It’s Not Mine to Give.

Sep 16, 2019 | 0 comments

It’s Not Mine to Give.
 “And he saith unto them, Ye shall drink indeed of My cup, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with: but to sit on my right hand, and on my left, is not mine to give, but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared of my Father.”  (Matthew 20:23) KJV
Jesus told the mother of Zebedee’s sons that who sits on His right or left was not for Him to give but for the Father.
Do we take time to reflect and understand this when we appoint people to serve in the church?
Are we conscious of this truth that positions in the body of Christ are the exclusive prerogative of the OWNER of that body?
In appointing people to positions of responsibilities in the work of God at any level, we should take time to ask the actual owner of the work. Which as our Lord Jesus Christ said in the above scriptures, that it belongs to God.
We should be reminded by this verse that God is the owner of His work. Therefore, we should always find out from Him whom He would want to appoint to serve in any capacity in His work be it a church or ministry.
It should also serve as an awakening thought to all of us that because it is His work we will, therefore, give an account to Him of what we have done here on earth,
 He still determines the reward that we will get in heaven.
With what motives are you, therefore, giving out His work for others to do? 
How do you invite speakers for the program He asked you to do for His Glory? 

Prayerfully find out from God whom He has purposed from heaven to carry out that assignment.

Sep 13, 2019 | 0 comments

A season of intense intercession

“When Herod realized how much this pleased the Jewish leaders, he had Peter arrested and thrown into prison during the Feast of Passover. Sixteen soldiers were assigned to guard him until Herod could bring him to public trial, immediately after the Passover celebrations were over. The church went into a season of intense intercession, asking God to free him.  ….all at once an angel of the Lord appeared, filling his prison cell with a brilliant light. The angel struck Peter on the side to awaken him and said, “Hurry up! Let’s go!” Instantly the chains fell off his wrists. The angel told him, “Get dressed. Put on your sandals, bring your cloak, and follow me.” Acts 12:4-8  (TPT)
Intercessory prayer still works.
I know you say you do pray.
How often do you intercede?
Great, Prayer of Faith and positive declarations are great too.
Intercession is the prayer that pleads with God for your needs and the needs of others.
Not “me only”prayers.
It is based on taking hold of God’s will and refusing to let go until His will comes to pass.
“Intercession is warfare — the key to God’s battle plan for our lives.”
The church then prayed for Peter, who was imprisoned by Herod.
Who are you interceding for?
Relationship with Christ is not just asking for yourself and members of your family.
Ask the Holy Spirit who you and your ministry should be interceding for periodically.
“Most of all, I’m writing to encourage you to pray with gratitude to God. Pray for all men with all forms of prayers and requests as you intercede with intense passion.”1 Timothy 2:1 (TPT)
Intercede with intense passion as the Holy Spirit leads you

And Joseph’s master took him and put him in the prison

Sep 11, 2019 | 0 comments

And Joseph’s master took him and put him in the prison

“And Joseph’s master took him and put him in the prison, a place where the state prisoners were confined; so he was there in the prison.  But the Lord was with Joseph, and showed him mercy and loving-kindness and gave him favor in the sight of the warden of the prison.  And the warden of the prison committed to Joseph’s care all the prisoners who were in the prison; and whatsoever was done there, he was in charge of it. The prison warden paid no attention to anything that was in [Joseph’s] charge, for the Lord was with him and made whatever he did to prosper.” Genesis 39:20-23 (AMPC)
What are the circumstances of life that seem to have imprisoned you?
Remember again the story of Joseph that in spite of his innocence he ended up in prison
However, because Joseph’s prison sojourn was part and parcel of his destiny, the Lord was with him and made him prosper.
Joseph never gave up on his dream and destiny.
One day he became the Prime Minister of Egypt.
It was that same wrong imprisonment that was his pathway to the palace.
Keep being obedient to Him.
Keep praising Him.
The Injustice you are experiencing is your pathway to the palace.
Remember the story of the imprisonment of Joseph again.
His life did not end up there.
You will come out of the situation life has put you in Jesus Name.

He seized him by the throat

Sep 9, 2019 | 0 comments

He seized him by the throat
“No sooner had the servant left when he met one of his fellow servants, who owed him twenty thousand dollars He seized him by the throat and began to choke him, saying, ‘You’d better pay me right now everything you owe me!’ His fellow servant threw himself facedown at his feet and begged, ‘Please be patient with me. If you’ll just give me time, I will repay you all that is owed.’ But the one who had his debt forgiven stubbornly refused to forgive what was owed him. He had his fellow servant thrown into prison and demanded he remain there until he repaid the debt in full.” 

Matthew 18:28-30(TPT)
Retake a look at “The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant” Matthew 18:23-35.
Please read it over one more time and examine your life.
Is there someone you have seized by the throat?
Are you holding somebody in your mind, in your thoughts and not forgiving?
You may not be holding the person physically in your hand, as illustrated in that parable.
However, the mere mention of that person’s name makes your heart beat faster?
The thoughts of what the person has done to you make you boil all over again?
How many times have you narrated the offense that person did to you to different people over the years?
Worse still, you have not even talked to the offender what the offense is?
Have you locked up the person in the prison of your mind?
Receive Grace today to release that person from the prison of your thoughts.
The more you hold that person with contempt in your heart, the more you have put yourself back into the prison of limitations.
God has said this Year 2019 is a year of NO LIMITATIONS
Stop talking and narrating the incident over and over again.
As God has forgiven you so also forgive.
The consequence of UnForgiveness is in the following verses:
“The king summoned the man and said, ‘You evil servant! I forgave your entire debt when you begged me for mercy. Shouldn’t you be compelled to be merciful to your fellow servant who asked for mercy?’ The king was furious and put the screws to the man until he paid back his entire debt. And that’s exactly what my Father in heaven is going to do to each one of you who doesn’t forgive unconditionally anyone who asks for mercy.” Matthew 18:23-35 (MSG)
Jesus forgave you all unconditionally.
“Whenever you stand praying, if you have anything against anyone, forgive him [drop the issue, let it go], so that your Father who is in heaven will also forgive you your transgressions and wrongdoings [against Him and others].” Mark 11:25 (AMP)
Forgive unconditionally and stop holding the person by the throat. 

“All your sins are forgiven.”

Sep 6, 2019 | 0 comments

“All your sins are forgiven.”
“Then Jesus said to the woman at his feet, “All your sins are forgiven.” All the dinner guests said among themselves, “Who is the one who can even forgive sins?” Then Jesus said to the woman, “Your faith in me has given you life. Now you may leave and walk in the ways of Peace.” Luke 7:48-50 (TPT)
What burden of your past is the enemy trying to weigh you down with?
Indeed if you have accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as your Savior, confessed and repented of your sins to Him.
 HE is saying to you, “Thy sins are forgiven….Go in Peace.”
Thoughts, images, and even friends of the past will try and tell you are not free, please ignore them and walk in the Peace God has given you.
However, if you think you are being “smart” and has not acknowledged Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior repenting of your sins, there is no peace for you.
“There is no peace, saith, my God, to the wicked.” Isaiah 57:21
True Peace is in the life surrendered and daily obedience to the Lord Jesus Christ.    
“Kiss the Son [pay homage to Him in purity], lest He be angry and you perish in the way, for soon shall His wrath be kindled. O blessed (happy, fortunate, and to be envied) are all those who seek refuge and put their trust in Him!”
Psalm 2:12(AMPC)

Created Unto Good Works.

Sep 4, 2019 | 0 comments

Created Unto Good Works.
 “For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them” (Ephesians 2:10) KJV
You are the workmanship of God.
You are His product, craft, and work of art.
This a fundamental truth and you need never to forget it.
You are not a photocopy or a duplicate.
Even though there are more than seven billion people on the earth, there is no one like you, with your DNA, with your fingerprints.
You are a unique masterpiece.
You are wonderfully and fearfully made.
You are the meticulous brainwork of the mastermind.
You are destined for good and significant works that have been made in advance purposefully for you.
 God has designed a right and great path for you.
You are to walk on this path that is already created for you so you can achieve your God-given destiny.
Today make the right choices that line up with your destiny.
 Depend on the Holy Spirit inside of you to daily guide you to fulfillment.
You are a rare original product created by God for the good works.
 Let that good work continuously come from your life as you do only the things HE has asked you to do.
Jesus said I do only the things I hear from my Father.
Be like Him today, hear Him, and do good works.