The Adonai's Crescent

 Negotiating!! Reference 1 Sam 1 One thing leads to another—I have heard this phrase many times. When I reflect on it, I am reminded of Hannah in the Bible, who poured out her heart to God with deep sincerity. She embraced God’s Word, hearing it during her family’s annual visit to the Temple, and she cherished those moments in His presence. In her devotion, she spent time with God, laying her desires before Him and making a heartfelt vow to seal her deal with commitment, trusting fully in His promises. As prayer warriors, we need to gather ourselves often with willingness, quietly step away from distractions (a big skill), and enter His sanctuary, where God’s presence dwells. These three things—willingness, quietness, and sanctuary dwelling—are essential for positioning ourselves to commune with the Lord. When we look at Hannah in 1 Samuel 1, we can see all these elements at work, leading to God’s promises, actions, and outcomes. Prayer is a form of negotiation we practice solely i...

Elisha Passed the Test Ref 2 Kg 2:1-14 This scripture tells of the transitional journey Elijah and Elisha shared—walking and talking together. There was a push and pull, but in the end, determination prevailed. What are we willing to cross over for? If you asked Elisha, he would say everything, with all his might. He had watched Elijah closely over the years, never panicking but following with God’s peace alongside his master. Even when Elijah asked him to stay behind while he ran an errand as instructed by God, he refused to leave his side. He remained determined, persistent, loyal, collaborative, and eagerly anticipating this moment. In various significant places, such as the pushback, Gilgal (rolling away our shame), Bethel (where God is revealed), Jericho (walls falling), and the Jordan (crossing over), each holds its own unique meaning. We can relate these moments to our lives and give thanks to God for guiding us through overcoming Gilgal, experiencing Bethel, witnessing the fall...

Monthly Intercessory Prayer Summary - July 4, 2026 - Theme : Keep our eyes open as we enter into the H2 2026.  Alignment with God Through the Blood of Jesus!! Opening Reflection: The group reflected on Luke 22:1-13, contrasting two responses to God's direction: · Peter and John: Kept their eyes open, followed the Master's words as top priority, and entered the new city ready for assignment · Judas: Went to the world and agreed with religious leaders to betray Jesus Key Insight: Even one of the twelve chosen by Jesus can go astray without intentional alignment. Thanksgiving: Thanked God for: · First half of 2026 guidance · Provision, protection, healing, and anointing · Ministry outcomes Core Teaching : Obtaining the Blood of Jesus Question: How can we obtain the Blood of Jesus Christ? Answer: It was shed on Calvary—you receive it through belief. Alignment with God required understanding that: · God cannot behold sin (Habakkuk 1:13) · Iniquities separate us from G...