Oct 2, 2019 |
They did not prevail
“But they did not prevail, nor was a place found for them in Heaven any longer. “ (NKJV)
“But they were defeated, and there was no room found for them in heaven any longer.”(AMPC)
“But were no match for Michael. They were cleared out of Heaven, not a sign of them left. “(MSG)
“But the dragon did not have the power to win and they could not regain their place in heaven.” (TPT)
Revelation 12:8
Whichever way you look at it.
Whatever translation you are comfortable with.
The enemy fighting against you can’t prevail; it’s already defeated, did not and can’t have the power to win and have Victory over you.
Satan has been a loser from the very first time he attempted to take over Heaven.
Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ utterly defeated him on the Cross at Calvary.
So don’t panic.
It’s not over.
Once you have given your life to Jesus Christ and you daily obey HIM, you are on the winning side.
Never agree with the devil to make you say with your mouth that you have failed.
It cannot prevail over you.
Stand firm on the promise of God.
Raise your head high and faithfully listen to the Holy Spirit as HE leads you into Victory.
Sep 30, 2019 |
” Now I am going to make Amalek pay!”
“When the Israelites were on their way out of Egypt, the nation of Amalek attacked them. I am the Lord All-Powerful, and now I am going to make Amalek pay!” 1 Samuel 15:2 CEV
God says vengeance is mine.
When God tells you to leave the matter in His hands, it gets addressed.
The Amalekites refused the children the passage of way as they were going to the promised land. (Exodus 17:8-16)
At the fullness of time God moved
” Vengeance is Mine and recompense; Their foot shall slip in due time; For the day of their calamity is at hand And the things to come hasten upon them.'” Deuteronomy 32:35 (NKJV)
Has someone offended you lately?
Don’t react in the flesh.
” Repay no one evil for evil. Have regard for good things in the sight of all men. If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men. Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,” says the Lord.” Romans 12:17-19 (NKJV)
The sons of Jacob avenged the rape of Dinah.
They did more injustice to their entire community by being deceitful. (Genesis 34:25)
However, when God who sees the complete picture does it, it’s a fair game for all.
” After four generations, your descendants will return here to this land, for the sins of the Amorites do not yet warrant their destruction.” Genesis 15:16
God has not forgotten the injustices you have been subjected.
It’s sometimes quite difficult to forgive and release the offender to God.
You have to.
“Your ancestors have also been taught, ‘Take an eye in exchange for an eye and a tooth in exchange for a tooth.’ “However, I say to you, don’t repay an evil act with another evil act. But whoever insults you by slapping you on the right cheek, turn the other to him as well.” Matthew 5:38-39 TPT
Taking revenge makes you feel good, but it is not the way of God.
Let Him fight for you.
HE will ultimately vindicate you.
Sep 27, 2019 |
Who is God to You?
“Let them praise the name of the Lord: for his name alone is excellent; his glory is above the earth and heaven” (Psalm 148:13) KJV
In the Bible, a name was not only identification but an identity.
A special meaning was always attached to a name.
Names had an explanatory purpose e.g., Jabez (see 1 Chronicles 4; 9, 10) “Because I bore him out of sorrows.” Nabal is another example whose names means fool. (see 1 Samuel 25:25)
In different cultures, we give names based on meaning.
Does your name have a meaning or a history to you?
Our text today says Praise the name of the Lord for HIS name is excellent.
Throughout the scriptures, God reveals Himself to us through His names.
When we study these names, the central personality, and nature of the one who bears them become more apparent to us.
Who is God to you?
Is He your most high God, all-sufficient one? Master, Lord of peace, the Lord who will provide?
Is He your Father?
We must be careful not to make God an “it” or “thing” to which we pray. HE is our Jehovah raah, the Lord, our shepherd.
God knows us by name, and we should know Him by His too.
Friends do call each other unique names that are known only to those circles of friends, and once they hear that name, they respond.
In sports, as the cheerleader calls out the names, and sing praises of the players they play better.
Husbands and wives call themselves unusual names based on their relationship to each other, which affects their relationship with each other.
“Hallow be your name.” To hallow is to make holy or set apart as being worthy of absolute devotion. To hallow, the name of God is to regard Him in that special revelation to you.
What intimate name do you call God?
Do you have that continuous personal relationship with Him?
Who is God to you?
Sep 23, 2019 |
“But what have I done to deserve this?”
Obadiah said, “But what have I done to deserve this? Ahab will kill me. As surely as your God lives, there isn’t a country or kingdom where my master hasn’t sent out search parties looking for you. And if they said, ‘We can’t find him; we’ve looked high and low,’ he would make that country or kingdom swear that you were not to be found. And now you’re telling me, ‘Go and tell your master Elijah’s found!’ The minute I leave you, the Spirit of God will whisk you away to who knows where. Then when I report to Ahab, you’ll have disappeared, and Ahab will kill me. And I’ve served God devoutly since I was a boy! Hasn’t anyone told you what I did when Jezebel was out to kill the prophets of God, how I risked my life by hiding a hundred of them, fifty to a cave, and made sure they got food and water? And now you’re telling me to draw attention to myself by announcing to my master, ‘Elijah’s been found.’ Why he’ll kill me for sure.” 1 Kings 18:9-14 (MSG)
Are you lately like Obadiah was, and you are saying to yourself what did I do to deserve this?
You have served God to the best of your ability, but the results you get are not matching your expectations?
Does it appear that rather than God showing up HE is requesting you to do more “risky and foolish things” that will further make more mockery of your faith?
You are not alone in what you are going through.
Keep Holding on.
That encounter with Elijah resulted in the manifestation of the victory God had purposed, yet it required one more faithful obedience to God by Obadiah to facilitate this.
“So let’s not allow ourselves to get fatigued doing good. At the right time, we will harvest a good crop if we don’t give up or quit. Right now, therefore, every time we get the chance, let us work for the benefit of all, starting with the people closest to us in the community of faith.” Galatians 6:9
Don’t give up now. Consolidate your victory. Step out one more time in faith with God, and like Elijah told Obadiah, “As the Lord of hosts lives, before whom I stand, I will surely show myself to Ahab today.” 1 Kings 18:15
The Victory and the Reward is around the corner don’t give up.
Sep 20, 2019 |
Grace to guard my lips
“God, give me grace to guard my lips from speaking what is wrong.”
Psalm 141:3 (TPT)
Watch what you say!!!
In your mouth is the power of life and death.
“Your words are so powerful that they will kill or give life, and the talkative person will reap the consequences.”
Proverbs 18:21 (TPT)
God that created you spoke creative words into existence, and they became realities.
HE still speaks.
Remember the Shunammite woman
(2Kings 4:8-37)
She kept her confession of Faith saying it is well and all became well.
Your carnal body will like to say the facts as it is mainly to feel justified.
It’s not about your feelings.
It is about your obedience to the Word of God
In the Kingdom of God that you belong to the words that you speak matters.
“You need to hear my story, you say.”
When you want to narrate your story, please do so from God’s perspective.
What if I don’t understand what HE is doing?
Be still.
“Surrender your anxiety! Be silent and stop your striving, and you will see that I am God. I am the God above all the nations, and I will be exalted throughout the whole earth.” Psalm 46:10(TPT)
Don’t just react to the situation. Speak like God, your Father.
