TERMINOLOGY
Build – to form or construct a plan; system of thought. It comes from the Greek word oikodomeo which means to build, construct, edify. Metaphorically, it denotes the growth and development of the body of believers through the enabling power of the Holy Spirit.
Church – This word comes from the Greek term ekklesia which means ‘the called-out ones’ or ‘those that are called out of and called into.’ It was first inducted by Christ into His Kingdom as a term to identify His body of believers.
Matthew 16:18 King James Version
Upon this rock I will build my church: and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
Pattern – In the Old Testament, the Hebrew word for pattern is tavnîth (tab-neeth’). This word which occurs twenty times means “pattern,” “model,” “image,” “copy.” This word also means “structure.” It appears twice, referring to the architectural plans of the Tabernacle and Solomon’s Temple (see Exodus 25:8, 9, 40; 1 Chronicles 28:11, 12, 19).
Exodus 25:8-9, 40 New King James Version
And let them make Me a sanctuary, that I may dwell among them. According to all that I show you, that is, the pattern of the tabernacle and the pattern of all its furnishings, just so you shall make it…And see to it that you make them according to the pattern which was shown you on the mountain.
1 Chronicles 28:11-12, 19 King James Version
Then David gave to Solomon his son the pattern of the porch, and of the houses thereof, and of the treasuries thereof, and of the upper chambers thereof, and of the inner parlours thereof, and of the place of the mercy seat, And the pattern of all that he had by the spirit, of the courts of the house of the LORD, and of all the chambers round about, of the treasuries of the house of God, and of the treasuries of the dedicated things…All this, said David, the LORD made me understand in writing by his hand upon me, even all the works of this pattern.
As God had revealed to Moses the pattern of the Tabernacle so He made known by revelation to David the pattern of the Temple and its furniture. This pattern which consists of a set of directions in writing, David now handed over to Solomon.
PRAYER TARGET:
1) This week as you seek the Lord in prayer, ask Him to reveal to the ministry’s leadership, His divine pattern, structure, and order of how He wants Stay Free Ministries to be built.
A PRAYER OF AGREEMENT…
Lord, I pray that You grant the leadership of Stay Free Ministries a spirit of wisdom and revelation. Open their eyes to see the blueprints You have already drawn in Heaven. Lord, let Your structure provide protection, growth, and freedom for all who are reached by this work. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
2) As you seek the Lord in prayer, ask Him to send destiny helpers—those whom He has chosen, appointed, and called to partner with Stay Free Ministries to help build the ministry. We are seeking dedicated and committed individuals with a mind to work in order to fulfill the ministry’s vision, and to advance the Kingdom of God (see Nehemiah 4:6).
Nehemiah 4:6 Amplified Bible
So, we built the wall and the entire wall was joined together to half its height, for the people had a heart to work.
A SUGGESTED PRAYER FOR DESTINY HELPERS…
Lord, as I seek Your face this week, I humbly ask that You would divinely send forth and reveal the specific ‘destiny helpers’—those individuals whom You have personally chosen, appointed, and called to partner with and build Stay Free Ministries’ vision according to Your perfect will. Open the doors for their arrival, and give the ministry’s leadership the wisdom to recognize them. Lord, may You bring the very people needed at this time in Jesus’ Name. Amen!