Breakthrough 2015-Day 4

Prayer changes things.

I've seen that little saying in a thousand or more places and even though it's not in the Bible it has a great meaning of Biblical proportions:

James 5:16 says:
"Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much."

A simple passage with a simple message about the changing power of prayer. Confession leads to possession of one's healing as we pray one for another. It is that fiery prayer that opens the door for a spiritual breakthrough. Little is gained without that ability to confess your faults one to another and to pray one for another.

It's amazing how God works in a three step processes throughout His Word. This passage is no exception. It includes three things that must be done to experience a supernatural breakthrough from God for your healing and the healing of others as well.

(1) Confess your faults one to another-God isn't asking us to air our issues in national publications or on a blog that reaches across the globe. He tells us to confess our faults to one another-personally, discretely, and honestly. 
-Then we can have true accountability and discipleship. 
-Then we will begin to grow in love and grace. 
-Then there will be healing and deliverance. 
-Then we will become a church that promotes health, growth, and victory and not one that cuts off its own hands while ignoring the fact we have cancer, heart disease, and are dying.

(2) Pray one for another-God has called us to love one another. This is such an important part of our relationship with God that He says loving one another will be the mark of His disciples.
Loving and caring for one another is so important to God! He loves us, and we are His hands and feet, so it is our job to show His love to one another. So many of us are hurting. So many of us need love. So many of us need prayer; It is our job as a body of Christ to be there for each other, and to pray for one another.

John 13:35 "By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”

(3) That ye (YOU) may be healed-Throughout scripture, we see that God’s system is based on sowing and reaping. In other words, what you make happen for others, God will make happen for you. The same is true when we pray for others. When we focus on doing God’s work, when we yield ourselves to His purposes, then He is able to do a work in us. When we pray for others, we receive His healing power in our lives as a result.

Today, look for ways to reach out to others. There’s always someone in your path that needs what you have. Pray for others in the precious name of Jesus according to the Word of God. Listen to the promptings of the Holy Spirit and quickly obey. Keep your heart open and be willing to be used by Him. Let His healing virtue flow through you and in you so that you may healed.