We Must Pray to Prove That Christ is God Other religions have been dominant in Cambodia Asia these place

ce that CHRIST needs to prove that HE is the truly the living GOD. People hearing the gospel for the first time might well be confused. How are they to know this truth? Their plight may be compared to that of those in the OT days, at the time Israel had back slidden into idolatry. When GOD rose up a prophet, how were the people to know that he was sent by GOD? For false prophets contradicted true prophets, false gods competed for allegiance of the hearts of people. JEHOVAH the living GOD, validated the true prophet or the truth taught by means of miracles; both miracles of power and miracles of knowledge (prophecy). Missionaries, evangelists, Christian pastors, Christian workers and even new believers are facing this dilemma. When the gospel penetrates a new non-Christian in this place or this region, how are the people to made willing to listen to the message the gospel? How can they be aided in leaving the religion of their fathers, and turning to what others may consider the foreigners GOD? And we may know, such decisions often results in open persecution for the new believer, loss of home, social ostracism, loss of job, denial of further education and even physical harassment and threatened death. In these circumstances CHRIST must somehow prove HIMSELF to be the LIVING GOD. As in the old times when pagan religions were a major influence demonstrations of CHRISTs supreme presence and power are before converts can be won. Our prayers have a vital role in helping Christian workers in such difficult places. Our prayers can join with theirs for opening the eyes of the non-Christians to the reality of CHRIST. Our prayers can help bring those answers to prayer which will make the non-Christians willing to listen to the gospel and believe. In Egypt when GODs people were living in bondage to the Pharaoh the power encounter was between the magicians and gods of Egypt on the one hand and MOSES and AARON as the representatives of JEHOVAH THE LIVING GOD on the other. Using MOSES and AARON as HIS spokesmen, GOD sent ten (10) overwhelming demonstrations of HIS power, the ten (10) plagues to prove that HE WAS, HE IS and HE WILL BE the ONLY TRUE and LIVING GOD. The Egyptian magicians countered with tricks of their own. Were these seemingly paranormal demonstrations sheer chicanery or were they demonstrating limited demonic power. From what we are seeing and knowing on mission fields today, these displays may well have been demonic. GOD knew that the Israelites needed tangible evidence of divine power to lead them out of idolatry in which they had been enslaved. The plagues followed by supernatural manifestation of GODs power until Israel was settled in Canaan. The miraculous parting of the Red Sea, daily provision of manner during the forty (40) years of wandering in the desert, the miraculous supply of water from the rock, and the amazing revelation of GODs power at Sanai, the visible

reminder of GODs presence with them in the pillar of cloud that led them by day and the pillar of fire each night. GOD knew that needed miracles and HE gave it to them. (Genesis Joshua) Samuel, Elijah and Elisha were validated as true prophets of GOD, by supernatural demonstration of HIS The LIVING GODs power. Even in the time of OT Kings HE did not hesitate to prove HIMSELF as the LIVING GOD. In the time of CHRIST; GOD validated HIS SON by the voice from heaven and through miracles performed by Jesus. (John 14:11) Jesus told his listeners that if they would not believe HIS words, they should believe because of HIS miracles (works). Jesus continued to confirm HIS reality by miracles in the NT Church as the apostles and Paul confronted pagan religions and demonic powers. (Acts) We (you and I) do not need miraculous signs and wonders in order to believe the gospel. In our nations there has been a long history of gospel light. But followers of other religions such as here in Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, etc are in a completely different situation with which it is hard for us to identify. CHRIST is prepared to come to them and validate HIS gospel. HE does not hesitate to prove to needy people that HE is the only true LIVING GOD. All we need is you and I and our brothers and sisters in HIM to pray for. The BIBLE teaches us that the origin of false doctrines (I Timothy 4:1) and the origin of false religion is demonic (I Corinthians 10:19-10). This tells us that the frequency of demon possession among people of false religions and the strong demonic opposition to missionary work in so many places throughout the world i.e. Africa, Asia (Cambodia). All sinners are children of the devil (John 8:44) hence they are much more susceptible to satans suggestions, often without even realizing it. It is not surprising therefore, that satan takes advantage of natural human emotions. He kindles the anger of family, friends, etc. against a new convert, whim they believe has been deceived by a false or foreign religion. Satan arouses suspicions, jealousies, and all forms of opposition, and negative thoughts against gospel workers penetrating a non-Christian society with the gospel. He precipitates persecution, threats and even murder, and trials and difficulties and temptations. This is the demonstration of actual demonic power through the words and works of witches, witchcrafts, witch doctors, voodooists, and some leaders of non-Christian religions. These are the people that by their occult and demonic powers try to curse Christian believers and workers in an attempt to hinder, injure, by any way imprisonment or destroy them. Our prayers are needed to claim CHRISs protection for these Christians who become special targets of satan. So many things are happening which are hard to explain, to missionaries, pastors, evangelists etc. all over reminding us that we are in a constant state of spiritual warfare. Our prayers are needed daily by GODs faithful ambassadors on the front lines of missionary service gospel workers.

When a missionary, national co-worker, or believer witnesses to followers of other religions how are these people to be convinced that CHRIST is truly the ONLY LIVING GOD? ANSWERS TO PRAYER CAN PROVE THAT CHRIST IS THE LIVING GOD. The LIVING GOD is willing to demonstrate HIS REALITY anytime we are ready (Jeremiah 33:3; II Chronicles 7:14-15; Mathew 18:18-20; James 4:10, I John 3:22) One of the ways HE chooses to do this is through answered prayer. Pastors, evangelists, and others in many nations are seeing GOD prove HIS miracles, powers, etc. in answering the needs of the prayers to whom they are witnessing. We read reports on evangelists, pastors, Christian workers and even new believers telling how non-Christians special needs have been met. As GOD proves HIS LIVING REALITY the word gets out that the Christians GOD answers prayer. Example of miraculous healing of illness, infertility; the most dramatic proofs of GODs sovereignty is in casting out demons. These kinds of supernatural answers of prayer, in which CHRIST encounters and defeats satanic forces, are called POWER ENCOUNTERS. CHRIST proves HE is alive by answering prayer as no other god can do. An effective prayer life is one of the most important qualifications for any missionary, pastor or evangelist in frontline missionary endeavor. But our intercessory prayer supporting their work is their greatest need. Christian witnesses, in unreached and unresponsive areas; like where we are now Asia, Cambodia Vietnam, Laos, etc., must be covered by prayer so that GODs presence may be demonstrated and prayers answered in such a way as to bring salvation to many. Christians needing this prayer partnership work in some of the most difficult places in the world. How can our prayers assist in proving to non-Christians that CHRIST is GOD, and HE answers prayer? Let us see some ways that we should pray. 1. We must place POWER ENCOUNTERS on our daily prayer list. Remembering each day those who are laboring in these difficult areas where there are a few Christians and where serving and following CHRIST is costly. We should pray for all those facing challenges to prove that CHRIST is the LIVING GOD and that HE answers prayers [(Luke 18:1-8); (Hebrews 10:35-28)]. 2. We must pray for CHRIST to be manifest in miraculous power; by patterning our prayer after that of the Jerusalem Church (Acts 4:29-30); this passage tells us that; when they, the people of that Church united in praying this prayer, GODs POWER shook the place where they were assembled. Our prayers can help shake spiritually untold number of people and places of CHRIST. 3. We must pray for GOD to keep the Christian workers spiritually victorious and empowered by the HOLY SPIRIT. For satan tries in every way possible to afflict workers in these pioneer ministries with discouragement and temptation, difficulties, disappointments, etc. To stay very close to the LORD and live in the SPIRIT so that CHRISTs POWER may rest mightily upon them. This was the secret of Pauls ministry and it must be the secret of theirs also (Romans 15:18-19; I Corinthians 2:4; ii Corinthians 12:9; Ephesians 3:7,20; II Timothy 1:7; Acts 15:12). WE must pray for GOD to clothe them daily with HIS SPIRIT.

4. We must pray for daily guidance for these CHRISTIAN workers for GOD to bring to their attention the people with the needs GOD wants to meet and open the door for their CHRISTIAN ministry. We must pray for GODs guidance in winning those whom CHRIST exerts HIS miracle POWER. 5. We must pray for GODs protection for these CHRISTIAN WORKERS. For satan becomes very angry with those GOD is using and makes them the special target for his attacks. We must pray for GOD to protect the workers spiritually, physically, mentally and financially, to keep them free from fear of threats against then and guard their families. POWER ENCOUNTER is an important aspect of CHRISTIAN MINISTRY and SPIRITUAL WARFARE in many places Cambodia, etc. Our prayers can empower those in the frontline MINISTRY. HOW MINISTRY wed must pray that the name of JESUS will be honored and that GOD will bring the harvest for which HE died. FOR WHICH WE ARE HIS WORKERS NOW HOW MINISTRY NEW BORN ASSEMBLY (NBA) We have a big task.

GOD BLESS YOU ALL REMEMBER JESUS IS LORD