Sunday, January 28, 2018

Hi Brian!

The word for th is week is "agree". It's found in these verses:

Matthew 18:19 Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching anything that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven. KJV

Matthew 20:13 But he answered one of them, and said, Friend, I do thee no wrong: didst not thou agree with me for a penny? KJV

These are both the Greek word "sumphoneo". Strong's Concordance says: to be harmonious, to accord, to be suitable, to concur. Thayer's Greek Lexicon adds: to sound together. The Theological Dictionary of the New Testament says: to agree with or be in harmony with. It is used for musical harmony, and also for the fitting together of stones in a building. In Matthew 20:13 the man who had done the hiring had come into agreement with each of the men that he had hired. In Matthew 18:19 we see one of the most powerful prayers that we can pray in the Prayer of Agreement! The prayer of agreement is only powerful when all parties 'agreeing' are in complete harmony and one accord, without wavering! I really like the Amplified Bible for this one! I am adding verse 20 also because it gives a little insight on the extent of the needful "agreement".

Matthew 18:19 Again I tell you, if two of you on earth agree (harmonize together, make a symphony together) about whatever [anything and everything] they may ask, it will come to pass and be done for them by My Father in heaven. 20 For wherever two or three are gathered (drawn together as My followers) in (into) My name, there I AM in the midst of them. AMP

In order to 'make a symphony' together, two people have to have the same goals and vision for what they are asking. They must both get their faith by hearing and hearing God's Word, and by praying in the Spirit, which builds up your faith (Jude 1:20). A husband and wife team is one of the most powerful forces that there is! You already have the same goals for your life and family. As you both continue to grow your faith, your prayers of agreement should be manifesting answers quicker than ever before! I am continuing to expect bigger, better and quicker answers to all prayers for you and your beautiful family! Here is Hillsong with the song that just won them a Grammy award! What a Beautiful Name!


Love and Shalom from the Swoveys!