Apostle Allison Smith Conliff centers on the biblical mandate to "ask, seek, and knock" as the foundation for a productive prayer life. The Apostle emphasizes that true access to God’s promises requires a genuine relationship as a son or daughter of the faith, which is achieved through spiritual salvation and sanctification. Believers are urged to maintain moral purity and avoid being "unequally yoked" with those who do not share their values, as negative influences can distance one from God’s voice. The message highlights the importance of Godly character over outward charisma, warning against the dangers of sexual immorality and secular distractions. Ultimately, the message encourages the congregation to invest in their spiritual growth and trust in the transformative power of the blood of Jesus to overcome life's challenges. The sermon concludes with a call to fulfill one's divine assignment by living a life separated from sin and dedicated to the kingdom of God.

Key Points:

A believer's authority to ask is fundamentally rooted in their identity as a son or daughter of God. The parental relationship determines not only whether a person can ask but also what they are eligible to receive.

The Apostle emphasizes that one must be a child of God to claim the privileges of the kingdom.

• Identity and Ownership: Before asking for "mighty things" or deliverance, a believer must be assured of "who you are and whose you are".
• Privileges vs. Mercy: If an individual is not a son or daughter, they cannot ask for privileges and inheritance because they are "not known". Those standing outside of the kingdom are limited to asking for mercy or salvation rather than the full rights of a child.
• The "Daddy-O" Relationship: When God is viewed as "Abba Father" or "Daddy-O," the believer gains the authority to ask with the expectation that "it shall be given you" without "ifs or buts".

The authority to ask is further supported by the character of God as a father, which exceeds that of earthly parents.

• Superior Provision: While some earthly fathers may be a "no show" or provide poor gifts, the heavenly Father is always present and promises to give good gifts to those who ask Him.
• Open Door Policy: This parental relationship creates an "open door policy" where believers can enter God’s presence to worship and communicate their fears and weaknesses.
• Showcasing God’s Power: When children come prayerfully to ask for help, it provides God an opportunity to "showcase that he is your God" and demonstrate that He cannot fail.

This parental relationship and the resulting authority to ask are contingent upon the believer's conduct and associations.

• Separation from Unbelievers: A believer cannot be "unequally yoked" with unbelievers and expect the principles of asking and receiving to work effectively. Such associations can cause God's voice to become "distant".
• Consecration: To be received and welcomed as sons and daughters, believers are commanded to "come out from among them and be separate". Authority is linked to touching not the unclean thing and cleansing oneself from the "filthiness of the flesh and spirit".
• Living the Word: Authority is not just about quoting scripture like Matthew 7:7, but actually living it and acknowledging God as the final authority over mortal men and their accolades.

Rec. Date: 23rd July, 2023