PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME
FRIDAY, 16TH OCTOBER 2026
YOU HAVE ACCESS TO THE FATHER
(It’s The Father’s Good Pleasure To Hear You)
TO THE BIBLE - John 15:16
“You did not choose Me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain, that whatever you ask the Father in My name He may give you."
LET’S TALK
The Old Testament folks always had to resort to the prophets and seers to enquire of the Lord. It wasn’t a common revelation amongst the people to talk directly to God in prayer and expect to receive an answer from Him. However, when Jesus came, He made it clear that it was the Father’s desire for us to boldly and confidently talk directly to the Father in prayer and receive answers: “And in that day you will ask Me nothing. Most assuredly, I say to you, whatever you ask the Father in My Name He will give you. Until now you have asked nothing in My name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full” (John 16:23-24).
The “day” that the Lord Jesus spoke of isn’t a twenty-four-hour day but a dispensation, a season, a set time in which you could make requests and receive answers to your prayers. Thanks be unto God! This is that set time! We’ve come into “that day” that Jesus was referring to. If you’re born again, you have the privilege of being able to pray and receive the answers to your prayers instantly: “...whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them” (Mark 11:24).
There’s no need to look for someone to pray to God for you; there’s no need to cry and keep reminding God of your troubles: just ask in faith and in the Name of Jesus, and your requests will be granted. Whether it’s about your grades, your future career, your friendships, or whatever, you can talk to Him directly. Always remember that it’s the Father’s delight to answer your prayers; it’s His good pleasure to give you the wonderful treasures of His kingdom (Luke 12:32). So, ask boldly. Believe confidently. Receive joyfully. Glory to God!
GO DEEPER
John 16:26-27 At that day ye shall ask in my name: and I say not unto you, that I will pray the Father for you: [27] For the Father himself loveth you, because ye have loved me, and have believed that I came out from God.
Matthew 21:22 And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.
PRAY
Heavenly Father, I thank you for the privilege and opportunity to fellowship with you in prayer and make my requests known unto you. I rejoice at your Word that lets me know that your ears are attentive to my requests and that it’s your good pleasure to grant my heart’s desires. Thank you for this wonderful blessing and privilege, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
DAILY BIBLE READING
ONE YEAR
1 Thessalonians 5:1-28, Isaiah 42-43
TWO YEAR
John 6:1-14, 1 Kings 22
ACT
Don’t just mutter a timid prayer today; talk to the Father with boldness and confidence. Present your request clearly, in the Name of Jesus, and then thank Him that you’ve received the answer.
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