21 Days of Prayer and Fasting: DeeperNäide

Preparation for Activation

Key Verse: Therefore you also be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect. - Matthew 24:44

My son plays tennis, and one of the things his coach often reminds him of is the importance of being in a ready position. Feet planted, eyes focused, racket up - ready to run for the ball, ready to swing, ready to face his opponent. Without that posture of readiness, even the most talented player will miss the smallest opportunities.

Luke 5:1-2 describes the fishermen washing and mending their nets. This off-peak work seemed far removed from a miraculous moment. Yet this diligence placed them in the perfect position for an “at Your word moment”. When Jesus asked them to cast their nets back into the water for a catch, it was their preparation that helped them haul in their big catch.

In the same way, Acts 2:1-2 tells us the disciples were gathered together in the Upper Room, waiting for the promised gift of the Holy Spirit. They didn’t know the exact moment the Holy Spirit would come, but they positioned themselves in readiness. When the moment came, they were ready to receive the Holy Spirit.

Similarly, let us always be in a state of readiness by waiting on God with an expectation for God to move. Let us be in the habit of praying - on our own or with others, expecting God to speak and move in those times.

As we study and memorise God’s word, we’re storing His word in our hearts. By doing so, we make ourselves ready to encourage someone with the word deposited in our hearts. As we release God’s word to others, believe that it will unlock miracles and bring breakthroughs in their lives.

Response

• Take the next five minutes to write down a few simple steps you can take today in order to stay prepared when God calls.
• Then, ask the Holy Spirit to help you commit to building small, consistent rhythms that keep you ready for His activation.