“In Agreement With Jesus” (Matthew 18: 18 – 20, ESV) by Carley Evans

Jesus says that if we come together and agree with one another “about anything [we] ask, it will be done for [us] by My Father in heaven.” This is true because where two or more are gathered together in the Name of Jesus, He is there with them. Therefore what we bind in Jesus’ Name — with His full awareness and support — here on earth is also bound in heaven, and what is loosed — i.e. what is set free — is set free in heaven.

 

Jesus says, “And I tell you, ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened.” (Luke 11: 9)

Jesus says, “Have faith in God. I tell you the truth, if anyone says to this mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart but believes that what he says will happen, it will be done for him. Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.” (Mark 11: 22 – 24)

Here Jesus warns us that what we ask for and believe we have received will be ours — this is true only because He is there with us, agreeing with us as we pray in faith. Our ability to bind and loose is only in proportion to our adherence to God’s will. If we are off base, then our faith is lacking and our prayer is worthless. Nothing will come of it.

“But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow.” (Matthew 6: 33 – 34)