LIFE LESSONS FROM THE BOOK OF MATT 8:24(NASB)




"And behold, there arose a great storm on the sea, so that the boat was being covered with the waves; but Jesus Himself was asleep."





10 LESSONS ABOUT YOUR STORMS (PERSONAL EXPERIENCE)


1. Storms have levels .The stronger your faith gets , the stronger the storms that will come to test its quality .1 peter 1:7(NLT)"These trials will show that your faith is genuine. It is being tested as fire tests and purifies gold--though your faith is far more precious than mere gold. So when your faith remains strong through many trials, it will bring you much praise and glory and honor on the day when Jesus Christ is revealed to the whole world."
2.One good thing about a great Storm is that it comes to filter every little seed of doubt in your faith . you will never know it is there , until a stronger storm comes to challege your faith. Exo 9:24(GWT)"It hailed, and lightning flashed while it hailed. This was the worst storm in all the land of Egypt since it had become a nation."
3.Storms come to test the rigidity of God.s word in your life. If it is at the surface level , you will surely feel the impact of the storm . but when the word is deep inside your spirit . It will produce so much richness and joy inside of you , that you will automatically sense His presence around you . Psalm 46:4(NLT)"A river brings joy to the city of our God, the sacred home of the Most High."
4.Storms come to prove who you trust .At such moments if your heart is still for God , the storms will reveal it . if not you would go back to Egypt for solution .Exo 14:12(NLT)"Didn't we tell you this would happen while we were still in Egypt? We said, 'Leave us alone! Let us be slaves to the Egyptians. It's better to be a slave in Egypt than a corpse in the wilderness!'"
5.The kind of storm you are faced with ,will reveal to you the level of spiritual maturity you have attained and how the heavenly host sees you . God called Gideon a man of valor but he never saw himself that way .Judges 6:12(NASB)"The angel of the LORD appeared to him and said to him, "The LORD is with you, O valiant warrior."
6.After the storm comes the lessons . most times you will never get the deep revelations from the storms that come your way until after the storm. look out for the still small voice .1 Kings 19:12"And after the earthquake a fire; but the LORD was not in the fire: and after the fire a still small voice."
7.When the storm seems so strong , that it looks like nothing can stop it , get ready that is when it is about to end. so keep praying . Psalm 37:35,36" I have seen the wicked in great power, and spreading himself like a green bay tree.Yet he passed away, and, lo, he was not: yea, I sought him, but he could not be found."
8.Your storms come to teach you one major lesson . without God you are helpless . Flesh cannot fight principalities , but the creator of the principalities. col 2:15"And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it."
9.The reason why you and I are alive today , is because God is on our side . If not , we ve no power against the storms that come against us . Lam 3:22(NIV)"Because of the LORD's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail."
10.Rejoice and again scripture says to rejoice. why? Is a sign something good is coming . Nahum 1:15 (NLT) so you won't miss it. "Look! A messenger is coming over the mountains with good news! He is bringing a message of peace. Celebrate your festivals, O people of Judah, and fulfill all your vows, for your wicked enemies will never invade your land again. They will be completely destroyed!"





PRAYER : Father help me to overcome my storms in Jesus name , Amen.




you will ! Amen.

LIFE LESSONS FROM THE BOOK OF GENESIS 21:3(NLT)


"And Abraham named their son Isaac."





10 KEYS TO YOUR PROMISED ISAAC .


1.Your Isaac is not just a blessing , but it is "THE BLESSING " and it will require an uncommon patience to possess it. Satan can't stand your patience . so beat him to it . Heb 6:15"And so after waiting patiently, Abraham received what was promised."
2.On your way to your promised Isaac , be prepared to go through , what I call seasons of shame , ridicule and mockery. some direct in your face, that you would pause to say like David did in the book of Psalm 3:3(NLT)"So many are saying, "God will never rescue him!" Interlude".
3.In this school , every class is compulsory , no double promotion . every exam /test must be passed and cleared by the Master before you go to the next class . If you fail, you repeat the class again. Psalm 26:2 (NIV)"Test me, LORD, and try me, examine my heart and my mind;"
4.Bad habits , bad attitude must stop .If not, you will keep going round your mountain .God will never bless a bad attitude . Why? the fruits of the flesh can never please God . period!Gal 5:21(NIV)"and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God."
5.On your way to your promised Isaac , just believing won,t do it .bible says Abraham was "fully persuaded" and he kept giving glory to God . Roms 4:21(NIV)"being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised."
6.On your way to your promised Isaac , you will confront many enemies both internal ie . lust ,bitterness ,anger etc and external- family members ,in-laws, close friends , brethren's and strangers who hate you for no reason. Key- they cannot destroy you , but only to prepare you for your final confrontation between you and the strong man at the gate of your miracle .Luke 11:21,22(NLT)" For when a strong man like Satan is fully armed and guards his palace, his possessions are safe— until someone even stronger attacks and overpowers him, strips him of his weapons, and carries off his belongings."
7.On this journey you will never arrive at your destination , if you don't pray . prayer is a MUST !. Luke 18:1(NLT)"One day Jesus told his disciples a story to show that they should always pray and never give up. "
8.It will require years of preparation ."TRUTH". God is a slow teacher , who loves to teach . so if you would like to know when your Isaac will birth forth , remember Isaiah 28:10 (NIV)"For it is: Do this, do that, a rule for this, a rule for that; a little here, a little there." You still doubt ?- Moses -40 years of preparation in the wilderness . Jesus 30 years for a 3 year ministry .Me - 14 years and He is still teaching me so many things .If I had started a ministry before my time , I would have failed . you don't go until He says it!
9.It will also require time . God is a God of timing , so if you go before His timing , you will definitely fail. Even Jesus waited for his time . The right time .John 2:4(NLT)"Dear woman, that's not our problem," Jesus replied. "My time has not yet come."
10.It will also require seasons of Isolation .I used to complain about this alot in the past to God , not until later I understood why and I kept quite . Abraham never had friends or even Moses who was kept in Isolation for 40 years . When God is preparing you for your assignment , He takes away distractions . Lams 3:28(Amp)" Let him sit alone uncomplaining and keeping silent [in hope], because [God] has laid [the yoke] upon him [for his benefit]."


PRAYER - Father teach me how to wait for my Isaac in Jesus name , Amen..



It is your turn! Amen.

LIFE LESSONS FROM THE BOOK OF JOHN 1:1 (NIV)


"In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God."




10 SCRIPTURES THAT HAS KEPT ME GOING AND WHY ?



1. Phil 4:4 (NIV)"Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!" - I try as much as possible to keep my joy . No matter what . And that is what has protected my health . My friends always complain to me , that how come I never grow old , cause most of them look far older than me physically ."lol". But the truth is , even in the midst of my storms , I always maintain my joy in the lord . I think more on how God has being good to me and my expectations of Him , knowing He is ever faithful , has kept me going . Is a key. Always keep your joy , for their lies your strength in troubled times . Neh 8:10(NIV)" Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength."
2.Matthew 10:32(NIV)""Whoever acknowledges me before others, I will also acknowledge before my Father in heaven." This scripture has saved me so many times . Why? I always tell people how God has being good to me . Most times , when I am with my brothers or sisters in the Lord , you will find me talking about Jesus . Is good , because at the end of the day , you are encouraged and strengthened from their own testimonies .
3.Eccl 12:13 (NLT)"That’s the whole story. Here now is my final conclusion: Fear God and obey his commands, for this is everyone’s duty. " -When you have been through a lot of pain , discouragement , countless attacks , here is my conclusion - give up and just do what God says . period !
4.1 Thess 5:22"Abstain from all appearance of evil." . This one , let me confess to you , it has not been easy , but God has been merciful .When you find a beautiful married woman trying to seduce you , is just crazy . but again you just have to "think" is like dropping an oil well for a glass of coke . I can't afford the exchange . "bad deal" . so I walk away . If Joseph had fallen for Potiphar's wife, he would have lost his position as the prime Minister of Egypt . crazy . Learn from me , don't think , just walk away . why? Is a sign , God has something big in store coming . Eph 3:20 (Amp)5.Psalm 41:1(NLT)" For the choir director: A psalm of David. Oh, the joys of those who are kind to the poor! The LORD rescues them when they are in trouble." - This scripture has blessed me more than a enough. I always look out for opportunities to be a blessing to the poor . There is this spiritual satisfaction that comes , when you do it , knowing God would keep His own part of the deal . so you give cheerfully and thank Him for the opportunity . It works .
6. 2 cor 6:17(NLT)"Therefore, come out from among unbelievers, and separate yourselves from them, says the LORD. Don't touch their filthy things, and I will welcome you."- Listen , this the truth , there are friends you don't need to hang out with . Saying he/she is my childhood friend is not an excuse . I have had to drop some of them . When I found "this one" is not going, where I am going . Friends that are too vulgar , immoral in character drop them . they will keep you in Egypt . Truth !!
7.1 Thess 5:18(NLT)"Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you who belong to Christ Jesus."- I get tired at times , I get discouraged , "yes" . but giving God thanks always , has kept me going . just appreciating God , that I am "ALIVE" and not "DEAD" knowing that is what the enemy wants at all cost . I appreciate and thank Him for His mercies! Keeps me going .
8.Mal 3:10(NLT)"Bring all the tithes into the storehouse so there will be enough food in my Temple. If you do," says the LORD of Heaven's Armies, "I will open the windows of heaven for you. I will pour out a blessing so great you won't have enough room to take it in! Try it! Put me to the test!"- This is what I call divine insurance . If you don't want to be broke , keep paying your tithes . Satan will hit you , if you don't from experience . People that spend blood money pay tithes to the devil , hmm, that is their own demonic insurance . so pay yours to the one greater than them . Isaiah 43:13 (NLT)
9.Leviticus 6:13(NIV)"The fire must be kept burning on the altar continuously; it must not go out."- It has been one heavy battle I cannot begin to explain . But the enemy will fight you to the very end to see your fire goes out . so he can come for the finishing .he will never succeed in Jesus name , Amen. so we keep praying , we keep fasting ,we keep sowing , we keep praising God no matter what , the fire has to keep burning .
10.Roms 10:17 (NLT)"So faith comes from hearing, that is, hearing the Good News about Christ."- As I type these lessons , I am listening to a message from a Man of God now ! It keeps my hope alive and strengthens my faith in Him .





PRAYER : Father open my eyes to see hidden secrets in your word in Jesus name , Amen.





you will win !

LIFE LESSONS FROM THE BOOK OF ROMANS 6:23 (NIV)

"For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord."



10 HOLY TRUTHS ABOUT SIN  ."PERSONAL EXPERIENCE AND OBSERVATION"



1. Sin stinks . It just stinks .period! you never derive any pleasure from it at the end of the day . be it an out burst of anger , lust , lies , fornication , adultery . If you have ever tasted holiness , you will find out , it just stinks . Is not worth the headache !1 peter 1:16(NIV)"for it is written: "Be holy, because I am holy."
2.Sin is not fun , but acting stupid , when you allow your flesh to rule your spirit .Roms 8:5(NLT)"Those who are dominated by the sinful nature think about sinful things, but those who are controlled by the Holy Spirit think about things that please the Spirit."
3.Sin will kill the anointing upon your life . how? What reward do you expect from the devil's playground ?.Little did Samson realise that the Lord had left him , because of sin .Judges 16:20 (NIV)"Then she called, "Samson, the Philistines are upon you!" He awoke from his sleep and thought, "I'll go out as before and shake myself free." But he did not know that the LORD had left him."
4.Sin brings pain . Why? God in one way or the other judges our sin . But the key is this , not to conderm us , but to correct us, so we won't go back to that sin again. Example , is like a single brother who has slept with many girls in his bachelorhood days , only to find out now that he is impotent in his matrimonial home . He will really have to fast , cry and pray for God to do a miracle .You don't need to tell the brother to flee adultery on sight , when God gives him a miracle .prov 22:6(ESV)"Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it." Some adults still need to grow up!
5.Sin will always bring into your life things you don't want . poverty , stagnation , delays , lack . Why ? when you break the edge , what do you expect ? .Eccl 10:8"He that diggeth a pit shall fall into it; and whoso breaketh an hedge, a serpent shall bite him."
6.Sin will always keep you in bondage . No matter how hard you try , it will stop you from moving forward .period. Gal 5:1"Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage."
7.Sin is born out of liust . So saying we cannot do without it , is a lie .James 1:15"Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death."
8.Sin brings disrespect . when , you see a teenager insulting a grown adult , something is wrong . Nobody respects you when you are a law breaker .Prov 6:26a"For by means of a whorish woman a man is brought to a piece of bread."
9.People avoid people who are a reproach to the society . And when a believer is known for dirty habits . other believers stay clear, even the ones that are still engage in it stay clear too . lol, na wah .Eccl 10:1"Dead flies cause the ointment of the apothecary to send forth a stinking savour: so doth a little folly him that is in reputation for wisdom and honour."
10.God hates sin . period .Isaiah 59:2(NLT)"It's your sins that have cut you off from God. Because of your sins, he has turned away and will not listen anymore."




PRAYER: Father help me in Jesus name , Amen.(we all know the area we need help ) so tell Him yourself .




You are a winner ! Amen.

LIFE LESSONS FROM THE BOOK OF ISAIAH 55:7 (NLT)



"My thoughts are nothing like your thoughts," says the LORD. "And my ways are far beyond anything you could imagine."




10 KEYS THAT WILL HELP YOU NOT TO "REASON" GOD , BUT BELIEVE HIM.


1.When it was time for Jesus , to come to the earth , He choose a new method . Key- He cannot be limited by any of his methods . so don't limit him with your own thinking . He can decide to use your very pain to give you an amazing testimony . Luke 1:35(NIV)"The angel answered, "The Holy Spirit will come on you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one to be born will be called the Son of God."
2.The enemy thought Joseph's case was over , but God arranged a secret meeting in prison for Joseph to meet with his destiny helpers. Gen 40:7"So he asked Pharaoh's officials who were in custody with him in his master's house, "Why do you look so sad today?" Key- He is a Master strategist.
3.The enemy laid a trap with just five loaves and two fishes to feed more than five thousand people , but that was just what Jesus needed to prove the sovereignty of the most high God. Key - your one dollar is all he needs to feed you for the rest of your life on earth with just a spoken word from his throne.1 Kings 17:114(NLT)"For this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: There will always be flour and olive oil left in your containers until the time when the LORD sends rain and the crops grow again!"
4.When it was time for Elijah to depart , He decided to send chariots of fire from heaven to pick him up. Key - God has many ways of outsmarting the enemy , who plot against you . He will surprise you!2 Kings 2:11(NIV)"As they were walking along and talking together, suddenly a chariot of fire and horses of fire appeared and separated the two of them, and Elijah went up to heaven in a whirlwind."
5.He commanded the Ravens ( big black birds) to feed Elijah in the wilderness. Key - God only showed us that , it doesn't matter where or what our condition is now , He can use anything to get us what we need , anywhere in this earth. His Radar is on us 24/7 . 1 Kings 17:6(NIV)"The ravens brought him bread and meat in the morning and bread and meat in the evening, and he drank from the brook."
6. The same red sea that stood as an obstacle to the children of Israel ,He turned into an express way for them to cross over . Key-He can use the very enemy that is against you to bring you into global recognition. Ask Joseph , it was his brothers that made him to discover his gift , that brought him into global recognition. Gen 41:15 (NLT)"Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, "I had a dream last night, and no one here can tell me what it means. But I have heard that when you hear about a dream you can interpret it."
7.Jesse sent David with food to meet his brothers , God sent David with his sling to meet with Goliath the door to his destiny .Key- When he sends you to meet with the "door" to your destiny , be sure He has trained you for the job .1 Sam 17:26 (NIV)"David asked the men standing near him, "What will be done for the man who kills this Philistine and removes this disgrace from Israel? Who is this uncircumcised Philistine that he should defy the armies of the living God?"
8. Saul's father sent him to look for the asses, God sent Saul to meet with his destiny. 1 Sam 9:22(NLT)"Then Samuel brought Saul and his servant into the hall and placed them at the head of the table, honoring them above the thirty special guests."
9.When it was time for the walls of Jericho to come down (a very fortified city) He told them to shout !Key - if just a shout can bring down a fortified wall , how hard can your case be , that he can not solve with a dance ?Psalm 150:4"Praise him with the timbrel and dance: praise him with stringed instruments and organs."
10. Key- If He has promised you, Listen weeping is allowed , but never doubt Him. Let your faith be constant . you are going to make it in Jesus name , Amen. Mark 11:22 (Amp)" And Jesus, replying, said to them, Have faith in God [constantly]."






PRAYER : Father teach me your ways in Jesus name , Amen.



Be blessed.