WORDS ARE THE KEY

September 7, 2013

Some of us have been trained since birth to speak negative, death dealing words. Unconsciously, in our everyday conversation, we use the words death, sickness, lack , fear, doubt and unbelief.

“That scared me to death.” “I am dying to meet you.” “I am just so sick and tired of life.” “We just can’t afford it, it’s too expensive and not for people like us.” “With this regular headache, I think I am going to have malaria/flu.” By using the tongue, Satan controls the circumstances of life. First, he plants the negative thought/evil into the mind, and then as they are dwelt upon, they drop down to spirit; and finally out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth will speak.

Mat 6:31 says, “Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?” First, you take the thought, then you say it over and over, and then Satan holds onto it to operate. Sometimes, God wants to bless us, but our words hinder His operation in our lives. God is saying I want to make you wealthy, but you are busy confessing with your mouth that it is difficult to get blessed considering the economy of your nation. Who made your nation sir?

In Mal 3:13, God said, “Your words have been stout against me, saith the LORD. Yet ye say, What have we spoken so much against thee?” We say things without even realizing it. Bible says whosoever shall say to this mountain, irrespective of the person’s height or color, shall have what he said as long as he hath faith. Remember salvation cometh not without confession.

Sir, enough of negative words, if you cannot help but say negative things, then shut up rather than cripple your own destiny. Every negative utterance that has gone out of your mouth and now working against you, I cancel the effect over your life in Jesus Name. Amen!

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DIVINE DIRECTION

September 6, 2013

In a children Sunday school class, the teacher asked the student, “why did Moses and the rest of the children of Israel walked in the desert for 40 years?” One tiny little boy stood up from nowhere and answered, “they were proud, in that they didn't want to ask directions and look like freshmen.”

Someone said that if you do not know where you are headed, everywhere is a destination. Direction in life is vital. Without direction, confusion is inevitable. Someone said that if you do not where you are going, everywhere is a location. God wants to direct our steps, but what I have found out is that we’d rather ask our fellowman for direction than ask God.

When you are divinely directed, you achieve things easier and faster. You struggle less because you won’t waste time walking a wrong path. Isaiah 42:16 says, "And I will bring the blind by a way that they knew not; I will lead them in paths that they have not known: I will make darkness light before them, and crooked things straight. These things will I do unto them, and not forsake them"

As a matter of fact, in order to enjoy the fullness of God, you must go the way of God; that’s the only way to avoid death, sickness, failure, shame, reproach, disappointment and all because Prov 14:12 says, “There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.” Abraham was divinely directed and he ended up exceedingly great.

For God to direct you in the way you ought to go; you must delight yourself in the Lord. Psalm 37:23 says, "The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way." Prov 3:6 says, "In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths"

My prayer for you is that the Lord God Almighty will lead you where you ought to go and when you are to go in Jesus Name. Amen!

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PEACE LIKE A RIVER

September 5, 2013

Peace is vital in our sojourn here on earth. Wealth is of no value in the midst of war and violence. God Almighty has promised each and every one of us peace. The peace of God is one of the key indicators of God's guidance. Colossians 3:15 tells us to let the peace of God rule in [our] hearts. Peace is the umpire of our heart, telling us if we are "safe" in God's will, or "out," following our own path or the deception of the devil.

Leviticus 26:6 says, "And I will give peace in the land, and ye shall lie down, and none shall make you afraid: and I will rid evil beasts out of the land, neither shall the sword go through your land" In Psalm 29:11, the Bible says, "The LORD will give strength unto his people; the LORD will bless his people with peace" Even Isaiah 32:18 says, "My people shall dwell in a peaceable habitation, and in sure dwellings, and in quiet resting places.”

Baruch Spinoza said, “Peace is not an absence of war/trouble, it is a state of mind, a disposition for benevolence, confidence, justice.” Peace is the ability to sleep despite the raging of the sea. But how can you do that? Jer 29:11 says that “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.” Stop fidgeting, be confident in the Lord. Jesus said in John 14:27 that, “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”

Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means. The Lord be with you all and I decree according to the word of the Lord that in the midst of all troubles and storms of your life, “peace be still.” in Jesus Name. Amen!

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FRUITFULNESS IS YOUR BIRTHRIGHT

September 4, 2013

The foremost eternal blessing of God to mankind even before the world began is fruitfulness. Soon after man’s creation the very first blessing that God imparted upon man was the blessing of fruitfulness. 

Be aware that God’s first commandment to humanity wasn’t given in terms of religious obligations, but rather in terms of productivity and relevance.  He said to them, “Be fruitful and increase in number…” In other words, become more, succeed and flourish!  And I believe this was actually much more than a commandment, I believe that it represents a divine conditioning of the human psyche. You and I were programmed from the very beginning to desire progress and increase. Fruitfulness is God’s will for us.

Because of what Jesus did for us on the Cross, all believers are blessed with the blessings of faithful Abraham. What that means is that you ought to be fruitful in all areas of your life. Your marriage should be fruitful; your business should yield great fruits; your ministry must yield wonderful fruits because God said in Gen 1:28 “And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth.  

Deuteronomy 7:13-14 says “He will love thee, and bless thee, and multiply thee: he will also bless the fruit of thy womb. You shall be blessed above all peoples; there shall not be a male or female barren among you or among your livestock.” Psalm 92:14 says "They shall still bring forth fruit in old age; they shall be fat and flourishing."

The secret of fruitful is found in John 15:2 & 5 that, "Every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit. He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing."

I pray that the LORD shall increase you more and more, you and your children in Jesus Name. Amen!

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THANKSGIVING

September 3, 2013

A hunter is out hunting bear in the woods. He sees one very big bear line up his sights, he takes a shot, and misses.  The bear sees the hunter and charges towards him.  The hunter tries to take another shot, but finds he's out of ammo. He throws down the gun and starts running away, but he realizes that the bear is going to catch up to him.

The hunter falls to his knees and starts praying. He says, "Dear Lord, I ask that you let this bear find some religion before he gets to me." He turns around, and the bear stops, falls to its knees, and starts praying. The bear says, "Dear Lord, for this food I am about to receive, I am truly grateful…"

Psalm 67:5-7 shows us a very important secret of thanksgiving. Your act of praising and thanking God provokes increase. Abraham had not seen the fulfillment of the promise yet, but Romans 4:20 says, “He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God;” It was his act of giving God the glory which thanksgiving is all about that opened his door of miracle for him.

Until you give thanks, nothing multiplies. Jesus gave thanks before the 5 loaves became enough to feed 5000 souls. You have complained long enough; start giving thanks! I am sure you have realized that since you have been complaining about those unpleasant situations, they have most likely become more unpleasant.

Thanking God even in unpleasantness tells God you love Him not for what He is, but for who He is. As a result, God treats you specially. Scripture says, in all things, (good, bad, ugly, pleasant) – GIVE THANKS. Why don’t you just go ahead and thank God for the gift of life? Just thank Him for everything He has done and those He is yet to do for you. As you do so, the little you shall become very mighty in Jesus Name. Amen! Bishop Oyedepo said, “To be thankful is to be fruitful and to be thankless is to be fruitless.”

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NO MORE DELAY

September 2, 2013

Destiny is a function of time. Like it’s always said, there is a time for everything. Even Bible says there is a time to be born and a time to die. Satan sometimes because he cannot destroy one’s destiny, he would delay it. Delay could be dangerous. It is not sweet at all. The reason why a woman would not settle down in family until age 40 and above is a result of delay.

Progress is the plan of God man. Even our God knows this, which was why He sent an angel to hasten the exit of Lot from the land of Sodom in Gen 19. Delay is the strategy of the devil. In Deut 2:3, God looked at His people and saw they had experienced such a massive delay, therefore God said, “Ye have compassed this mountain long enough: turn you northward.”  Eze 12:28 says, “Therefore say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; There shall none of my words be prolonged any more, but the word which I have spoken shall be done, saith the Lord GOD.”

Progress is sweet. Have you ever been caught in a traffic jam and suddenly a convoy with armed police escort surfaces, before you know what is happening, the traffic jam would be cleared for these people and then the jam builds up again. I find it very interesting. I once read of a CEO who said because of traffic jam on the road, he decided to buy a chopper.

Sir, delay is bad! Delay is bad! I say it again, delay is very bad! From today, whatever form of delay you have experienced, no matter how big it is, I decree today that the Almighty God shall break it off in Jesus Name. From today, I decree that while others are walking, you are already running. As they are preparing to run, you are already flying and before they could even fly at all, you are already soaring in Jesus Name. No more delay for you in Jesus Name. Amen!

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ENJOY DIVINE HEALTH

September 1, 2013

An Old man went to the doctor complaining of a terrible pain in his leg. “I am afraid it’s just old age”, replied the doctor, “there is nothing we can do about it.” “That can’t be” fumed the old man, “you don’t know what you are doing.” “How can you possibly know I am wrong?” countered the doctor. “Well it’s quite obvious,” the old man replied, “my other leg is fine, and it’s the exact same age!”

Health, they say is wealth. Let me make it clear here that sickness was and is never in God’s plan for man from creation so stop believing it when you are told that sometimes we have to fall sick. Where is it written that we have to fall sick? First of all we should know that God designed and created our body to function eternally.  Our body has the ability to regenerate and renew the cells and the tissue.  God, who created the human body, has also given us a guide to maintain that body. 

Its God’s will and desire that we should always enjoy good health and be free from sickness. 3 John 1:2 says Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. Exo 15:26 says that as a result of your righteousness, God will put none of these diseases upon thee, which I have brought upon the Egyptians: for I am the LORD that healeth thee. Deut 7:15 says And the LORD will take away from thee all sickness, and will put none of the evil diseases of Egypt, which thou knowest, upon thee; but will lay them upon all them that hate thee.

Divine health is greater blessing than healing. In order words, it is better to remain healthy than to be asking for healing. Your body is not an abode for sickness, it is God’s temple. I pray that from henceforth, sickness will not have dominion over you in Jesus Name. Amen!

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WHO IS YOUR GOD?

August 31, 2013

Matt 6:21 says, “For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.” Have you seen someone who just bought a new and expensive item? The person would sleep late playing with the item and most likely wake up earlier than usual just to check it again. That’s where the person’s treasure is, as such, that’s where his heart is. Unknowingly and unconsciously, some of us have carved out gods out of worldly things.

1Cor 8:5 says, “For though there be that are called gods, whether in heaven or in earth, (as there be gods many, and lords many,). When the apostle Paul received power to heal a man who had never walked before, the people cried out: “The gods have become like humans and have come down to us!” The people wanted to worship Paul and his friend Barnabas. They called Paul Hermes and Barnabas Zeus, which were the names of false gods.

Exo 20:3 says, “Thou shalt have no other gods before me.” What then does God mean by not having any other gods BEFORE Him? I believe God was addressing the heart as much as He was addressing outward religion when He gave these commandments. He was talking about the things and people that take up the space in the heart of man. He was talking about our aims and ambitions which often take priority over Him and His will in our hearts. He was talking about anything we crave for or anyone we long for more than God Himself. Yes, that's the idol that God talks about in the first of the Ten Commandments.

Sir, who is your God? Who takes the first place in your heart? That is your God. Is it a spouse or a child? Is it a bank account, a car, an inheritance? Is it your phone or your dress? Is it your house that you love? Is it a relationship that you depend on to be your source of happiness and joy? Is it a habit? Check yourself and repent. Remember, whatever contests for the place of God in man’s heart dies.

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BE SOAKED IN THE WORD – 2

August 30, 2013

In Matt 4:4, Jesus said, "It is written: ’Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God."  John 6:63 says, “It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life.”

Isa 60:1 says, “Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee.” To shine, there must be light. No one shines without light. And what is the light? Psa 119:130 says, “The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.” The light refers to spiritual illumination that is only derivable from dwelling in the word of God.

The word of God is a seed. It is what controls all forms of increases. Abraham heard the word of God, acted upon it and prospered. Elijah heard the word of God, acted upon it and was never hungry during famine. 

For your health to prosper, you have to know what His promises on health are. For your home to be peaceful, and harmonious, you have to be soaked in the revelation of the Word of God on marriage. For you to prosper, you have to dig deep into the word of God to know what His revelations as regards finances are. Heb 1:3b says, “and upholding all things by the word of his power.”

 Col. 3:16 says, Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to God. The indwelling Christ is a speaking Christ, and we need to let the word spoken by Christ to dwell in us richly.

To do this doesn’t merely mean to memorize the Word of God; we need to actively allow and let the word of Christ dwell in us richly. We need to go from being a reader and hearer to being a doer.

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BE SOAKED IN THE WORD

August 29, 2013

Joshua 1:8 says, “This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.”  The secret to a successful sojourn on earth is to be a student of the school of the word of God.

Recently, I had a revelation where I saw raw gold kept in between a Bible. While meditating on it, I heard, “treasures are loaded in the word of God, it takes only the reader of the word to be a benefactor.” The Bible is God’s manual for life. Unfortunately, we’d rather read entertainment magazines than read the Bible. We’d rather ping and tweet than study the word of God.

Sir, your business would have grown bigger than that, if only you would take time and study the word. Isa 30:21 says, “And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk ye in it.” The word that your ear would hear is not entertainment news but God’s instruction and leading.

God wants to instruct you, but you must be soaked in the word of God. Psa 119:105 says, “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.” Your path would not shine if you are not a word reader. God wants to reveal things to you, but you won’t see them while busy chatting on your phone or wasting away your time in front of television. Catch a vision from the word so the world can watch you on the television as well.

You have a glorious destiny. The earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for your manifestation. Dust your Bible and make it a duty to study it in the morning, noon and night. Put the audio version on your phone and tablets. Be a word addict. As you do so, your eyes of understanding would be enlightened in Jesus Name. Amen!

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GUARD IT

August 28, 2013

Some people’s minds are dumping sites for others. “Have you heard that our employer is going to downsize?” “Have you heard that the cost of cement has gone up?” “Do you see that the unemployment rate is on the increase?” They open up their minds to all sorts of rubbish and then end up having their destinies rubbished.

Pro 4:23 says, “Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.” In order words, guard your mind with your last breath and never allow anything and anyone pollute it.

That minister of finance in 2Kings7 was limited by his mind and ended up losing his life. The essence of life is a sound mind. Without a sound mind, you cannot live a sound life. Noah did not see any need for building such a big ark but he refused to hinder divine plan with his mind. 1Pet 1:13a says, “Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind.”

Your life will never change or become better until you put a “OUT OF BOUND” notice on the gate of your mind. Your mind is your thinking bank, and until you change the way you think, you will continue to stink.

Wipe off old mentalities. Remove old beliefs that do not conform to the word of God. To be who you have been created to be, you need to alter all the old wrong thoughts in you. Scripture says, “And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.”

Php 2:5 says, “Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus.” In order words, until you have the mind of Christ, you will never get out of crisis. The mind of Christ is sharp, sweet creative. From today, consciously determine to guard your mind with all that is in you. Let your mind be equipped with a sieve to avoid destiny pollution.

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TELL IT TO GOD

August 27, 2013

There is a tale of a young man who had the opportunity of seeing God face to face to ask just one question. After a very deep thought, the young man asked, “why am I not getting answers to my heart desires?” God smiled and looked at the young man and answered, “Because you never brought them to me before.”

Many of us have selected things we discuss with God. “If it is something my employer or my father or my rich uncle or my spouse can handle, then why tell God?” However, what I have come to understand is that bulk of the time, we get disappointed, not because those people don’t want to help, but because they are also humans like you and I who have various needs as well.

Some of us go to our best friend and tell him/her how difficult the situation we are going through is, of which, many of them would sometimes use it to mock you. Job 7:11 says, “Therefore I will not refrain my mouth; I will speak in the anguish of my spirit; I will complain in the bitterness of my soul.” Job was saying that instead of going about telling people what you are going through, tell it to God.

He is a friend and Father, so go to Him. Talk to Him the same way you would talk to your best friend. Tell Him, “Father, I am broke. I am hurt. I just got jilted. You can’t believe I don’t have what to wear to church for next Sunday.” Sometimes the pain could be so much that we just need someone “physically present” to pour out to, please tell it all to God. He is our ever present help in times of need. Unload all your feelings. Release your frustrations and worries. God can handle them.

However, for God to handle your worry, you must be His candidate. You must be born again so God can hear you. Right now, just express how you feel unto God. He can handle your fear, doubt, anxiety, grief and all.

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HOLINESS AND WEALTH

August 26, 2013

Mal 3:3-4 says, “And he shall sit as a refiner and purifier of silver: and he shall purify the sons of Levi, and purge them as gold and silver, that they may offer unto the LORD an offering in righteousness. Then shall the offering of Judah and Jerusalem be pleasant unto the LORD, as in the days of old, and as in former years.”

Some offerings and acts of giving in the church have not yielded any reward not because God is a liar but the giver’s state of heart determines the reward he gets when he offers unto the Lord. There is a need for holiness before our offerings can be pleasant and acceptable unto Him.

God is saying in Prov 8:20-21, “I lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment: That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance; and I will fill their treasures.”  What God has for you, no smartness of yours can get it for you.  There is no amount of scheming that can take you to the level God is planning for you. The first requirement is holiness.

Psa 112:4 says, “Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: he is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous.” There’s no embarrassment or disgrace for the righteous, the Lord will always make a way for Him. Colorful and bright is the future of the righteous. Matt 5:6 says, “Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.”

Wealth and divine provision is from God and God alone. Every other supposed source is fake and can never match God’s. Embrace holy living, stay away from sin and the wealthy will start calling you wealthy. Abraham walked perfectly before God before God prospered him.

As you embrace holiness from today, before you knock on doors, they open in Jesus Name. Amen

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SIN BLOCKS

August 25, 2013

2Ti 2:19 says, “Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal; The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let everyone that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.” Adam was put in the Garden of Eden to enjoy. But he messed up. As a result of this, he became naked and was stripped of honor and dignity. Adam lost his beauty and the plan of God for his life as a result of sin. Sin stinks.

The devil is like a roaring lion seeking for whom to devour. The devil has targets; he won’t worry himself with useless souls. He is seriously searching for lives with marks of greatness on them just to destroy through sin.

Until you step out of sin, you will never step into limelight. If you enjoy sin, you will never come in touch with the secret of God. The devil would make sin enjoyable just so he could destroy you, but you must understand that God’s secrets are strictly reserved for the righteous. If truly you want to be great, you will flee from iniquity.

Do you know that the reason why your prayers are not answered is because of sin? Psa 66:18 says, “If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me.” Isa 59:1-2 says, “Behold, the LORD'S hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither his ear heavy that it cannot hear:

But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid his face from you, that he will not hear.”

Bible says if thou would return, you will lay up gold as dust. Jesus is saying, come unto me today and I will give you rest. Isa 1:18 says, “Though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.”

Always remember that sin strips but holiness makes beautiful. Every force of sin over you becomes powerless in Jesus Name. Amen!

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COME BACK HOME

August 24, 2013

Job 22: 23-25 says, “If thou return to the Almighty, thou shalt be built up, thou shalt put away iniquity far from thy tabernacles.  Then shalt thou lay up gold as dust, and the gold of Ophir as the stones of the brooks. Yea, the Almighty shall be thy defence, and thou shalt have plenty of silver.”

Disobedience took man out of Eden and only obedience can get him back there. Until you are saved, you are not safe. In the book of Luke 15:11-32, we read the story of a son that requested that his father gave him his own portion of the father’s property. He got it and wasted it on riotous living. However, the father was still worried about the “useless” son, but the thing about it was that the father could not reach the son outside, until he returned home.

Your healing is at home; your wealth is at home; your fruit of the womb is at home; that job you are looking for is at home; until you return back home, you will never enjoy those benefits. Everything you need is at home, but God is saying, “Come back home.”

Psa 92:13 says, “Those that be planted in the house of the LORD shall flourish in the courts of our God.” The first step towards a great life in God is returning home. Tracing back one’s step to Jesus. No matter how dirty you might think you are, God is still saying, just come back home. He’s saying, I want to bless you; heal you; lift you up; decorate your life with glory; but you have to come back home.

Until you are totally yielded unto God, the earth will not yield any increase for you. Stop doing your business dubiously; stop cheating on your spouse; stop lying; stop that fraudulent act. Bishop Oyedepo said, “There’s plenty in purity.” As you return home, you cease to be homeless, jobless and useless in Jesus Name. Amen!

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LOVE

August 23, 2013

In Matt 22, a certain lawyer came to Jesus and asked him, “Master, which is the great commandment in the law?” In verse 37-38 Jesus said unto him, “Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment.”

Our God is a God of love. Everything that God has ever done has been because of love. John 3:16 says, “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” God is ready to release everything you so desire to make your Christian journey a beautiful and a glorious one, if only there is genuine love for God in your heart.

Have you ever seen a man fall in love with a woman? OMG! The man could walk 10km just to show the woman he loves her. As a result of the show of love, the woman automatically reciprocates. 1 Kings 3:3a says, “And Solomon loved the LORD.” In verse 4, his love for God made him give God a thousand burnt offerings. God saw this show of love and because of that had to come down and ask Solomon, “Ask what I shall give thee.”

Your regular attendance in church would make your pastor like you and maybe make your family think you are a believer, however, your love for God is what would make God reveal His true self unto you. Most of Jesus’ miracles were borne out of His love for the recipient. Listen to me, stop asking God for a job; a car or money; start expressing your love for God. Show Him you love Him from your heart not from your lips, because until that is done, no matter how hard you give or pray, you won’t truly enjoy God. Psa 37:4 says, “Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.”

Pray with me, Lord, give me a heart for You in the name of Jesus.

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HOLY SPIRIT

August 22, 2013

One of the biggest secret I have come to discover as a believer is that the Lord God has given us a companion sent to be everything unto us; friend, teacher, helper, director, defender, leader, producer, marketer, savior, advocate and everything that we might want him to be unto us.

He plays so many roles in the life of a believer that His presence in the life of a believer guarantees safety, promotion, progress, favor, health, wealth and come to think of all of the goodies that come with life.

With him you cannot fail, you cannot make mistake, you can never be wrong because He is perfect. Acts 1:8 says that ye shall receive power after that the Holy Ghost is come upon thee. Like I always tell people anytime I have the opportunity to speak to them about what the Holy Ghost can do, my first approach is that without the Holy Ghost in the life of a believer, the believer is a powerless person.

It is one thing to be a police officer and another thing to be a commanding officer. With the presence of the Holy Ghost in the life of a man, the man becomes the officer in charge; the commanding officer. The best way to start and end your day is with the Holy Spirit – that way, your day will be fun filled and result loaded. Without the Holy Spirit, a man is just a shell without any content; or a phone casing without the real gadget inside.

The power of the Holy Spirit is not just for preachers, evangelists, or people who work in special ministry; rather, it is available to every believer as long as we are in right standing with Him. A day without the Holy Spirit is “a hell of a day.” A life without the Holy Spirit is a lifeless life.

My prayer is that you shall from today and for the rest of your life, you shall always have a Holy Ghost filled day in Jesus Name. Amen!

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WHEN YOU JUST CAN’T PRAY

August 21, 2013

Have you ever experienced it that you want to pray so hard, but you just can’t. It’s like a mental block. You know God is real. You are certain He listens and grants requests. You know He is always around, but you just cannot find the right words to pray. You open your mouth to pray and nothing is coming out. You know how/what you are feeling deep down on the inside of you but you can’t find words to express yourself. It is a terrible experience.

Most times it is as a result of a heavy heart/mind. You are so bothered and worried about what you are going through that you do not even know what to pray for or where to start from. Brokenness, unmet needs, emptiness, confusion, unbelief, fear, depression, sin, bewilderment, sin – we can be so overwhelmed with the crushing weight of these issues that we don’t even know how or what to pray. The very enormity of our struggles silences us. Words become so scarce at that point. It gets so worse that to even explain to people around becomes impossible.

However, help has been made available for us whenever we find ourselves in such situations. God knows that such times would come, which is why He sent the Holy Spirit. 8:26 says, “Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.”

The Holy Spirit is around saying, “May I help you?” He steps in when the familiar phrases just don’t seem adequate anymore, when all we can do is groan. The Holy Spirit is still here on earth because of you and I – to help us. So the next time your prayer life hit rock bottom, just turn to Him and he will be of help. He will give you the right words to pray and your life would never remain the same again in Jesus Name. Amen!

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HALLELUJAH ANYHOW

August 20, 2013

We live in a world where anything can happen. It is a world where going to work can end in tragedy. It is a world where waking up becomes difficult for some. It is a world where some without any notice just get laid off at work. As much as we believers look on the bright side of life always, we should also understand that life would always be life. Knowing God would not keep tragedy from knocking on your door. However, there is one profound scripture in 1Th 5:18 that says, “In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” In order words, keep shouting Hallelujah no matter what.

Hallelujah is the highest form of exhortation or praise. We shout it as a proclamation of confidence in the One that sits up there. We shout it because we have an understanding that even though it may appear that our burdens are overbearing – God cannot fail and that He is still awesome, mighty and wonderful.

There are many situations that would ordinarily make you want to just scream, “God, why me?” Sometimes we find ourselves in some situations that we doubt if God is still in control, however, when we just take the time to ponder upon what God has done in the past for you, irrespective of what you are going through, shout Hallelujah anyhow.

Sir, you may have no food to eat, some have the food but cannot eat. Hallelujah Anyhow! Whether there is money in your account or not, Hallelujah anyhow! Your job application just got rejected, Hallelujah anyhow. You just got dumped by your supposed spouse, Hallelujah anyhow! Remember, God is always in control, and He deserves to be praised whether you have a reason to or not.

James 1:2 says, “My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations.” In order words, when your world is falling apart, when your problems are enormous, when temptations assail you on every side, just praise the Lord. Hallelujah! Let somebody shout Hallelujah!!!

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TRUST ANYHOW

August 19, 2013

The three Hebrew boys incurred the wrath of Nebuchadnezzar by not bowing to his idol, as a result, the king made it clear to them that their refusal was going to end them in the burning fiery furnace. They refused to jitter. Their response is one of the most inspiring one in the Bible.

As written in Daniel 13:17-18, the boys said “If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of thine hand, O king. But if not, be it known unto thee, O king, that we will not serve thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up.”

Wow! What a level of trust? Job did same thing in Job 13:15a when he said, “Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him.” In order words, even if He refuses to restore me back, I will still trust Him. Sir, God is looking for those who would trust Him irrespective of whether they get answers to their prayers or not. God can give a job, but if HE doesn’t, that shouldn’t stop you from trusting Him.  He is the Almighty and He knows best.

Most of us are conditional “trusters”, “if God would only do this for me, I will never stop trusting Him.” Whether you have answers to your requests or not, trust anyhow. No matter what you are going through, keep on trusting God and God alone. Psalm 62:8a says, “Trust in him at all times.” I understand it might be hard especially going by how you are feeling and what you are going through, but make up your mind today that no matter what, you will keep on trusting God. He is our only choice and source.

I pray that God Almighty would give you the grace and strength you need to keep on holding on in Jesus Name. Amen!

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ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE

August 18, 2013

Orville and Wilbur Wrights were brothers who decided to build the world’s first successful airplane. Immediately this intention was made known, they became object of media ridicule and cartoon. Professors of aeronautics saw them as jokers. Students of aeronautics saw them as clowns because these were guys that were school drop outs.

In 1906, European Newspapers especially in France called them bluffeurs (bluffers) according to Wikipedia. One man even said “The Wrights have flown or have they not flown. They possess a machine or they do not possess one. They are in fact either fliers or liars. It is difficult to fly. It is easy to say, ‘We have flown’.” In 1908, after the Wrights’ first flights in France, the same man that said they couldn’t fly a plane admitted he had done them an injustice. It might be difficult, but it is not impossible.

In the book of 2Kings7, a prophet issued a decree that “Tomorrow about this time shall a measure of fine flour be sold for a shekel, and two measures of barley for a shekel, in the gate of Samaria.” The then Minister of Finance of Samaria, looked at the man of God and said “Behold, if the LORD would make windows in heaven, might this thing be?” In order words, he was saying that it was impossible. You and I know how the man ended his life, he saw it happened but never benefited.

Someone said when you think at that moment that it is possible – then the magic starts. There is no mountain too high for you to climb. There is nothing called impossible. Mark 9:23 says “all things are possible to him that believeth.” The first thing is to believe impossibility is nothing. With man, it might be impossible but with God, ALL things are possible.

My prayer is that everything that looks impossible for you before now, from today, Jesus the way, will make a way for you where there seems to be no way in Jesus Name. Amen!

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