The New Anointing - Saturday 16 January, 2016
Memorise: And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful. – Revelation 21:5
Read: Acts 1:7-8 (KJV)
7 And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power.
8 But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.
Bible in One Year: Deuteronomy 14:1-16:17; Job 5:1-16
MESSAGE:
Jeremiah 31:31 says,
“Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel, and with the house of Judah:”
The implication of this passage is that the new covenant presupposes a new anointing which is represented by Jesus Christ. He makes many things new including our mode of worship. After Jesus Christ had completed the work of our redemption, before He ascended to be with His father, He promised the disciples the power of the Holy Ghost (Acts1:5, 8). The coming of the Holy Ghost brought the new anointing which does many things in the life of a believer. One of such is the conviction of sin. Another thing the new anointing does is found in Luke 4:18-19
“18 The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised, 19 To preach the acceptable year of the Lord.”
The new anointing brings the good news of salvation to sinners. It also brings healing, deliverance and the recovery of sight to both spiritually and physically blind individuals.
With the new anointing, we are shielded from seducing and lying spirits. We are properly groomed into all godliness without having to struggle on our own. Also, the Bible says:
“But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him.” - 1 John 2:27
Our Lord Jesus Christ, under the influence of the new anointing, went about doing good, preaching the gospel of peace between man and the Almighty God. When a new believer comes under the new anointing, 2 Corinthians 5:17 explains what happens;
“Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.”
My prayer for someone using this devotional is that the blessing of the new anointing will be your portion in Jesus’ Name. However, you must surrender your life to Jesus Christ first.
Action Point: Activate the new anointing upon your life by praying in Jesus’ Name for the baptism of the Holy Spirit.
Friday, 15 January 2016
Thursday, 14 January 2016
The right side - Friday 15 January, 2016
The right side - Friday 15 January, 2016
Memorise: Then Moses stood in the gate of the camp, and said, Who is on the LORD'S side? let him come unto me. And all the sons of Levi gathered themselves together unto him. – Exodus 32:26
Read: John 21:1-6 (KJV)
1 After these things Jesus shewed himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias; and on this wise shewed he himself.
2 There were together Simon Peter, and Thomas called Didymus, and Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, and the sons of Zebedee, and two other of his disciples.
3 Simon Peter saith unto them, I go a fishing. They say unto him, We also go with thee. They went forth, and entered into a ship immediately; and that night they caught nothing.
4 But when the morning was now come, Jesus stood on the shore: but the disciples knew not that it was Jesus.
5 Then Jesus saith unto them, Children, have ye any meat? They answered him, No.
6 And he said unto them, Cast the net on the right side of the ship, and ye shall find. They cast therefore, and now they were not able to draw it for the multitude of fishes.
Bible in One Year: Deuteronomy 12-13; Job 4:7-21
MESSAGE:
Being on the wrong side of life is very dangerous. Many things go wrong when you are not in the right place. My prayer for someone using this devotional is that you will never be on the wrong side of life in Jesus’ name. And if you are on the wrong side already, may the Lord move you to the right side of life in Jesus’ name.
In the Bible reading for today, we need about the disciples’ encounter with the resurrected Jesus at the sea of Tiberias. They toiled throughout the night and caught nothing. When Jesus came to them, they did not recognize Him. Jesus teased them and asked “Children, have ye any meat?” The answer was obviously negative. When you are not where you should be, you are on the wrong side and this can bring untold sorrow and lack. The compassionate Jesus then issued a directive that they should throw their net on the “right side” of the ship for a catch. Amazingly, they caught a multitude of fishes. One lesson we must learn from this story is that every child of God must find out which is the right side to be. In Genesis, we read about the wrong side Lot went to when he separated himself from Abraham.
“10 And Lot lifted up his eyes, and beheld all the plain of Jordan, that it was well watered every where, before the LORD destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah, even as the garden of the LORD, like the land of Egypt, as thou comest unto Zoar. 11 Then Lot chose him all the plain of Jordan; and Lot journeyed east: and they separated themselves the one from the other.” - Genesis 13:10-11
Lot greedily chose the land that seemed good for his flock without considering his elder uncle who gave him the option to choose first. Unfortunately, it was the wrong side; it was a place that was marked for destruction, after Lot had become “successful”, the iniquity of that land brought total destruction upon it and Lot took nothing out of the land. As a matter of fact, he lost his wife in the land.
“24 Then the LORD rained upon Sodom and upon Gomorrah brimstone and fire from the LORD out of heaven; 25 And he overthrew those cities, and all the plain, and all the inhabitants of the cities, and that which grew upon the ground. 26 But his wife looked back from behind him, and she became a pillar of salt.” - Genesis 19:24-26
Beloved, the side of the Lord is the right side. Jesus said: “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden and I will give you rest.” Come to the Lord’s side today if you are yet to answer His call. Repent and accept Him as your Lord and Saviour. He will prosper you and give you all-round rest as He has promised.
Prayer Point: Father, please take me away from the wrong side of life and bring me to the right side.
Memorise: Then Moses stood in the gate of the camp, and said, Who is on the LORD'S side? let him come unto me. And all the sons of Levi gathered themselves together unto him. – Exodus 32:26
Read: John 21:1-6 (KJV)
1 After these things Jesus shewed himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias; and on this wise shewed he himself.
2 There were together Simon Peter, and Thomas called Didymus, and Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, and the sons of Zebedee, and two other of his disciples.
3 Simon Peter saith unto them, I go a fishing. They say unto him, We also go with thee. They went forth, and entered into a ship immediately; and that night they caught nothing.
4 But when the morning was now come, Jesus stood on the shore: but the disciples knew not that it was Jesus.
5 Then Jesus saith unto them, Children, have ye any meat? They answered him, No.
6 And he said unto them, Cast the net on the right side of the ship, and ye shall find. They cast therefore, and now they were not able to draw it for the multitude of fishes.
Bible in One Year: Deuteronomy 12-13; Job 4:7-21
MESSAGE:
Being on the wrong side of life is very dangerous. Many things go wrong when you are not in the right place. My prayer for someone using this devotional is that you will never be on the wrong side of life in Jesus’ name. And if you are on the wrong side already, may the Lord move you to the right side of life in Jesus’ name.
In the Bible reading for today, we need about the disciples’ encounter with the resurrected Jesus at the sea of Tiberias. They toiled throughout the night and caught nothing. When Jesus came to them, they did not recognize Him. Jesus teased them and asked “Children, have ye any meat?” The answer was obviously negative. When you are not where you should be, you are on the wrong side and this can bring untold sorrow and lack. The compassionate Jesus then issued a directive that they should throw their net on the “right side” of the ship for a catch. Amazingly, they caught a multitude of fishes. One lesson we must learn from this story is that every child of God must find out which is the right side to be. In Genesis, we read about the wrong side Lot went to when he separated himself from Abraham.
“10 And Lot lifted up his eyes, and beheld all the plain of Jordan, that it was well watered every where, before the LORD destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah, even as the garden of the LORD, like the land of Egypt, as thou comest unto Zoar. 11 Then Lot chose him all the plain of Jordan; and Lot journeyed east: and they separated themselves the one from the other.” - Genesis 13:10-11
Lot greedily chose the land that seemed good for his flock without considering his elder uncle who gave him the option to choose first. Unfortunately, it was the wrong side; it was a place that was marked for destruction, after Lot had become “successful”, the iniquity of that land brought total destruction upon it and Lot took nothing out of the land. As a matter of fact, he lost his wife in the land.
“24 Then the LORD rained upon Sodom and upon Gomorrah brimstone and fire from the LORD out of heaven; 25 And he overthrew those cities, and all the plain, and all the inhabitants of the cities, and that which grew upon the ground. 26 But his wife looked back from behind him, and she became a pillar of salt.” - Genesis 19:24-26
Beloved, the side of the Lord is the right side. Jesus said: “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden and I will give you rest.” Come to the Lord’s side today if you are yet to answer His call. Repent and accept Him as your Lord and Saviour. He will prosper you and give you all-round rest as He has promised.
Prayer Point: Father, please take me away from the wrong side of life and bring me to the right side.
That I may know Him - Thursday 14 January, 2016
That I may know Him - Thursday 14 January, 2016
Memorise: If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself. – John 7:17
Read: Philippians 4:7-10 (KJV)
7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
9 Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you.
10 But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at the last your care of me hath flourished again; wherein ye were also careful, but ye lacked opportunity.
Bible in One Year: Deuteronomy 9:13-11:32; Job 3:20-4:6
MESSAGE:
Being with Jesus brings about knowing Him as we ought to. Many blessings await the one who knows Jesus correctly. Paul an apostle of Jesus Christ prayed he might know Him, because he knew the attendant blessings of knowing the Author of life. The question is what does it entail to know Jesus Christ? It takes staying with Him, learning from Him, doing His bidding and loving the brethren. He said:
“28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” - Matthew 11:28-29.
There are lots of things we must learn from Jesus if we really want to know Him as He is. For example, in the three great temptations that confronted Him in the wilderness, He proved true and faithful to His Father in Heaven. He did not misuse His power, authority and privilege of being the son of the God with whom there is no impossibility. So, He refused to turn stone to bread. He also turned down the offer of being the richest man on earth when the condition was to worship the devil. Jesus Christ was confronted with the pride of life when He was prodded by the devil to engage in a show of power but He refused to jump from the pinnacle of the temple.
It is interesting to note that these were the three main temptations that rocked the human race in the Garden of Eden, and our first parents fell headlong into them. The lust of flesh, the lust of the eyes and the pride of life (Genesis 3: 6, 1 John 2:16). As we know Jesus Christ, we learn to do His bidding and when we do His bidding we are blessed. Our lack of the knowledge of Him makes us alien to God and we short-change ourselves by this. The Bible says:
“And such as do wickedly, against covenant shall he corrupt by flatteries; but the people that do know their God shall be strong and do exploits.” - Daniel 11:32.
The apostles of old knew the importance of knowing the true God and one of them said: ‘… shew us the father, and it sufficeth us.” (John 14: 8). Brethren, we must know Jesus through and through.
Action Point: Using Philippians 3:10, pray earnestly to God that He may reveal Himself to you.
Memorise: If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself. – John 7:17
Read: Philippians 4:7-10 (KJV)
7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
9 Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you.
10 But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at the last your care of me hath flourished again; wherein ye were also careful, but ye lacked opportunity.
Bible in One Year: Deuteronomy 9:13-11:32; Job 3:20-4:6
MESSAGE:
Being with Jesus brings about knowing Him as we ought to. Many blessings await the one who knows Jesus correctly. Paul an apostle of Jesus Christ prayed he might know Him, because he knew the attendant blessings of knowing the Author of life. The question is what does it entail to know Jesus Christ? It takes staying with Him, learning from Him, doing His bidding and loving the brethren. He said:
“28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” - Matthew 11:28-29.
There are lots of things we must learn from Jesus if we really want to know Him as He is. For example, in the three great temptations that confronted Him in the wilderness, He proved true and faithful to His Father in Heaven. He did not misuse His power, authority and privilege of being the son of the God with whom there is no impossibility. So, He refused to turn stone to bread. He also turned down the offer of being the richest man on earth when the condition was to worship the devil. Jesus Christ was confronted with the pride of life when He was prodded by the devil to engage in a show of power but He refused to jump from the pinnacle of the temple.
It is interesting to note that these were the three main temptations that rocked the human race in the Garden of Eden, and our first parents fell headlong into them. The lust of flesh, the lust of the eyes and the pride of life (Genesis 3: 6, 1 John 2:16). As we know Jesus Christ, we learn to do His bidding and when we do His bidding we are blessed. Our lack of the knowledge of Him makes us alien to God and we short-change ourselves by this. The Bible says:
“And such as do wickedly, against covenant shall he corrupt by flatteries; but the people that do know their God shall be strong and do exploits.” - Daniel 11:32.
The apostles of old knew the importance of knowing the true God and one of them said: ‘… shew us the father, and it sufficeth us.” (John 14: 8). Brethren, we must know Jesus through and through.
Action Point: Using Philippians 3:10, pray earnestly to God that He may reveal Himself to you.
Wednesday, 13 January 2016
Being with Jesus - Wednesday 13 January, 2016
Being with Jesus - Wednesday 13 January, 2016
Memorise: Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. – Matthew 11:29
Read: Acts 4:13-14 (KJV)
13 Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus.
14 And beholding the man which was healed standing with them, they could say nothing against it.
Bible in One Year: Deuteronomy 7:1-9:12; Job 3:3-19
MESSAGE:
It is one thing to answer the call of Jesus Christ, and it is another thing to stay put with Him after we answer the call. There are casual followers of Jesus Christ and there are die-hard followers as well. The casual followers of Jesus Christ have their reasons for casually following Him. One of it may be because they cannot live by the ideals that Jesus teaches in His gospel. Being with Jesus means living by His teachings, He once lamented:
"And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?” - Luke 6:46
Many call Jesus “Lord” with their mouth but indeed, they do not regard Him as the Lord of their lives. This is why, for the avoidance of doubt, Jesus said:
“31 Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; 32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” - John 8:31-32
Two things are clear from our Bible reading for today; the first is, if you have been with Jesus indeed, boldness will be your trademark. The Bible says:
“For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.” - Romans 8:15
When a so-called child of God is living in fear, we must check out whether indeed he has been with Jesus. Secondly; someone who has been with Jesus lives a daily miraculous life, this is another trademark of genuine followers of Jesus Christ. The Bible says:
“And beholding the man which was healed standing with them, they could say nothing against it.” - Acts 4:14
I have taught my children in the School of Disciples that we can do more than Jesus did according to His promise. When we believe this, we stop being caricatures of His Ambassadors on earth. Then, we shall bring the whole world to their knees, when we confidently tell them that Jesus is Lord. We are indeed the light and salt of the world if we chose to be with Jesus, living according to His ideals. Two great blessings of being with Jesus are: we shall learn of Him and when we learn of Him, we shall find rest for our souls. Come to Jesus today and decide to stay put. Don’t be a casual or temporary follower of Jesus Christ.
Action Point: Make up your mind to live the rest of your life for and with Jesus today and you will be a blessed person.
Memorise: Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. – Matthew 11:29
Read: Acts 4:13-14 (KJV)
13 Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus.
14 And beholding the man which was healed standing with them, they could say nothing against it.
Bible in One Year: Deuteronomy 7:1-9:12; Job 3:3-19
MESSAGE:
It is one thing to answer the call of Jesus Christ, and it is another thing to stay put with Him after we answer the call. There are casual followers of Jesus Christ and there are die-hard followers as well. The casual followers of Jesus Christ have their reasons for casually following Him. One of it may be because they cannot live by the ideals that Jesus teaches in His gospel. Being with Jesus means living by His teachings, He once lamented:
"And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?” - Luke 6:46
Many call Jesus “Lord” with their mouth but indeed, they do not regard Him as the Lord of their lives. This is why, for the avoidance of doubt, Jesus said:
“31 Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; 32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” - John 8:31-32
Two things are clear from our Bible reading for today; the first is, if you have been with Jesus indeed, boldness will be your trademark. The Bible says:
“For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.” - Romans 8:15
When a so-called child of God is living in fear, we must check out whether indeed he has been with Jesus. Secondly; someone who has been with Jesus lives a daily miraculous life, this is another trademark of genuine followers of Jesus Christ. The Bible says:
“And beholding the man which was healed standing with them, they could say nothing against it.” - Acts 4:14
I have taught my children in the School of Disciples that we can do more than Jesus did according to His promise. When we believe this, we stop being caricatures of His Ambassadors on earth. Then, we shall bring the whole world to their knees, when we confidently tell them that Jesus is Lord. We are indeed the light and salt of the world if we chose to be with Jesus, living according to His ideals. Two great blessings of being with Jesus are: we shall learn of Him and when we learn of Him, we shall find rest for our souls. Come to Jesus today and decide to stay put. Don’t be a casual or temporary follower of Jesus Christ.
Action Point: Make up your mind to live the rest of your life for and with Jesus today and you will be a blessed person.
Monday, 11 January 2016
Genuine praise and worship: A path to prosperity - Tuesday 12 January, 2016
Genuine praise and worship: A path to prosperity - Tuesday 12 January, 2016
Memorise: The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it. – Proverbs 10:22
Read: 2 Chronicles 20:24-26 (KJV)
24 And when Judah came toward the watch tower in the wilderness, they looked unto the multitude, and, behold, they were dead bodies fallen to the earth, and none escaped.
25 And when Jehoshaphat and his people came to take away the spoil of them, they found among them in abundance both riches with the dead bodies, and precious jewels, which they stripped off for themselves, more than they could carry away: and they were three days in gathering of the spoil, it was so much.
26 And on the fourth day they assembled themselves in the valley of Berachah; for there they blessed the LORD: therefore the name of the same place was called, The valley of Berachah, unto this day.
Bible in One Year: Deuteronomy 4:32-6:25; Job 2:7-3:2
MESSAGE:
Yesterday, we considered genuine praise and worship as a path to victory, today we want to consider prosperity; the genuine praise and worship.
“And when Jehoshaphat and his people came to take away the spoil of them, they found among them in abundance both riches with the dead bodies, and precious jewels, which they stripped off for themselves, more than they could carry away: and they were three days in gathering of the spoil, it was so much.” - 2 Chronicles 20:25
When God tells you that He would prosper you, don’t insult Him by asking “how?” This is because while you do not have one way that can lead you to your prosperity, God has uncountable ways. All you need is to believe and obey Him (John 11:40). Is it not amazing, if not unusual, for the soldiers in our bible reading to go to battle with precious jewels and costly outfits as if they were going for wedding ceremonies? The reason for this was that God had determined to bless His people, because He knew from onset that His people would praise and bless the beauty of His holiness, so He prepared their compensation beforehand! Another lesson we must learn from this story is that our praise and worship must be Holy Spirit inspired; it must not be offered from our carnal man. The way we sometimes sing God’s praise confirms that these songs are carnally motivated: not seasoned with grace. It would have been acceptable if we were singing it to praise men like secular musicians do. Unfortunately, the One we claim to be praising is a spirit; He knows everything.
“23 But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. 24 God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.” - John 4:23-24
Moreover, the Almighty demands our praise and worship of Him. He is also prepared to bless our obedience to this divine mandate. In other words, if we deny Him the praise that He is worthy of, He will also deny us the prosperity that we can so easily get. I once visited a relation with the aim of blessing him with a certain amount of money, but changed my mind because he failed to give me a modest hospitality according to our custom. When I left his house, I used about 5% of the money I should have given him to buy the soft drink he should have entertained me with. He lost 100% because he did not host me with 5%. Let us cultivate the habit of giving God abundant praise and worship and He will bless us with abundant prosperity.
Action Point: Throughout today, worship God in truth, in spirit and in holiness as you go about your daily business.
Memorise: The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it. – Proverbs 10:22
Read: 2 Chronicles 20:24-26 (KJV)
24 And when Judah came toward the watch tower in the wilderness, they looked unto the multitude, and, behold, they were dead bodies fallen to the earth, and none escaped.
25 And when Jehoshaphat and his people came to take away the spoil of them, they found among them in abundance both riches with the dead bodies, and precious jewels, which they stripped off for themselves, more than they could carry away: and they were three days in gathering of the spoil, it was so much.
26 And on the fourth day they assembled themselves in the valley of Berachah; for there they blessed the LORD: therefore the name of the same place was called, The valley of Berachah, unto this day.
Bible in One Year: Deuteronomy 4:32-6:25; Job 2:7-3:2
MESSAGE:
Yesterday, we considered genuine praise and worship as a path to victory, today we want to consider prosperity; the genuine praise and worship.
“And when Jehoshaphat and his people came to take away the spoil of them, they found among them in abundance both riches with the dead bodies, and precious jewels, which they stripped off for themselves, more than they could carry away: and they were three days in gathering of the spoil, it was so much.” - 2 Chronicles 20:25
When God tells you that He would prosper you, don’t insult Him by asking “how?” This is because while you do not have one way that can lead you to your prosperity, God has uncountable ways. All you need is to believe and obey Him (John 11:40). Is it not amazing, if not unusual, for the soldiers in our bible reading to go to battle with precious jewels and costly outfits as if they were going for wedding ceremonies? The reason for this was that God had determined to bless His people, because He knew from onset that His people would praise and bless the beauty of His holiness, so He prepared their compensation beforehand! Another lesson we must learn from this story is that our praise and worship must be Holy Spirit inspired; it must not be offered from our carnal man. The way we sometimes sing God’s praise confirms that these songs are carnally motivated: not seasoned with grace. It would have been acceptable if we were singing it to praise men like secular musicians do. Unfortunately, the One we claim to be praising is a spirit; He knows everything.
“23 But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. 24 God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.” - John 4:23-24
Moreover, the Almighty demands our praise and worship of Him. He is also prepared to bless our obedience to this divine mandate. In other words, if we deny Him the praise that He is worthy of, He will also deny us the prosperity that we can so easily get. I once visited a relation with the aim of blessing him with a certain amount of money, but changed my mind because he failed to give me a modest hospitality according to our custom. When I left his house, I used about 5% of the money I should have given him to buy the soft drink he should have entertained me with. He lost 100% because he did not host me with 5%. Let us cultivate the habit of giving God abundant praise and worship and He will bless us with abundant prosperity.
Action Point: Throughout today, worship God in truth, in spirit and in holiness as you go about your daily business.
PRAYER POINTS FOR RCCG NATIONAL FASTING PERIOD
DAILY GUIDE FOR THE 50 DAYS
FASTING PERIODDay 1, Monday 11th January, 2016
THANKSGIVING - 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Psalm 100, Psalm 103Father, I thank you for keeping me, my family and all that pertain to me. Psalm 34:1-6
Thank you O' Lord for bringing me into this year. Job 33:18
Thank God for keeping you and all yours this year. Psalm 16:5-6
Thank God for His mercies on your life and family. Lamentations 3:22
Thank God because all will be well with you and all yours in 2016. Isaiah 3:10
Thank God for what He is going to do in your life this year. Isaiah 43:19
Thank God for your glorious future. Psalm 67:5-7Day 2, Tuesday 12th January, 2016
CONSECRATION - Joel 2:15-17, Romans 12:1-2
Father, consecrate me spirit, soul and body as a living sacrifice in Jesus name.
Father,I receive supernatural purging and cleansing from every dead works by the blood of Jesus.Father, pour upon individual and your church spirit of thanksgiving. Psalm 100
Father, sanctify and purify me from the filthiness of the flesh and of the spirit. Malachi 3:3, Matthew 3:12Day 3, Wednesday 13th January, 2016
FRESH OUTPOURING OF THE HOLY SPIRIT AND REVIVAL
Joel 2:28, Acts 2:1-2.
1. Father, pour out Your Spirit upon RCCG and the body of Christ.2. Father, refresh every thirsty soul.3. Father, give me new depths of intimacy with the person of the Holy Spirit.4. Father, anoint us as a church with fresh oil as we step into the New Year.5. Father, let there be a sudden visitation of the Holy Spirit that will cause revival to break forth in RCCGDay 4, Thursday 14th January, 2016
PRAYERS FOR OUR GENERAL OVERSEER AND MOTHER-IN-ISRAEL
Father, empower and anoint Daddy and Mummy G.O. afresh on a daily basis.
Father, by your mercy silence every evil plan against the ministry of Daddy G. O. and Mummy G.O. Psalm. 143:12
Father, fortify the strength of Daddy and Mummy G. O. Isaiah 41:13-14
Father, divinely protect Daddy G. O.'s and family Psalm 125:2
Father, contend with those contending with Daddy G.O. and his family. Isaiah 49:24-26
Father, give Daddy G.O. and family divine health. Psalm 128:3
Father, let your special hand of favour rest on Daddy and Mummy G.O. for the rest of their lives. Psalm 27:1
Father, help Daddy and Mummy G.O. to finish well and finish strong. 2 Timothy 4:6-8
Father, empower Daddy and Mummy G.O. to break more new grounds this year.Day 5, Friday 15th January, 2016
PRAYERS FOR THE CHAIRMAN, PROVINCIAL PASTORS, ZONAL PASTORS, AREA PASTORS AND PARISH PASTORS
Zechariah. 3:1-4, Isaiah 55:10-11, Numbers 23:19
Father, let your hand rest upon our leaders to operate in divine wisdom.
Father, continually fill our Pastors with the spirit of God and that they will not be distracted.
Father, by your grace and wisdom distinguish our Pastors as a pacesetter and to lead us in your will.
Father, divinely protect them and their family. Cover them with the blood.
Lord, we pray our Pastors will hear You clearly through the Holy Spirit not emotions.
Father, remove every obstacle or objection from their path. John 12:37Day 6, Saturday 16th January, 2016
PRAYER FOR MINISTERS, WOTKERS AND ALL THE MEMBERS OF RCCG
Father, increase our resources emotionally, spiritually, financially, intellectually and relationally. Ephesians 3:20
Father, we declare full expression of Your presence in all areas of our life. Zechariah. 2:5
Father, increase our capacity. Enlarge the coast of ministers, workers and members of RCCG.
Ask God to increase our ABILITY - power to make things happen for Your Kingdom. 2 Samuel 22:34-36
Father, we declare divine protection all our ministers, workers and member of RCCG. Psalm 91:10-11Day 7, Sunday 17th January, 2016
PRAYER FOR GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
1 Corinthians 12:7-11, 2Timothy 1:6, 1st Corinthians 2:4
1. Lord, let there be visible demonstrations of your power in my life and our services.2. Lord, stir up every spiritual gift in my life that has become dormant or inactive.3. Father, stir up every spiritual gift in the church that has been hidden or ignored.4. Father, let there be divine investment of spiritual gifts and uncommon abilities in RCCG.Day 8, Monday 18th January, 2016
MANIFESTATION OF THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRITGal 5:22-23, Isaiah 37:31; Isaiah 32:15
1. Father, I decree that I am deeply rooted in your love and bear upward fruit.2. Father, I decree that I am only the fruits of righteousness are made manifest in my life.3. Father, empower me to win souls to the Kingdom of God daily.Day 9, Tuesday 19th January, 2016
NUMERICAL GROWTH
Micah 4:1-2, 1 Tim 1:18, Ps 2:8, Ezekiel 36:10, 11, 30, 37
1. Father, give your church burden for lost souls.2. Father, uncover every veil hindering people to receive the glorious light of the gospel.3. Father, we call forth those who are appointed to be the sons and daughters of the RCCG.Day 10, Wednesday 20th January, 2016
PRAY FOR HARVEST OF SOULS
Father, let there be massive inflow of souls in all our parishes. Isaiah 2:2-3
Father, increase the influence of RCCG in the community that God has called her to. Isaiah 2:2-3
Father, show me divine opportunities to win souls to His KingdomDay 11, Thursday 21st January, 2016
REVIVAL IN THE LAND 1 Tim 1:18, 2 Chron. 7:14, Hosea 14:7, Zechariah 10:1
1. Father, pour out your mercy on us as a church.2. Father, purge me of every form of disobedience and self-centeredness.3. Father, give me the grace to make the sacrifices required for the revival to break forth in our land.4. Lord, we break down the satanic strongholds that control the minds and hearts of people in the land.5. Father, we release the spirit of prayer upon our land.Day 12, Friday 22nd January, 2016
REVIVAL AND RESTORATION - Ezekiel 37:1-14, Matt 16:18
Father, build your church into strong army, to take territories for you.
Father, let there be restoration of lost hopes & dreams this year. 2 Samuel 9:7
Lord, I decree upon my life the anointing to overtake and recover lost glory. Joel 2:25-27, 1Samuel 30:8, 19
Father, make every dry land a spring of water for me and your church. Isaiah 35:7
Father, revive every dead situations in my life.Ezekiel 37
Father, release spirit of grace and supplication upon RCCG to be a house of prayer and manifestation of your power.Day 13, Saturday 23rd January, 2016
THE CHURCH - Acts 2:42 - 47
Father, give your church grace (Leaders & Members) to be steadfast and faithful in their role in the land. Acts 6:4, 2 Corinthians 7:1, Galatians 6:9
Father, let there be f oneness and unity in your church. Colossians 4:2, Philippians 2:2, 5, Matthew 16:18
Father, build your church. We come against every agenda of the enemy against your church.
Father, let your church have a personal encounter with you.
Father, strenghten the faith of each member of RCCG to do the work of ministry. 2 Timothy 1:9, 1 Corinthians 16:13, Jude 1:20.Day 14, Sunday 24th January, 2016
THE COMMUNITY - Acts 2: 46, 47Father, grant us wisdom and strategy to minister/ be relevant to the community. Matt 5:16, Col 1:9-11
Lord, grant them receptive heart. Psalm 95:7-8, Acts 19:19-20
Father, grant us mighty signs and wonders.
Father, grant us power of the Spirit of God to preach the gospel in United Kingdom.Day 15, Monday 25th January, 2016
THE NATION - Jeremiah 29:7Father, let your peace reign in UK.
Lord, let the storms of terror be removed. Psalm 91:4 -7, Mark 4:37 -39
Father, let the leaders surround and subject themselves to Godly counsel. Proverbs 19:21, I Timothy 2:1-2, Proverbs 14:34
Father, grant us boldness to declare and uphold the message of righteousness.Day 16, Tuesday 26th January, 2016
CHILDREN
Lord, let our children receive life and they shall be saved. 2 Timothy 3:15, Titus 1: 9
Father, may our children never be victims of someone else's mistake.
Lord, our children's destinies will not be destroyed or disrupted by accident or incident.
Father, our children's lives will not be terminated as a result of someone's error. 2Samuel 4:4, 2 Peter 3:17
Pray for growth and increase in wisdom, stature and favour with God and man in the lives of our children. Luke 2: 52, 2 Peter 3: 18, 92:12Day 17, Wednesday 27th January, 2016
HEALING & HEALTH - Isaiah 53:5Father, illuminate my eye with the revelation of Christ's finished work. Isaiah 53:4-5, 1st Peter 2:24
Lord, cast out every spirit of infirmity. Mark 7:25-30, Luke 13:11-13
Lord, I will enjoy perfect health and wholeness. Isaiah 58:8, Jeremiah 30:17
Father, no room in my life for sorrow, depression sickness and pain. Isaiah 53:4
Father, I declare that every sickness in my body is destroyed in Jesus name. 1 John 3:8.Day 18, Thursday 28th January, 2016
SINGLE PERSONS
Father, release of your blessings upon the lives of our singles. Matthew 6: 33, Ex 23:25, Colossians 3: 23-24
Father, let our singles be preferred above their mates.
Father, no longer shall the singles be overlooked, desolate or rejected. Daniel 6:3, Esther 2:9, 1 Peter 2: 9
Father, let wisdom, knowledge and understanding lead them into favour in the sight of God and man. Isaiah 11: 2-3, Malachi 3:14-18Day 19, Friday 29th January, 2016
FINANCIAL BREAKTHROUGH and CAREER, BUSINESS
Father, give me an excellent spirit after the order of that Daniel. Proverbs 22:29, Proverbs 10:4, Daniel 6:3-4
Father, favour me and the work of my hands beyond my imagination. Psalms 5:12, Luke 2:52
Lord, give me talents and business ventures that will make room for me. Proverb18:16,Genesis 26:22Day 20, Saturday 30th January, 2016
LEADERSLord, preserve and protect our leaders from the schemes and craftiness of men. Psalm 31:20
Father, strengthen our leaders as they face the challenges that come with responsibilities of leadership. Ephesians 3:16
Lord, give our leaders wisdom, knowledge and understanding for leadership. 1Samuel 2:35 & 1Chronicles 12:32
Father, release uncommon strategies and creative solutions to our leaders. Proverbs 8:12, Daniel 5:11-14
Lord, anoint our leaders with fresh oil. Psalm 92:10, Psalm 89:20
Lord, raise a hedge of protection around all Pastors, ordained ministers, leaders and their family.
Father, preserve leaders health and let them fulfil your counsel and mandate. Psalm 89:22-29, Psalm 91:9-16Day 21, Sunday 31st January, 2016
PROTECTION
Father, protect me, my family and Church form tragedies and calamities. Philippians 1:6
Lord, hide me in the hollow of your hand. Isaiah 51:16, Psalm 17:8
Father, keep me from evil and protect me. I come against sickness and disease. Psalm 91
Lord take away sickness from the midst of us in RCCG. Exodus 23:25Day 22, Monday 1st February, 2016
DIRECTION
Father, give me grace to complete the project/assignment/ministry you committed into my hands. Acts 20:24.
Father, grant me divine speed this year 2016. Habakkuk 3:19
Father, grant me divine wisdom and clear direction. Isaiah 30:21Day 23, Tuesday 2nd February, 2016
Lord, remove every reproach from my life and family. 1 Samuel 1:6-7
Father, give me testimony that will make my enemies praise the Lord that I serve. Psalm 126
Father, this year, give me a pleasant surprise.Day 24, Wednesday 3rd February, 2016
Father, do a new thing in my life, family and destiny. Isaiah 43:19
Lord, bring to fulfilment your plans for my life. Joshua 21:45
Father, help me not to hinder your work in my life. Psalm 81:13, Mark 11:22-24
Father, have your way in my life, family, work, career and destiny. Hebrews 10:9a
Lord, fulfil your good purpose in me in Jesus name. Jeremiah 29:10
Lord, fulfil your good purpose in UK, let souls be saved and revival. Psalm 85:6, Hosea 6:1-3, Habakkuk 3:2
Lord, fulfil your plan in my life, family and nation. Psalm 126:1-6Day 25, Thursday 4th February, 2016
Father, make 2016 my year of fulfilment in Jesus name. Habakkuk 2:3, Jeremiah 30:8
Father, fulfil all my dreams and expectations. Genesis 15:13-14, Exodus 12:41
Lord, let 2016 be my year of divine and supernatural progress. Isaiah 43:19, Psalm 66:12, Acts 19:11
Father, let this be my season and year of exceptional favour. Psalm 102:13
Father, support me divinely in Jesus name. Psalm 54:4
Father, sustain me and all mine. Isaiah 41:10, 14Day 26, Friday 5th February, 2016
Lord, let only the God fearing rule our nations. Proverb. 1:7, Psalm 33:12
Father, let there be stability in all nations. Proverb. 28:2, Proverb. 11:11
Father, we reject loss of lives and property in 2016 in Jesus name. Joel 2:25-26
Lord, avert natural disasters this year in Jesus name. Psalm 91Day 27, Saturday 6th February, 2016
Lord, make me faithful. 1 Corinthians 4:2
Father, let this be my year of unlimited lifting, establishment, prosperity and divine announcement.
Lord, let there be healing and deliverance from long standing problems. Luke 13:10-13, Mark 5:1-15Day 28, Sunday 7th February, 2016.
SPIRITUAL GROWTH
Lord, help me to fast and pray like never before in 2016. Daniel 9:3, Matthew 4:1-2
Father, let my sacrifice of fasting and prayer be greatly rewarded. Hebrews 6:10
Lord, let 2016 be my year of new beginnings of greatness and glory in Jesus name. Isaiah 43:19, Isaiah 62:2
Father, make me a light to all around me, use me to win souls into your kingdom. Matthew 5:14, Isaiah 42:6, 49:6Day 29, Monday 8th February, 2016
PROVISION
Father, let kings stand at attention and princes bow low to me. Isaiah 49:7
Father, let kings and queens serve me, let them take care of all my needs. Isaiah 49:23
Lord, multiple every blessing in my hands.Day 30, Tuesday 9th February, 2016
JOY
Father, cause me to sing songs of everlasting joy. Isaiah 35:10
Lord, let sorrow, sighing and mourning flee far away from me. Isaiah 35:10
Father, from now, let me know only the joy of The Lord continually.
Father, let me enjoy joy unspeakable joy and fill my life with your glory throughout 2016.Day 31, Wednesday 10th February, 2016
Father, deliver every prey from the hand of the mighty in Jesus name, Isaiah 49:24-26
Lord, put to shame every evil strongman. Luke 11:21-22
Lord, deliver every lawful captive and the prey of the terrible in Jesus name. Isaiah 49: 24-25a
Father, fight with those who fight with me and save my children in Jesus name. Isaiah 49:25b
Father, feed my enemies with their own flesh; let them drink their own blood like sweet wine in Jesus name. Isaiah 49:26a
Father, let all the world know that you are my Saviour and Redeemer. Isaiah 49:26bDay 32, Thursday 11th February, 2016
OPEN THE FLOODGATE OF HEAVEN
Father, please release the flood of righteousness. Psalm 51
Father, release the flood of your Power, Victory, and peace to our entire nation.
Father, help me to obey your word.
Father, help me to obey your voice.
Father, let the nations of the earth be blessed through me, Zechariah. 10:1
Father, in a special way, do something new in our lives.Day 33, Friday 12th February, 2016
PEACE
Father, please give me peace like a river in every facet life. Isaiah 66:12
Father, let your peace rule in all area of my life
Father, still every storm in my life, Mark 4:39Day 34, Saturday 13th February, 2016
DIVINE DIRECTION AND STRATEGY
Isaiah 48:17, John 10:4-5, Isaiah 30:21, Psalm 37:23
1. Father, I declare that my ears will hear the voice of God clearly.2. Father, I download heavenly strategies to establish dominion in my life.3. Lord, order every step of RCCG members.4. Father, I move from glory to glory to fulfil God's purpose for my life.Day 35, Sunday 14th February, 2016
SUPERNATURAL ABUNDANCE
Father, open our eyes to the principle of abundant life and fruitfulness. Proverb. 3:5 - 10
Lord, anoint your people to multiply greatly in 2016.
According to your word, Lord Jesus, make your church exceedingly fruitful in 2016. Genesis 12:1 - 3, Genesis 26:12 - 13, Genesis 30:43, Genesis 28:3 - 4
Father, bless us in 2016 'O LORD, send the arrow of barrenness back to the sender. Genesis 27:27 - 29, Genesis 12:3Day 36, Monday 15th February, 2016
Father, let your glory fall on RCCG, make us solution of the issues in UK.
Lord, release your strength and resources for every member.
Father, uproot the spirit of fear that stops us from moving forward. Colossian 2:15
Declare that whoever occupies the place God has given you be removed and ask that God will unseat them and restore your territory to you. Esther 2:1- 4
5. Holy Spirit reveal the areas I need to work on and fill me with wisdom and knowledge.6. Lord, awaken every sleeping giant in the mighty name of Jesus.Day 37, Tuesday 16th February, 2016
FINANCES
Father, make us more fruitful in year 2016. John 15:2
Declare a divine change of status in every area of your life. Genesis 32:28
Declare to God that you will not let Him go unless He blesses you. Genesis 32:26
Pray against financial death and bankruptcy, for financial promotion in the life of members of RCCG in 2016. Psalm.1:3Day 38, Wednesday 17th February, 2016
RCCG UK CENTRAL OFFICE / BIBLE COLLEGE / SOD / SCHOOL OF PRAYER /SCHOOL OF MISSIONS / SCHOOL OF DRAMA1. Thank God for strength, grace and daily provision - Nehemiah 8:10
2. Pray that that Lord almighty shall give them fresh unction to carry on the work - I John 2:20.
3. Pray that the beauty of The Lord shall rest upon them and their families - Psalm 90:17.
4. Pray for more excellent spirit and pray against every evil plans their work - Daniel 6:3; 2 Corinthians 10:4-5.Day 39, Thursday 18th February, 2016
CHURCH
1. Father, take your RCCG to her next level of explosion.2. Lord, contend with those contending with the servants of God in RCCG. Isaiah 49:24-263. Father, every enemy of revival in RCCG shall dry up from their roots.4. Father, let the 50 days fasting be fruitful for all participants, their families, our Nations and the Church. Isaiah 58:6-125. Father, let there be open Heaven for showers of blessings and testimonies. Ezekiel 34:266. Lord, let there be great harvest of souls in 2016.Day 40, Friday 19th February, 2016
PROSPERITY AND FINANCIAL INCREASE
Deuteronomy 8:18, Psalm 35:27, Psalm 115:14, Luke 6:38
1. Father, open my eyes to see the abundance of your riches and glory.2. Father, make me a true giver who will invest in your Kingdom.3. Lord, I break every spirit that stops people from plugging into the covenant of prosperity through giving.4. Father, release the power to get wealth and the wisdom of God to create multiple streams of income, Deuteronomy 8:185. Ask for uncommon financial miracles in your life and for RCCG6. Command the 4 cardinal points of this nation and the earth to release every financial increase that is due and or long overdue.Day 41, Saturday 20th February, 2016
UNITY - Psalm 133, Acts 2:1-3, Joel 2:7, Isaiah 7:5-7; 8:9-10
1. Decree that the bond of unity is strengthened amongst the leadership & RCCG.2. Father, destroy every plot and plan of the devil to cause division, confusion and contention in RCCG.3. Lord, frustrate the schemes and strategies of hell against RCCG.4. Father, establish clear lines of spiritual authority and divine order in every aspect of our lives and ministry.Father, I decree that every leader and member walk in their divine calling.Day 42, Sunday 21st February, 2016
MARRIAGES & FAMILIES - Colossians 3:18-21
Pray for divine love in our marriages. 1 Corinthians 7:2-3, Hosea 2:14-20
Pray that our families would be worthy ambassadors of God's kingdom.
Father, let every trial in our marriages become testimonies James 1:17, 2 Corinthians 5:20
Father visit us with, uncommon favour, unexplainable miracles and unbelievable testimonies.Day 43, Monday 22nd February, 2016
Father, reveal to me your agenda and plan for the next level of my life.
Father, give me the revelation of who I am in you.
Declare that the Lord will single you out and cause you to rise up amongst your peers. 2 Kings 9:2
Father, let our leaders follow your leading and anoint their eyes to see beyond the natural.
Father, release your power, might, strength and ability upon me.Day 44, Tuesday 23rd February, 2016
PRAYER FOR SUPERNATURAL ABUNDANCE
Father, give me wisdom and understanding to operate in enlargement.
Father, I declare that I enter and break forth into enlargement. Psalm 4:1
Father, I will not let you go until you bless me and I conquer this mountain, Psalm 18:29, Genesis 32:26
Lord, activate every man you have ordained to connect you to your enlargement. Daniel 5:9-12, Genesis 41:14, Exodus 17:12Day 45, Wednesday 24th February, 2016
Father, renew your fire and passion for the work of the ministry in me.
I declare that my walk with the Lord will not be in vain, Philippians 2:16, 1 Corinthians 15:58
I declare that as I walk with the Lord, I will not fail Him.
Declare that as you receive strength and grace for the work that your strength is made perfect in Him.Day 46, Thursday 25th February, 2016
Father, provide for me emotionally, spiritually, financially for the work you have commissioned me to do.
Father, open my eyes and reveal what is keeping you from serving you as you desire.
Lord, birth in me a mighty hunger for your presence. Jeremiah 29:13
Father, revive my personal walk with Him. Lord fill me with yourself. Jeremiah. 29:13Day 47, Friday 26th February, 2016
PRAYER FOR NEW BEGINNING
Lord, anoint all members of RCCG to excel, Daniel. 5:14, Deuteronomy. 28:13
Lord, anoint your church with fresh oil, Psalm 92:10
Lord, grant all members power to prosper this year in Jesus Name, Deuteronomy. 8:18
Lord, Let your church arise and shine in year 2016 in Jesus Name, Isaiah 60:1Day 48, Saturday 27th February, 2016
ENLARGED TERRITORY
Father, let me experience enlargement over every area of your life. 1 Chronicles 4:9-11
Lord, let your hand be upon me. I declare no restrictions to preaching of the gospel. Ezra 8:21-23
Father, let your hand be upon RCCG, let signs and wonders be of daily occurrence in RCCG, 1 Corinthians 4:20, Acts 4:33, Acts 5:15-16Day 49, Sunday 28th February, 2016
Father, let there be increase, expansion and growth in my work and business. 1 Chronicles 4:10
Lord, I take everything the enemy has stolen from me today. 2 Kings 6:5-7
Father, I claim all your promises, prosperity, healing, fruitfulness, etc.
Declare that RCCG will prosper, blossom and expand. Exodus 23:25-26
Lord, I command every power of curses in my life to be broken. Haggai 2:19-20
Father, let the glory of this present house (RCCG) be greater than the former. Haggai 2:9,
Declare joy, peace, restoration, testimony upon RCCG. Zechariah. 10:1Day 50, Monday 29th February, 2016
Thank God for sustaining us through the 50 days of fasting and Prayer.
Thank God for answered prayers
Thank God for granting us the strength to grow through the 50 days fast. I Chronicles 16:34, Psalm 18:46-50
Glorify God for speedy answers to prayer request presented to Him.
MORE PRAYER AND THANKSGIVING POINTS
- Father I thank you for sparing my life and making me to witness this great year 2016.
- Father I thank you for divine healing and divine health over the past years.
- Father I thank you for divine provision and protection over the past years.
- Father I thank you for every blessing and favour I have received form you so far.
- Father I thank you for counting me worthy of this great revival and changes that is about to happen.
- Father I thank you for your church Paradise of God that you have been keeping/upholding.
- Father I thank you for every various deliverance of all sort you have done in my life. Psalm 91:3
- Daddy please empower me and the church for the assignment you have for us in Jesus mighty name. Acts 1:8
- Daddy kindly bestow upon me and the church the grace to carry out this assignment without wavering or fainting. Isaiah 40 vs. 31
- Father, grant me the ability to wait totally upon you henceforth and to do things in your own way Prov 3 vs. 5-6.
- From now on, my spiritual mind be sensitive to the dictate of Holy Ghost in Jesus name.
- Daddy please activate my spiritual antenna to always operate at the expected frequencies in Jesus name.
- My lord, please remove and prevent any spiritual insulators (sin), that have or may want to hinder my prayers this year in Jesus name. Isaiah 59 vs. 1-2.
- Power to be dead to sin and alive to righteousness, fall upon me now in Jesus name. Rom 6 vs. 11.
- Daddy, please immunize me against any discouragement and failure in this my Christian race in Jesus name. Rom 8 vs. 34-39.
- Empower me lord with the grace to do your perfect will effortlessly.
- Daddy this year please grants me your speed in all that I do in Jesus mighty name.
- Father, please make me signs and wonders to my world this year and beyond in Jesus name. Isaiah 8 vs. 18.
- Daddy please show up yourself in all my endeavors henceforth, working little and reaping big.
- Daddy give me more thirst for you, your word and the holy spirit more than ever before in Jesus name. Ps 42 vs. 1
- Father I pray that henceforth, may I never be satisfied with my relationship with you, always wanting more of you in Jesus name.
- Daddy please empower me and your church for the great exploit as you have promised. Dan 11 vs. 32b
- Our lord and God, remember your church Paradise of God for good this year in Jesus name. Isaiah 49 vs. 15
- Daddy we ask that you will continually add to your church daily such as should be saved in Jesus name. Acts 2 vs. 47
- Father please make every member of Paradise of God fruitful and productive in Jesus name. Gen 1 vs. 28
- Daddy please continuously and divinely guide the leadership of Paradise of God. 1 Tim 2 vs. 1-3
- Father please bestow upon the pastor the ability to always ask and wait upon you before taking any step or decision as may be necessary.
- Daddy please fortify me and the church Paradise of God against any attack of the enemies in Jesus mighty name. Isaiah 54 vs. 17
- Father please renders impotent any weapon fashioned against me and Paradise of God in Jesus name. Isaiah 54 vs. 17
- Our lord and God, please advertise/show case me and your church Paradise of God beyond our wildest imagination in Jesus name. Daddy place keep permanently opened, doors you have opened for us. Rev 3 vs. 8.
- Father please protect all our blessings from evil attackers in Jesus triumphant name.
- Daddy we decree that any arrow fired at me or any abiding member of Paradise of God to backfire at least seven times in Jesus name.
- My God from now on I refuse to seek help from any other place anymore, please help me Ps 121 vs. 1-2
- Daddy please makes me and your church flame of fire that we will be too hot for the devil to handle.
- Father please give me the grace to release all that I have for your use on your demand.
- Daddy by your power I refuse to surrender to Satan and his followers ever again in Jesus name.
- Merciful God, please crown all my effort and that of your church with unbelievable/undeniable harvest this year and henceforth in Jesus mighty name.
- Father I decree from now on, no more bareness/fruitlessness of any kind in Jesus name. Deut 7 vs. 14.
- Loving daddy please protect me and your church from every wolves in sheep's clothing. 2 Cor 11 vs. 13-15.
- Anointing for all round success fall on me now in Jesus name.
- Daddy please grant unto us in Paradise of God our befitting place of worship sooner than expected in Jesus triumphant name.
- Daddy please make Paradise of God the spiritual citadel and Mount Zion of Nigeria in particular, and the whole world in general.
- Daddy please when the fruit begins to materialize, I shall not be found wanting in Jesus name. 2 Tim 2 vs. 6.
- You can add your own prayers.
- Begin to thank God for the answered Prayers in Jesus name..
Genuine praise and worship: A path to victory - Monday 11 January, 2016
Genuine praise and worship: A path to victory - Monday 11 January, 2016
Memorise: And when they began to sing and to praise, the LORD set ambushments against the children of Ammon, Moab, and mount Seir, which were come against Judah; and they were smitten. – 2 Chronicles 20:22
Read: 2 Chronicles 20:21-23 (KJV)
21 And when he had consulted with the people, he appointed singers unto the LORD, and that should praise the beauty of holiness, as they went out before the army, and to say, Praise the LORD; for his mercy endureth for ever.
22 And when they began to sing and to praise, the LORD set ambushments against the children of Ammon, Moab, and mount Seir, which were come against Judah; and they were smitten.
23 For the children of Ammon and Moab stood up against the inhabitants of mount Seir, utterly to slay and destroy them: and when they had made an end of the inhabitants of Seir, every one helped to destroy another.
Bible in One Year: Deuteronomy 2:26-4:31; Job 1:20-2:6
MESSAGE:
The issue of praise and worship cannot be overemphasized. As a matter of fact, the primary reason God created man was that man should praise and worship Him.
“10 The four and twenty elders fall down before him that sat on the throne, and worship him that liveth for ever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying, 11 Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.” - Revelations 4 : 10 - 11.
Despite the fact that we are created for the purpose of praising and worshipping God, the Lord still provides great benefits for us as we go about doing what we must do to fulfill the purpose of our creation. One of these benefits is the victory that God gives to us when we sing His praises, as is recorded in our Bible reading for today. When Judah began to sing the praise of God, the Lord arose and fought on their behalf. We have read this passage so often that we seem to have lost both its significance and implication. Ordinarily, the people of Judah would have found it difficult to do what their king asked them to do considering the impending doom of war. How many of us can sing the praises of God in the presence of danger or attack? At such times, instead of singing the praises of God we begin to query God, as if our righteousness is good enough to make us immune to the attacks of both spiritual and physical enemies. It is easier read than practiced, but only its practice can bring us blessings, not our reading about it.
Another thing we must learn in today’s reading is that the Bible says, ”he appointed singers unto the Lord, and that should praise the beauty of holiness…” It is not all praise and worship that is genuine and acceptable unto the Lord; some are unto the flesh. I have often told my children in the faith that they should be mindful of the type of songs they sing in the name of praise or worship. Some of these songs are from the pit of hell, coated in Christian lyrics. Any song, dance, drama or general work of art that promotes promiscuity is abominable in the sight of God and will do the opposite of genuine songs of praise and worship. Our songs should come from a pure heart; its presentation should also be void of pride and ulterior motive. It is unfortunate that some so-called songs of praise and worship are the importation of songs from idol worship. They are melodious, so we embrace them without knowing the implication. From today, let us allow the Holy Spirit to give us songs that the Trinity will appreciate, and let us sing to the beauty of God’s holiness for irreversible victory over our adversaries.
Action Point: Pray that the Holy Spirit should give you angelic songs from God’s throne so that when you sing here on earth, they will join you to sing “holy, holy, holy” unto the captain of life.
Memorise: And when they began to sing and to praise, the LORD set ambushments against the children of Ammon, Moab, and mount Seir, which were come against Judah; and they were smitten. – 2 Chronicles 20:22
Read: 2 Chronicles 20:21-23 (KJV)
21 And when he had consulted with the people, he appointed singers unto the LORD, and that should praise the beauty of holiness, as they went out before the army, and to say, Praise the LORD; for his mercy endureth for ever.
22 And when they began to sing and to praise, the LORD set ambushments against the children of Ammon, Moab, and mount Seir, which were come against Judah; and they were smitten.
23 For the children of Ammon and Moab stood up against the inhabitants of mount Seir, utterly to slay and destroy them: and when they had made an end of the inhabitants of Seir, every one helped to destroy another.
Bible in One Year: Deuteronomy 2:26-4:31; Job 1:20-2:6
MESSAGE:
The issue of praise and worship cannot be overemphasized. As a matter of fact, the primary reason God created man was that man should praise and worship Him.
“10 The four and twenty elders fall down before him that sat on the throne, and worship him that liveth for ever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying, 11 Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.” - Revelations 4 : 10 - 11.
Despite the fact that we are created for the purpose of praising and worshipping God, the Lord still provides great benefits for us as we go about doing what we must do to fulfill the purpose of our creation. One of these benefits is the victory that God gives to us when we sing His praises, as is recorded in our Bible reading for today. When Judah began to sing the praise of God, the Lord arose and fought on their behalf. We have read this passage so often that we seem to have lost both its significance and implication. Ordinarily, the people of Judah would have found it difficult to do what their king asked them to do considering the impending doom of war. How many of us can sing the praises of God in the presence of danger or attack? At such times, instead of singing the praises of God we begin to query God, as if our righteousness is good enough to make us immune to the attacks of both spiritual and physical enemies. It is easier read than practiced, but only its practice can bring us blessings, not our reading about it.
Another thing we must learn in today’s reading is that the Bible says, ”he appointed singers unto the Lord, and that should praise the beauty of holiness…” It is not all praise and worship that is genuine and acceptable unto the Lord; some are unto the flesh. I have often told my children in the faith that they should be mindful of the type of songs they sing in the name of praise or worship. Some of these songs are from the pit of hell, coated in Christian lyrics. Any song, dance, drama or general work of art that promotes promiscuity is abominable in the sight of God and will do the opposite of genuine songs of praise and worship. Our songs should come from a pure heart; its presentation should also be void of pride and ulterior motive. It is unfortunate that some so-called songs of praise and worship are the importation of songs from idol worship. They are melodious, so we embrace them without knowing the implication. From today, let us allow the Holy Spirit to give us songs that the Trinity will appreciate, and let us sing to the beauty of God’s holiness for irreversible victory over our adversaries.
Action Point: Pray that the Holy Spirit should give you angelic songs from God’s throne so that when you sing here on earth, they will join you to sing “holy, holy, holy” unto the captain of life.
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