A SPIRITUAL STEWARD

(You Have A Responsibility Of Intercession For Your Nation And Its People)
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Sunday, June 15th 2025
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome PhD

TO THE BIBLE
Luke 19:44
“And level you, and your children within you, to the ground; and they will not leave in you one stone upon another, because you did not know the time of your visitation.”

LET’S TALK
Did you notice the word visitation in our opening scripture? Some think Jesus was simply talking about a mere visit, but that’s not what He meant. The word is translated from the Greek Episkopē, which refers to bishopric—the role or office of an overseer. An overseer has a responsibility: to watch over and take care of something.

This gives us insight into the Master’s words. The Jews weren’t watchful, so they missed their time of visitation. This also brings to mind God’s instruction to Adam in Genesis 2:15: “to dress and keep” the Garden of Eden, meaning he was to watch over and care for it. In the same way, Jesus told His disciples, “Watch and pray” (Matthew 26:41, Mark 13:33).

As Christians and members of the Church, we have a responsibility to be spiritually aware. If we don’t pray and intercede for others, both individuals and nations can suffer the consequences.

Matthew 26:41 (AMPC) says, “… Keep awake (give strict attention, be cautious and active) and watch and pray….” 1 Timothy 2:1 urges us to pray for all people. Ignoring this instruction means neglecting our “bishopric”, our duty to watch over the spiritual state of those around us.

God has given us understanding of His Word and the ability to discern the times. That’s why we must stay alert! Ezekiel 3:17 says, “Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel; therefore hear a word from My mouth, and give them warning from Me.” We are watchmen and watchwomen, and one of the most powerful ways we fulfill this role is through prayer.

Paul reiterated this in 1 Thessalonians 5:17: “Pray without ceasing,” and again in Colossians 4:2: “Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving.” Through prayer and spiritual discernment, we can thwart the plans of darkness and bring God’s peace to troubled places.

GO DEEPER
1 Timothy 2:1-4 NIV; Acts 20:28; Ezekiel 3:17 NIV

PRAY
Dear Father, I recognise the significance of my role as a watchman, and I thank you for the authority you’ve vested in me to keep the devil and his cohorts in check. I terminate their evil, vicious and malevolent activities in my environment and declare that only your peace and prosperity reign in and around me, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

DAILY BIBLE READING
ONE YEAR
Acts 4:32-5:1-11, 2 Chronicles 20-22

TWO YEAR
2 Corinthians 4:1-6, Isaiah 1

ACT
Spend time in prayer today for your nation and it’s people.

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