KINGS CAN ANSWER YOU!
1 Kings 13:4-6
"And it came to pass, when king Jeroboam heard the saying of the man of God, which had cried against the altar in Beth–el, that he put forth his hand from the altar, saying, Lay hold on him. And his hand, which he put forth against him, dried up, so that he could not pull it in again to him. [5] The altar also was rent, and the ashes poured out from the altar, according to the sign which the man of God had given by the word of the Lord. [6] And the king answered and said unto the man of God, Intreat now the face of the LORD thy God, and pray for me, that my hand may be restored me again. And the man of God besought the LORD, and the king's hand was restored i him again, and became as it was before.
The above passage is an interesting story of a brave young man who although remains anonymous was responsible for one of the greatest upsets of his generation. Note that this young man achieved such a great feat but yet remained unknown. There is an anonymous generation that will do great things for the Lord in these last days. Their names might not be known nor be in the broad headlights or in colours, but their exploits will be remarkable and earth moving. Dont seek to be known or the applause of men, seek to be where God wants you to be. Our rating is not for the guinness world book of records, but on the hallowed Chronicles of Zion.
In this story, an evil king by name Jeroboam had hijacked the systems God had set up originally for worship and authority of priests in the land. Popularly known as the the sin of Jeroboam, He reinstated idolatry as a means of securing his kingship and control over the people. He raised 2 golden calves and placed them in two separate strategic cities for accessibility. (Bethel & Dan). He made himself the high priest and ordained rogue priests and witches as priests. He didn't just sin, but he made Israel to sin, this is the sin of Jeroboam. God was fed up with this and needed some form of order to be restored, hence he sent a young prophet who was a spiritual law enforcer that will discipline the king and bring some sanity back in the land.
After the exploits of this young prophet as seen in verse 2-3, Jeroboam decided to weild his kingly Authority over the prophet which backfired. Notice that the young prophet did not concern himself with the king as he diligently but sternly delivered his assignment. He never prophesied against the king who was standing by the altar watching the proceedings. His attention and utterances were strictly fixed on the altar and the message he was bearing. The arrogant king felt insulted, what an effrontery? what insolence the king must have thought and in his usual manner to strike up some relevance retaliated against the young prophet but to his detriment. His hands dried up and he couldn't pull it back to himself again. Then it happened in verse 6.....
"And the king answered and said unto the man of God, Intreat now the face of the LORD thy God, and pray for me, that my hand may be restored me again. And the man of God besought the LORD, and the king's hand was restored him again, and became as it was before."
How can a man answer when he wasn't asked a question? Very strange indeed. In his pride and arrogance, he had no choice but to beg by an answer to a young prophet that never asked him any question nor concerned himself with him. Suddenly the king was desperate and in need of a miracle. God had disciplined him. When we deal with altars, kings who are the principalities behind these altars have no choice but to answer us. Note the procedure.... Altar dealt with, king retaliates, king is disciplined. Not a single word was exchanged between the both of them and yet the king begged.
Kings can be disciplined!!!
Principalities in our territories can be brought to their knees only if we can deal with the altars that back them up. Our concern is not in the name of the king or the weight of his authority. Our concern is to bring to bear the judgement of God on the Altars involved. Once this happens, the wrath of God will administer judgement to the kings servicing these Altars and they will have no choice but to answer us. The territories that has held men in bondage can answer us. The regions that has negated the rulership of Christ can once again open up to the gospel in answer to the power of God in our lives. Demonic priests and minions who have had a field day till date can pack up and leave and their kings will be at our mercy only if we can be bring judgement to their Altars by the word of the Lord.
Young prophet, from undercover positions the King of Kings sends us. To regions beyond and reprobate kings to discipline nation's and restore their thrones back to God. There is no better service and a better time than now to be the law enforcement agents that will herald flag of zion and make Jesus known. The promise of power has been given and has already sent for us.
The LORD shall send the rod of thy strength out of Zion: rule thou in the midst of thine enemies. [3] Thy people shall be willing in the day of thy power, in the beauties of holiness from the womb of the morning: thou hast the dew of thy youth. (Psalm 110:2-3)
Arise and be doing!
Let us pray!
