Declaration
We decree that the Church of the Lord in this nation shall be covered in great grace. With great power, it shall fulfill its mandate to preach, teach, witness, and declare righteousness and salvation across this land. We prophesy that a spirit of boldness rests upon the servants of God to speak God’s Word. May the Lord’s Church be marked by the manifestation of signs, wonders, miracles, and the supernatural gifts of the Spirit. May the mouths of God’s people be filled with words of wisdom from the Holy Spirit. May our speech not be with the enticing words of human wisdom but in demonstration and power. We break a spirit of fear and intimidation from the Body of Christ. We say that God’s people shall confidently obey God rather than comply with the pressure from the spirit of antichrist in the culture. In Jesus’ Name, we declare that no weapon formed against the people of God can prosper! Every lying and accusing tongue that would spew hate against the Lord’s Church shall fail and be condemned. We release a fresh anointing upon the houses of worship. We speak divine strength upon the pastors, leaders, prophets, and congregations that they shall not grow weary in well doing. We decree that in this season the Church of the Lord Jesus shall arise in prominence and take its rightful place in government, culture, and society. We declare great grace upon the Church!
Scripture
And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all (Acts 4:33 KJV).
Word of Encouragement
Just after the Day of Pentecost, the early apostles went forth preaching and demonstrating the Gospel, and their message was marked by great power and miracles. However, they immediately received pushback from the religious establishment of the day as well as the culture in general. They had an instant decision to make. Would they comply with the demands of their opposers to silence their message, or would they continue in their God-given assignment? The Bible certainly teaches us to be law abiding when it comes to basic moral and civil law that aims to instill decency and order in society. However, there comes a point when man-made laws and agendas oppose our calling to fulfill the Great Commission and abide by biblical truth and values. We are then required to stand by God and His commandments. Yes, it might create conflict and cause persecution, but like the early church we will have to determine to obey God rather than men. Yet we also learn that when the early church took its rightful stand, God backed them with great grace and power. Sure, their message wasn’t always popular, but God intervened with miracles, deliverance, and supernatural manifestation. The Holy Spirit gave them the inner strength to stand in their calling and not be intimidated. God is releasing a fresh outpouring of great grace and power upon us in this season so we can be the glorious Church in this nation and impact the world!