Do you Believe in Miracles?

COURAGE FOR MIRACLES

We've dwelt on Joseph for the past two days. Joseph indeed thrived in toxicity and was able to actualize the word God gave him. I strongly believe it was God's miracle to Joseph. God did a miracle through Joseph, and yes, we've been celebrating his testimony.

God's word rightly says that men's testimony is the spirit of Prophecy (Revelation 19:10). So, beyond learning how Joseph rose above the plans of the enemy, we are celebrating God's miracle in his life. 

Not because we do not see our weakness, but because we draw strength from his miracles and therefore remind God that He did good thousands of years back, He is faithful enough to do a miracle in our life.

The Lord wants to do a miracle through this teaching, and for the very first time, before I dived into this story, He kept on saying "Miracle Tuesday." 

I had let the word linger in my heart until the weekend, but I am speaking it because I know that just like Joseph, we desire strength to birth our "dream." We want to rise from the toxicity and prison into God's divine plan for our lives. Can we just say amen this Friday?

We rise together in faith and say amen to every personal word of promise and biblical revelation God has given to us. We claim these words as our own. Today, the Spirit of God has confirmed this word, and He has broken the bonds.

As I pressed in my spirit while praying to God concerning the fear that had crippled me, there was a moment He said to me, "Get angry." And so,
I got angry and raised my voice in prayer. The Lord wants us to get angry today in our spirit and speak against what shouldn't be.

After my quiet time last weekend, during the morning hours, unexpectedly, a friend reached out and asked, "Can you send in your details? I want to give you a token." The same thing occurred the following day, and all I could say was, "God specializes in miracles."

Have you been believing God for a miracle? 

It was a miracle that a Hebrew boy found favor in the sight of everyone who saw him. The Bible consistently says, "And the Lord was with Joseph" (Genesis 39:2-3, 21-23). God is with us today, and this day will birth the miracle our heart desires.

Stay strong! 

Stay Revived!

Why Should I Be Courageous?

Why Should I Be Courageous? Satan, Be Gone! 

As a fan of Korean traditional movies, I've noticed a recurring theme in many war films. Whenever a messenger from the heroic side is attacked by the villains, the instruction is often "kill the messenger." Most times, they leave the message untouched or burn it if it's written. This is an old trick of the devil.

What is that message God once told you? Are you still holding on to it, or have you allowed the thorns of life to squash it?

Genesis 37:19-20 says, "Here comes that dreamer! Come now, let's kill him and throw him into one of these cisterns and say that a ferocious animal devoured him. Then we'll see what comes of his dreams." Joseph's brothers were angry about his dreams, and their plot was aimed at destroying those dreams. 

The enemy wasn't after Joseph; the main target was the message. It was the liberation mandate God had given to Joseph that the enemy felt they could stop.

The good news today is that the enemy can only work with the present, but God has a plan that goes beyond our current circumstances. As it says in 1 Corinthians 2:9, "No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind can comprehend what God has in store for those who love him."

The enemy knows that God has a great plan for His children, but the enemy can only strategize; they haven't figured out the way. The enemy wants you to wallow in depression so you can take your eyes off the "dream." That grief and pain that won't heal might be a resistance to the joy the Lord has for you. That fear eating you up daily is a hindrance to venturing into the realms of glory God is calling you into.

The enemy wants you to dwell in your present lack so you don't see God as your provider. The sickness that has defied the odds is a threat to the dream. But today, just like Joseph, we choose to partner with God.

I've recently felt this crippling fear that leaves a pain in my heart, but I'm taking it to God. *Satan, we say no more! 

We partner with God today. Yes, God wants this partnership because He knows that the life we so desire can be fulfilled if only we partner with Him.

You are the message God has sent to the earth, and how beautiful would it be when the world sees us transcending and basking in the glory of our messenger? 

And just like Joseph in Genesis 40:14-15, we come to a consciousness that we don't belong to that prison. The Lord has given us His word, and this is not His word. 

Today, we say Satan, no more!

Stay strong! 

Stay Revived!

How do you cope with toxicity?

Revived and Restored: I Came Out Strong. 

Have you ever felt like you're going through a tough time and you're not sure how to come out on top? 

We all face challenges, and it's easy to feel overwhelmed. But here's the thing: we're not alone in this feeling or in our struggles.

I recently had a conversation with a family member who was struggling with a toxic work environment. She felt hurt and frustrated and wasn't sure if God had a bigger plan for her. I could relate to how she was feeling. Dealing with overwhelming situations can suck out not just our strength but also joy from us. 

But as I was reflecting on our conversation, the Holy Spirit reminded me of Joseph's story. Joseph's story is a powerful reminder that God is always working everything out for our good, even when things seem tough.

Despite growing up in a toxic home environment, Joseph remained faithful and trusting in God. His brothers' hatred and jealousy didn't define him; instead, he focused on his dreams and God's plan for his life.

Genesis 37:4 says, "When his brothers saw that their father loved him more than them, they grew to hate him. They wouldn't even speak to him." 

Joseph's life was marked by challenges, but he never lost faith. He knew that God was working everything out for his good.

As I searched for moments where Joseph complained or cursed those who wronged him, I realized that his conviction and trust in God were stronger than his circumstances. 

Joseph knew something that we hadn't known. He saw the dreams God showed him as more real than his situation. Joseph's source of strength was God, and he focused on the big picture.

What if Potiphar's wife was part of God's plan to give Joseph the needed experience? 

What if Joseph's imprisonment was God's way of saying, "It's time for a new season"? 

The enemy may have thought he was ruining Joseph's life, but God was working everything out for his good and was using their conniving plot and plan to push Joseph to become. Joseph came out strong. 

God wants us to come out strong, even during challenges. He wants us to trust in His plan and focus on the big picture. As we navigate life's difficulties, let's remember that God is always with us, working everything out for our good.

May we encounter the same light and joy that gave Joseph strength during his darkest moments.

Stay strong! 

Stay Revived!

By Guest Writer.

Carried on God's wings

There are times when people tell me, "You are lucky," and I always respond, "I am not lucky; I am covered"

There are seasons in life when we question our calling and our assignment, and we sometimes feel that God isn't helping us when and where we want. During these moments, we may face situations that seem discouraging, but these may actually be God's way of shielding us from the enemy. The enemy’s plan is never to protect us or keep us from harm. His ultimate goal is to destroy us. Imagine, for a moment, if the Lord were to turn His eyes away for just a second—what would become of us? But God covers us.

Yes, you may have lost your legs in an accident, but God is the reason you did not lose your life in that accident. He knows that you will still walk again. You will heal. You are covered.

A few years ago, I tried to enter higher education. I attempted to get in three times, but each time I was unsuccessful. It seemed discouraging, but deep down, I knew it wasn't my time yet because God had told me in a dream to wait. He told me, "It's not yet time." So, I accepted and again I wasn't admitted. But then, on the fourth attempt, God revealed to me the school I was meant to attend—one that was one I had never applied to before. When the application forms came out, I applied for the one He wanted. Even though the results were released, and it seemed like I wasn't going to make it, there was this strong conviction I heard that it was time. Again, the Lord told me, "You will get in." And, just as He promised, I got in.

After I was accepted, God revealed to me why He had not allowed me to go to school earlier. He showed me a vision of what would have happened if I had gone to school before—What the enemy planned. God shielded me from what the enemy had planned. He covers his own.

Psalm 91:1-16

...For he will deliver you from the snare of the fowler and from the deadly pestilence. He will cover you with his pinions, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness is a shield and buckler. You will not fear the terror of the night, nor the arrow that flies by day....

God's plans for you are never to harm you or delay you. His purpose for your life is supernatural. God is working to bring you into His perfect will for you. He wants to do things for you that only He can accomplish. Even when we go through difficult times, God is shielding us. Yes, you may have lost your business, but you can rebuild. God is the reason you did not lose everything. Yes, you may have lost a lot, but God is the reason you did not lose your life. He has covered you.

We are covered because we do not have the ability to accomplish anything on our own. It is only through God's grace and empowerment that we can achieve anything. We are covered for greater work.