Notes : 40 DAYS PRAYER & FASTING 2025 || UNDERSTANDING THE PROPHETIC | RCN MINNESOTA | DAY 5 |17TH JAN. 2025
Theme: Spiritual Capacity Building and Weightlifting in the Spirit Key Scriptures: Matthew 17:14-21 β "This kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting." Ephesians 3:16 β "That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man." Isaiah 26:16-18 β Concerning ineffective prayers due to lack of spiritual capacity. Jude 1:20 β "But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost." 2. Main Teachings A. Importance of Spiritual Exercise Apostle Arome emphasized that just as physical fitness requires regular exercise, spiritual strength demands consistent engagement in prayer, fasting, and meditating on God's word. He likened this to visiting a spiritual gym to build capacity. Scriptural Support: Jude 1:20 B. Lifting Spiritual Weights Believers must progressively engage in spiritual battles, starting with smaller challenges and growing into handling greater spiritual confrontations. This is akin to lifting heavier weights as one gains strength. Scriptural Support: Matthew 17:14-21 C. Single-Minded Pursuit of God Jesus taught that if the eye is single, the whole body will be full of light. Apostle Arome encouraged believers to focus solely on God's kingdom (Matthew 6:33) to receive divine illumination and clarity in life. Scriptural Support: Matthew 6:33, Matthew 6:22 D. Perseverance in Prayer Persistent prayer builds spiritual stamina, leading to divine revelations and breakthrough. Apostle Arome illustrated that consistent prayer prevents distraction and aligns believers with God's purpose. Scriptural Support: Luke 18:1-8 3. Illustrations and Examples A. Weightlifting Analogy The analogy of physical gyms and lifting dumbbells was used to explain spiritual growth. Just as one progresses from lighter to heavier weights, believers must gradually build spiritual strength to tackle greater challenges. B. Rain Stopping Testimony Apostle Arome recounted stopping rain during a crusade through prayer, illustrating the power of spiritual authority when built through consistent practice. C. Deliverance in the Home He shared how the anointing upon him caused demons to manifest spontaneously in his home after a conference, demonstrating how spiritual capacity can influence one's environment. 4. Theological Insights A. Faith and Capacity Faith, even as small as a mustard seed, can move mountains (Matthew 17:20). However, certain challenges require deeper spiritual preparation through fasting and prayer. B. Authority Over Demonic Powers Understanding and exercising spiritual authority is critical. Jesus frequently addressed demonic oppression, highlighting the need for believers to recognize and confront spiritual forces. C. Assurance Through Spiritual Exercise Persistent engagement in prayer brings divine assurance, serving as a spiritual currency that fortifies believers against doubt and fear. 5. Practical Applications A. Consistent Prayer and Fasting Commit to regular prayer and fasting to build spiritual strength. B. Engage in Spiritual Warfare Identify spiritual challenges in personal life, family, and community, and confront them through focused prayer. C. Maintain a Worshipful Atmosphere Create an environment conducive to spiritual growth by engaging in worship and avoiding distractions. D. Physical and Spiritual Balance Stay hydrated, eat wisely during fasts, and maintain good hygiene to support physical health while engaging in spiritual disciplines. 6.Key Takeaways Spiritual strength requires consistent exercise in prayer and fasting. Faith must be active and can grow through persistent spiritual engagement. Certain breakthroughs only come through deeper consecration. Spiritual authority is developed over time through obedience and practice. Focused pursuit of God brings light and clarity to all aspects of life. 7. Conclusion As the congregation continues in the 40-day fast, Apostle Arome urged believers to deepen their spiritual engagement. He challenged them to become weightlifters in the spirit, lifting spiritual burdens within their families, communities, and territories. This call to action emphasizes moving beyond comfort into active participation in God's kingdom agenda. 8. Complete Scripture Reference List Matthew 17:14-21 β Spiritual authority through prayer and fasting. Ephesians 3:16 β Strengthened with might by God's Spirit. Isaiah 26:16-18 β The futility of prayers without spiritual capacity. Jude 1:20 β Building faith through praying in the Holy Ghost. Matthew 6:33 β Seeking God's kingdom first. Luke 18:1-8 β The power of persistent prayer. 1 Samuel 17:34-37 β David's testimony of lifting spiritual weights. Proverbs 20:27 β The spirit of man as the lamp of the Lord.
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Notes : 40 DAYS PRAYER & FASTING 2025 || UNDERSTANDING THE PROPHETIC | RCN MINNESOTA | DAY 5 |17TH JAN. 2025
Theme: Spiritual Capacity Building and Weightlifting in the Spirit
Key Scriptures:
Matthew 17:14-21 β "This kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting."
Ephesians 3:16 β "That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man."
Isaiah 26:16-18 β Concerning ineffective prayers due to lack of spiritual capacity.
Jude 1:20 β "But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost."
2. Main Teachings
A. Importance of Spiritual Exercise
Apostle Arome emphasized that just as physical fitness requires regular exercise, spiritual strength demands consistent engagement in prayer, fasting, and meditating on God's word. He likened this to visiting a spiritual gym to build capacity.
Scriptural Support: Jude 1:20
B. Lifting Spiritual Weights
Believers must progressively engage in spiritual battles, starting with smaller challenges and growing into handling greater spiritual confrontations. This is akin to lifting heavier weights as one gains strength.
Scriptural Support: Matthew 17:14-21
C. Single-Minded Pursuit of God
Jesus taught that if the eye is single, the whole body will be full of light. Apostle Arome encouraged believers to focus solely on God's kingdom (Matthew 6:33) to receive divine illumination and clarity in life.
Scriptural Support: Matthew 6:33, Matthew 6:22
D. Perseverance in Prayer
Persistent prayer builds spiritual stamina, leading to divine revelations and breakthrough. Apostle Arome illustrated that consistent prayer prevents distraction and aligns believers with God's purpose.
Scriptural Support: Luke 18:1-8
3. Illustrations and Examples
A. Weightlifting Analogy
The analogy of physical gyms and lifting dumbbells was used to explain spiritual growth. Just as one progresses from lighter to heavier weights, believers must gradually build spiritual strength to tackle greater challenges.
B. Rain Stopping Testimony
Apostle Arome recounted stopping rain during a crusade through prayer, illustrating the power of spiritual authority when built through consistent practice.
C. Deliverance in the Home
He shared how the anointing upon him caused demons to manifest spontaneously in his home after a conference, demonstrating how spiritual capacity can influence one's environment.
4. Theological Insights
A. Faith and Capacity
Faith, even as small as a mustard seed, can move mountains (Matthew 17:20). However, certain challenges require deeper spiritual preparation through fasting and prayer.
B. Authority Over Demonic Powers
Understanding and exercising spiritual authority is critical. Jesus frequently addressed demonic oppression, highlighting the need for believers to recognize and confront spiritual forces.
C. Assurance Through Spiritual Exercise
Persistent engagement in prayer brings divine assurance, serving as a spiritual currency that fortifies believers against doubt and fear.
5. Practical Applications
A. Consistent Prayer and Fasting
Commit to regular prayer and fasting to build spiritual strength.
B. Engage in Spiritual Warfare
Identify spiritual challenges in personal life, family, and community, and confront them through focused prayer.
C. Maintain a Worshipful Atmosphere
Create an environment conducive to spiritual growth by engaging in worship and avoiding distractions.
D. Physical and Spiritual Balance
Stay hydrated, eat wisely during fasts, and maintain good hygiene to support physical health while engaging in spiritual disciplines.
6.Key Takeaways
Spiritual strength requires consistent exercise in prayer and fasting.
Faith must be active and can grow through persistent spiritual engagement.
Certain breakthroughs only come through deeper consecration.
Spiritual authority is developed over time through obedience and practice.
Focused pursuit of God brings light and clarity to all aspects of life.
7. Conclusion
As the congregation continues in the 40-day fast, Apostle Arome urged believers to deepen their spiritual engagement. He challenged them to become weightlifters in the spirit, lifting spiritual burdens within their families, communities, and territories. This call to action emphasizes moving beyond comfort into active participation in God's kingdom agenda.
8. Complete Scripture Reference List
Matthew 17:14-21 β Spiritual authority through prayer and fasting.
Ephesians 3:16 β Strengthened with might by God's Spirit.
Isaiah 26:16-18 β The futility of prayers without spiritual capacity.
Jude 1:20 β Building faith through praying in the Holy Ghost.
Matthew 6:33 β Seeking God's kingdom first.
Luke 18:1-8 β The power of persistent prayer.
1 Samuel 17:34-37 β David's testimony of lifting spiritual weights.
Proverbs 20:27 β The spirit of man as the lamp of the Lord.