Can We Expect Only the Good From God?

Yesterday, I told a friend that being a Christian is a journey — a journey of becoming, of being transformed, made whole, and restored. God works in each of us when we say “yes” to Him and consciously allow Him to work in us.

At some point, I thought I had valid excuses not to show up. I’m weak. Can I just take a break? Should I relax? She didn’t speak to me the way I wanted. The leader didn’t give us a choice; he imposed it. I don’t like the new leader. The reasons went on and on. But the more I reflected, the more I realized the focus wasn’t on what others did wrong — it was about me.

I had chosen to think I was responsible only for myself, forgetting that I am owned by God. Every choice I make shouldn’t be driven by my feelings or emotions, but by the understanding that everything I do is part of God transforming me into His image and likeness.

If I am truly being transformed, I will be pressed and crushed on every side — because that’s how Christ molds us into His desired form. The process isn’t always sweet or beautiful, but the Potter is at work, shaping me into a vessel fit for His use. My right response, then, is simple: “Yes, Lord, You can work in me.”

Do a work in me, Lord, so that I may know how to posture myself to birth Your agenda for my life.

Yes, we have accepted the call to salvation — but can we go further? Can we submit fully to the Messiah as Lord over our lives?

We believe, and in expressing that belief, we consciously choose to submit. God, being good, reveals His goodness even when He reprimands us. We must trust that His plans are always for our good.

 “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.” 

Romans 8:28 (KJV)

If God says “no,” it is for my good.

If He says “yes,” it is for my good too.

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Why Salvation?

There are so many things God has placed in us that can only find expression when we come into the Kingdom of Light. Until we say “yes” to His call, we can’t truly step into the fullness of God’s agenda for our lives.

Have you believed?

God isn’t coming for those who haven’t believed but for those who are expectantly waiting for Him.

Today, He says, “Believe in Me, and I will establish you.”

When I was younger, I chose God because it felt like the safest option. I thought with Him, life would be smooth—no suffering, just joy all the way. But as I grew older, I realized choosing God came with much more depth, clarity, and understanding—things my childlike mind couldn’t grasp then.

Life asked me tough questions in moments of pain. It challenged my faith:

“Lord, You said if I believe, You’ll establish me. So why don’t I feel established? Why does my situation—my home, career, marriage, business, even my mind—still feel shaky?”

And in those moments, God gently takes me by the hand and walks me back through His Word:

“And they rose early in the morning and went forth into the wilderness of Tekoa: and as they went forth, Jehoshaphat stood and said, ‘Hear me, O Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem; Believe in the Lord your God, so shall ye be established; believe His prophets, so shall ye prosper.’” 

 2 Chronicles 20:20 (KJV)

When Israel first received this promise, they weren’t yet established—they were still learning to be rooted in the Promised Land. They were in a time of war. But  Jehoshaphat charged them to believe, believed in the God who had saved and delivered them time and time again.

Salvation is a daily call to believe.

The faith that carried us yesterday must be renewed today—because every new day brings a fresh opportunity to believe again.

Where I come from, there’s a common phrase among young people:

 “We go again today.

Yesterday might not have gone as planned, but today—we go again.

We believe again.

Because the equation remains the same:

Believe = Establishment

So, who do you believe in?

Do you believe that God is good—and that His goodness reflects in your life?

Then declare it boldly:

“I believe, and therefore I am established!”

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The Lord will restore

Hello and welcome to the 11th month of the year!

By now, many of us have seen some of our goals come to pass, while others are still waiting. But I bring you a short word of encouragement: it’s not too late.

God can still give you that very thing you desire — just trust Him.

Scripture says,

“And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten, the cankerworm, and the caterpiller, and the palmerworm, my great army which I sent among you.”

📖 Joel 2:25 (KJV)

When it comes to God, there are no lost years, because He holds time in His hands. He has the power to redeem lost seasons and restore what seemed completely gone.

The locust, cankerworm, caterpillar, and palmerworm represent different stages of destruction — symbolic of things that have devoured your joy, opportunities, or blessings. But God’s assurance remains: He will restore.

It might be the 11th month, and things may seem blurry or unfinished, but remember — God will perfect all that concerns you. Restoration is coming! 

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How Do We Receive God When He Comes?

The chaos the world constantly experiences isn’t because we can’t hear God; it’s because most times, we don’t recognize when He speaks or when He comes.

One of the greatest virtues we must cultivate while waiting on God is patience—the patience to wait until He comes. Like Abraham, our focus should remain on the assurance that He will surely come. He is that faithful lover who never forgets His appointment.

Beloved, God is asking us today, “Can you wait for Me?”

“I am coming—but can you wait on the mount?”

The fact that I haven’t come yet doesn’t mean I’ve forgotten our meeting. I know why you’re calling for it, and I’m putting the necessary things in place—the strategies, the alignments. I’m developing in you the capacity you need to survive. So, can you wait for Me?

I’m not asking you to wait in frustration, but to believe in hope even when hope seems lost.

Daily, our hopes are challenged by unmet expectations and life’s pressures. But remember, I’m not just the God who gives; I’m the God who transforms. I’m shaping you into My image and likeness. When you begin to look like Me, then I can fully dwell in you.

Still, I want you to wait.

Truthfully, I’ve never really liked the idea of waiting. When a trusted friend or family member says, “Please wait for me, I’ll bring the items over,” I often start wondering—why aren’t they here yet? People are moving, but I’m not. What if they think I’m lost? What if they feel I’ve missed it?

Often, those are the same thoughts that run through our minds while waiting on God. But we can build our hope like Abraham—believing that God always comes.

He is never late.

His timing is the complete package.

Romans 4:18 (KJV):

“Who against hope believed in hope, that he might become the father of many nations, according to that which was spoken, So shall thy seed be.”

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WHO DO YOU LOOK UP TO IN TIMES OF TROUBLE?

 

Scripture says,

“I will lift up my eyes to the hills— from whence comes my help?

My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.” — Psalm 121:1–2

This is a clear reminder of who and where our help truly comes from. In times of uncertainty and fear, our hope must remain in God, for He alone is our Helper.

When the man at the Beautiful Gate encountered Peter and John, what he asked for was alms—just enough to get by. He had been lame for over forty years (Acts 4:22). By this time, he was no longer expecting healing; he only wanted to survive.

He sat daily at a beautiful gate, yet his life was anything but beautiful.

Oh what a contradiction!

Many of us have been in situations where we are surrounded by good things, hearing testimonies from everyone else, yet feeling left out.

But that day, his story changed.

His encounter with Peter and John and the healing introduced him to Jesus, the true Helper. What he thought he needed (alms) was not what he truly needed. What he needed was a change in story, and that’s what God gave him.

Beloved, sometimes what we think we want is not what we truly need. But when we look up to the Helper, He looks upon us with mercy and gives us what we truly need.

I bring you this announcement today that Your Ebenezer, your Helper, has come!

Help has shown up for you.

Proclaim it. Own it. Prophesy it.

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HIDDEN IN THE DARKNESS ARE TREASURES

After darkness comes light. And when light is introduced into darkness, there is sight — the ability to see.

Hidden within darkness are treasures, but those treasures remain unseen until the light is introduced. And that light is Jesus.

 Isaiah 45:3–4

 “I will give you the treasures of darkness

And hidden riches of secret places,

That you may know that I, the Lord,

Who call you by your name,

Am the God of Israel.

For Jacob My servant’s sake,

And Israel My elect,

I have even called you by your name;

I have named you, though you have not known Me.”

God is saying to you: You are not coming out of this situation empty.

You are coming out stronger and with treasures—not only spiritual, but physical.

There are treasures hidden in darkness; that’s why God allowed you to go through that phase. He knows the process will help you dig deep—through prayer, study of the Word, personal development, and upskilling yourself—to uncover the treasures He has placed there.

Scripture says He knew us and named us even when we did not know ourselves.

We often say, “I know myself,” but when the Lord begins to reveal us to ourselves, we realize how little we truly knew.

From when I was young, if someone asked my favorite color, I would say, “I don’t know.”

Then one day, I had a dream—I was wearing an emerald green gown with gold, and it was so beautiful. Though the dream had a deeper meaning, one thing stood out: God showed me the color that suits me. I later noticed that whenever I wear green, I receive many compliments and look radiant.

The Lord knows us completely. He is aware of the darkness we walk through, and He is bringing you out of that chaos—not just with fire to help others, but with treasures and evidence—so that all will know you have encountered God.

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The Breaking of the Gates of Brass

In life, many times we come face to face with blockages. We try so hard with our human efforts to break through, but it often feels as though these barriers are made of brass—the more we try to break them down, the harder they seem.

But God has already made provision for every brass door or gate we encounter in the journey of life.

In Isaiah 45:2, the Lord declares:

 “I will go before you

And make the crooked places straight;

I will break in pieces the gates of bronze

And cut the bars of iron.”

Brass represents blockages, barriers, and bondage. In ancient times, brass (or bronze) was a strong, resilient material used for fortifications, making “gates of brass” a powerful symbol of strength and resistance.

In the journey of life, we often face gates that seem unbreakable—but the Lord has already made provision for them. He is saying that we are not alone in this walk; He has gone before us. Brass can represent sickness, delay, setbacks, or fear—but God has seen it all, and He has gone ahead of us to break them.

Notice that He didn’t say, “I will weaken the gates,” but rather, “I will break them in pieces.” That’s how I know sickness is shattered, disease is shattered, delays are removed, and setbacks are cleared—because the Lord has gone before you to break the gates of bronze!

That false sense of security—the “brass” that seemed like godliness but was really a trap from hell—receives the fire of God and is broken to pieces!

The first time the gate of bronze was mentioned in Scripture was in Psalm 107:16:

“For He has broken the gates of bronze,

And cut the bars of iron in two.”

It speaks of the shattering of these gates.

So, friends, gird up and pray your way through! Do not be silent. If you ignore it, it will continue—but don’t let it remain. The Lord God has already gone ahead of you; He’s waiting for you to rise, pursue, and confront that demonic gate.

Stand up and pray till you sense the shattering of this gates. 

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When the Lord Calls for Ark Builders

It’s very easy to hear a prophetic word and, because it births that which we desire, we run with it. Just recently, I caught a prophetic word for this season, and since then, I have been doing that which I think is the best posture to take.

But as time went by, the structure didn’t quite settle in, and in that very moment, all I could think of was—what if this could be an ark? What if the Lord didn’t just want to bring His people into places of upliftment but rather set up an ark—a center of preservation for the generation He wants to birth?

The enemy is on a rampage, and he has hidden in several ideologies. Through this, he is tainting God’s seed so we are unable to birth that which would bruise the head of the serpent. But here is God saying again: At the very first moment I gave you the business idea, I gave you the marriage, I gave you the job, I gave you the relationship, the contract, the property—so it would be a seed to bruise the head of the serpent; an ark, a safe haven for a generation constantly plagued by the devices of the enemy.

If I could create cartoons, then as God’s child I would see that a loophole has been made by the enemy. And so, my counter-response would be to birth a counter-warfare strategy—to bruise the head of the serpent so a generation doesn’t get wiped away by identity crisis and misinformation, beloved, can you just pause—I just did—and ask:

“Lord, what kind of safe haven would You like me to build?

What kind of parenting strategy would You have me use?

What kind of wife would You have me be?

What kind of husband would You have me be?

Is this leadership strategy I use lethal enough to bruise the serpent’s head?”

God isn’t just looking for partnership; He is also very interested in people who would seek Him to build a partnership that becomes a warfare strategy.

For everything we do is God’s warfare strategy—even in the way we love.

Would you allow God to go to war using the very seed you just birthed?

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What did you say?

How did you respond when you saw the dry bones?

I have been on a study of the book of Ezekiel 37 for a while now, but today, as I wanted to move on to chapter 38, I felt the Lord lead me back to it again. And for the very first time in over twenty days of reading the same chapter, this question jumped right at me: "What did you say to the dry bones?" Ezekiel's dialogue with God moved from a conversation with God to a conversation with the bones, the winds, and then to Israel and her crisis.

For a conversation that started with this question:

Ezekiel 37:3 (NKJV)

And He said to me, “Son of man, can these bones live?” So I answered, “O Lord God, You know.”

The conversation became more of a battle of words. The Lord kept asking Ezekiel: *Can this? Can that? Say to the bones, speak to the wind… But for every word Ezekiel obeyed and spoke, it became a different reality — they lived.

Ezekiel 37:9 (NKJV)

Also He said to me, “Prophesy to the breath, prophesy, son of man, and say to the breath, ‘Thus says the Lord God: “Come from the four winds, O breath, and breathe on these slain, that they may live.”

What did you say when the car broke down? You cursed and swore, "It’s definitely going to be a bad day. I knew it." But that was just a car — something that enhances your journey. What about your life?

There are moments I feel so stuck, and then I self-sabotage: "I knew I wasn’t good enough. I knew I would fail. I knew the business would fail. I knew I wouldn’t get the project." But today, God is saying: Say what I say.

I know you're tempted to describe the deadness and dryness of your situation, but you know what, Ese? You can speak *God’s own words* to this situation that’s leaving you feeling lost.

Don’t say what you feel. Say to the situation: "I know you are this way, but my God said He would cause breath to enter into you, and you will live."

I didn’t fail the interview because I was a failure. My God has a plan — all I have to do is align with it, because the four winds give life to every part of my existence. And so, I live.

I don’t live based on man’s standard; I live because God is my life. So I say: Live.

Today, choose to say to that life-threatening situation: Live!

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Food to Eat

What food did you eat after the fast? While having a talk with my kids about the temptation of Jesus, a teaching class became more like a highlight point for the Holy Spirit to minister through. After Jesus’ fasting, He wanted food. Immediately after His period of waiting on the Lord, His body reacted by being hungry. Satan saw this hunger as an opportunity to present his offer. The enemy always sees our hunger — most times after the wait — the enemy sees our taste for that which we waited for, and he comes to present a counter alternative.

But just like Jesus, would we immediately sense Satan's ability to take advantage of our hunger and feed us his diet — and reject him? Or rather, embrace his lies to feed our hunger?

The hunger could be a marital partner, the alternative to raising a child, the business structure, the career path, the health issue. What food would you eat to satisfy the hunger in your spirit and also the physical pangs that cry out within you?

After the fast, the praying, the seasons of waiting — the devil comes and questions our sonship with God. The promises the Lord has spoken to us — he challenges them and tells us he has a better offer: the world, the glory, the liberty — if we could choose his way.

Most times, after the confirmation and the promises, we go into a period of hunger. After I was prophetically told that I would bear a child, the periods ceased. The child became more rebellious after God gave you the strategy to raise them. The marriage worsened. But all this hunger could only be answered by constant posture through the Word of God.

Recently, after going on a fast and receiving promises from God, two days later I was met with a mail stating a rejection from a company I had applied to. But God cannot lie. By faith, we press into every word He has given us — because God cannot lie.

Revive with JJ family — God cannot and will not lie to you.

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DRUNK IN THE HOLYGHOST

This phrase has been rung in my spirit as I thought on what to write— Drunk in the Holy Ghost!

Back in my university days, there was a program on campus. I couldn’t attend, but something about it stayed with me. The words spoken during the campus rally has stuck to my spirit man since then — “Drunk in the Holy Ghost!”

Friends, this generation needs that kind of intoxication again.

The enemy is on a rampage — he is trying so hard to silence the move of the Spirit and reduce the knowledge of the Holy Ghost in the lives of men.

But when Jesus ascended, He said, “I will not leave you as orphans, I will send you a Helper.”

That Helper is the Holy Ghost — the life-giving Spirit!

He is the One who gives us the strength to live victoriously on this earth.

He regenerates our human spirit because it is our spirit that looks like God.

When Scripture says we were made in the image of God, it’s not referring to our body — it’s our spirit!

The body is only the container that carries the divine nature of God.

To live triumphantly, we must be in sync with Heaven.

We must resonate on the same frequency with God so we can navigate the issues of life with wisdom and power!

God's word speaking in:

Acts 2:13–15 (KJV)

13 Others mocking said, These men are full of new wine.

14 But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and said unto them, Ye men of Judaea, and all ye that dwell at Jerusalem, be this known unto you, and hearken to my words:

15 For these are not drunken, as ye suppose, seeing it is but the third hour of the day.

And when the Holy Ghost came upon the disciples, people looked at them and said, “These men are drunk!”

They were not entirely wrong — the disciples were indeed drunk, but not with new wine! They were drunk with the Spirit of God!

So, if being “drunk” means being filled with boldness and divine power —

If it means breaking free from fear and doubt —

If it means being stirred to take steps into the next season of our destiny —

Then let us be drunk!

Let us be consumed with the Holy Ghost until everything within us aligns with Heaven’s fire!

Yes, they may say we are drunk…

But we are not drunk with wine — we are drunk with the Holy Ghost!

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UNASHAMED

What Gospel Do You Carry?

Is it the gospel of peace or of destruction?

Is it the gospel of violence or of wasting?

God’s Word in Isaiah 61:1 declares:

 “The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me to preach good tidings to the poor.”

As Christians, the Lord has given us a mandate—to preach the gospel. It’s not a call reserved for a certain group of people or a particular breed of believers; it’s a call for all who bear His name.

We are sent to proclaim good tidings to the poor, to declare the good news of our dominion in Christ Jesus. The gospel we carry is not one void of power or evidence. When preached, it heals the brokenhearted and sets the captives free.

We carry a message that opens prison doors—releasing those bound by generational patterns, demonic strongholds, and foundational limitations. This gospel brings liberty to destinies, restoration to creativity, healing to the mind, and revival to the economy of lives and nations.

We don’t just preach words; we preach life itself, and that Jesus. When the Word is spoken with revelation, ancient gates tremble, because when you discover the right Scripture, your liberation is certain.

We preach the gospel of Christ—the gospel of peace and the redemption of mankind back to God. Out of the ashes, God calls forth beauty.

So we cannot be ashamed of this gospel. For if the Lord were ashamed of us, where would we be today?

Friends, it’s time to unashamedly declare your position in Christ.

For Jesus said,

“If you are ashamed of Me before men, I will also be ashamed of you before My Father who is in heaven.” (Matthew 10:33)

Stand bold. Carry the true gospel—the gospel of peace, power, and redemption.

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The Good of God

The word “good” has been redefined by the world. We often label things as good based on our own perceptions — “That’s a good marriage,” “a good house,” “a good family.”But have we ever paused to ask: What was God’s definition of good before the fall?

In Genesis, when God created everything, He saw that it was good — a kind of good that transcends human standards, societal morals, or cultural expectations. A good untouched by the distortion the enemy has poured over mankind.

There are moments I come across an idea and feel it's good. But when I share it, someone else responds with doubt, disappointment, or disapproval — because it wasn’t their kind of good. This clash of definitions reveals how often we fall short of God’s original standard.

Everyone may think this is the person I should marry, this is the job I should take, or this is the path I should walk. But God’s version of good might look completely different — because His will is both good and acceptable.

 While praying, I kept hearing God say: *“You will become the definition of My good.” That’s the posture that helps us stay aligned with His purpose.

God’s “good” may not always make sense to those around you. But remember: when He looked at Adam and creation, He called it good — and then He blessed it.

That means: we only access God’s blessings when we walk in His definition of good.

So today, as you face life’s choices, don’t measure them by worldly standards. Ask instead: Is this the good of God?

And in that moment, the Lord will look at:

- The way you raise that child, and call it good.

- The marriage you choose, and call it good.

- The business or career you pursue, and call it good.

Our whole existence, aligned with His will, becomes “good” in His eyes.

Yes, the fall stole our good.  

But we can return to the Father — and seek out His good again.

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What Do You See?

I’ve always heard this analogy: one person saw an orange fruit, another saw the variants of the orange—orange juice; yet another saw a groundnut, while someone else saw peanut butter. This highlights the importance of what we see as we walk with God.

God created us to always see something. Our ability to see determines how far we can go in Him and what we can receive from Him.

Exodus 7:1 — “See, I have made you as god to Pharaoh.”  

The word "see" here comes from the Hebrew word:

- Hebrew: re’eh

- Root: ra’ah (רָאָה)

- Meaning: to see, look, perceive, or behold.

In this context, it’s used as an imperative — a command: “Look!” or “Behold!”

In that moment, God was awakening Moses—calling him to rise from spiritual slumber. The victory wasn’t only going to be won on the day of confrontation, but had already begun when God gave him the assignment.

As far as our eyes can see—God’s word for that situation, His victory over the enemy—we can war with it. Our physical eyes aren’t the only thing needed, but also the ability to perceive what’s happening in God’s agenda. We see it, look at it, perceive it, and then behold it.

God is asking us today:

- “Have you seen what I said concerning this battle?”  

- “Have you seen that victory could be yours if you simply posture in this direction?”  

- “Have you seen the path, even if it doesn’t look like it physically?”  

- “Have you seen that I once turned water into wine, so turning water into bread is no new feat? I am the One who thrives in impossibilities.”

I build on impossibilities—but I need you to see it first*. Let it become so real that it becomes your reality. This isn’t walking in deception. It’s like Abraham believing he was the father of many nations despite having no physical evidence.

We are in times where trials, rejections, pain, and failure try to limit our sight. I’ve been there too. But today, together, let’s acknowledge God’s word and say:

“Lord, I see You. I see the miracles You will give me. I see the victories that can be won. I see the rest You have given.”

That’s how we give hope more life.

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Run with it

When a word of prophecy is released, as children of Abraham, we are called to run with it, work with it, and faith it until we see it come to pass.

Many times, people say, “Someone gave me a prophetic word that I would do this or that.” But they fail to realize that just because a prophetic word is spoken does not make it automatic. Every word from God must be warred out in prayer, obedience, and faith.

God’s Word says,

 “Write the vision and make it plain on tablets, that he may run who reads it.”

 Habakkuk 2:2 (NKJV)

God gives visions to keep us from growing weary. He gives visions to keep us stable and focused. He gives visions so that we can carry a mental picture of what He intends to do. When we see it—when we hear the word of prophecy—He expects us to act on it, to nurture it, and to, by faith, make it our reality.

Vision gives divine strategy for the seasons ahead. It helps us navigate new paths and prepares our hearts for what is to come.

Vision is a revelation from God. It brings guidance and clarity. Whenever a word has left the mouth of God, the person who holds on to it in prayer, obedience, and work is the one who sees it fulfilled.

Habakkuk says, “Run with it.”

Run with what God has said! And whenever you meet a wall, go back to God and say, “Lord, Your word cannot return to You void. Show me the way.”

If He says jump, it is a strategy.

If He says run, it is a strategy.

If He says wait, that too is a strategy.

The dream Joseph interpreted was not just a revelation—it was a warning and a strategy to prepare for what was to come.

Friend, has God given you a word, a phrase, or even a sentence for this season?

Then take it to heart. The strategy for this season is simple:

Run with it. Build on it. Faith it—until it comes to pass.

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The people of His Life

When God's word said Christ is the Way, the Truth, and the Life, it is a solemn reminder that when we choose to come to God, we were once dead, but because we chose the Way, we received His life.  

Each day, we are faced with a choice—or the choice. Sin is at our door, but what is your response to it? Our response to the knock on the door determines if we choose life that day.

John 14:6 (KJV)

Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

As a trained linguist, as I look deep into the noun phrase "the way, the truth, and the life," I came to realize that Christ wasn't just giving a speech, but beyond that, He is giving a descriptive introduction of who He is—His entirety, His office, His mark upon us, and everything He represents to us.

Constantly through the Bible, the Holy Spirit inspired the writers to introduce God and His kingdom to man. When we study this, we come to the knowledge—and continually walk in the knowledge—that Christ is "The Everything."

We walk each day consciously knowing that we are not just living the kind of life we want. So when God says, “Talk to that person who said that thing that hurt you,” we forgive—not because we want to, but because we are the people of His Zoe—meaning life, eternal life, divine life, or the God-kind of life.

Our forgiveness, our repentance, our yes, our no, and every alignment isn't tied to the world’s definition or standard, but we live by the standard which Heaven prescribes and await the moment our works will be tested by fire.

Today, choose to say this: "I am a person of His Life."

It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me and through me.

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Imitate me Ephesians 5:1

In a time when people create images of themselves—whether or not it truly reflects who they are, or simply to mimic the trend of the moment—how do we cope? The enemy has set strategies to prevent people from knowing their true identity and from coming into the full knowledge of who they are in Christ.

It is very easy in these times to lose our essence when we follow trends without setting Godly and relevant standards to resist the devil. Without this, we risk losing our place and essence.

But Apostle Paul, in 1 Corinthians 4:16, declared: “Imitate me.” Paul foresaw what was to come. He saw how the followers of Christ would be treated as fools, old school, and despised. Yet he said, “I do not write these things to shame you, but to warn you.”

Friends, we are living in a season where the enemy is fighting tooth and nail to strip God’s people of their essence, to push them from their place, and to make them wanderers upon the earth. Yet Paul’s instruction remains: “Imitate me.”

In this time, we must cry out for the Holy Spirit to quicken our perception, breathe upon our minds, and cause us to be super-sensitive to the times and seasons. Without Him, we lose our essence and our position in the Kingdom. The Scripture commands us: “Be imitators of God.”

Friends, the gospel of Christ is not old-fashioned. It is eternal. It speaks to the past, the present, the future, and the hereafter. There is no better person to imitate than God Himself.

The Lord once said to Job in Job 38:1–3:

“Then the Lord answered Job out of the whirlwind, and said:
‘Who is this who darkens counsel by words without knowledge?
Now prepare yourself like a man; I will question you, and you shall answer Me.’”

This word reminds us not to despise the Scriptures as though they are outdated. God asks, “Who is this that darkens counsel by words without knowledge?” Much of what the world calls wisdom today is nothing but dark counsel that leads astray.

So, when God asks you today: “Who are you imitating?”—what will your response be?

There is none as timeless as God. He is both ancient and ever-present, both eternal and relevant. There is no better model to imitate than the Lord Jesus Christ himself. He saw the past, the present, and the future, and yet He chose to walk in obedience.

Friends, the time has come for us to be Christians not just by words, but by action. Let us live as imitators of God, holding firmly to our essence in Him.

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The voice of the Lord.

There was a time I heard the voice of God, and I was amazed at how it sounded—thundering yet still. The words came into the real estate of my mind, and my spirit man heard them as though I was reading the Bible. He spoke through the Scriptures; it was as if the Bible itself was speaking through a loudspeaker. I could hear it, I knew it, and I was on the floor in awe.

Friends, I have come to share this experience with you to let you know that the voice of God has the power to bring stillness to you in the midst of a storm.

The voice of God carries a force that thunders as it restores things to their rightful place. The voice of God is not drama; it is not noise. The voice of God is stillness in the midst of trouble.

His voice is His hand, setting things right.

His voice questions the reasons behind the way you act.

His voice challenges your dry bones, examines your foundation, and asks whether you believe this is the fullness He has prepared for you.

Ezekiel 37:3

 And He said to me, “Son of man, can these bones live?”

So I answered, “O Lord God, You know.”

We are all actors in the story God has written. Yet the Lord has made allowances for us to come to Him when we err—through the storm, through the busyness, through the chaos. He says, “Come. I know. I see. I hear. And I can restore you. I can revive you. I can bring you into the fullness of what I have written concerning you.”

Isaiah 1:18

 “Come now, and let us reason together,”

Says the Lord,

“Though your sins are like scarlet,

They shall be as white as snow;

Though they are red like crimson,

They shall be as wool.

Yes, I know you have tried, but I did not create you to do life on your own. I created you to do life with Me. So come. Scripture says He stands at the door of our hearts, knocking and seeking that we would be kind enough to let Him in.

Revelation 3:20 

Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me.

Oh friend, how wonderful it would be if you could hear His voice guiding you softly in the way you should go.

I pray that today we will come into alignment with the Lord, that we will open the doors of our hearts and let Him come in to dine with us. He is ready, willing, and set.

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God's love says come as you are...

John 3:16

“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.”

God’s love is the greatest of all. His love came to redeem,restore, and revive us. It positions us back into the purpose and priesthood He designed for us on this journey of life.

His love shows us how to live—what true love looks like and how it feels. Out of love, He gave us His Word, the Bible, as a guide for every season. Through it, He gently shapes us and always seeking to bring out the best version of who we are.

Love is patient.

Love is kind.

Love is most deeply experienced when it is genuine.

“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.” — 1 Corinthians 13:4

Yet many of us have faced love that wounded instead of healed—love that shut our hearts to the true love Jesus offers. But God is love. Until we know Him, we cannot truly love our neighbor, our family, or our friends.

“Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. He who does not love does not know God, for God is love.” — 1 John 4:7–8

Today, during our church’s vow renewal service for couples, I found myself reflecting on the love of Christ. What kind of love is this, that Jesus—the Son of God—would take us the church as His bride? A Groom who patiently tends to us, nurturing us until the very best within us comes forth.

Friends, to truly know love, you must know God. He alone is love. He alone searches the deepest parts of our hearts and teaches us how to love rightly.

God’s Word is His love letter to you. It is living, powerful, and healing. His Word pierces through pain, restores the broken, fills the empty, and covers you with love everlasting.

“For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.” — Hebrews 4:12

God’s love is calling out to you, today His love is saying come as you are.

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When We Choose to Arise

“Do you know that I just realized when we rise up to confront certain forces—resistance, for instance, maybe in our bloodline—we also confront territorial devils?” This was one of the conversations I had with my sister early this morning. And the scripture that immediately rose up in me was: “Casting down every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of Christ.”

Confronting our personal challenges is not really the issue. The real matter is that God has an agenda far bigger than our personal struggles, and that agenda also needs to be confronted and rebuked. When we choose to arise in Christ, it isn’t just a choice that affects us personally; unknown to us, we are battling high things in our workplace, our neighborhood, our nation, our continent, and sometimes even the world at large.

God is saying to us: “The plan isn’t just about your inability to pay the rent—I have called you to lend to nations. It isn’t just about the infertility or constant miscarriages—you are the well through which I want to deliver men and women in seasons of barrenness.” The enemy highlights the challenge, but God says: “This is the very thing I want to use to bruise the head of the serpent. If you can war with this, I will make the enemy your footstool.”

The marriage struggles, the divorce, the child-related issues, the debts, the failures, the stagnation, the business crises—these are tools through which God can bring victory. But first, can you rise and go to war?

Can you make a sound? Can you release a statement that will be recorded in the realm of the spirit?

Yes, there are high things that need to be cast down, but often all we see is the unpaid light bill or the empty food store. Still, we can choose to find peace in God, who has a complete plan for us. He is enough. So arise—take your stand and make the move.

When we move, we knock and the door opens. We ask, and we receive. We seek, and we find. But now we no longer do this with only ourselves in mind—we look at the bigger picture: God’s future.

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Has Your Heart Become Hard?

It’s easy to declare our love for God—especially when everything we desire seems to align the moment we pray or apply certain biblical principles. In those moments, when our reality is shaped by answered prayers, we might not fully grasp the weight of Proverbs 4:23:

Proverbs 4:23 (AMP):  

"Keep and guard your heart with all vigilance and above all that you guard, for out of it flow the springs of life."

At first, this may sound like just an instruction. Then it becomes a command, and eventually, a loving counsel. But embedded in these words is a divine warning and a heartfelt appeal from a loving Father who knows that the heart is the most valuable asset in our journey through life.

The heart is the legal tender through which we relate with others and with God. Because of its value, the enemy targets it. He knows that a truly broken heart can either drive us closer to God—or away from Him. Yes, God is close to the brokenhearted, but the enemy also lurks there, waiting to distort, mislead, and harden.

That’s why God urges us: Do not let your heart become hardened.

The Hebrew word for "guard" in this verse is shamar, which means:

- To keep

- To observe  

- To give heed  

- To preserve  

- To protect  

- To care for  

Guarding our hearts is our personal responsibility as we navigate life’s seasons.

It's tempting to say, “Oh, I’m fine, it didn’t get to me,” when disappointment comes. But often, when things we hoped for don’t materialize, we quietly close off that part of our heart. Hurt is natural—but rather than bury it, we should present it to God. Whether it’s the pain of waiting, rejection, miscarriage, or loss, we must not let unprocessed pain fester into hardness.

God is inviting us today: Don’t let your heart grow cold or numb.  

Instead, offer it to Him—fully, openly. Ask yourself:  

What is the state of my heart?  

Is it tender before God, or have I allowed it to be covered in layers of disappointment?

Refuse to let your heart harden. Guard it. Protect it. Present it.

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The Goodness of God

Have you ever wondered what the good, perfect, and acceptable will of God actually looks like?  

If I were asked to list the moments that revealed God's goodness to me, I’d probably write down all the times I felt joyful, peaceful, and happy — and confidently say, “That’s the goodness of God.”

But while praying this morning, I kept declaring, “Lord, thank You for being so good to me.”

At first, I didn’t really feel it. I had already whispered those familiar words we often say when we feel like God didn’t show up — the questions of doubt, the outbursts of frustration.

And yet, the goodness of God isn’t just found in the moments when things feel “good.” It’s also present in the times when we don’t feel like anything is good.  

Yes, the Bible says “All things work together for good…”(Romans 8:28), and because of that, I can choose to believe that God is working in me, through me, and for me — to lead me to His good.

God isn’t just good. He is Good — the very personification of goodness.  

So we don’t judge what’s “good” by the world’s standards but by Tov— the divine, God-defined goodness.

Has God been good to you?

 You may want to answer “Yes” in a religious reflex. But do you truly feel it? Or lately, has it seemed like you don’t see it?

Still, beloved, you can declare it — not because of what you feel, but because of Who He is: God is good.  

Say it until your spirit, soul, and body believe it.

God is good. I know it.

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Get Wisdom and Understanding.

Scripture says in Job 28:28:

“And to man He said, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to depart from evil is understanding.’”

We often search for wisdom in places where it cannot be found. Many pursue the wisdom of the world—wisdom that is hidden from the true reality of life but exposed to the prince of this world.

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. On this journey of wisdom, the Lord opens the faculties of your mind and aligns them to His will. Wisdom is good, but it becomes complete when joined with understanding. You can be wise, yet lack the understanding of the wisdom you carry.

It is like having a dream but failing to understand it. Dreams often bring revelation, but without understanding, the mystery behind the counsel remains hidden. Wisdom may make you aware, but understanding gives you depth.

Wisdom itself is a mystery. By His wisdom, God created the world; but by His understanding, He knew that man should not be alone and provided a helper. Eden itself required someone to tend the garden and have dominion.

To walk in true wisdom, you must first come to the only wise God. The wisdom of God may seem like foolishness to men, yet with spiritual eyes you can discern the mind of God in every matter. Just one word of wisdom from God has the power to change a generation.

That is why the Bible emphasizes: “Get wisdom; and in all your getting, get understanding.”

Job 28:12 also asks:

“But where can wisdom be found? And where is the place of understanding?”

The answer is clear: there is no better place to find it than in Christ Jesus, for the value of wisdom is far above rubies.

In today’s world, what we desperately need is the wisdom of God. So, friends, ask the Lord who gives generously to all, that He may grant you His wisdom and enlighten the eyes of your understanding.

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Adversaries at the Gate of Your Next Level

When trouble knocks and no one seems to believe that you did nothing to bring this trouble into your life—how do you cope?

The Scriptures tell us that Job’s friends came to mourn with him. But after a while, when his troubles persisted, they began to doubt him. They questioned his sincerity, his posture, and everything about him (Job 2:11–13; Job 4:7–8). Yet Job knew within himself that the things they said were not necessarily true.

This is often our experience too. When we go through the issues of life and no one seems to understand or believe us, we begin to feel as though the Lord is against us—like He is bullying us or doesn’t care. We think, “If He cared, He wouldn’t allow such things to come our way.”

But the truth is, the Lord only allows challenges that we have the capacity to bear. “No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide a way out so that you can endure it” (1 Corinthians 10:13). He knows our limits and will not permit what is beyond us.

So, when the waters are stirred and trouble begins, know this: “For a great and effective door has opened to me, and there are many adversaries” (1 Corinthians 16:9). The trouble you face is simply the adversaries standing at the door of your next level.

Therefore, gird up yourself and remember: the journey is meant to be victorious, not fight-free. If it were fight-free, the Lord would not have said that we are “more than conquerors through Him that loved us” (Romans 8:37). The term conqueror itself implies battle. And as Scripture says: “Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all” (Psalm 34:19).

So, rejoice—because the trouble is a sign that the Lord is ready to advance you. Amen.

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“When Darkness Births Light”

Darkness is the first and natural state of life before light is introduced. God allowed darkness—which is the metaphorical absence of light—because He knows that when He introduces light, it has the ability to illuminate and give sight.

 “And God said, ‘Let there be light,’ and there was light.” (Genesis 1:3)

Just like when a child is born: the child does not see at first. That does not mean the child is blind, but only that it takes time. In the book of Genesis, the Bible says the earth was covered with water and darkness until God introduced light.

(Genesis 1:2)

Friends, the darkness you see today in your life is a reminder that God is interested in bringing His light to you. Darkness was never meant to drown you, but to draw you closer to God. It was in the darkness of the earth that God began His work of creation, and He is willing to create something beautiful out of your life if you let Him.

 “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” (John 1:5)

Remember, there can be no light without darkness, because the breaking of a new day comes out of the night. If darkness was bad, God would not have created the evening.

We are the light of the world—a city set on a hill that cannot be hidden. But what is light if you do not know the Giver of that light? Only through Him can His light shine perfectly into every area of our lives, so that we are illuminated in Him. In His light we find peace, freedom, and joy.

(Psalm 36:9)

 “For with You is the fountain of life; in Your light we see light.” 

So friends, the light God promises always comes out of darkness. That darkness is a sign that God is interested in you and that He is not done with you yet so the Spirit and the Son says come. 

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The Transforming Power of God’s Word

Growing up, I had a little Bible that my mom got me and I love to read it. My favorite book was Revelation—I loved reading its stories over and over again about the thungs that are to be hereafter. As I continued to immerse myself in its pages, the words came alive, illuminating my life and shaping the foundation of my encounters with the Lord.

The Scriptures are not just words on a page; they are life to anyone who reads and studies them. “The words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life” (John 6:63). In the Bible, we find guidance, direction, and truth—it is God’s written word to us, a divine manual showing us what is, what isn’t, what should be, and how we are to live. “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness” (2 Timothy 3:16).

Have you discovered yourself in the Scriptures? Have you read about you in its pages? God was intentional about every word that was placed in the Bible. Within it, we can find our identity, purpose, and destiny. If you haven’t seen yourself in the Word, perhaps it’s because you haven’t truly searched it out.

The Bible should not be a book we open occasionally but a daily companion. “This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success” (Joshua 1:8). Even a single verse, when meditated upon, can transform the heart.

The Word of God is spirit and life-giving. When we consistently and persistently engage with it, God’s very nature begins to rub off on us. “But be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God” (Romans 12:2).

So, dear friends, let this be a reminder today: study the Word of God. Take it in one dose at a time and watch as His Word transforms you from within.

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Lift Up Your Heads, Oh Ye Gates – The Equation of Identity

When I was younger, whenever we heard a certain kind of car horn or saw a Peugeot 504, my siblings and I would immediately think it was our dad—even before seeing who was inside. It didn’t matter if it was driven by a stranger; it got our attention because it was the car we knew our dad drove.

I was reminded of this recently while listening to a minister I deeply respect as he taught from the book of Psalms, explaining the concept of identity.

Christ doesn’t have to visibly show up in our businesses, family meetings, or daily life because His Word already declares that if anyone is in Christ, they are a new creation.They no longer belong to themselves—they take on a new nature. This nature is rooted in Christ.

Beloved, have you ever paused to wonder: “What identity do I carry?”

Our identity isn’t just about our physical appearance. It includes our character, actions, posture, and sound. Just as royalty is taught how to behave like kings and queens, God is calling us in Psalm 24 to carry His nature—because when we approach the ancient gates, the gatekeepers will ask: “Who are you?” And if we don't carry the identity of the King of Glory, we may be denied access or find ourselves overwhelmed in a perverse and broken world.

Every posture we take releases a sound. And as God’s people, our sound is not just noise—it is an answer to the crises and chaos around us.

If there’s a challenge currently draining your joy—or a constant battle you don’t know how to fight—God is saying: I’ve given you a weapon.

And that weapon is not your strength or intellect—it is identity. You don’t need to be consumed by fear, insecurity, or the enemy’s plots. You simply need to put on the identity of the King of Glory.

Every gate, every opposition, and every ancient barrier responds to the King of Glory. When the gatekeepers hear that sound—when they see that identity—they don’t resist. They bow.

As Paul said, “It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me” (Galatians 2:20). That is the formula. That is the equation.

I carry the identity of the King of Glory, and the gates of this world cannot deny Him.

Today, choose to remember:

You have died, and it is the King of Glory who now lives in you.  

That is your identity. That is your sound.

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Zerubbabel – The Way of Builders Ezra 4

When the Lord calls His people into specific seasons, He doesn't focus on their weaknesses. Instead, He encounters them and speaks to the future version of who they are yet to become. Often, we rise to answer that call without knowing how to build what God is asking us to. We wonder where, how, when, and even what to build.

But the Eternal One is calling us into a season where we construct structures with foundations rooted in Him. When God says, "Build," it’s not always something grand. It might be a relationship, friendship, business, marriage, career, skill, or character. And He says: "Build according to My standard."

Whenever God wants to build, He stirs up men and women and places within them the builder’s staff. He did it with Cyrus—who was part of God's plan. Cyrus enabled the men God had chosen to rebuild His temple.

When Zerubbabel began to build, the adversaries of Judah and Benjamin heard of it and came to interfere. Every time God says, “Build,” the enemy responds with adversaries—sometimes people, but often adversaries in the form of distractions, bad character, wrong strategies, or resistance to God's intent.

The builders recognized that although their adversaries came under the guise of help, their true motives were not aligned with God. When they refused the help, the enemy retaliated by disrupting the work. This is the strategy: lies, intimidation, and satanic resistance.

When God calls us to build, we must not mix holy things with profane ones. The people of God did not build by the strength of their own hands, but by prophecy. God knows that if we rely only on our strength, resistance will stop the work. But when we align with the One who called us, we build with divine backing.

At one point, the people stopped building because of opposition. But when the prophets spoke again, they resumed the work. We, too, have the constant word of the Lord and can surround ourselves with a support system that reminds us of Heaven’s agenda.

This is your reminder, beloved: the eye of the Lord is also the hand of the Lord, and it is upon you. Do not cease the work. Satan’s strategy hasn't changed—but we serve an eternal God, and we are His people.

Someone told me it's okay to be afraid, it's okay not to know the whole picture but we can trust in the ability of God that we will not loose our way.

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What Is It About the Ninth Season?

When I walked into church yesterday and the pastor was leading the prayers, he said, “Declare a word into the new month - September.” In that moment, despite knowing the date, I realized I wasn’t consciously awakened to the reality that I was at the eve of new month .

As I became aware that September was close to arriving, I also became aware of how time keeps moving. The sound track in my mind changed. My next thought was, “What if the only thing moving is time, while I’m still stuck in a place I don't want to be?”

But God’s response was clear: I didn’t just walk you into a new month—I brought you into the ninth season.You’ve stepped into a season of fruitfulness, finality, and judgment.

It’s easy to let the days roll by, especially when we have events or activities lined up. But when our expectations have been dashed again and again, the enemy uses that disappointment to numb our hope. Still, God is reminding us today: You can hope again.

 Maybe you only just realized it’s a new month—perhaps through a message like this or a “Happy New Month” wish from a friend. Whatever the trigger, let it awaken you to a greater truth: you’ve entered a season where every fruitful expectation you’ve carried can now be birthed.

We can draw strength from God’s Word: "There is hope for a tree if it is cut down; at the scent of water, it will bud and put forth branches like a plant.”(Job 14:7–9)

The best posture we can take in this season is to hide behind the cross and stay curious—eager to discover God’s promises. Let’s seek the paths that allow us to walk fully in the gates of this ninth season. God wants to do more for us, but it happens when His “more” aligns with our “more.”

This season will bring fruitfulness, fulfillment, and divine judgment—not for harm, but for establishment. So instead of counting your losses, choose to praise God, believing that He has heard.

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The Concept of Inclusion

Inclusion is a spiritual concept that means God has included you in His plan for the future. “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope” (Jeremiah 29:11). When God includes you, He makes provision for you, because He is your Father—and as a Father, He provides everything you need per time (Matthew 6:32–33).

This “inclusion” is really a substitution: you are placed into Christ. “For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God” (Colossians 3:3). So, when God looks at you, He doesn’t see your flaws—He sees Jesus, His Son (2 Corinthians 5:21).

From the beginning, God’s plan for Adam was inclusion. Adam was meant to live in Eden, work there, fellowship with God, and receive all provision directly from Him (Genesis 2:15–16). But after the fall, humanity was separated from that plan (Romans 5:12). Man had to consciously seek God and desire to be included in His agenda again.

The death of Jesus changed everything. When Jesus died for our sins, He opened the way for mankind to regain direct access to God. “For through Him we both have access by one Spirit to the Father” (Ephesians 2:18). Through His sacrifice, we moved from living under the law to living in Christ through faith (Galatians 2:20–21). By faith, we can draw from the spiritual wells God has provided:

• the well of salvation (Isaiah 12:3)
• the well of healing (1 Peter 2:24)
• the well of strength (Isaiah 40:29–31)

To live in the supernatural, you must first understand that inclusion is God’s agenda for you—a call to belong to Zion. “But you have come to Mount Zion and to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem” (Hebrews 12:22). Everyone longs to belong somewhere, but true belonging is in God’s plan for heaven’s future (Philippians 3:20). The Holy Spirit plays a melody in your spirit—have you listened and danced to it? “As many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God” (Romans 8:14).

Remember: You are included in heaven’s agenda. But to fully experience it, you must take intentional steps toward God, the Author and Finisher of all things.

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An Awakening to Purpose

There is a fire being stirred up. The flame is being reignited, and an awakening is taking place. God is raising a new breed of people, awakening them to what He has called them to do in the marketplace.

Have you ever asked yourself what role you are to play in this grand plan called life on earth? This life is only a preparation for what the Lord has prepared for us in heaven. But how can we know our role if we do not truly know who we are?

One of Satan’s strategies is what I call the blindfold. He blinds people from seeing the truth of who they are, what they can become, and who they carry. For those going through challenges, he makes them think that whatever they are going through has nothing to do with him. Many of the challenges we face are Satan masquerading behind science, traditions
and offering convincing and logical explanations, so that blinded believers fail to see his hand in it.

But there is an awakening happening. God is raising men and women with the sight of an eagle and the wisdom of a serpent, those who will be able to sense his tactics from a distance and run after him with a force, those who will take nations, and stand the test of time—winning the earth for Jesus. This awakening is no respecter of age, denomination, color, or possessions. It is for those whom God has been grooming for such a time as this. The alarm has been sounded, and these people are rising.

So I ask you, friend: have you realized that you are part of them? Have you recognized that you are important in God’s plan for the earth? With your presence, heaven becomes an even more glorious place.

Therefore, I implore you: take time to explore the Lord and discover your place. As Scripture says, “Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon you.”

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The Pressure is for a reason.

 

With my mouth will I make it known:

From the rising of the sun to its going down,
I will sing of the mercies of the Lord.

It is by His mercies that we have not been consumed. If it were left to the enemy, we would have been destroyed. It displeases him to watch us walk in our God-ordained purpose. That is why he keeps pressing—seeking to make us fail. His mission is clear: to steal, to kill, and to destroy. Yet, what he does not realize is that God allows pressure for a divine reason.

Just as in pottery, the more the pressure applied, the stronger and finer the clay becomes. In the same way, when life presses us, God is waiting for us to run to him. He is building in us the strength to carry what He longs to pour out. These blessings may manifest in our careers, academics, businesses, families, and relationships.

Each of us is a unique dimension of God that He desires to reveal to the world. Yet, in moments of trial, we often forget our true identity. Scripture declares in Psalm 82:6: “I said, ‘You are gods, and all of you are children of the Most High.’”

God continually reminds us of our position in Him. But when we fail to recognize this, we fall into the enemy’s deception, embracing lies that lead us into darkness and instability.

It is time to return to God—acknowledging that we cannot help ourselves. We were never created to do life on our own strength, but by His grace. Until we truly understand who we are in Him, the light we think we enjoy may in fact be darkness. Only one Light has the power to illuminate our lives: Jesus Christ. When He comes, He quenches the darkness, silences the chaos, and brings peace, serenity, hope, and faith.

By faith, we draw from His presence, and step by step, we come into the full knowledge of our divine mandate. Then we realize: the troubles of life were never meant to destroy us, but to awaken within us a deeper cry for more—more than what the eyes can see.

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THE WEIGHT OF THE BLESSING

Hey, The Blessing,

I listened to a message recently, and when the minister prayed for a certain woman, she said, “May the Lord give you the capacity to bear the blessing.” Of all the powerful words spoken, that line stuck with me: “May the Lord give us the capacity to bear the weight of the blessing.”

For every blessing, there is a weight attached—constraints, consecration, discipline, sacrifice, daily dying to self. And still, we are blessed. We are the blessing.

I had to call us the blessing so we don’t forget. It’s easy to look in the mirror and forget the image we saw. It’s easy to hear God call us into blessings, but harder to accept that He has renamed us as the personification of blessing. So, I affirm today: I am the blessing.

Because I am the blessing, I posture myself to sustain the blessings I have entered into. If God gives me the marriage I’ve prayed for, I must seek Him for the guidelines to keep it a blessing—not a burden. If the land God gave to the Israelites could later become a place of bondage, then it makes sense that He gave them the Book of the Law. In God, there is order.

 Yes, we live in grace, but grace still calls for posture—one that proves we don’t take His blessings for granted. If I’ve received the business I prayed for, I must still learn the principles to build and sustain it. If God gives children, He also gives instruction: “Train up a child in the way they should go.”Proverbs 22:6 (KJV)  

God's children needs to be trained in the way they should go.

God said to me in worship today, the relationship I have brought your way isn't for you to leave everything and build your life on it but you can weild it and allow me build you through it.

Blessings often come as seeds. Satan tried to corrupt the seed God brought to earth—and he’s still looking for whom to devour. God’s strategy for us is vigilance. The enemy wants your blessings—will you build a defense, or let him steal, kill, and destroy?

He’s not just after the marriage, the business, the children, the family, the career—he’s after you. But you can boldly say, “No place for you here.”

Don’t forget—you are The Blessing.

Stay Revived!

The Face of the Blessing

Does the blessing have a face?

What if the blessings we receive from God are acts of favor that, on the surface, don’t look favorable?  

Maybe it’s because I am African, but whenever we speak of "the blessing," it must be something good—favorable, shiny, that takes us from zero to hero. The whole world must hear about it and turn to the God we serve. But blessings go beyond that. They include the trainings and dealings of the Spirit. That’s why the Bible says:

"Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds..."  

(James 1:2-4, NLT)

I often pray, "God, bless me," and I know that’s your prayer too—even the prayer of someone who doesn’t fully know God yet. But when we ask God for the blessing we are also giving Him permission to prune our lives, to refine us, and to balance our very existence.

Just like God’s words to Abraham—He didn’t just bless him, He also instilled the weight of the blessing. And because Abraham took the posture of willingness, he didn’t just become a blessed man—he became the blessing.

I want to be blessed in all things—just like you—in marriage, family, career, business… in all things. But God's response to our desire for blessing is often this:  

"I don’t just want to give you blessings; I want to give you the capacity to carry the weight of the blessing."

I want to give you the marriage, but I know that the opposite of the blessing is a curse. So there’s a posture you must take to carry this blessing, so your marriage itself becomes the blessing.

If our goal is to become like Christ, then our hearts must be tuned to Him. The blessing doesn’t mean there will be no warfare. Scripture says:  

“No, despite all these things, overwhelming victory is ours through Christ, who loved us.”  

(Romans 8:37, NLT)

So every blessing assigned to us is also a call to warfare.  

The enemy—the thief—comes to steal, kill, and destroy our possibilities (John 10:10), but Christ—the Eternal Blessing—came that we might not only receive blessing but become partakers of Him and become the blessing.

Today, we declare that Jesus is the face of our blessing, and we take on the posture that enables us to walk in it.

I’m not just blessed…  

I AM the blessing.

Stay Revived!