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    God Answers Prayer: Experiencing a Fulfilling Prayer Life
    God Answers Prayer: Experiencing a Fulfilling Prayer Life
    God Answers Prayer: Experiencing a Fulfilling Prayer Life
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    God Answers Prayer: Experiencing a Fulfilling Prayer Life

    By Ignatius C. O. Kattey

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    If you've had any doubts as to whether or not God answers prayers, or cares about our problems, reading this book will give you answers. Barren women seeking children, people seeking divine intervention in their failing health... oppression, unjust treatment, and marginalization is common to all mankind.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherWord Alive Press
    Release dateJan 2, 2017
    ISBN9781486612420
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      God Answers Prayer - Ignatius C. O. Kattey

      GOD ANSWERS PRAYER

      Copyright © 2017 by Ignatius C.O. Kattey

      All rights reserved. Neither this publication nor any part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording or any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the author.

      Names may have been changed to protect individuals’ identities.

      Unless otherwise indicated, all scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scriptures marked as (GNT) are taken from the Good News Translation, Second Edition © 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by permission. Scripture quotations marked (RSV) are from Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright © 1946, 1952, and 1971 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations marked (KJV) taken from the Holy Bible, King James Version, which is in the public domain.

      EPUB Version: 978-1-4866-1242-0

      Word Alive Press

      131 Cordite Road, Winnipeg, MB R3W 1S1

      www.wordalivepress.ca

      To my wife, Beatrice,

      my closest human prayer-partner

      Contents

      Acknowledgements

      Section One

      Absalom: The Trouble Shooter

      Section Two

      Fifteen Extra Years

      Section Three

      Mr. Hannah Was Ridiculed

      Section Four

      Lazarus, Come Forth!

      Acknowledgements

      It is impossible to fully acknowledge everyone who has in one way or the other impacted my life or done something sometime to inspire me write this Book, or contribute to the production of this Book.

      The following persons of the Scripture Union were in the same prayer group together with my wife Beatrice and myself: Beloved Brother Goya Ejire of blessed memory, Bro Amos Osaromkpe (now Rev. Canon), Sis Charity Okochi (now Mrs. Chujor), Sis Charity Amasi-Gomba, Bro Justice Akpor (Rev. Canon).

      I will not forget the following brethren who were at different times, my prayer partners: Bro Moses Poopola (now Bishop), Bro Zaccheus Oyedokun (now Professor), Bro (now Engr) Bassey U. Bassey, Bro (now Prof) Solomon Olorundare.

      I wish to also acknowledge His Grace, The Most Rev. Peter Jasper Akinola, the immediate past Primate of All Nigeria (Anglican Communion) who always called to tell me St. Ignatius, you must pray and His Grace, The Most Rev. Dr. Nicholas Okoh who was led to appoint me the Prayer Co-ordinator of the Church of Nigeria Divine Commonwealth Conference (DIVCCON).

      I will not forget Ben Ukasoanya, my beloved friend in Canada and Pastor Ike Isinguzo, who connected me to the publishers.

      The Office Staff especially my senior Office Staff Sir Joseph Oriji, Mr. Humphrey Amadi and Dame Dr. Okechukwu Owhondah, as well as the Chancellor of the Diocese of Niger Delta North, Sir Barr. Emeka Ichoku and my Chaplains Rev. Canon Udoamaka Nehemiah and Rev. Gideon Emmanuel Otuawaji, among many others.

      Section One

      Absalom: The Trouble Shooter

      So David went up by the Ascent of the Mount of Olives, and wept as he went up; and he had his head covered and went barefoot. And all the people who were with him covered their heads and went up, weeping as they went up. Then someone told David, saying, Ahithophel is among the conspirators with Absalom. And David said, O Lord, I pray, turn the counsel of Ahithophel into foolishness!

      —2 Samuel 15:30–31

      Now the advice of Ahithophel, which he gave in those days, was as if one had inquired at the oracle of God. So was all the advice of Ahithophel both with David and with Absalom.

      —2 Samuel 16:23

      So Absalom and all the men of Israel said, The advice of Hushai the Archite is better than the advice of Ahithophel. For the Lord had purposed to defeat the good advice of Ahithophel, to the intent that the Lord might bring disaster on Absalom.

      —2 Samuel 17:14

      Now when Ahithophel saw that his advice was not followed, he saddled a donkey, and arose and went home to his house, to his city. Then he put his household in order, and hanged himself, and died; and he was buried in his father’s tomb.

      —2 Samuel 17:23

      David was the king of Israel, and God had made him king. After rejecting Saul, God sent Samuel the prophet to Jesse’s family. The entire family was at home, except David who was shepherding Jesse’s flock in the bush. Prophet Samuel announced his mission to Jesse, who then summoned all his children for Samuel to choose the next king of Israel. Samuel immediately picked out Eliab, Jesse’s firstborn. Eliab was a warrior of the first order, well built in stature, handsome, and charismatic. He had all the outward qualities of a leader. As Samuel was about to pour oil on Eliab, God spoke,

      Do not look at his appearance or at his physical stature, because I have refused him. For the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.

      —1 Samuel 16:7

      This must have been a big embarrassment to the man of God. By all standards, Eliab was fit to be king of Israel. But God said no! Jesse still had hope. One by one he called in Abinadab, Shammah, and his four other sons. But God, who is omniscient, rejected each one of them. Jesse had lost hope. Samuel asked him, Are all your sons here? Surely Jesse was no longer interested; he thought he had missed his chance. But Samuel the prophet was sure God would never deceive him. After all, Jehovah had told him, Fill your horn with oil, and go; I am sending you to Jesse the Bethlehemite. For I have provided Myself a king among his sons (1 Samuel 16:1).

      This was why prophet Samuel asked Jesse if all his sons were present. Jesse replied in despair, In actual fact, these are all my sons. The one remaining is a small boy, a weakling. He is a shepherd and right now is in the wilderness looking after my sheep. Prophet, you have tried your best. It is not your fault.

      Jesse thought he had missed his chance. But Samuel, having confidence in Jehovah, said, Send and bring him. For we will not sit down [to eat] till he comes here (1 Samuel 16:11). Jesse must have told Samuel, No need, please. David can’t do that job. If you must have one of my children as king, choose from one of these here.

      David came in. He had reddish hair and fair skin, beautiful eyes, and was fine looking. Immediately when he came into the room, Jehovah told his prophet, Arise, anoint him; for this is the one! (1 Samuel 15:12)

      Praise the Lord! That is how David became king of Israel. He never applied for the position. He never blackmailed anyone.

      For exaltation comes neither from the east nor from the west nor from the south. But God is the Judge: He puts down one, and exalts another.

      —Psalm 75:6–7

      God enthroned David as king and no person, no matter how highly placed, could overthrow him.

      If God is for us, who can be against us?

      —Romans 8:31

      David had a son, a troublemaker by the name of Absalom. Shalom is the Hebrew word for peace, but Absalom’s nature was the exact opposite of his name. However, he was beautiful. The scriptures never tell a single lie, neither do they exaggerate.

      But in all Israel there was none to be so much praised as Absalom for his beauty: from the sole of his foot even to the crown of his head there was no blemish in him.

      —2 Samuel 14:25, KJV

      How can a man be beautiful? Was the writer short of vocabulary? Why did he not say that Absalom was handsome? For that would have been more conventional language.

      Absalom was beautifully beautiful, but his heart and plans were ugly and devilish. He knew all sorts of tricks. He knew how to steal the hearts of people. His physical appearance helped him achieve his aim.

      Many people are like Absalom. They are beautiful, and they use their beauty to destroy the souls of many. With their beauty, they entice unsuspecting men and lead them to hell. Though handsome or beautiful, they are in reality Satan incarnate. They answer wonderful names—for example, Peace, John, Emmanuel, Glory, Blessing, etc. But they are the exact opposite of the names they

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