate, we are on a quest to possess the land for Christ Jesus. We are reminded that the earth and everything in it belong to the Lord. With hearts filled with courage and faith, we declare that the ancient gates and doors open, inviting the King of Glory, our Lord, to enter and lead us in this remarkable journey (Psalms 24:1, 7-10 NLT).
As we step forward in prayer, we receive the witness of the beautiful union of God’s mercy and truth, righteousness and peace, blossoming like flowers on the land. The Lord showers us with blessings, and His prosperity drenches the land with a bountiful harvest (Psalms 85:10-12 TPT).
Love and truth will converge in our streets, and righteousness will flow from the heavens, touching the very ground we stand on. In response, our land overflows with bounty and blessing as the path is cleared for God’s presence to be known (Psalms 85:10-13 MSG).
Through God’s word, which we stand upon in faith, we recognise that the land we seek to possess is cared for by the Lord, who watches over it through every season of the year (Deuteronomy 11:12 NLT).
Prayer Points For Possessing The Land:
1. Acknowledge God’s Sovereignty: Begin by acknowledging the Lord’s ownership over the earth and everything in it. Thank Him for the privilege of possessing the land through faith in Jesus Christ.
“The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it.” (Psalms 24:1 NIV)
2. Declaration of Ownership: Declare God’s ownership over the people and the land, affirming that they belong to Him by His divine design.
“The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it. The world and all its people belong to him.” (Psalms 24:1 NLT)
3. Proclaiming Jesus as Lord: Confess that Jesus is Lord over the people, the city, and the land, asking for His authority to be established in every aspect of the journey.
“As thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him.” (John 17:2, KJV)
4. Seeking Angelic Intervention: Pray for the intervention of mighty angels to discomfit any demonic forces and principalities that may oppose us on this journey.
“For I will pass through the land of Egypt this night, and will smite all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, both man and beast; and against all the gods of Egypt I will execute judgment: I am the LORD.” (Exodus 12:12, KJV)
5. Commanding the Chief Demon Principality: Command the chief demon principality to be taken captive by powerful angelic forces sent by the Lord.
“No man can enter into a strong man’s house, and spoil his goods, except he will first bind the strong man; and then he will spoil his house.” (Mark 3:27, KJV)
6. Expelling Subservient Demon Spirits: Pray for the expulsion of all subservient demon spirits that answer to the chief demon god of the land.
“Let God arise, let his enemies be scattered: let them also that hate him flee before him.” (Psalm 68:1, KJV)
7. The Presence of Warrior Angels: Ask for the presence of warrior angels to accompany us as we step into the land, ensuring protection and guidance.
“Behold, the Lord cometh with ten thousands of his saints, To execute judgment upon all…” (Jude 1:14-15, KJV)
8. Seeking God’s Presence: Seek the divine presence of the Lord to be with us, just as He was with Moses and Joshua, empowering us to overcome any challenges.
“And he said unto him, If thy presence go not with me, carry us not up hence.” (Exodus 33:15, KJV)
9. Receptive Hearts: Pray for receptive hearts among the people to receive the message of the gospel with open minds and a willingness to embrace the truth.
“And a certain woman named Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, which worshipped God, heard us: whose heart the Lord opened, that she attended unto the things which were spoken of Paul.” (Acts 16:14, KJV)
10. Understanding the Word: Ask for open hearts, minds, eyes, and ears to fully understand and embrace the Word of God as we share it with the people.
“For this people’s heart is waxed gross, and their ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes they have closed; lest at any time they should see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and should understand with their heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them.” (Matthew 13:15, KJV)
11. Breaking Spiritual Blindness: Bind every blinding demon that obstructs people from seeing the truth and light of Christ, praying for spiritual insight to prevail.
“In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.” (2 Corinthians 4:4, KJV)
12. Peace and Acceptance: Pray for the expulsion of violence and resistance to the word of God, asking for peace and acceptance of the message among the people.
“And when the seven days were almost ended, the Jews which were of Asia, when they saw him in the temple, stirred up all the people, and laid hands on him.” (Acts 21:27, KJV)
13. Favor with Leaders: Ask for favour with the chief princes and people of the land so that they may welcome us and support our mission.
“Therefore many of them believed; also of honourable women which were Greeks, and of men, not a few.” (Acts 17:12, KJV)
14. Divine Favor: Pray for favour and goodwill with the nobles of the land that they may provide resources for our meetings and endeavours.
“And when she was baptised, and her household, she besought us, saying, If ye have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house, and abide there. And she constrained us.” (Acts 16:15, KJV)
15. Signs, Wonders, and Miracles: Pray for the outpouring of God’s Spirit with signs, wonders, and miracles to draw the people to Jesus and demonstrate His power.
“Through mighty signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God; so that from Jerusalem, and round about unto Illyricum, I have fully preached the gospel of Christ.” (Romans 15:19, KJV)
16. Prevailing Word: Pray for the word of the Lord to prevail mightily over the people and the land, transforming lives and hearts.
“So mightily grew the word of God and prevailed.” (Acts 19:20, KJV)
17. Magnifying the Name of Jesus: Declare that the name of Jesus will be magnified in the land, with His presence felt and acknowledged by all.
“And this was known to all the Jews and Greeks also dwelling at Ephesus, and fear fell on them all, and the name of the Lord Jesus was magnified.” (Acts 19:17, KJV)
18. Divine Protection: Pray for protection from harm by the blood of Jesus over us, our team, and our families as we embark on this journey.
“Fear not, Paul; thou must be brought before Caesar: and, lo, God hath given thee all them that sail with thee.” (Acts 27:24, KJV)
19. Genuine Faith: Bind religious spirits in the land, seeking a true and genuine expression of faith that reflects the love and grace of God.
“Thou seest, brother, how many thousands of Jews there are which believe; and they are all zealous of the law…” (Acts 21:20, KJV)
20. Holy Ghost Empowerment: Ask the Lord for Holy Ghost speed and empowerment as we work among the people, accomplishing His will with urgency and boldness.
“Behold, I and the children whom the LORD hath given me are for signs and for wonders in Israel from the LORD of hosts, which dwelleth in mount Zion.” (Isaiah 8:18, KJV)
21. Defeating Witchcraft: Pray for judgment and destruction upon witchcraft and its operations in the land, that God’s light may shine brightly.
“Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out.” (John 12:31, KJV)
22. Saturating the Land: Declare the land saturated with the power and fire of the Holy Spirit, bringing transformation and renewal.
“For the earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD, as the waters cover the sea.” (Habakkuk 2:14, KJV)
23. Overcoming Curses: Plead the blood of Jesus over the land, destroying every curse resulting from sin and covenants with demons.
“And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony…” (Revelation 12:11, KJV)
24. A Revival of Hearts: Pray for a real and lasting revival to sweep through the land, touching lives and awakening souls to God’s love and truth.
“For unclean spirits, crying with a loud voice, came out of many that were possessed with them: and many taken with palsies, and that were lame, were healed. And there was great joy in that city.” (Acts 8:7-8 KJV)
25. Impacting the Youth: Specifically pray for the youth so that they may receive the truth of the gospel and be saved, becoming powerful agents of change.
“When thou criest, let thy companies deliver thee; but the wind shall carry them all away; vanity shall take them: but he that putteth his trust in me shall possess the land, and shall inherit my holy mountain.” (Isaiah 57:13, KJV)
26. Hearts of Leaders: Pray for the hearts of nobles, kings, and leaders to be opened to the message of repentance and salvation, embracing God’s wisdom and guidance.
“I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour; Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.” (1 Timothy 2:1-4, KJV)
27. Provision and Resources: Ask the Lord to provide lands and houses among the people for our ministry so that we may have a strong foundation for our mission.
“And I have given you a land for which ye did not labour, and cities which ye built not, and ye dwell in them; of the vineyards and oliveyards which ye planted not do ye eat.” (Joshua 24:13, KJV)
28. Abundance of Blessings: Declare that the blessings of God and the Gospel will come upon the people as evidence of His love and kindness.
“That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.” (Galatians 3:14, KJV)
29. Preservation of the Harvest: Pray that every convert remains genuine and steadfast in their faith and that the harvest is preserved for eternity.
“My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father’s hand.” (John 10:29, KJV)
30. Flourishing Church: Declare the establishment, strength, and prosperity of the Church of Jesus Christ among the people, becoming a beacon of hope and love in the land.
“And so were the churches established in the faith, and increased in number daily.” (Acts 16:5, KJV)
As we embark on this journey of possessing the land, let us be encouraged by the promises of God and the assurance of His presence with us. Through prayer and faith, we can overcome any obstacle and bring God’s light and love to the people we encounter. May our hearts be united in seeking the Lord’s will, and may this journey be a testimony of God’s goodness, grace, and transforming power. Let us give thanks to the Lord, for He hears and answers our prayers. In Him, we find strength and victory, and in His name, we possess the land for His glory. Amen.
The Message Bearer, Cornelius Bella
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