Topic: Binding and Losing
Text: Psalms 149:1-9

Some weeks back, we considered the basics of intercession. Let us recapitulate a bit. Intercession is a ministry. Therefore, we must learn the rules if we want to become effective intercessors. You cannot become a master unless you practice daily until you quit the amateur ranks to the level of maturity.

Binding and loosening is an integral aspect of the ministry of intercession. Your relatives and friends need your prayer, intercede for them! Unless you learn to intercede for your relatives and friends, and break down the stronghold, they will not be released from the shackles of the enemy. We have enough power to bind the demon, to loosen the beloved one and to pull down the stronghold of the enemy for our loved ones to escape.

How do you enter into the stronghold of the enemy, deal the enemy damaging blows, loosen your beloved one and pull down the stronghold of the enemy without hurting yourself in the process? Psalms 149:5-9 gives an answer: “Let the saints be joyful in glory… let them sing aloud upon their beds. Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and two-edged sword in their hand: to execute vengeance upon the heathen and punishments upon the people; to bind their kings with chains, and their nobles with fetters of iron; to execute upon them the judgment written: this honour have all his saints. Praise ye the LORD.”

As you carry out the ministry of intercession, you must use the weapon of praise. Praise is your shield of protection. Continue to praise God and you will experience safety and victory all the way.

Memory Verse: 2 Corinthians 10:4 - “For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds.”