“What Are You Doing With It?”

 

The Scripture says in Habakkuk 2:14:
“For the earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord, as the waters cover the sea.”

So the question is this: what have you been doing with the knowledge of God that you have received to see this prophetic word come to be?

Have you treated it like something casual, like news you read in a newspaper or a line from a novel? The Word of God is life, and it only becomes living reality when you believe it and put it to work.

When the Bible says the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord, it is not speaking of mere head knowledge. It is referring to something visible, tangible, and undeniable the manifest glory of God revealed across the earth.

Think about the sea. Have you ever observed it closely? There are no empty spaces, no dry gaps, no place where water is absent. The sea is completely saturated. Every part is covered.

In the same way, there will come a time when no tribe, nation, or continent will be able to say they have not heard of Jesus. The knowledge of God will cover the earth completely fully, undeniably, and without exception.

So again, the question remains: what are you doing with the Word of God you have heard? What are you doing with the freedom and salvation you have received?

You must embrace the prophetic Word in Habakkuk 2:14 with hope and joy, and make a conscious decision to play your part in its fulfillment. You were not saved for yourself alone. Through each of us, the glory of the Lord is meant to be revealed on the earth, so that all people may see and know that He is God.

So I ask you today:
What are you doing with the Word of God, with the salvation, and with the freedom you have received?

It is time yo make conscious effort toward living a God filled life and a life where th3 manifest hand and glory of God is seen on a daily basis.

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Rejoice Always: The Posture of Joy and Thanksgiving

You know that in life it is very easy to let our joy rise and fall with circumstances. When things go well, we rejoice. When they don’t, our joy fades. But Scripture calls us to something better, something more stable than emotions tied to situations.

We are often reminded to “pray without ceasing” (1 Thessalonians 5:17). Yet, many times we overlook the verse just before it: “rejoice always.” This is not a suggestion; it is a posture God invites us to live in daily.

Joy is not a Reaction but a Posture.

True joy does not come from what is happening around us. It flows from our communion with God. It is rooted in the confidence that no matter what we face, we will be sustained as long as we remain in His presence.

God is merciful and just. He is not indifferent to our pain, nor does He desire for us to remain in suffering. His desire is to bring us into the glory of His Son, Jesus Christ. Even when we feel pressed on every side, we are not destroyed.

Then just immediately after pray without season we see the Power of Thanksgiving.

The Scripture says in 1 Thessalonians 5:18:

“In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”

Notice it says in everything, not for everything. This means that even in difficult seasons: moments when we question, when we struggle, when we wonder if God sees us, we are still called to give thanks.

Why? 

Because thanksgiving shifts our focus.

To be thankful is to recognize God as the Source. It positions our hearts in dependence and obedience. It reminds us that even when we have not yet seen the desired outcome, we trust the One who holds the outcome.

Staying Rooted in Joy.

God’s will is for us to remain thankful because He knows what it produces in us. A thankful heart keeps us looking up. It strengthens our faith. It anchors us in hope.

When we choose joy, even in uncertainty, we are making a declaration: that our trust is not in circumstances, but in God’s faithfulness.

Beloved, today is another opportunity to come before God with a joyful heart. Shake off discouragement. Lay aside heaviness. Approach Him not just with requests, but with gratitude.

Pour out your desires in the place of joy. Stay connected to His presence. Remain thankful, steadfast, and confident.

Because as long as you stay rooted in Him, He will come through for you.

God bless you.

Stay Revived!

...Ought Always to Pray and Not to Faint

Tired?

Exhausted?

Weary?

Or maybe it’s that quiet feeling of, “I really don’t even know how I feel.”

Trying to put a name to what you’re experiencing…

For quite some time now, whenever I start a conversation with close acquaintances, this has been their response. It just goes on and on.

It’s very easy to get to this point—to feel stuck and not really know what to make of certain things.

While Moyo and I were talking, we got to a point where the Holy Spirit brought this to mind:

“Men ought always to pray and not to faint.” (Bible, Luke 18:1)

I’m not saying you haven’t been praying enough, or that you’ve been doing it the wrong way. I’m simply saying—maybe we can stretch a little further. Maybe we can go deeper.

One of my favorite ministers once said: “The opposite of prayer is not prayerlessness—it is fainting.”

That image of fainting… gasping for breath.

And honestly, that’s what tiredness and exhaustion often look like.

It’s us gasping for breath.

Trying not to drown.

Trying to stay sane.

Trying to survive.

Trying to hold everything together.

We keep trying, and trying, and trying…

But God has already given us a remedy—why not pray about it?

Yes, you’ve prayed. But this time, set the need aside for a moment and ask God to help your heart.

Because when the heart is burdened, everything feels heavy.

But when the heart is lifted, it changes how we see and handle everything.

Even in moments when the words don’t feel powerful enough…

Or when you’re too weary to say much…

You can be sure that “the effectual, fervent prayer of a righteous person avails much.” (James 5:16)

It’s not about how loud we scream,

but about the sincerity of a heart reaching out to God and whispering:

“Lord, help me.”

Stay revived.

What Have You Done With My Love?

There is a popular song with a simple yet deeply profound message: “This Jesus I have seen is enough for me.” It goes on to say, “This Jesus I have held is enough for me.”

But as I studied the Scriptures, particularly in Acts of the Apostles, where the great miracle in Joppa occurred, the question shifted. It was no longer about whether I had held or encountered Jesus. Instead, it became: What have I done with the One I have held?

In Acts 9:39, we read:

“So Peter rose and went with them. When he arrived, they took him to the upper room. All the widows stood around him, weeping and showing the tunics and other garments that Dorcas had made while she was still with them.”

It is so easy to become consumed with our own needs and requests that we forget this truth: Jesus’ answers to our prayers. His visits to us are not an end in themselves. They are invitations. He is asking, “What have you received that you take it out there?” Because what you carry might be the very miracle someone else is believing for. Your journey could ignite hope in another.

When this woman, Dorcas (Tabitha), encountered Jesus, it is clear she knew Him as her Source and Provider. The Bible does not tell us whether she was wealthy or where her resources came from. But it tells us enough: she had a heart willing to care for others. Her love was expressed through action—so much so that her works spoke for her even after her death.

She had seen Jesus in a certain light, and she chose to let others experience that same light through her life.

“This much I have received. I want others to partake of it.”

If we have encountered Him as our Light, then we must remember: there is a world in deep darkness that needs that light.

If you have seen His protection, can you extend that assurance to someone who is afraid?

If you have seen Him make a way, can you testify: “There was a time I felt all hope was lost—but that was the beginning of my deliverance.”

I have seen Jesus, and I do not want to see Him alone. I want the world to see Him through every part of me.

God gives, and gives, and keeps giving—all so He can draw us closer to Himself. John 3:16 is the summary of His greatest gift:

“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son…”

The voice of Elohim is echoing within us:

“Come, let Me show you how to love this way.”

You have seen My love manifested in your life—now become an extension of who I am:

His wisdom

His grace

His love

His peace

All these we now carry because we have first seen them in Him.

Today, God is saying:

“Show the world the Jesus you have seen.”

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When good is not about you but God

This morning, I was in a cab heading to the Island on my way to work. When I entered, I asked the driver for the fare, and he told me. There was already a lady seated at the back, and as more passengers entered, she asked an elderly woman—perhaps her mother or sister—why the driver was charging everyone the same amount, even though some had joined the ride midway. She said it felt like cheating, while the other woman disagreed.

Immediately, my heart drifted to the word good. How do we truly define “good”? Have we become people who define good only by what benefits us? When it works in our favor, it is good—but when it doesn’t, suddenly it is not.

We love to see good things happen to us, but when it’s someone else’s turn, we often turn away and pretend not to see. Scripture says, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself” (Mark 12:31), which means we should treat others exactly how we want to be treated—loving them as long as it is within our power.

The Bible also reminds us, “Therefore, whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them” (Matthew 7:12). This is the true measure of goodness.

When God created man, He looked and saw that he was good (Genesis 1:31). This means there is something within you that has the capacity for good. But the fall of man introduced a distorted definition of what good is. Yet God is calling us back to His standard—to pursue peace with all and to seek the good of others: “If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men” (Romans 12:18).

Scripture also says, “Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, leading to edification” (Romans 15:2), and “Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in the power of your hand to do so” (Proverbs 3:27).

Be accommodating. Be kind. Be polite. “God is love, and he who abides in love abides in God, and God in him” (1 John 4:16). Those who worship Him must reflect His character.

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God is Calling, Can You Hear?

Yes, God is calling—can you hear Him?

Recently, I listened to a minister who brought out a scripture that says, “In the last days, the whole earth will be filled with the knowledge of God.” Then a reflective question was asked: if God has promised that the earth will be filled with His knowledge, why are we still surrounded by so much darkness and destruction?

The truth is, God said the earth will be filled with the knowledge of Him, but there was no clause stating that the knowledge of evil would be withdrawn. So, each day, just as God is seeking men and women who will propagate His agenda and purpose, the enemy is also raising strategies to spread his own knowledge.

God is calling—can you hear Him?

He is asking: What kind of content are you putting out there?

I know there are some reserved believers who would rather live quietly as Christians, but even in our quietness, we can still say “yes” to God in the simplest posture and position we take.

God is calling for builders. Knowledge and information are also building materials. But He is asking, Can I partner with you so that the whole earth can truly be filled with the knowledge of Me?

All I need is your mind.
All I need are your hands.
All I need are your deeds.

But can we be partners, so that this part of you becomes an extension of Me?

Just like Stephen, of whom it was recorded that he was so full of the Holy Spirit that everything he did was controlled by Him—can we choose that posture?

A posture where everything we have can be used by God, and not even the fear of death can separate us from Him.

And so, we ask that the Lord grant us grace for this season—that our hearts will perceive what He is doing, and that we will align with it, because this is the way of builders.

God is calling—can you hear Him?

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After Prayer: Strategy for manifestation

Prayer and strategy are what produce results. Many of us have learned to pray consistently and that is good, but we often miss an important part of the process. 

After praying, or even while praying, we must also put strategies in place to bring the victories God has shown and promised into manifestation.

It is not enough to just pray; you must also be strategic. Even in prayer, we should come to a place where we ask God questions: 

“How will this be? 

You have shown me this how will it come to pass? 

James 2:26 (KJV) 

“For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.”

What steps should I take to see it manifested?”

For example, if you have prayed for the salvation of souls, you must also go out and preach so that your prayers can find expression. It is like praying for career growth without applying for jobs there will be no results without action.

Faith and work go hand in hand. You must cooperate with God, taking intentional and practical steps instead of assuming things will automatically fall into place. As you act in alignment with your prayers, God brings His promises to life in due time.

Remember the story of Moses. When God called him to return to Egypt as a deliverer, it was not without strategy. Moses asked the Lord questions, and received instructions. When he wondered if Pharaoh would believe him, God gave him specific signs to demonstrate His power.

Before this encounter, the desire to deliver Israel was already in Moses, but his earlier attempt failed because it was not done God’s way. It was after his encounter with God that he received divine strategies. This shows us that vision alone is not enough we need God’s direction to execute it properly, that why your strategy must align with God's plan.

You cannot say you want to build after praying and then neglect strategy. Every building requires a foundation, structure, and process. In the same way, every answered prayer requires intentional steps and alignment with God’s instructions.

Walking in Godly strategy is part of God’s plan for manifestation. When we combine prayer with action, we position ourselves to see results that last.

Prayer:

As we seek God in prayer, may we also receive divine strategies to build lasting structures. May our faith be expressed through intentional action, and may every promise of God find manifestation in our lives, in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Seek yee first protocol

“But seek ye first the Kingdom of God, and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”

(Matthew 6:33)

It is your ability to search that causes you to find. He who searches is in need of something, and that “something” you seek in is the Lord that can truly satisfy, if you seek something else and still feel a void on your inside.

You will realize that many people, before they encounter God, seek communion. They know that the world is controlled by a Supreme Being, but they have not yet found Him. I want to tell you today that the peace you are seeking can only come when you choose to follow Jesus.

That peace you seek can only come when you go after His Kingdom. For His Kingdom is not just a faraway place, but one you begin to enter and encounter even here on earth, because we are seated in heavenly places.

However, for you to truly come into the Kingdom, there is a standard—this is the “Seek ye first” protocol. Scripture says, Seek ye first His Kingdom.

Seek growth in the knowledge of Him.

Seek to live a righteous life.

Do not just have the gift of the Holy Spirit, but also bear the fruits.

Seek His righteousness, and every other thing, according to His will and purpose for your life, He will bring to pass.

“Seek ye first protocol ” should be our daily meditation, so that every day we ask Him, “Lord what would You have me do today?”Even as we come into the place of fellowship and communion with him today I pray that we receive the grace and the anointing to live right, in the name of Jesus. Grace to live right and not lose sight of the purpose of God for our lives in this season.

In Jesus name, Amen.

Stay revived.

Be on your guard for no one knows the time.

Be watchful, for no one knows the day or the hour when the Bridegroom will come for His bride.

“Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour in which the Son of Man is coming.” (Matthew 25:13)

Years ago, I had a conversation about the coming of Jesus. A lady said—not out of sarcasm, but from a place of limited understanding—
“Since I was young, I’ve been hearing that Jesus is coming. When will He come?”

My response remains the same: it is not for us to know the time or the hour of His coming.
“It is not for you to know times or seasons which the Father has put in His own authority.” (Acts 1:7)

But one thing is certain—when death comes, your opportunity to wait for Him ends. So why not choose now who you will serve, and remain in that decision?

In the parable of the virgins, no one told them exactly when the bridegroom would arrive. They were prepared with lamps, but some lacked enough oil to last until he comes. This reflects us in different phases of life—when we grow weary of waiting on the Lord and begin to choose what does not align with His will.

The timing of the Lord’s coming should not be our focus. Our focus should be readiness—so we are not caught off guard.

We must stand as watchmen, guarding our hearts against intruders—those distractions and temptations that cause us to lose focus and make wrong choices and decisions.

Let us not be like the Pharisees and Sadducees, who waited for the Messiah, yet failed to recognize Him when He came.

We must live with eternity in view, knowing it is closer than we think. Ask yourself: If Christ came today, would I be counted among His own?

Jesus’ birth was announced long before it happened, yet many did not recognize Him when He came. So it will be with His return—the sound will go forth, but only those who have prepared in salvation, prayer, and posture will be he it and be caught up.

Beloved, do not be carried away by the brokenness of this world and forget that there is life beyond this one. This life is only a preparation for eternity. It is better to lose anything in this world than to lose eternity.

Stay revived!

When Did He Stop Being Your Lord?

 

Today, as I reflected on the account of John in the death and resurrection of Jesus, I became reflective. For a few moments, I didn’t feel emotional—I simply paused and took in the words of Mary when she said, “They have taken my Lord, and I don’t know where they have laid Him.”

John 20:13

“And they said to her, ‘Woman, why are you sobbing?’ She said to them, ‘Because they have taken away my Lord, and I do not know where they have laid Him.’”

To Mary—who had journeyed with her Master, watched Him be beaten, crucified, and buried—all she had left to hold onto was His body. Yet even in death, she still called Him “my Lord.” Death could not take Jesus’ position in Mary’s life.

She stood, waited, and kept waiting… asking anyone she thought might know:

“If you have taken my Master, show me where He is so I can take Him.”

“My Lord.”

To her, He remained her Lord.

She would wait for Him—even if it was only His body.

Mary’s posture becomes a question for us today:

What position does Jesus hold in our lives?

Mary waited for a Lord she believed was still in the grave. Yet we live in the truth of His resurrection—so why do we struggle to keep Him as Lord?

Has something else taken His place?

Maybe—just maybe—the trials and temptations of life have replaced Him.

Or perhaps the very things we prayed for—marriage, children, jobs, fame, or business—have slowly become idols seated in our hearts, displacing Him.

So I ask you:

Is Jesus still your Lord?

Or has He become the One standing at the door of your heart, knocking, waiting to be welcomed again as “my Lord”?

There can only be one Lord.

Will you choose Jesus today?

If the miracle delays, will you still wait for Him?

Will His promises still matter when everything becomes blurry?

Once again, will you ask Him to root you in Himself, so that every day, you will choose Him?

“Jesus, root me in You, so I can always find my way in You.”

Stay revived!

It is not a one-time event

Colossians 2:6–7

“As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith, as you have been taught, abounding in it with thanksgiving.”

A journey with Christ Jesus is a journey of victory. It is a life where you are assured of triumph. Salvation is not just answering an altar call or making a public declaration that you have chosen Jesus. It is not a one-time event—it is a daily decision to keep choosing Him.

Every day, we choose His Word, His instructions, and a life of trust and obedience. This daily choice launches us into a deeper discovery of who God is, and in Him, we truly discover who we are. It is through this process that we begin to live in the character of Jesus.

To be rooted in Christ means to be steadfast and unshakable, even in the midst of chaos and challenges. It means staying focused, fixing your eyes on Him, and trusting that you will neither fail nor fall.

It is like a seed planted in the soil. As the seed grows roots deep into the ground, it becomes stronger over time. Eventually, it sprouts and grows above the surface. With consistent nourishment—water and care—it continues to grow and flourish.

This is God’s desire for every one of His children: that we be deeply rooted in Him. Through daily communion and obedience, we grow and build spiritual strength in Him.

For us to be rooted, we need faith—and the truth is, we already have faith. Choosing Jesus is an act of faith. Scripture says that if our faith is as small as a mustard seed, we can speak to mountains to be removed and cast into the sea, and it will happen.

We must hold firmly to our salvation in Christ Jesus through faith so that we can stand strong in these changing times. God’s plan is that we walk by faith, continually abounding in thanksgiving, trusting that He will do exactly what He has said.

Stay Revived!

Death as a Lifting Process

How can the death of a person lead to their lifting?

Time and again, as believers, we encounter the paradoxical and seemingly ironic nature of the Christian faith. To the one who has, more will be given; and from the one who has little, even what they have will be taken and given to the one who has more.

God often hides the truths of His Kingdom within such paradoxes.

As I studied the book of John, chapter twelve—the days leading to the death and crucifixion of our Saviour—I came across this:

John 12:23 (GNB)

“Jesus answered them, ‘The hour has now come for the Son of Man to receive great glory.’”

John 12:24 (GNB)

“I am telling you the truth: a grain of wheat remains no more than a single grain unless it is dropped into the ground and dies. If it does die, then it produces many grains.”

Here, Jesus boldly declared that the hour had come for Him to receive great glory. If I did not know the story of His death and resurrection that followed, I might have assumed—through human reasoning—that this “glory” meant immediate victory: perhaps the punishment of the Jews and Pharisees for their disbelief, or even His crowning as king before them, wearing an “I told you so” expression as the true Son of God.

But Jesus, as the perfect example of who God has called us to be, took a different path. He walked the road to Golgotha, endured humiliation, suffering, and death. Yet, through that obedience and His profound love, He received the glory that the Father had prepared for Him.

I desire to live a beautiful life. After all, Christ has taken away my shame, reproach, and guilt. We are free because He completed the finished work. However, even within that finished work, our journey will still lead us through moments of persecution. There are times when we may wonder, “Have I sinned?”or “Is the enemy attacking me again?”

Yet, in every moment, God is declaring that the glory of the Father will be revealed. Through these experiences, He desires to use our stories to reveal His nature to the world.

This season is not only about what Jesus did; it is also about what His sacrifice is accomplishing in our lives. While the Jews may have longed for a powerful Saviour who would destroy their enemies, Jesus came to restore the broken relationship between God and mankind.

Accepting Jesus is not a guarantee of a trouble-free life; rather, it is the assurance that “I am your Shepherd, and you shall not want.”

Our resurrection story is found in our death. Just as we now enjoy the goodness of God because Jesus accepted death, we too may walk through “death-like” situations. Yet, Jesus is our example—these moments will ultimately lead to our glorification.

If Jesus rose, then we acknowledge His resurrection—and we call our own lives into that same resurrected power.

Stay revived!

Law of the Spirit brings Freedom

Romans 8:2-3

For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me free from the law of sin and death. For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God did by sending His own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh on account of sin; He condemned sin in the flesh.

For our sake, Jesus came to earth in the likeness of sinful flesh and condemned sin in the flesh. Jesus did not just condemn sin—He also brought us salvation and taught us how to live.

Taking the form of man, Jesus lived triumphantly over the flesh. The day of His death was profound; on this day there was a manifestation of the words He said, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.” People thought He was speaking of a physical temple, so they responded, “Do you know how long it took us to build this temple, and you say you will destroy it?” But they did not understand that Jesus did not come to build a physical temple. Rather, He came to make us the temple where His Spirit dwells.

Therefore, we now live as living temple unto Him. As it is written, the law of the Spirit of life which He brings has set us free from the law of sin and death. When you reflect on this, you realize that what is being described is both the path and the outcome: if you choose sin, the outcome is death; but the law of the Spirit of life brings freedom. This means His presence is freedom.

So in this season, when you come to Christ, you must come laying hold of the freedom He brings—by faith—and war it out in the place of prayer. Remember, there would be no need for God to call us conquerors if there were no battles to fight.

So arise, you who are free, and take your place.

Stay Revived!

Resurrection + Elevation + New Beginnings

After having a discussion with a church friend, I got home and reached out to her again about having a night of prayer, emphasizing the victories in the Blood. One of the scriptures on resurrection that stood out was Philippians 3:10–11.

As we have stepped into the Holy Week, it is not just a new month, but a strategic move in the Spirit—ushering us into a season of resurrection. God is speaking in a coded way to those who understand: “I want my people to come out alive.”

In April, God does not want His people to walk as dead men. Even if we must die, it should be Christ living through us. And so, here is God’s word for us today:

Philippians 3:10 (GNB)

“All I want is to know Christ and to experience the power of His resurrection, to share in His sufferings and become like Him in His death.”

What is it you desire to know in April?

God is saying today, if you truly know Me, that is complete knowledge for everything.

This resurrection season is our time of elevation and new beginnings.

Let us make the prayer of Apostle Paul our desire:

“All I want is to know You and to encounter the same power that brought You out of the grave.”

Stay revived in April!

Examine Yourselves

 

It was just a few months ago that we celebrated the remembrance of the birth of Jesus, and here we are again in the Holy Week. I want you to know that it is no mistake that God has kept you to see this season, this year, and this week.

This is a time when we are meant to examine ourselves and see if truly we are in the faith. When you read about the betrayal, the embarrassment, and the crucifixion, you begin to realize that this is not something any man can do for you. But God came in the form of a man—Jesus—to do this for you and me, for our salvation, freedom, and deliverance.

“But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us” (Romans 5:8)

However, you will not be able to fully enjoy these benefits if you do not truly understand them. To do this, you must first believe in His death and resurrection. Jesus is no longer in the grave—He has risen! And because He has risen, you must arise.

You must arise from the dunghill where the enemy has kept you. You must arise from the bonds with which he has bound you and claim your victory in the name of Jesus. It is time for you to arise from the miry waters, for He has come to set the prisoner free from the pit where there is no water, and to place you upon the rock.

Beloved, in this period, I want you to examine yourself. Look into your heart and see if you truly belong to the Lord. Come into right standing with Him and truly know and understand the power of the resurrection. 

That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection” (Philippians 3:10)

He has risen from the grave—so now, you must arise.

Stay revived! 

God Already Sees the Details

John 6:5 (GNB)

Jesus looked around and saw that a large crowd was coming to him, so he asked Philip, “Where can we buy enough food to feed all these people?”

Jesus, why exactly did You ask this question? Was it a question of whether we are able to feed them, or was it so we would acknowledge that You are fully aware of the crowd surrounding us?

Life rarely presents us with "small crowd" situations. More often, we are faced with overwhelming circumstances. Seeing You ask this question reminds us that You are already aware of the numbers, the statistics, and the timing. Your will for us is not to be consumed by these factors, but to fix our eyes on You.

Once we acknowledge the "large crowd" and our own inability to provide in that moment, we can look to the One who desires to be our source, our strength, our peace, and our everything.

Just as He did with Philip, Jesus asks us the same questions today:

How will you get the wisdom to raise your children?

Where will you find the ideas to build this business?

How will your business thrive, even in this recession?

As I ponder these questions, my answer is simple: “Lord, I don’t know how.”

The very next verse reveals the heart of the matter:

John 6:6 (GNB)

He said this to test Philip; actually, he already knew what he would do.

It wasn't a question of information; it was a test of perspective. Jesus knew Philip had seen the problem, but He wanted to see if Philip had the faith to carry the weight of the miracle about to be performed.

It is as if He is saying:

 "Philip, relax. Let me show you that in this Kingdom, we don't build by human might, but by My Spirit."

This revelation stirs such emotion in my heart. Jesus is never short of resources to respond to the "large crowds" that surge our way. Before we even notice them, He has already seen the details—and He is simply waiting for us to say, "Jesus, help me."

Stay Revived!

It is no longer I who live, but the Holy Spirit who lives in me Galatian @:20

Some time ago, the Lord asked me a question. He said, “Why do people, during war, rub blood on their faces and bodies?”

I thought about it and responded, “They do it to appear dead—to escape being attacked.”

Then my mind went to the Israelites in the Book of Exodus, when they were instructed to put blood on their doorposts. The blood was a sign—so that when the Lord passed through, He would see it and pass over them. It marked them as His own.

This brought a deeper understanding: if by the blood of the covenant I am saved, set free, and delivered—if it is no longer I who lives, but Christ who lives in me and I in him—then why should I become troubled when situations of life try to weigh me down?

God never promised that challenges would not come. If that were the case, He wouldn’t have said in Book of Psalms 23 that He prepares a table before us in the presence of our enemies.

Being dead and alive in Christ means that daily, you yield yourself to His authority and His government over your life. It means dying daily in surrender and living fully in obedience to Him.

So the next time trouble or disease tries to steal your joy, speak to it boldly:
“It is no longer I who live, but the Holy Spirit who lives in me.”

Stay Revived! 

Graced for This Moment

 What if God’s plan isn't to take us out of a situation in a flash, but rather to walk with us through the journey of it?

I recently read the biography of a famous actress who overcame a dehumanizing childhood filled with poverty. There was a specific moment when, after witnessing her mother being abused, she ran into the kitchen and cried out to God to rescue her if He truly loved her.

So often, this is our prayer. When we feel stuck, we want to wish the situation away instantly. We want the pain to end "in the blink of an eye." But how can we truly understand that "all things work together for the good of those who love God" if we only ever seek to escape the process?

God doesn't want us to suffer just so He can say, "I told you that you couldn't make it without Me." Instead, He wants us to learn to trust Him in every circumstance. Whether it is a project He has whispered for us to start, a relationship He has asked us to surrender, or a new season He is calling us into—He asks us to keep our eyes fixed on Him.

The Promise of Fullness

Look at the promise in John 3:34:

"The one whom God has sent speaks God's words, because God gives him the fullness of his Spirit." (GNB)

There is sufficient grace for every situation we face. As long as we choose to align with God’s way and listen to His voice, He reassures us: "I know, my daughter, that you want this to end. I know, my son, that you feel you shouldn't be at this point. But because this is a journey, I will walk you through it so you do not grow weary."

You Are Graced

You are graced for this specific moment.

You are graced to carry your seed to full term.

The doctor may have delivered a diagnosis, but you are graced to win this battle.

Rejections may have thrown you off balance, but there is a grace within you capable of carrying you safely into your next season.

We can choose alignment. We can choose to say: "God, in the moments where I am weary, let praise be my answer. Even if life tries to break my heart into pieces, life will not drain out of me—because I do this not by my own strength, but because I am graced for this moment."

As you go through your day, do not let life dictate its report to you. Instead, choose to say: "I see through the struggle, and I see that God has graced me for this moment."

Stay Revived!

Oh Give thanks to the Lord

Oh give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, and His mercies endure forever.

Whenever I think of a thanksgiving scripture, these words from the book of Chronicles stood out.

As I reflected on what to share today, I began to wonder—how many of us have paused to give thanks to the Lord today? How many of us have truly given thanks for where we are right now?

You may not be where you want to be, but you are certainly not where you used to be.

When you look at the life of King David, you will see a man who constantly faced opposition—from his father’s house to his own family. His life was marked by challenges and battles. Yet, this same David would boldly declare: “Oh give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, and His mercies endure forever.”

Beloved, understand this: being alive is a testimony.

The Bible says, “Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all.” God has kept you. That alone is reason enough to give thanks.

You may not have received everything you desire, but God is not done with you yet.

Perhaps you feel like you are in a valley—like the valley of dry bones—but even there, God is present. And today, He is calling you to give thanks.

He says, “Come into His presence with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise.”

Do not measure your life by the standards of others. Your true measure is your ability to bring God’s Kingdom here on earth and to live a life that reflects Jesus.

So today, give thanks—not just for what you have, but for who God is, and for what He is still doing in your life.

Stay Revived!

Raise your War Chant

 

Have You Discovered Your War Chant?

There are days in life when what you need is to break out in a war chant. I once had a dream where I was being chased, captured, and put into a car. Suddenly, a wind came, and I broke out in a chant in tongues. As I chanted, the wind lifted me out of that car. I woke up with that same chant, and since then, there are moments when I just break out in it again.

Beloved, you must discover your war chant. There will be days when you receive a report that does not align with what God has promised you. In those moments, dust yourself off and go to war. You don’t retreat, and you don’t break down; you break out in a chant and let God fight your battle.

2 Chronicles 20:22

“And when they began to sing and to praise, the Lord set ambushes against their enemies…”

When you break out in a chant, you call on the Lord of Hosts to fight for you.

Some time ago, the Holy Spirit began to teach me the protocols of the altar. He revealed that singing, including chanting in the Holy Ghost, is a weapon. There are days when all you need to do is dance.

When you see demonic priests dance in service to their god, understand that they are only imitating a higher reality the protocol of God’s priests, who chant and dance before Him. They are merely copying what belongs to Elohim.

You do not need to remain in a place of accepting whatever life brings when God has already promised you deliverance and victory.

Pray and praise until your war chant rises from deep within you. Let it flow from your spirit. This adversity will only reveal God's power. The threat before you is not greater than what God has placed inside you. Even the groanings rising from within you are intercession.

Romans 8:26

“The Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.”

All you need to do is rise and release your war chant.

Heaven understands the groanings of your spirit and will respond. So stand firm. Do not be intimidated or afraid.

Ephesians 6:13

“Having done all, to stand.”

Stay at the altar—your victory is certain.

Stay Revived!