Pastor Greg shared last week the Lord said “He wants boots on the ground” It is important to realize - We're not just covering territory — we're reclaiming it. Last week Pastor Greg quoted Duet that the promise to Moses that everywhere the sole of hisfoot reads is Holy Ground. I always memorized that promise in Joshua 1:3 but I think is it significant to recognize this is a generational promise. Because God gave it to Joshua after Moses passed the torch. How many of us have promises from God that have yet to be fulfilled? How many of the promises have been shifted into transgenerational consciousness? Where we realize that we might never see the promise completely fulfilled in our lifetime but if we lay the proper ground work and cultivate a culture of prayer and freedom in worship, those that are coming after us might actually be able to walk into the promised land. Unrestricted by legalism and the religious spirit that wants to choke out pure expressions of the Holy Spirit… Joshua served Moses faithfully - He was there and guarded the tent of meeting - he went halfway up the mountain when Moses received the 10 commandments - and Joshua ultimately went where Moses could not. Joshua lead Israel into their inheritance 1. Prayer is a privilege Devotion leads to encounter Encounter leads to devotion 2. Prayer Prepares Prayer in private produces power in public Luke 5:16 [NLT] Matthew 6:6 [NKJV] Fasting and Prayer reveals your identity and gives you a Holy boldness in your authority Matthew 17:18-21 [NKJV] Jesus wasn't saying fast in the moment, it was a revelation that there was no battle there, Jesus had defeated this level of devil far before he encountered it in the boy. It was dealt with in prayer and fasting. In the secret place with His Father and the testing of His faith. 3. Prayer is Powerful James 5:16 [NLT] We haven't even began to see the impact of our obedience. We might never know the magnitude of our “yes”, the ripple effects our faithfulness, to hear the commission and intercede on the behalf of our county, our state, our country. This is the last week of the 21 Days but even when next week comes WE CANT LET UP! Main Rule in War; Know your enemy and know who you are! We have to know our weapons, know our authority, the Kingdom we belong to, and the government of His Peace. 2 Corinthians 10:4 [NKJV] If I have to fight I fight to win! Matthew 5:14-16 [NKJV] Light in the Greek is the word “Phos”. We get our word Phosphorus from it. Phos means “Fire”. We have embarked on something significant in the Spirit. This is more than just putting pins on a map - It’s about establishing altars! There are 3 Kinds of Fires Contained: A fire is contained when a control line has been completed all the way around its perimeter. This can be a natural barrier, like a river or rocky area, or a human-made one, such as a hand-dug trench or firebreak. The primary goal is to prevent the fire from growing in size. Controlled: A fire is only considered controlled when it is completely extinguished, including any hot spots or smoldering areas inside the containment lines. This is a much more intensive and time-consuming process that can take days, weeks, or even months after containment is achieved. Wildfire - Burning unconfined Firefighting strategies (The first strategy is to contain it) I love firefighters but for the sake of this illustration the firefighters are the enemy. To achieve containment, firefighters use several strategies to create a fuel break that starves the fire of the vegetation it needs to spread. Physical barriers: They use heavy machinery like bulldozers or hand tools to scrape vegetation down to bare soil, creating a firebreak line. Water and retardant: They use water from hoses and drops of fire-retardant chemicals from aircraft to cool the fire and slow its advance. 4. Prayer shifts Perspective We have to be on the offense when it comes to the enemy, especially when it comes to worry and fear. We have to stay in the place of Faith and that comes from the place of Prayer. Paul says in 1 Corinthians 9:26 [NLT] I don't want to be a shadow boxer, like one who beats the air. It is time to drive the devil out of our homes, out of our schools, and out of our land! Petition → Priest → “We humbly ask God to move on behalf of ourselves, others, and nations." Decree → King → “We enforce heaven’s eternal truths on earth with authority in Jesus’ name.” Declaration → Ambassador of Faith → “We boldly proclaim God’s promises, inviting agreement and breakthrough." Matthew 18:19 [NKJV] 2 Corinthians 1:20 [NKJV] Leviticus 6:9-13 [NKJV]