When the Miracle Doesn't Come

Romans 10:17:

"So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God."

As a believer growing in my faith, this scripture has always encouraged me to dive into God's Word and read through it, hoping that faith would be developed for the victory I desire. However, I recently gained a deeper understanding through a teaching: it is not just the act of reading the Word that grows my faith, but my ability to hear what God is saying in any given situation that truly nourishes my faith and brings about results.

Consequently, I felt led to study Psalm 74. After some days, I found myself returning to the Psalms again. I wondered why I was revisiting these verses since I had already studied them. The revelation came that we must transition from merely reading to actively hearing.

Yes, you may have studied God's Word this morning or over the weekend, but did you truly hear Him? God's Word is not merely text on paper; it is His voice calling out to us, inviting His kingdom to reign not only in the world but also in our personal lives. We must first listen to His call through the scriptures.

Having navigated life's crises and conflicts, we often find ourselves with a veil over our hearts. In such moments, we may hear but struggle to understand; we see, yet our vision is distorted. Too often, we settle for less when God is saying, "My beloved, can you just hear Me?" 

He desires more for us:  

- "No, I don’t just want you to get the breakthrough; I want you to be free. Beyond the lack of fruitfulness, there is bondage, and you need to be delivered."

- "Your child doesn’t just need to pass the exams; I desire them to serve Me and be a living testimony of My goodness on Earth."

- "The business can flourish, the career can advance, and your health can improve, but first, you must hear Me."

The next phase of the breakthrough you desire calls you to a deeper level of faith, and this faith comes by hearing the Word of God. Every day, as we present our concerns to God, our faith expresses, "Lord, I believe; help my unbelief."

Beyond merely finding the right scripture, we are reminded of what the blood of Jesus has accomplished for us. The veil that once blinded our hearts has been torn away, allowing us to hear God ministering to our spirits.

To me, this is not just an Easter season; it symbolizes a new beginning. As I reflect on the victories Christ Jesus has given me, I lay claim to them through His blood.

So today, I hear the Word of God.  

I see my new reality through His Word.  

And I triumph over the strategies of the enemy because, through faith, I have birthed my testimony.

I see.  

I hear.  

I know.  

I do.

We don't just get a breakthrough when you hear God but as we present His word over to Him we are transformed from the truth in the word.

Stay Revived!

Cheers to the greatest game ever played.

Checkmate!

It is remarkable how God played a chess game with mankind. As the Sovereign Lord, He gave His Son as the final move—a checkmate—and ended the game.

Mankind thought they were ending the ministry of Jesus. If only they had known that this was God’s plan from the very beginning. As the Sovereign God, He had orchestrated it all. They were merely walking into His divine strategy. Through it, He would win mankind back to Himself.

“Death has been swallowed up in victory.
‘Where, O death, is your victory?
Where, O death, is your sting?’
The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law.
But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.”
—1 Corinthians 15:54-57 (NIV)

That checkmate marked the end of pain, the dominion of Satan, and the beginning of a new realm—one where the Holy Spirit leads us. It is the very reason we gather to celebrate Easter.

To those who believe He gave the power to be called sons Of God, I want to remind us today: the price Jesus paid is still valid. It remains the reason why we can confidently cry out, “Abba, Father.”

Friends, I encourage you to take a moment today and reflect on this checkmate. Embrace the benefits. It brought us joy, peace, and most importantly, God gave Himself for our salvation,  so we can be free from the shackles of the enemy.

The blood of Jesus has a voice.
It calls out to us continuously—seeking, interceding, and atoning on our behalf. This blood speaks mercy over you. And it is because of this mercy that we can boldly declare: we partake in the death and resurrection of Jesus.

Stay revived!

Alter versus Altar: Embracing God's Divine Agenda.

There comes a moment when a conversation shifts from dialogue to warfare. God's Word rightly states Ephesians 6:12:

"For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places." If God's Word has given us this insight about our reality, it indicates that God's people are in a battlefield. Whether we accept this reality or not, as long as we walk and breathe on this earth, there is a war being fought against us.

Using the wrong strategy is the enemy’s camouflage to prevent us from gaining the victory we so desire. The enemy doesn’t want us to recognize this, keeping us trapped in the mindset of, "I just had to speak my mind; I am always considered overambitious among my peers, and it brings issues. I have anger issues; in my family, we struggle with addictions and several other challenges the enemy has strategized against us." We own these struggles and claim them as ours.

In seeking solutions to our challenges, crises, or conflicts, we often overlook the very first step. We forget that we were spiritual beings before we became physical ones. When familiar spirits assigned against us see that we are trying to break free from our bloodline crises, they ignite sparks that create fires, hindering God's plan for our lives.

A few weeks ago, I had an encounter with a strange person while I was asleep. I had conflicts with several people in a particular community; initially, I didn't understand the situation. However, it began to manifest in the physical reality. The Holy Spirit revealed that these issues and conflicts were strategized by the enemy; the spirit of discord had be stirred up in my relationship and it was to divert my attention from God's plan, leaving me dejected and rejected. 

As the Holy Spirit breathed on this series this period, I began to understand that I have always struggled with conflicts whenever I get into new groups. He was saying that instead of simply trying to deal with it physically, we should examine the patterns and uncover what the enemy has purposed to steal from us through this strategy. The enemy isn’t just after our peace of mind and personal growth, but also our ability to maintain peaceful and mutually beneficial relationships, including destiny connections.

Instead of only trying to address the crisis of childhood trauma, health disorders, marital failures, and a myriad of other dilemmas you’ve struggled with for so long, recognize that Christ has paid for us to be free from demonic strategies and patterns. It's high time we see the conflicts beyond the physical but as a battlefield and our enemy is the devil.

May this Easter season be different from the others, as we identify patterns that do not align with Christ's lineage and bring them into obedience to Christ’s sacrifice.

Saying "yes" is a daily affair; today, come to the One who can heal you.

Stay Revived!

Not Abandoned: The Assurance of Victory

God’s anointing comes with a divine guarantee — not of a life without trials, but of safety, protection, and ultimate victory.

It’s a common misconception that being anointed means you’ll be exempt from challenges. But if we look at the life of David, we see a different story. Before his anointing, David lived in quiet simplicity, tending to his father’s sheep with no significant troubles. Yet, the moment the prophet Samuel anointed him for the throne, his life changed dramatically. The same king who had once loved him— Saul — became the one who sought to kill him.

As children of God, we are not promised a life free from battles. What we are promised is victory. And victory implies conflict. After all, why speak of triumph if there is no battle to be won?

Scripture tells us:

 “You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.”

— Psalm 23:5 (NIV)

This speaks not only to God’s provision but also His protection — even when surrounded by opposition.

There’s a confidence I want to share with you today: If you are a genuine child of God, then the battles you face already have a known ending — God wins. You need only to stand still and know that He is God. Don’t grow weary, and don’t lose heart. Even in the midst of the storm, God is present, offering peace and preparing you for the victory ahead.

 “The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.”

— Exodus 14:14 (NIV)

He is our victory song — the melody we sing because of what Jesus accomplished. On this Good Friday, we remember not just His suffering, but His triumph over the enemy's strategy and the power of the grave — for our sake.

Whom God anoints, He protects. Whom He anoints, He preserves. But we must stay in alignment, walking in obedience to His instructions in every season. Victory is guaranteed for every true child of God. The battle is not meant to destroy you, but to reveal God's power in and through you.

The seed of David birthed Jesus — yet the enemy made several attempts to kill David, just to stop the prophecy. But he failed. That’s victory.

Now it’s your turn — claim your victory.

Stay Revived!