Basic Scripture Bible Reading 26 December 2025 Prayer Points and Declarations

Basic Scripture Bible Reading 26 December 2025 Prayer Points and Declarations

BASIC SCRIPTURES: JOSHUA 6:1-7 & 20 1 SAMUEL 17:49-51

BASIC SCRIPTURES (KING JAMES VERSION):

JOSHUA 6:1-7 & 20
1 Now Jericho was straitly shut up because of the children of Israel: none went out, and none came in.
2 And the LORD said unto Joshua, See, I have given into thine hand Jericho, and the king thereof, and the mighty men of valour.
3 And ye shall compass the city, all ye men of war, and go round about the city once. Thus shalt thou do six days.
4 And seven priests shall bear before the ark seven trumpets of rams’ horns: and the seventh day ye shall compass the city seven times, and the priests shall blow with the trumpets.
5 And it shall come to pass, that when they make a long blast with the ram’s horn, and when ye hear the sound of the trumpet, all the people shall shout with a great shout; and the wall of the city shall fall down flat, and the people shall ascend up every man straight before him.
6 And Joshua the son of Nun called the priests, and said unto them, Take up the ark of the covenant, and let seven priests bear seven trumpets of rams’ horns before the ark of the LORD.
7 And he said unto the people, Pass on, and compass the city, and let him that is armed pass on before the ark of the LORD.

20 So the people shouted when the priests blew with the trumpets: and it came to pass, when the people heard the sound of the trumpet, and the people shouted with a great shout, that the wall fell down flat, so that the people went up into the city, every man straight before him, and they took the city.

1 SAMUEL 17:49-51
49 And David put his hand in his bag, and took thence a stone, and slang it, and smote the Philistine in his forehead, that the stone sunk into his forehead; and he fell upon his face to the earth.
50 So David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and with a stone, and smote the Philistine, and slew him; but there was no sword in the hand of David.
51 Therefore David ran, and stood upon the Philistine, and took his sword, and drew it out of the sheath thereof, and slew him, and cut off his head therewith. And when the Philistines saw their champion was dead, they fled.

 FINISH READING: DEVOTIONAL BOXING DAY OUR DAILY MANNA 26 December 2025

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PROPHETIC CONTEXT: THE STRATEGY OF HEAVEN & THE STONE OF VICTORY

THE JERICHO MANDATE: DIVINE STRATEGY FOR IMPOSSIBLE FORTRESSES (JOSHUA 6:1-7, 20)
Jericho represents every impregnable fortress in your life—every situation declared “straitly shut up” against your advancement. But hear the divine proclamation: “See, I HAVE GIVEN into thine hand Jericho!” (verse 2). The victory is declared in the heavenly court before the earthly battle commences.

Observe the counter-intuitive warfare strategy:

1. Divine Positioning: The Ark (God’s presence) leads the procession, not the armed men. Spiritual authority precedes natural force.

2. Sacred Repetition: Six days of silent marching—a test of obedience without visible results. Your patience is being weaponized.

3. Prophetic Numbers: Seven priests, seven trumpets, seven circuits on the seventh day. The number of completion, perfection, covenant.

4. The Shout of Faith: The walls fell not at the sound of trumpets alone, but when “the people shouted with a great shout” (verse 20). The Hebrew “rûaʿ” means a battle cry, a blast of war, a joyful shout of triumph BEFORE the victory is seen. Your praise is not a response to victory; it is the weapon that CREATES victory!

THE DAVIDIC ANOINTING: THE STONE THAT SILENCES GIANTS (1 SAMUEL 17:49-51)
Goliath represents every “champion” the enemy has arrayed against your destiny—every voice that defies the armies of the living God. David’s strategy reveals kingdom principles for giant-slaying:

1. The Rejected Weapons: David refused Saul’s armor (human methods) and chose five smooth stones (divine provision). Your victory will not come through worldly systems but through God’s chosen instruments.

2. The Precision Strike: “The stone sunk into his forehead”—the one vulnerable place in Goliath’s armor. The Holy Spirit targets the enemy’s weak point with supernatural accuracy.

3. The Complete Victory: David didn’t stop at stunning Goliath; he “ran, stood upon the Philistine, took his sword, and cut off his head.” You must take the enemy’s own weapon and use it to secure total victory. Your greatest testimony comes from the weapon meant to destroy you!

4. The Enemy’s Flight: “When the Philistines saw their champion was dead, they fled.” When you publicly decapitate the enemy’s champion, every opposing force scatters. One decisive victory creates multiple breakthroughs.

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PRAYER POINTS:

1. PRAYER FOR REVELATION OF ALREADY-ACCOMPLISHED VICTORY: Jehovah Nissi, as You declared to Joshua, “I HAVE GIVEN Jericho into thine hand,” open my spiritual eyes to see what You have already accomplished in the heavenly realm. Let me operate from the position of victory, not for victory. My Jericho is already defeated; show me how to walk in that reality.

2. PRAYER FOR OBEDIENCE TO DIVINE STRATEGY: Commander of Heaven’s Armies, I submit to Your unconventional warfare methods. Where You call for silent marching, I will march in faith. Where You prescribe seven circuits, I will complete the full cycle. I reject human wisdom and embrace divine strategy, even when it appears foolish to natural minds.

3. PRAYER FOR THE SHOUT OF FAITH: Almighty God, baptize me with a “great shout” that shakes foundations. Let my praise become a weapon that collapses strongholds. Activate the Jericho-anointing in my voice—a shout that doesn’t merely express faith but EXECUTES divine judgment against enemy fortifications.

4. PRAYER FOR SMOOTH STONES & ACCURATE AIM: Lord my Rock, as David selected five smooth stones, equip me with Your proven weapons—the Word of God, the name of Jesus, the blood of the Lamb, the power of the Spirit, and the testimony of faith. Grant me supernatural accuracy to hit the enemy’s forehead—his seat of pride and strategy.

5. PRAYER FOR COMPLETE VICTORY & PUBLIC DISPLAY: God of Breakthrough, as David didn’t stop at felling Goliath but took his sword and head, grant me perseverance to complete every victory. Let me take the enemy’s own weapons and use them against him. Let my triumph be so public and decisive that every opposing force scatters in confusion.

6. PRAYER FOR ARK-CENTERED WARFARE: Jehovah Sabaoth, as the Ark led Israel’s procession, let Your presence lead my every battle. I prioritize worship over warfare, Your glory over my goals. Where the Ark goes, walls fall. Let my life be Ark-carrier, a bearer of Your manifest presence into impossible situations.

7. PRAYER FOR THE SEVENFOLD SPIRIT FOR CONQUEST: Holy Spirit, release upon me the sevenfold spirit of God—the Spirit of the LORD, wisdom, understanding, counsel, might, knowledge, and fear of the LORD. As seven priests with seven trumpets brought down Jericho, let Your sevenfold anointing dismantle every fortified thing in my path.

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DECLARATIONS:

1. I DECLARE my Jericho is already given into my hand by divine decree. I walk in accomplished victory, not toward it. Every walled city of opposition is already defeated in Christ.

2. I DECLARE I follow divine strategy over human wisdom. My obedience is my weapon, my patience my preparation, my faithfulness my fortress.

3. I DECLARE my shout of praise is collapsing walls. My worship is warfare, my praise is power, my voice carries Jericho-demolishing authority.

4. I DECLARE I am armed with smooth stones from the Brook of the Spirit. My aim is true, my strike is accurate, my stone sinks deep into the enemy’s forehead of pride.

5. I DECLARE I pursue complete victory. I will not stop at stunning the enemy; I will take his sword, cut off his head, and display his defeat publicly. My triumph will be total and testimonial.

6. I DECLARE the Ark of God’s presence leads my every procession. Where I carry His presence, walls cannot stand, giants cannot prevail, and gates of bronze cannot remain shut.

7. I DECLARE the sevenfold Spirit of God rests upon me for conquest. With trumpet-blowing anointing and covenant-completing power, I am taking territories that have long resisted kingdom advancement.

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DAY OF CONQUEST CHARGE & BENEDICTION:

HEAR THE TRUMPET BLAST AND THE SLINGSTONE’S WHIRL THIS DAY!
Two sounds echo through your December 26th: the ram’s horn of Jericho and the slingstone of Elah. Two weapons are in your hands: the shout of faith and the smooth stone of covenant promise.

Your Jericho stands before you—fortified, intimidating, declaring “none shall enter here.” But heaven has already minutes from the victory celebration! Your marching orders have been issued: Circle with patience. Blow the trumpet of proclamation. Release the shout of faith. The walls are not falling DESPITE your obedience; they are falling BECAUSE of it.

Your Goliath stands in the valley—blaspheming, threatening, defying the armies of the living God. But your Brook of Preparation has five smooth stones waiting. Your sling of destiny is being loaded. Your forehead-target is being illuminated by the Spirit. That giant is not a threat to your survival; he is an opportunity for your coronation!

This is your day of double conquest! The walls AND the giant must fall! The fortress AND the champion must be defeated! Take up your shout! Select your stone! The God of Joshua and David is your God today!

LET YOUR SHOUT BE HEARD! LET YOUR STONE FLY! LET WALLS CRUMBLE AND GIANTS FALL! TODAY IS YOUR DAY OF TOTAL CONQUEST!

In the All-Conquering Name of Jesus Christ,
Amen and Amen.