Lesson 110: SPECIAL EDITION – EXAMINE

God’s thought for you is for good. God wants you to live in peace and prosperity. He wants you to be healthy and happy. Jer. 29:11-13. Why is it then that so many fail to live a happy, prosperous and successful life? Why are prayers not answered promptly? Is there something wrong with God? Or is the problem with us? Let us examine ourselves today. May God guide us in the self-examination. Amen.

1. THOSE WHO FELL INTO A PIT SHOULD TEACH OTHERS TO WATCH OUT
As we searched the Scripture, we discover that God’s thought were for good for Cain, Esau, Noah, Lot, Eli, King Saul, Gehazi, King Hezekiah, Solomon, Judas and Nebuchadnezzar. But one after the other, they turned God’s favour to something else. Cain was the first-born of the world but despite God’s warning he lost everything. Esau was the first born of Isaac, but he lost his blessings because of food. Noah was rescued with his family but because of pleasure he cursed one of his children. Lot also was rescued but lie ended badly. Eli because of indifference lost the priesthood for his family. King Saul lost his kingdom because of his disobedience. Gehazi lost a double portion of the power of Elisha because of material gains. Solomon started well and ended poorly and so on. What do you think could prevent you from getting your blessings from God? Repent like Nebuchadnezzar.

Gen. 4:6-7; Gen. 4:9-12; Ex. 13:1-2; (Gen. 27:30-35; 7:21-23; 9:20-21; 24-25; 19:15-17,30-36:1 Sam. 4:12-18; I Sam. 2:27-30; 13:13; 31:3-6; II Kings 4:29; 5:25-27: ha. 38:5-6; 39:1-7; I Kings 3:11-14; Ecc 1:1-33; Luke 22:21; Matt. 27:3-6; Dan. 4:20-22: 4:29-33.

2. GOD IS NOT A LIAR. WHAT THEN IS HINDERING YOUR PRAYER?
The Lord God promised to answer prayers and He is not a liar. What type of prayers have you been offering? Have you got answers to all of them? Examine yourself if any of the following prayer stoppers are in your life: (i) disobedience, (ii) Secret Sin (iii) indifference (iv) neglect of mercy (v) instability (vi) self indulgence (vii) stubbornness. Surely God answers prayer but there is condition attached. Fulfill the condition today and your prayers will no longer be hindered.

Isa. 58:9; 65:24; Ps. 91:15; Dent. 1:42-45; I Sam. 15:22-23; Ps. 66:18; Jos. 7:10-12; Pro. 1:24-33; 21:13; Deut. 25:17-19: James 1:6-7; James 4:3; Zech. 7:8-13; John 15:7.