Shalom Shalom – Uninterrupted Divine Peace

 

And may the Lord give you Shalom Shalom. A while back, I attended an online service, and this was their closing charge. I was familiar with hearing “shalom,” but the emphasis—"shalom shalom"—stood out. I thought it simply meant "peace upon peace," but when I searched deeper into the Hebrew meaning, I discovered it signifies complete, divine peace.

At every point in our lives, the enemy fashions his most potent weapon—unrest and distress—against us. I’ve noticed that whenever I dedicate time to bless the Lord and seek Him, I often face situations that challenge my peace of mind. In those moments, rather than focusing on God, my attention shifts to the very things trying to rob my peace.

That’s the enemy’s strategy: "Oh, she’s gaining strength in consecration—let’s take away her peace." It often starts subtly—a mistake, a misunderstanding, something not even your fault—yet it steals your focus and fills your day with distractions. Suddenly, instead of seeking God’s face for direction, your prayers become pleas for strength and calm.

He attacks our peace because with joy, we draw from the wells of salvation (Isaiah 12:3). And joy is tied to peace.

But today, choose to take the posture of Shalom Shalom. It’s not something we can create on our own—we’re up against the devices of the crafty—but we can draw divine peace from the Holy Spirit who dwells within us. Even when life feels chaotic and loud, we can fix our minds on God, because His Word says:

"You will keep him in perfect peace (shalom shalom), whose mind is stayed on You..."  

— Isaiah 26:3

Are you worried about meeting the needs of your home or family? God promises you divine peace. Even when the enemy throws bombs at your marriage, God is saying, "I will keep you in perfect peace—just focus on Me and My Word."

And as we face today’s pressures and anxieties, God says: "I’ve got a package you can access." It may not instantly end the sickness or the business crisis, but it provides a covering for your mental, emotional, and spiritual health—a covering of complete, divine peace.

May God’s Shalom Shalom be your compass in every aspect—body, mind, soul, and surroundings.

May these words be more than just a greeting. May they be the key that unlocks a door of blessing.

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Has God said...

Recently, I came to a moment where I reflected on the personal word that God spoke to me and how I have come to live by it. Has God ever given you a personal word? Or perhaps, while studying scripture, certain verses jumped out at you and resonated deeply? Yet, after those words come forth, you might still find yourself searching for the meaning behind them. The truth is, these moments stir within us a desire to birth a reality and possibility that can only manifest through God. After pressing into Him, we often hear just one word—or if we are lucky, a sentence, or even fragments of sentences.

As I woke from a deep sleep, I fell again into a lighter sleep, and I experienced what I can only describe as an open vision. In that moment, I heard God saying to me, "You will not lose your way." At first, I didn’t pause to reflect; I simply woke up and continued praying about something else. However, shortly after, I made a drastic decision and found myself thrown into a turbulence of emotions. Days later, during prayer, the words resonated again: "You will not lose your way"  

Deuteronomy 31:8 became my key verse:

Whatever it is we have heard and seen in God's word, just like an African praise and worship song says, "That settles it." 

As long as God has spoken, He has made every provision available. So, when you face the wall, you will either see it crumble, or you will cross over it with the help of The Great One.

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Lift Up Your Hands — Heaven Responds

A close relative recently shared a dream with me. It may have seemed like just a dream, but it carried a clear revelation of the enemy’s strategy—and God’s instruction for the season.

She said, “We will pray about it.”
So we left for church.

During praise and worship, the minister raised a song that went:
“Put your hands in the air, I see favor in the air.”

As I lifted my hands in worship, I heard the Holy Spirit whisper:
“Fight, and you will win.”

Immediately, my mind went to the story of Moses in Scripture, during the battle with the Amalekites.
Whenever Moses' hand was raised, Israel prevailed. When his hands dropped, the enemy prevailed. And so it became clear—our hands are not ordinary.
They are the outstretched arms of the hand of God.
When the Lord lifts His hand, it’s not to dance—it’s to take action and to exercise power.

Exodus 15:3
“The Lord is a man of war; the Lord is His name.”

Exodus 15:6
“Your right hand, O Lord, has become glorious in power;
Your right hand, O Lord, has dashed the enemy in pieces.”

God is still in the business of fighting for His people.
When we lift our hands in prayer or worship, we are not simply making a gesture—we are inviting the Lord to step in and take over the battle.

In this second half of the year, I bring you a gentle but urgent reminder:
Stir the heavens with prayer. Let God raise His hand on your behalf.

Remember the Battle with Amalek

The Bible records in Exodus 17:10–13:

So Joshua did as Moses said to him, and fought with Amalek.
And Moses, Aaron, and Hur went up to the top of the hill.
And so it was, when Moses held up his hand, that Israel prevailed; and when he let down his hand, Amalek prevailed.
But Moses’ hands became heavy; so they took a stone and put it under him, and he sat on it.
And Aaron and Hur supported his hands, one on one side, and the other on the other side; and his hands were steady until the going down of the sun.
So Joshua defeated Amalek and his people with the edge of the sword.

Moses raised his hands—and victory came.
But now, we have the Lord Himself living in us.
When we lift our hands, we are not just lifting flesh—we are engaging the Mighty Man of War.

The Bible says we are surrounded by an innumerable company of angels (Hebrews 12:22).
So when we war in prayer and lift up holy hands, heaven and angels awaits the instruction we want to give.
When our hands are lifted in obedience, the Lord takes over the fight.

In this season, may your spirit remain sensitive.
When the Lord prompts you to lift up your hand, know this:
It is not just your hand that is raised—it is God’s hand of divine intervention.

And just like in the days of Moses,
as long as the hand of the Lord is lifted in your camp—you will not be defeated. 

Stay revived!

Responding to the Dreams That Stir Your Spirit

A few nights ago, I woke in the middle of the night from a dream. I couldn’t fully recall the details at first, but I knew—deep down—it wasn’t a good dream. As I lay there, I began to pray in the Spirit, speaking in tongues, trying to press into the realm of the Spirit for clarity. I kept praying, and after a few minutes, the dream came back to me. I remembered—and I persisted in prayer until I felt a release in my spirit. Then, the Holy Ghost impressed a scripture on my heart.

So, what do we do with dreams that don’t sit right with us? Do we shrug them off and say, “Maybe I just ate too much,” or “It’s just one of those things”? As children of God, we must understand that dreams are one of the ways God speaks to us.

“For God may speak in one way, or in another, yet man does not perceive it. In a dream, in a vision of the night, when deep sleep falls upon men, while slumbering on their beds…”
— Job 33:14–15

He reveals what is, what has been, and what is to come through dreams. But when we consistently neglect or downplay these spiritual impressions, it’s not that God stops speaking—He continues. However, something powerful happens when we begin to take them seriously: they begin to take root in our hearts, and their reality becomes more vivid in our lives.

“It is the glory of God to conceal a matter; to search out a matter is the glory of kings.”
— Proverbs 25:2

Our response to spiritual promptings, whether through dreams, visions, or divine nudges, can either pacify, intensify, or stagnate the challenges we face. We carry the Spirit of the Lord within us, and He is always seeking ways to communicate with us. When He speaks through dreams, He desires our response. Don’t dismiss it.

The economy of Jesus invites us into divine partnership if we let Him lead; He navigates our lives according to His perfect will. We see a vivid example in the life of Joseph. The Bible does not record many direct encounters Joseph had with God, but it does emphasize his dreams. These were pictures he held on to, and through them, he was convinced that the Lord was with him, even in the pit and prison.

Friends, even if you’ve never heard God speak audibly, He may have already given you pictures, visions, impressions, and dreams that serve as proof of His presence with you. We are entering a season of divine shift—governments will change, systems will realign, and wealth will be redistributed. God is preparing His people to build structures that will matter in this coming era.

The question is: will you sit with what He has shown you? Will you search it out? Will you prepare for relevance in the season of the shift?

Stay Revived!