TLDR;
This YouTube video features a sermon that explores the concept of spiritual legality and how it affects believers. It uses the story of Joshua the High Priest from Zechariah 3 to illustrate how even those called by God can be resisted by the enemy if there's a legal basis for that resistance. The sermon emphasises the importance of persistent prayer, revelation, and understanding the legal undertones behind spiritual captivity. It also touches on themes of divine judgment, the need for a renewed mind, and the power of intimacy with God in pleading one's case in the courts of heaven.
- Spiritual legality and its impact on believers.
- The story of Joshua the High Priest as an illustration.
- Importance of persistent prayer and revelation.
- Divine judgment and the need for a renewed mind.
- Power of intimacy with God in spiritual warfare.
Introduction [0:00]
The speaker opens with a prayer, inviting God's presence and grace, and acknowledging that God answers prayers even before they are spoken. He welcomes attendees from various locations, including Kenya and Tanzania, and introduces Bishop John CW from Kenya. The speaker then directs the audience to Zechariah chapter 3, setting the stage for a significant message.
The Court of Heaven [4:07]
The speaker introduces the concept of a court of competent jurisdiction in the unseen realm, presided over by God. He identifies Satan as the adversary or opponent in a lawsuit within this legal system. Joshua the high priest is presented as the priest of the territory, whose role is to provide earthly permission for heavenly interference. Joshua was summoned to the courts of God because he wasn't in alignment with heaven, and the purpose for which he was set up as a priest was being defeated in the territory.
The Resistance Against Joshua [9:22]
The speaker emphasises that even with a valid calling and anointing, one can still be resisted by the enemy, even in God's presence. He explains that Satan's resistance against Joshua was justified by a legal basis. The Lord rebuked Satan, referring to Joshua as "a brand plucked out of the fire," and the speaker promises to provide a judicial explanation for this statement.
Filthy Garments and Weak Gospel [12:17]
The speaker reveals that Joshua was clothed in filthy garments, which gave Satan a ground of resistance against his ministry. He criticises the "name it and claim it" gospel as weak and wicked, asserting that many factors determine the outcome of things, not just faith. The speaker stresses that a filthy lifestyle gives Satan an advantage and that persistent prayer is needed to uncover the grounds upon which Satan stands to resist.
Persistent Prayer and Family Patterns [18:39]
The speaker advocates for persistent prayer to gain revelation about the premise upon which Satan is resisting. He shares a personal story about a recurring pattern of afflictions in his family at the age of 21, despite his father being a resolute follower of Jesus. He explains that these encounters continued because there was a legal premise giving Satan a platform for these visitations.
Symptoms of Legal Premise [23:25]
The speaker outlines four symptoms that suggest a legal premise behind afflictions: reoccurring situations, transgenerational issues, cyclical patterns, and unnatural symptoms that defy medical explanation. He emphasises that these issues are trapped in illegality and require a legal procedure to undo their impact, not just faith confessions.
Battles in the Court [28:14]
The speaker differentiates between battles on the war front and battles in the court, stating that tongues may be effective on the war front, but a prayer of inquiry is needed to uncover the legal premise in the court. He criticises the lack of emphasis on devotion and prayer in modern churches, which focus more on corporate settings and dress codes than on spiritual power.
The Excellent Spirit and Navigating the Legal Estate [31:30]
The speaker clarifies that an excellent spirit is not about blending colours but about the ability to decipher parables and understand hidden things, as demonstrated by Daniel in the Bible. He stresses that light is essential for navigating the legal estate of the spirit, and God needs to shed light on the premise that empowers darkness.
Protocols of Undoing Bondages [34:10]
The speaker outlines the protocols for undoing bondages with legal foundations, drawing from Zechariah 3:4. First, the filthy garments must be taken away, then iniquity must be cleansed, and finally, there must be a change of raiment. He defines iniquity as advancing one's will against God's will, as exemplified by Adam's rebellion in the Garden of Eden.
Iniquity and the Brand Plucked Out of the Fire [41:47]
The speaker explains that iniquity creates a darkness that provides a premise for demonic activity. He quotes one of his mentors, saying that the sin of rebellion produces the greatest darkness. He then explains that being a "brand plucked out of the fire" means that the judgment for iniquity has been adequately atoned for, and the individual is now to be removed from that judgment.
Securing Judgement from the Court of Heaven [55:17]
The speaker details the step-by-step procedure for securing judgment from the court of heaven, referencing Isaiah 41:21. The first step is to produce a strong reason, as Satan binds because he has a reason. He uses the example of Tabitha (Dorcas) in Acts 9:36-42, where the widows presented the coats and garments she had made as evidence of her good works, which provoked the anointing on Peter's life.
Pleading Your Case [1:03:24]
The speaker references Isaiah 43:26, explaining that the second step is to plead your case, which relies on intimacy with God. He uses Abraham in Genesis 18 as an example, highlighting how Abraham exploited his intimacy with God to negotiate the scope of judgment on Sodom and Gomorrah. He emphasises that intimacy is a currency and that spiritual intelligence is needed to engage with God effectively.
Prophetic Utterances and Anointing [1:11:54]
The speaker transitions into a time of prophetic utterances and anointing. He speaks of witchcraft being entrenched in a lady's family, announces an anointing to equip her with discernment, and sees angels carrying lamps to give two individuals the capacity for revelation. He also prophesies about a change of priesthood in Uganda, with a new generation rising and old ministers being rejected.
Healing and Prophecy [1:23:07]
The speaker gives a sign that his words are true: he will heal someone with a hearing problem. He instructs those with hearing problems to block the ear that cannot hear well, and then prays for their healing. A man testifies that his hearing was restored after the prayer. The speaker then prophesies about an evangelist receiving a radical anointing and a young woman having her ears opened to hear in the spirit.
Lost Relatives and Deliverance [1:37:28]
The speaker declares that someone's lost relative is coming back, and the hand of God touches individuals in the congregation as a sign. He then addresses a demon that is preventing a woman from being released and leads the congregation in prayer to break the demon's hold.
Breaking Legal Holds [1:45:41]
The speaker identifies a family that has experienced three burials in a short period and declares that someone in the family is responsible. He leads the congregation in prayer to judge that person and break the yoke of death over the family. He then addresses someone who was chosen to be the next successor in managing the affairs of a clan's priesthood and calls them to come forward for deliverance.
The Man Sent to Meet [1:57:55]
The speaker identifies a man in the congregation who was selected for a priesthood role and given something to drink by his father. He emphasises the importance of this man's deliverance and leads the congregation in prayer to neutralise the effects of what he drank and release him for his destiny.
Altar Call and Final Prayer [2:03:40]
The speaker makes an altar call for those who want to give their lives to Christ and leads them in a prayer of salvation. He then shares a vision about something buried underneath the earth, with a tree planted beside it, and calls for the person implicated by this vision to come forward so that the yoke can be broken. The service concludes with a final prayer.