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Song of Songs 6:12 NKJV: "Before I was even aware, my soul had made me as the chariots of my noble people." God's Word Translation: "I did not know that I had become like the chariots of my noble people." Our soul has the tendency to shape who we become. The soul is the seat of a person's mind, emotions, and will. When this part of us is wounded or injured, it has the tendency to lead us into becoming people who would never have made certain choices or walked certain paths. This is why, when we ask the Lord to restore our soul, it is not a prayer born out of ignorance. It is because who we become—and what our lives ultimately reflect—depends greatly on the wholeness of our soul. The Lord has deposited within our spirit great possibilities and divine opportunities, but many of these can only be accessed through a restored and whole soul. So, let me ask: Is your soul whole, Ese? If you were to do a soul check today, would you discover that the rece...

How often do we laugh when God shows us what He intends to do in us and through us? How often do we ask, "How can this be?" when our present reality seems to contradict what the Lord is saying? Genesis 18:12-13 Therefore Sarah laughed within herself, saying, “After I have grown old, shall I have pleasure, my lord being old also?” And the Lord said to Abraham, “Why did Sarah laugh, saying, ‘Shall I surely bear a child, since I am old?’ This is not a new experience. We see it in the life of Sarah, who laughed when God's message was delivered to her, that she would bear a son in her old age. Many times, I find myself asking the same question: "Lord, how can this be?" Yet, as children of Abraham, God has called us to walk by faith. He calls us to take steps that align with His promises, even when we cannot yet see their fulfillment. The supernatural requires our faith and our prayers to manifest. It requires our willingness to obey instructions and build...

Lately, as I have been reading about the journey of Father Abraham, I cannot help but wonder what kind of heart he had. Imagine a man who woke up one day and received a simple yet life-altering instruction from God: "Leave your father's house." And he did. Scripture records no hesitation, no negotiation, and no indication that he ever returned to the life he left behind. He simply obeyed. Abraham was not only a man of vision; he was a man of faith. He was willing to build for a future he would never fully see. He obeyed God's instructions, followed through with unwavering trust, and became a recipient of divine promises and covenants that would shape generations. Even today, we continue to see the evidence of one man's walk with God. «"I will make you a great nation; I will bless you And make your name great; And you shall be a blessing."  Genesis 12:2» As I reflected on Abraham's life, a thought settled deeply in my heart: The next move ...

These words came to my mind while I listened to a message, and they fit perfectly into the recent study I’ve been doing. It’s very easy to point out the failures of Adam, Eve, Ananias and Sapphira, and Judas Iscariot, but we never look inward to confront the part of us that reflects the brokenness we see in them. What if, just like Peter when the devil demanded to sift him, the Lord said, “But I am praying for you”? Those words remind us that Satan constantly seeks to corrupt the seeds inside us and reproduce his agenda through us. He wants us to become carriers of his agenda, but he never shows up with a label. Subtly, he plants seeds in our hearts and watches them yield an unlimited harvest. It’s easy to read these words and think, “Surely this isn’t for me.” But what if, to Ananias and Sapphira, it wasn’t “a sin,” it was just “my property”? Yes, Satan plants seeds of deception in our hearts, but he also finds the loophole: the soil that can hold the seeds he wants to sow. Our consta...

Nehemiah 10:39 says: "For the children of Israel and the children of Levi shall bring the offering of the grain, of the new wine and the oil, to the storerooms where the articles of the sanctuary are, where the priests who minister and the gatekeepers and the singers are; and we will not neglect the house of our God." As I read this passage in Nehemiah, one statement struck me deeply: "We will not neglect the house of our God." I began to ponder what it truly means to neglect the house of God. Is there a posture I can take that signals to heaven that I do not regard God? Could there be attitudes, actions, or patterns of speech that reveal a lack of honor for His dwelling place? As I reflected further, I realized that we are no longer in the days when God primarily dwelt in physical temples made by human hands. Through Christ Jesus, God now resides in us. The Apostle Paul reminds us in 1 Corinthians 3:16: "Do you not know that you are the temple of G...

Recently, I began a study that started with a simple thought about Judas Iscariot—the most renowned betrayer of all time. As I read more about him, I found myself wondering: Did Judas ever truly accept the message of redemption, despite being so close to the Master? Why did he choose his own way despite his proximity to the Truth? He constantly heard and received the words that flowed from the heart of the Messiah, yet he still turned away. This led me to a sobering realization: we can submit our bodies, our actions, and even our service to God, yet never fully surrender our minds. That is why Scripture calls us to the renewing of our minds. Without a surrendered mind, transformation cannot take place. The mind is exactly what Satan is after. He seeks to flood our thoughts with his ideas, planting seeds that he carefully cultivates until they produce fruit contrary to the will of God. This is the same strategy the enemy used with Ananias and Sapphira. Peter's question t...

The disciples were called Christians because they lived and looked like Christ. Oftentimes, we hold on to the notion that we are Jesus' baby,  both male and female, but we fail to realize that the disciples were followers of Christ not only in name but also in speech and lifestyle. Therefore, the message, "Be imitators of Christ," is not written or preached simply because it sounds good or pleasant to hear. It is a daily call to be conscious of our speech, actions, and lifestyle so that whatever we do on earth points people back to Christ. Scripture says: Luke 4:5 – "Then the devil, taking Him up on a high mountain, showed Him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time." In this passage, we see the vision encounter Jesus had with Satan, where he was shown all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time. In other words, Satan presented before Him everything the world had to offer and attempted to entice Him with authority over it all. This wa...

What do you have? What was it that redemption offered you when you said "yes" to Jesus? Do you believe that Jesus gave you so much on the day you accepted Him, or has the reality of what He gave you been gradually stolen by hell's strategic agenda? It is very easy to become conscious of our physical privileges, relationships, and opportunities that come through our association with certain people. However, it takes intentional training and spiritual growth to walk out of the limitations of the flesh and come to a place where we are conscious of heaven's plans, agenda, and resources—so much so that every aspect of our lives reflects them. Last week, I walked out of what seemed like another failed interview—not because I failed, but because it appeared to offer no tangible benefit. Yet, I knew the Lord had spoken a word concerning His blessings over my life this year. However, my reality seemed to be projecting the opposite of what God had said. It is often ...

It's been a prophetic week for me, and I would love to share this insight with you. You see, it is not enough to receive a prophetic word or a blessing; you must be able to hold God to His Word. How do you do that? By taking that word back to God in prayer and praying it through with hope and faith until there is manifestation. Prophetic words are the mind of God spoken to bring hope and keep you steadfast in your faith journey. However, to see the manifestation of prophecy, you must put your faith in place. Scripture says, "Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." You must set practical strategies that demonstrate your faith. A prophetic word will remain only a prophecy if you do not align your prayers, actions, and posture with it. Scripture says, "Do you see a man diligent in his work?" Diligence is required for manifestation. You must be diligent in searching the Scriptures for words that align with the pr...

We are living in a time when many things have moved away from established standards and godly norms. Morality is no longer guided by absolute truth; instead, people pursue whatever brings them satisfaction and personal pleasure. It was into a similarly uncertain world that Jesus spoke to His disciples about His departure. Yet, He did not leave them without hope—He promised to send the Holy Spirit. The very first thing the Spirit did was enable them. Enablement is one of the greatest gifts the Holy Spirit offers believers. Despite it being a new month and a new week, I began this season feeling weary and tired—not emotionally, but physically. My body felt drained and overworked, even though I had done very little.  As the day progressed, it became a concern to me. Why do I feel so exhausted? So I began declaring God's Word over myself: I am strengthened by the Lord. That is what God has offered us—enablement. Therefore, I boldly declare that I can do all things, even when my circums...