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Genesis 30:37 And Jacob took him rods of green poplar, and of the hazel and chesnut tree; and pilled white strakes in them, and made the white appear which was in the rods.Genesis 30:38 And he set the rods which he had pilled before the flocks in the gutters in the watering troughs when the flocks came to drink, that they should conceive when they came to drink.Genesis 30:39 And the flocks conceived before the rods, and brought forth cattle ringstraked, speckled, and spotted.
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How do social media algorithms work?Social media algorithms are designed to serve up content they think a user will like, based on the history of past ranking signals (more on those later). If the user likes, interacts with, or follows any of these posts or accounts, the algorithm quickly learns to serve up and suggest even more of the same.
4 1-2 Now Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, left the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the wild. For forty wilderness days and nights he was tested by the Devil. He ate nothing during those days, and when the time was up he was hungry.3 The Devil, playing on his hunger, gave the first test: “Since you’re God’s Son, command this stone to turn into a loaf of bread.”4 Jesus answered by quoting Deuteronomy: “It takes more than bread to really live.”
Lamentations 3:22 It is of the LORD'S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.Lamentations 3:23 They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.Lamentations 3:24 The LORD is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him.
Matthew 6:33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
Isaiah 41:10 Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
Luke 1:35 And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.
God’s Word is true and dependable.He says the thoughts he thinks about us….with God,we can rest easy…take Him at His Word and you’re good to go.
Hebrews 13:5 Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.Hebrews 13:6 So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.
Isaiah 62:1 For Zion's sake will I not hold my peace, and for Jerusalem's sake I will not rest, until the righteousness thereof go forth as brightness, and the salvation thereof as a lamp that burneth.Isaiah 62:2 And the Gentiles shall see thy righteousness, and all kings thy glory: and thou shalt be called by a new name, which the mouth of the LORD shall name.Isaiah 62:3 Thou shalt also be a crown of glory in the hand of the LORD, and a royal diadem in the hand of thy God.Isaiah 62:4 Thou shalt no more be termed Forsaken; neither shall thy land any more be termed Desolate: but thou shalt be called Hephzibah, and thy land Beulah: for the LORD delighteth in thee, and thy land shall be married.Isaiah 62:5 For as a young man marrieth a virgin, so shall thy sons marry thee: and as the bridegroom rejoiceth over the bride, so shall thy God rejoice over thee.Isaiah 62:6 I have set watchmen upon thy walls, O Jerusalem, which shall never hold their peace day nor night: ye that make mention of the LORD, keep not silence,
Water is an essential component for life.By sprinkling Ps 23 into our day,we’re setting ‘us’ up for something beautiful
The Word of God gives us unusual faith & confidence this births hope.Hope makes us unashamed (ROM 5.5) and there is hope of a tree(Job 14:7-9)
Gratitude will always set the tone for a soar in life.A life that isn’t thankful is a date with smallness…
Life will keep you stuck but God has plans for you to soar by his various transport technologies.
According to the dictionary, a standby is someone to be relied on especially during emergencies. It is a favorable or reliable choice or resource it is one held ...
At some point in our lives,we tire old,burn out…but we’re reassured that there is a divine system of help….
The role of an advocate is to offer independent support to those who feel they are not being heard and to ensure they are taken seriously and that their rights are respected.
Psalm 46.1 As believers,we must get more conscious of taking refuge in God so we can see His help
The limitations of the mortal ceases with me.The Holy Ghost overshadows me and births unexplainable things.
The oppressors of Nigeria will have their fair share…We’re prophesying Isa 49.26 over Nigerian.
S•O•S•K•I is an acronym for Sow Soar Kindle Inspired.The Word of God gets all this done in our lives.I am Esosa Nwajagu.
As we prepare foe elections in Nigeria,we declare that the will of the people will not be subverted.
The new order is waxing stronger and stronger while the old order is fading away and wax weaker and weaker.
Daniel 2:21 And he changeth the times and the seasons: he removeth kings, and setteth up kings: he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding:
Nehemiah 4:3 Now Tobiah the Ammonite was by him, and he said, Even that which they build, if a fox go up, he shall even break down their stone wall. Nehemiah 4:4 Hear, O our God; for we are despised: and turn their reproach upon their own head, and give them for a prey in the land of captivity:
In Nehemiah 2,we see that upon inspection of the project,Nehemiah receives resistance.We have to forge ahead relentlessly.We must believe a new day is possible!
Isa 66.8 We have devoted the next 6 Months to stand in the gap for our country;Nigeria.We will feature a lot of beautiful sub-topics during the season.Some of which are:Project Nehemiah,Haman’s delusion,Reversing the irreversible (The Esther Case Study) and lots more.
How did Joshua excel?What was his secret?How does he succeed defying military might and numerical superiority?Only the Secret in Joshua 1.8 put him ahead!
In computing a firewall prevents undue access.As believers why do we want to live careless?Our anchor text Matt 26.41 makes us understand our vulnerability.
Matt6.6 We’re constantly plagued by distractions.We could never touch heaven if we’re heavily distracted at prayer.
Gen 5.22 from the amplified version of the bible,Enoch walked in habitual fellowship with God...
Walking with God is a faith trip we've gotta put away our carnal mind in other to make the trip.
In Amos 3.3 the emphasis is,no agreement no walk.Anyone wanting to take a walk with me can't bring his or her dog along I can't stand that so close howbeit I can survive with a dog in thesame compound that's distant enough for me to deal with.Our walk with God is sometimes like this:there are things God says,"you can't bring this along"
Starting the year with psalms.Col.3: 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
January Focus on the devotional:
PSALMS & HYMN
Col 3:16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
As the year comes to an end,it's important we do a self-reflection.Reflect on the year that's coming to an end.
Declaring 4-fold Healing: Perfect Mental Health, Perfect Physical Health, Perfect Emotional Health and Perfect Spiritual Health
From our anchor Scriptures Exo 15:26 and Matt 8.3 we see that Jehovah Rapha is more than willing to heal us.
Anchor Scripture:Isa 45.4 A surname is many things and that's what we'd be exploring... God bless you!
It doesn't add up that after a beautiful cruise with their meal being supernaturally supplied,things go awry....
An over look of 1kings 17.13-16.Key words to look out for: Instruction, Obedience,The Word as Strategy...
Sometimes,God gives us a Word...then the next steps look nothing like the Word God gave us...that's what we see in 1 Kings 17:10-11
Still on the Anchor Scripture,1 Kings 17.10-11,we see that sometimes when God sends a Word,there might be no semblance...but faith and courage inherits the promise...
In Acts 13,Paul and Barnabas will have a rift that will bring their relationship to an abrupt end!
Acts 13 opens in a beautiful way:the Holy Spirit is asking for Paul and Barnabas to be separated for a task.They'll go ahead and have a beautiful ministry but it won't be long before things go wary between them... question is:I thought God called them to do this...yes,every instruction of God comes with it's fair share of challenges.
Without the Spirit's leading, we're bound to grope in the dark.What's your idea of what it means to be led...we will tour with Apostle Paul in this study!
Gen 30.27 Laban is ready to re-negotiate his nephew's wage just so the 'blessing' remains in his environment.
Gen 28.-God comes to Jacob himself to re-assure him of the Blessing...Next time you're going through a difficult situation, remember Jacob's Bethel encounter.
One of the dopest realizations we come to as Abraham's Seed is this:I'm irreversibly & irrevocably Blessed!
Life had been totally unfair...Naomi left full but has to return empty talk about life being so unfair.In faith and hope Ruth sticks to her.Ruth is a symbol of grace and hope that you'll rise again...
In Gen 39,you read the story of Joseph who relied solely on God irrespective....He stood for defending God's cause even at his physically seeming peril...
In Gen 30,we see Jacob doing something that's scientifically crazy...but that was divine.Outstanding Holy Ghost Technology...
As God lifts us up,we have to continue to lean on Him...don't think strategy without God can help you....
In 2 Chronicles 14,we see a total dependence on God...Asa isn't relying on his Strategy....
Rivers have their source,as a believer,your Source is God.Your job or clients aren't your source ...
Daniel 10.12 The ministry of Angels makes our journey so smooth if only we would activate their operations.We do so easily with our Words...
On Wednesdays,we speak words of victory into our life,processes and destiny.Angels are ministering to me.
Like a tree planted by the rivers...we are guaranteed of always winning and getting ahead as long as we stay planted and we can only be planted when we delight in and meditate on God's Word...
What's your delight?What excites you?What gives you joy? The Prosperous ones have their delight in His Word...
From Numbers 22 we see a full detail of how Spiritual blindness almost cost Balaam his life.
In the Text,2 Kings 6:15-17,we see how the physical sight can set a bar over our lives.It's so limiting to judge life and progress with the 5 senses alone.I pray for you that your eyes be opened to see beyound your optical retina...
Today,we encourage you to take your healing on the grounds of the blood covenant.The Question is do you want it?If your answer is yes,then it's all yours.
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” — Matthew 11:28
The Curve of life of Natural Man tends to death...but the Resurrection Power at work in us,tends to life...Zoe
The Shepherd boy writer of this Psalm,is confident of going through Challenges successfully because of an already existing relationship with the Word...We too can be confident in the face of Challenges
Going through a difficult time is a great opportunity to experience God's power and glory.
In today's devotional,we are encouraged to relinquish ownership of troubles so the mighty one can do what he does best!
In looking at the Holy Spirit's help,His intercessory role is a sure way we often overlook.
And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Helper (Comforter, Advocate, Intercessor—Counselor, Strengthener, Standby), to be with you forever— John 14:16 AMP
Everyone seeks help.Everyone wishes they could be pampered and catered for while everything goes on . God's help promises us that luxury.Help that's always available.
Your life remains the greatest portrait of who Jesus is to you.How well do you know him?
In today's devotional,we look at how Social Media is helping us to get distracted from being deliberate about sharing the simple gospel of Salvation to our circle.
From the Series,the unpopular gospel.Every day we find it more uncomfortable sharing God's Word.
The voice of Gratitude looks beyond the seen.Gratitude looks past the 5 loaves and 2 fish... Gratitude says fill the jar with water...draw out wine...
It seems convenient to ignore God's blessings while trusting Him for more...in today's devotional,we are reminded to stay THANKFUL!
Taking a faith tour of the Land of Promise...It was Gratitude that made Caleb and Joshua to possess the land.
This Scripture says it all:Think of yourselves the way Christ Jesus thought of himself. He had equal status with God but didn’t think so much of himself that he had to cling to the advantages of that status no matter what. Not at all. When the time came, he set aside the privileges of deity and took on the status of a slave, became human ! Having become human, he stayed human. It was an incredibly humbling process. He didn’t claim special privileges. Instead, he lived a selfless, obedient life and then died a selfless, obedient death—and the worst kind of death at that—a crucifixion. Philippians 2:5-8 MSG
In today's devotional,we see that many a time,like Andrew we are double speaking because what we are articulating doesn't justify logic but Gratitude is the game changer and multiplier index...if only we'll let Faith....
Gratitude will help us gain altitude...life's code can easily be cracked by Gratitude...
July 1st
While we wait-Faith
Waiting will inspire faith.Waiting is the crucible that birth's faith.The faith that walks through walls...moves mountains. Ask Hannah,Samuels are birth in this crucible. Mind you,Samuel is not a mere son in the quiver.This arrow (Samuel), shoots for Messiah... in his(Samuel's) timely anointing and setting up of the messianic order through David!
God bless you! Waiting is beautiful and worth it's wait!
While we wait- PATIENCE
Waiting is such a beautiful experience. It becomes beautiful when you've matured spiritually.It could seem boring and horrible without knowledge. While we wait,we loose...we loose unneeded stuff...things that could truncate our trip to destiny.One of the most crucial virtues we need to inherit precious promises is instilled as we wait... We loose our impatience and get submerged in and with PATIENCE...(Heb 6.12,10.36).A mum is the more patient of both genders 'cos she has learned through waiting especially having experienced gestation,nurturing and grooming that PATIENCE is her best ally!
Same for you dear,we are all pregnant with our destinies. As we wait,actively holding on to the Word of faith,speaking and doing...PATIENCE will lead you home!
Lovely day!
While we wait
Ici is only 3 months gone yet she cries: "I can't take it,I can't wait I can't bear this any longer." It's her first time and you know what they say about 'firsts'. Anxiety has gotten the better part of her.She's just been through the most traumatic experience of her life greeted by nausea and morning sickness.Mum says no other lady in the family has had it this tough but Ici will have to wait for the days coming which are now the shorter though by length,are the lengthier...
It's great to be pregnant, we are all pregnant with our destinies.While we don't have a pre-detail of how our pregnancies will turn out,one thing is certain, we wait,we go through...'cos in the end, enduring till the end is the real deal.
Bless your heart!
Why did you give us manna?
Due 8:3 Manna,in all it's awesomeness wasn't the real deal. Neither Abraham,his son nor grandsons knew anything about manna. It was a miracle exclusive to Moses,his congregants and flock. Manna was a miracle beyond words, how does food just show up?But here God warns that manna is a byproduct of the more important,even the 'Word'.
We ought to live by the Word alone, the Word in itself has got what it takes to sustain those who'll live by him (because the Word is a person). He gives us manna so we would be directed back to the Word. We live alone by the Word.
Turning the stones into bread wasn't anything impossible with Jesus because he made us understand by that singular encounter that the Word should always guide and lead.(Luke 4.3-4).Ephemerals attend to the 5 senses, eternals build the spirit. Manna fizzles out, the Word lasts forever and that's what we live by.Manna is for physical sustainability the Word builds eternal infrastructure.Build wisely!
Bless your heart!
Faith and works give victory Text-Est 7.1-10
One of the scriptures I love is found in 1 John 5.4. 'Our faith makes us always victorious'.
The faith of the Jewish nation in proclaiming a solemn assembly, the faith of Esther-fast for me & and fast with me,the dogged faith of Mordecai that makes him say to Esther,'if you refuse to do this,God is able to bring us out... I know he will'-Mordecai sure got guts but that's what faith makes us -invincible...
Thanks to a faith so resolute the nation will go on a fast(works)... Thanks to a faith (and works) Esther will approach the King uninvited yet gain favour... Thanks to a faith(and good works), Mordecai will watch the King's back and unknowingly get honoured in the future... Thanks to faith so resolute, Esther will dare present her request,unveil her identity and the King will honour her...and the tables will capsize in favour of the covenant. Thanks to faith in the Word that doesn't return void(Prov.26.27)...Haman will partake of his gallows... Have faith,do works of faith...
Text-Est.6.1-14
The unusual king-Mordecai
We have been taught in church severally that we are Kings.Messages that bring out all sorts of cliché- 'I'm a King' 'King's don't beg' 'I'm royalty' and several others. But you see,how soon we forget when we are hard pressed by life's harsh conditions. Awaiting probably a magic wand to upturn things and viola we are transformed.Seldom do these happen like that. Mordecai sat by the gate,not in government, an exiled Jew,condemned to die but he carried himself with dignity.This unusual king will not beg or cower,he never worshipped a fellow man like him-Haman.Everyone else did.A king is one who's king in his mind.Mordecai never for once allowed his circumstance determine his carriage.Hence sooner than later the law of attraction will cause to gravitate towards him,the goods of the covenant. Mordecai is decorated... He didn't need to lobby,backbite any one,back stab or manipulate.True kingship is of the heart not in our possession.Haman had it all yet felt empty Mordecai had nothing yet carried himself with FAITH,hope,and dignity... The things FAITH does for us how unprecedented... And to think the same Haman will be humiliated to decorate this unusual king is what is most interesting... God does have a sense of humour...
Tables are shaking:Fasting & Prayer Text-Est 5.9-14
Unknown to Haman nor the King,the Queen is seductively at it many thanks to the supernatural. Tables are bound to shake when we do what we ought to do. Haman has everything going for him but by the sight of Mordecai his belly turns he just can't deal. The Jews are at it and things are falling in place.A nation wide fast,a solemn a assembly...
Then comes the sweetest counsel ever...the gallows will be a fast track...how sweet for Haman atleast so he thought! Mordecai needs to get out of the way... My people,this is why we should never be caught off guard. Mordecai's walk with God was intact...no shaking like our people say.Haman this table you're shaking be careful...your four legs(human machinery, royal affiliation, wealth) is actually nothing in comparison with the fortification of the seed of Abraham...,this covenant is strong...I'm glad this is where we belong...
Seduction-Fasting & Prayer
Fasting is a great spiritual exercise that shouldn't be swept under.Many-a-tough doors have opened many thanks to fasting... The Queen is going to make appearance before the King on one premise.. 'The God of the covenant will preserve me and I'll find uncommon favour...' A person of the spirit could indeed thread in murky waters... Take routes that seem so bleak on the surface but you see dear one,that's faith...without which we can't please our Master(Heb 11.6) The seduction on display in this chapter is beyond physical, Esther is a woman many women should take a cue from.She got her breakthrough in the place of prayer.She was irresistible when the King saw her... It was beyond her physical glow.Your spiritual glow is your real power... my dear lady... Then next she was calculative,no haste... She was wise...in the next 3 days,the banquet will be ongoing and my queen is in no hurry... Seduction indeed...you needn't always be in a hurry...be SMART...bless your day!
Haman(2)... Text Est.3:6-15(The Msg)
4 things to observe about Haman's desperation
The enemy is very strategic in his dealings; -Haman doesn't want only Mordecai now,he wants the entirety... but this is the opportunity for liberation. Lesson -things that come to us,no matter how twisted they seem,will end in praise if we move with the flow of the Spirit. -Haman cast lot just to ensure he executes his task with spiritual precision. Lesson-Take your eyes off the physical,everything is governed by the spiritual.Israel would gain victory because she'll take things up spiritually. -Haman used his office,influence and affluence to authenticate his annihilation project. Lesson-The enemy is very focused on his projects but don't worry,God gives effortless victories to his own! -Haman had the effrontery to throw himself a party clearly everything was SET kindda SACROSANT! Lesson -God reverses the irreversible!
Haman...
Text-Esther 3
Haman is an interesting character. He comes in our space every now and then. Promoted,one should have expected that,that should be satisfactory but no,Mordecai's obeisance was meal his ego needed to feast on.How impoverished can insecurity make one? How can one have everything going for him yet feel so empty? Haman will not rest why will he? Insecurity against the covenant,against one that is the seed of God is threading on dangerous places... His promotion will not suffice...how paradoxical? insecurity will setup any for destruction ask King Saul...
God bless you!
Hadassah-the making of a Queen! Text-Est. 2.7,Ps 144.12
Parenthood is a trust,a responsibility and above all,a high calling!
Psalm 144.12 12 That our sons may be as plants grown up in their youth; that our daughters may be as corner stones, polished after the similitude of a palace.
We ought to raise our sons and daughters just like stated in PS 144.12.
Mordecai could fill the void in Hadassah's life 'cause he too had been well raised.Mordecai was no doubt a 'king'.We only give what we have. Everywhere,everyone is in dire need of a queen or a king. They are raised and no accidental happenings. There's a throne out there soon to be void of Vashti,there is vacancy but only thorough-breds will sit enthroned and eventually bring the deliverance desperately sought.
Bless your day! Be intentional! Do the needful!
Thank you Vashti!
The things that come to us,do for several reasons and to miss the point is to have missed the real deal.Never loose sight of the gains of your pain or loss.You'll be a victim not because you suffer loss but rather you let the situation consume you and you therefore miss the point.The best of us emerge from seeming pains/losses. Vashti will no more be Queen... Vashti has embarrassed the kingdom... Vashti,the beauty and cynosure of all eyes will sieze to be and to think it was on such a humiliating note,shunning the great indefatigable -'Ahasuerus'. Today I'm grateful to Vashti for a whole lot of reasons...
Be bold,don't loose sight of the victory mourning Vashti, lift up your head...Queen Esther,the better cometh...
Thank you Vashti my Queen!
Who will you feed?
Mr Yez had 2 rams-one black,one white. People paid to watch them fight.The bout was usually fierce. Before the fight,spectators will bet for the win.'The black ram will win they'll bet' no 'the white will win'.Mr Yez had become wealthy because his predictions always came true.The ram more people bet would win,he bet the other would and he always had the day!He always won! After several years in business his now grown up sons asked how he always predicted accurately. He simply told them,'the ram I want to win I feed and the other,I starve'.
Who's winning? Your black ram or your white ram?Is your flesh winning or is your spirit winning. Remember you're a spirit who's housed by a body and possesses a mind. Who'd you rather you fed? Feeding your faith, automatically means you're starving your doubt... Who are you feeding?Who is winning?
Text:1Sam 1:1-28
Peninnah is a good dose...
Today I pray for you that your Peninnah will come...yes were it not for her,Hannah could have slipped into her comfort zone.Elkanah gave Hannah some sort of comfort but Peninnah's drama required she make demand on heaven.Elkanah already had sufficient children, he didn't make any demands from Hannah...'I'm I not more than 10 sons to you' he said to Hannah.I can imagine the unreserved love, affection and care he must have showered on her...but Peninnah made all that amount to nothing.She and her kids made Hannah's life a living hell. Truly may your Peninnah come...and may you know what to do... go down on your knees and birth a creative miracle.
'Samuel's' are born out of these conditions. When you birth Samuel,the reproach is not only off you, but you set the stage for a heavenly agenda to be embellished. Samuel becomes the prophet to bring the fulfilment of prophecy... many thanks to Peninnah and Hannah-a woman that prayed...
Peninnah or 'Peninnahish' conditions will get the best out of you.Stop crying get on your knees,stand on his precious promises declare His Word...you'll surely have the last laugh... God bless you!
I heard a story about a couple in Southern California who lived in the foothills of the mountains. One day as they were hiking through a canyon, they noticed wild mushrooms growing everywhere. They decided to pick the mushrooms and take them home. They invited some friends over for a ''mushroom party.'' They sautéed the mushrooms, breaded them and fried them. They made mushroom omelets, mushroom salad and mushroom soup. They even concocted some mushroom deserts. After dinner, as all the guest gathered round the table, having a great time, the host went into the kitchen with the left overs. He had an old, lazy cat, so he decided to feed it with some scraps from the table. The cat gobbed up the mushrooms. Some time later,the host went back into the kitchen and found the cat lying on the floor, foaming at the mouth and panting for breath. He immediately pulled a call to get in the vetinarian, who advised him and his guest should get their stomachs pumped. The vet suspected that they had picked toadstools instead of mushroom. After going to the hospital and having their stomachs pumped, the people finally made it back home. They made their way into the kitchen, expecting to see their cat lifeless on the floor. Instead the cat was in the corner of the kitchen with a brand new litter of kittens!
Can you imagine that!Have you ever felt this way?What they thought were death pains were in reality, birth pains! It's the 4th month and your dream might look like it's foaming in the mouth and panting for final breath,when in reality you're closer to giving birth to your dream than you have ever been.Hang on!
God bless you. Story Adapted from Jetenzen Franklin's book: Take hold of your dream.
Jun 05
The Book
There was a man from England; the possessor of a great library.He called to his son when he was dying; " Bring me the book" "which book"? Asked the son. His father replied "There is only one book, it is the Bible".
That this so impressed him as did no other is recorded in the poem he had already written :
"Within awful volume lies The mystery of mysteries! Happiest they of the human race To whom their God has granted grace To read, to fear, to hope, to pray To lift the hatch, and force the way And better had they never been born Who read to doubt, or read to scorn"
-Sir Walter Scott
In this last study on Gideon:From Fear to Faith,we see how sensitivity to the voice of God is our greatest advantage yet...
In this summary letter, JEHOVAH reassures of His 7 names....Rapha,Tsidkenu,Rohi,Jireh,Nissi,Shalom, Shammah...
In this episode,Jehovah writes and reminds you of His divine presence that goes every where with you!
Peace is one of the greatest need of the hour.In this letter,Jehovah reminds us that He is our peace....
Our Jehovah Rohi reassures us today that if we'll be dependent on Him,we will be outstanding...
Letters from Jehovah Dear You(today,I call you Hephzibah), I am Jehovah Rapha Hephzibah my delight. I write you to remind you that I am your Rapha-the one who heals you.I understand that you may undermine the gravity and the magnitude of these Words hence I write you to remind you: It's my utmost desire that you'll be consistently & perpetually be in health-Yes, divine health. My healing is at your disposal,my healing is your bread! Whenever you allow sickness,that's not my plan for you. I am always willing to heal you if you'll partner with me to declare your healing and take it. I am your healer- I guarantee total healing from your pain physical or emotional,hurt or resentment- I am your RAPHA. I'll remind you two scriptural instances where I manifested as RAPHA ~ the very first time I showed up as RAPHA was at Mara, you remember the bitter water experience, it's found in your Bible the second book of the Bible yes the book of Exodus the 15th chapter and the 26th verse.You see, I can heal anything. I healed the water and promised, "that none of the plagues and diseases I made come upon Egypt would never come up on you" -I am your healer. If you get up afflicted, my words is sure, stay the course speaking the Word and break satan's hold.Live in the consciousness of Jehovah Rapha & sickness won't ever stick. When I walked the earth as Christ,I healed as many as came to me...I am your RAPHA- the great Physician (Mk 2:17)
Oh Hephzibah my delight,I delight to see you walk in perfect health everyday!
Love, Jehovah
Declarations of faith...I flourish.... there shall be no loss.... whatsoever I do prospers...
No matter what we go through we ought to always pray The enemy will stop at nothing to distract, intimidate and possibly blackmail you.These could come in your thoughts.We have to always pray.
Thank God it's Friday.Nehemiah has been our week's celebrity:What have we gleaned from his life? Zeal,Resilience, Strategy,A man of Prayer.Today I pray for you:Receive strength to go through...receive wisdom to build to finish. Receive wisom to ignore your resistance.May God frustrate all your Sanballat and Tobiah'...
When Sanballat heard that we were rebuilding the wall he exploded in anger, vilifying the Jews. In the company of his Samaritan cronies and military he let loose: “What are these miserable Jews doing? Do they think they can get everything back to normal overnight? Make building stones out of make-believe?” At his side, Tobiah the Ammonite jumped in and said, “That’s right! What do they think they’re building? Why, if a fox climbed that wall, it would fall to pieces under his weight.” Nehemiah prayed, “Oh listen to us, dear God. We’re so despised: Boomerang their ridicule on their heads; have their enemies cart them off as war trophies to a land of no return; don’t forgive their iniquity, don’t wipe away their sin—they’ve insulted the builders!” We kept at it, repairing and rebuilding the wall. The whole wall was soon joined together and halfway to its intended height because the people had a heart for the work. When Sanballat, Tobiah, the Arabs, the Ammonites, and the Ashdodites heard that the repairs of the walls of Jerusalem were going so well—that the breaks in the wall were being fixed—they were absolutely furious. They put their heads together and decided to fight against Jerusalem and create as much trouble as they could. We countered with prayer to our God and set a round-the-clock guard against them. But soon word was going around in Judah, The builders are pooped, the rubbish piles up; We’re in over our heads, we can’t build this wall. And all this time our enemies were saying, “They won’t know what hit them. Before they know it we’ll be at their throats, killing them right and left. That will put a stop to the work!” The Jews who were their neighbors kept reporting, “They have us surrounded; they’re going to attack!” If we heard it once, we heard it ten times. So I stationed armed guards at the most vulnerable places of the wall and assigned people by families with their swords, lances, and bows. After looking things over I stood up and spoke to the nobles, officials, and everyone else: “Don’t be afraid of them. Put your minds on the Master, great and awesome, and then fight for your brothers, your sons, your daughters, your wives, and your homes.” Our enemies learned that we knew all about their plan and that God had frustrated it. And we went back to the wall and went to work. From then on half of my young men worked while the other half stood guard with lances, shields, bows, and mail armor. Military officers served as backup for everyone in Judah who was at work rebuilding the wall. The common laborers held a tool in one hand and a spear in the other. Each of the builders had a sword strapped to his side as he worked. I kept the trumpeter at my side to sound the alert. Nehemiah 4:1-18 MSG
In electricity,resistance is the measure of the opposition to current flow in an electrical circuit. Nehemiah takes up a responsibility,Sanballat & Tobiah take up a responsibility! While you set out to build let it be known to you that there'll always be 'Sanballat & Tobiah' questioning your motive and resisting your act of faith.Be like Nehemiah,use them as propellers stay fixed on your goal quit distractions.Deciding to build is a great idea and you must stay your course.In our text,we equally found out that Nehemiah decided to keep his decision to build close to his chest going through an Incubation process...
Text-1Sam 17. On the hill top,set in battle array,Israel gets more than she bargained for...or so she thought.A giant stood before them insurmountable, undaunted,Goliath is huge,Goliath is large, Goliath is massive,Goliath cannot be wished away-He's very sight is intimidating-All Israel cowered,All Israel are taken aback...How can this puzzle be resolved?The Handsome king Saul is not left out in this torture... What's intimidating you?Jesus says 'mountains ought to be flung a-sea'...David the 16year old shows up...He doesn't see a mountain insurmountable,He sees an uncircumcised and uncovenanted Philistine...What do you see?What have you stocked up?What reservoir of knowledge have you stocked up on?
The greatest Favour you can do your life and destiny is to sow the incorruptible seeds of the Word of God consistently and like Joshua, you'll have good success!
In these perculiar times where we have to be more concious of staying safe,we are reminded that staying within the confines of the Word remains our safest place.
Our speech must be laced with faith irrespective of what we are going through.There is the temptation to always speak carelesssly but today we admonish to speak Words laced with faith.
In this episode,we are reminded of several instances in scripture where Israel put God to the test and spoke Words laced with Sarcasm.They thought to push God or maybe 'intimidate'😀 Him in a sense.How many times do we find ourselves in this place?It's only Words laced with faith will get you ahead!
We must take a cue from Caleb and Joshua.Don't relegate your spiritual You're so much more!Let the Word guide and not environmental limitations.
Words Heb 4:12
Words remain the most potent tool in executing change. As mere mortals,we utter words, the sole immortal Himself by Words framed the visible Stratosphere. Words in themselves seem intangible but they are a force so great.Great enough to execute tangibility.Words make or maim! You'd agree with me that words of disregard,disdain and rendered sarcastically, can wreak more havoc than the fist-hit on the cheek.Words are that powerful!
If words from mere mortals are that efficacious and run deep.How about words from the sole immortal.God's Words are powerful... Isn't it an aberation that we Doubt them... Query them... Disregard them... The very Words that birth us,are the Words we will use to birth the life we ought to live...
Healed by Design! ....none of these diseases. ....by whose stripes ye were .... Jehovah rapha
Agape love distinguishes and sets us apart.Love that gives,love that's unconditional wanting nothing in return.
By the believers default settings,encoded in our design are jaw-dropping possibilities!Be the best version of you!
Restored but...is a follow up of our Tuesday devotional-Default Settings.Our memory (mind) wants to stand in the way but our conversations with the Word,will get us over and cleaned out!
In this episode, you'll be blessed to find out that the redemptive plan was one of the greatest invention ever.
Accelerate If you knew you could drive so fast on such top speed and things would naturally stay out of your way what would you do?
If you knew you could drive so fast that you lose control in a nice way without being endangered.What would you do?
If you knew you could literally drive through obstacles in your path.What would you do?
What if your car could literally fly at some point of acceleration.What would you do?
What if there was no speed limit set and you could just accelerate. What wouldn't you do?
We were built to accelerate. The believer is a supernatural specie. The supernatural specie is totally unpredictable and unhindered. We were built to accelerate.Not flying aimlessly, no not crawl, then walk then blah blah,we were built for this- ACCELERATE.
They that wait mount up with wings they accelerate. Favour-unexplainable that's your acceleration story.
Supply that causes jaws to drop, that's your acceleration story.
Debts cancelled and paid off mysteriously that's your acceleration story.
Sickness melting off and disappearing from your body defying medical perspective,that's your acceleration story.
You lending to Nations,that's your acceleration story.
What do you want? Choose to accelerate.
Better things
Heb 12:24 And to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, that speaketh better things than that of Abel
Never be afraid of what may be speaking against you. The blood of Jesus has a voice, a voice that's not against you.His blood speaks. The voice of the blood of Jesus speaks: Mercy over legitimate judgement. This means no matter how legitimate your pain and suffering, the blood speaks better. Your seal speaks better,speaking MERCY. It proclaims grace. This means you have found favour and the influence of the Holy Ghost is on your pathway. Mercy and Grace are at your disposal because of the blood that speaks better things. Come into your reality! Declaration~I declare by the Blood that Mercy drips on my pathway.
Sealed Text:1Pet 1.19 19 but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect.
How many times do you buy product with the words inscribed "do not use this product if seal is broken".The manufacturers seal authenticates the product.The seal says,'this product represents so and so company'. The fall of the first Adam necessitated the need for a new order, a new covenant,this covenant has a seal of authenticity, a seal unbroken which we have over our lives to reassure us of the authenticity of what's now trapped in our human spirit even eternal life. This seal is the blood of Jesus,the blood of the new covenant.Live in this consciousness. As you stir the Waters of the Word,remember always that the new covenant was ratified by the blood of Jesus which speaketh better things than that of Abel.This seal speaks never for once take for granted what you carry! Declaration-The blood speaketh... For me and not against me the blood speaketh... My seal,for mercy speaketh and not for judgement...
The Irreversible
Isaac said to him, You’ll live far from Earth’s bounty, remote from Heaven’s dew. You’ll live by your sword, hand-to-mouth, and you’ll serve your brother. But when you can’t take it any more you’ll break loose and run free. Genesis 27:39-40 MSG
Cy has been ill for several days now. 3 minutes earlier, she cried,'my head hurts' before we could blink she fell to the ground. She's been rushed to ICU by now she's unable to say anything or even open her eyes.Medical test,scans and exams all come out with the same conclusion "patient is fine"
Yet physically speaking, her case is deteriorating everyday.The church set out to pray and after much,Ty her younger sister says rather tearfully,let's forget it.This was how my Momma died. Cy my Big Sis is probably destined to die just like my grandma and mama died.It's probably an irreversible family trend. Have you ever come through this route?Does this sound familiar?
Ty had to come to a conclusion 'the trends and patterns I see around me seem encoded into my pathway and they all seem so irreversible' But not so fast I have good news. There's only one IRREVERSIBLE sacrifice- that's JESUS. The effect of the ultimate sacrifice is irreversible. Every other evil covenant, concussions or demonic plots and setup are totally reversible. Rise Up!
Blessed like that Text- numbers 23:17-24 Pastoring is such a beautiful experience. I don't call it a job because it's a life-changing experience. Sometimes you pray for people in need and immediately there is a turn around at some other times, things take a while to ease out. In all the cases one thing is certain,-'what is done,is done'.There are no cases that scare God He is not suddenly taken aback and calling an emergency meeting with His Angels 😀 No that can't possibly happen.No matter how difficult some cases seem,it's only taking time on our side because IT is FINISHED means IT IS FINISHED. Did you hear what Balaam uttered? No magic spells can have enough grip and hold. The devil may resist but even at that,all things are programmed to work for our good. Magic spells and incantations aren't sufficient to hold you back. Arise!
Meditation based: Genesis 9
1 And God blessed Noah and his sons, and said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth.
Day 2 Clean Slates Col 2.14-15 "... you were incapable of responding to God. God brought you alive—right along with Christ! Think of it! All sins forgiven, the slate wiped clean, that old arrest warrant canceled and nailed to Christ’s cross. He stripped all the spiritual tyrants in the universe of their sham authority at the Cross and marched them naked through the streets."
Yes,the slates are clean! You've been declared free.
How about this that I suffer?
I make bold to declare that it's merely a mirage.Oh but it feels so real,you don't know what I feel Soski.
As real as your pain or reproach feels, something is more real,rich and more authentic.His love is more real than your pain. Your pain is not more tangible or fierce than the fiery furnace before the 3 Hebrew boys OR can your perplexity come close to what Moses and the multitude of Israel faced while at the red Sea. How about the woman sick for twelve years with a stench with no dignity left to her anymore or you think folks around her didn't guess for want of details that there was something absolutely wrong with her. How about the Physicians that saw her?She faced humiliation-she was a total mess of a woman.
I've come with good news.You have a clean bill of health-You're free!
Declaration-Christ has set (me) free to live a free life. So I take stand! Never again will I let anyone including me put a harness of slavery on me. Galatians 5:1 MSG
Day 1 Be free! John 8.36
How often does our ignorance wield her full armory against us. Taking hold of our lives and keeping us still at a spot and we make no progress. Only waiting for life to happen. Life doesn't just happen we make life happen! Progress is not an accidental discharge who's cousins with age,time, some affiliation or perhaps chance. Progress is made! Today I challenge you to choose to make progress, I challenge you to break free from your matrimony with NORMAL. Be set free from the status quo. Stop the aimless circles and cycles get married to the Word,take hold of your life. It's entirely up to you.Be free!
Declaration-I take Charge of my life,by the Word,I declare me free!