(June 16, 2022. To all on The Journey: A few days ago I sent out the first of three re-send messages from 2019, as you can see by the original date above, titled "What Is Love?" The second re-send message was titled "Come Out." As I explained in the first re-send, these three messages missed being included when the website was set up. Therefore we are re-sending and including them on the website under messages for 2022. This is a new thing God began having Ruben do; from time to time he will be instructed to release a prayer/message to be recorded, transcribed and sent out. In the years since this has happened numerous times.)
NOTE: This is not a Summons Message. It is questions Ruben was asked while he was in Heaven. My prayer is that Holy Spirit will use it to edify, exhort, encourage and strengthen where and as needed. And I thank Him for giving me Scripture that helped tie all this together.
Blessings in Yeshua,
For The Journey and Ruben,
Judy
Ruben speaking: “The Saints in Heaven want to know”.....
“When the believers pray for favor, what are they asking?”
“Why do they ask?
“Why do they feel they have to ask a friend or parent or spouse to either pray for them or agree with them for the favor they seek?”
Ruben speaking: “Because of what’s happening and increasing in the atmosphere (warfare) we must stand on our own, tall, bold, and ask. But do we? When it gets desperate do we have to call for agreement, or do we stand tall and become stronger in our spirit? Do we feel we’re not strong enough, that we might fail?”
“Therefore let us [with privilege] approach the throne of grace [that is, the throne of God’s gracious favor] with confidence and without fear, so that we may receive mercy [for our failures] and find [His amazing] grace to help in time of need [an appropriate blessing, coming just at the right moment].”
HEBREWS 4:16 AMP
“You have granted me life and favor, And Your care has preserved my spirit.”
Job 10:12 NKJV
“For You, O LORD, will bless the righteous; With favor You will surround him as with a shield.” Psalms 5:12 NKJV
Ruben speaking: “Why do we feel we need others’ prayers? Are there times we need what we call a prayer chain, or others to pray for, or in agreement with us? Yes, of course! When there’s an accident, or illness, etc.; we need that support and comfort. James 5:14-16; Galatians 6:2; 1 Thessalonians 5:25;
2 Thessalonians 3:1-2; Hebrews 13:18-19; Matthew 18:19-20
We have to learn to be strong in our faith, to stand tall and be bold.”
“The wicked run away when no one is chasing them, but the godly are as bold as lions.” Proverbs 28:1 NLT
“Because of Christ and our faith in him, we can now come boldly and confidently into God’s presence.” Ephesians 3:12 NLT
Ruben speaking: “It’s been spoken time after time that it’s time for us to pick up the mantle and walk tall with our heads up. Let’s put on the armor that’s been given us. Carry the sword and go forth with boldness to speak, to proclaim, to believe. Because we do need favor from Heaven to open what we need in our lives. Whether for finances, marriage, our family or any other need. But because of religion, because of lukewarmness, because so many in the church haven’t been taught how to stand boldly in the authority the Lord has given them, many are weak in this area.
“So therefore, we acknowledge, “My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth!” Psalms 121:2 . We look up, and we say, “Father, I cannot do this on my own. I need Your strength, I need Your love and Your favor in order to be bold and strong and do things for Your kingdom. For that’s my hearts desire, to do things for Your kingdom. Let that be all I want, all I care about, Your kingdom. Because if I am successful for Your kingdom then I am in the right place of being completed. Because it’s not about me; it’s about You. Because of what You’ve done for me. So let me have more and more of You. For I know that I am surrounded by Your favor as with a shield. Psalm 5:12”
(All emphasis mine)