Dec 7, 2020 |
“When the Philistines heard that David had been anointed king over Israel, they went up in full force to search for him, but David heard about it and went down to the stronghold. Now the Philistines had come and spread out in the Valley of Rephaim;”
2 Samuel 5:17-19 (NIV)
The enemy ascertained that David had now been confirmed into his destiny.
They went up in full force to search for him with full intent to stop it.
They were not invited to the anointing ceremony.
However, they heard of it.
The enemy knows what is ahead of you.
It will look for avenues to try and stop you.
Ordinarily, you would expect that they would remember that this same David killed their champion.
However, when David moved up in his purposeful life, they gathered again.
Don’t be perturbed when the enemy tries to stop you.
It saw the glory God had purposed for man and made a move.
The first Adam did not run into his stronghold, and he fell.
The second knew, and when the enemy came tempting Him.
He was at His stronghold.
He knew how to say it is written. (Matthew 4:4)
Do you have a fortress, stronghold, a place of refuge to turn to?
Jesus Christ is the impenetrable place to come to at all times.
“…When the enemy comes in like a flood, The Spirit of the Lord will lift up a standard against him.” Isaiah 59:19 (NKJV)
In Jesus Christ You are unstoppable.
David had a relationship with God, and he could receive the strategy for victory.
Do you?
Dec 2, 2020 |
“This explains why a man leaves his father and mother and is joined to his wife in such a way that the two become one person. Now, although the man and his wife were both naked, neither of them was embarrassed or ashamed.
Genesis 2:24-25 (TLB)
In instituting marriage, God encourages the man to leave his dependence on the parents to establish an entirely new relationship depending on the Almighty God directly.
Thank God for a Godly upbringing and excellent parenting.
However, at the point, a man and a woman decide to get married, they are to get their fresh mandate of what God has purposed their coming together to do.
“Then God said, “Let Us (Father, Son, Holy Spirit) make man in Our image, according to Our likeness [not physical, but a spiritual personality and moral likeness]; and let them have complete authority… on the earth.” So God created man in His own image, in the image and likeness of God He created him; male and female He created them.”
Genesis 1:26-27(AMP)
God’s Original design for man has been male and female from inception.
He gave that man authority over his dominion area.
That is why every couple must go back to God at the inception of their marriage to know their own given dominion platforms.
The very concept of unity in the Godhead that created man is infused into that new home from the very beginning.
God said, let us…
The God Head has 3 distinct personalities; however, as One, they make the man.
This same principle/concept applies to the husband and wife.
The two of them become like one person.
They shall become one flesh.
The two become one person.
The unity and harmony that should exist between husband and wife are derivative from God.
Likewise, in marriage, the husband and wife have their personalities but are united in goal and purpose as God daily demonstrates.
Never too late to go back to God and submit your marriage for His purpose.
Let the Love and harmony in God make you one.
Olutoyin and I, for the past 30 years, have enjoyed continuous guide and direction from Him.
As we celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary, it gets sweeter and better every day.
For 34 years, I have found in my lovely wife Olutoyin a true, faithful, reliable, and dependable friend.
We sang together again, that wonderful and meaningful hymn.
“THROUGH the Love of God our Saviour,
All will be well;
Free and changeless is His favor,
All, all is well.
Precious is the blood that healed us,
Perfect is the grace that sealed us,
Strong the hand stretched forth to shield us,
All must be well.”
(By Mary Bowley (Mrs. Peters) (1813-1856)
Today let your marriage be refreshed in the Love of God our Savior.
Nov 30, 2020 |
“They were in the midst of a discussion about all the events of the last few days when Jesus walked up and accompanied them in their journey. They were unaware that it was Jesus walking alongside them, for God prevented them from recognizing him.” Luke 24:14-16(TPT)
Can Jesus join the discussion that is going on between you and your friends?
Is the content of your group chat inviting to the Lord to participate.
Some time ago, you saw the poster, “Jesus is the silent listener in this home.”
That was meant to remind the discussants in that house that Jesus is listening.
Much more beyond listening to Jesus:
HE wants to participate and guide.
God is available to give understanding and purpose to your discussions.
“Then those who feared the LORD [with awe-filled reverence] spoke to one another, and the LORD paid attention and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before Him of those who fear the LORD [with an attitude of reverence and respect] and who esteem His name.”
Malachi 3:16(AMP)
“Then those who feared the LORD talked with each other, and the LORD listened and heard. A scroll of remembrance was written in his presence concerning those who feared the LORD and honored his name.” Malachi 3:16(NIV)
Carry out your discussions in fear of the Lord.
God will honor it and make it rewarding.
David also knew this.
“Whoso offereth praise glorifieth me: and to him that ordereth his conversation aright will I shew the salvation of God.” Psalm 50:23 (KJV)
Whether privately or openly, allow God to be in your discussion.
Nov 27, 2020 |
“I know you are about to arise and show your tender love to Zion.
Now is the time, Lord, for your compassion and mercy to be poured out—
the appointed time has come for your prophetic promises to be fulfilled!
Psalm 102:13 (TPT)
During the time of Henry IV, King of France, a peasant once rode from his native village to Paris.
He had almost reached the gates of the city when he met a gentleman on horseback.
It was the King. His escort had remained behind at some distance. “Where do you come from, my friend, have you some business in the city?” asked the King.
“Yes,” answered the peasant, “and I have also come to see our dear king; I have never seen him before.”
The King smiled and said, “You should have no difficulty in seeing him today.”
“Yes, if only I knew how to distinguish him among so many courtiers,”
the peasant wondered.
“It is quite easy,” said the King.
“If you see a gentleman riding through the street of the city and everybody standing reverencing him, you may be sure that the gentleman is the King.”
The peasant was now riding through the streets beside the monarch. When he noticed the people looking at them from every window and the passersby reverently lifting their hats,
He looked at the King in amazement.
At length, he said: “Sir, either you are the King, or I am.”
The problem with many of us today is not different from that of this peasant.
We pray and believe God for the manifestation of certain things in our lives but are hesitant or blind.
However, God, who is faithful, is already bringing that we desire to pass.
Be encouraged now, and let your heart be fixed on the Promise of God to fulfill your expectations.
. Why wait, like the peasant, to be shocked into the fulfillment of God’s promise, when all He asked of you is to believe?
To believe is to be expectant.
God is already at work inside of you.
“It is through him that we live and function and have our identity; just as your own poets have said, ‘Our lineage comes from him” Acts 17:28(TPT)
Ask, and it shall be given unto you, for the time to favor You has come.
Nov 25, 2020 |
“Now, this is the blessing with which Moses the man of God blessed the children of Israel before his death. And he said:… “Let Reuben live, and not die, Nor let his men be few.” Deuteronomy 33:1-6 (NKJV)
By the Grace and Mercy of the Living God, You will live and not die.
Whatsoever the handwriting of the enemy over your life is canceled in Jesus’s Name.
Reuben had earlier been cursed by the Patriarch Israel. (Genesis 49:4)
However, through the Blessings and Proclamation of Mosses, it was reversed.
Esau carelessly lost his birthright and blessings, but there was a way out.
“You will live by the power of your sword and be your brother’s slave.
But when you decide to be free, you will break loose.” Genesis 27:40
By the time Jacob returned back after fleeing from Laban, Esau was blessed that he did really not need any gift from his brother.
He had broken the yoke of his neck.
“But Esau said, “I already have plenty, my brother. Keep what you have for yourself.” Genesis 33:9 (NIV)
Today much more under Grace, God is setting you free from your limitations.
“It shall come to pass in that day That his burden will be taken away from your shoulder, And his yoke from your neck And the yoke will be destroyed because of the anointing oil.” Isaiah 10:27 (NKJV)
Jesus Christ is the anointed one to break every yoke. (Acts 10:38)
“But I will heal this city and restore it to health. I will heal its people, and I will give them peace and security.
Jeremiah 33:6(GW)
Live and walk in the prosperity and abundance God has purposed for you.
Don’t allow your past and circumstances to hold you captive.
You have been set free to life and abundance in Christ Jesus.
Nov 23, 2020 |
“Mary, Jesus’ mother, was standing next to his Cross, along with Mary’s sister, Mary, the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. So when Jesus looked down and saw the disciple he loved standing with her, he said, “Mother, look—John will be a son to you.” Then he said, “John, look—she will be a mother to you!” From that day on, John accepted Mary into his home as one of his own family.” John 19:25-27 (TPT)
Mary, Mary, and Mary.
Yes, The Cross of Jesus Christ is a leveler.
Mary, the divinely chosen of God who had favor with God to be the earthen vessel used.
Despite being the mother, she too looked at the Cross.
People with outstanding testimonies are looking at the Cross.
Mary, the Sister of Mary, the mother of our Lord, was also there.
This second Mary was the wife of Cleopas. One of the two disciples who walked with Jesus on the road to Emmaus. (Luke 24:13-18)
Family members are also looking at the Cross.
Mary Magdalene was also there.
Jesus cleansed her of seven demons, and she supported His ministry.
She was the first person to see Him after the Resurrection.
Jesus said He came to seek the lost.
Many have been lost.
Grace and Mercy found them out.
The Cross always brings together diverse people who are united in their looking unto Him.
Who is standing next to you in your walking and focus on the Lord?
Are you reacting to the person next to you or gazing steadfastly at the Cross?
When you are fixated on God’s purpose and assignment for your life, you agape others around you
Color, education, and wealth don’t and should not define how you relate to your brethren.
What determines the clothes that you put onto the house of God?.
These days of Zooming?.
What are you showcasing to other viewers?
What’s your real motive in your choice of what others see on you?
As you drive into the church car park, are you looking at which car is better than yours or the ones that yours outclassed?
Thank God Uber has helped redefine car status.
Do you have problems as to where the usher wants to sit you in the church?
You only want to sit with a class of people.
“looking unto Jesus, the author and [b]finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.”
Hebrews 12:2(NKJV)
The Crucifixion portrayed the Cross of Christ.
How are you looking at the Cross?
