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Rhapsody of Realities~17
DO ALL THINGS IN HIS NAME.
Monday, March 11th
Pastor Chris
And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him (Colossians 3:17).
In our opening text, the Apostle Paul was referring to the instrumentality of the Name of Jesus; using the Name of Jesus as an instrument, as a weapon, the way you’d use a knife or any weapon.
Imagine what your life would be like if you lived every day, doing all things in the Name of Jesus! Imagine that all your projects were started in the Name of Jesus! Imagine coming into your office every day, declaring, “I come in the Name of Jesus!” It immediately takes away every form of limitation. What a life of success and glory that is!
The Word is clear: you can do anything in the Name of Jesus as long as it brings the Father glory. If you’d live this way, there’d be no fear in your life; you wouldn’t go to bed at night wondering what might happen to you, because you’re living for Him—in His authority. Nothing compares to that; it’s the way to live the supernatural Christian life.
If there’s a tumour in your body, for example, use the Name of Jesus as an instrument against it. Say, “Tumour, in the Name of Jesus, you can’t stay in this body; I cut you out,” and it’ll go! If you had a problem with your heart, command it to function normally, in the Name of Jesus. If you’ve been having trouble at work, command the storm to cease, in the Name of Jesus.
His Name is the solution to every problem; it’s the way out of every quagmire. Even now, declare, “In the Name of the Lord Jesus, I have the wisdom to function and deal excellently, to answer questions, and solve problems. I do the right thing at the right time, in the right way for the right purpose.” Blessed be God!
PRAYER Dear Father, I thank you for every hindrance has been taken away from my path, in the Name of Jesus. I walk the path of success, victory, and triumph, because I function, and do all things in the Name of Jesus. I’m in good health, and at the top of my game. My life is for glory and excellence, in the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.
FURTHER STUDY: Acts 3:2-7 & 16 2. And a certain man lame from his mother's womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms of them that entered into the temple; 3. Who seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple asked an alms. 4. And Peter, fastening his eyes upon him with John, said, Look on us. 5. And he gave heed unto them, expecting to receive something of them. 6. Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk. 7. And he took him by the right hand, and lifted [him] up: and immediately his feet and ancle bones received strength. 16. And his name through faith in his name hath made this man strong, whom ye see and know: yea, the faith which is by him hath given him this perfect soundness in the presence of you all.
John 14:13 And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
Philippians 2:9-11 9. Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: 10. That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of [things] in heaven, and [things] in earth, and [things] under the earth; 11. And [that] every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ [is] Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
DAILY SCRIPTURE READING 1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Mark 15:1-20, Numbers 32-33
2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Acts 27:1-8, Psalm 73
#MyIPPC2018~513
With Pst. Chris Day 2
- Anger makes you ugly in the spirit
- The word of God purifies your spirit
- You look exactly like your words in the spirit -The word of God can change your family background if you constantly meditate on it.
- Don't have a slave mentality
- We are not migrant in this world, we own the world
- Live for something bigger than yourself
- Decide to make a happy home
- Don't be critics of each other, rather be helpers of each other
- Your purpose must be to please the Lord in everything -A define purpose gives you hope And hope maketh not ashamed
#IPPC2018~526
Be Like a Child When It Comes To Money – Pastor Chris NOVEMBER 15, 2018
In continuation of his mind blowing exposition to delegates at the ongoing Pastor’s Conference of the International Pastors and Partners Conference, 2018, Pastor said that when it comes to money, he is like a child, according to him, “I was a child when I started. I didn’t know it cost so much to do big things for Jesus. I refused to be troubled with money like a child. Grown men have problems with money”, he added.
Pastor Chris wondered how anyone can be thinking how much you are going to give God, pointing out that “if something was wrong with the way I give, I would have told you. Think differently about money. Think like a child and that the money is always there in abundance. Think like that because it’s true. Refuse to think otherwise”. He warned that this is very important.
He further explained how David empowered Solomon with resources. He recalled the humble beginning of David and how God blessed him so much that he was able to leave abundant wealth for his son, Solomon. Pastor kept repeating that wisdom without money is not good and that Powerful message without resources is not good.
In conclusion, Pastor admonished delegates not to “ work so hard to make what Jesus already did happen. Don’t make things your value and driving force. It will make you to keep moving because of better offers. You’re a child of God. I think differently. Try what I’m sharing with you for three to five months. Let it stick. You will be amazed. Don’t drown in the water”.
DEVELOPING THE SPIRIT OF GENEROSITY~587
The more you stay in God, the better the aura you carry. Stop surviving, live for Him. If you plan your life well, you will achieve certainly. Allow God to interrupt your plan but make sure you have a plan so your life can be a testimony in the face of the earth. You must intentionally be a giver.
Mark 12:41-44, every offering you give without excitement does not appreciate what God has done. Our giving is a response to what God has done. Sacrificial Giving is not a sin but nobody will command you to do it. Generosity wins people to you.
Acts 8:32, gifting creates opportunities often times. 1 king 3:5-13 your relevance is as a result of your vision. Riches come in the place of staying with God’s word. Equality is in Christ but our functionality distinguishes Us. You can’t be generous until you kill self. When you know something, joy is always in you. Wisdom is a form of capital. When you have wisdom you must have money.
Ephesians 4:17.-20, you are greedy, because you don’t know who you are in Christ. Money doesn’t give you voice but your knowledge does. Knowledge gives you expression. Another way to get grace is to stay humble. When you give to someone, you leave a memory of you in that person. Your knowing is your activism. You can’t love God and not be a giver.
God in a leader brings a sense of direction. You are saved for a generation. Change the narrative of your society. If you don’t change your association each time, you might just remain somewhere. To update, you must drop the spirit of I know and keep learning,
PROPHECIES AND WORDS OF FAITH AS DECLARED BY THE HIGHLY ESTEEMED CEO.~588
Today is the day of singing. It is the song of worship, praise and confessions because the lord has done great things.
I have given you victory, a song of victory for you have won the victory and he has won the victory for you. Judgement has been given to the favour of the saints.
Any false accusation against you is cancelled. No one will be able to lay a charge against you. Every lying tongue is brought to nothing. He has vindicated you, he has clothed you in righteousness, he has clothed you in glory and beauty.
No charge can stand against you and the plans of the wicked are cancelled. The extraordinary strategist has taken your case. Your advocate has spoken on your behalf. It is to your favour and let the song victory rise up in your Spirit.
Judgement has been given on your behalf to your favour. You are favoured and graced.
IT'S DONE IT'S DONE IT'S DONE IT'S DONE. The lord has done marvellous things in your life. Halleluyah.
THE ACCESS TO A PASTOR~589
If you are close to a Pastor, there are things you must know and settle fast. If you do not settle it, you will walk into offence and it will truncate your relationship with both God and man. It will cause you pain and hinder purpose.
Access is the best gift a man can give to you. If you do not know how to handle it, you will be locked out of your training school.
Michal, the daughter of Saul, the wife of David, knew David from the days he showed up in the palace as that shepherd boy. She saw him rise in the military. She saw her father Saul scheme to kill David.
She knew David in his "small boy" moments. She did not connect to the kingship, priesthood and prophetic dimension of David. The image of that "shepherd boy" never left her. Therefore, when David did his thing in worshipping God, she despised him. She never accepted his priesthood.
Do you know David was on his way home to bless his family and met an angry wife? Rebecca accepted the priesthood of Isaac and barrenness ended. Michal despised the priesthood of David and died a barren woman.
People who are the closest to a Pastor are the ones who despise correction most times. You can hang around a grace and it does not smell on you. Why should the son of the prophet die in debt yet his wife ran to the same man he served and got a miracle?
If you are close to a Pastor, double up your walk of honour. You will see their weakness but never take it for granted. You will see faults but do not let it lead you into offence. Remember that they are men. Honour them. Honour is not worship.
This is the rule - Anytime you see the faults, remember that it is because you have access. Access is a gift.
If you are married to a Pastor, it is a tougher demand. It will be pretty hard at times knowing when to relate with him as your pastor or as your spouse- be discerning.
People can share testimonies about how your spouse has been a blessing and you look at your life and wonder if they are simply lying.
Some people never stopped seeing Jesus as the carpenter's son. Know when relationships have shifted. Align with it. Settle it fast. Choose either you want the Pastoral Relationship or all you want is the friendship and fellowship. They are different realities.
Thank you.
Pastor Joy Amenkhienan.
Rhapsody of Realities TeeVo~593
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome PhD
Tuesday, July 16th 2019.
ANGELIC ASSIGNMENTS
(Angels Are Around You To Help And Serve You)
TO THE BIBLE: Hebrews 1:14 JMNT “Are they not all spirits of ministration, who are sent to minister on account of them that are to inherit life?”
LET’S TALK
Have you ever been in an eatery where the server showed you a menu, and waited for you to make an order? You may have noted how attentive he was as he waited on you and was ready to get you whatever you wanted, as soon as you gave the word. That’s the same thing that angels do: they’ve come to serve and help you, waiting to be instructed.
In the Old Testament, angels only helped or delivered instructions from God to His people. When the angels were done, they went back to God. But as a child of God, your angels don’t come and go; they stay with you and are at your service 24 hours every day, 7 days every week, and 365 days every year! Every Christian has angels, as they are sent by God to help and guard His children. The Bible tells us that they are “...ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation” (Hebrews 1:14 NIV), and you’re an heir of salvation!
These angels are always with you wherever you go (Psalm 91:11). They go to work on your behalf whenever you speak God’s Word, and when you’re obedient to spiritual authority. Always be conscious of the presence of your angels, and get them working, for they’re always ready to take your order!
GO DEEPER
Psalm 91:10-11 AMPC; Hebrews 13:2
PRAY
Dear Father, thank you for giving your angels charge over me to guard and keep me. I walk with the consciousness of their presence, and I take advantage of their ministry in my life in Jesus’ Name. Amen!
DAILY BIBLE READING
ONE YEAR Acts 24:1-27, Psalms 1-6
TWO YEAR Galatians 4:21-31, Isaiah 36
ACT What do you require done today? Speak in other tongues and give your angels assignments in the Name of Jesus, with specific instructions regarding what you want done.
✍️ My Notes
The responsibility of leadership - The Love, care and call~594
Pastor Karen Victor.
You can identify a Muslim,Hindu or a Buddhist . How do you identify a christian? How would you know a christian? John 13:34-35 (AMPC) (TLB) Love is the identity of a Christian. Ephesians 5:1-2 (MSG) The christian leader is one who permits the love of God to flow to others through him. Love acts, Love gives Love does not wait , Love acts Love in deed, Love in acts Love is made visible in your acts and in your deeds. 1 Corinthians 13:4-7(CEV) (TLB) 1 Corinthians 13:4-7(MSG) (wuest)(TPT) 1: You can't give what you do not have 2:Know your identity. 1John 4:8 I am loved I am first class all the way. I am limitless. 3:Handling conflict a. Do not judge. Don't bring pain and trauma to yourself. Luke 6:35-37 (TLB)(MSG) Don't interpret peoples behaviour through yourself. Love is not easily irritated.
ALWAYS GIVE THANKS~597
(STAY IN A PERPETUAL STATE OF THANKSGIVING)
“Therefore by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name.” - HEBREWS 13:15
Jesus taught on the importance and benefit of worship and thanksgiving using the story of the ten lepers: “And as he entered into a certain village, there met him ten men that were lepers, which stood afar off: And they lifted up their voices, and said, Jesus, Master, have mercy on us. And when he saw them, he said unto them, go shew yourselves unto the priests. And it came to pass, that, as they went, they were cleansed. And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, and with a loud voice glorified God, and fell down on his face at his feet, giving him thanks: and he was a Samaritan. And Jesus answering said, were there not ten cleansed? But where are the nine? There are not found that returned to give glory to God, save this stranger. And he said unto him, Arise, go thy way: thy faith hath made thee whole” (Luke 17:12-19 KJV)
He commended the one who returned to give glory to God, and said unto him, “Arise, go thy way: thy faith hath made thee whole.” By coming to thank God for his miracle, he got something more than healing; he was made whole. Everything he had lost as a result of the leprosy was completely restored.
Never complain, grumble, or reminisce over the failures and disappointments of yesterday! Rather, let your heart be in a continuous state of gratitude, praise, joy and thanksgiving. Count your blessings and worship the Lord specially and passionately from your spirit each day.
It’s important that you do so continually: celebrate His goodness and many blessings upon your life. Worship Him from the very depths of your heart, for His great love, kindness, mercy and grace revealed to you from His Word. Be in perpetual joy every day of your life!
FURTHER STUDY: Philippians 3:3; Psalm 68:3-4
PRAYER FOR YOU: Dear heavenly Father, I worship you today from my heart, for your love, kindness, grace and tender mercies! You’re glorious and worthy to be praised; may your Name be glorified forever in my life and in all the earth, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
RAISED FOR A TIME LIKE THIS~598
BY PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME.
I have raised you up for a time like this says the Lord. Face the world and the circumstances of your times, with courage, with faith for I have chosen you for this time, therefore, fear not for I am with you. Fear not for the times belongs to you. You are the one to reveal my glory. For I have spoken of the latter days and these are the latter days and you were chosen for these days. Trust my Word, trust my Spirit and walk in the light of the Word that I have given unto you. Behold there is rejoicing in the realm of the Spirit and it is known that I have always done that which is fit for my glory and you are fit for my glory. I chose you so fulfill my Word. Hallelujah!
July Is The Month of Thanksgiving~605
What was Jesus like? How did He pray. What's the prayer of thanksgiving? It's more than thanksgiving offering.
We prayed in the month of June and we'll continue. How did Jesus pray? People claim their healing. Claim from who? We got our claims back through Jesus. Satan doesn't even have enough sense to steal from you.
It's got to do with how you're raised spiritually. How can you believe God for a new car or house. How low. It the lowest of what Jesus said that all things are yours. In Christ Jesus there's no limit to what belongs to you. Your faith has to grow no doubt.
The heir as long as...
Now I say, That the heir, as long as he is a child, differeth nothing from a servant, though he be Lord of all - Galatians 4:1 KJV.
This month of thanksgiving you've got to understand prayer in a new way...
Remember when Jesus fed five thousand men...
And he commanded the multitude to sit down on the grass, and took the five loaves, and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he blessed, and brake, and gave the loaves to his disciples, and the disciples to the multitude. And they did all eat, and were filled: and they took up of the fragments that remained twelve baskets full. Matthew 14:19 - 20 KJV
Jesus wanted a miracle. He had only five loaves and two fishes. He prayed by blessing the loaves and the fishes. How exactly did Jesus do it. He blessed, but how did He do it.
He saith unto them, How many loaves have ye? go and see. And when they knew, they say, Five, and two fishes. And when he had taken the five loaves and the two fishes, he looked up to heaven, and blessed, and brake the loaves, and gave them to his disciples to set before them; and the two fishes divided he among them all - Mark 6:38 , 41 KJV.
But he said unto them, Give ye them to eat. And they said, We have no more but five loaves and two fishes; except we should go and buy meat for all this people. Then he took the five loaves and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he blessed them, and brake, and gave to the disciples to set before the multitude - Luke 9:13 , 16 KJV.
John clarified the dark areas. He gave us the details...
After these things Jesus went over the sea of Galilee, which is the sea of Tiberias. And a great multitude followed him, because they saw his miracles which he did on them that were diseased. And Jesus went up into a mountain, and there he sat with his disciples. And the passover, a feast of the Jews, was nigh. When Jesus then lifted up his eyes, and saw a great company come unto him, he saith unto Philip, Whence shall we buy bread, that these may eat? And this he said to prove him: for he himself knew what he would do. Philip answered him, Two hundred pennyworth of bread is not sufficient for them, that every one of them may take a little. One of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, saith unto him, There is a lad here, which hath five barley loaves, and two small fishes: but what are they among so many? And Jesus said, Make the men sit down. Now there was much grass in the place. So the men sat down, in number about five thousand - John 6:1 - 10 KJV
Jesus had only a little boys lunch to perform this miracle.
And Jesus took the loaves; and when he had given thanks, he distributed to the disciples, and the disciples to them that were set down; and likewise of the fishes as much as they would. When they were filled, he said unto his disciples, Gather up the fragments that remain, that nothing be lost - John 6:11 - 12 KJV
Jesus gave thanks. That's all He did. Practice this throughout the month of July. When something comes to mind that you require, just give thanks. If you can think it out, it's there. It's ready. The speed of thought.
He's done it. Thanks be unto God. Bless the Lord
Pray-A-Thon2019 Grand Finale~610
Pst Chris Oyakhilome It doesn't mean that because we prayed in the month of June, we are not going to pray again "NO", but something happened at that time when we prayed, we subdued spiritual forces.
Rev Ray Okocha Importance of Thanksgiving in our Prayers We give thanks because we know God has heard, God has answered. We know that tomorrow is beautiful because we have prayed and He has answered. In our Thanksgiving we know God has done something in our situation. . Every time we thank God, we align ourselves with God's will, we are in a place of Victory, our faith has triumphed and overcome.
We are thanking God because no matter what the enemy has done or is doing, there is an UPTURN. The future is assured, we have prayed, we have spoken and God has given us directions. Every time we give thanks, the forces of Heaven are on our behalf against the forces of darkness and everyone of them will crumble. IT'S TESTIMONY TIME.
Pst Chris Oyakhilome Someone sings you're the air I breathe and another says you're bigger than the air I breathe, both are expression of who He is to us.
Then the Lord put forth his hand, and touched my mouth. And the Lord said unto me, Behold, I have put my words in thy mouth. See, I have this day set thee over the nations and over the kingdoms, to root out, and to pull down, and to destroy, and to throw down, to build, and to plant Jer. 1:9-10
When we pray, words are put in our mouth, when we pray what God says to us is the answer. What is the Lord saying to you, can you get a hold of it? When God shows you something, pay attention, it's got meaning. When you pay attention, God guides you.
In prayers, we turn our attention to God, we turn our Spirits to God.. Prayer is a fellowship, it isn't about just throwing words.
The speed of thoughts is faster and higher than the speed of light. In the realms of the Spirit, most of our transportation is by thoughts. God is watching over His Word to make it come to pass in your life. You don't have to try to make God's Word come to pass in your life.
Because we are the expression of His glory, none of the things in the world moves us. In prayer you're synchronized in God's plan and God's way. We never have to wait to be forced into prayer by crisis. If we pray as the Spirit of God leads us, when crisis happen, we walk through because we have already won.
Rev. Tom There has been a positioning in the realm of the Spirit as we prayed. We Have Moved. While we prayed, we gained dominion and now we function from a point of possibilities. We are thanking God for what He has done, but even the Thanksgiving is also a weapon for further victories, as we are thanking God, we get more.
Pst Emeka Eze The most powerful team in the world is the Church. When the church takes a stand, there would be a change. When we pray in tongues, our Angels swing into action. Every time the body of Christ prays, things happen As we thank God, we are celebrating increase.
Prophecy by Evang Eddy Owase. Our spirits have been inspired, inspired to see the future of the Church. Our spirits are lifted to see results. We see the future. Behold, the Church has risen, the church is standing, the church is operating in the realms of endless possibilities. The church is lifted into the realms of perpetual victories. Thank you Jesus!
The church has been called to walk with God at a higher level, the church walks more than ever before in the revelation of God's Word, for the earth be filled with the knowledge of the glory of God. The voice of the church is louder than before. Hallelujah!"
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome We are in the Kingdom of God where all things are possible. • There's no need of a human heart, whose answer is not already in the earth. • There's no need that has not been met, nothing that you will desire that has already been produced. • Ever before your desire, the very fact that your heart is able to conceive it and desire it, is to let you know it exist.
How is this possible?
• Every time you dream of something, you think of somet
WHAT YOU ARE~616
1Peter 2: 9 But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light: (KJV)
The identity of the man born in Christ is different from the man not in Christ. The identity of the believer is the same as that of Christ Jesus. Knowing Christ is knowing the believer. Till you understand Christ, you cannot know who you are. Christ is our prototype, our first fruit as new creations. Everybody born again is born after the nature and status of Christ. You are not an ordinary person.
You are righteous. You are justified. You are pure and holy. You are the salt and light of the world. You are God’s delight and joy. You are the seed of Abraham. You have faith and love. You are more than a conqueror. These and many more are the identity of the man in Christ. Don’t be afraid to see yourself as God sees you.
The knowledge of who you are will make you strong and productive in the faith. Don’t respond to any identity which is not consistent with your true identity in Christ. Don’t let your circumstances or situations give you a false identity. Call yourself by your true identity. You are not defined by what you do or feel but by what Christ has done. You are the best of God’s creation. Live with this Christ consciousness.
I am all that Christ is because as he is, so am I in this world.
1Peter 2: 9– 10, 1John 4: 17, 2Corithians 5: 17– 21
DON'T GIVE UP ON PRAYER! - YOU CAN EFFECT THE CHANGES YOU DESIRE!~617
Luke 18:1, 7 MSG “Jesus told them a story showing that it was necessary for them to pray consistently and never quit…. ‘What makes you think God won't step in and work justice for his chosen people, who continue to cry out for help? Won't he stick up for them?'”
Andrew looked at his watch over and over. “Only ten minutes!” he thought, “I thought I had prayed for an hour. But really, do I need to pray long hours before God hears or answers me? I know He knows everything, but I wonder why I have to keep praying for long hours.” Prayer, in reality, isn't about the length or duration, but applying right and effective principles while talking to the Lord and addressing various issues. Its communication and fellowship to be enjoyed than endured, because you have a loving relationship with Jesus Christ, and He's the One who admonishes us to pray without giving up, because He loves to fellowship with you.
Besides, you can change anything through prayer, so why not engage in it more? The divine power necessary to cause that change facing you is in you; it was deposited in you the moment you received the Holy Spirit into your life (Acts 1:8 ). James 5:16 says, “…The earnest (heartfelt, continued) prayer of a righteous man makes tremendous power available [dynamic in its working]” (AMP). So keep praying! There's nothing too difficult for God to do (Jeremiah 32:27). He's the God of possibilities, and He's given you the power of attorney to use the Name of Jesus and effect the changes you desire.
The God to whom you pray, reigns and rules in the affairs of men: “…in order that the living may know that the Most High rules in the kingdom of men, gives it to whomever He will, and sets over it the lowest of men” (Daniel 4:17). He's given you the authority to decree a thing and have it established (Job 22:28). Therefore, in praying for the things that you want, let these thoughts always be in your mind.
MUCH RESPECT TO WHOEVER WROTE THIS ARTICLE~622
It is a mistake to think time is going. Time is not going. Time is here until the world ends. It is you that is going. You don’t waste time. Time is infinite. You waste yourself. You are finite. It is you that grows old and die. Time doesn’t. So make better use of yourself before you expire. And one of the worst things to do with time is comparing yourself to others. A cow eats grass and gets fat but if dog eats grass, it will die. Never compare yourself with others. Run your race. What works for one person may be that which will kill you. Focus on the gifts and talents God gave you and don’t be envious of the blessings He gave others_ .
Both Lion and Shark are professional hunters, BUT: A Lion cannot hunt in the Ocean and a Shark cannot hunt in the jungle That a Lion cannot hunt in the ocean doesn't make him useless and that a Shark cannot hunt in the jungle doesn't also make him useless both have their own territory where they can do well
If a rose smells better than tomatoes, It doesn't mean the rose can make a better stew. Don't try to compare yourself to others. You also have your own strength, look for it and build on it. All animals that exist, were in Noah's ark. A snail is one of those animals. If God could wait long enough for snails to enter Noah's ark; His door of grace won't close till you reach your expected position in life. Never look down on yourself, keep looking up. Remember that Broken crayons still colour. _Keep on pushing, you never can tell how close you are to your goal...!
PRAYER INTELLIGENCE - (THE GREATER PURPOSE FOR PRAYER)~623
“Pray at all times (on every occasion, in every season) in the Spirit, with all [manner of] prayer and entreaty. To that end keep alert and watch with strong purpose and perseverance, interceding in behalf of all the saints (God’s consecrated people).” - EPHESIANS 6:18 AMPC
What most people know about prayer is making requests; that’s the lesser purpose for prayer. Prayer is primarily fellowship with the Father, and His Son, Jesus Christ, through the power of the Holy Spirit; and it’s something we’re called to do always, not occasionally. Jesus said “…men always ought to pray and not lose heart” (Luke 18:1).
Reading the opening verse, you’d immediately see that prayer isn’t just about asking God for things; prayer is a continual “intelligence” communication.
When you pray, you’re connected to “spiritual intelligence,” such that you’re aware of the happenings around you; you’re not in the dark as to what steps to take, or where to go. “Intelligence information” is constantly being given to you, such that you’re informed, enlightened, and guided by divine wisdom at all times; you’re never confused.
In the place of prayer, you receive impartations, ministrations, visions, and guidance from the Holy Spirit! There’s also the conditioning of your spirit to hear and respond to God correctly; a synchronisation of your passions and emotions with His perfect will. These are part of what makes prayer exciting for us.
God has given you the dominion and the authority to alter the course of events in the earth. It’s your responsibility, not His, to see to it that circumstances in your life, your family and in the lives of those around you are framed to conform to God’s perfect will; you can achieve this through prayer.
FURTHER STUDY: Matthew 7:7-8, Acts 13:1-2, 1 Thessalonians 5:17
THINK TWICE~624
WHO IS IN YOUR FRONT ROW? BY Pastor Chris Oyakhilome
Life is a Theatre... Invite Your Audience Carefully. Not everyone is healthy enough to have a front row seat in your life. There are some people in your life who need to be loved from a DISTANCE.
It is amazing what you can accomplish when you let go of - or minimize your time with - those draining, negative, incompatible, 'not-going- anywhere' relationships or friendships.
Observe the relationships around you. Pay close attention... Which ones lift, and which ones lean? Which ones encourage, and which ones discourage? Which ones are on a path of growth uphill, and which ones are going downhill? When you leave certain people, do you feel better or feel worse? Which ones always have drama, or don't really understand, know or appreciate you & the gifts that lie within you?
Remember that the people you have around you will have an impact on your life, your values and your income. So, be careful when choosing the people you hang out with, as well as the information with which you will feed your mind. We should not share our dreams with negative people, nor feed our minds with negative thoughts.
The more you seek quality, respect, growth, peace of mind, love and truth around you... the easier it will become for you to decide who gets to sit in the FRONT ROW, and who should be moved to the balcony of your life.
Ask for wisdom and discernment, and choose wisely the people who will sit in the front row of your life. You cannot change the people around you....but you can change the people you choose to be around! God bless you richly in Jesus mighty name Amen.
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PREVAIL FIRST IN PRAYER~627
When they heard that, they were cut to the heart, and took counsel to slay them (Acts 5:33).
In our opening scripture, Peter had ministered the Gospel to a group of people, and rather than give their hearts to Christ, the people wanted to kill him. That’s why it’s important that before you go out to preach, you intercede for the people you’re going to be ministering to; pray that your message will be accepted and won’t just be a witness against them.
It brings to mind the experience of Stephen in the Book of Acts. He ministered a powerful sermon, full of excellent theology and history. Yet when he was done, the Bible says the people “…were cut to the heart, and they gnashed on him with their teeth” (Acts 7:54). They shut their ears to his message and ran upon him to kill him, and eventually stoned him to death.
Just because the message is great doesn’t mean people will be moved enough to give their hearts to Christ; they didn’t in Stephen’s case. So, before you embark on any evangelical mission or outreach programme, prevail first in prayer, because it’s about the souls of men and the impact the message will have on them, resulting in their salvation.
When you intercede like that, the love of God in you wells up, striving against sin, Satan, and the forces of darkness, and the souls of men are rescued from evil. At that moment, you’re God’s champion; the deliverer.
When you’ve succeeded in bringing them out of that darkness in the spirit, you’ll know it. Then you’re ready to go. Your message may just be for five or twenty minutes, it doesn’t matter; while you’re at it, they’ll be getting convicted and crying out for salvation. This is important. Learn to prevail first in prayer.
PRAYING IN THE AUTHORITY OF HIS NAME~628
And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him (Colossians 3:17).
There are three important factors about prayer that we’ll study in the next three days. The first is praying in the authority of the Name of Jesus. As Christians, when we pray, we do so in the Name of Jesus; which means we’re standing in His stead.
Jesus gave us the power of attorney to use His Name, in prayer. There’re those who pray “through” the Name of Jesus, and that’s wrong. To pray “through” Jesus is to make Him a medium or an intermediary to the Father. However, to pray “in the Name of Jesus,” which is the right way to pray, means you’re standing in the place of Jesus; you’ve become His voice! So, in praying to the Father, do so in the Name of Jesus.
In John 16:23, Jesus said, “…Verily, verily, I say unto you, whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you. Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full.” Notice that Jesus didn’t say, “Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father through my name, He will give it you.” Before you were born again, the Name of Jesus was given to you so you could come through that Name to the Father and be saved. Having accepted His invitation and come to the Father at the new birth through Christ, you now have eternal life; the life and nature of God, that enable you dwell in Him and function by the power of His Name. Philippians 2:9 says, “…God also hath highly exalted him (Jesus), and given him a name which is above every name.” His Name is the greatest Name in heaven, and in earth.
God has vested all authority in that Name. Whatever you ask the Father, in the authority of the Name of Jesus, will be granted you. The Lord Jesus has delegated His authority to you; the same authority He had on earth to request anything of the Father and have it granted.
FURTHER STUDY: John 16:23-27
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JESUS IS THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD~629
Light is that which describes; in other words, it shows you what exists. If you entered a pitch-dark room with no flicker of light, even though that room may be beautifully adorned with state-of-the-art décor, furniture and electronic gadgets, it would be impossible for you to see and appreciate the beauty. That's because there's no light describing or showing you the things present in that room.
In the same way, when a man doesn't have Jesus in his life, it's impossible for him to know what true success, fulfilment, peace and prosperity are. Such a fellow gropes in darkness, and in utter hopelessness, journeying aimlessly, with a ticket to no where. Restless will he be until he finds his rest in Christ Jesus, Who is the True Light that lights every man that comes into this world.
Recognize Jesus today as the light of your life; recognize Him as the only true light that can guide you in the right path; hearken diligently to His Word, for His Word is light (Psalm 119:105). Man is hopelessly lost until he receives God's Word (2 Corinthians 4:3-4). The Bible says, “He (God) sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions” (Psalm 107:20). Therefore, it makes no difference the type of darkness you're going through today, all you need is the Word of God; the light of life; the Lord Jesus Who is the Word of God made flesh. He'll light your life with success, peace, health, joy and prosperity.
He said, “I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness” (John 12:46). He'll lead you through the darkness of confusion, frustration, disease, poverty and fear. You can walk out of that darkness a victor today; for the light is coming to you today through this material. Therefore, open your heart and receive direction.
To know the Word of God is to know Jesus, so accept the Saviour today as the Lord of your life, by saying these words of prayer and mean them with all your heart: Oh Lord God, I come to you in the Name of Jesus. Your Word declares “...whosoever shall call upon the Name of the Lord shall be saved” (Acts 2:21). I ask Jesus to come into my heart to be the Lord of my life. I receive eternal life into my spirit and according to Romans 10:9, “That if thou shall confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised Him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.” I declare that I am saved; I am born again, I am a child of God. Hallelujah!_
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MAKE POWER AVAILABLE!~630
Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of the righteous man availeth much (James 5:16).
Sometimes, people wonder why they pray and nothing happens. They desire changes that don’t take place, and the reason is they’re not making power available for the change they desire. God shows us how to make power available for change in our opening verse.
The Amplified Classic translation explains it more; it says, “Confess to one another therefore your faults (your slips, your false steps, your offenses, your sins) and pray [also] for one another, that you may be healed and restored [to a spiritual tone of mind and heart]. The earnest (heartfelt, continued) prayer of a righteous man makes tremendous power available [dynamic in its working].” The prayer that changes things has the peculiar quality of being earnest, heartfelt and continued. That means it’s not done casually; you don’t pray for only two minutes and go away, no; you press in your prayer, and take a hold of your desire with your spirit.
This kind of prayer is done with much passion and emotion; therefore, you may have to separate yourself from everybody and from everything else. Do this as you prepare for the New Year. Pray in tongues passionately and fervently until you receive the prophetic word in your heart.
When that power is made available through prayer, go ahead and give the Word; it’ll come to pass. Make tremendous power available for the things you want to do and experience—your goals and desires—the changes you want to see in your ministry, family, finances, job, academics, or other areas of your life in the coming year. Hallelujah! .
DON’T THROW AWAY YOUR DESIRES!
Part 01~637
God uses your strong desires to bring your dreams to pass. Write down your visions as God directed in Habakkuk 2:2. He says, “…write down the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it.” Some people give up too soon. Even when it comes to spiritual matters, they lose their confidence in the Word too easily. You can give up on physical things but don’t ever give up on praying, studying and doing the Word of God. You must remind God of His promises because not one word of all His promises has ever failed. He is a faithful Father. The Word of God says, “For as the rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven, and returneth not thither, but watereth the earth, and maketh it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower, and bread to the eater: “So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the things whereto I sent it.” (Isaiah 55:10-11) The Word of God to you will always work for you. No matter who demands that you leave; no matter what situation stretches you to give up, God wants you to know that His indwelling Presence remains in you wherever you go upon the face of the earth. He is definitely with you, working on your behalf. In fact, you might have to leave invariably, but it would of necessity turn out for the best, if you allow God to have full control. As long as God is in control of your life, you will move upward and forward only.
Our Exceptionalism is Not a Joke~639
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Pastor Joy Amenkhienan Thursday night of the ICLC was rhapsodizing with the esteemed Pastor Joy reemphasising the importance of our ministry materials in a message titled “Raising Disciples Using Ministry Materials”. She started by reminding the thousands of delegates on the importance of our ministry materials. “People live by the information around them. When they join us, their mindsets are changed using our ministry materials. Train up a child in the way he should go, when he grows up, he’ll not depart from it. “ She also emphasized the importance of ministry materials and highlighted platforms where these materials can be introduced to the brethren. They include the ministry’s online platforms, the foundation school, water baptism classes and Pastor Chris Digital Library (PCDL), amongst others. “Expose your members to all our materials and let them share with others. Organize book reviews. Lives are changed with these materials”. Throwing more light on how the Ministry Materials change lives, esteemed Pastor Joy shared unforgettable testimonies on the impact of Ministry Materials in the lives of people. She concluded by charging the cell leaders to “organize programmes with these ministry materials. God has multiplied Himself via these materials. You’re what you eat. All Pastor Chris’ messages have ability to change lives. Reculture people into full maturity. Change your members minds through exposing them to the right information”. For more updates on ICLC 2019, follow this Superuser and visit . The ICLC TV channel on Ceflix and cLoveWorld app which can be downloaded from PlayStore and Applestore is also available for your viewing pleasure.
The Quality of Our Work Must Last for Eternity - Pastor Lanre Alabi~640
At the ongoing ICLC 2019 where delegates are being pumped with the word for greater exploits, esteemed Pastor Lanre Alabi, the Director of Church Growth International brought every leader's attention to an important and vital aspect of the work in his message titled 'Building for Eternity.'
Pastor Lanre showed from scriptures that all we do for the Lord will be tested by fire, and as such, our work must last. The quality of our work must last for eternity.
Citing 1 Corinthians 3:6-15 (KJV), the Director of Church Growth International shared on the importance of making lasting impact from the verses below.
I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase. So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase. Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one: and every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labour. For we are labourers together with God: ye are God's husbandry, ye are God's building. According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon. For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble; Every man's work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man's work of what sort it is. If any man's work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward. If any man's work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire.
Will your work survive?
Teaching further, Pastor Lanre shared on 5 things to consider in building a lasting work for the kingdom.
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Build with the Word. Luke 6:47. Let the foundation be upon the rock. Nothing builds like the word. You can't build on philosophy or ideas. Acts 20:32. Truth is consistent.
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Build with love for Jesus. It purifies your motives. The effort you're putting in must be based on the love for the Master. 2 Corinthians 5:14-16. Spread the agenda of the Master. You're not motivated by vain glory. What's your motive? Let the motivation not be offensive to God. Hebrews 6:10. God doesn't forget your labour of love.
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Build with the Spirit. John 6:23. You can't offer spiritual things to God without it.
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Build with the consciousness of value. We're talking about lives that you're building. How much can you sacrifice to build them? Have and express good value for those God has trusted you with. Nothing will be too much. Revelation 1:5. Acts 20:28. You're an overseer of those purchased with the blood of Jesus Christ. People matter to Jesus. The ministry is about people. Will the time people spend with you add to their eternity? Don't let it be counted as a loss. What becomes of those that encounter you? Add value and have value for them.
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Build them to be Soul Winners. Daniel 12:3. Guarantee their eternity this way.
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Build with our materials, structure and followership. This will produce results that last. Do everything decently and in order. Raise them to be like our man of God.
He ended his message with comforting scriptures letting the leaders know that the Lord is with us all the way. He has started this good work in us and will perfect it, and He is able to keep us from falling. Glory to God!
For more updates on ICLC 2019, follow this Superuser and visit . The ICLC TV channel on Ceflix and cLoveWorld app which can be downloaded from PlayStore and Applestore is also available for your viewing pleasure.
ICLC 2nd Plenary session with Pastor Lanre Alabi~641
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Building For Eternity. _Pastor said,isn't it wonderful to be in a place where everyone loves Jesus.Gathering and strategizing of how we will take how world for Jesus.In the work we are doing,it's important we add some balance to it.Our work must last.The quality of our work must last for eternity.1Corinthians 3:6-15.It's inspiring we are working together with God.But the work we are doing today will be tasted.The work must last.Ecclesiastes 7:8.In building for eternity,what do we consider so that the work we do last for eternity?1Peter 1:5-7.Sometimes,fire is what separates the counterfeit from the original.(1)You must build with the word.There are different building materials,but you must build with the word.Luke 6:47-48.Nothing can build a man but God's word.You can't build with philosophies or man's ideas or ideals or perception.The only thing that will last is the word.The word of God is truth,truth is consistent.When something is the truth,you don't even have to remember it.(2)You build with love ,not for yourself but for Jesus.Love will purify your work,love for the master and his agenda.2Corinthians 5:15.Love is what should motivate you.Your ambition is for him,not by self ambitions or vain glory or adulation.What's your motive for your spouse to be born again?These self motives can make the quality of the work offensive to God.Hebrews 6:10.Not your ambitions but towards his name.(3)You build with the Spirit.John 6:63.If that thing is going to have life and be acceptable to God,it's got to be by the Spirit.(4)Build with the consciousness of value.It's a building of lives.Pastor told us God told him to build a magnificent building of lives.The way you are building depends on the value you see.See them the way God sees them and as such,nothing will be too big to give that they come to Christ.Ensure while they are in your hands,their values will not drop.Revelation 1:5;Acts 20:28.People matter to God and ministry is about people.When people are with you,will it be a contributor to eternity or a minus because they are valuable to God,so they must be valuable to you.When someone encounters you,what becomes of them.From your cell,senior cell or house,they should not go to hell.(4)Build them to be soul winners.Daniel 12:3.If I can make you a soul winner,I guranteet you will last for eternity.(5)Build with our ministry materials,our structures and followership.Use our materials,that's your safety and security.Raise disciples after our man of God.You can't follow a success and become a failure.In closing,Philippians 1:7;1Thessalonians 5:23.You will be unblameable and your work too will be unblameable.Jude 1:24.Your work will be faultless,from making mistakes,correction is given and you move from strength to strength.
ICLC 1st Plenary session with Pastor Chidi Ezimako~642
Friday Morning.
Foundation school has a tool for evangelism. _Foundation is the principle that govern what we believe.It's the bedrock,the starting point of anything.In foundation school,they learn,they are equipped and taught the basic principles of the word of God and our ministry.This is foundation school of Loveworld,not the one you got in another ministry.I have discovered when people argue about certain questions,it shows they haven't gone through foundation school.There are things you might not understand but when you go through foundation school,you understand it. It's a quick start for you to flow and understand the word of God.1Corinthians 4:17.The way God is leading pastor is different from other ministries.The way Paul was leading his people wasn't the way Peter was leading his people.You would get to understand why we do the things we do.Foundation school,It's got several classes.And the courses are loaded.Most times,we take the foundation school in church,but we can take it to where we want like the inner city.In the weeks you are engaged in foundation school,you are transformed and integrated into the cell and church and such a person becomes a soul winner,then he understands a lot of things,he can join the department and the graduation is a big thing and a very important landmark.It should be used as a tool to bring others in.The church hall should be decorated and every graduants should look for a minimum of three unsaved people to church.The hall should be prepared for the number of people.Everything we are doing that day should be geared towards evangelism and soul winning.After graduation,we follow up two categories of people,those who gave their lives to Christ and those who didn't.Every pastor or leader should be soul winning conscious.Ministry transforms and we have to become more strategic in soul winning.The atmosphere had to look different and it brightens people up.Foundation school graduants and their invitees should be invited into the cell and church again and invite them for the next set of foundation school and should be monitored by the the first timers ministry.We are involved in multi-level evangelism.Think about people who are presently in foundation school to talk to them,tell them early enough to bring people fir their graduation.You tell them ,now you are being blessed,bring others to also enjoy what you 've enjoyed.The souls you 've won are the ones we see around us in church not the ones outside.
INTERNATIONAL CELL LEADERS CONFERENCE 2019
Day 2 - Morning Foundation School as a vehicle for Evangelism~643
Foundation School is an avenue created by our President to teach the underlying principles of God’s word as taught by our ministry. When people argue about somethings, the question is have you gone through Foundation School? FS gives you the basic foundation of why the ministry is the way it is. It’s a very important course. Don’t say I’m already a leader so it’s no longer necessary, No! Still go through the course, it’s just 7 weeks and it’s a MUST for every member of Christ Embassy.
At graduation, the student is
- Full of the Holy Spirit
- A Cell member
- A giver
- A member of a service department
- On kingschat & has basic ministry app
- Understands basis things about the ministry
THE FOUNDATION SCHOOL GRADUATION This ceremony can be a vital outreach tool. Every graduate should be given at least 3 cards to invite families and friends. Everything we’re doing that day should be geared towards soul winning. It’s important you have a database of the invitees with vital details so that Followup can be easy. After the meeting, we should Followup on 2 groups of people:
- Those that got saved
- Those that attended the meeting but didn’t get saved A special team within the FTM should focus on this and the graduates should be a part of this team
The graduates should ensure that those that got saved are incorporated into the cell ministry and ensure they’re established.
This should be monitored by the FTM and within the next 2 months, these people must be established in church and the report submitted.
In the church we’re involved in multilevel evangelism.
This invitation should be taught in the classes from class 3 so they’re prayerfully bring these 3 people
CELL MINISTRY Every celebration in the cell system should be geared towards evangelism
Be a leader that’s soul winning conscious.
SUPER SESSION~644
REV. TOM AMENKHIENAN
TOPIC: THE TERMINAL GENERATION
We live in a day where so much is expected of us. We have so much to do.
Heb 11 talks about the heroes of faith. (Heb 11:39-40). The heroes could not be perfected without us.
We have the challenge of opportunity and the enablement and the burden to deliver. Some have little and they did so much, but we have so much and we must not do little.
Rom 13:11-13(TLB) There is a job that need to be done. So no time to get angry at someone, be jealousy, malice etc. Focus on the job; there are weightier matters of the law. Don't dwell on things that don't matter.
James 5:8, 1 Pet. 4:7. The time is near, give yourself to the work at hand.
1 John 2:18, Rev 22:10, 1 Cor. 7:29-32(AMP, TLB)
The bottom line is: where ever you find yourself, in any circumstances or situation ensure you do the work of the Lord. Psalms 67:2. Preach the gospel.
Eph. 3:7-10
I am equipped for the challenges and situations of our day. Since the patriarch of old won, we too are winning and achieving result. We doing what we are doing by divine ability. We are out doing what they have achieved. We must deliver the winning team.
I am relevant and I am able. We should be focus on finishing the race. Discipline yourself. Set self control measures in place for you to finish the race just like Paul.
1 Cor. 16:13-14(TLB).
We are better equipped than the heroes of faith. And the truth is that they marvel at us. Make use of what you have to spread the gospel.
Don't wished you live in those days, they are washing us and admiring us. The way we have advance technology on earth that is how we have advancement in spiritual technology. We've got something better.
We have platforms and tools that they didn't have. What are you doing on social media? Don't waste resources. Let us maximize all that has been given to us. They days we are living in are better and greater. We will fulfill the Lords agenda. 1 Peter 2:9. We are showing forth the glory of God. We are the one to display the virtues of God.
We should be the result of the message first before we recommend them to others. Get the messages for yourself first and use them to influence and affect your life.
Let us run the race that is set before us.
ICLC 2019 Thursday June 20th~646
Thursday Morning Session
Rev Chris Oyakhilome
Jesus is a soul winner. This should be my mentality too.
No more waiting for the souls to come, or for us to come in contact with them. We’re going to seek them.
I’m using various methods to achieve this. (Acts 20:20)...Publicly and person to person.
“Seek first the Kingdom of God..” Don’t be more passionate about your business than soul winning. It’s time to reorder your priorities. God first!
No 1 priority: God! No number 2, or 3 or 4... Every other thing follows priority no 1. If you get that right, then you’re made for/in life.
Jesus said this. And it’s impossible for him to be wrong.
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God so care about you... Imagine Him taking record of each strand of hair on you.
What is the Kingdom of God ?
The Kingdom of God is (in) me.
Quit trying to figure out the bigness of God by SIZE. Just see him as Jesus is. Rather think about him being, all knowing, all seeing , all powerful etc.
The color of any item depends on the light that shines on it. You ask, how then do we know the true color of things. Answer = this happens when the true light shines on it. And the true light is the Word of God. (John 1:9).
There’re mysteries in this last days that God’s children are going to know, by which they’ll rule the world. - prophecy
You need to see yourself as big as God wants you to.
(Eph 2:24)..Put on God’s nature. You’re created to be Godlike.
Take the process of renewing your mind, very seriously. The mind of Christ.
I’m born to be an effulgence of divine beauty.
In one of my prayer & prophecy lines, I declared that wealth & power has changed hands.
Now, understand that we are in the times of the activation and fulfilment of prophecy! No more struggles, the graces have be released. Take as much grace as you require.
Further more, I did proclaimed that God's kids are assuming positions of authority, leadership & influence in our nations. And while in office i decreed they're leading with competence & excellence mixed with the fear of the Lord in their hearts that the plans & purposes of God for our nations be fulfilled in Jesus' Name. Amen.
Behold we have taken over in every sphere & industry ( by leading as we promote Heavens Agenda).~655
Soultune - Sweet My Body~657
Today's message by Pastor Deola Philip~660
THE POWER OF THOUGHTS.
Definition: Thoughts are pictures of the mind that have constructive or destructive possibilities.
Thoughts give meaning to circumstances.
2Kings 5:9-12 (study the story of Naaman the Syrian general who had leprosy). Naaman nearly missed his miracle because of what he thought the man of God should do. In this same way some people miss their miracle because they expect every supernatural occurrence to look spectacular.
Mark 5:25-29 talks about the woman with the issue of blood, the thought in her heart that if only the could touch the hem of Jesus' garment she will be made whole, she received her miracle instantly because of the the way she positioned her mind.
Your mind is a gateway through which spiritual possibilities manifest in your life. And you have to always know that your life goes in the direction of your mind. If anything becomes possible in your mind then it becomes possible in your life.
Eph 3:20 Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us..
Human thought is a powerful force than can both attract or repel spiritual possibles.
In Luke 24:37 the disciples of Jesus were so terrified when they saw Jesus because they THOUGHT they had seen a ghost.
Your thoughts create pictures in your mind that can affect your actions.
Prov. 15:15 (All the days of the afflicted [are] evil: but he that is of a merry heart [hath] a continual feast.)
You have to guide your heart, program your mind to think only the word, let the word become your consciousness.
The plot by Judas to betray Jesus actually started with a thought (John 13:2) and in John 13:27 Satan finally possessed Judas to enforce his plans, but what you have to note here is that Judas opened the entrance door for the devil by yielding his mind.
HOW THOUGHTS COME Thoughts can rise from your heart (Matt. 15:18-19)
Thoughts can come from God (Neh. 7:5)
THE THOUGHTS GOD HAS FOR YOU
Jer 29:11 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.
WHAT TO THINK ON
Phil 4:6-8 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things [are] honest, whatsoever things [are] just, whatsoever things [are] pure, whatsoever things [are] lovely, whatsoever things [are] of good report; if [there be] any virtue, and if [there be] any praise, think on these things.